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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
TELEPHONE AFFECTATION

Boston Transcript: DIR. Samuel
Johnson. as shrewd and sound, on the
whole. a commentator on men and
things as ever lived, came to the con-
clusion that three-quarters of the con-
versation that one hears everywhere
is taken up with efforts by the inter
locutors to convince one another of
their Importance. 1t is even true
enough of conversation one listens to
over the telephone.
The lady of the house" is called
up, for instance, and eavesdroppers
have no difficulty whatever in deter
mining at once the social rank of the
unseen partyto the conversation. The
woman's tone is instantly and uncon-
sciously adjusted and attuned to the
standing and character of the party
of the second part. You distinguish
at once between the tone In which
she responds to the call from the
market man or grocery man, and the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

by this Gorgeous place, blushing a BIZ
in his awkward shyness. She was
chatting away obliyious to their sur
roundings, and looking up into his
eyes as though there was no one else
in the world, let alone that hotel lob
by. She was keeping up courage ano
bravely smiling to the last.
And, dear, wherever you are, re
member
Little groups heard her say this as
they passed the Longing chairs and
then all over the lobby was heard his
Gig hearty voice replying: You just
better bet ! won't forget.
No one smiled. There was not a
glimpse of ridicule. In fact people
looked almost reverently at him. Near
ly all of them went away with that
scene held in memory, with that, hear
ty refrain ringing in their hearts;
You just better bet / won't forget"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
euyINe THE CROWN PRINCE.

New York World: The German
crown prince is convinced that the
majority of Americans in France do
not know what they are fighting for.
AS proof he describes in the Buda-
pest Est the following incident: Il
asked an American prisoner what
they were fighting for and he an
severed, For Alsace,' and to the ques-
ton, Where is Alsace?' he replied,
It's big lake."
The English call that sort of thing
"spoofng." On Broadway they call it
kidding" But such dense ignorance
puzzled the crown prince and as the
Unconscious victim of an irreyerent
American joker he fell for it hard"
IL he had searched further he might
have found more instances of the
same kind of amazing stupidity on
the part of American soldiers. 1t
would probably never have occurred
to him that he was being guyed.
The trouble is that the average
American boy, in or out of uniform,
is disposed to regard royalty, es-
pecially of the all highest HohenZol-
lern order, as sort of musical
comedy type. 1t does not over-awe
him as a divine institution. 1t does
not render him speeches. with its
magnificent pretentiousness or reveal
to him his insignifcance as plain,
free-born American citizen. 1t is too
solemn a sham to be treated serious
", and particularly in the august
form of the German crown prince it
is bound to provoke his sense of
humor.
1t is to be hoped that the kaiser's
son and heir will devote more time
to investigating the lack of intelli-
gence of the few American prisoners
in the Germans hands. 1t would help
to cheer them in their dreary days of
captivity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
Efficiency is the manner in which man
would run your business at your expense-lf
you'd let him.-Job Hedges.
A DECISION THAT HELPS.

The California supreme court having decided,
in an opinion handed down by Judge Hugh 81.
Craig that the children of japanese born in this
Icountry are entitled to hold land in that state
and are in no way included in the provision of
the California alien land law it is hoped that
the California authorities viii allow the matter
|. TO rest without appeal to the supreme court of
1.-THE United States This decision offers a means
of adjusting a controversy that has caused
friction between Japan and this nation these
many years. The japanese government has
protested the exclusion of its immigrants to
California from right to own land Now by es-
Itablishing residence such ownership is possible
to children of such immigrants and the way
seems open to an amicabe solution of this
troublesome matter, one which Will leave Cali
Ifornia' law intact and yet safeguard the inter
ests of those japanese who look to future prop
erty ownership as a reward of thrift and energy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
YOUR DUTY TO
BE ATTRAC1|Vl
Have Pretty Dark Han

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color. 1t is the only hair colo. \
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hair. Don't be mislead INTO O'
some cheap preparation.
USE
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Drug Co. Keokuk. Iowa, ana :, az ordst
drug stores everywhere MAJ, or.u.a
from out of town patrons pro- nra
filed upon receipt of reguisi
s1.20
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

tone in which she accepts an invita-.
ton to luncheon which implies social
prestige. 1t is necessary, according
to Doctor Johnson's rule, that she
should impress the party of the Sec
ond part that she, too, is Of social
rank equal to her own. and the slight,
unconscious stress put upon her tone
is a tribute to Doctor Johnson's pene.
tration and correctness.
There is no great moral dereliction
in this society tone" she has
dropped into it instinctively and inno-
cently-she must vindicate her social
standing. But there is great moral
question involved, nevertheless; that
is, does 1t ever pay to try on any
affectation? Does it ever deceive any
ody, in reality? If affectations ever
deceived anyone, as they certainly do
not, they would not be felt to be
affectatons. That's the proof and
the whole of it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

, cutor for authority to sell chatl
property at private sale filed, a
order Of court filed directing 81,
sale as prayed for.
In re the estate of Elizabeth n
ernscheum, deceased.-Inventory
said estate filed by William Boed
scheum, administrator, shows na1
Der of lots located In English d
January's addition to the town, nd
city, of Warsaw. Articles Of chat
property consisting Of househdl
goods. Final report filed. covert
the period from May 10, 1917. to Seq
Is, 1918, shows that a total sum
!S228.15 has been received, and u
amount paid out, leaving no balan'
on land. Order of court filed 4
proving said final report
In the estate of John T. Bate
deceased.-Final report OF the
count Of Lillian Myers, administratn
of the estate, covering the PEN
from June 90, 1917, to Sept Is, l.l
shows that the sum of $5,30o.So d
been received into the hands OF ~
administrator, and disposed OF
the due course of administratia
leaving no balance due. Order u,
approving said report. Proof Ia.
Iof the heirship, shows the heifs
be Margaret E. Battels, John ba"s
and Lillian Myers.
In the matter Of the conseNsN
ship of Vert Buss; John q. ba'
conservator.-Inventory filed Sou
cash on hand, $237.97.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
HE'S TIE WHOLE SHOW.

Doubtless the democrats of California are in
tthe Dumps having legally been pushed there by
the decision of the state supreme court denying
1.-THE applications of Francis J. Heney and James
Rolph each of whom asked to be placed on the
November ballot as the democrat nominee for
governor. The constitutionality of the state
primary law was upheld.
| Rolph was denied the democrat namnation
because he is registered as a republican and
failed to receive the republican nomination at
1.-THE primary election. Heney, who received the
snext highest number of democrat votes, was
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

All mail subscriptions to Inc
Daily Gate City not paid In ad-
vance were discontinued Sept.
LIST, 1918. subscriptions sent by
mail must be paid in advance.
Watch the label on your paper
which gives you the expiration
date. Send in your renewal
week or ten days before your
subscription expires so you Will
not miss any copies of the paper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Fletcher and
Mrs. t. ]. Koontz of this city, were
called to Hannibal, Mo-, Friday DS
the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Flelcr
man. which occurred on THURSDAY
morning at 9:25.
Mrs. Fleichman had been IN her
usual health, having suffered a stroke
of apoplexy, which caused her deatn
in few moments. Her husband
being engaged in the grocery bust
ness. she was dressed ready to ac-
company him to the store in his car,
expecting to walk home as was her
custom on bright mornings, hence
her sudden death comes as a great
shock to all her loved ones.
Mrs. Fleichman was born on Jan.
Q. 1869. being at the time Of her
death 4S years of age, having been
born on the old kimbrough home
stead four miles east of Carthage,
being the daughter of William r.,
and Elizabeth Dale) Kimbrough. and
spent her early life in this vicinity,
where she has many friends and
relatives who mourn her death.
In 1901 she was married to Henry
Fleichman, who was in business In
Quincy at that time, later going to
Hannibal, Mo-, where he has been en-
gagged in the grocery business for the
past fourteen years.
She leaves surviving beside her
husband, one son, Roland Rucker, OF
this city, now in the military service
located at Camp Grant, ILL.,; one
daughter. Mrs. Chioris Rucker Agnes,
having preceded her in death; also
the following brothers and sisters:
James and Geoge Kimbough of Den
yer. Colo. VIM. Kimbrough of FL
vaston: Mrs. Julia Erwin of Denver,
Colo: Mrs T. J. Koontz of East Car
thage, and Mrs. Roy Fletcher of this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs Fletcher and Mrs.
Koontz attended the funeral services
which were held from the home Sun
day afternoon at 2:30 with burial at
Mt. Olivet cemetery. Hannibal. The
funeral was attended by many friends
and the floral offerings evidenced the
high esteem in which Mrs, Fleichman
was held.
Mrs. Clifton Conwell and Dr. Bark
er of LaHarpe, were Carthage bust
ness visitors day the past week.
Mrs. NJ c. Curtis of LaHarpe,
spent the week end with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Frank Scott.
Mrs Gladstone Califf left Monday
morning for Rapatee, for a several
days visit with her parents.
Probate Court News-Hancock
County, Illinois.
In the estate of Luther S. James,
deceased: C. H. Ingraham, executor
of said estate filed show
ing chattel property valued at
s463.41; cash on hand, s957.99; total
face value of notes. including interest,
1924. O66. 90; interest collected on notes,
$3.50; total property, s29.326.59. APP
praisement bill of said estate filed.
shows total value of property as fixed
by appraisers to be S463.14. Harry
Warner, Fred Randall, and e. B.
Starkey, appraisers. Petition of exc
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
TODAYS BIT OF VERSE
THE SIGNAL TORCH.

THE SIGNAL TORCH.
All summer long,
Ny heart, serene and gay,
Held fast this little crumb of cheer,
The fall is far away"
| did not mean
To count each fading rose
so many more will bloom / said,
And die, before he goes.'
We did not miss
One phase of summer sweet,
But oh, the world seemed all too full
Of brave young marching feet
Then, just today,
saw a slender spire
OF flame-a bough high DER my head
That rippled into fire.
Upon the wind
And now, my eyes grown keen,
On every side see warm leaves,
Like sparks. among the green
When did it turn.
The first red autumn leaf?
When did il go its golden way,
ns.- a,rrnmer bright and brief?
The maple lifts
Its signal torch today
and oh the sound of brave young feet
That march and march away!
Alice E. Allen. in Good Housekeepin
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
Mo Alarm in Seattle.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer; III
man had an automobile and knew how
to run it and had time to travel about
and enough money to buy gasoline.
and wasn't afraid of accidents, and
knew some people who wanted to see
him. and would invite him and the
family TO dinner, he might be exer-
cised over the proposed order TO stop
Sunday Joy riding.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

denied the right because Rolph received more
votes than he
But from the wreck of the democrat party
there arises a lone figure, that OF 10 V. Snyder,
who will make the race for lieutenant governor.
1t will be fun for 10, rather expensive fun, one
would estimate, for, by the vote route, it is a
long, long way, for democrat, to travel IN
search of state Office out in California.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
10 Successful Years
Impure and Poisoned Blood No Long
err Terrorize Those Who Know
of "Number 40"

This is the record of the famous old
prescription known as Number 40
For The Blood" Successfully EN-
pIoyed in diseases of the glandular
system, in blood poison, mercurial
and lead poisoning. chronic rheuma-
tism, catarrh, constipation, indiges-
ton. stomach trouble, malaria, toxic
poisoning. hepatic COMPOSITIONS. scrof-
uIous engagements, sores, ulcers.
mercurial and lead poisoning. Mum
Der 40v is made by J. c. Mendehhall,
40 years druggist, Evansville. Ind
Sold by McGrath Bros. Drug Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
&c Eeet unaffected.

Kansas City Star: The day Mr.
Iloyd George made his mo compro
mise" speech he was said to be suf
fering with chills. But nothing in
his speech indicated that the chills
extended below his knees.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
Go After Contracts.

To the Editor of The Gate City:
The platform of the Chicago Tri-
bune as printed on its editorial page
each day should be adopted by this
community. and thereby aid in utiliz-
ing the surplus of the $5.0O0,o00 in
our banks for. the common benefit:
by placing more and larger war
contracts in the middle west and
here; by active cooperation to
that end by our banks, manufactur-
ers, labor organizations, commerce
and industrial associations, and state
and city authorities; 3-by the more
rapid and complete Americanization
of the foreign elements of our popu-
lation.
KEOKUK.
Keokuk, Iowa, Sept 26, 1918.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

B. l.. T. in the Chicago Tribune:
The one thing that gets through the
German hide is ridicule, which will
penetrate anything So the best reply
to the peace suggestion is an allied
haw-haw, a titanic litter, laugh
heard round the world.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

kaiser is the only recourse open to
the traitors. The knayes must hang
together OF they will hang se2a-
rately.
Mason City Globe. Gazette: ordi-
narily the soft drink industries would
wear a smile from ear to ear at the
plight of the breweries and distil-
leries. But they are not smiling
much now They will soon be only
little less hard hit than the booze
factories.
Webster City Freeman-Journal:
/ The British army in northern France
| is proving to the world that it is not
nearly all in, as some German propa-
gandists have been trying to make
lit appear The British are making
mans across the old Hindenburg
| line.
Des Moines Register: The test OF
| the new revenue bill is bound to
come in the levies it makes on the
enormous profits of the war indus
tries. Thus far all of the war in
dustries have been earning enormous
profits and declaring unheard OF
dividends.
Dubuque TimesJournal: Now
comes the complete proof of what
was suspected from the first Lee
nine. Trotsky and their crew are
the Judas Iscariots of today-the
greatest traitors in history.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: The excess
profits in the profiteers' pockets by
right belong to the people. They
were not voluntary contributions.
Let US look upon them in that light
And let US go ahead and tax them,
with the understanding that these
profits belong to the people, Just as
the money in the highwayman's
nurse belongs to the victim from
! whom he stole it.
Davenport Democrat: There is
something of the irony of fate In
the suggestion by military experts
that gas attacks would be more eff
fectiye than any other in the reduc-
ton of the defenses Of the German
stronghold of Metz. Before the war
is over there will be more than one
OF it's terrible instruments that the
Germans will wish they had never
introduced.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: There
was a time when it was believed
/ that service in the army was sure
to ruin a man. Now we are looking
ITO the army to make men out OF
fellows who would otherwise de-
veloo a sort of ne'er do well charac-
ter. And the army is doing that
very thing when the material con-
signed to it has the "makins" OF
man.
Boone News-Republican: Metz is
the bulwark of the robber hordes
that have been devastating Europe.
It is the pride of Germany as an
inpregnable fortress. America, the
greatest country in the world, is
knocking on it's redoubts.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

One of the most luxurious private
cars in the world has been built in
England for the use of an official of
a Chinese railroad
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
Voice Of the People

1.-THE Gate City does n Ut assume re-
sponsibility for views EXPIRE. sed by
correspondents. Writer'S of communi-
cations must furnish their names
not necessarily fer publication, bot
for the information of the editor.l
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

For the protection of linemen ~
connecting device for GROUND VIII
used on electric poles with hsh'ni-I
arresters has been invented
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

The Kansas legislature has adopted rule
that no member shall be permitted to enter the
state house while intoxicated. Quite right!
Kansas is prohibition state.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

When it comes to revolutions and counter
revolutions Russia makes Mexico and the Con-
trail American countries look like a bush league.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
A PINE GREED FOR ALL AMERICANS

From Indiana by the~columns of the Shelly
vile Republican comes as inspiring creed Of
Americanism as has yet transpired through any
public print. A young man was asked by rep
resentative of the newspaper why he was not
in the army He was known to be well-to-do
farm owner His reply is thus quoted:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

Give the Proper Credit !.
Philadelphia Public Ledger: II =
doughnut is now the favorite delicss
of the soldier in France. the cle-
ought to go to the Salvation Ain
llasses who make 1t 80 expertiy'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

TIC to TIC per pou,,
lSAc to lac per pou..
&c to exc per pouss
TIC to INC per Dom.
SIC to &c per pound
SIC to SIC per DOM,
SC to 1870 per pound
14c to 14ac per Dom,
1870 to lac per can
&c to SIC per can.
1870 to zoe per DOR,
zoe to 211sc per poupi
1870 to 15c per pou,,
1870 to 22c per can.
1sc to 211sc per can
25c to soc per can.
1sc to 2S1ac per can.
14hc to 2S1kc per ID
1910 to 211ac per pog]
tic to 26c per pound
Ice to 2S1ac per poun]
s5,13 to s5.67 per cas-.
5 &c per pound.
$40 per 25 pound s,J
s 81 per 10 pound 81
S .49 per 5 pound sad
33c to SAC per pound.
34c to SIC per pound
29c to 30c per pound.
SIC to 33Ac per pount
SEC to &c per pound
45c per dozen.
SAC per pound
34c to Soc per pound
4c per pound.
30c to 43c per pound
40c to Acc per pound
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

A conscientious objector is man with so lit
tie conscience that he doesn't object to the other
fellows doing the fighting for him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

Our prevailing thought forces determine the mental at
mosphere create around and all VINO within
ts Influence affected in another, according
the quality Of that atn1osphere-Raph Waldo Urine
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
READJUsTMENT IS INEVITABLE.

Addressing the National Association of Life
Underwriters, Henry Moir spoke of the newt
able readjustment of prices as affecting COM
modites the return of peace. Workers will
have to find new fields. Wages will fall and
with this change in the tide bankers and manu-
Efacturers will become more conservative and
Icredit will not be extended as freely as hereto
fore Most great wars have been followed by
periods of depression in which war activities
slow down or stop and the energies OF the coun.
try are diverted into other channels. 1t be-
hooves people therefore to be careful in their
borrowings and outstanding accounts. Those
who are may hope to outride the crisis with
nothing worse than few weeks Of anxiety; for
the possibilities of our foreign trade are beyond
the widest dreams Of only a few years ago. All
this is elemental to economists. The only dan
ger is that needless people who do not look
ahead and who consider present conditions
permanent will suffer through their lack of fore
sight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
THE OFFICIAL FOOD PRICES IN KEoKu1 )

following table includes staples =,
gives which both sale
determined appontd loud
Elder administrator g
daily public the food
tration. wv sCnl
~, Artce., Hetaiers ray Consumer Should ii
Wheat flou Sloo 10 Slo per bar S19 per
rel OF 2413 pound 24h
SACKS. pound in than
wye riour 10 slzi5 Per par 6Sc to zoe
rel OF twenty 10 pound pounds. ion
SACKS. In less than MN n1
Barley Flour $1,000 to s110 bar $10 Der s
ah #E5f@, a. rel of eight 247a pound 241s pounds
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26

Doubtless there will be something in the ma
ture of crush on Friday evening to hear Pri-
vate Harvey A Breitenstein and view the pa
rade that will escort the Keokuk soldier from
his home to the speakers stand on the post
office lawn, and it behooves our citizens to re-
member not to crowd into the roadways was
done on a former occasion when the Blue Jack
cts from the Great Lakes training station visit
ed this city Consideration for others should
be rule kept well in mind, and more especially
so in the time of public occurrences. Witness
the parade from the sidewalks. At least do not
crowd into the street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-26
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Muscatine Journal: Now that the
treachery of the bolsheviki has been
exposed. an open alliance with the
kaiser is the only recourse open to
the traitors. The knayes must hang
together OF they will hang se2a-
rately.