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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
BETTER Than CALQMEL
Thousands Have Discovered Dr.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
q Harmless Substitute.

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets the substi.
tute for calomel - are q mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the result
of Dr.. Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
His efforts to Danish It brought out these
little Olive-colored tablets
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel does, but have no bad after
effects. They don't injure the teeth like
strong liquids OF calomel. They take hold
of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why
cure the liver at the expense Of the teeth?
Calomel sometimes plays havoc with the
gums. So do strong liquids 1t is best not
to take calomel, but to let Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches, ~dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
q disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel doggy" and
heavy" Note how they 'clear" clouded
brain and how they ssperk up" the spirits.
10c and 25c box. All druggists.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
PREPARING FOR
CENTENNIAL
Gangs Of Workmen Are Busy on Cap
itol Grounds and Buildings
for Big Illinois
Celebration.

SPRINGFIELD, H., April IL
Several gangs of workmen are en-
ployed in and about the state capitol
building preparing that structure and
the surrounding grounds for the big
centennial celebration this year.
The concrete base for the statue Of
Abraham Lincoln was laid several
months ago. Workmen are now
busily engaged in facing this base
with Massachusetts granite. An en-
ormous derrick has been set up to
carry the huge stone blocks to their
proper places.
A number Of granite steps, said to
have been purchased by Sculptor
O'Connor when the state refused to
appropriate the money for them.
have also arrived and will be put in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12

covery. Several days ago, however,
he suffered an attack of pneumonia.
He gradually became worse. Rela-
tives were called to his bedside this
week Early this morning the young
man passed out Of this life without
gaining his greatest desire, that OF
being soldier.
William Pieper was born and rear.
ed in Fort Madison. He was a young
man who possessed scores of friends.
He was Industrious and model
young man from the moral standpoint.
He was a member of the knights OF
Columbus and ST. Mary's churchl
He is survived by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Chris Pieper; three sisters.
Mrs. Chas. Shuddell of Chicago, Mrs.
Louis Hoenig and Miss Dorothy Peip-
er Of this city; brother, Chris
Pieper, Jr., and his grandmother.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pieper, all of this city.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made but some plans should be
arranged. to give the young man the
military burial that he deserves.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12

"a am confident that the reports
which will CORE in tonight will show
that keokuk has exceeded her quota, I"
City Chairman J. o. Boyd said this
morning. 1--WE are not going to stop
there, but will keep on plugging away.
! will receive reports from the chair
men tonight, and | hope to have the
account all tabuIated by tomorrow, 50
that we can tell just where we are in
the first week Of the campaign. I am
confident now, however, that from the
reports already received, and from
those which | know are to come in,
we will reach our quota"
Chairman Boyd is urging all OF the
chairmen of the wards, and different
members of the ward committees to
get their reports in as soon as possible.
They must be turned in by tonight.
There are still some of the wards
missing, and the only reports from
these are through the bank subscrip-
lions. The people who have suoscrib-
ed for bonds this week, are asked to
20 to the banks, through which they
subscribed, next week, and arrange
for payments. 1t is really imperative
that this be done.
Chairman Dunlap of the county or
ganization expressed his pleasure at
The news that Iowa was the first Of
the seventh district states to go over
the top Word to that effect was re-
ceived here this morning and was COM
municated to Mr.. Dunlap. "Hurrah
for Iowa" was his comment. That's
fine" City Chairman Boyd said. There
was genuine satisfaction everywhere
in the announcement that Iowa was
no laggard, and that the quota was
reached and more coming
The homer of buying the first Lib
erty bond in Keokuk goes to the sixth
ward. The first bond purchased was
that for $1,000 which was purchased
by c. D. Streeter, Jr. The proud
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12

At husking bee in Somerset. KY,
light yellow ear bore red grains in
the form of an almost perfect cross.
The ear was placed on exhibition and
attracted much attention, adding con-
siderably to the towns Red Cross
subscription
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
Charles w. Hastings of orang,

Charles w. Hastings of Orange, ~
j., who will be SO years old next
August, industriously plies the knit
ting needles these strenuous days TO
help along the work of the women,
Mr.. Hastings was in the leather max
ing and repair business for over 40
years and always mas been an expert
with the needles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12

NEVER MIND what you've tried and what
IN has failed, or how bad II IL, or how long
you've had It. You try Sewers GERMFo
for your skin trouble, and you'll get relief
You'll get relief right of. Tho itching and
burning stop and the skin heals, clears up.
becomes healthy and smooth.
Sounds pretty strong, but you just try Il and
see. You don't have to risk any money
GERMFO has got to do what 10 claimed for IL,
or IL costs you nothing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
PREDICTION Is MADE THAT kE0KUK WILL !
I. REACH QUOTA OF LIBERTY BONDS TONIGHT
BOND SAYINGS

BOND SAYINGS
A bond in the hand is worth two
in the booth.
Keep your money-invest In Lib
erty bonds.
While your money ), fights the
kaiser make it work at.home for
you. Buy Liberty bonds. .
A better investment than q Lib
erty bond-two Liberty bonds.
Don't put off until tomorrow the
bond you can buy today.
Buy bond for baby.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12

City predicted this afternoon that keokuk would
by
yesterday made from delinquent
Iowah
plan has
awarded the sixth At the time the bond
bought the man
claimed honor Mr. streeter has
buying nrstL Liberty
today 5000
kbourne fund in bonds Of the third
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
FEW REASONS
Why Women Should Invest in the Third Liberty Ldan
Bond Issue

BECAUSE
is
8 eandsec
Of
It will supply money be loaned our allie
The y
Of loyalty
/ . IN o.
1t is in The Of rue
to in
government
nat cal
j. tho Of your owe o
D.
Chicago Chairman
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12

father Of the young man, being chair
man Of the first ward expected OF
course to enter the bond on his books
However. the chairman of the sixth
ward committee did little figuring
The bond sales are credited according
to residence
Z. D. Streeter, Jr., at the time the
bond was bought, was domiciled in
the sixth ward. He was at st. Joseph's
hospital, which is in this ward, conse-
quently the chairman Of the sixth
ward claims the honor of putting the
first bond on his books. The justice
of the claim was admitted by Mr..
Streeter and as result the sixth
ward is given credit for the first bond
purchased.
The first 100000 in bonds here was
subscribed by TAO persons. 1t is hop
ed to secure wider distribution Of
subscriptions in the remainder OF the
quota.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
Appeal to Farmers.

The following appeal to the people
in the rural districts to support the
bond issue is issued by Secretary Nc
Adoo and was received here by Chair
man Dunlap today:
DIES MONIES, Iowa, April II, J. A.
Dunlap, Keokuk, Iowa:-Mr. Nesbit
asks me to submit following statement
from Secretary .McAdoo for use in
farmers schoolhouse meetings tomor-
row night. Please distribute it at
once as widely as possible through
county branches. Delayed recent
makes immediate action imperative:
ITO the rural residents of Amer.
lea:
at is a matter Of supreme national
Importance that the treasury of United
States shall be supplied at all times
with amount Of money needed to furn-
ish food, the clothing, the guns. the am
munition required by our soldiers to
fight successfully for the safety and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
13;ISl7J

ls . delightful, pure, clean, odoriess liquid.
You just rub II on, and away Il goes, right
down into the pores, leaving no grease or
oil on the surface-nothing to rub off or stain
the clothing. No bandagss necessary.
Il stops Eczema. stops Itch, letter, Facial
stops Ivy Poisoning and Bsrbef's Itch. Nothing
better for Itching Piles. Burns and other hurts
Use GERMF0 and you'll soon be rid of your
skin trouble. Get IL at any good drug store.
20c-, Soc. Or q. Bottles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-12
The Convenient Button
Switch

Notice particularly the button
switch by which the electricity
is controlled. You simply press
this button lightly forward
with your thumb to start the
machine and draw it lightly
backward when you wish to
stop. The most simple device
you can imagine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
BUREAU HAS
MEMBERSHIP OF 521
Chart by Towns Hung i'll Headquarters
Home Economics Department
118 Additional Members.

4 chart showing the membership OF
the Farm Bureau III the various towns
IN Windham county for 1918 has been
hung in the headquarters in the board
OF trade rooms. The list includes 52i
IN the agricultural department and 1l8
in the home economies department. a
total OF 639 paid-up memberships. \
campaign for the renewal OF member,
ship for 1919 viii be started in Janu-
airy.
The membership for 1918 in the ac-
ricultural department. is divided as fol,
lows; Athens. 10; Brattleboro, 81
Brookiine, !; Dover, %; DummerstoIl.
~; Grafton, $; Guilford, 30; Halifax.
-; Jamaica. {; Londonderry. 8; Marl-
loro, .; Newfane, -: Putnev. %;
Roc bingham. %; Townshend, 90: Som,
erSef, 9; stratton, 3; Vernon. 80:
Wardsboro, ,; Westminster. 81: Whit,
ingham, 81; Wilmington, II: Wind
ham, %.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
CORN EXHIBIT TO
BE A FEATURE
Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Opens
Here Tomorrow at 1O.30-All Ses-
sions Open to Public.

Plans lave been completed for the sew
enth annual meeting II the Windham
County Farm Bureau. which will open
at 1920 O'Clock tomorrow forenoon in
Festival hall There will be separate
sessions of the a9risutural and home
economies sections Reports of county
and home demonstration agents will he
gwen, officers viii he elected and other
matters OF business Viii be taken up. The
home economics department of the local
schools will furnish and serve a luncheon
AZ noon under the direction OF Miss Helen
Lyman. school Instructor
he afternoon session, which viii opon
at l3o o o'clock. viii be Il Joint meeting OF
the men and women Miss jefferson Of
the Massachusetts, Agricultural college
viii give talk on Women Work in 1919,
and Glen G. Sevey, editor Of the New
England Homestead and secretary II the
New England Farmers War council. viii
give an address on The Outlook for the
Farmer Richard Pattee secretary of the
New England Milk Producers ASSOCIATION,
~ expected 10 be present and give his
opinion of the daily situation foi the com,
ing year
Indications point to a good display of
corn, with classes open for dent. flint and
sweet corn. Ribbon prizes will be award
ed in each class
The sessions are open TO the public and
all those interested in the work are urged
to attend
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
CRozIER LEAVES ARMY.
Former Ordnance Chief Resigns After
42 Years of Service.

BOSTON, Nov. 25.-Maj Gen Viii
liam Crozier. commander OF the Depart-
ment Of the Northeast. and former chief
.ot ordnance, announced yesterday that
he had resigned from the army and that
the resignation had been accepted,
effective Jan. L. He has been granted
n months leave of absence beginning
December !. After ~ years of hard
work IN the army, Gen. Crozier said he
felt he was entitled to rest and he
did not contemplate going into private
business, In q short time, he said he
hoped to travel in Europe with Mrs.
Crozier.
Gen. Crozier was born in Carroliton.
o., in 1855 and was graduated from
West Point Military Academy in 1876.
lie is an expert on ordnance and with
Gen. Burlington invented disappear
ing gun carriage. Gen. Crozier also in
vented a wire gun. He served in yari-
Gus Indian campaigns in the Philippine
lnsnrrection and was chief ordnance
officer of the Peling relief expedition.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
WEDDING TODAY IN
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Miss Ruth w. Childs, Daughter of Mai.
and Mrs. F. w Childs, Bride of
Ernest C. Young of Boston

The wedding of Miss Ruth Wentworth
Childs only daughter Of Major and Mrs.
Frederick W. Childs Of this town. and
Ernest Clifton Young of Boston. took
place this morning at 10 O'Clock in St
Nichaefs Episcopal church in the pres
cnce OF a large number of relatives and
other guests. Rev. Walter c. Bernard
rector OF the church. performed the cere-
mony. using the single ring Episcopal
service. The only decorations were
white chrvsanthenums used on the altar.
The bride. who was unattended
walked with her father who gave her in
marriage. Miss Grace Pike, organist at
the church, presided al the organ during
the ceremony. The bride wore travel.
ing suit Of dark blue velour de lain
trimmed with seal. with 4 black tailored
hat. and corsage bouquet OF orchids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Young left this morning
Tor a lo-days' wedding trip, including a
'lslt To Montreal pom returning they
will be at home at 800 Rivcrwav. Boston
Mrs. Young attended the attleboro
high school and took course in school
at IarrytoWn- ON the Hudson. after
which she graduated from Abbott acad
envy at Andover, Mass Since then She
has remained at her home in BrattIeboro
Mr.. Young Is bond teller and paving
cashier of the Fourth Atlantic bank on
State street Boston. He is a member of
the Boston City club and member OF
the Bankers association of Boston. He
! son OF the late Charles Young Of
Wellheet Mass.
The out OF town guests included Mr.
and Mrs. George \ Parker Of Sioux City
Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Huson Stewart. Mr.
and Mrs Allen Carpenter and Mrs
Grace Hadley. all Of Chester. Frank
Childs and daughter, Miss Elizabeth
Childs, OF Wilmington, ard Fred Chipman
OF Cambridge Mass
Major Childs. the bride, father. is
head OF the Childs insurance office on
Main street and i member of the An
cient and Honorable Artillery company OF
Boston.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
LIEUT.. CLARENCE GALE DIES.
Native of Jamaica, Naval officer. Was
Home OH Furlough.

Lieut.. Clarence Gale of the United
States navy. who had come TO his home
at South Amherst, Mass, to spend a fur
Tough. was taken i'll Sunday in the Dick
nson hospital OF PNEUMONIA He was
born at Jamaica in 1894. a son of Charles
}. and Ninifred A. Gale. He graduated
from Hopkins academy and Nocthamp-
ton commercial school. after which he
enlisted as yeoman in the navy. He later
served as an ensign. and had Just received
his commission as heutenantahd was to
have been stationed at Baltimore, Md Hc
had made several trips TO China. japan
and the Philippine islands lie married
April a last Miss Lillian Marie Hopkins
Of Berkeley. Cal. Besides his wife and
parents, he leaves brother, Milan. in
France; two sisters Mrs. Carl Goodrich
OF Amherst and Mrs. l.. ". Daniels of
Springfield. Mass, also Two sisters and a
brother, Ethel and Edith and Eugene. all
at home
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
NAVAL UNITS RETURNING.
Small Craft, Including Submarines, First
10 Be Demobilized.

PARIS, Nov, 25.The American naval
establishment in European ports and va
ters is being reduced rapidly since the ar
mstice. 1t is intended to order home
soon all small craft, destroyels and sub
marines used principally as conveys, ex-
ccpt FOR a limited number for patrol and
escort duty
The American naval base at Brest, how.
ever, will not be abandoned, but will be
used as repair station. The general IN
stallations there will he enlarged some
what IN order to take care of the steady
stream Of transports which will carry the
American troops back to their homes.
Other naval branches along the coast.
including balloon and airplanc sheds and
branch repair plants, no longer are re.
CURED and considerable part of the ma
val personnel already has started home
ward
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
Agreement of WOrkmen's
and Soldiers Council With
Government
EBERT-HAASE FACTION
SEEMS OVERTHROWN
Inhabitants of Rhinelands, Fearing In
creased influence of Bolsheviki, Fa-
vor Setting Up Independent Nation
No Interest In Berlin.

LONDON, Nov. 25-This morning.
London newspapers display prominently
the adyiees regarding the agreement be.
tween the soldiers aud workmcn's council
aud the government and II il regarded
rs tantamount to the overthrow of the
Ebert Haasc combination and the adop-
tion at least theoretically of the existing
Russian system.
The latest reports received here from
Germany indicate that the internal situa.
tion there has reached q critical stage
Although a proclamation has been issued
declaring that all political power i, in
the hands OF socialist republic and the
soldiers and workmen's council. upposi.
tion 10 such Il government is growing out
side Berlin.
The movement 10 withdraw from Ger
many and create separate republic is
gaining ground rapidly in the Rhineland
according To reports from Cologne to the
Socialist Norwaerts. The movement find,
strong support on the part Of the Cleri-
Gals. ~ a result OF the Prussian govern
ment's announcement OF it, intention to
discstablish the church.
have increased the fears Of the Rhine.
landers regarding Bolshevism, a. the cor.
respondent declares
We shall have TO reckon with ces,ion
rs almost unavoidable unless an. immc.
date consolidation is reached in Berlin
and the date of election, to the con-titu.
cnt assembly set with tho greatest
speed
1T cannot be denied or concealed that
tlP situation becomes moro difficult and
more dangerous every day." says Thcodor
Nolit in the Tagcblatt in referring to a
statement attributed To Field Marshal
Won llindenburE regarding alleged French
plans for the permanent conquest of Ger
uau territory
Herr Wolf declares that all south Ger.
many - dissatisfied with conditions in
Berlin and is beginning Ia consider the
question Of leaving the capital to it, fate.
He points out that the reported Polish
aggression against the eastern borders
oi Germany may have fatal consequences
in regard to the provisioning Of Berlin
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
Albert Premises Jugular
Vein Severed. Caus-
ing Death
TRAGEDY TODAY
IN BURLINGTON
Private from Camp Devens Was on Top
OF Passenger Car When Agent Com
manded Him to Come Down-Taken
to Chittenden County Jail.
Especial to The Reformer.


On being told that he was under arrest
Private John Luce OF Troy. y. Y. a sol
dif at Camp Devens. drove knife blade
into The iugular vein of Station Agent
Albert Prentiss of this city about II
O'Clock today. infiicting injuries which
resulted in Mr. Premises death a few
minutes later.
Luce arrived III Burlington on An early
tram having pass from Camp Devens
10 Troy. He said he boarded the wrong
train and wanted TO return at Il O'Clock.
As he had no money he climbed TO the
top of a passenger ear, where he was
seen by Mr.. Prentiss, who is station
agent ar the Union station.
tpon Mr.. Premises demand Luce came
down 10 the platform and the agent told
him that he WAS under arrest. whereupon
Luce drew big knife which apparently
Is hunting knife and stabbed Prentiss
in the neck, severing the iugular vein.
Luce then started to run. but was over
hauled after short sprint BY an officer
on duty at the station and was placed
in the Chittenden county Jail It il ey-
pected that he win be arraigned .omor-
row.
Mr. Prentiss was taken immediately
TO the Mary Fletcher hospital. where he
died soon after his arrival He was about
% years old and leaves wife and chill
dren. He came here from Rutland soon
after the complet ion of the union station
two or three years ago and was a respect
cd resident. Lace is q years old.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
STREET CAR FARES
SIX CENTS STRAIGHT
No More Tickets to Be Issued. Exceut
School Tickets-Move Necessary
to Keep Road Going.

Announcement is made today by the
Twin State Gas & Electric Go. that
hereafter no tickets Will be sold for
use on the Brattleboro street railroad.
but that such tickets as already have
been issued will be accepted in pay
mcnt of fares.
With the exception Of school tickets,
which the company viii continue to sell
for the present, all fares will be SIX
cents straight.
Manager W. II. Richardson of the
Twin State company states that this
move has been under consideration for
some time and that it is move that
is essential for the continued operation
of the road.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
EDWARDS TO HEAD
NORTHEASTERN DEPT.
Former Commander Of Goth Division
Will Succeed Gen. Crozier-
Boston Headquarters.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Assign-
ment of Maj. Gen. Clarence r. Edwards
TO succeed Maj Gen. William Crozier
as commander of the northeastern de
partmcnt with headquarters at Boston
was announced today at the war de-
partment. Gen. Edwards, who went
abroad as commander of 26th New
England division, Will assume charge
of northeastern department on Dee. l.
He is Il native of Cleveland. o.. and
was appointed To the military academy
in 1883. The resignation OF Gen.
Cro2ier, former chief of ordnance, with
~ years of service to his credit.r was
announced Yesterday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
DEPoRTED $4,000 GREEKS.
Ofhcial Documents Tell Horrors Com
nritted by Bulgarians.

SALONIKI, Nov. 25.-The Bul-
garians during their occupation of
eastern Macedonia deported $4,000
Greek residents, according to official
Bulgarian documents. 4 large mum
Der of those deported come to
famine, torture aud enforced labor
At kitchevo a number Of Greeks
We're burned alive.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
A GREAT RECEPTION.
London Observer Rejoices at Presi-
dents Prospective Visit.

LONDON, Nov. 20 President
Wilson will receive the greatest re-
ception we ever gave any guest, no
program any emperor ever made
will equal his. says the Observer.
I've rejoice that an event we have
50 urgently advocated is now as
surcd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-25
CANCELS ARMY CONTRACTS.
Gen. Pershing Already Has Taken STEPS
To Cut Down Expense.

PARIS. Nov 25.--Gen Pcrshing is
sued orders after the armisticc had been
signed for the prompt reduction of ex.
tcnsiyc system for purchasing supplies
for the United States army in Europe
and for the speedy transition TO a peace
basis. Acting on this order military
authorities have given notice of cancel
lation of contracts as fast as possible
with a view to rapidly diminishing the
inilowing stock of supplies required
for an army of = 900 GOO men.