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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-17
History Interesting.

There are SO many Keokuk men
and women employed at the Hog Isl
and ship yards that the following bit
of history as to the name of the
island will be Of interest. Walter
Goodenough, who Slived here few
years ago, and who is vice president
of the American International Ship
building corporation. in charge OF
ship construction, made inquiry OF
the Colonial society Of Pennsylvania
and learned from them the origin OF
the name: The Indians called the
island "Quistconck." which means
1.-The place for hogs" and it was used
by the Delaware Indians as pas
ture for hogs. During the revolu-
tionary war, by order Of the U. s.
navy board. the island was over
flowed with water to prevent the
English using it as a landing place.
The island was owned at that time
by a Swede, Otto Ernest Coch, who
bought it from the Indians. The
first ship launched from the island,
on August 8, was given the name
Quistconck and was christened by
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Many keo-
kuk people witnessed the christening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-17
Inspects Gardens.

IloPSSSo Sdb oSbcs
Prof. M. A. Hauser of the extension
department of the Iowa state college
at Ames, came to Keokuk on Friday
visor, Mrs. Leonard Matless. Mrs.
Joseph ]. Ayres and Mrs. w. G.. Blood
of the Civic league, visited the school
gardens. Prof. Hauser was most
enthusiastic over the gardens and
said after inspecting them, that there
are none better in the state. The
highest grades he had given to any
gardens was SO percent, but in Keo-
kuk he found nine gardens to which
he gave SO or over, one garden being
given a grade of 50. In tho begin
ming of the season there were 600
gardens, some hundred and fifty OF
which were planted in early vese..
tables as onions, radishes, lettuce.
peas, etc. These Of course, are now
gone, but there are still between four
and five hundred gardens having mid
summer and late vegetables In them.
One little boy eight years old has
garden from which his mother has
canned three dozen quarts of toma-
toes and has made ten gallons of
kraut all this in addition to the toma-
toes ana Cabbage WHICH LAS Oeeu
used from the garden. He has been
equally successful with other vege-
tables.
The weathre has been hard on late
vegetables, but the gardens give evil
dence of the careful work which has
been done, all Of which reflects the
highest credit on the work done by
Miss Mitchell, the supervisor who
gave advice and encouragement to
the children. Pulling weeds isn't a
task which the average boy chooses,
but Miss Mitchell made them see
that they couldn't grow weeds and
vegetables on the same garden plot.
Prof Hauser said that in many cities
the children have their gardens In one
great plat, but he said he preferred
the Keokuk plan Of garden in every
back yard. There is to be an exhibit
of fresh vegetables and Of canned
vegetables at the public playground
on August %, 20 and 80. Through
the courtesy of L. A. Hamill, Prof.
Hauser was given the use Of Mr..
Hamills car and chauffeur and was
able to visit gardens in all parts of
the city.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
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/ wants to zay to you Wilhelm.
Our poys am Wiped | see.
| dun no vot dc trooble vas,
But you muz not plane me
For hab poot 'em on de line,
And tried "a make EN- stay.
But ven de Yankees got close up,
Dey always rund away.
And as de Lordt won't helb no more
| dun no vat to do,
And how to Wind de pishness up,
Win not be left to you.
Oh dem big guns dat rore so loud,
Our soldiers vas Altered,
And ven | saw dem on de run,
vas leedle skeerd
For like de debil Yankees fight.
Wild dat short, sawed-off gun.
And ven dey shoots him at our poys
Dey soon begins to run.
And While dey am skeerd up so bad,
Wild doughboys on dair track,
All hades cood'nt stop the men
Ven dcy got started back
Dem fighters from America,
Dun no sieh word as quit.
Dey's offul reckless wild de guns,
And don't keer where dey hit.
First de Bulgars hollerd huff.
And got out OBJ de ring,
Dey wood'nt helb US Amy more,
And dis more troobles bring
Den While we keeps a fightin on.
Wild dout de helb Of Colt.
De Ottomans throws up de sponge
And strikes a Turkey trot
Den Austria and Hungary.
Dey both begins to squeal
And SEE dey neber keers a tam.
How bod it makes Us feel
At last we hab surrendered all.
But il most makes me sob,
Because We cood'nt vip he world.
And muss throw up be job
GEO NJ HUNT,
Lubbock, Texas
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
AN OFFICIAL RE
VIEW OF CONDITIONS

Increased returns from higher
freight and passenger rates are APP
parent for the first time in reports
Of railway earnings to the Interstate
Commerce Commission Compila-
tons by the commission for August
show an operating income Of Sl2s.-
123.0O0 for that month. or $4,000
600 more than in August 1917. Op-
Grating revenues jumped TO S5o2.-
759. 900, which was Sl36,O00, 600
more than the same month last year
Al the same time. however, expenses
increased 1855, 9s7 900, or Sll2.o00,-
600 more than in August, 1917
The report indicated also that the
Government has paid railroads in
compensation in the eight months
ending with August nearly S200.oOo,-
900 more than il has received as net
operating income.
For the eight months ended with
August operating revenue of all
roads was $3.05l 100000 as com
pared with s2,6ll. 100000 in the
same period last year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
Hindenburx to the Kaiser.

By Geo. NJ. Hunt. Lubbock.
Texas
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
THE REHABILITATION
or OUR WOUNDED

The United States GorerYmert is
resolved % do It's best lo restore eve
cry wounded American soldier and
sailor to health. strength and self
Importing activity
Until his discharge from The hospi.
tai all the medical and surgical trent
ment necessary to restore him 10
health Is under the jurisdiction Of
the military or naval authorities. ac-
cording 20 the branch Of the service
he is in The vocational training the
e-education and rehabilitation neces-
sary 20 restore him % self supporting
activity, is under the jurisdiction Of
the Federal Board for Vocational
Education
II he needs an artificial limb or
mechanical appliance the Government,
win supply il free. viii keep IL In
repair, and renew il when necessary
IF after his discharge he again needs
medical treatment on account of MS
disability, the Government will sup
ply Il free While he is in the hospi-
tai and while in training afterwards
the soldier or sailor will receive com
pensation as II in service and his
family or dependents will receive
their allotment.
A wounded soldier or sailor. al
though his disability does not pre-
vent him from returning TO employ
ment without training, can take a
course of vocational training free OF
cost and the compensation provided
by the war risk insurance act will be
paid 10 him and the training will be
free, but no allotment viii be paid
to his family.
Every Liberty Bond holder who
holds his bond is keeping up a part
Of this great work of restoring to
health. strength. and usefulness the
men who have suffered for their
country
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
WILSON ISSUES PROCLAIM
TON SIGNING TRUCE

Washington, Nov ll.-President
Wilson issued formal proclamation
at 9 o'clock this morning announc-
ing that the armistice with Germany
had been signed.
The proclamation follows:
my Fellow Countrymen: The ar.
mistice was signed this morning. Ev-
erything for which America fought
has been accomplished II will now
be our fortunate duty to assist By
example. by sober, friendly council
and by material aid in the establish
ment of just democracy throughout
the world.
WOODROW WILSON"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
GUY LOWREY KILLED
IN FRANCE OCT. 18TH

Gus Lowry, Lubbock raised boy,
nephew Of J y Green, was killed or
the western front on October sth
Guy was a mere boy, being hut eigh
teen years Of age. but be- took the
place Of a man in the great war and
died with valor on the field Of honor
The Avalanche joins with their many
friends in sympathy az their loss. bui
Il is comforting 20 know that he aid
not die In vain
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

Operating expenses amounted 70
81, 4s9, 100000, as compared with
last year Operating
income was S45S.476,00O, in compar-
ison with S65s sslO0O last year
The influence Of rate increases B.
shown by the item Of freight revc-
nues in August. amounting % S349,-
$4,000. as compared with $3.50 2sl,-
600. as compared with S25O.2St. 900
in August. 1917 Passenger reve-
nues amounted to Sll3.651 900. a.
compared with Ss1.923,000 in Aug.
ust. 1917
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
NO STEPS TAKEN TO
DEMOBILIZE THE NAVY

Washington. Now H. Secretary
Daniels today announced that no inn
mediate step would be taken toward
demobilizing any part Of the naval
forces Of the United States.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

The Portales Valley News killed a
full page of space last week by print
ing this in the center OF the page {;
"This Space for Advertising That
Did Not Come In" 1t has been our
experience that fellow has to get
out and hustle for what he gets, and
il the News man had worked his
town hard enough ne no doubt would
have filled that space with good,
juicy adj. Ask and ye shall receive.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

Read the half page ad Of the City
of Lubbock to the automobile own
ers. II is a warning that the State
Highway Law will be enforced be-
ginning November 10Th. Read the
ad and remember to obey. the law.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14
SALE

on Saturday. Noysnhter 23 1918
% my place one MI por.h " IN,
Canyon school house. shaH sell all
my farm stock, cps Ds u horses
cows, and hogs ilso, al my farm
machinery .Ths% aip good stuff
but must be sid
GOinb ~ 7 WEBB
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

ID. n. Arnett is up from Colorado.
looking after business interests and
also visiting relatives in this city.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

Do not surrender your liberty
bonds conditionally or un-coudition-
ally.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

c. II Smith Is attending 10 busi-
ness matters in Crosbyton this week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

In war times as in other times an
ounce Of practical efficiency is worth
a pound Of theoretical knowledge
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

Read The half page al Of the City
Of Lubbock TO the automobile own
ers. II is warning that the State
Highway Law will be enforced be-
ginning November 10th Read the
ad and remember 70 obey the law.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-14

Stop Look Loosen, Buy those
War Savings Stamps now
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

Von Edelsheim. Operations uroi
Sea, trans. 1918. pp. Ss-92.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

the world; therefore it has right to-
be considered a good sheer country. Our
lands are all in a high state Of cultiva-
tion, being well drained, which makes it
a desirable place for the raising OF
sheep as well as other stock.
we have enough that goes 10 waste
on the average farm in Indiana 70 keep
20 head Of sheep every year. There is
no farm of average size in Indiana that
cannot keep fifty head Of ewes and feed
them out or their corn field the increase
OF fifty ewes and never miss what they
have eaten except the weeds. In the
fall Of the year there is an abundance
Of food remaining in tho the corn fields
Of Indiana. This is az a time when the
western pastures are exhausted and
millions of western sheep could profit
ably he brought into Indiana ana 10
SUPPORTED. until January in the stall.
fields. There arc $4,000 farms in this
state. averaging IS acres per farm.
Twenty sheep TO the farm would mako d
total Of 100000 sheep in Indiana. In
stead of that total We find the rather
insignificant number of 100000 sheep in
this state. only one sheep where VIC
should have ten
VIC Indiana farmers can help win
this war just as much bs helping -
furnish meat and wool and help our
selves. also by adding a few sheep to-
our farms. The government should
help us by putting a bounty Of 50 or
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

perhaps less for the scalp OF every dog a
man Kills on his own farm Dogs not
only kill sheep but they carry diseases
and cause other troubles.
Farmers. wake up TO the situation.
Help to clothe and feed the country as
well as help yourselves. Buy a few
ewes. If You can't take the money out
Of your business 50 TO your banker.
Just think Of wool at IS cents and see
what YOU have for your increase.
some one may say that after the war
there viii not be such a demand. They
arc wrong. There viii be a great de-
mand fer song time for woof ana all
kinds Of meats. AS many western
ranches are being put out Of business
it VIII be left to US small farmers to
furnish wool and mutton. Don't worry
about ali oyer-productioR of sheep Ii
VIII be impossible fer years to come.
In the British Isles. where
rents arc high, the renter keeps a flock
Of sheep for no other purpose that to be
sure of having the money with which to
pay the rents. They know sheep are
sure money. If they can do that ON
lands worth $1,000 an acre. why can't
we do it on our land here in Indiana"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
FARMERS
SHOULD BE
SHEPHARDS
TINES BUREAU,
AT STATE CAPITAL.

INDIANAPOLIS IND. Feb. THAT
Indiana farmers should raise more
sheep far their meat and their wool
is the argument set forth i'm "a pub
lished statement by 81. T.. McHafie, Il
Wcll-knoWn sock raiser Of Coatesvillo.
McHanie is one or the leading sheep
raisers of the state
The cry Of the country asks the
farmer % raise more sheep McHaffie
said The country needs tho meat and
Tho manufacturers need the wool The
vest Is being driven out Of the sheep
raising business hss short grass more
home seekers and other causes. Indiana
IS the ideal sheep raising state. Indiana
: ono q TIC best biue grass states in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
siERBGAN 10 CONQUER UNITED
STATES

The most Dangerous foe OF Germany
Ia this generation viii prove g. b. the
tnted states. -Dr otto uetsch "a
ANdeatsche Batter Aug IS. 1907.
Operations against the United States
o. North America must be entirely diff
ferent. With that country. III particu-
Jar. pontcal frlTion manifest in CONF
'aereial aims. las not been lacking ia
recent yearss ani has until now been re-
IreHed chiefly through acquicsccncc on
~. part However. as this submission
has is limit the. question arises as to
'ta1 means ~ cap develop to carry out
cur purpose with force IL order 81 conn
hat the oncroaehmcnts of tho United
states upon our Interests. Our main
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
factor is our fleet

Iactor Is onr fleet. II Is
ovident. then that a naval war against
the United states can not be carried on
with success without At the same time
inaugurating action on land
IT is almost certainty. however. tha, a
victorious assault on the Atlantic coast
tying UP the importing and exporting
business q the whole country, would
bring about such an annoying situation
that the government would be willing to
treat for peace.
IF the German invading force were
equipped and ready for Transporting the
moment the battle fleet IS dispatched.
under average conditions these corps
can beg.n operations on American soil
within at least four weeks.
The United States at this time (leon IL
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
not in a position to oppose our troops
with an army of equal rank

$500 80 49, ~ - NAAeAA
The fact that one or two Of hor
provinces are occupied bv the invaders
would not alone move Tie Americans
to sue for peace. To accomplish this
end the invaders would have to inflict
real material damage hy injuring the
whole country through the successful
seizure OF many OF the Atlantic sea
ports ia which the threads Of the entire
wealth of the nation meet. tt should
be so managed that lire or Land oper-
atoms would be n close juncture with
the fleet. through which we would be
in position to seize IN a short time
many Of these important and rich cities,
to interrupt their means Of supply, dis
organize all governmental affairs. as
sumo control OF all useful buildings.
confscate all war and transport sup
plies, and lastly, TO impose heavy in
IDENTITIES.
"As 9 matter of fact, Germany is the
only great power which Ia in a position
TO conquer the United States Freiherr
Won Edelshein. Operations uron the
Sea, trans. 1914. pp. S6-92
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

q The producer and
the consumer hold daily
heart to heart talks
through these columns.
q There is no fictitious
value as an obstacle tc
a business hansactio..
through the want ads.
q You cannot afford to
miss the chances thrown
atyour feet on this page.
Mr.. Careful Buyer.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

Let Us Fay with Our Bodies
For Our Souls Desires. = oose-
as Heaven.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-06-07
AUSTRIA BECOMES
VASSAL OF GERMANY
NEW TREATY GIVES KAISER CON-
Troll OF AUsTRo-HUNoARiAN
ARMY FOR ALL TIME.
II There Ever Was a Common Ground
Upon Which the U. S. Might Have
Discussed Peace With Aus
tria. II Has Disappeared.

Washington. Complete subJugatlon
OF Austria-Hungary 10 German domi-
nation and the elimination Of any hope
for even semi-independence that may
have been entertained by the Czechs,
Jugo-Slnvs and other anti-German ele-
ments In the dual monarchy Is seen
here as the certain result of the new
military treaty between Germany and
Austria-IIungary.
The state department has just re-
ceiyed through its own sources what
Is believed TO be the text of this re-
markable document, and 1t is said to
confirm the general statements of its
provisions already announced In the
press. Among other things IL shows
that II there ever was common
ground upon which the United States
might have discussed peace with Aus
tria. Il has disappeared along with
what liberty OF action had been left
to the dual monarchy by her ally.
In this treaty, as officials here In
terpret it Austria-Hungary surrenders
10 Germany not only for the present
but for the future as well. the com
plete control OF her military estab-
llshment, In time of peace as well as
in war. This carries with 1t the right
to organize the Austrian army even to
It's personnel. which means that the
Germans will hold to military service
under her own commanders IL neces- !
sary every fit Slav. Czech. italian.
Pole and Rumanlan comprising the
population of the Austro- Hungarian |
empire. II follows that there can be
no political independence OF these peo-
pies.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-06-07
AMERICANS V|CTORS
IN P|CAROY BATTLE
ATTACK AND CAPTURE TOWN
FROM HUNS, TAKING
MANY PRISONERS.
Germans Lose Heavily in Killed and
Wounded, the American Casualties
Being Slight, Fight Lasting Only
Forty-five Minutes.

With the Army In France-Ameri.
village of Cantigny, northeast of Mont
didier, attaining all their detectives.
The German counter-attack was feeble.
The American losses were light, but
the Americans captured 200 Germans,
Including two officers.
The American attack was along a
two kilometer front and it seems to
have taken the hard-hitting Americans
just about three-quarters of an hour to
complete their conquest, which in
Guided that amount of territory as
well as the village of Cantigny-an
exceptionally short time for such an
operation.
This remarkably fine showing comes
as fitting companion piece to the
brilliant work done by the United
States soldiers in repulsing an enemy
assault made against them in the same
region the previous morning. One
American division was attacked at that
time, and the gray coats met with
complete reversal at all points.
This enemy attack was not heavy
one, however, and was easily dealt with
by the Americans, who had the situa-
tion well in hand at all times.
Word of these two victories has
added much to the very favorable i'm
preston which the American troops
already have created along the British
front.
IL was a roregone conclusion that
the Germans would make the newest
Of the allies along this front the OBJ
iect of an attack in an attempt to push
them back and thereby create feel
Ing that they had formed a weak link
In the defending chain.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-06-07
j. S. FORCES PUT
OUT $4,000 HUNS
AN ENTIRE GERMAN DIVISION
is CRUSHED sY AMERICAN
TROOPS UNDER PERsHIno.
Two Regiments Practically AnnihiI-
sfed In Assault Upon cantigny.
When Our Boys Demonstrated
That They Mean Business.

With the Army 10 FraDee.--An en-
tire German division D2.Go0 mem wa,
put OUT or action for ~ least month
during the battle OF cantigny. 1t was
learned Saturday
Two regiments were praefieniIy
nnnibiiated IN the American assault on
The village. The remainder Of the diw-
sion, which was IN reserve. was cut up
either Ia cOunicr.atfacks or by artillery
fire.
The division. therefore, IL useless
nniii II II reorganized The boches
are now under the necessity Of holding
this division here when II might other
wise be diverted 10 the new Cham
payne battle area
a German carrier pigeon. killed by
shrapnei. fell Ia front OF our lines Sat
arday The message was recovered
and handed over 10 the French In
telllgence Officers. II was message
from a regimentnl commander near
Scissors 20 the divisional commander
In the Montdldier region. The knowl-
edge thus obtained was used TO adyan-
tnge.
Another valuable biz OF information
resulted from the shooting down OF an
enemy aeroplanc. of which the pilot
was killed and the observer wounded.
There - great aerial activity and
continuous heavy cannonading on this
front. The American artillery keeps
the enemy rear areas under constant
pounding
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1918-06-07
WAR COUNCIL IAUDS
AMERICAN FORCES
COMPLETE CONFIDENCE NOW IN
FINAL VICTORY OVER THE
HUN HORDES.
Transportation Of a. 8. Troops TO
Battle Front Declared by Supreme
War Council to Make Impossible
Victory for Germans.

london. The supreme war council
which has had under ndvisement the
entire war situation. hns expressed In
on official statement. made public
june 4, fun confidence In the outcome
~ the war, with The aid Of the Amcri-
can forces.
Complete confidence 10 General F0ch
also n expressed and tribute Is paid
20 President Wilson Tor his co-opera-
zion IN the work 81 transporting and
ifiFndinE Americans troops.
After a review Of the whole position,
the supreme war council n convinced
ihst The allies, bearing the trials Of
The forthcoming ordeal with the same
fofiitudc they have ever exhibited IA
drfense Of the right. viii battle the
sucnya purpose and Ia due course
bring him 70 defeat. Everything pos
fipie q being done 10 sustain and sup
ft5ri the ARMIES IN the field.
Thanks % the prompt and cordial
cooperation OF the president Of the
United States. the arrangements which
were set on foot more than two months
ngo Tor the transportation and brlgad.
lax u American troops will make II
Impossible Tor the enemy 10 gnin vic
tory bf wearing out the allied reserve
before be has exhausted his own.
The supreme war council - confident
81 the ultimate result and the allied
people ARE reaolute not 10 sacrifice
single one Of the free nations OF the
world 10 fhe deNpoiism 81 Berlin. Their
armies are displaying the same stead.
fast courage which has enabled them
Ga maay previous occasions 10 defcnt
. German onset They have only TO en-
dufe With faith and patience TO the
end 70 make victory Tor freedom Sc
cyrc