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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-25
| EVERYBODY HERE
Community Christmas Organization
Actively at Work on Arrange
ments for Gifts for All
! This Year.
NO PERSONAL SOLICITING
Churches VIII Cooperate, and Every
Ward ls Being Surveyed to
Find People Who Might
BIO Missed.

The arrangements for the Communi'
ty Christmas work have been about
completed, but the headquarters Will
not be opened until the second week
in December
Mrs. G. NJ Rich is chairman ana
Miss Elsie Buck is treasurer. The e1-
ecutive committee includes, Mrs. j.
~. Ayres, Mrs. B. B. Hobbs, Mrs. Eu-
gene s. Baker. Mrs. D. A Collier. MES.
Harry J. Reeves, Mrs. Hugh ]. Robert
son, Miss Agnes Trimble, Miss Laura
Alton, Miss Nettie Younker and Miss
Mary Wells irwin.
Following of the custom OF for
mer years there will be no soliciting
for funds or gifts OF any kind. and all
gifts are voluntary.
The only work which even remotely
resembles soliciting is by post cards,
which are sent to the merchants re-
minding them of the Community
christmas. No personal soliciting is
done for the Community Christmas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-25

LOST-Saturday evening, goll
lier. Phone Black 1913. RI
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-25
LOST.

LOST-Navajo Indian robe froIl
mobile Sunday night. Phone
1904. Reward.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
QUARTERS FOR DAIRY CALVES
To Prevent BImninq and J2stlng Of
Young Animals Small Pens
Ghouid Be Provided.

Gr,p.r.g If IL. l.,.-.1 States Drpart
u.et .r >- .I,.-,t
Nmat t.}t~ S..uH not -" hui3ptd
and j"~t.'d about. IN easy Wy 70
prevent WINS is I" ,0r"'Lr -'"I pens
Ia r." at "A."A q cal may pc hrIl
a." iie' iH~' i"o """"%. ta" peas
Sho'ia i7' t"jn3 N'lh 1".I BOXES 1"r
gram ana PACKS for hay -,is"r the
can : oil ta'H-l to run WIN IL"
others it IS placed with them III Z
larger pen SiaHrm"4S are fixed on
en-" SIDE OF THIS pen I" provide Tor the
N'rarat" feeding Of th" calves, 50 az
to insure that each receives lis proper
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
Proper Planting Of Shade Trees.

The beauty of shade tree depends
upon its normal and symmetrical
growth. In order to insure this, be
fore planting cut off the ends of all
broken or mutilated roots; remove all
side branches save upon evergreens
so that a straight whiplike stalk alone
remains. Dig holes at least two feet
in diameter and one foot deep in good
soil, and make them four feet across
in poor soil. The sides of holes should
be perpendicular and the bottom fiat
Break up soil in the bottom Of the hole
to the depth of the length of a spade
blade. Place two or three inches of
fine top soil, free from sods or other
decompOSing organic matter, in the
bottom Of the hole. On top. of thi.
place the roots Of the tree, spread
them as evenly as possible over the
bottom of the hole, and cover with
two or three inches of fine top soil
as before. Tramp firmly with the feet
and fill the hole with good earth, leav.
Ing the surface loose and little higher
than the surface Of the surrounding
soil. When the work Of planting 4
completed, the tree should stand about
two inches deeper than it stood in the
nursery.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
Well Called "SaIt CITY"

Syracuse, n. Y, is called the Sal,
city, because Of its large deposits
Much salt is obtained from watts
called "sOlar watts" since the salt so.
luton is spread out in them for thu
suns rays Which thoroughly evapo-
rate the water. Part Of the Syracuse
deposits are under Onondaga lake in
the form of great basin of salt
water, separated from the fresh water
above an impervious layer of CLAW
by boring through this the saline
water is pumped up in great quaint.
Ties. Another method of evaporation
employed is by boiling. If boiled
down rapidly a fine table salt is made :.
II more slowly, coarse salt, as large
crystals have time to form.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18

spilled, and the larger calves get
part of the smaller ones share. Very
simple stanchions may be constructed
to prevent losses of milk and insure
the equal distribution of the feed. To
prevent the calves from sucking one
another they should be kept in the
stanchions for some time after feeding.
A calf stanchion may be constructed
of cheap or scrap lumber. 1t Is usu-
ally SO to 40 inches high and has a
four-inch space for the calf's head.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
Box Safeguards Tree and Enhances the
Beauty of the Street.

50 great that the city forester feareC
that the trees might be killed or thcir
health seriously impaired.
Accordingly, to insure the safety OF
the trees, concrete boxes were built
FOUND the trunks and We're then filled
With rich earth. Plants with beauti.
full foliage We're afterward set in the
Science Monthly.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
cows RESPOND TO FEEDING
Even Poor Animal Will Increase In
Production If She Is Given
Proper Treatment

A good COW will respond to good
treatment and even q poor COW will in
crease in production if she is properly
handled. -
With liberal feeding liberal returns
cannot be obtained. A heavy pr0dltc-
ing cow cannot do her best work I'm.
less she is we'll fed.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
SANITARY SHED FOR MILKING
Cows Should Be Kept Clean and I'D.
ders Wiped With Damp Cloth
to Keep Out Dirt.

The cows should be kept clean and
MIXED in q place free from dust. II
the udders of the cows are wiped with
a damp cloth it will prevent dirt, dan
druff and hair from falling into the
milk with their millions of bacteria. A
covered or small-top milk pail should
always be used in milking. 1t keeps
out more than half of the germs.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
TEMPERATURE FOR CHURNlNG
Usually From 81 to so Degrees Fair
enheit in Summer and From
So to IS In Winter.

The churning temperature should
be such that Cd the churning will re-
uuire from thirty to forty minutes, and
CO.. the butter granules will be firm
without being hard-usually from 50
to 60 degrees Fahrenheit In summer
and from IS to &C degrees F.hrenhei.
In winter.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
BOX SERVES DOUBLE PURPOSE
Protects Exposed Roots of Trees and
Adds Greatly to the Appearance
Of the Street.

When Marengo avenue in Pasadena.
Cal, was extended recently, the
grading Incidental to the paving left
Il lot of fire old pepper trees with
some of their roots high and dry"
In fact, the exposure of the roots was
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18
AVeradeS.

ihlnss average up in the long run.
said the philosopher.
les replied the busy man: at I,
going to take great many shirkles,
Gays 10 make up for these workles,
days."
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-05-18

ANY have told Of the deeds Of the de-
stroyer men, for the exploits of those
who drive the swift war boats
to their double task of Staying and
saving makes fine and joyous telling.
To the credit Of the killers Of the u
boats and guardians of the convoy let
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
BOY SCOUTS CAMP
OPENS UP AUG. 8

Through the kindness and gener-
osity Of some very good friends
the Boy Scouts will be able TO en-
joy their camp and outing again
this year The camp will open Aug
ust 8 and CONTINUE until the 22nd
and the lads will occupy the same
site as last year, on Back Creek,
near Hedgesyiile. The camp win &C,
comodate about ~ boys and il Is
requested that all employers of Boy
Scouts grant them a vacation az
this time so that the youngsters
can takee advantage of the outing.
Scout Master A. NJ. Staubly will
gee that the Scouts have the best
OF attention will be carefully vat
ched over, and Is certain each and
every one will certainly enjoy them.
selves.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
.ROMNEY IS PROUD
or YOUNG NURSE

Miss Kathryne Goldsboroush'
graduate nurse from the CITY Hos
pital in Martins'burg who had en-
listed in the Red Cross service. left
for Camp Lee Friday evening
where she wiz remain about a month
before going 10 France. Her friends
desiring 70 recognize the hrst
young woman from here to enter
the service held public gathering
in the court house at which Or.
shull made an address and Mrs.
Whip sang solo. Rev Or, Brooke
presided and made prayer a pa
triotically decorated car conveyed
Mis- Goldsborough to the court
house and TO the train She carries
with her the good wishes Of the en-
tire community Romney Review
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
SHELBY SOLDIERS
ANXIOUS TO VOTE

West Virginia soldiers In training
at Camp shelby Miss. TO fit them
selves mentally and physically to 90
across the pond and do things" 20
Fritz and his fellow-king, are TAX
Ing great deal Of interest in
whether or not they are 10 allowed
TO cast votes in the election this
fall They seem TO favor the agita-
ton Of a special session Of the leg
islature 80 amend the election laws
that no doubt may be cast upon the
franchise Of soldier The law as
it stands today, enacted by the leg
stature in q special session last
year. was desiened to afford men
in service an opportunity.to vote, but
since the men have gone into ser-
vice II Is readily seen ina, some OF
the provisions are unnecessary as
Governor Cornwel has been asked
Governor Cornwell has been asaked
70 reconvene the state legislature
in special session.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
RED CROSS MEMBERS
MUST CUT POLITICS
Essential To Life of 0rganiza-
ton That All Steer Clear.

The publicity department. of the
American Red Cross. Potomac Dl-
vision. issues the following appeal
to each and every member of the
frain from any senlblance of poli-
tics:
In view of the approaching Con
gressional election-the first since
this country's entrance into the
great war National Headquarters
of the American Red Cross has is
sued a statement reminding all the
members of the Red Cross that the
American Red Crisis is and must
be maintained a strictly uon-parti-
san, non-political organization.
1t is OF the highest Importance.
therefore. that all candidates for of
fee who are at heart, sincere we'll
wjshers OF the Red Cross, should
realize that they ought 10 make
every effort TO prevent the public
FROM gaining the impression that
political prefeHment can Or should,
directly or indirectly be affected by
Red Cross work. either at home or
abroad. The text of Red Cross Ser
vice to mankind Is stamped by the
approval of the American people
regardless of politics. race or re-
'igion, and no faint of selfishness or
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01


seR-seeking dan be allowed to
creep into the work, endangering
and perhaps even destroying its
great accomplis hment
National Headquarters therefore
requests lall officials of the Red
Cross who are in position of execu-
tive authority. and who at the
same time contemplate candidacy
for public office, either 0 resign the
Office which they hold under the
Red Cross, or to refrain from Of
fering themselves as candidates
for election to any National or State
office
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
COUNCIL WILL MEET
IN REGULAR SESSION

The regular August meeting Of
the city council will be held 10
night at the city hall Owing to the
fact that the council held special
meeting earlier in the week and
transacted some important bust
ness. if is not expected that the
session tonight will be lengthy
one.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
BOOTLEGGER Will
BE BROUGHT HERE

Arrested on Federal variant Sam
uel French, OF Manning on, was on
Monday evening held fog the action
OF the federal court al Martinsburg.
Frenca is charged with vlolating the
Reed amendment Il Is charged that
he brought two quarts and one pint
Of whiskey tsnm WIS aesburg. Pa.
to Warrington IN violation OF the
federal law Failing 20 furnish bond
for the septembes cou ne was lock
cd up in the Marion county jail to
await court action
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
WIFE HAD KNIFE

Mrs. Winnie Wilson. wife Of q.
H. Wilson was locked up in Cum-
berland, charged with murderous
assault on her husband with but
cher knife Wilson declared that he
was aroused from sleep by his wife
Juggling at his throat. She was in,
toxicated, he alleges. He got up and
ran downstairs, pursued by the wo.
man, brandishing the knife,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
DONATES STAMP

But three more spaces remain 10
he filled ON The Wa Savings
stamp certificate of Ryneal Hose
Co. No l M George f Hicks, for
merly Of this city but now OF Win
chester has donated a So stamp to
the company and sends it with his
hest wishes.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01

Mr,and Mrs Joseph cockrell, of
Detroit visited her mother, Mrs.
Quick in Charles Town and return
ed home accompanied by Miss Mary
Quick, viii will accept a position
in the former city.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-01
President Wilson Expresses Himself Clearly
On The Senatorial Race In West Virginia
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
81 June 1918


I need hardly tell you with gen.
uine interest I read your letter OF June twenty
second. You Indeed true friend and
generous supporter Throughout your term In the
Senate and 1 want to express most warmly my sense
Of gratitude for your frtendah1p and support.
letter mads think very hard upon
the question whethor tnars any open to
through which could sz-preaa ny personal
est In your candidacy, hut b7ccl.ed by circum-
stances which ym2 viii not to
ezpounded to you. Again and again this question
checked by 5naas Thai Intervention Of
any sort my part, 30 much the eprsarance
Of an effort to pick aid prefer candidate, would
produce the most embarrassing 1npresc1ons ana be
met by justtfiable reear5msnt tie part OF
the constit usnoy coneer~ad, Viii III, wcn1d do
to my friend than ny preference would
good. It is in this blind alley tins find my
self ans sure you Will epr-eciass the s1tua-,
t1on with your usual intv on.
Cordially sincerely yours.
//>1z< 1~z<an
Zion. ". E. Chiffon: -
Charleston, West Virginia.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
SURE, HE WANTS
TO BUY BONDS

A colored laborer at the IN
ternational Lead Manufacturing
plant was approached yesterday
as TO whether he desired to buy
Liberty bond or not.
The old darl1y grinned from
ear to ear. Sure, boss" he
said. "Ahll buy bond. Use
too old to fight but ah sure can
furnish the ammunishion.'
It is said that the patriotic
colored man is forever hurrying
up his gang of workmen, telling
them, 1t takes a lot Of lead to
kill the Germans. We're max
ing the lead here"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
{, CHICAGO
AWAKE: TILL
AF TER LOAN
City Placarded From One
End to the Other With
Liberty Loan Commands;
No Store Is Missed Dur
ing Night.

Last Chicago as convinced this morn
ing that some of the liberty loan work
ers were busy last night In fact. it is
ruraored that the whole working force
has entered into a conspiracy to cut odt
that abominable and time consuming
habit Of eating and sleeping from now
on until the big drive closes and to make
q record for the old town that win cause
past achievements TO be wholly forgot
ten.
Even the earliest risers this morning
were greeted with a most unusual sight
precedents have been knocked galley
west Every store window in the city
irrespective of fine displays Of jewelry,
haberdashery confections. drug stere
supplies dry good etc. etc, is literally
pIastcred with great. big. startling. inn
polling commands printed in large scar
let letters No one is requested TO sub
scribe to the loan They ars told to Go
it. No one is told that lac or she viii he
a patriot by subscribing literally. They
are told that they viii be slaclers if
they don't subscribe literally.
In fact. the committee has pulled
master stroke in the first and most I'M
portant phase of the game.
At frs, some Of the merchants w-re
tCon'lnued on page fNe)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY
At LION STORE

with unusually handsome display
windows indicative of the great variety
Of absolutely new fall and winter stocks.
Kaufman & Wolf begin their annual
fall opening sale Of merchandise to-
morrow. Travelling men say that there
is no store Of its size In the middle
west that has such fine set Of show
windows as the Lion Store. ard there
are only a few in the bigger oenters Of
trade that eclipse them
Messrs. kaufman and Wolf and all
their department chiefs have been pre-
naring for this openinS fail sale for
two months and are proud of the stock
ihey have 10 offer to the public \
special invitation is extended 10 all
ladies and gentlemen in the city and
county to make the Lion Store their
market place and al least call to see
the very unusual display offered for
their patronage.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
NO CHANCE FOR LOAN
STACKER TO ESCAPE
Flying Squadron and Board
of Review Work; Per
sonal Calls Planned

Liberty loan slackers are 10 be
checked" in Lake county.
Acting as an auxiliary to the flying
squadron" Of bond sellers in the cam
paisn which has begun in many places
VIII he a board of review. composed Of
banking men Of the city. which viii
check" every subscription turned in.
Members Of the board Will inspect the
subscriptions. and if it is found that a
subscriber has subscribed an amount
lower than his finances permit the name
viii be turned back To the hymg
squadron. This body viii be all that
the name implies. Equipped with fast
automobiles, it will speed from place 10
place and close subscriptions. slack
ors" viii be visited a second time and
urged TO subscribe AN amount in keeping
with the income they are known TO re
ceive.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
WEST HAMMOND
ORGANIZES FOR DRIVE

The West Hammond executive COM
mittoe for the drive in connection with
the Fourth Liberty Loan met at the
Wentworth school last evening and or
eanized as follows:
George IIauuauer chairman; Chas. H.
LAYERS. chairman. T. L. Muchele-
p ~. secretary- treasurer; O. r. Kaelin,
Pew. T.. Nowakovski r r. Tenant. T.
Kamrsdt Andrew stackowitz.
Boy Scouts-H q. Muth
Industries-.T J Jaranowski.
Railroads-D. e. Hunt
saloons Max Schneider.
First Ward-J r. Enrisht
Seco;rd Ward-R. Berau.
THIRD August Gloza.
gaurth ward. J. Brehm
llts committee is enthusiastic and
alive to lts responsibility in helping
I-nctc sam win the war. That West
Hammond win hold its own proportion
to the rest Of the country is not doubted.
The plan calls for an intensive drive
Is 1isit every resident in West Ham
mond
The work viii be carried on with that
~ 1iew. and the leaders are ready 10
exert every effort 20 make West Ham
mand meet it's quota and are confident
t!.at tho people VIII respond very lIber-
ally
The meeting viii he called for ali the
workers at $50 sunday afternoon at the
Wentworth school. when instructions
viii lie given in detail The Industries
located in tile city have been asked to
do their part and they are responding
spIarafdfV.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
BY FRED FERGUSON
WITH THE AMERICANS ON


WITH THE AMERICANS ON
THE METZ, Sept. 19.-American
aviators today reported shells from
our heavy artillery falling in the
center of Metz. A big factory has
been struck and direct hits have
been scored on the Notifications.
The Americans are steadily
pushing their line forward. follow
ing up sthe patrols and their ad-
vanced positions are now directly
in front of the new Hindenburg
line which the German established
last February.
our patrols at frequent intervals pene-
trated these lines. obtaining valuable
information. They have engaged i'm
many patrol encounters. Bombardmcnt
of the front line and rear area is heaty.
American artillery blew up great an,-
munition dumps behind the enemy lines
and inhicted other damages. The ad-
vance of the line is Strengthening out
may crooks which were formed the
past three days.
Constant contact is maintained with
the German rear guard which has been
cleared from the territory below the
Hiadenburg line The enemy has now
taken UP his main positions along the
line On the whole front between the
Mouse and the Moselle. One American
patrol was reported to have penetrated
three hundreds yards beyond Pagny.
One American division established
record by capturing ninety guns.
The Germans in this division are we'll
fed. They are dropping propa ganda over
the American line. appealing to soldiers
of German ancestry to join them. One
German prisoner asserted that his com
rades ere tired Of fighting but are afraid
to surrender believing the Americans
would slaughter them. 1t is evident BY
this that the German command has in
stilled t:4 fear Of capture in hope to
bolster up the weakened morale.
Artillery duels and counter raiding
continues in the Nosges sector. One
American patrol penetrated the German
lines there TO great distance and
brought back a number Of prisoners.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
War Review
q,sos~H DAY. OF THE WAR;

fPT l-NITEp I'EEss.
METZ ERONT - Shells from
American long range guns are now
dropping in the center of Metz, al
lied aviato-s report. Hits have been
scored on the Notifications and
big factory. The American main
forces are row parallelng the Ein-
denburg line on the whole of this
front while one patrol penetrated
600 yards beyong pagny-s -n1oSelle
on the west hank Of the IIoseue just
across the river from German ter
1itory.
PICARDE TRONT-A series OF
heavy German attacks on front Of
about eight miles west and south
west of Camb-ai were repulsed by
the British with terrific enemy
losses, yesterday afternoon and
evening.
FLAN Z + S FRoNT-British
troops improved their positions yes
terday afternoon south and east of
Floegstreet.
BALKAN FRONT-The BuIgar-
isns are completely defeated and
are being pursued night and day by
French, Greek and Serbian forces,
the Ser bian war Office reports. The
allied advance has now reached
depth Of more than IL miles. The
Bulgarians are burning villages and
supplies but their retreat is so fast
that great quantities Of materials
and large numbers OF prisoners are
continually failing into the hapds of
pursuers.
THE AISEE-OISE FRONT-The
french repulsed a German attack
northeast of Courlandon On the
Vesle river. On the Vosges front
American patrols penetrated the
German front and brought back
prisoners.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-19
BULGARIA ASKS
REINFORCEMENTS
LI-NLrEp - CARLEeRAM.l

TINTTED PRESS CABLEGRAMl
ANSTER AN. sept 19--Bulgaria has
asked Germany and Austria 10 send re-
inforcements into Macedonia TO aid in
rerulsing the present allied offensive a
dispatch from Cologne stated today. The
Central Powers replied that they feared
they would be unable To comply a pres
ent They informed Bulgaria. however
that negotiations are under way for the
dispatch of several Turkish army corps
Ito Ntaceconia-