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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
100000 TROOPS
ARE OVERSEAS
WAR PROGRAM FIVE MONTHS
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.
TO REVOLUTIONIzE WARFARE
Greatest Field Artillery Program In
All History Is Outlined For the
Growing American Army at
= the Front.

Washington, June 22.-The United
states has crossed the nine hundred
thousand mark of troop shipments
over seas from American embarkation
noints.
We are now about five months ahead
VI our regular program.
These two important facts were an
bounced today by General March chief
of staff in his weekly newspaper con.
terence.
AS for the general war situation he
declared | can again say that the cen
trail powers are being held, but he
warned that the nation must expect
a renewal of the German drives.
He accorded highest praise to the
American men who are playing their
part in the present struggle" for they
have delivered the goods he said.
Praise For Marines.
Special mention was made of the
American marine troops who fought
so bravely around Cantigny and the
Rainbow Division for its high grade
work as we'll as the 26th Division fol
long so well
AS for the Italian situation, General
March held that considering the
movements and raiding operations as
1 part of the whole Western front
game offensive, the Teutons were held
again here.
Italian Situation Hopeful.
The Austrians, he pointed out, have
gained at three substantial points
enough to give concern to the allies.
The Austrian advance has been off
set by the floods which have carried
out the entire Austrian bridge system
Seven temporary bridges have beer
built since then.
The Western front battling during
the week was deemed as of minor
,haracter without important military
effectiveness. OF the nine hundred
Thousand men in France, twelve thou
sand are Marine Corps, March re
NGaled.
To ReVoIutionize Warfare.
Washington, June 22.-The largest
1cld artillery program in the military
history is TO be provided in the new
fertilization bill reported to the house
today.
The new artillery program, Repre-
sentative Borland, chief of the forti
fication committee, explained, accord
ing to the military experts, means
that the trench warfare fighting is
practically ended and that war of
movement is in prospect.
OF the total of $5,435, O96,244 appro.
priated and authorized in the bill
S5,003, 465,S45 is for mountain field
and siege cannons it was announced
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
REALTY TRANSFE RS
RECENT SALES OF MAHASkA
COUNTY PROPERTY

Chas. +. Carl and wife to Laura
Krizer. lots 1880 Rose Hill-Cons
$1,245.
John w. Fox and wife to Roscoe
Fox, Ma of SWi Sec. 14.74-15-Cons.
$1.00 slfaf,3. l.Hur
F. NJ. Barrett, deceased. by heirs,
to l.. E. Hoover. land in WI of SWa
of SWi Sec. 2O-75-15-Cons. 81.
c. o. Barrett. Guardian of Wayne,
Ollie and Olive Barrett. minors, to l..
r. Hoover. land in WA of SWa of SW
1 Sec. 20-75-15-Guardian's deed
Cons. $925.00.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Professional Cards
Money to Loan. Insurance.
I12 First Ave. West oskalocsa, 10 q
W. II. HEATING,
Attorney-Abstracto
NOTICE

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office of the Clerk
of the District Court of Iowa, in and
for Mahaska County, an instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last will
and testament of John w. Fox,
late of said county, deceased,
and that the LIST day of July, 1918,
has been fixed for the probate of said
will, at which time you can appear at
the coort house in said county and
show cause, if any there be, why said
will should not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, l have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said court at Oskallosa, Iowa, this
18th day of June, 1918.
w. T. Martin,
4Sw3 Clerk District Court.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Like Old LINES

County Clerk W. T. Martin went to
the old farm place in Cedar Township
thls week to help out the boys with
the corn planting ana other farm
work. He stuck around the place sew.
eral days while court was not in SEES
sion and gave hand in lively way.
he fell into the old regime without
difficulty and enjoyed the work.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
A pMlNIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

"a Notice is hereby given to all per !.
sons interested, that on the 22nd day
of June, A. d. 1918, the under
signed was appointed by the District
Court of Mahaska county, Ia, admins
traitor of the estate of Chas. Beadle,
deceased, late of said Mahas-
ka county, Iowa. All persons indebted
10 said estate will make payment to
the undersigned, and those hav-
ing claims against the same
will present them legally authenticated
to said court for allowance.
Dated this 22nd day of June, 1918.
R. M. Boyer, Administrator,
50w3 W. T, Martin, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Killed in France.

Eddyville relatives have received
word that Loren, the youngest son of
the late Joe Watkins. was killed while
with the American Expeditionary
forces in France. Loren, who was the
son of Mrs, Porte Watkins of Oska.
loosa. enlisted in Company H at os-
kaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Samuel eompers Saws

There are still many to whom this
world cataclysm has so little meaning
that they are still pursuing luxuries
and self indulgence Are you one or
these people, or do you save TO Inc IL.
most of your ability and With your
savings by War Savings Stampsg
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Hiah Place on Market.

Ever stop to consider that. pound for
pound, live or dressed weight. poultry
holds high place on the market. One
hundred pounds OF poultry sells for
more than the same weight OF cattle
hogs and beef and II costs less to put
the weight on the birds than on tho
animals.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Meeting Every Soldiers Need.

Before starting on his tour of the
camps in the central west Mr. Rookie
Teller worked in Red Triangle hut at
several of the big eastern camps to
gain first hand information of the
character of Army Y. M. C. A. work
He declared that the Y. NJ. c. A. was
today meeting every need in army life.
He did not fear for the soldiers well
fare so long as there was such an egen
cy as the Army Y. NJ. C. A. to look af-
ter his needs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Sine Qua Non.

This war won't end right until the
foot" is taken out of Teuton, the
germ out of Germany. and the stolen
land out of Deutschland.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
DRoBATE NOTICE.

To. All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the Office of the Clerk Of
the District Court of Iowa, in and for
Mahaska County, an instrument in
writing, purportlng to be the last will
and testament of w. A. Anderson,
late of said county, deceased, and that
the 22nd day of July. 1918, has been
fixed for the probate of said will,
at which time you can appear at
the court house in said county and
show cause, if any there be, why said
will should not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
court at Oskaloosa. Iowa, this oath
day of June, 1918.
w. I Martin, Clerk District Court.
50w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
ADDITIONAL wANTa

- Good paying positions
open for young men and women
middle-aged and elderly men and
women, married couples, Write C. f.
F. Applegate, Superintendent Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa. 5Ow2
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
SOMEONE LOOKING for rrouble.

One night the past week some 'indi.
viduaIs took the liberty to dehle the
Pella Catholic church By breaking
sixteen window lights in the building.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
Chance in INTERPRETATION.

The Hooking Coal Co, an Institution
insteresting some local capital. .has
amended and substituted articles Of
Incorporation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
crop in siqht.

Those who planted early potatoes
are telling Of some splendid yields
IN sight, LOCKS like this might be a
potato year
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27

mothers love and trust. We should all
thank God for our mothers apron
strings"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
BEING WORKED OUT CAREFULLY
AND DELIBERATELY.
INTERVENTION IN DUE Time
Program viii Probably Await the
Outcome Of the Offensive on the
Western Front-No German
Domination Permissible.
(By Robert J. Benders.)

Washington, June 22.-The coming
fall will see the United States and
the allies finally determined on their
course of action to be taken in Rus
STA.
President Wilson is determined to
save Russia from German domina-
ton. But he is fully and equally de-
termined to withhold any action I'M
til the allied powers have determined
on policy of aid which will stick.
Will Be In No Hurry.
He will not be in any hurry in send
ing American troops and gold into
the country, nor will he sanction jap
anese Intervention in Siberia, until a
carefully planned program has been
completely mapped out.
President Wilson fully understands
the magnitude of the Russian prob
lem and it is believed will be as fully
interested in the settlement as he is
in military triumph on the Western
front, which may develop from the
fighting of the Americans and the al
lies on that front.
Await Developments of War.
The President believes that final
definite formation Of a Russian policy
cannot be obtained until the end of
the Western front present offensive,
which will probably be in October or
November of this year.
In the meantime statement re-
fiecting the administrations views on
/ Russian aid will be given out though
probably not by the President him
self.
The President is now seeking all
the information available in order to
lay the foundation of this nations
course toward Russia.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27

There are at present more than 500
Y. NJ C. A. centers in France, at all of
which soldiers may secure the same
lind and variety of goods they would
)e sold at an army exchange. This i'm
mense mercantile business in France
IS under Y. M. c. A. Control and re-
luires large sums is working capital.
A large sum is required to further
he work of the Y. NJ. c. A. in Russia
where the secretaries are said to be
!oing much to prove to present lead
RS of that country the unselfish mo
ives of the Allied governments.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
RockefeIIer's Great Speech.

John ID. Rockefeller Jr., was one of
he speakers at the conference.
Men in khaki today not only have
he greatest opportunities, but also
he greatest responsibilities" said Mr.
Rockefeller. Not only have they the
task of upholding American honor
abroad, but also of influencing public
health and morality at home. Tempta
lions are powerful when men are away
from home and it takes courage to
hold to ones convictions.
"A common taunt hurled at some OF
our men has been that they were tied
to their mothers apron strings | tell
you that more than one boy has been
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27
PREPARING FOR
Y. NJ. c. A. DRIVE
C. ED REMAN ATTENDS BIG CON,
FERENCE AT CHICAGO
S112,OOO,OOO WILL Be NEEDED
For Furtherenee Of Vast Undertaking
of Organization. Where the Mon-
ey Goes. Magnificent Work
at Home and Abroad.

c. Ed Beman of the Oskaloosa Y. M.
c. A. board of management and one of
the District Directors for Iowa of the
ArmySY. M. C. A. arrived home Satur-
day from Chicago, where he attended
the Great Conference called by John
r. Mott to prepare for the great drive
scheduled for next October.
From to rs delegates were pres
ent from each of the fourteen states
included in the District, Iowa being
represented by 81 wide awake bust
ness men. Mr.. Beman says 1t was one
of the most inspiring conventions he
ever attended, and his vision of the
great work was immensely widened.
He says when he went over he felt
that his part in the great drive for
$112,000,000 was a duty that must be
performed. After hearing from men
is not only Christian duty but a
pleasure to work in cause that af-
fords our soldier boys so many COM
forts and inspiration.
What Money is Needed For.
For the first time since the decision
was made to hold another big fund
raising campaign in the fall of the
present year, an itemized statement
of purposes to which the new fund
would be put has been made public.
1t is offered for the first time here
with:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-27

Lewis went on the defensive again
and the last half hour was devoid of
features except one. Seventeen min
utes before the match ended Caddock
secured a toe hold and applied the
pressure while the spectators stood
up and cheered. The stranger"
broke away, however. before both his
shoulders went to the mat.
Lewis was a good loser. He knew
that he had been outpointed and took
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
TODAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS 1875 NAMES

Corporals-
Edmond Blaine, Syracuse. N. Y.
Tracy s. Blair, Buffalo, Kas.
George Treham. Concordia, Kas.
Stephane Drevet, Girard, 0.
James P Kegley. Monmouth, la.
Andrew Lautsnslager. Reading, o.
Cecil Reed, Durand, Mich.
Mechanic
Rob,t L. Walsh. Broad Albin, n. Y
Privates-
James J.. Byrne, Chicago
Fred J. Fisher. Kent, o.
Raffaele Gaeta, Boston, Mass.
Edward Gilbert, Utica, n. Y.
Nick Hanson, Brainerd, Mimi.
Jacob G. Heppner, Langdon. N. D
Francis ]. Jaeger, Philadelphia, Pa
Arthur P. Miller, Crompton, R 1.
Michael F. Nigero, Brooklyn, N. Y
Walter T. Brown, Anderson, Ind.
Robert Ramsey, Muse, Okla.
Sam f. Rintale, Osker. Mich.
Anthony Santillo, Jersey City, N. j.
Louis F. SCHNEIDER. Lemars. Ia.
Early r. Sims. Burley, Idaho.
Henry Strawther, Urbana, 0.
Joseph ]. Sullivan, Toledo, o.
Robert P. Wilson, Pittsburgh, Pa
Lee W. Rathburn, Akron, 0.
Willard II. Rice, Dublin, Tex
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
TO STRIKE ON
NEW YEARS EVE
Hotel Workers Union May Walk Out
Unless Wage Increase is Grant
ed Fifteen Thousand
People.

1United Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-The New
York Hotel Workers union has sci
New Years eve as the time for gen
eral strike.
Fifteen thousand hotel and restau.
rant workers in Manhattan have de-
cided to walk out unless the hotel as
-sociation grants their demands for a
wage Increase.
In event the strike order becomes
efectiye walters, cooks. musicians
check girls, chambermaids and hre
men will desert their posts, it is stat
ed. Already the walters at several big
notels are. on strike.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
Great Strides Made Toward Amicable Settle
ment of League of Nations and Free
dom Of Seas Points.
ISSUESOF VITAL IMPORTANCE DISCUSSED
President in Confab With Premier Lloyd
George, Balfour, Asquith and Other
Great Men of England.

leaders OF the two great English
speaking nations. League OF ma
tions, freedom Of the seas. and pos
sibly the Russian situation were GER
tain to be discussed. In addition
many minor details were expected to
enter the conversation, which was to
, last until noon.
After luncheon with a number OF
British officials and political. lead
ers in Downing street. the president
was to continue the conference vita
Lloyd George, and probably other
members of the war cabinet. Those
at the luncheon will include Lloyd
George, Herbert Asquith. Foreign
Secretary Balfour, Chancellor Bonar
Law, Arthur Henderson and William
| tAOamson, labor leaders; Lord Read.
| ing. ambassador to the United
States; viscount Grey, former for.
eign secretary; the Marquis OF
Crewe, Earl Curzon, Viscount Bryce
Viscount Morley and John w. Davis
American ambassador to Great Brit
ain.
The president will meet other
members of the war cabinet at din
ner tonight.
President Wilson approached the
conferences with the greatest conf
dence that a thorough understanding
| on the basic principles of the peace
settlement would be reached. The
| length of his stay in England VIII
be determined exactly by the prog
ress made in this direction.
| He is expected to make the frank
! est exposition of his views in his
Conversations with the British pub
| lie. particularly in his speech al
Manchester, the great industrial
| center OF the country. That the worio
need expect no departure from the
! formula he has drawn up, was IN
/ dicated in his speech to the Amerl
| can soldiers Wednesday, in which
| he said:
"If we did not insist upon the
.,ish purpose which we have accom-
plished, the end would not be 3ustl
fled"
| The president, it became known
| today. expects to carry out MS ue
ferred plan for visiting the battle
| zone as soon as possible, so he may
see where the Americans fought He
| NAV go to Italy, following his return
TO Paris final decision In this re
gard depending upon his conference
in London. He expresses convlctloI
that the people of France are In com
| plete sympathy with his peace ideas
| and he is anxious to come in contact
l
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
fBy Robert ]. Bender, United Press
Sfaff Corresnondent

fBy Robert ]. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent]
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Great strides
tpward amicable settlement OF highly
Important peace prelimtnaries were
made today when President Wilson.
lsremier yd-George and Foreign
sjecretary Balfour conferred at Buck
fhgham palace.
This was the distinct understand
ing at the conclusion of the conver-
aation. President Wilson met the
british leaders in his apartment. The
iession lasted an hour and a nalf.
AS the president and the British
ministers came down the steps OF
me palace shortly after noon, they
were in nigh good humor. They de-
arted at once for Downing street,
vhere they lunched with other Brit
bh statesmen and American Ambas-
lador Davis.
The president is known to have
got down to cases with the premier.
lIefore Wilson returns to Paris, each
Aill know the others views on such
Vital questions as freedom OF the
feas, indemnities, the Russian situa-
tion. disarmament, conscription and
the league Of nations. =
The league of nations purposeiy Is
named last, since the steady swerv-
Ing Of British governmental opinion
Turing the past ten days in favor OF
Il definite league organization appar-
unity has left little to be desired from
Wilson's standpoint.
The United Press is able to an
llounce that Lord Cecips interview
with Lowell Mellett regarding the
league of nations embodies the views
If the British cabinet 1t is equally
certain that the plans, as outlined to
Mellett, were presented to Wilson to-
lay for consideration.
During the conferences, a large
crowd stood outside In the rain.
Among them was Viscount Grey.
President Wilson unveiled por-
trait OF George Washington in the
Downing street offices after the
luncheon.
Mrs. Wilson was the guest of Lady
Z Reading at luncheon. Among the
other quests were Mrs. Lloyd George,
Mrs. AsQuith and Mrs. Davis.
Issues Of Vital Importance.
tBy Robert J. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
LONDON, Dec. 27.-Issues OF the
most vital Importance to the peace
settlement hinged upon President
Wilson's conference with Premier
lloyd George at Buckingham palace
/ this morning.
1t was the first meeting OF the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
More Then Twice as Much
Wheat in America Than
There Was Year
Ago.
ALSO MUCH CORN HERE
Only Cereals Which Do Not Show In.
crease, are Oats and Rice
by Only Small
Margins.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-More
than twice as much wheat and great
ly increased stocks of all other
cereals were on hand in United
States grain elevator warehouses on
December 1 than at the same time
a year ago. Oats and rice were the
only exceptions. Complete figures
on the food supply were made pub
lie today by the department Of agri'
culture.
The survey shows commercial
stocks Of wheat totaled 219,434, ,8S2
bushels-206.1 per cent Of the 1917
stocks The figures refer to stocks
reported, and do not represent the
entire commercial stocks OF the
country nor include stocks on farms
Chicago board Of trade figures
show 21 ,561 900 bushels of wheat for
the commercial visible supply, as
compared with 21,O31, 900 bushels a
year ago. Corresponding Bradstreet
figures for 1918 show 131,5S4.0 .00C
bushels. as against 29,633,000 bushels
for 1917.
The figures indicate the excellent
position America holds regarding
foodstuffs Of the world and that this
country, through economic and effi
cient distribution, will be able to
render extensive relief to the coun
tries of Europe.
Percentages of stocks OF other
cereals, as reported on December l.
are as follows:
Corn, 129 per cent of 1917 stock;
oats, 946 per cent; barley, HOS pei
cent; rye, 1912 per cent.
Commercial stocks of flour and
corn meal also show big gains.
Percentages of stocks now on
hand, based on those Of year ago
are:
Wheat flour, white. 1874; whole
wheat and graham flour, 249l; rye
flour. 215.s; corn meal, 227.S; buck
wheat flour, 220.4; mixed flour, 24S.5
Other foods also show substantial
gains over the 1917 stocks. Fer
centages are as follows:
Beans, 1915; rice, 62.6; rolled
oats, 1877: canned salmon. 94.3;
canned tomatoes, 1903; canned corn
1895; sugar, 1875; condensed milk
1877; evaporated milk, 7G.s.
Europe has been particularly short
of dairy products. and the shortage
in evaporated milk is accounted for
by the enormous shipments OF this
to France, Belgium, Italy and Eng
land.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
ON A VISIT
OF COURTESY
American War Vessels to Enter Har-
Dor at Copenhagen on
Trip for lnspec-
tion.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.--The
scout cruiser Chester and some sub
marine chasers have been ordered
into Copenhagen on visit of cour-
tesy. the navy department said to
day.
Cable reports indicating that Amer
lean warships were going into the
Baltic were denied by Secretary
Daniels, who said there was nc
special significance to the movement
This government has been ap-
preached by neutrals as to purchase
of some of the small patrol boats
The present Wilt will give an oppor
tuuity for inspection Of them
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
WITH WILSON'S PARTY
ON THE HIGH SEA

Mrs. Wilson, in long black fur col
promenaded on the deck at regu1
intervals.
Abandon ship" drilled the seco1
day out, gave the passengerse ths
first opportunity to try on Hfe-bel
and get their life-boat assignment
One passenger, Captain -, q.
N. being an ''old timer" did n
feel the need of hurrying his hfe-bs
out on deck. "Ah, but you should s
the example," exclaimed Ambassad
.Jusserand, exchanging views with q
captain on the subject. Thereafu
the captain wore his life-belt-.
Italian Ambassador Cellere appea
ed on deck in a grey soft felt knoc
down hat.
While President and Mrs. Wflss
one day were on deck talking wi
press correspondents. Ambassad
Jusserand came up. There follows
the following bit of repartee:
"You should have seen the movir
pictures last night. Mr.. President
said Jusserand. They were vel
fine. The story was built around
near-beer called We've You kno
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-27
Killed in Action, 184, Died OF
Wounds, 90; Wounded
Severely, 576.

WASHINGTON,s Dec. 27.-The fol-
lowing casualties are reported by the
rommanding general of the American
&peditionary forces:
Killed in action. 1874.
Died of wounds, 92
Died of accident and other causes,
IL.
Died of disease, 160
Wounded severely, SIG.
Missing in action, 49.
Total, 1,075.
Killed in Action.
'Lieutenants-
James H. Dickey, Portsmouth, 0.
David Ker, New York City.
) Lewis s. Thune, Delamere, n. ID.
SergeantS-
Jacob IIochman, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Les B. Magner. Washington, ID. q.
Artlur Standridge, Memphis, Tenn
Louis G. Symington. Philadelphia