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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
FRANCE HAS A S

The French have published a book which
might be called ''The Who's Who of Criminal
ity'' in which five hundred and seventy-three
Herman commanders or officers are named and
charged with the specific atrocities they order
ed perpetrated or assumed responsibility for
No other such catalogue of indefensible crimes
was ever given to the world No such revolving
deeds committed in cold blood out Of pure ma
ilignity or as a matter Of military policy ever be-
fore stained the annals of wal. The German
Wirz, whom our government hanged for mis-
of prisoners at Andersonville, would
rank as a minor offender in this category of In
famous crimes. Won Mackensen, for example,
ordered one thousand Rumanian children shot
for alleged conspiracy against him. Crown
Prince Rupprecht, Of Bavaria, massacred CIV
Iilians and ordered the deportations from Lille,
|Turcoing and Roubaix. Won Schubert caused
thirty-one girls to be carried off as "orderlies'
to his officers. Klauss shot sixty civilians.
.Stenger ordered all prisoners shot. Won Deicht
when drunk had one hundred and seventeen
civilians shot,, and Prince Eitel Friedrich, one
of the kaiser's sons, is shown to be a looter and
confirmed thief.
And so the book runs on page after page.
Our prison population in America can not be-
gin to furnish such a list of evildoers as this,
many of whom bear sounding titles and the
hold that guilt is personal and that these mis-
creants must be brought to trial for their crimes.
only, as they logically contend, is it pos
sible to end forever frightfulness and fendish-
ness in war.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it
fame-Pope.
DISGUISE THROWN OFF.

The permanent acquisition by the govern
ment of the telegraph and telephone systems of
the country is attempted by a joint resolution
introduced by Congressman Moon, of Tennessee.
1t is backed by Postmaster General Burleson,
who, it is said, wrote certain sections of the
measure and asserts that it is the presidents
plan and desire.
The real reason for taking the cables over
now becomes clear. The motive behind Mr..
McAdoo's proposed extension of the govern
ment's control of railroads is apparent. The
administration has definitely embarked on a pol
icy of government ownership. The plan is that
the present congress in the closing two months
of its life shall commit the country to it ire
vocably, as far as that is possible. One reason
why the president made his extraordinary de-
mand for a congress of his own political faith is
now so plain that only the blind fail to see it.
These radical and far-reaching innovations are
TO De forced upon the country as quickly as pos
sIoie' With a minimum of discussion in congress.
Linz pan Is to tie the hands of the incoming
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
AMOUNTING NOSE BALKS GERl
OF BRONCHIAL TROUBLES
Delicate Membranes Require Protection Fo|
Spanish Influenza and Other
i Troubles.
TREATMENT FOR WINTER AILMENTS.

A disease is half cured when once
it is understood. This is why there is
much hope for improved public health
in the discovery that the dreaded
Spanish influenza is caused by germs
similar to those which cause colds, la
grippe, tonsilitis, bronchitis and other
bronchial troubles.
The announcement is made by a
middle+western health official. 1t
means that by taking the proper pre-
ventive measures, similar to those
taken for colds, la grippe, tonsilitis.
ETC., thousands a avoid being strick-
en- with Spanish influenza.
Men-Tho-EZe Is valuable for this
purpose because of the goose grease
and turpentine which it contains.
When the nasal membranes are nor
nal, they are protected by a thin mo
cotis fluid. Sudden chdlls, smoke, bad
and other maladies cause the men,
branes to become dry and cracked.
They r then in condition to receive
the disease germs the same as an
cut would receive dirt.
The remedy is to use an oily lotion
which will Eeep the nasal membranes
and pliable, SO that germs shall
lot find any place Of Judgement. Mem
is recommended because it
in n remedy a surface and
an internal treatment.
The goose grease and turpentine
form an oily coating which makes the
membranes moist and pliable, at the
same time drawing out any soreness.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
DOG vs.. BABY.

o. Bonney Brink: The other day
l stopped before a popular depart
ment store on Second avenue, and as
l stood there watching folk who evil
denced they weren't broke, a big a
hove in view. The driver, smoking
Omar herb, killed the engine near
the curb, and left his salaried seat,
to open up the limousine and help
emove from the machine, a female,
trim and neat. l noticed, as she hit
the walk, she turned and prattled
baby talk, and / expected her to lift
her babe in swaddling clothes, but
in it's stead, when she arose, she held
a measley cur She gaily tripped into
the store, presumably to look things
o'er,-perchance to buy some thread;
/ saw her turn to leave the place
l saw her smile in Fido's face, the
while she Stroked his head. She
feared the influenza air, and, there
fore, covered up with "a her small,
fea-bitten cur and as she tucked him
in the car, she said: "Oo's mammals
pet, 90 are that's all / saw of her.
Why doesn't that woman and her
kind have children of their w or
find, a homeless little child, and with
true mother instinct, be humanely
natural-surely she can't love a o
grel wild. If nature won't permit the
birth of baby, hen go show your
worth-adopt a Belgian boy, or girl
and give a mothers care-you1l be
respected anywhere, and find a lot Of
Joy. Go sell the dog for any price
he's probably good at catching mice.
or rats-this is no yarn; no one can
take the baby's place, the dog "A
only bring d~isgrace-his home is in
the harm
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

to pay any part of the proceeds for
carrying across the ocean a ship load
of politicians-even if any n Of us
would have been glad to have accepted
such inyititation to 60. For those
whose services are needed provision
have been made with becoming
American modesty. but for a whole
of them. we believe it is a shame
and ever an outrage on the public
treasury. There are politicians from
Iowa in that encourage who will serve
no purpose there at all. They r just
getting a free trip and a glorious n
and they are getting it because they
played some part in politics and
have pulls" That is all there is to it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

The wintergreen and menthol forn
fume which. breathed into the I'D
and bronchial tubes, breaks
phlegm and kills the germ.
Despite, its merits, Men-Tnel
must not be considered a substlt
for a physicians care in actual
tacks of Spanish influenza or sem
attacks of any bronchial trouOle
cases of "Flu" call a physician WIN
delay, go to bed at once and rem
in bed for at least two days ailef
fever leaves you.
Also keep UP the other prevenT
measures recommended by healtl
thorities, such as, ventilating ~
walking in the open air and a'oIu
crowds. The effectiveness Oh Iu
wise measures will be increased ]
fold if the nasal membranes ue d
ways of disease, are Kept in a head "
moist condition by the use ot Y
Tho-Eze.
Men-Tho-Eze is a proven reme''
la grippe, tonsilitis, bronchlua ]
colds of all kinds. 1t will ereak .
in 30 minutes and effect a r .h.1
over night. 1t can be used as e,sD,
day or night treatment acco,ulns
your convenience. Full direcuon,
either treatment are found In 1
package. -
In Opal jars, 3oc and GOO. f% -,
by druggists or mailed direct
to obtain. Address, Il
~"MHN-THO-EZE," Fort Doos'' I
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
THOSE OF THE "ENTouRAeEv

Cedar Rapids Republican: 1t is Of
ten said hal any one who could have
gotten a chance to go would have gone
with the presidential shipload to Eur
ope. There is no doubt of that. Any
one OF us would have accepted such a
Journey de luxe and the opportunity to
see the capitals of Europe under gala
auspices as the guests of others as
well known as our own government.
We are all temptible and some of US
in politics are contemplate. But while
we would have done, so 1t does not
make it right to spend millions of dol
lars In such entertainments. For the
president and those officially associa-
ted with him and the peace makers 70
to Europe is one thing, but for
hundreds of hangers on to go also, and
that at public expense, we would not
say that that is wholly right, nor is
it wholly democratically American.
We doubt not that the peace 81,
before it is all over will cost this
country as much as we are now try
ing to raise in the whole United States
for tie relief of the fatherless children
of France, the children of fathers who
their lives to ave the liberties
of the world and who fy dying saved
the lives of American boys who would
been compelled to fight longer If
the French had not won SO much of
the victory before we entered the war.
OF course, 1t may not be proper to say
that some would rather have taken all
none and paid it into the food
less homes of France for the rearing of
a hundred thousand babies into useful
and women of the future-but
some will naturally think of such
1t is not a glory to sell more bonds
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
ToDAY's BIT OF VERSE
4 EAR OF NIGHT.

LIE IHn Vt III
Hast thou the Ear of Night
To gather in the things
Not uttered to the light
The mothering Darkness sings?
Hast thou this gift, obscure and fine,
That, while it hears, shall more divine?
Day keeps me prisoner,
Hedged round by glittering spears;
Whichever way | stir,
a hostile guard appears,
And crashing sound and tumult loud
Make me within myself to shroud.
But Night-not SO, kind Night,
Who brings such pure release,
My soul throws out a light
Wherein it fares in peace
And it hath gained ciairaudience, too
Such as can note the fall OF dew!
If vernal tide It be,
The seed that breaks the husk,
And the new budding tree
That cleayes the humid dusk,
And each straight shooting grassy spear,
Because Night fayoTs mel hear,
And I. on winter ewes,
When shielded moons dip low.
Have heard a tone that gr.eves-
The whlmper of the snow,
My step accusing that it trod
On this white miracle of God!
/ know where music fleets,
When Day it's heart hath stiIled;
Night holds those rythmic beats,
That can it's life rebuild,
AS. on beyond, with Night l fare
oh. sweet!-Lost voices throug the air!
The Ear of Night have L,
Herewith was granted me
Franchise OF earth and sky,
TO make my soul more free.
Dost thou this gift possess? Then. well!
Belize, the Muse shall with thee dwell.
Edith NJ. Thomas, in New York Sun.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

side of Keokuk would not Re admitted
to the emergency hospital, financed by
the Red Cross.
The Red Cross in general is not
blamed, just some of the officers OF
the Keokuk chapter.
People outside Of Keokuk are sup
porting the Red Cross Loyalty and
shall continue to do so.
1t is the habit of the people outside
OF Keokud" to stand ~" in every
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Suggestions by An Outsider.

To the Editor of The Gate City:
A recent issue of The Gate City
says the boys of Keokuk have made
targets of the street light globes to
such an extent as to leave the city
in partial darkness for some time. l
am not quoting literally. Now such
action on the part of the boys GER
itainly does indicate a very be-
nighted state of being.
wouldn't it be a good thing if the
proper authorities would gather the
boys into an assemblage and talk to
them from the text, Eye love dark
ness because your deeds are evil"
emphasizing the "sermonette" with
the necessary pep" to make it i'm
pressive to the young shoot?
In case, however, the young vanS
dals cannot be persuaded to give I'D
their propensity for glass-breaking, /
would further suggest that the city.
or the Mississippi Water Power com
.pany secure the necessary number of
German helmets and place them over
the lights as a protection-thus put
ting them to a good use for the first
time. Iron crosses are said to now
sell for a cent in Berlin. 1t is reas-
enable, therefore, to believe that the
helmets wouldn't come high-eyen If
hung high on a lamp post.
An W has perpetrated the fol-
lowing: "A German helmet on the
floor makes a splendid cuspido,r" to
which | timidly venture to add:
A German helmet DER each light
Might save from such a future plight;
Might give those naughty boys a
fright
Oh! let them throw with all their
might
Warsaw, Ill. F. e.. G..
Dec. 10, 1913.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
IOWA PRES

4 MEH -
Iowa City Citizen: Mr.. Rawson Is
not a politician In the ordinary sense
OF the term. He got into state politics
as the champion of his college class
mate, William S. Kenyon, and having
landed Kenyon in the senat stayed
in to see that his political interests
were not neglected. He likes the game,
but it would cause him no sorrow to
give it up any time. The people of the
state might take a notion to make him
governor.
Des Moines Capital: The Iowa gen
eral assembly is to convene in Janu.
airy. The members were elected from
the various counties without notable
or particular bitterness, No legisla-
ture was ever chosen with less strife.
Such a legislature ought to assemble
in peace and without recognition OF
any faction. Such a legislature ought
to come together in the interest OF the
state.
Coon Rapids Enterprise: And now 1t
is stated by hieh authority In Germany
that the kaiser was opposed to the war
was SO completely under the pow
er of the militarists that he was fore
ed into it; that they feared for a time
that he would refuse to sanction it;
that he is peace loving and cringes
at taking large responsibilities. The
first thing we know he will be an an
gel. Just the, same he and his six sons
should be shot.
Davenport Times: 1t appears that
whether he thinks SO or not. Secreta-
|ry McAdoo. by proposing an extension
of government control for five years.
really Is proposing hat the question
of government ownership shall be de-
cided now.
Perry Chief: The man who knew
just how the war should be conducted
has made his appearance again. This
time he is explaining just what should
be done at the peace conference.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: We hear a
lot Of talk these days about war being
over for all time. Maybe it is, we all
pray such is the case, but there is moth
ing like keeping your powder dry and
keeping a lot Of 1t on hand for emer-
gencies. Enlarge the navy by all
means. America has had one lesson in
unpreparedness. Let's not have anoth-
er.
Eagle Grove Eagle: Perhaps 1t
should be overlooked that Senator
Cummins' proposal to send a commit
tee of senators to the peace conference
was unanimously rejected by the com
mittee. Somehow, the senator never
gets anything
Rolph Arrow: 1t begins to look as
if the entire world was planning on
bringing its dirty washerwoman's con-
vention in France, commonly called
the peace conference. Well, if we are
to have a permanent peace, all these
problems must be ironed out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

time of need, and shall they vi
from any emergency hosplsa r. eqI
thew have so literally helped
II thew are in need of help? pErl
The outsiders: JOHN w" I'd
SON. Montrose. Ia, Route T. secres
RALLINGER, Red Cross 3 II
Keoknk, R. F. D. 2; HENRY : |. )
RATHER, Keokuk, a. H.
titor Of Belmont, la.
Dec. Is, 1918
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Relief from, Eczenla

Don't worry about eczema ., H
skin troubles. You can nave 4
healthy skin by using a nI ar I'd
obtained at any drug store iol ~
extra large bottle at S1.Oo. -. nj
Zemo generally removes plmp, risgs]
heads, blotches, eczema, ana bssD
and makes the skin clear ana INK. %s
Zemo is a clean, penetrating, 81 n
LIQUID. neither sticky nor greasy "a az os|
nothing. 1t is easily applied am
mere trihe for each applicau0"
always dependable. IN
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveianu'"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

President Wilson is mentioned as the moa
likely candidate for the Nobel peace prize. But
some people have a lurking idea that a man
named F'och had something to do with taking
the "arm'' out of Armageddon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

While a distinguished company of statesmen
sit down to make the world safe for democracy,
it might be advisable to have a lot OF able men
on their feet and at the business OF making
democracy safe for the world.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Voice Of the People

1.-THE Gate City does not assume re-
sponsibility for views EXPIRE, sed by
correspondents. Writer'S of communi-
cations must furnish their names
not necessarily fer publication, but
for the INFORMATION of the editor.J
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

The network of trenches in Europe may lead
some astronomer on Mars to conclude that we
are a highly civilized race and super-experts
in the science of irrigation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

There are four moments of life in which Happiness has
appeared to the Soul: When Philosophy has opened the
sanctuary and elevated the host of Truth; when Poetry
has lighted her altar with stars; when the eyes of Sorrow
have been lifted in gratitude; when the voice of Love has
spoken its Observation-Disclosures Quitrnan Ogden.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

Old scores must be wiped out of Europe, no
doubt, but against the running up of new ones
to settle, the great army of the unreturning lies
in honored protest in European soil.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Outsiders Protest

To the Editor of The Gate City
A wave of Indignation has gone
through the rural communities ABOUT
an article appearing in The Gate City,
IA, stating that people out
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

We may have to amend aphorisms. Might
does not make right, but just at present it can
prevent a whole lot of wrongs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

congress and confront it with an accomplished
fact, with a country committed to the theory OF
a socialized state. All disguise is now thrown
off.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
THE POTATO FLOUR EXPERIMENT.

The production Of potato flour is a new war
created enterprise that promises to develop into
one of the leading permanent industries. Major
5. G. Prescott, chief of the dehydration division,
United States department of agriculture, is
lquoted as saying: 81 expect to see in a few
wears potato flour mills in every big potato
growing district in the United States. What
wheat flour mills now are to wheat growers |
believe potato flour mills will be to potato
growers in a very short time"
There are now nine potato flour mills in oper-
alton, and a number Of companies have been Or
ganized to erect more mills.
The addition Of potato flour to wheat flour
for making bread improves the quality, it is
said, and increased the bread making mater
IiaIs. While government experiments have
shown that potato flour runs two per cent.
higher in food value than wheat flour, never
ltheless it is not a substitute but a supplement
to it.
The failure Of denatured alcohol and certain
other department of agriculture innovations
to meet the expectations of the promoters, may
cause this new enterprise to be regarded with
a considerable degree of skepticism, yet all adj
vocates of food conservation will hope for the
best. Any industry which utilizes the surplus
potato crop in seasons of excessive yields will
benefit the farmers and contribute to the food
resources Of the country.
Those t%actful, felieitous French! How in
Ituitively they estimate men and with what a
sure instinct they say the expedient thing. OF
President Wilson the Paris Temps says: "Our
visitor expects no flattery from us. He will
listen to conviction more willingly than to adul-
alton. On this side of the Atlantic as on his
own side he likes to be told the truth How
well this was said and how true! Adulation
will be as distasteful to him there as here, and
he will be just as glad in France as in America
to be told the truth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

Rolph Arrow: It begins to look as
if the entire world was planning on
bringing its dirty washerwoman's con
vention in France, commonly called
the peace conference. Well, if we are
to have a permanent peace, all these
problems must be ironed out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

Eagle Grove Eagle: Perhaps it
should be overlooked that Senator
Cummins' proposal to send a commit
tee of senators to the peace conference
was unanimously rejected by the CON-
lmittee. Somehow, the senator never
gets anything across.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-04
YOU AND II
AND CO

rhe Government Of the unlio|
ssasesl DO you think Of II mene/
Is some great biz machine up
Washington that levies taxes 90
,ais up good deal Of money ke1|
ug rs machinery movinsi II "a.
10 you are wrong
The United States Government .
buslpess corporation run Tor iN'
good Of the citizens, who are I"
shareholders. lts head Office 10 *-
Washington. You and I hired sou1
". the cleverest men We could 11|
10 run this business tor u.s. No*|
rhen you hire man to do a ~
lob for you you must give him yo@F
upport, in both money and good fe.|'
Inr. You know what II would me>1
4 you we're 10 hire a man TO r11
your farm. or your store. and in11
vent about amongst your nelEA1of'
rrumbilhs about him and "cua1|1t
him. Would you got sood resu''.'
wonid the business be a succcsaf
These fellows that We have hu>I
to work for us In Washington a'<
foai human beings Take our Pr1N'
aent. Road some Of his spaocne<
Road what people say who lave
talked with him constantly. Th|<
will tell you That hs' IL the most I||'
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-01-04
GET THIS
THING STRAIGHT

why don't the Government ar.
range short term Loansi People
don't care to tic up their money for
ten. twenty. or thirty years"
How often do you hear these
words Sometimes people say these
things because they really do not
understand tho situation. and some.
times they say them because they
think Il forms good excuse for not
subscribing 10 the Liberty Loan.
In either case. they arc wrong.
II Ia Just a. eaay 10 get At tho
money invested IN Liberty Bonds.
whon The term for repayment 10 thirty
years. AZ when II h Ten years.
Very few Of tho Bonds sold today
will b held By the original purchaser
whom the Bonds arv redeemed BY the
Government Many purchasers viii
die. many win iced away their Ponds,
many will sell. and probably sell Al
. pront. II only thay viii hoA the
liouds until the war IL over.
Whom you bug bond you dot with
the idea Of lending the money to
your Government for iuai AZ long az
you can conveniently, without hurt.
Ing yourself or your business. when
you cannot lend this money any LONG.
en- then sell your nond to some ono
else.
ilemombor Just two things as long
as you hold the nond and tho Gov.
ernment has tho use Of tho money.
you are doinr sensible, patriotic
act. and drawing ~ interest Whom
you pass tia Bond 10 some ono elsa,
rbu have ceased 10 help your coun.
Try, you have placed your rosp1nsl.
hllslos rs an American ciliEon upon
somebody oiss's shoulders. and have
slyoh up the safti, invsatmenl In
me world.
Your banker stlll has some Liberty
Bonds on hand vhloh no can aall
| you. 60 and iait Il oror with HIN.
ITO win ton you that you could not
possibly IN AZ Won w. lour nonng.
" By pifpbahIns t.1a hht4a