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many of those who watched, the pass ing or the battalions, the salutes given and returned, the music of the Grena
 diers band the rhythmical sound of marching feet, the cheering and flutter- ing of flags. and the lifting of civilian hats as 'Old Glory' and the crimson colors Of the American regiment were carried past the King, became something more than incidents of a picturesque oc- casion, and they thought rather of the tremendous symbolism of the ceremony.
 The scene was in many ways just repetition of that of August l5 last year, when the first body Of United States troops marched through London and as republicans saluted the ruler of the Brit
 sh empire. but somehow on Saturday the historical significance of the event seemed to be more deeply emphasized The men who came to London on that summer day nine months ago were the forerunners of an army that had still 10 be created. Many of them six wee4s earlier had been civilian engineers and railway men. They acquitted themselves well, bat the regiment which swung past the palace in the bright of the sunshine of Saturday had more finish, and seemed to express a grimmer Knowledge of the task waiting for them in France. They stood for the new army in being, for the half million already on this side of the Atlantic, and for the million to be added to million until the cause to which they are pie iged is vindicated. As they turned their heads to the left, as they ap- preached the King. one saw that every man had his lips tight set
 It was 12:45 when distant cheering an- nounced that the regiment had turned into Buckingham gate. The King, who. for some time had been talking in the forecourt of the palace with General Riddle of the United States army and other officers came through the great gateway, and with the Duke of Con- naught on his left, took up position at the edga of the broad pavement, and faced the guard of honor of the Grena- diers. Grouped behind the King were the Queen, Queen Alexandra, Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught. Prin- cess Beatrice Lieut. Gen. Sir Francls Lloyd, Sir Charles Gust, Sir Henry Streatfeld, Sir Dighton Probyn and others. Prince Arthurs little son was also in the group, and had many ques- tions to ask of those around him. Lord WimborDe, who had been received by the King on relinquishing his appoint ment of lord lieutenant of Ireland, was also present, Standing apart from the royal party and the suites, but highly in- terested observers of the scene, was a little cluster of allied officers, which in cluded Major de Bonis of the Italian air service, and Colonel Balsan of the French aviation mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05
THE AMERICAN FLAG

As the regiment approached the palace
 the Guards band broke into a lively
 American march-someone familiar with
 Sousas music murmured appFovingiy,
 "El Capitan"-and the crowd packed around the marble monument and stand-
 ing many deep against the railings Of the Green park gave a great cheer
 Mounted officers rode at the head of the first battalion. and received the salute ot the King. A signal was given to Colo mel Whitman, commanding the regiment
 and that officer shortly afterward Ieft the column and, while his men trampe by, stood between the King and the Duke of Connaught. The King, wisn practiced eye, watched the demeanor of every file ot every company, noted the sturdy build of the men, the steadiness
 of tn sir discipline, the correctness of their equipment. The salute of each officer was returned. and when the little com pany of wIite-haired veterans of tho civil war marched by they, too, had their salute The Stars and Stripes and the regiinental colors were paid their proper compliment.
 When the last company had gone by the King complimented General Riddle and Colonel Whitman on the excellent bearing of the troops. Before returning to the palace he inspected the guard Of ttitl tilC CiOWd NilCil iidu CilttIttl the Americans had the chance. wnich was taken with enthusiasm, to cheer again--this time for the King.
 It was noted that in the march past the sallting point the discipline of the troops was beyond criticism. The ''eyes left" of the salute was salute, and not a curious stare, and the command front" was obeyed with collective eel erity. As the soldiers turned into the Mall. however, eagerness to get another glipmse of the King and Queen proved too strong to be resisted. and many of the men craned their necks in the effort to look back as the battalions were swept along. After all, they were in London only for the day, and this was their one chance to see the King and Queen of England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05
New Armored Artillery
 Tractor Demonstrated

Washington. June 1.-The latest pro- auction of the army ordnance bureau, a five-ton arnored artillery tractor, for hauling field guns. was demonstrated here today with Secretary Baker, Gen. eral March. chief of staff. and many foreign officers present.
 Hooked to a 47-inch field howitzer. the machone ran over the rough muddy ground of Rock Creek park which re- gently baked the British tank Brlttania It went through ditches and holes with out stop. cut down trees and climbed over the fallen trunks. dragging the gun Sehind it; climbed 45 degree hill.
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more light hearted Not that there was really any lack of hilarity about the Americans, in their hours of ease The one who sang comic song in front of the barracks before parade had joyful to the Londoners who stood listening to him. As for the mems modest demeanor, if ought to dispose of the notion that the Americans cherish any intention ito show us how things should be done"-if that suggestion is not long since dead.
 Physically, the regiment was marked by well-set shoulders, bronzed faces, and general fitness. It looked sinewy and went along with fine swing. A few men were pointed out for their unusual height. Spectators on the outskirts of the crowd had an excellent opportunity of appraising these giants. Otherwise the standard of stature was level.
 The pride of Americans in the troops
 and there were many Americans, naval, military, and civil among the onlookets was easy to see. Before the embassy it reacnei it's highest manifestation, The building was decorated with flags. like most Of the houses in Grosvenor gardens. ~The American ambassador tMr. Pags) took the salute outside the embassy. In his company were Admiral Sims, Commander Babcock, and Lieu tenant Colonel Slocum. Mrs. Page was an interested spectator in the balcony above. Here the bands played Pack Up Your Trobues" and "John Browns ROdV"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05
London Times GiUes Fine Description of
 Recent Visit Of Camp Gordon Regiment
Britain Regards Regiment as Symbol
 of One Of the Greatest Euenfs in History

The London Times of May IS contained I the following editorial on the visit of the American regiment from Camp Gordon
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proclamation tonight asking for 5000 voluntary recruits. and thereafter 2Oo0 to 5000 monthly to maintain the Irish division.
 The first call Is to men IS to 2 years of age. and special inducement is of- fered of legislation to insure that land shall be available for the men who fight for their country
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The London Times of May 1S contained the following editorial on the visit of the American regiment from Camp Gordon'
 OUR AMERICAN ALLIES
 On Saturday (Nday 1s) a fine regiment under the Stars and Stripes marched through the streets of London to salute the King of England before Buckingham palace. That is one of many tokens that the allies who have rallied to our side in the cause of right and liberty from beyond the Atlantic are beginning to take their place in the great struggle. That they are there; that. with a self-abnega- tion as noble as it is rare in the history of nations, the soldiers of the republic stand brigaded with our own troops and the troops of France on the blood-stained fields of Flanders, is the direct conse- quence of Germany's arrogant defiance of moral law. No lesser cause, no less ideal cause, could have caused america to draw the sword. Separated by thou sands of miles from the theatre of the struggle, devoted on principle and by tra- dition to the arts of peace, free from in- ternational ennuties, animated by no ann bitions, the American people held. aloof, until conscience and honor compelled them to take arms. The whole astute school of the Wilhelmstrasse were con- Vinced that common action between America and any European state-above all. that common action between America and England-was inconceivable. All that weighs with German statesmen was against such action; no single motive, of which they take count, favored it. They made up their minds that it could not happen, and they behaved accord ingly. Their calculations were nearly correct. Nothing in all human likeli- hood, but Germany's own. conduct could have compelled the American people to become the comrades in arms of the Eu- ropean allies. Her stupid and cynical persistence in demonstrating to mankind by a continuous succession of horrible crimes the true significance of "Prussian forced them, after nearly
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Solo. Miss Susan Beach; Mrs. c. j. Martin, accompanist.
 Sermon. pr. George R- Stuart Solo, Miss Florence Westbrook. Memorial address, Erie Pettus. "The Brotherhood" W. F. Morrison. Anthem, "Gcd Re With You Till We Meet Again." choir.
 Closing prayer, D. H. sisson. Music by Inglenook choir. direction of Mrs c. E. Harvey.
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where the mud was foot deep as a re. suit of recent rains. and wound up ths performance by rattiing down a paved avenue at Emile gait without leaving & mark on the paving. The whole load including the gun and tractor, was ap. proximately 20,oo0 pounds.
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Officer Commits Suicide

San Antonio. Tex. June 4-capt. George Leroy Austin. s4Sd Field artillery, was found dead in his quarters at Camp Travis Sunday afternoon. There was bullet hole through the head and an army revolver nearby His home was In Oakds1e, La
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
JOWA'S WEALTH
STEADILY GROWS
p.4u-,e IN Taxes From State Show
That Property Value Is
Four Billion
Dollars.

| DIES MONIES, Ia, July Sine
+.y.bje value of Iowa property as
l. bown nv the 1918 assessments IN
tho state auditors office is $l,ooo,-
O0O, 900. .o- nm ooo
over the 1917 assessments, WHICH
we're 1915, 100000.
When it is considered that the
taxable value of the state Is only
fourth of the actual value, the state
auditors figures show that the
nroperty in Iowa is $4,000, o0O'ooo'
which is a right neat little sum When
YOU stop to think of 1t.
The aggregate assessments OF the
state for the year 1918 disclose sew
eral interesting things. For instance
| the amount of moneys and credlts
! This wear was s417 ,552, sos, as asalns'
s32s 954, els in 1917, a gain OF 1884,
5e7 sol. Considering the millions III
vested in the state in Liberty loans
during the past year, this is reason
ably creditabIe showing.
The lands and town lots OF the
s+ate in 1918 were assessed for $500,
e15. SCI, as against s761,l95,35S III
1917 ao -
norsonaI property. In 1917 the
, amount of personal property IN the
, s+ate was assessed at 1927, SOC .S61.
In 1918 it was 1892, 1S4 ,669, gain OF
Tbe number of horses in Iowa in
1918 was 1.2o1,64s, valued at sloo,
oo1 4a7. In 1917 the number was
49,. $50. valued at SOS, S29,oS4
| The total number of cattle OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
rheumatism
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helping Thousands Who Tried Ex-
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It's Guaranteed.

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anehnia, etc. Poor elimination means
Which poisons the body, lowers vitality,
decreases tho power of resistance to
disease and leads to the development
VI many serious ills.
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ference with the process of elimina-
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posons,-cannot be expected to yield
~ any medicine that fails to correct
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
HARDING TO
ENFORCE ORDER
Warns Those Who Write to Him That
He'll Stand Pat on Language
Ruling Which He
Issued.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, July 9.-Per-
sons who "stiffen their necks and as
sumo a defiant attitude" toward Gov
ernor Harding's proclamation barring
foreign languages in public places are
only making trouble for themselves
and injuring the country's best inter
ests.
This warning is contained in let
ter which is sent by the governor to
all who write to him in protest against
the proclamation. Copies of it were
sent out today to all newspaper pub
fishers and county councils of defense.
Because of the fact" says the let
ter. that German propaganda is
spread throughout our state in all for
eign languages and for the reason that
there have arisen in many places in
the state serious conditions because
some were speaking foreign lang
rages, I deemed the proclamation
necessary, and acting upon authority
in me vested. issued the proclamation.
mo offense should be taken by 10y
al Americans of foreign birth or de-
scent. for the proclamation in no in
stance classes any one with our com
mon enemy It is confined strictly
to the using of foreign LANGUAGES all
of which are a medium of German
propaganda.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
What the Lee County Board Did at
the Last Session Which Was
Held at the County
Court House.
THE BILLS ALLOWED
Proceedings Of Body Are Herewith
Given as They Appear on the
Records, for Benefit
Of Citizens.

township trustees 3 year term, COM
mencing first Monday in January,
1a19-W. S. Sanders, Cedar township;
Fred Ball Charleston township; VIM.
scheffler, Franklin township; Ed.
Tachman, Green Bay township; o. G.
Krebill, Harrison township; T. v.
Wilson. jefferson township: F. w.
Reitz, Marion township; S. S. Wright,
Montrose township; VIM. Hunold.
pleasant Ridge township; G. G
schoone. Van Buren, township.
Township trustees 4 year term.
commencing first Monday in January,
1919: C. W. King, Cedar township;
r r. Downey, Charleston township;
James Richey, Des Moines township;
John LANCE, Franklin township; Sam
Tucker. Green Bay township; Jacob
Rohdy. Harrison township; Henry C.
Weirather. Jackson township (out-
side): Joe Cloud, Jefferson township;
steve Steffensmeier, Marion town
shin; H. G.. Brandt, West Point town
ship.
Township trustees FOR year term
commencing first Monday in January,
1919: A. ]. Lamm, Cedar township;
Aaron Hentzel, Charleston township;
John Freeman, Des Moines township;
VIM. Schreiner, Franklin township;
c. J. Huebner, Green Bay township;
Harry B. Elder, Harrison township;
VIM. Meister, Jackson township (out-
side). Harry Mcpherson, Van Buren,
township.
Township trustees for A year term
commencing first Monday in January,
1919: Charles Beard, Cedar Town.
ship; C. A Swinderman, Charleston
township; C. E. Lewis. Denmark
township; John G. Larson, Des
Moines township; John Schnebele,
Franklin township Victor Pierrot,
Green Bay township; J. c. McKeehan,
Harrison township; John Schlagen-
busch, jefferson township; e. B.
Crane, Montrose township J. A. Nc
Coy, Pleasant Ridge township.
Township clerks: l.. F. Gaibel, Ce-
dar township; H. G. Kirchner,
Charleston township; August Fey,
Franklin township; l.. A. Storms,
Green Bay township; Willis Robert
son. Harrison township; George He'll
man, Marion townhsip; J. C. Foggy,
Pleasant Ridge township; O.. D. Wir-
sig, Van Buren, township; Alex Fog
gy, Washington township.
Township clerks: A. B. DeRosear,
Cedar township; Ben c. Wahrer,
Charleston township; Jos. A. Max
we'll Denmark township; John Cruze,
Des Moines township; III. J. Bergund-
thai, Green Bay township; l.. H.
Breitenstein, Harrison townhsip; R.
P. Allen, Montrose township; T. c.
i Pollard, Van Buren, township.
Township assessors: A. E. Dick,
Cedar township; Frank Hopp,
4 Charleston township; VIM. Miner,
4 Denmark township; John Doherty,
4 Des Moines township; H.. w. Pool,
Green Bay township; James III.
Slaughter, Harrison township; L. H.
Vanausdall, Jackson township (out-
side); VIM. ]. Neimeyer, Marion
township; Joe Moeller. Pleasant
Ridge township; VIM. Otto, Van Bur-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
CLERK DENIES
RESPONSIBILITY
District Court Official Files Demur.
rer in the Suit Of M. c. SutIive
Against Him-Involves
Money Paid Court.

The district court has sustained a
demurrer presented by the defendant
in the suit of M. C. Sutlive VS.. Albert
Vollers, clerk of the court.
The suit refers to money paid to
the district court at the time the
Sanders VS.. Sutlive case was tried.
Vollers was asked by Saunders at
torney to pay this money to ]. F.
Saunders.
In the demurrer Vollers states that
he is not the legal custodian of funds
deposited in the clerks office, but
that o. R. Johnston, county clerk, is
responsible.
He further demurred that the case
of J. F. Sanders VS.. Sutlive Broth
ers & Co. is now pending and money
deposited is subject to orders of the
court to be made in that case.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
Always Near Front.

"Our secretaries are going almost
constantly as close to the front as Is
permitted giving the men smokes,
fruit, chocolate and other necessaries-
This service often takes them into the
front trenches.
Many of our secretaries are suffer,
ing from shell shock or gas, but keep
going in intense attacks. When COM
munication with the men in the
trenches is cut off our men help feed
those behind the lines, aid the wound
ed and assist the chaplains. Soup is
made from whatever supplies are
available for the men are ravenouS
under the strain Of fighting.
In a recent attack Halliday Smith
of Nyack, N. Y, and the Rev. Hadley
H. Cooper of Piermont, n. Y, were
gassed and died in a hospital on the
American front. Cooper was thfrty-two
years old and a graduate of North
western Theological seminary. Chi
cago. Smith was disqualified from the
army because Of dislocated shoulder.
The two men were chums. /
Smith probably sacrificed his life
BY continuing to serve the men after
being gassed, going out Of the line or
duty to lead an ammunition train that
had lost its way
Announcement is made that the Y.
NJ. C. A. has just entered a new drive
to recruit at least 1000 men for work
overseas, by September I.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
en- township; VIM. Mansheim, Wash.

en- township; VIM. Mansheim, Wash
ington township.
Township assessors: ]. A. NC
Chord, Cedar township; Frank
lSwinderman, Charleston township;
| T. H. Burton, Denmark township; o.
! B. Wolf, Des Moines township; M. j.
Sweeney, Green Bay township; James
Kennedy, Harrison township; James
Lyon, Jefferson township; L. S. Saltz-
gaver, Van Buren, township.
Republican Ticket.
! Frank Oertel, state representative.
Robert A. Gardner, county auditor.
| Albert R. Smith, county treasurer.
| Albert Vollers, clerk of the district
court.
| John c. Scott, sheriff.
F. c. Chambers, recorder Of deeds.
| For county attorney, no nomination.
| Walt N. Clements, coroner.
A. T. Cruikshank supervisor three
year term commencing first Monday
| in January, 1919.
For member board of supervisors,
| three years term, commencing first
Monday in January, 1920, no nomina-
F., ton.
| Justices of the peace: A. N. Hea-
ton, Cedar township; James Barnes,
| Charleston township; +. P. Whit
marsh, Denmark township; Joe Ames,
Des Moines township; ]. G. Krebiel,
Franklin township; James 5. Bur
rows, Jackson township Gnside); h.
e. Hawkes., Jackson township On
side); Robert Anthony, Van Buren,
| township.
Constables: Allan II. Heaton, Ce-
dar township; D. L. McCracken, Den
mark township; j. M. Nye, Des
Moines township; John Weldle,
Franklin township; Frank Gibbs,
Green Bay township; L. A. Berry
| hill. Jackson township Gnside); Hen
nv Reichman, Jackson township TN
side); G. H. Perry, Madison town
ship: A. D. Sherrick, Van Buren, town.
ship.
Township trustees for two year
term commencing first Monday IN
! January. 1919: E. E. Davidson, Ce-
dar township; George Haase, Charles
ton township; H. W. Houston, Den
mark township.
In testimony whereof, we have
hereunto set our hands and caused
to be attested by the clerk and sealed
with the seal of the board OF super
yisors of Lee County, Iowa, this 18th
day of June, A. D. 1918.
| JOHN DE ROSEAR,
Chairman,
A. KAMMERER,
G. E. MAXWELL,
Members of the Board of supervisors
and Ex.Oficio Board of County Can
vassers.
Attest: s 80
Ii r HULL. Clerk of the Board OF
County Canvassers.
The minutes of the days session were
read and on motion approved "heie.
upon the board adjourned TO neet
Wednesday, June IL, 1918, at o ciooh
q. IN.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09

and 80 per cent wheat flour in soda
biscuits
Wheatless and meatless days and
meals are prescribed from time to
time, according to condition of the
supply, as in the United States.
All food dealers are licensed, as
in the United States, and the guam.
titles of foods they may sell to GUS
toners at one time depend upon the
distance of the householder from tho
source of supplies.
Anyone who wishes to indulge his
taste for French pastry, or cannot
resist the call Of the doughnut, may
have his way for a little matter OF
a fine ranging from 500 to $1,000.
or jail sentence up to three months.
or both
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-09
WRITTEN On
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