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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
American Auiators IN England
Nv G Duoee General Secretary,
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An important phase Of the Ameri-
can Y. M. C. A. work in connection
with the English aerOdromes is the
help it is giving to the mechanics.
who always form a great part OF the
aerodrome personnel. At this par
ticular camp visited, the mechanics
had no place to go during their Off
hours, except the town, four miles
distant, which, unfortunately, was
only able to offer the usual undesir-
able forms of entertainment. The
sheriff of the town arranged to take
over an empty building on the main
street and to convert it into social
club room for the benefit of the
American mechanics. The rooms,
including the canteen. are being
looked after and run by a voluntary
staff of American women residing In
the vicinity The Y. NJ G. A. sup
plies periodicals, games, writing ma
terials, and arranges for motion
pictures and other forms of enter
tainment.
The travelling secretary was also
instrumental in interesting people In
the neighborhood to invite the Amer
leans stationed at the camp to their
homes. Some like to have a dozen
-
four for Sunday dinner. The officer
in charge Of the camp arranges the
invitations, so that every man, in
GLIDING cadets and mechanics, has
the chance of enjoying the pleasure
of a real home at least once in a
while. It is splendid idea for our
men to have an opportunity of en-
joying and seeing just what real
English home is like. Unfortunately,
great many American soldiers
passing through or stationed in Eng
land can Judge the country only by
what they see in the down town Sec
ton of city. Such impressions are
not at all likely to give our men a
fair or truthful representation Of the
English people. The American Y. NJ
C. A., in conjunction with the vari-
Gus English organizations, is in the
position to do, and is doing, much to
make our men acquainted with the
best English people and homes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

1t is a well known fact that both
the number of American ayiators IN
the naval flying corps and In the
army aviation service who are sta
toned at British aerodromes in fly-
ing centers is increasing every day.
The number of Americans, however,
is not sufficient to warrant the
American Y. M. C. A. erecting a spe-
cial hut at each OF these English
aerodromes, but the association de-
tails a staff of men, each one OF
whom has a circuit OF certain camps
to visit regularly, which enables him
to reach each aerodrome once a
week. accompanied one OF our
secret aries recently to one camp IN
his circuit. found our men were
stationed just outside small Eng
lish town--a very picturesque. dreary
spot on a drizzly day in February
For ten days the weather had been
such that flying was impossible, and
the men could only stay indoors at
the officers club and amuse them
selves as best they-could by reading
from the none too liberal supply OF
library books and magazines and by
playing cards and writing. But these
Americans are in an English camp
recreative material.
When the travelling secretary and
myself walked into the officers club
We were Immediately surrounded by
group Of American cadets, who
gave us a rousing welcome, as they
knew their day and their ensuing
days would be frightened as result
OF this visit For one thing, we had
American magazines and newspapers
to deliver; we had supply OF base
ball gloves and balls, also American
tobacco and good stock of Y. M.
c.. A writing material We had
lunch with the men, during which
we made note of the things the men
wished purchased in London. The
men only have one days leave at
rather long intervals, which doesn't
make il worth their while to come up
to the city. But our list Of their re-
quirements, when completed, in
Guided in it's wide range such com
modities as razor blades and snuff.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
A LARGE ADMISSION.

New York Times: Did Senator Pen
rose mean just what, and all, he SAID
when, in criticising the postal censor
ship for excluding from the foreign
mails the Thomas aircraft report, he
remarked, eff this policy is to be fol
lowed. what's the use of debating
anything here?"
OF course the press likes to be
plimented be told how power
full it is and how much the running
of the world depends on its enter
prise, ability, and virtue. But IL
hardly expected to hear that without
access to the news columns OF the
papers the senate of the United
States might as well shut UP shop.
Is all the talking of the senators,
then, directed to distant auditors
whom they can reach only through
the aid of the press? Can and do
they decide nothing for themselves
and among themselvesi That has
been suspected before, but never be-
fore has it been admitted as frankly
as by Senator Penrose.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
ANOTHER PRIMARY FAILURE.

The list of states where the direct primary
law is an admitted failure is growing. Advo-
Gates of the new method of nominating candl-
dates for state offices looked for satisfactory re-
suits of the operation of the law III Wyoming,
but they have been disappointed and conhdent
predictions are made that the legislature VIII
repeal the statute next year. Only thlrty-fva
per cent of the voters participated IN the 1lrst
state primary. Two years later but twenty-h
per cent of the electorate voted on primary
day. and in the recent primary less than twenty
per cent. of the vote was cast. Neither OF the
great political parties showed much interest IN
the last contest, though candidates for United
States senator, governor and state AUDITOR
we're in the field The republican primary vote
was about eight per cent. and the democrat
less than seven per cent With these dlscourag-
ing results it is not surprising that the people
Of Wyoming are clamoring for return to the
nominating conventions.
The outstanding fact in the primary election
in New York last Tuesday is that, generally
throughout the state the party candidates put
forward by the organizations won easy and de-
cisive victories The intricate and expensive
double election law did not alter the situation,
nor did the woman vote.
Party organizations seemingly have given
place to close-corporation organizations which
dominate to an extent never attempted under
the old system of caucuses and district conven-
tons The voters have less chance now than
under the convention system of forcing candl
dates of superior excellence on their parties.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
TODAY's BIT OF VERSE
PLOTS LUCK.


This is the of the Airman's need,
.Twixt Heaven and landingground.
These are the gifts that will help him aoft
Wherever his work is found
A heart beating true at miles high.
a breast that will find its breath
In frozen mist cloud of gas,
And nerves that will race with Death
An ear hear when his motors bad.
eye to watch for the Hun
A hand that will balance plane in the air,
With a to spare for the gun
But the gift he will much his pluck,
And needs must rely s-Pilots Luck!
When shadow comes speeding across the sky
And he the sharp taca-tac
of the foeman that from empty sky
And is shooting down at his back;
When the canvas flying in tattered flicks,
Like feathers shot from his wing,
And the steering all at once becomes
A slow senseless thing;
When the oil-ank bleeding its life
And motor is getting too hot,
And thinks the next bullet will reach his heart
If the bullet is shot,
When the enemys mtrailleuse is stuck
This is the marvel called Pilots Luck.
When he's flown for three directing the
the gas gauge registers ten
Ten o. regain his camp
And mist is rising again.
when he can't Judge distance, direction, height
And the has set long ago.
And he hates believe that his compass is right
For there's nothing but forests below;
when his motor dies forced to dow1
And he aims for field,
when he lodges town, wall, and ditch
And lands with a brokenwheel-
The canals at two yards from the place he struck:
This is the marvel of Pilots Luck.
D. H in Ieslie's Weekly
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
JAPAN'S GAIN AND LOSS.

Western science helped Japan to put an end
to periodical local famines and to primitive
agricultural methods and lack of transportation
which left one district to starve while another
had rice in plenty. Western advice and 1nflu-
ence have also made Japan a commercial ma
ton manufacturing for export and building her
own ships in which to carry on her trade. The
older nations have given her all they have learn
ed: and she has taken it all, the evil along with
the good, to Judge by the recent food riots
there From the somewhat confused accounts
of the disturbances in the islands it appears
that profteers and spectators who cornered
the rice crop and forced up prices were directly
and solely responsible. For such greedy and
INSCRIPTIONS manipulations and the get-rich-
quick theory on which they work were among
Japan 5 undesirable acquisitions from occlden-
tai lands. The nation could not, would seem,
adopt the excellences of civilization and leave
its evils alone; and the wonder rises if they are
inseparable and if people who would have one
must take them both The vices of a civilization
usually travel faster than its virtues; and
while Japan has gained much she may have
lost much that was gracious in her national
character.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
MiIlers Antiseptic Oil, Known
Obi
VIII Positively Relieve Pain in Fs
Minutes

WIN ToSitINeiy HeUeve ram IN ~
Minutes.
Try 1t right now for Rheuma tisn
Neuralgia, LumoaSo, sore, stiff az
swollen joints, pains in the head
back and limbs, corns, bunions, Ct,
After one application pain USUAL
disappears as If by magic.
A new remedy used internally an'
externally for Coughs, Colds. Crcul
Sore Throat, Diphtheria and Ton'E
tits.
This oil Is conceded to be the mos
penetrating remedy known. ~
prompt and immediate effect in y
lieving pain is due to the fast ta1
1t penetrates to the affected pa''
at once. AS an ilIstration, pour 'ei
drops on the thickest piece Of sot
leather and it will penetrate tns
substance through and through U
three minutes.
Accept no substitute. This gres
oil is golden rec color only. Ever
bottle guarantee Doe, Goo ard y
a bottle-or mon ~ refunded at
McGrath Bros DruJ Co, keokus
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
A CHANGE IN
SUBSTITUTE
Dat Flour and Rye Meal May
Sold by Retailers at Request
of Customer, Is Latest
Ruling.

J. F. Elder, county food admin.
traitor, has received instructions Una,
retailers may SELF oat flour and rys
meal as substitutes for wheat tiou'
at the request of the customer -,
Dat flour is sold at the usual rsu.
of one pound OF oat flour with ioLl
pounds of wheat flour Rye mear
however. can be sold only two poupSs,
of the rye meal with three pouhU
of wheat flour.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The habit
OF using sights in battle is only a de-
monstration of national character
istic. Americans use their sights" in
all their undertakings and those who
fail to do so are made CONSPICUOUS by
their failure. The use of sights wins
in private life, in politics, in business
and it will win the war
Dubuque raph-Herald: 1t will
be recalled that Bulgaria did not go
into this war in defense either of
her territorial integrity or of an ideal
She simply mounted the auction block
and offered her military power for
sale to the highest bidder.
Davenport Times: The business Of
being soldier is an incident in the
lives of Americans. They wish to have
/ the thing over as soon as it can be
ended in the right way-and only in
| the right way-so that they can re-
turn home again and resume their
peace time activities.
! Emmetsburg Reporter: The Iowa
coal operators have their nerve with
them. In face of a government report
! just given out that in a good many IN
| stances coal operators have made
more than 1000 per cent on their cap
ital invested during the past year,
they come forward and modestly ask
that they be allowed to make another
advance in the price of coal.
! Iowa City Citizen: There can be
hearty non-partisan support of Presf-
dent Wilson. but only in the measure
that he is willing to be non-partisan
and thus set the pace for the politi'
cal parties in the nation.
Davenport Democrat: Hats off to
Ida and lama counties, Iowa. They
have made big sales of war savings
stamps there and in neither country
has a stamp ever been converted bach
into cash. They are the only Iowa
counties with this remarkable record
Cedar Rapids Republican: Is it pos
sible that the Brest-Litovick treaty
is the boom erang for Germany? Wher
they had a chance to make peace
they made a rope and placed 1t arounc
their victims necks. They thought
that the Russians had lost all human
feelings.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Labor's
slogan all over the country on the oc
casfon of their national holiday was
win the war for freedom" And the
boys meant just what they said. The
labor Stacker is rare exception. In
itelligent labor everywhere is loyal t.
the core.
Muscatine Journal: Perhaps tbs
lack OF enthusiasm In the nurses en-
rollment is best explained in the fac
that the service is not clearly .under
stood The present effort seeks to en-
list young women to nurse in the
, home communities and camps in order
that the graduate nurses may be re
leased for field duty.
Marshalltown Times-Republican
When a man reads the baseball scores
before he looks over the war bullet
ins you may be sure he approves the
exemption of baseball players. And
that fellow may crouch when he gets
lone teaspoonful of sugar in his cot
fee Quiet observation reveals many
things.
Waterloo Times-Tribune: Mon
tana paper wants to send Miss Rank
lin, defeated for the senatorial nomi-
nation, to France in Y. M. c. A. can.
teen work. What shall we consider
that. a polite way OF canning Miss
Rankin?
Quite Noticeable
New York World: 1t may have
been noted by observant readers that
no bridges or babies are being named
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

mans should be the hilltop of eheerfuiness
ind serenity high that shadows rest upon it, and
morning early and the evening taFries
30 late that day twice many golden hours as
those Of be pitied whose house is in
valley grief between the hills with the long nights
md shorter days-Henry Ward Beecher.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

We are violating no confidence in stating that
the next peace terms emanating from Berlin
will not contain the suggestion that the United
States cede Arizona, New Mexico and California
to Mexico.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
Timely Interest.

Omaha World Herald: The w. ".
tances from various parts Of tn'|
western front TO Berlin are becoD
ing of more practical interest lnS'
heretofore.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
Quite Noticeable.

New York World: 1t may have
been noted by observant readers that
no bridges or babies are being named
for the kaise-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

Russia is waking up to the fact that she play
ed on the wrong team to share the gate re-
ceipts.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

A congressman life is just one war tax
after another
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

p. m: to a. M, will save thousand
of tons of coal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

Dubuque Telegra ph-Herald: 1t will
be recalled that Bulgaria did not &c
into this war in defense either Of
her territorial integrity or of an ideal
She simply mounted the auction block
and offered her military power TO!
sale to the highest bidder.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

Waterloo TimesTribune: A Mon
itana paper wants to send Miss Rank
in, defeated for the senatorial nomi
nation, to France in Y NJ. c. A. can
teen work. What shall we consider
that polite way OF canning Miss
Rankin?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

Davenport Times: The business Of
being a soldier is an incident in the
lives of Americans. They wish to have
the thing over as soon as it can be
ended in the right way-and only in
the right way-so that they can re-
turn home again and resume their
peace time activities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The habit
OF using sights in battle is only de-
monstration of national character
istic. Americans use their sights in
all their undertakings and those who
fail to do so are made conspicuous by
their failure. The use of sights wins
in private life, in politics, in business
and it will win the war.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-09

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Labor's
slogan all over the country on the oc
casion of their national holiday was
win the war for freedom" And the
boys meant just what they said. The
labor Stacker is rare exception. In
telligent labor everywhere is loyal t.
the core.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07

You have mnch in the papers lately about the marvellous benefits received by the sick from the of the great Win Hepatica prescription.
 At last have been able to induce the of this remarkable prescription to let have the exclusive sale of 1t in this community Andn have ready for delivery
 We went after this prescription because knew what twoud weak and down condition, Indigestion, bilious headache other ailments mostly from a diodered stomach liver kidneys or bowels.
 Some the noted medical this have Win Hepaca medicine of the highest composed of
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07

(Reprinted from Nashville Banner.)
 Mrs. B. F. Carson, ,Sr., aged 68, of 4308 Utah Avenue, West Nashville, Tenn, says, "I am entirely relieved of my rheumatism as result of taking Yin Hepatica, the universal system purifier. l was constant sufferer from rheumatism for years, was so nervous 1 could hardly rest at night.
 "For long time l was under the treatment of the most eminent physi- clans of this and other cities, but , could get no relief until l took Yin Hepatica. l am entirely relieved and feel like a new person, and wouldn't take the world for what it has done for me. It is simply wonderful"
 Such is the testimony received ev- cry day, because Yin Hepatica is a real medicine for such troubles and gets the results. It is Natures own medicine-a combination of eight of the finest herbal remedies known to medical science, and are being pre- scribed by the best physicians the world over.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07
POLICE LIEUTENANTS WIFE UNDERGOES
 FIVE OPERATIONS
Had Been Sick for Ten Years With out Getting Relieved Until She Took Yin Hepatica.

(Reprint from Tennessean-A n-American)
 Mrs. R. N. Long, wife of Police Lieutenant Long, of 1908 HalyconAve nue, Waverly Place, Nashville, Tenn, is out and about her work again after ten years of sickness and the effects of five serious operations.
 eff, anyone ever was in a bad con- dition l was. Not only had 1 been sick for ten years, but in that time I had to undergo five operations which re- suited in my being left in horrible condition, greatly troubled with my stomach and spine and very nervous. q took all sorts of medicines, but my husband said so many friends of his had gotten such good results from Yin Hepatica that he wanted me to try it. l did and want to say right here that feel better than have for ten years."
 Mrs. Long's experience is the same as thousands of others. Yin Hepat- ica is real medicine, not a patent nostrum. It is composed of eight of Natures finest herbal remedies, the same as leading physicians the world over prescribe in cases of nervous ness, weak and run down condition, disorders of the liver, stomach and bowels. It is compounded with all the
 skill and care of the most particular physicians prescription.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07
DOCTORS SAVE GIRL WITH YIN HEPATICA
 SAYS MOTHER
Strange Case of Three Year Old GoOdlettsville Girl That Had Baf-
 fled Skill of the Best Physicians.

(Reprint from Nashville Banner.)
 "While the physicians did every thing in their power to save our litle girl" said MT. s. J. Watkins, of Good lettsville, Tenn, "they could do her TO good as she was so weak, and final ly said she could not get we'll.
 "As last resort one physician ad- vised me to give her Vim Hepatica. I did, and she took five bottles. She is now entirely well, sleeps well, and is growing in strength every day. No one knows how grateful we feel to this physician for suggesting the use of Yin Hepatica. It is simply wonder ful what it has done for her. It saved her life."
 Physicians are prescribing Yin He patica for the reason that it is a real medicine and not a patent nostrum. They know what it is They know it lis composed of eight of the finest her |bal remedies known to the medical profession,
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07
NO MORE CALOMEL
 FOR THIS BARBER

of fellow was ever knocked out by anything, certainly was by good )ld-fashioned spell of spring fever this spring." said U. L. Bearden, we'll known Nashville barber, 243 Fourth avenue, North.
 "1 have been using calomel, which vas so sickening that I could hardly stand it. Not only did Yin Hepatica put me in fine shape again, but it was 50 pleasant to take. I hadn't taken more than two or three doses than my drowsy feeling was all gone and was feeling my old-time self again."
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07
MISS LANCASTER
 SAYS YIN HEPATTCA
 IS GRAND MEDICINE
Was Very Nervous from Indigestion and Result of Operation, But Yin Hepatica Restores Her Health A
 gain.

(Reprint from Chattanooga News.)
 "l was very nervous and greatly troubled with indigestion" writes Miss Hazel Lancaser, Tt. Ogelthorpe, Ga.
 q had been operated on for appan- dicitis. Was under the constant care of doctor, without any results. I was so nervous l could heardlg bear for anyone to talk. Seeing in the pa per what Vim Hepatica had done for so many others, l thought I would try it. did, and l was greatly relieved in every way. My appetite is fine. l can hardly get enough to eat. Yin Hepat- ica is perfectly grand medicine, and l gladly recommend it to my friends" ]"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07
ENDS NERVOUSNESS
 WITH YIN HEPATCA
East Tennessee Lady Almost Total wreck Reports Marvellous Results From Taking Great Nature Medi- cine.

(Reprint from Knoxville Tribune.)
 Mrs. Matte Lucas, R. F. D. No. 3, Haskells, Tenn, who was almost a nervous wreck, all broken down, weak and with scarcely any appetite on ac- count of food souring on her stomach, says:
 q could not get anything to do me any good. A friend of mine recom- mended that 1 take Yin Hepatoa. have taken three bottles and feel like an entirely different person. 1 am not the least bit nervous, can eat any thing l want, have gained in strength each day right along"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-08-07
WORTH S1 ,OO0 BOTTLE IS WHAT CHATTANOOGA MAN
 SAYS OF YIN HEPATICA

attanooga News.)
 CTS in the same fix, thought I would try it, and now feel better than l have felt in forty years.
 q have passed my 75th year, and I could not have held up much longer the way l was troubled. But Yin He patica was certainly a life-saver to me, and l heartily recommend it to my friends.
 The fact is, Yin Hepatica is a Ma ture medicine and not a patent nos trum. It is a combination of eight of the finest herbal remedies known to medical science, remedies which are prescribed nearly every day by the leading physicians of the world, and they are all combined into one great Nature medicine for the kidneys, liv- CT, stomach, and bowels, and for 1 toning up the system.