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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
THE WORLD is YET YOUNG.

Wichita Beacon: In considering
the civilizations of Europe and Amer
lea and the lore of ancient Egypt
and China we are prone to think of
the world of enlightened humanity
as being old.
Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London.
each in it's time has become seat
of learning and progress, and they
are now old cities.
But If it is in the great plan that
the whole world shall be brought to
the blessings of modern enlighten-
ment, this must be accomplished by
close REORGANIZATION and the
spread of civilizations gospel. Man
kind has only beaten rude footpaths
between communities.
When the whole world is consid-
cred, it is apparent that the human
race is still in its infancy. Instead
of being a part of mature mankind,
perhaps we are merely witnessing it's
crude beginnings. a thousand years
are as watch in the night.
China. with it's 100000, 900 her.
mits, India coming out of it's chrysa.
lis, Africa basking in the enervating
sun of centuries, South American
empires scarcely touched by develop
lleul, WTeICucu MeAiCO, TIE great
peopled territories of half-barbarous
Slavs and Mongols-all these are
awaiting the magic of the little red
schoolhouse, the bible, self-govern-
n,ent and the great inventions.
Even in our own country we have
resources still scarcely untouched.
America is not old Plymouth. Amer
lea is the tremendous sweep of land
between the oceans whose destiny is
10 cradle the strong composite Of the
worlds peoples. America herself is
in it's formative stage.
When an average citizen can take
breakfast in London, play afternoon
golf in the midst of thousand
blooming electrically operated farms
on the banks of the Congo, listen to
lecture on Malayan culture in the
evening and go to sleep in modern
hotel on the Euphrates without en-
countering during the day any one
but weIl-informed, wholesome people,
then it may be believed that human
ity is well developed.
Instead of being a elimination of
the struggles of mankind in this
| vale of tears as many seem to
think it is, the present war may be
only the travail of it's beginning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Sioux City Journal: Three Amer
lean soldiers, turning soberly in at u
Lincoln pub" had their first, or pei
haps their second or third, experience
with English ale. Ale. you know-or
perhaps you don't knows a brewed
drink containing considerably more
body and also deceivingly greater
proportion of kick than beer,
Among others, the three American
soldiers were deceived and when
they finally negotiated the distance
to Eagle hut, the Y NJ c.. A. head
quarters. they were somewhat I'M
steady ION their pins" Also were
they inclined to the bestowal of gar
rulous condolences. For instance,
one of them insisted on reminding
Rev. DR.. Joseph Fort Newton, late OF
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but now of City
Temple, London, that it was Rev. DR..
Newton who baptized him back in
the states" years and years ago.
Rev. DR.. Newton, who, being an
Iowa product, had naturally made a
reputation for himself in London,
was SO shocked by the experience
that he told the world about it in n
sermon delivered last Sunday. when
/ see American boys staggering in
the street drunk, / hate London"
said Rev. DR.. Newton. And what was
the result Of that? Why, Just this:
Some thousands of American moth
ers who have given sons to the army
and navy for the fight against ruth
less Prussianism were thrown into
nuttering alarm for the moral safety
Of their boys.
Some thousands or hundreds of
thousands of good people in the Brit
ish isles were urged to doubt the
character and question the manhood
of all the lads that have come or will
come from the prairies of Iowa and
he Polish quarter of New York to
help them in their idealistic struggle
or democracy.
The clamor Of some well meaning,
but impractical persons who already
have seen fit to attack the American
commander in chief in France for his
wise and temperate efforts to elm
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE
THE SERVICE FLAG.

HE SERVlCE FLAG.
Dear little flag in the window there,
Hung with tear and womans prayer;
Child of Old Glory, born with star
Oh what wonderful flag you are!
Blue is your star in its field of white,
Dipped in the red that born of fight
Born of the blood that our forebears shed
To raise your mother, the flag, o'erhead.
And now you've come, in this frenzied day,
To speak from wndow-to speak and say:
81 the voice of soldier son
Gone to be gone till the victorys won.
II am the flag of the service, sir;
The flag of his mother speak for her
Who stands by my window and waits and fears
But hides from the others her unwept tears.
II am the flag of the wives who wait
For the safe return of a martial mate,
A gone forth where the god thrives
To save from sacrifice other mems wives.
81 am the flag of the sweethearts true;
The often unthought of-the sisters too.
/ the flag of a mothers
And won't down till the yictory's won't"
Dear little flag in the window there,
Hung with tear and womans prayer;
Child of old glory, born with star
Oh, what wonderful flag you are!
William Herschell, in Indianapolis News
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAID

mate the alcohol danger has been
given a deplorable stimulus.
In short blow, the consequences
Of which the Rev. DR.. Newton could
not have foreseen, has been struck at
the feeling of confidence and regard
between Americans and their prin-
cipal ally and between Americans
and their government. And the dow
was quite uncalled for.
No one will dispute the accuracy
of Rev. DR.. Newton when he says he
saw. three intoxicated American sol
diers. If he has been much OF a
pedestrian he has probably seen more
intoxicated Americans than that on
the streets of London since sast sum
mer. But he does not himself say
there has been much of that weak
ness. And all the responsible Amerl'
can and British authorities with one
voice declare there has been sur
prisingly little. Their statement
may be accepted with the same un-
reserve as that of the pastor OF City
Temple. On both sides we have the
truth. And looking at all the truth,
as even a reverend doctor ought to
do before he cracks on all sail, the
only decent and reasonable conclus.
sailor boy abroad is carrying on"
like man.
An acorn, which is generally con-
coded to possess respectable pos
sibilities, can produce giant oak IL
given time enough. Three unvicioua
American soldiers, granted little
too much ale and then breathed upon
by a conscientious reverend doctor
from Iowa. have brought forth over
night whole forest of mighty insin-
uations and timidities and doubts. 1t
is too bad that every eloquent anG
conscientious soul cannot occasion
ally be provided with a muzzle. The
temptation of the evangelist to deal
with every wrong in the same way.
by shouting it from the house tops
or from the pulpit, which is all the
same-is something that mankind can
often be thankful for, and sometimes
regret.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
Cheerfulness is an excellent wearing quail
ity-Samuel Smiles.
NOT YET TOO LATE

There have come at the first weeks in the
new year, as on many previous occasions, urg-
ent pleas from responsible men in England for
haste in American shipbuilding. The call is as
insistent now as it was before British admiral
ty reports showed that the submarine menace
was in fair way to be overcome. Lord North
cliffe has answered in seven words request
for an opinion as to the part the United States
should play in the war this year. ''Ships, first,
last and all the time he says. Not less clear
in statement is Sir Joseph Maclay British min
lister of shipping. Sir Albert Stanley, presi-
dent of the British Board Of Trade, says that
merchant ships will for the present be Ameri-
cas- most valuable contribution to the common
cause, and that every ship the United States
can build will be needed
Fortunately, for US and for our allies, it is
not too late to build the ships.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Wonder what upset your stomach -
which portion of the food did the
damage--do you? Well, don't bother.
If your stomach is in revolt; II
sick, gassy and upset, and what yoL
Just ate has fermented and turned
sour; head dizzy and aches; belch
gases and acids and eructate undi-
gested food: breath foul, tongue COAT
ed-just take little Pape's Diapep-
sin to help neutralize acidity and in
five minutes you wonder what boz
came of the indigestion and distress.
Millions of men and women today
know that it is needless to have dys-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
PATIENCE WITH RUSSIA.

The Russian ambassador at Washington has
spoken gratefully Of the temperate tone of
this country's newspaper press comment on the
Russian situation. He declares his firm belief
that ''patience with Russia will be justified
by the emergence of control by law from the
chaos and that order and a stable government
will result, in time. There is reason for pa
tience with Russia, while the utmost Impotence
may be felt with certain Russians who are en-
deavoring to catapult that nation into an alli-
ance with Germany. Patience is due to those
who have been patient The Russian people
have been patient under cruel provocation
They have been suffering for years under the
yoke OF. tyranny. Only few months ago free
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11


elements in order to enjoy the pro
gram offered by this matchless color
ed aggregation.
Mrs. Leila Real has resigned nel
position as saleslady with E. +. Der
tram and will leave with her ituv
daughter, Virginia, in a few days lo]
Hannibal, where she has accepted !
position in the ready-to-wear depaf']
ment Of large department store.
The coal situation in Memphis ~
been greatly helped by the arrival
several cars OF coal by local deale,r.,1
the past few days. Wood meets WI.
a ready disposal at $3.50 to "a ri
load y.
8. G.. Adams, north OF Mempnnl
on last Saturday, sold a Chester Wnn
hog to w. T. Barker for $109.5o.
"porker' tipped the beam at
pounds. Who can beat it?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
II Mixed with Sulphur It Darkens so
Naturally Nobody can

The old-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray,
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe, and folks are again
using it to keep their hair a good.
even color, which is quite sensiblel
as we are living in an age when 4
youthful appearance is of the great
est advantage.
Nowadays, though, we don't have
the troublesome task of gathering
the sage and the mussy mixing at
home. All drug stores sell the ready
to-use product, improved by the addi-
ton of other ingredients, called
"Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Com,
pound" 1t is very popular because
nobody can discover it has been ap.
Piled. Simply moisten your comb or
a soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time; by morning the
gray hair disappears, but what de-
lights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound. is that, bel
sides beautifully darkening the hair
after few applications, it also pro1
duces that soft lustre and appear1
ance of abundance which is so att
tractive. This ready-to-use prepara1
ton is delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire more youth
full appearance. 1t is not intended
for the cure, mitigation or prevention
of disease.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
Stomach Upset? Stop Indigestion,
Gases, Souness--Pape's Diapepsln
Instant Relief! Neutraze stomach acidity and stop
dyspepsia, pain, heartburn belching. Try it!

pepsla. A little Diapepsin occasion.
ally keeps the stomach sweetened
and they eat their favorite foods
without fear.
If your stomach doesn't take care
of your liberal limit without rebel
lion; if your food is damage in
stead of help, remember the quick.
est. surest, most harmless relief is
Pape's Diapepsin, which costs only
fifty cents for a large case at drug
stores. It's truly wonderful stops
fermentation and acidity and sets
things straight, SO gently and easily
that it is really astonishing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

dom was within their grasp but it has been
scratched from their hands by band OF sell
seeking autocrats of the Lenlne ana Irotsky
stripe who would turn the country over to the
mercies of Germany The great mass OF the
Russian people are entitled to the world s sym
pathy Let us be patient with them and 90
what we can to forward the day of real liberty
in that great country.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

OlutI lllS ludL Is NOl Ill llSluS.
Cedar Rapids Republican: There
is more ice this year than ever be-
fore, but that viii not make 1t much
cheaper next summer. With ice it
is not always question of how much
there is of it, but how much is the
demand and what does it cost to
leliver it.
Sioux City Journal: 1t is true, as
The Sheldon Mail says, that there are
scores of men in the general as
sembly as patriotic as the governor
himself. But they are not the ones
he governor is scared Of.
Des Moines Register: Dog bis
cult says the ST. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat, lis proverbially in existence to
make meatless day endurable for
Rover" At times it looks as if
Rover's owner may have to tackle
hose biscuits himself in the near
iuture
Ottumwa Courier: If you ever get
10 thinking that the Turk is lacking
in sense of humor, just remember
hat the philosophical faculty of
Constantinople, whatever that is, has
nominated Lenine, leader of Russia's
5olsheviki, to receive the Nobel
peace prize. If Jess Willard were a
Turk he would be elected PRECEDENT
If the Tatting club without opposi-
ton.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Chicago has
been getting SO much coal that the
critics in that city of DR.. Harry
Garfield, fuel administrator have
been able to work day and night in
offices warm as toast.
Iarshalltown Times-Republican
An automobile for every eight per.
sons in Iowa indicates a prosperity
that can buy bonds and hold them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
DRINK HOT TEA
FOR A BAD COLD

Get small package of Hambur!
Breast Tea at any pharmacy Take
tablespoonful Of this hamburg tea, pu
cup of boiling water upon it, poul
through sieve and drink teacup
full at any time. 1t is the most effec
tive way to break a cold and cur
grip, as it opens the pores, relievins
congestion. Also loosens the bowels
thus breaking cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely vege
table, therefore harmless.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
All Perfectly REGULAR.

Kansas City Star: 1t is true that
the men in cantonments did not get
warm clothing in time, but they had
the satisfaction of knowing that when
it did come 1t would be through reg
rlar and proper channels and bear
the check mark of every bureau
through which 1t passed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
Efficient Method

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: Secre-
tary McAdoo is right in supposing
that the best way to reduce travel on
the railroads is to cut out the adver-
Using. To stop advertising is the
simplest way to drive away business
that we know Of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

An employee OF the Buenos Ayres
Great Southern railway in Argentine
boasts of record of fifteen years
of service. during which time he has
not taken one hours leave of alb
sence, and in addition to that he has
mt in 1900 hours overtime.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Those Japanese troops coming by way of
Vladivostock to aid the cossacks against Ger
many and the bolsheviki look surprisingly like
the Russian troops shipped from Archangei
early in the war to help England and France.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

In Japan cord serves every pur-
pose of fastening, SO the people have
no use for buttons or for buckles or
hooks and eyes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

The bolsheviki seem to be justifying their
ominous title: They want more than Germany
is willing to give and apparently are quite set
on getting it. The naive simplicity of meaning
what is said never did appeal to German di-
plomacy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Mr.. Wilson uses his own typewriter. But
that shouldn It lead the kaiser to think that Mr..
Wilson takes dictation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: This is the
ife," should be the pet phrase of
every real worker who keeps busy
and who takes pride and finds joy
n his work. In fact, there is no
other life that is worth living.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

There is always such thing psychological mo.
Such moments constantly occurring if we only
knew it, Psychological moments often blum
dered upon than recognized The genius is the man who
recognizes such moment and avails Of tHenry Irving
Dodge.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Chicago lecturer almost creates bromide
by asking if civilization is disease.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Hey, Hoover! a freezeless dayl
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

Iarshalltown Times-Republican
An automobile for every eight per-
sons in Iowa indicates prosperity
that can buy bonds and hold them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-11

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
WANT MORE LIGHT
on AIR FAILURE
, -T
Senators Hint at Misuse Of
Appropriations in This
Connection.
(Eg \ ssoci4tcl prcssJ

WASHINGTON, May Inyestiga-
ton Of the army aviation situation
with a view 10 criminal prosecution
was urged today in the Senate Gross
extravaganza and misuse Of appropria-
tons for the aviation program were
suggested and in spirited speeches sew
eraI Senators declared further inyes-
legations shoul dbe MADE as to any
criminal or civil liabilities of those
responsible The reports OF H. Snow
den Marshall's special aviation COM
mittee also should be considered by
the Military committee, Senator Bran
dcgec said.
The committee is perfectly willing
to go into criminal investigation, -
Senator Hitchcock replied "lf the Sen.
ate desires, but | fee! such an inves-
tigatcn should be made by the ne.
partmcnt Of Justice because it has
power to prosecute
Senator King said he considered it
the committees "sacret duty TO make
further investigation and fastcn re.
spons!biity for the failure OF aviation
production. He had heard ii said, he
added, that Somebody ought to be
shot in connection with the delayed
production.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
GERMANS SENDING
BOYS TO THE FRONT
Drawing Heavily Upon Re-
serves TO Make Up for
Losses.

BRITISH HENDQUAETERS u
FRANCE. via Cuowa, May 2-The
German Geld depois are being heay.
lily drawn on to replace the recent cas-.
ualties. The 18th German reserve di-
vision has just received company Of
go boys Of the 1919 and 20 class
vino had only eight weeks training
and we're not to be put into the fight
ing unless absolutely necessary but
the fact that they are no win the di'
visions in the battle line suggests the
anticipation that they may have TO be
used. t.a.la,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
VICTORIA CROSSES
Won BY AMERICANS
Two Remarkable Air Ex-
plOits Come to Light in
Official Reports.
(Ey .Associated prcssN

LONDON, May .. The Victoria
cross has been awarded to Lieutenant
Allen Gerard and Allan Arnett Nc
Lead, of the Royal air force for deeds
which stand out even among the ex.
ploits in this branch Of the service.
Gerard when on an offensive patrol
with two other officers attacked five
enemy aeroplanes, shooting one down
in flames. lie then attacked an enemy
airdrome engaging single handed
some is machines which either were
landing or starting Oft and crashed one
of them against the airdrome.
A large number of machines then
attacked Gerard, but seeing one OF
his companions in difficulty he went
to his assistance and destroyed third
enemy machine.
Mcleod while flying at an altitude
of 5000 feet was attacked by eight
enemy machines which Owed at him
from all directions firing from their
front guns BY skillful maneuvers he
enabled his observer to fire bursts at
each machine in turn shooting three
down.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02

ct TX, to J. P. Kirby. trustee, 10: 20
in Arnett addition, city OF Fairmont,
81; Clark D. Taylor ct ux., to Giacoma
Priolett, same lot, $3.50; Russell s.
Clayton TO Antonio Yanero ct ux, lot
80 OF pike street addition, city Of
Fairmont, s4OO; w. E. Watson, Jr., to
Charles o. Jackson ct ux., lot Z, Walk
late, city of Fairmont, $40; c. B.
Highland Ell ux., to Antonio Yanera ct
ux., lot so of the Pike street addition,
city of Fairmont, 500; Lawrence
Fleming 10 Andrew L. Nickolich, tract
or 24-lO0 OF an acre in Fairmont dis.
trict, $500; Della A. Moran, lot ., block
16, East Park addition, Union hide.
pendent district. 81; A. Blanche Da.
Wis ct viz, to Della A. Moran, lot 8
block 16, East Park addition, Union
Independent district, $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
WANTS UNLIMITED
POWER Over i8I
Secretary Baker Thinks I
Force Should be as LarG
as Necessary.
CEy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May > Secretalr
Baker at hearing today before t,t-
House Military Anairs committee =
confidential session asked that Con
gross grant minated power for I.
creation OF an army OF whatever Sis
necessary Tor the prosecution Oh Us
war,
He told the committee that it would
be Ill advised to restrict the number
Of men TO be utilized and that the size
of the army should be Increased III the
discretion Of the government as trans.
portatiun and equipment facilities war
ranted.
Secretary Baker indicated he would
submit proposed measure, probably
as an amendment to the draft law &c
grant the unlimited authority asked.
Secretary Baker was questioned ~
Inc committee regarding his views 70
increasing the draft age He said he
was studying tie subject and hgl
made no decision.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
Clarksburg Now
Has Police Matron

CLAGKSBURG, w. Va. May =
Mrs. Joe y. Craddock, wife OF the new
mayor. has been appointed police ma,
iron and will work with the Young
Womeu's Christian Association. the
Union Rescue Mission, the Associated
Charities and The Salvation Army.
The police matron vii! attend sessions
of tho Lolice court when female prison.
ers are tried.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
Window Glass Men
Buy Liberty Bends

Employees OF the Fsirnout Window
Glass company are right back Of the
Liberty bond issue and up until noon
today $i59Oo had been subscribed.
Seycntyetght men took the bonds The
amount Will be considerably in excess
Of this amount as fully quarter OF the
men are yet to be solicited.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
Will be No More
Army Discharges

CAMP DIN, n. j., May $50 great
is the need for men in the service now
that soldiers who failed to qualify for
trench duty will not be sent home as
has been done heretofore. Major Gen
eral Scott and Major General McRea,
it is announced recently agreed to
utilize these men in some of the non.
fighting units or TO send them to
schools for vocational training.