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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-22

FOR SALE+Cadi1lac five passenger
touring car, win easily carry seven
passengers Electric lights and start
er Electric horn, speedometer, leath-
er top and dust hood. Car in good
condition. Price for quick sale,
$4,000 cash only. Inquire 1902 Elk
change street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-22
LOST.

LOST-Pocket book containing $50,
between Sixth and Ridge and A P.
J. Ewers meat shop. Please return
to A P. J. Ewers. Reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-22
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

WANTED salesman to
carry side line Of cigars, will pay
good, liberal commission. The Duke
Cigar Co., Kahoka, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-22

wANTED-Lawn mowers to SHARP
> en-: price soc. Work guaranteed
George Talley, phone Black 429.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-22

WANTED ladies. F. w. Woo
worth Co, 626 Main.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
british GOVERNMENT i.
HELPS PAY FOR BREAD

There has been much misunder-
standing about the bread program in
England. It 10 true that the English
man buys loaf of bread for less than
an American can. but 1t 10 poorer
bread, and the British government il
paying 500, 1000 900 year toward the
cost Of it.
All the grain grown in Great Brit
ain II taken over by the government
at an arbitrary price and the imported
wheat purchased ON the markets ut
the prevailing market price. This II
turned over to the mills BY the govern
ment at . price that allows the adul-
terated war bread loaf of four pounds
to sell ut IS cents, the two pound loaf
at 8 cents and the one pound loaf ut 3
centA
In France, under conditions some
what similar, but with . larger ex-
traction. the four pound loaf sells for
10 cents.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
BLAMED FOR HALIFAX BLAST
Captain and Pilot Of Steamer Mont
Blanc Held,

Halifax, Feb. 5.-Capt. Anne Lame
die, who commanded the French mu-
nitions ship Mont Blanc, and Frank
Machey, the pilot, who brought it into
the harbor when it collided with the
Belgian relief ship limo few minutes
before the disastrous explosion on
December 6, last, will be given pre-
liminary hearing at once on the
charge OF causing the death of Will
liam Hayes, plot of the limo.
The men were arrested after the
Drysdale commission of inquiry had re-
ported that the explosion was brought
about by the failue of the captain and
pilot ito observe the rules of the
road
Commander Wyatt was relieved as
chief examining officer of the port,
was found guilty by the commission
of neglect of duty in that he had not
taken proper steps to ensure the en-
forcement Of port regulations and to
keep himself fully informed as to the
movements and intended movements
of vessels in the harbor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
READY FOR GREAT TEST.
Baker Says Allies Are Prepared
on West Front.
Forces Held Superior to Those Of the
Enemy in Men and Guns With
Americans on Line.

Washington. Feb. 5.--ln his weekly
military review Secretary Baker says
Germany is stripping all her other
fronts for the coming struggle in the
west. In the face of this crisis the
Allies are preparing, he says, having
numerical superiority both in men and
guns.
Warning the nation not to let re-
ports of strikes and other internal
disturbances in Germany slacken its
war preparations, Secretary Baker
also makes the official announcement
that American troops are at last hold
ing a portion of the actual battle
front.
For the first time also Secretary
Baker declares that it is fully be-
lieved the Allies have preponderance
Of men and guns on the western front,
despite the fact that the German line
has been strengthened by troops from
the Russian field. Secretary Baker
declared the reports of the numerical
superiority have been spread by the
enemy himself.
Americans on Battle Front.
In reviewing the operations for the
week ending February 2, Secretary
Baker says:
American troops which have now
completed their training are occupy.
ing a portion of the actual battle
front. The operations in which our
troops have been engaged were Of a
minor character.
ION January 80 the Germans at
tempted a strongly pushed raid against
our line for purposes of Identification.
Under cover of heavy mist the en-.
envy was able to reach our advanced
positions. A short brush ensued and
half the raiders we're compelled to
withdraw in haste, after inflicting
slight casualties.
1.-TWO days later the enemy appar.
emily attempted another reconnoiter.
Ing thrust, but was dispersed before
any Roadway could be made.
Our patrols have been active in
10 Mans Land and our scouts have
made themselves familiar with details
of the hostile positions opposite
them"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
NEED BIG HERDS
Europe's Meat Supply Must Come
From America.
Warning Nations Have Depleted Live
Stock at Enormous Rate, Even
Killing Dairy Cattle For Food.

American stock breeders are being
asked to conserve their locks and
herds in order to meet Europe's ire
mendous demands for meats during
the war and probably for many years
afterward.
The United States food admins
tration reports that American stock
raisers have shown a disposition to
cooperate with the government in In
creasing the nations supply Of live
stock.
Germany today Is probably better
supplied with live stock than any 9TH
er European nation. When the Ger
man armies made their big advance
into France and then retreated vir-
tually all the cattle In the invaded
territory approximately 1000
head-were driven behind the German
lines.
But in England-where 100000
acres of pasture lands have been turn
ed into grain fields-the cattle herds
are decreasing rapidly. One of the
reasons apparently is the declining
maximum price scale adopted by the
English as follows: For September,
s17.76 per 100 pounds October, SIPS;
November and December, $16O8; jan
larry, $14.4O. The effect of these prices
was to drive beef animals on the mar
ket as soon as possible.
In France the number of cattle as
well as the quality have shown an
enormous decline during the war.
Where France had 14,8O7 900 head of
cattle in 1913, she now has only 12,-
341, 900, a decrease of 1866 per cent.
And France Is today producing only
one gallon Of milk compared to two
and one-half gallons before the war.
Denmark and Holland have been
forced to sacrifice dairy herds for beef
because of the lack Of necessary feed.
e Close study of the European meat
situation has convinced the Food Ad-
ministration that the future problem
Of America lies largely In the produc-
ton of meat producing animals and
dairy products rather than in the pro-
duction Of cereals for export when
the war will have ceased.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
MAKING MEA1LE0S
DAYS PERMANENT.

In the meatless menu there 10 fer
tile field for developing new and nour-
fishing dishes, according to H b. Niles,
writing In the Hotel Gazette, who be-
lieves that the present shortage Of
meat and fats will not end with the
coming of peace, but may grow more
acute and continue for I'VE or six
years, thus making 1t worth while to
develop menus Of grain. vegetables
and fish on a more d less permanent
basis. Meat can be replaced by cereals
and other protein foods, or may be
served In very small portions as ia
voring for other food. In making up
meatless menus this author finds our
American Creole and southern cuisine
. broad field for investigation.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
German Socialist to Be lmpris-
0ned In Fortress For His
Activities.
RIOTERS RESUME WORK
Backbone Of German Strikes Believed
Broken by Military Court Mar
tial Law Effective IN
Many Places.

Berlin, Feb. 5.-As the result Of a
trial by extraordinary court martial
on the charge of melting to high
treason, resistance to public author
ity and transgression against partici-
patton in the general strike, Wilhelm
Dittman, the radical socialist deputy,
has been sentenced to five years con-
iinement in fortress.
Strike Believed at End.
London, Feb. 5.-From the meager
accounts of the economic situation
in Germany reaching neutral coun-
tries-and they are meager to a de-
gree-the general strike that pre-
vailed throughout the empire last
week has virtually ended. Apparently
the hard hand Of the military author
tiles had much to do with the break
ing up of the movement on the part
of the workers, whose full energies
are required by the government at
the present moment to aid in the
prosecution of the war, for even their
leaders are reported to have advised
the men to return to their work.
The proclamation of martial law in
Berlin and throughout Brandenburg
by the military commander evidently
mad its full effect, for with the threat
of summary court martial and execu-
ton staring them in the face, the
strikers carried out no disorders in
Berlin Saturday, like those earlier In
the week.
Industrial centers Quiet.
Industrial quietude now seems to
prevade the entire country except at
Jena, capital Of the Duchy of SAKE
Weimar, where new trouble has arts.
en-. It Is not improbable that the
strike here has been engendered by
sympathetic feelings on the part of
the numerous students in this edu
cational center.
That under the surface the political
waters in Germany and Austria-Hun.
gary still are disturbed is indicated
by the announcement that the Ger.
man and Austro-Hungarian foreign
ministers and General Won Ludendorff,
chief of the German war lords, next
to Won Hindenburg, are to meet In
close conference in an endeavor to
bring about an anselioration OF tie
tense economic and political ques
tions affecting Germany and the dual
monarchy and doubtless lay pans to
combat the peace views and desires
of large parts of the populations in
the two countries.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
U, 8, Girl In France Risks Life.

With the American Army In France,
Feb. 5.-Under the heading, "A Brave
American Girl" Nancy newspaper
publishes in a quarter of column on
its frst page the story Of how Miss
Marion Mitchell, young American
chaufreuse, without regard to her per-
sona1 safety. cytingu; nod fire which
broke out in a garage where many
ticks were stationed, the blaze
threatening to cause 4 big loss. While
tie flames We" Ie0ping toward large
ta-l-c # gasoline. she fought them
with water without calling for help.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
South St. Paul Live Stock.

\ South st. Paul Live STOCK.
South St. Paul, Feb. 5.-Estimated
receipts at the Union Stock Yards:
Cattle, 2,1O0; calves, 500; hogs, $500;
sheep, 500; horses, $50; cars, 1913.
Railroads entering the yards re-
ported receipts for the day by loads
as follows: Burlington, 1; Mflwau-
kee, 35; Omaha, "a; Great Northern,
40; St. Louis, 16; Northern Pacific,
Al; 500, 81. Total, 1913.
Cattle: Steers, $11.OO@11.60; cows,
$7.5O@S.OO; calves, $1O.50@1325.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
VIXEN Your Child Cries

1t night and losses restlessly, you feel
worried. Mother Grsy's Sweet Pow
ders for Children Break Up Colds in "a
hours, Relieve Feverishness, Constipa-
ton, Teething Disorders, and destroy
worms. Used by Mothers for 30 years.
All Druggists, Csc. Sample FREE.
A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08

AirpIane Falls; Cadet Dies.
Houston, Texas, Feb. 5.-Wyles b.
Bradley of Mount Vernon, N. Y, n.y.
ing cadet at Ellington field. was
burned to death wien his plane fell
90 feet, the gasoline tank exploding
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago, Feb. 5.-Arrivals of cattle
and sheep were not so numerous as
had been looked for. Hogs-Receipts,
41,O0O; strong; bulk, $16.35@16.65;
mixed, $16.O5@16.7O: heavy, $500
1870; rough, $16@16.20; pigs, 1926
@15.5O. Cattle-Receipts, 10000;
arm: native steers, $s.65@14.25;
stockers and feeders, i7.5O@10.60;
cows ands heifers, $6.50@12; calves.
$9.50@16. Sheep-Recetpts, 1900;
arm: wetheps, $10@13.50: lambs,
S14.75@17.S5.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
Notice II Probate.

10 Whom !t Wy Concesn
to appear a. the Court House In Cresco.
Howafd County, Iowa, ON the 9Th day q
Nch. A. D. lslA at O'Clock p. M, to athena
be tie last viii and Testament ofsoren c.
Anderson, lste Of Howard County, Iowa,
Deceased, ut which time and place you
VIII should not be admitted to probate.
In Testimony Whereof have hefeunt0
subscribed my name and affixed tho seal OF
1913 eSEAL.] j. w. PLAT,
o. Clerk Of District Court.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
Butter, Eaas and Poultry.

Minneapolis, Feb. 5.-Creamery ex'
tras, per ID. 47c; extra hrsts, &c;
seconds, 44c; dairy, 39c; packing
stock, Sec. 81
EG@.-Fresh prime firsts, new
cases, free from rots. small. dirttes,
and checks out, per doc. SIC: current
receipts, rots out, $3.50; checks and
seconds, DOE. SIC; dirties, candled,
dog. SIC. Quotations on eggs include
cases.
LIVE POULTRY.-Turkeys, fat, 10
lbs. and over, &c; thin. small, 100
lie; cripples and culls, unstable;
ROSTERS, 14c; hens, 4 lbs. and over,
zoe; hens, under 4 lbs. 16c; ducks,
1sc; geese, Ice; springs, zoe; Stacy
springs, ID. 1Sc.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08

Heavy Earthquake Nauseates" People.
Revelstoke, B. c., Feb. 5.-Several
severe earthquakes were felt here.
each shock lasting for about 80 sec.
onds. The movement was so marked
that many persons experienced q
feeling of nausea.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
Sister Gets sammie's War Cross.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 5s-The cross
Of war Of the French republic, award
ed to Thomas F. Enright, private in
the American expeditionary forces
in France, who was killed with two of
his comrades in the first engagement
between the United States troops and
those of Germany, has been received
by his sister, Mrs. Mary Irwin Of
Pittsburgh. Accompanying the medal
was a photograph of the little GENE
terry in France in which were buried
the first American dead. The photo
graph shows Private Enright's grave.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
DAILY MARKET REPORT.

Minneapolis Grain.
Minneapolis, Feb. 5.-Oats, May,
79hc; May rye, $2.12.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
CHICAGO Grain.

Chicago, Feb. Corn, March,
$1,27A; May, $1,25h; Oats, March,
83Ac; May, S03sc.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
HOLD THREAT OVER KAISER
British Want Two Airmen Released
From Prison.

London, Feb. 5.-The Daily Mail
announces the government will mo-
tify Germany of its intention to make
reprisals unless Germany releases
from prison Immediately two British
air pilots who recently were sentenced
by a German court martial to 10 years.
imprisonment for dropping propa.
ganda pamphlets inside the German
lines.
A communication forwarded to Ger
many through the Dutch government
denies International law was violated
and adds that the Germans adopted
his practice early in the war.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
BERENICE E.. LAIDLAW

GraAuato OF Sherwood Nusic School
Piano, Primary and Advanced Pupils, Har-
mony. ClaesOf Private Lessons. Glasses fJr
Children. Telephone, N. I. IS
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
JOHN M.COOK

Attorney ANA Counselor d Law
VIII practice IN I'll The courts OF the stAeo
mSkel6ans, and etton0 - buying and ooalsg
Real EsSato and 6ecu6leloe.
once over Croooo Union oAvl1g0 BANK.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08

For purposes Of operation railroads
of the United States have been placed
in three divisions, as follows:
Eastern Railroads.-The railroads in
that portion Of the United States north
of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and
east of Lake Michigan and the In
diana Illinois state line; also those
railroads in Illinois extending into it
from points east of the Indiana-1lli-
nois state line; also the Chesapeake
& Ohio, the Norfolk & Western, and
the virg1nlan railways.
Southern Railroads.-All railroads
in that portion of the United States
south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers
and east of the Mississippi river, ex-
cept the Chesapeake & Ohio, Norfolk
& Western, and the Virginian railways,
and also those railroads in Illinois and
Indiana extending into those states
from points south Of the Ohio river.
Western Railroads.&c. railroads
not included in the above definitions
and, broadly speaking, all railroads in
the territory west of Lake Michigan
anu u lnC StoSS AuC
to the Ohio river and west Of the Mis-
sissippi river from the Ohio river to
the Gulf Of Mexico, excepting those
railroads in Illinois included In east
ern territory and those railroads in
Illinois and Indiana included in south
ern territory, as above stated.
According to information received in
Washington, butter is selling in Ber-
lin at 1925 a pound, sugar at So cents
a pound, ham and bacon at $2.11 q
pound, and white soap at five bars for
$1.12.
For the unit of women telephone
operators to be sent to France dis
tinctive uniform is being provided.
Salaries range from $50 to $125 a
month, with allowance for rations and
quarters. Successful applicants must
speak both French and English with
ease.
The department Of agriculture esti.
mates that only one-third Of the mar
ketable surplus Of the potato crop had
been moved by January !, 1918. Last
years potato crop was the largest ever
produced in the United States.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08
3Y MEAD PUBLISHING co
Issued on Friday of Each Week

Official Paper Of the City and the County
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-08

Entered at the Post Office at Cresco,
Iowa, as second class mail matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-11-29
Americans and Tanks,

By inventing the caterpillar device
for motors, American ingenuity has
played a vital part in the war, says
Boys Life, the boy scouts magazine.
The success Of the tank lies In the
fact that it lays its own track, so to
speak, and after rolling over 1t, picks
II up. Now the track Is merely belt
made Of fiat links of steel. This belt
fits over large wheels at either end of
the tank, much as the chain is
stretched around the wheels of an au-
tomoblle. On the outside of the belt
ere fixed series of broad links called
track plates, which take firm grip
on the earth. The tank itself rests on
rollers which In turn rest ON the in
side Of the belt. 1t IS equipped with
two belts on either side of the car,
10th of which are connected with the
driving machinery. When the tank
moves straight ahead, both these belts
are driven at the same speed. It is
possible, however, to drive the belts
Independently. 1t usually travels at
speed of about half mile an hour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-11-29
CORN COBS FOUND OF VALUE
Hitherto Waste Material May Be IT'LL
lied to Good Advantage When
the War Ia Over.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Corn cobs-a great waste product In
the worlds greatest compromising
nation-have been made to yield adj
hesive gum and other useful sub
stances in quantities sufficient to form
the nucleus of profitable and impor-
tant industry.
In addition to adhesive gum, expert
ments have produced cellulose, and
glucose, both of which have many COM
mercial uses. The glucose so produced
crystallizes we'll, and it is believed can
be used in the same ways as crystal
line glucose from starch. Manufac-
ture of alcohol by the fermentation OF
corn cob glucose appears practicable
If sulphuric acid Is obtainable
cheaply.
To utilize corn cObs commercially a
large and costly plant would be neces-
sary and the bureau of chemistry OF
the federal department of agriculture
does not advise any enterprise of the
sort In wartime.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-11-29
Speed In Makinu Grenades.

The core shop of an old British iron
foundry Is cited as revelation in
speed In turning out war work. Young
girls are producing cores there for
hand grenades at the rate of $50 an
hour, the cores the making of which
takes 81 movements Of the hand, be-
ing turned out in 10 seconds. The
foundry itself is old and by no means
convenient, but by a system Of stand
ardization Of the work and by encour-
aging employees to take an intelligent
interest In their work. fine output has
been actually trebled. Every 1000 feet
Of floor space in the foundry now pro-
duces SO tons of light castings a week.
working day shift only. 1t is the only
foundry in that particular town work
ing a 4S-hour week. Besides, the girls
and women, who form 60 per cent Of
the employees, are allowed ten min
utes for lunch and ten minutes inter
val In the afternoon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-11-29
Estate of Louis Riggie

STATE OF VERMONT District of Essex, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesad
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Louis Riggie late of Brighton, in
said District, deceased, GREETING:
WHEREAS, application hath been made to
this Court in writing, by the administrator of
the estate of Louis Rigge, late of Brighton, de-
ceased, praying for license and authority to sell
all of the personal estate of said deceased, to-
wit Household goods and furnishings, for the
payment of debts and charges of administration,
setting forth therein the amount of debts due
from said deceased, the charges of administra-
ton, and the amount OF personal estate.
WHEREUPON, the said Court appointed and
assigned the goth day of November 1918 at the
Probate Office i'll Concord, in said District to
hear and decide upon said application and petit
ion, and ordered public notice thereof be given
to all persons interested therein by publishing
SAID order, together with the time and place of
hearing, three weeks successfully i'll the Essex
County Herald, newspaper which circulates
IN the neighborhood of thosepersons intere sted
Ill said estate, all of which publications shall be
previous to the day assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place as
signed, then and there i'll said Court to make
your objections to the granting of such license,
If you see cause.
GIVEN UNDER My HAND at Concord in said
District this 9th day of November, 1918
Fred A. Brewer, Judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-11-29
TOWN, LOCALS

Miss Irene Davis has returned
from Lowell, Mass, where she has
been attending a business college.
Mr.. mad Mrs. H. C. Belknap and
sons John and Edwin, have returned
from Brattleboro, where they went
on a vacation of two weeks.
Miss Ruth Foster, who entered the
U. V. M. this fall, has been ill of in
fluenza at the hospital, but is now
recovering.
Mrs. William Humphrey, who was
taken ill a week ago, is recovering.
Miss Merle Currier was given a
surprise party Saturday night by her
school mates, at her home on Derby
street Refreshments were served
and a social good time enjoyed.
Congressman Porter H. Dale came
home Saturday, and will remain dur
ing the ten days adjournment of
Congress. The continuous session
of for the past year has made it i'm
possible for Congressman Dale to
spend much time in his Vermont
home. With the cessation of the
war it is hoped a longer adjournment
of Congress will give him more time
to visit his home.