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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
Nav Open OIL Fields.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5.-Open-
ing OF the second naval reserve oil
fields in California, to supply oil for
the railways, may be one OF the re-
suits Of government operation, rail-
way men declared here today. They
believe the government will take that
of relieving the railway OF
shortage.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
No Sympathy

Chicago News: The trouble with
an investigation started for political
purposes Is that 1t is likely to reveal
facts embarrassing to the Investigate
ors. That, however, is some compen
sation to the public that foots the bills
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
Trotsky Goina Hlmsef.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 5.-Foreign
Minister Trotsky Is going to Brest-
Litovsk in person in an attempt to
persuade German peace delegates
there to transfer their negotiations
to Stockholm, according to Berlin
advices today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors, also the Eagle lodge for
the kindness during our recent be-
reavement. Also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
MR.. AND MRS. R. K. PHILIPS
AND FAMILY.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
FUNERAL RECORD
James Z. philip.

Funeral for the late James L. Philip
was held yesterday at 2 p. M. from
the home of his parents, on the Mid
die road, Rev. Johnson, Of Sandusky,
officiating. The pallbearers were
James Moriarty, Louis Moriarty, Rob-
bert Philip, William O'Neill, Jesse
Frueghling and Harry ~Frueghling.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

DanviIle. N. Y, a village Of 1000 in
habitants, closed all stores. banks and
factories recently to get in the potato
crop from surrounding fields for fear
the early snow and wet weather would
cause it to rot.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

in session here adopted resolutions
demanding a $3.50 division Of profits
on next years crop with the sugar
manufacturers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

STARTLING discovery makes old
tires new; guaranteed additional
5000 miles at less than half cost OF
new tires; makes tires puncture and
blowout proof. Used universally IN
Europe. Great war time seller; OLD
established half million dollar or.
poratton wants men with ability in
each county; open small plant and
handle local business; $500 to $1,000
capital required. Should make $4,000
to $4,000 annually. Armstrong. Suite
5000 East Jackson. Chicago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

Misunderstanding clerk, n with
experience in office work preferred.
Must have references. P. o. o 80
Warsaw, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

$50 A WEEK to special agents to
travel by automobile and Introduce
30Ocandle power coal oil lantern for
farmers, dairymen, hucksters. gard.
ners, contractors, army camps, ETC.
We furnish the auto free. Write for
particulars, Thomas Mfg. Co.. 8433
Rex ST., Dayton, Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-To hear from owner OF
good farm for sale. State cash
price, full description. D. F. Bush,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-To loan money on furni-
ture. pianos. live stock. etc., on
easy payments. Strictly private.
Phone 963. Keokuk Loan Co. over
Miller's shoe store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED--Lady Of good business
ability for so days to Introduce
work especially helpful to growing
children. S1.50 a day guaranteed. Ad
dress B. c., care this Office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE-Grocery store and
dwelling combined, doing splendid
business. Also corner lot, all on car
line. VIII pay you to investigate. In
quire 1926 Timea.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-Lady of fair education,
unencumbered. to travel In ch1lo
welfare interest. Teachers preferred
$50 month above expenses, suaran-
.teed. Address f., care this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-At once, 10000 duli
safety razor blades to sharpen at
Woodbury's, 1104 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
MISCELLANEOUS

ESTABLISHED oil and gas produc-
ton paying - per cent dividends;
will be increased to "a per cent In
February. Limited amount treasury
stock offered for sale, bank refer
ences as to personable and properties.
Killarney Oil Co.. Independence,
Kansas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
LOST

LOST OR STOLBN-Dog collar and
license tag. Return to 4l0 South
Fourth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

'LOST-The party who was seen tG
pick up child's scarf by Sinton's
barn, yesterday evening. is known.
If returned to this office Immediately,
no further trouble will be caused.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

Want Their Share of Profits.
limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
SAGINAW, Mich, Jan. 5.-The Mich
igan State Beet Growers association
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

LOST-Ball Of grey Red Cross yarn.
between Graham hospital and IA
Call Graham hospital.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-627 South Third, five
room house, lights and water. In
>quire 1913 North Seventh IT phone
Red 1896.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FIVE bright capable ladies to travel.
demonstrate and sell dealers. $1,000
to $4,000 per month. Railroad rare
paid. Goodrich Drug Company, Dept.
SIG, Omaha, Nebr.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
..retarv Woodwork clum Makes Re.
rort Of Activities During 1917 OF
This Organization Of
state Boosters.
MORE PUBLICITY GIVEN
u.xkeye Organization is Showing
What Can Be Done Along Boost
er Lines, Especially
as to Products.

Tho Greater Iowa association counts
,mone its members a large number
N the leading business men OF south
4 stern Iowa. These and all other
rrogressive citizens will be interest
"a n the annual report Of Secretary
IWoodworth Clurn. who says:
coincident with the declaration OF
var by the United States, this asso-
r,ation offered all It's facilities and
Earvice to the federal government
Srhis offer was accepted in some de-
free through requests for co-opera-
I'm In matters of confidential char
bcter, The association specifically
Uttered to organize the two Liberty
oan campaigns-but this offer was
Nm accepted. However, your sec
Eetary has received an indirect IN
hurry as to whether or not we VIII
6e willing to organize Iowa for future
Liberty loan campaigns-and we nave
answered in the affirmative.
! At the request Of the Iowa Council
bf National Defense. the association
obtained statistics relative to the
production and marketing OF Iowa
toal, and was ON the point OF effect
Ing an equitable arrangement with
owa coal operators-when the mat
Ter was disposed Of in another way.
Our president, Colonel French, be
Ing convinced that the development
"a the socialistic ideas Of the National
Eonpartisan league would seriously
njure both rural and urban business
Ia Iowa, directed your secretary to
proceed to North Dakota and Mime
Eota and make a personal study OF
he propaganda. Your secretary spent
Tour weeks in this investigation and
bis findings are contained in a spec
al report. handed you herewith.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-Six modern house
with good barn, 1905 Blondeau.
Phone Red 1925.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
o TRADE.

FOR TRADE-Good 80 acr farm for
stock Of groceries. Address Grocer,
care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-Five room house. water
in kitchen, GOT Palean. Phone
Red 1892.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
-
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One slightly used play
er piano at bargain price. Dun
can-Schell Furnitures CO..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

LOST-New Years afternoon. be-
tween Seventh Orleans and Keokuk
club, pink m pin. Please leave
at Gate City office. Reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-Six room strictly mod
ern house. hot water heat. See
E. w. McManus.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-Five room cottage, furn'
ished or unfinished, two blocks
from cereal plant, reasonable. to the
right party. Also two furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. Phone
gRed 1887.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms,
everything modern; a be used
for light housekeeping. Phone R. s07.
1920 Blondeau.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE-One Of the best equip
ped shoe repair shops, in a live
western Illinois town; doe an annual
shoe repair business over $4,000.
Also has a shoe stock In connection
on a commission basis, which mora
than pays the running expenses. Ono
Of the best paying propositions in
Illinois for two young hustlers. For
particulars enquire Mrs. e. j. Korsch-
eyer 1924 Johnson. Phone B 1860.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
Helps Win Good Roads Fight.

O az eficiency-plus millions Of dollars
was saved to the state. Your secre-
poi kary Is proud Of the part the associa-
ing ion took in this fight
We Greater Iowa week-October 1 to 8
fsLo was observed in practically every
aov city and town In the state. Iowa
"ipa made products were generally dis
=, 2 played mass meetings were held IN
lloel every county and the story of the
tie 4 ersrv schoai ronno plans afready are
NOV hinder way 70 make this observance
cyl even more effective in 1918.
All OF the active secretaries Of the
commercial clubs In Iowa have been
,pect organized into a bureau of the Great
er Iowa association through which
promotive work in the state is being
Standardized and by means Of which
fir3 community effort is being co-ordinat-
reat ED. This bureau has agreed to sub
durin stitute pep" for lethargy In the small
o2er1 er clubs Of the state.
s th More than one hundred different
ha1 publicity stories have been sent to all
the newspapers of Iowa and to a Sc
! INJECTED list OF newspapers throughout
sinodNthe world. These have been very
!. TIM lowa a1,Lo,,pI - 49, ay;dancas Of
&c Ipuoiication as far away as Hawaii
Seven issues OF the Iowa Magazine
8 thlhaye been published and circulated
Tilt ljthroughout the United States. Many
comments are on file in this Official
issuelvery favorable. The magazine has
In thlpeen granted second class privileges
. lesIDy the postal authorities
3Therl Il
Or thu Travelogs Of state Prepared.
Is Two travelogs, one covering the
southern and the other the northern
part Of Iowa, have been completed
fand exhibited in many cities and
vice within the state. Each travelog
as eighty-five beautifully colored still
MS aypictures and 1900 feet of moving-pic-
V tniElre iilm, describing Iowa scenically.
molnistorically and industrially. The as
~ sisFociation has its own complete me-
oo.vyEnanical equipment for the projection
ysagpi these pictures and film, and en-
Its own operator.
lid -FOUR secretary on several occasions
pas been asked to help organize COM
no nercial clubs and rehabilitate clubs al.
owarI ready organized, but inactive. AS this
aveRs one of the essential duties Of the
n th 'reater Iowa association, this help al
ways has been extended,-in most
Eases without expense to the small
Clubs.
vice Scarcely a day passes but the secre
I'll Earys office is asked for special infor.
lena natlon concerning Iowa, for use in
SEM 'uo Papers, debates, etc. Every such
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-14O1 Main street, good
location for meat market and gen.
eral store. Pechstein & Nagel Co..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT--Storage room for house
hold goods. clean. dry and free from
sermin. Low insurance rate. Col
.er Stationery Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR notwithstanding room, with
board. Call at 407 Morgan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE-Bay mare, $50 lbs. good
driver or delivery horse. VIM. Muir
ply. Phone 1856.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR Neutrality-suspicious. room at GIG
Concert.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-Seven room house, 80
South Fifth, bath and water; large
yard, near cereal works and other
factories. Inquire Shultz's store, 212
South Fifth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-1412 Blondeau street,
foul room cottage, gas, water, cleo
trio lights, toilet in house. Pech-
stein & Nagel Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-1419 Main street, our
bottling works, would mako good
work shop. Pechstein & Nagel Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-Modern room with board
for gentleman or lady employed.
,7O6 High St.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE-Medium weight driving
horse, cheap if sold at once. 619
High street, OF telephone Red 556.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR RENT-First floor apartment
furnished for housekeeping, sepaI-
ate from rest of house; has piano.
private bath and stationary laundry
tubs. Also an apartment on second
floor. Alexander Apis. 727 North
Ninth. Phone Black 1880.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE-Piano, cheap. Black
1921.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE-A good work or driving
mare, 1900 lbs, cheap. Goo de-
livery wagon and harness, also some
loose hay. G. c. Cox, IA mile out
johnson street road.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-Position by competent
and experienced ~bool1keeper. Ad
dress G. r., care this Office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE-A fresh cow. ]. A. Rob
erts, phone r. 1875.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-Gir1s and women for
steady work at Irwin-Phillips Co.
garment factory.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-Delivery boy at Handy
Grocery, 900 High
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-05

WANTED-A good wash woman.
Phone Red 1893.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
FIND GUN EQUIPPED
WITH SILENCER, AND
ACID IN |. w. w. ROOM

SACRAMENTO. Calf. Dec. IA
Walls Of acids and "A revolver equipped
with a Maxim silencer were taken in
a raid in San Francisco in the rooms
Of Godfrey Ebel. one of the defend
ants in the Industrial Workers OF
the World conspiracy case. Thomas
NtulhaH. deputy United states mar
snail testified at the trial here to-
day
Accounts Of raids on T. w. w
headquarters throughout the west
were given by James 3. HoIohan.
United States marshal at san Fran
cisco, and several OF his deputies.
With the beginning Of the taking
OF testimony, all Of the defendants.
with the exception Of Miss Thee
dora Pollock. Basil Sailors, A. L. Fox
all OF San Francisco. all of whom
were y. @ Coghlan and Harry NJ
Mckee, Fresno attorney, maintained
their silent defense" Some de-
PENDANTS took notes on the proceed
ings. and several apparently dozed
or read.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
MARCH AWARDED
SERVICE MEDAL
Given Highest Honor of u. S.
on Recommendation of
Gen. PerShing.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Il. - Upon
recommendation Of Gen. Pershing
and with the approval OF Pres't Will
son, Secy. Baker today awarded the
distinguished service medal TO Gen.
Peyton G. March chief of staff The
award was made before a large as
semblage Of army officers.
Secy. Baker said il was 10 him
peculiarly happy circumstance that
the recommendation that Gen.
March be decorated had come from
the commander of the American ex-
peditionary forces While the whole
nation joined Mr. Baker said. in ac-
acknowledgement of the heroism of the
eXpediuonary forces il was a strik-
ing indication Of the unity Of purpose
that the soldiers overseas similarly
appreciated he work Of these officers
and men whose duties had held
them at home
Gen. March, in relpy. said he
would take pleasure in presenting to
the secretary very soon his recon-
mendatiOns that other officers VINO
have contributed largely 10 the sue
cess OF the American military pro-
gram although they have been forced
to remain in the United States. be
awarded decorations For himself
he said, he took pride in the fact
that the recommendation for his
own decoration had come through
regular military channels and he
added that he had listened with
pleasure TO what Mr. Baker had said
to him personally Of his services as
head Of the American armies
Gen. Pershing's recommendation,
which reached ne war department
on Dee. T. was as follows:
cit is recommended that the dis
tinguished service medal be awarded
Cen. Peyton c. March. chief of staff.
L. s. A., for exceptionally meritorous
and conspicuous service. As corr
handing general of the artillery Of
the first army he initiated and pre-
pared the plans for the organiza ton
OF the artillery of the American
army i'm France. As chief of the
United States army. he has rendered
services Of inestimable value 10 his
country"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
CASkET MANUFACTURERS
ELECT HEINTZ, LEADER

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. IA
At the closing session Of the Casket
Manufacturers AsSocia ton of Amer
lea here Friday. p. b. Heintz. Of Bos-
ton. Mass. was elected president Of
the organization cor the coming wear.
Austin a. Breed, OF Cincinnati. who
is the retiring president. was elected
vice president, and George d. Rich
ards. of Chicago. was electe3 secre-
tary treasurer.
Six new members Of the executive
committee were named as follows.
y. p. cannon, Atlanta. Ga; +. Reim.
ir.. St Paul, Mimi: John r. Post.
Brooklyn. y. "; Carl Boshard. De
roit Mich. A. r. Belts. Cincinnati.
and r. +. Rhombers. Dubuque. Ia.
Brown Laadoue, Of New York. adj
dressed the convention on labor aft
CT the war" and urged "a progressiva
and constructive attitude by employ
ers toward their employees i'm the So
luton of labor problems.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
SECRET SOCIETY
Of SOCIALISTS
Young Peoples League Plans
to Disguise Itself if
u. S. Takes Hand.

CHICAGO. Dec 14-An outline
OF a plan 10 perpetuate the Young
Peoples Socialist league by means Of
a secret. disguised organization IN
the event of the leagues suppression
by the government was before the
jury today i'm the trial Of Victor L.
Berger and four other socialist lead
ers. charged with conspiracy to vio-
late the espionage act.
Irwin Fred Weber, Pennsylvania
secretary of the Young Peoples So
cialist league, identified letter
written by him TO William r. Kruz.
telling that a fellow member. Com
rade Slime. who had been drafted
was in prison because he would not
drill. The witness identified Kruz
answer saying:
II am sorry TO learn that Comrade
slime is at the camp but still I am
just a little proud of the fight ne is
putting up"
Arnold Schiller. a draft soldier
today finished his direct testimony
as 10 plans Of socialists to evade the
draft and underwent cross examina-
ton.
Questioned by counsel for the dc
Tense Schiller said he left home be-
cause OF his activity against the
draft. as his father. also a socialist.
did not agree with him on that
point.
HE said he was in bad" with the
military authorities because of in
subordination.
He denies that he told william
Bross Lloyd. recent candidate for
United States senator from Illinois
that he had turned against Kruz to
save his own hide"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
BRETHREN.

First-Rev g. w Rencb. d. D.. pas
tor. sunday school at SO a. m. Harley
F1reStOne, superintendent Primary
school meets at the same nour: Miss
Margaret Whtimer, superintendent.
first Church Of the INSTRUMENTATION
av. and Miami ST Rev Il. r. George.
pastor. sunday school at Q 80 a. m.
?. @. Stahly. superintendent
Second-Cushing and Van Buren, SITS
Rev. Ralph g. Rarick. pastor. 500 Dia-
mOnd av sunday school. Q 80 A. m
wesley W. Zimmerman. superintendent
10 80 q. m.: "Our Five Year Forward
Movement 6:4J p. m: Judas. the
Betrayer " Jesus" Prayer meeting
Tuesday az 7:4j p. m.
Conference Memorial United-610 s. ST
Joseph st. Rev. n. L. Young. pastor
Sunday school at 9 80 a. m. 4. Miss Alice
Gordon. superintendent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-14
FAIL TO BRING STRIKERS
AND EMPLOYERS IN LINE

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Dec a.
Limited service throughout tire day
light hours. with little violence re-
ported. was maintained today the
third Of Kansas City's street car
strike. Efforts by James Dahm. rep
resenting the federal department OF
labor. 20 bring about a conference
between the company and the union
with city officers were unavailing.
Resumption Of service with police
protection on 100 cars was attended
today with an accident resulting IN
two deaths and the iujuring Of q
dozen 3 car got out or control on
the incline Of the Twelfth street
.iaduct, leaving the rails and de-
molishing itself against trolley
pole and q building.