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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27
SOLDIERS LETTERS

The following letter is written to
Alma Ciough by his son william:
Blesme, France, Nov. "a, 1918.
Dear Father:
Today being fathers letter day /
thought / would write you q few
lines to let you know that l have
not forgotten you. 1t has been some
time since l have written you but
/ often think Of you and wish that
| was back on the old ranch, but
that will come at some future time,
just how long l do not know.
have been very fortunate so far and
/ am just as good a. man and have
lived as straight a life in the army
as did at home and have enjoyed
the best of health SO far. There
is one good thing this army life does
for a fellow: it makes him appreciate
his home. have often thought that
il l ever do get home again you wont
be able to run me away. with a
double-barrel shot gun.
/ received a letter from mother
last night and one from Jane and
John. 1t sure seemed good to hear
from you all once more and sure
enjoyed those pictures that you sent
me. The old saddle horse looked
natural and | am glad that you are
satisfied with the new gasoline bronx
and judging from the photo 1t must
be.-a seven passenger. I have not
seen many cars over here and--most
of what have seen have been trucks
owned by the U. s. But you should
see some of the engines and cars
over here! They remind one of the
toy trains he used to play with when
kid. Some of these cars will only
hold eight head of horses but some
times when they are transporting
troops they will crowd forty men
into one of them. Besides that each
man had big pack which weighs
all the way from fifty to eighty
pounds. SO you see one hasn't much
room, but believe me that beats
walking all to h.
We are now billited in an old
chateau. 1t has been some swell
place at one time. 1t is owned by
q countess. 1t is very old estate
and all the, ground close to the cha
teau is surrounded by high fence
and around the chateau is a mote,
but no doubt you have seen lots of
them in England. l like the looks
of England better than l do France,
but no doubt If England had been
shot to pieces like France has it
would be different. l was only in
England five days. We got off the
boat at Liverpool and marched about
three miles to rest camp, but we
didn't stay there long. From there
we went to Winchester and laid
over few days and from there we
went to South Hampton and took
the boat to La Harve, France. Then
we went to a little town called San
coins. 1t Is located in the center of
France. While there l saw Dan
Jackson, Harry Horton and Lon
Henifer, but they left there before
| did and l have not heard of them
since. l wrote to Dan once but |
never heard from him, so l never
wrote him any more. / heard yes
terday that Harry had been wounded
in the arm, but / don't know how
true 1t is. sure would like to meet
up with some of thee boys | used
to know.
Well, it is getting late, so will
have to close. Wishing you Merry
Christmas and happy new year, I
am,
Your son,
WILLIAM A. CLOUGH.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27
Officers Of 14sth Promoted.

Officers Of 14sth Promoted.
Salt Lake.-Four officers Of the
145th field artillery have been promot.
ed. according to word received here.
They were among thirty-six officers In
the American expeditionary forces to
be advanced recently.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27

soon be with you once more.
Goodbye dear father and wishing
you q merry Christmas and happy
new year, and love to all, am.
Your loving son,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27

The following letter is a message
to another Dad" 1t is written to
j. w. Goodwin by his son LIE Roy:
Somewhere in France,
November %, 1918.
Dear Father and All:
This is what Pm supposed to write
you for a Christmas letter ON
Fathers Day." I'm late writing It
but Will try and get it off with the
other mail just the same.
I've just gotten thru with my first.
guard duty and it is some job. Never
theless, I'm trying to do my duty at
all times, whatever they might put
me at.
I've seen little of France now.
but there is great deal more that
l never hope to see. I'm ready tho
to let the rest pass without seeing
1t If they will ship me back again.
l was indeed surprised on seeing
what ! had pictured the most beauti-
full country in the world, because as
yet I've not seen town that is equal
to the little town at home. The
scenery here is nothing; they are so
far behind our times that they never
Will catch us again If they ever were
up to our standard. have not seen
thing here SO far that would entice
one to stay. Here is one fellow that
will hit for home as soon as U. 8.
will permit. expect to be here for
sometime yet doing all kinds of
work, while don't think there will
be much soldier work from now on.
We have been pretty busy since I
landed and that is the reason
haven't written very often. Just the
same I've been thinking of you all
and since Fathers Day" has been
brought forth l believe that every
soldier should be delighted in fe-
membering their dear old fathers.
never thought so much of my father
as have since leaving him on this
occasion. I've heard some of the
most terrible remarks from some Of
the boys about their fathers, but
none Of them have ever heard me
say word against mine,
/ suppose father, you will spend
Christmas this year without me, but
l have had experience enough to
pay for the time I've been away from
you and again I have done my duty
to my country and our country. Il
now can return and be frank about
being one of the long-waited for
Americans. / never thought much
of myself as a citizen before this
trouble, but now l think own as
much interest in our country and
country's government as any of the
people.
Father, no one at home knows
what have gone thru; no one knows
how hard I've tried to govern myself
correctly and ! can tell you the more
patting myself on the back. I have
think Of It the more l can feel like
gone thru 1t all so far with much
older bunch Of men than myself and
still I've kept myself pretty straight.
Well, enjoy your holidays now.
Consider yourself lucky, tho your SON
Is far away, he is still alive and will
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27
Sentence is COMMITTED.

Sentence 10 COMMITTED.
Carson City, Nev.-The sentence of
death imposed on Ben E. Kuhl, murd-
erer Of Fred Searcy, Jarbidge stage
driver, was committed to life imprison-
ment by the state board Of pardons.
Kuhl was to have been shot at the state
prison on December 20.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27

Besides such incidental benefits al
the improvement in figure and health
that we've reaped from our meatless,
wheatless days, think of the fun we've
had out Of them-the new crop Of
jokes, jibes, topical songs and car
toons to replace the mother-in-law
joke and the boost to our reputation
for ready humorl
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27
LIE ROY.

P. 8. Tell the folks hello and give
them my best wishes. I wish / was
this letter when 1t arrives.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27
A Memorable Achievement
of the Titanic Strugxle

America saved and sent to Europe
in a year Of crop failure 141, 100000
bushels Of wheat, which saved Europe.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27
E>-.%+&,-e4S4$+4-e4-$1s4$4-sss.

The Idaho Republican never .
sells, never leases, never lodges :
an election, never hides its pur- :
, Eoing to go-Abut says what 1t .
thinks, takes the public into its .
confidence and goes on serving. tt. .
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27

Mrs. william Taylor and son
Willie were Blackfoot business visit
orr Friday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27

) Eighty millions Of men can
) not be taken out Of production ,
) for four years without lasting ,
) losses Of Yield. It will be years
} before their fields recuperate, .
} farms are restored and herds re- ,
) stocked. Save food.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-12-27

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
CELEBRATING
ENTRY IN WAR
Prince Of Wales In Rome to Assist
People In Patriotic Display
After One Year Of
Fighting.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ROME, May 24-The prince of
Wales arrived from the Italian front
today to participate in the patriotic
celebration of Italy's entrance into
the war. He was given magnificent
welcome by thousands of schooIboys
who cheered and waved flags
The Tribuna, commenting on the
American celebration of Italy day,
said today:
President Wilson was perfectly
right in his assertion that part of the
big heart Of America throbs in the
Italian army. Not only the army, but
the whole population, nurtures the
most cordial and grateful sentiments
toward America.
THE present celebrations further
strengthening the bonds between the
two allied nations, win have far reach.
aS and lasting efects- America will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

Of the owners, for such a step would
be more costly than to continue, even
with attendance falling OF on &C
count of disfntegration OF teams.
Overhead expenses are tremendous
at all big league parks, and at most
minor league parks there is such an
outlay that suspension would be ruin
Gus.
The huge National league park at
Boston would represent in Itself a
loss Of thousands If allowed to re-
main idle. Its owners would be
faced with a loss far greater than
would be the case If allowed to con-
tinue. The Polo grounds represent
a great expense. The Yankees pay
a rental there of $4,000 annually.
1t is hoped among followers OF
baseball here that test cases Will
work out the salvation Of the game,
taking some players, but leaving suf-
ficient for the magnates to continue
their businesses.
Other sports can hardly fare so
well Boxing undoubtedly will be
wiped out. Horse racing viii be dealt
a severe blow. Most of the star
jockeys come within the ruling Of the
provost marshal general
Trainers, however, are over the
age. for the most part
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
SPECIAL ORDINANCES NO. 4ee.

An ordinance vacattng that part Of
M street in Eord's Addition to the
City Of Keokuk. lying between the
southeriy line Of Railroad street and
the Mississippi river. and authorizing
conveyance Of the same
Be it Ordained by the City Coun-
ell OF the City of Keoknk. Iowa:
| Section /. That the City OF Keo-
kllk hereby vacates that part and por-
ton OF m" street. in Fords Addition
to the City Of Keokuk, Iowa, which
Hes between the southeriy line Of
Railroad street and the Mississippi
river in said Ford's Addition to the
City Of Keokuk
Section 2. That the City Of Keo-
kuk hereby grants and conveys unto
the keokuk Eec1oMetals Company,
corporation, its grantees, success
sors and assigns, that part OF ..Mn
street IN Ford's Addition to the City
of Keokuk, Iowa, which lies between
the southerly line of Railroad street
and the Mississippi river in said
For6s Addition to the City OF Keokuk.
Section g. That the Mayor Of the
City Of Keokuk. Ed S. Lotion, be and
he II hereby authorized ON behalf Of
said City of Keokuk to execute
CONVEYANCE to the Keokuk Electro
Metals Company for that part Of M"
street so vacated and described In
Section hereof
Secnton T. That this ordnance
shall be Published In The Daily Gate
City, a newspaper OF general ctrcula-
ton in the City Of Keokuk, and the
same shah take effect from and sitter
its publication and ten COY days after
It's final passage.
Section 5. All ordinances znd parts
OF ordinances In conflict with the pro
visions hereof are hereby repealed
Passed this 18th day of May, A. D.
1918.
Ron can:
Aye-Lofton, Hickey, Hemmy.
Nay-Nma
Total voting aye: Three; total vot-
ing nay: o.
ED. s. LOTION,
Mayor.
Attest:
o. W. SANDBERG.
City Clerk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
DOESN'T COST MUCH
TO TRY It ANYWAY
Tells How to Take Soreness From
a Corn and Lift Il
Right Out

Hospital records show that every
time you cut a corn you invite lock
jaw or blood poison, which is need
less, says a Cincinnati authority, who
tells you that quarter ounce of a
drug called freezone can be obtained
at little cost from the drug store blu,
is sufficient to rid ones feet OF
every hard or soft corn or callus.
You simply apply few drops OF
this on tender, aching corn and the
soreness is instantly relieved. Short
ly the entire corn can be lifted out
root and all, without pain
This drug is sticky but dries at
once and is claimed to just shrivel UP
any corn without inflaming or even
irritating the surrounding tissue or
skin
II your wife wears high heels she
will be glad to know OF this.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

forever grasp Italy's hand in a cor
dial grip because Latin civilization,
just as American civilization is based
upon liberty, Justice and right
ITALY day is the gratifying result
of President Wilson's own Initiative,
personal activity and sentiment, back
ed by the whole-hearted support OF
the generous American people. The
Italians hope that on Italy day, when
the tri-color is welded with the Stars
and Stripes Americans will know. un-
derstand and appreciate Italy's heart
felt gratitude and friendship"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
Side .SlDipes at
The Fee Parade

Two p6ra0eS IN a week wakes u,
even the best regulated city TO a holi
day mood The Red Cross parade VA
dignifed and Demonstration OF pa
tffotsm, but the Red Fec parade
caused felix's To throw away all cars
and Thought Of war Every one was
plainly out for a fronc and they had it
Sinners who were sIackers and
perched on street corners instead o,
joining IN the parade bad this saluta
ton flung al them by those in line:
Come on. you piker. Be a ffker,r
Shouted out by so many men passing
It got TO be bit embarrassing and
the siackers fen into line nearly every
time
The camel had qneer voice and
Gang Justify right out in meetin'. shut
up yelled everyone in hearing dis
lance.
The war tank made OF canvas was
clever idea. 1t had neat little cur
tain down in front to hide the interim.
(That means the front wheels of the
wagon which composed the frame
work.
Sure, sashes came into style when
the man pushing the caners food cart
made his appearance
BaIlpons-the largest seen tlis
season-outciassed even the Red Fee
in color.
Henry Shubert showed a go-cart Ike
panied by a Shriner IN a loud-appear.
ing polka dot dress-and half socks.
Was that camouflageirg?
One gentleman, a bit ancient look.
ing, with spectacles, the regular lind.
wore loud blonde Buster Brown
wig Even then he got away with it
we'll
Hitched to the Ben Hur chariot were
two rather staid-looking steeds. Two
courtiers led the steeds. One cour.
tier was gowned in cretonne. The 9TH
er wore a costume of half mourning
decorated with black and white ha-s
]. P. Manatrey is his name. He IL
a rich, retired farmer living in :.
fine home on your right as you drive
into Fairfield. He is one of the mort
interesting men who visited Keokuk
IN red fez this week For one
thing, he has license plate No. /
Iowa, hanging at each end of his big
touring car. For another thing, he
came to keokuk TO attend scboro,
once, stafd one night and part of the
next day. became frightened almas,
to death, and hurried back home tc
Jefferson county, where he had been
born over dozen years beforehand
about sixty years before now The
Reiners here now are his cousins
their mother being a Manatrey Mr.
Manatrey is high in the counsels O,
the democratic party.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
National League.
At st, LIoufs-New York s, st,
MAY WIPE OUT
BIG LEAGUES
Baseball Profession Is Worrying Over
Order That Men of Draft
Age Must Fight or
Work

by z C. Hamilton, United Press
staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, May A-Profes-
siona1 baseball was obviously wor-
ried today, following publication Of
the provost marshal generals order
that all men of draft age mist fight
or work at some useful occupation.
That professional baseball would
be treated the same az theaters,
which received the same considera-
ton as baseball in the war tax, was
the hope of those prominent in the
game, but IL was admitted the game,
as well as every other professional
sport Is standing on insecure ground
There Is little likelihood that the
parks win be closed on the initiative
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
Minceto Refused Bail.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, May 24.-Count James
Minotto was refused bail and re-
manded into the custody OF United
States Marshal Bradley here today by
Federal Judge Carpenter, following a
formal entry Of his order denying
Minotto a. writ of habeas corpus on
a presidential warrant. Minotto
walked out Of the court room hand
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

HUNDREDS SEE PAGEANT
Dinner In Masonic Temple Served by
Eastern Star, Initiation
and Vaudeville on
Program.

Shrine ceremonial activities ceased
In Keokuk about 2 a m. today
Nearly $50 Davenport, Muscatine ant
Burlington Kaaba temple visitors de
parted early in the day for then
homes aboard the steamer Helen
blair. which had been chartered fol-
the Shriners' trip.
A class Of stxty-ffve candidates was
put through the initiatory degrees OF
Shrinahood last night in Woodman
hall, following dinner which was
served in Masonic temple by the
Eastern Star chapter. Miss Carrie
Hanson was in charge of the supper
committee.
Parade Big Attraction.
A pageant OF Sminers through
Main and Blondeau streets at .. m.
Thursday attracted hundreds Of per-
cons TO the downtown section AS
N Shrine parades are, it was q hui
morUUs showing from beginning TO
md
A I'VE camel, goat, baby cab,
Red Cross ambulance, patrol and
other features were prominent.
a vaudeville performance In the
Grand theater at II p. m closed the
program of the pilgrimage. More
than 500 Shrners from an sections
Of southeastern Iowa were in the
audience.
A considerable sum Of money was
collected at various corners ON Main
street by .chainedr candidates, for
the Red Cross.
The Keokuk Fec club had charge
Of the entire program. Ben ]. Kirch
Il president of that organization
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
Tear1sterS 70 be Raised

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
CHICAGO, May 24.-Wages Of s2l
TO $S2 a week viii be paid 10000 Chi
cago teamsters and truck chauffeurs
beginning June 8, according to an
agreement effected by federal med
1a1ors today. A short strike for SIS a
Week increase resulted in winning a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

lied baseball in Texas if applied to
the men engaged in the national past
time, magnates of the Texas league
win meet In Dallas Sunday to dis
cuss the situation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
roDkY,s GAMES

American League.
St Louis at Philadelphia
Chicago at Boston
Detroit at Washington
Cleveland at New York.
National League.
Brooklyn at st. Louis.
Boston at Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia at Cincinnati
New York at Chicago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

in hand with his vile, 49, NJ
Louis F. Swift, millionaiH Il
to the United States sssd \
peals where his lawyers - 10,
writ OF supersedeas to ss .,ous !
from interment as a danse
enemy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
Texas League TO Meet.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DALLAS, Texas, May 24-Convfnc-
ed that General Crowders new draft
regulations spell the doom OF organ
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
Hundred-Mile Race at DonneiIson tc
be Peppey Because Of Unusual
Field, is the
Belief.
PUT TRACK IN SHAPE
Io~a, Illinois and Missouri Speedstees
10 Take Part In Memorial
Program on Dirt
Ring

The following entries have been re-
csivai for the 1Oomile automobile
race at Dpnnenson. iowa, Decoration
day. May goth and VIII be at the start
ing line when Starter A E Erickson
gives them the flag that will send
them away on the century grind"
Alva Ford OF Good Hope, III, heads
the list with his Afford No. /. This is
the machine that came within thirty
seconds OF breaking the worlds rec
ord for fifty miles on half mile dirt at
Donnellson last year
Buick Special No. 2, entered and
driven by Roy Humphrey of Keokuk.
Car won DonueIlson event last year.
Good steady, heady driver and barring
bad luck should finish wei I'D in the
money
Dodge Bros Special No. 3, owned
and driven By G E Brown Of Keokuk-
This is the famous Macomb Dodge
generally wen known for its consist
en speed and staying qualities. Driver
with plenty OF nerve and fighting all
the time for the lead
Chevrolet Entered.
Baby Grand Chevrolet, No. 4. en-
tered by Iowg'e crack half-nile dirt
champion, A N Gailn1an. of Van Horn,
Iowa Cars first year out. but drfv-
CT Of the cool. heady type and natu-
ally a faTorite
Chalmers Blue-bird. No. 5, entered
by F. P Mcdonald Of Springfield, IL,
and driven by II. II Skinner. Car
very fast and consistent running.
Frazier Special No. S. entered By
Carl Sitter OF Keokrsk. This car
showed tremendous speed last year at
DunneIlsor until eliminated By accf-
dent. Drivers initial bow on half
mile tracks
wild" Driver In.
Wild" Barney Wetzel. Of Sterling.
H., has entered his Buick D45. Car
a steady winner in northern Illinois
and a. driver of the reckless. care-free
type. showing great bursts Of speed
throughout a race.
Deusenberg car No. g. entered By
Gus SchradeT Jr.. Of NevhaII. Iowa. |
Car has 103 horsepower and driver a |
professional motorcycle ride Good !
combination.
Entry No 8. Overland No. 90. en-
tered BIZ Overland -Brodhead Co. o.,
SpfihsHefn' III. Driven by T. R Nc !
Donald Cars first year out. with /
frst-class pilot
Entry NO. 10. Sunburst Special, from
Moline. Owned, entered and driven BY
blondy Granere. Cars first year
out, but driver Of experience.
Money Contender.
Entry No. II, 16-valve Ford z,e-,a1
entered by Robert Cusick Of Es1gss
City. Little known of car br1t hT,f1.
by man with years of eype-,a1,s.
with racing cars and should he
money contender.
Entry No Il. Ford Special t-,-,
Memphis. Mo. Entered by H. n How.
ard of that place. Driver vet unns-.s
The race track IS being nut i, +ba
best possible condition and WITH "a
rorable weather a nice attend.,oa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
YESTERDAYS SCORES.
American League.

American League.
At Washington-St. Louis 8, Wash
ington 2.
At Boston 1. Boston o.
At New York-Chicago, game post
poned; wet grounds.
AT iladelphia-Detroit, game post
poned; rain
Nationai League.
At st. Loufs-New York 6, st. Louis
4.
At Ghicaso-Chicago 8. Brooklyn o.
At CinctnnaffBoston A, Cincinnati
3.
Durgh 2
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

The camel had qneer voice and
Gang Justify right out in meetin'. Shut
up, yelled everyone in hearing dis
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

The war tank made OF canvas was
clever idea 1t had neat little cur
tain down in front to hide the interim.
fThat means the front wheels of the
wagon which composed the frame
work.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24

Sure, sashes came into style when
the man pushing the canef's food cart
made his appearance.