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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
CAPITOL PETROLEUM MAKING
PROGRESS.

An aggressive campaign for a large
oil production is being carried for
ward by the Capitol Petroleum Co.,
whose record since its inception has
been one of progress. From time to
time it has added to its holdings un-
til it has 2240 acres of land in the
four states Of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colo
RADIO and wyoming. The company
has nineteen producing wells on their
Kansas and Oklahoma leases. This
corporation is being well managed by
bankers and well known business
men of Denver.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of our husband
and father, John Wesley Alexander,
who was called away one year ago
today, March Is, 1917:
Softly the stars are cleaning
Upon a quiet grave;
There sleepeth without dreaming
One we loved, but could not save.
Mrs. Alexander, Wife,
Lora and Bertha Alexander,
Daughters.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
I'M MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of our dear hus-
band and father, Rial w. Foster, who
left us two years ago, March 18th,
1916.
In our home around our fireside,
all sadly miss you still;
In u hearts the pain is greater,
Which no n on earth can fill.
Elvina C. Foster, wife
Ida c. Commodore, Daisy Drew,
Birdie Foster Harrison, daughters
w. d, and r. c. Foster, sons.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
IN ME M.

In loving memory of our dear faith
er and husband, Charley Henderson,
who departed this life two years ago
March IS, 1916.
He sleeps but not forgotten. Asleep
in Jesus, Oh how sweet, from which
none ever wake. Calling him home
was at Gods command.
Sleep on dear father until we meet
again.
Mrs. Elsie Henderson, wife
Miss Nettie Henderson, daughter,
Mrs. Jennie Davis, sister,
Mr.. Levi Davis, brother-in-law.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

We extend our heartfelt thanks to
the neighbors and friends for their
kindness and sympathy during the
illness and death of our mother and
grandma, Nancy Vena; also for the
beautiful floral offering.
Mr.. and Mrs. James S~pauIding
and Son, j. w. Spaulding.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

The Warrington Camp Knights of
Friendship will give a Banquet in
honor of ]. H. Williams, G. NJ, Mon
day night, March 18th at Garrison
Field House, 5th and Forest Ave. A
good program has been arranged for
the occasion. All Masters Princesses,
M. E. Q. and officers are invited to
attend. Refreshments and admission,
free.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
y. M. c. A. NOTES

The address last Sunday afternoon
by Mr.. C. H. Mills was one of the best
we heard for some time. Mr.. Mills
story of Playing the Game" was very
interesting and the me mare anxious
that he shall come back again.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mrs. Matilda Ann Johnson, zoos East
18th street, died Friday, March s, at
her residence and was buried Monday,
March IL. She leaves one daughter
and a son to mourn her loss.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
THE INTER.cITY

The Inter-City Danes held their
Coal Drawing" last Monday night at
Pages Shoe Store. Mrs. Bessie Evans
of 242S Vine street drew the lucky
number, SIT, and got the ton of coal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mrs. P. W. Whitworth Of I'LL E. Sth
who has been quite ill is rapidly i'm
proving to the pleasure of her many
friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

The committee of management of
the Paseo Department for this year
is as follows: DR.. ]. e. Perry, Chair
man; DR.. E. ]. McCampbell, Sec;
Mr., Jas. H.. Crews, Treas; Mr.. L. C.
Stewart, Prof. J. r. e. Lee, Attorney
L. A. Knox, Mr.. H. j.. Spigener, Mr..
W. G.. Mosely and Prof. Jno. A.
Hodge.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Although somewhat indisposed, DR..
]. e. Perry bravely continues to ad::
minister to the needs of his many pa
tients in the two cities including the
Editor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mrs. Sallie Jackson who has been
Bookkeeper for the Hospital campaign
committee and Miss Caddie Jet leave
for Chicago next week for the sum-
mer.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mrs. Thomas Young, a brotherin-law
of B. R. Francis, of 1412 Vine street,
died suddenly in Chicago last week.
Mr.. Francis left Tuesday night Tor
that city to attend the funeral.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mesdames S. E. Laing and Louise
Hambric are taking up the study of
Swedish Body, Face and Scalp Mas
sage, under the direction of Prof. Yh-
nell of Stockholm, Sweden at 1907 E.
18th st.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mr.. w. Grant Moore is now in
charge of u Boys Department, His
experience with boys will enable him
to be of great help to the "Y." Spe-
cial rates are on for renewals in this
department.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs. Amos w. Randall takes this
method of thanking her many friends
for their aid and sympathy during the
long illness and death of her husband,
Amos w. Randall.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mrs. S. A. Chism, wife of DR.. A. B.
Chism, of Webster Grove, Mo-, is Wis
iting her cousin, Mrs. S. A. Slaughter
of 1906 Paseo, for a few weeks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Dora, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Edwards of 1916 Woodland, who
was killed in an automobile accident
in Oklahoma a few days ago was
brought to this city for burial last
Thursday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Officer Oscar Hardin whose hands
were severely frozen last winter is
able to be out again and hopes to re-
sumo work in the near future.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Our business manager, Miss Villa
Glenn has been confined to her home
for several days with the Lagrippe.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Thomas Schumacher about 6S years
of age died Friday, March 8, at 1916
Lydia avenue and was buried Monday,
March IL.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Lieutenant j. c.. Whitaker has re-
turned to Camp Funston after a ten
days visit with his wife and daughter
at 2440 Michigan avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mr.. Frank Jakes of Salina, Kansas,
was in the city visiting his sister,
Mrs. Lula Lewis, 2447 Flora Avenue
and friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
IN MEMoRIAM.

In memory of William Wolfork who
passed away one year ago March 8
1918.
Gone but not forgotten.
Mother, father, sisters, nephews.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Have you ever tried the Spotless
Kitchen, 20 West 18th street, the best
placse in town to eat?
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mr.. Charles Robinson of New York
City, formerly of P~lattsburg, Mo-, Wis
tied in the city during the week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Wait for Redemption Good Friday
evening.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Vivian, the 7-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Perkins, 2611 High
land avenue, died after a lingering
illness last Monday evening and was
buried Wednesday at Highland GENE
terry. Little Vivian had been an in
valid all his life and every care that
his parents and relatives could be-
stow, was given him. The Sun ex-
tends its sympathy.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

The Volley Ball classes are larger
and more interesting now than ever
before. Several crack teams are now
c~ontending for first honors.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mr.. Thomas E. Schumacher of New
York City attended the funeral of his
father in this city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Lashley Of
Rochester, Mimi, are visiting rela-
tives and friends in the city this week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
IN M EMORlAM.

In loving remembrance of my dear
this life one year ago today, March
Is, 1917:
DO not ask me if l miss her.
oh, there's such a vacant place;
Oft l think l hear her footsteps,
Or l see her smiling face.
1t left me broken hearted,
Friends may think the wound healed
But they little know the sorrow
That's within my heart concealed.
Sadly missed by her son,
LEE ROY HARRIS. O.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Mrs. jamie Johnson, about seventy
years of age, a faithful member of
Centennial M. e. Church, died after
a brief illness of five days at the
residence of G.. W. Woods, 1888 Arm
strong Ave-, Kansas City, Kans. The
funeral will probably be Sunday from
the Centennial ,Chuch.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

WATCH FOR THE OPENING OF
MRS. RICHARDSON'S TEA ROOM,
1881 PASEo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

No change in price of Due Books
at present. The Moses Dickson R. &
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

Quarterly meeting Sunday at Moth
er Allen, everybody invited.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
All Invited
hERoINEs oE JERICHO.

On account of the increased cost of
printing and binding the following
changes in prices will be made after
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

DR.. D. M. Miller of 2642 Highland
venue, one of our foremost physi-
clans, has been quite i'll during the
week. Since coming here a year ago
DR.. Miller has built up a wonderful
practice and has endeared himself
with patients and acquaintances
through life.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
Kansas Clty,Kansas


Dr.. -
Mrs. Viola Calhoun Of Sth and
Everett royalty entertained the Sew
ing Circle last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Collins are the
proud parents Of. a baby girl, born
Wednesday, March 6.
DR.. Berry Of Lincoln, Neb., preach
ed at the Metropolitan Temple Sun
day morning.
Mrs. S. H. Davidson of 2410 North
5th street and daughter, Margaret,
have returned from a very pleasant
visit in the South.
Mr.. T. Booker of 745 New Jersey
avenue, Mrs. S. H. Thompson of 1918
N. Sth street and Rev. Griffin of 1886
N. 9th street are all on the sick list
this week.
Memorial services for DR.. H. T.
Healing will be held Sunday at 400
p. m. at the Forum in the Metropoli-
tan Temple. Prof. Shelton French
will deliver the principal address and
talks by Prof. G. N. Grisham and
Judge Keplinger will be made. Music
by w. U. orchestra and chorus.
Miss Avery Sharp of Springfield,
Mo, passed through Kansas City en-
route to Anaconda, Mont. She spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Rella
Hall, GIG North 18th, Kansas City,
Eans., and left Monday. Miss Sharp
expects to make Anaconda her future
home.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16

This paper has enlisted
with the government in the
cause of america for the
period of the war
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-16
CARD oE THANKS.

e SESE%ESE&ESE&ESESE
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
LIBERTY LOAN
MET LITERALLY
CONTINUED fro: page -

towns and rural districts not usually
well organized, have outdone large
cities which have kept their COM
mittees intact from the second cam
paign. These districts in most cases
have oversubscribed their portions
about fifty per cent.
1t has not been expected that sub
scripdons on the first day of the
campaign would indicate either a sue
cess or tagging Of the new loan. Last
weeks preparatory work has put the
nation in trim as the first days sub
scription of about ten per cent OF the
loan indicated
The public may be denied daily
information of the progress of the
loan, it was evident at the treasury.
Treasury officials have plan
whereby only weekly reports of the
progress of the loan will be made
public. This would mean that the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08

nation would not know what any state
or district has subscribed until sew.
eral days after the end Of each week
Oficials who oppose the plan, declare
this would end the spirit of rivalry
between cities and states by with.
holding information on the subscrip
lions.
A plan is also being considered
which will result in the public being
denied information on the subscrip.
ton campaign until federal reserve
banks report officially.
Frank F. Wilson, Liberty loan pub.
licity director, today telegraphed
each federal reserve board to obtain
aff1davits from local campaign com
mittees, banks and telegraph com.
panies as to the time quotas are sub
scribed. He explained that already
competition for the honor flags has
become so keen. that often few
minutes will decide to whom the flag
is awarded. The affidavits will elm
mate injustice in awarding the en-
blem of honor to the victors-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
Late Market Quotations

Csc lower. Bulk. $16.75@1705; heavy
$16.70@16.90; medium, $16.80Q17.10;
light. s16.80@1715.
Sheep receipts 5000; market
strong. Lambs, $19.75@2050; ewes,
$1S.5O@1500; wethers, $8.50017.50.
st. Louis Live Stock.
EAST ST. LOUIS, April 8.-Cattle
receipts $500; market steady. strong.
Native beef steers, $9.75@13.5O:
yearling steers and heifers, $1,000
1880; cows, $6.00@11.50; stockers
and feeders, s7.5O@l1 so; calves. $7.75
@1625: cows and heifers, $1,000
1000.
Hog receipts 1880; market steady,
strong. Mixed and butchers, S17.501
1850; good tn heavy, s17.oo@175o;
rough. $15.25@15.50; light, S17701
1872 T.; IL pigs. s145o917.s5; bulk. s17.25
Sheep receipts 500; market steady,
strong. Ewes, $12.0O01500; lambs,
$14. 100000: Gamers and choppers,
$6.50@9.50; wethers, $13.00@14.O0.
Omaha Live Stock.
OMAHA, April Seattle receipts
1900; market 15@25c higher. Steers.
Sl0.00@15.25: cows and heifers. $3.50
012.00; stockers and feeders, $1,000
1925; calves, $9.00@13.25; bulls and
stays. s7.75@11.75.
Hog receipts 10000; market
steady, &c higher Bulk. $4,000
1856; top, $500.
Sheep receipts 10000; market
steady. Yearlings, S1525@17.O0:
wethers, s1s.5O@14.75: lambs. 1925
@20.55; ewes. $14.0O916.65.
Chicago Produce.
CHICAGO, April 8.AButter-Ex-
tras. 40c: firsts, 39@39hc; dairy ex-
tras, 37@3sc: dairy frsts, S3@35c.
Eggs-Ordinary firsts, 30@31c;
firsts, 31@32c.
cheese-Twins, 21A@e2c; Young
Americas. 22022kc.
Potatoes-Receipts 40 cars; Wis
consins and Minnesotas, $1.OO@1.IO;
fancy westerns. s1.1o@1.2O per cwt.
Live poultry Ducks, 30631c;
geese, 25@28c; roosters, BIC: tur-
keys, CSC.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, April S.--F1our mar
ket dull, nominal
Pork market dull. Mess, $500.
Lard market firmer Middle west
spot, $26.10026.2O.
Sugar, raw, market steady. Centri-
fugal test, $60.05.
Sugar, refined. market steady. Cut
loaf. 1895; crushed. $50; powdered.
$3.50; graduated. $40.
Coffee Rio No. on spot, 9Lc.
Tallow market firm City. Tic;
special, TIC
Hay market quiet. No. 1, $1,000
LEO; No. 3, $1.00@1.20; clover. 9Oc@
$1.40.
Dressed poultry market quiet. Tur.
keys, 25@38c; chickens, 25636c;
fowls, 29635c.
Live poultry market strong. Geese.
35c: ducks, 35c; turkeys. 35c; ROSTERS
27635c.
Cheese market easy. State milk
common to special. 1s626hc, skins,
common to specials. 4@19kc.
Butter market quiet. Receipts g.,
All. Creamery extras, 4O1h 641c:
dairy tubs. 34@35c; creamery held on
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08

gun were captured" Haig reported
today.
.On the whole British battlefront
the enemy's artillery showed increas-
ed activity last night.
Between Lens and the LaBassee
canal and east of Armentieres there
was heavy hostile gas shellfng.
French Take Prisoners.
PARIS, April S.-Violent artiisey
fighting last night, especially along
the left bank of the Disc. was report
ed by the French war office t. lay.
1--WE took some prisoners" the
communique said.
I'm the Argonne district. enemy
surprise attacks failed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08

2 part OF our government are admin
istered by social settlement workers
instead of statesmen
why does not the senator intro
duce an amendment providing that no
BoIsheviki shall have hand in ADMIN
istering the law, suggested Senator
Poindexter.
"Oh. That would break up the pres
-ent administration" rejoined Sher-
man
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
Y SWIMMERS
MEET TONIGHT
International Swimming Pentath!on
Starts Tonight at Local Gym With
Prospects for Lowering
Records.

Keokuk Y. NJ. c. A. swimmers will
start the Pentathlon swimming con-
test at the local pool tonight at 7:15
o'clock This is an international af-
fair and Is to be held in the associa-
tons all over the country in some
what similar manner to the Hexath-
Ion meet that has just been finished.
AS the local Y boasts of some good
water stars it Is likely that they will
pull down a good position in the finals.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
HOW BATTLE
NAMES SOUND
French Pronunciation is Given by
Expert for Towns in Reg
ion Of Great
Eidht

Los Angeles Express: With the
fate Of civilization Ringing on the
struggle in France, the significance
OF French names becomes accentuat-
ed each day and people are DESTROYS
of learning the correct pronunciation
that they may better grasp the i'm
port OF cable dispatches.
Louis Sentous, French consul in
Los Angeles. today compiled for the
Evening Express list Of 2ronuncia-
tons Mr.. Sentous commented on
the fact that some OF the names fire.
quentIy mentioned in the reports OF
military operations are sometimes
mispronounced even by well educat-
ed Frenchmen.
One name he mentioned in this
connection is that of Guise, a city.
As nearly as can be indicated In
English, the pronunciation should be
as if the name was spelled Gweeze.
The list follows:
Aisne-Ain.
Albert-Ahl-bair'.
Notwithstanding.
Ancre-Ahnkra.
Arras-Ah-rahs.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Bray-BrAy.
Bullecourt-BulP-koo
Bussy-Beurh'-see.
Cambrai-kAm-bray,.
Channy-Shoa-nee'.
Chaulnes-Shoar-
Cherisy-ShaIr-ee-se
Compiegne-kom-peh-ain1'.
Combles-koamb.
Corbfe-kor-bee,.
Corisilles-krwah'-se eI.
Demuin-D '-moo-aing.
Doubleday.
Doullens-Doo-iano'.
FeucbS-Feur.shee.
Girenchy-Gee-ron'-s
Grivesnes-Gree-venn
Guise-Gweeze.
Ham-Hahm.
Hamel-Ahm-elP.
Hangard-enSanterr Ons'- ard
ong sawn-tair'.
Observation-Disclosures
Irles-Eeri.
La Fere-Lah-FaIr.
-see-nee.
Lens-Lan0.
ve-Marr-selkahv.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mezieres-May-zee-a
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Montdidier-Mong-d ee-de-ay.
Moreuil-Moe-ruhI.
NesIes-NehI.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Oise-Wahz.
Peronne-Pay-ronn'.
Ressons-Ray-sone'.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Rosieres-
Roye-Rwah.
Scarpe-Scsrp.
MISUNDERSTANDING
Somme-Comm.
St Quentin-Sang-kong tang.
Villiers-VeeP-ee-ay.
The accented syllable is indicated
by the apostrophe following it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
DEMOCRATS
WILL MEET
First District Party Members Will be
in Session at Hotel Burlington
"Wednesday After
noon.

Democrats from the first district of
Iowa will be in session Wednesday
afternoon at one o'clock in the Hotel
Burlington at Burlington All mem
bers of the party from this county are
welcome to attend the meeting. There
will be party leaders and men pres
ent from all parts of this district at
the session.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
At WhirIwind Pace,

NEW YORK, April s-With more
than 100000. 900 to her credit in the
first days drive for subscriptions to
the third Liberty loan, New York
started the second day with whirl-
til the end Of the campaign A mill
tary parade in which $4,000 men will
take part is scheduled for tonight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
Grain Review.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, April s.-The grain mar-
ket was firm today on heavy buying
because of colder weather. May corn
was only B under the maximum of
SIPS.
April oats opened late and rs
higher at 80, but later lost Il. May
oats opened at S57, up rs, and later
gained 1s.
May corn at 127. was u higher at
the opening and gained IL.
Provisions were steady.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08


NEARBY white fancy. 39@40c: near
mixed fancy, 33@351sc: fresh, s1h|
3Sc.
Live Stock Losses.
UNITED Press Leased Wire SERVED
| WASHINGTON. April S-Loss|
in live stock during the year es|
mated on April /, were as follow
the department Of agriculture repol
ed today:
Horses and mules, 1855 percent
! total. against 1.69 for 1917, and L.
the average for the past ten years
Cattle, all ages, losses from d
ease. 1872 percent against 1.94
1917; 200, the ten year average; fro
exposure. 1.33 percent against IL
in 1917 and LAB the ten year ave
age.
Sheep losses from disease, u
| against 2.18 in 1917. and 2.44 the t,
year average: from exposure, L.
! against 3.24 in 1917, and 3.02 the Y
year average.
Lambs from disease and exposur
4.93 against 6.02 In 1916, and 5.sS q
ten year average.
Swine. all ages from disease, A.
against 4.86 in 1917. and SIS the Y
year average.
The condition Of the horse al
mule crop" on April l was 1926
a normal against 95-8 April l. lsl
and 96.2 the ten year average
April i; OF cattle, 95.6 against -
! In 1917 and 95.2 the ten year ave
age; sheep. 96.9 against 93.S in lsl
and 95.4 the ten year average; SWIM
96.3. against 95 in 1917. and 937 u
! ten year average.
The number OF breeding sows
the United States on April ! WI
estimated at 9.5 percent more tina
a year ago and ST more than tV
years ago.
Winter Wheat Report.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, April S.-The co
dition Of the winter wheat crop
the United States on April /, w
1876 per cent Of normal. again
S3.46 on April 1, 1917; 1913 April
| 1916. and 83.8 the average conditl,
for the past ten years on April l. u
agriculture department reported
day
This condition forecast a produ
ton of 560,00o,000 bushels again
41S,07O,0O0 bushels estimated 7rodt
tons in 1917, and 4SO, 553 900 in ~
The condition OF the rye crop APP
] was reported as 85.S per cent
normal against $50 April /. lsi
S7.S April 1, 1915. and SO. the avera
on April 1 for the past ten years.
| The condition OF the rye crop foi
casts a total production of S6.O0o,o
bushels against 6O,145,O0O estimat
for 1917: and 1885,, 900 for 1915,
The decrease in condition OF whe
crop from December 1, 1917, to APP
1, 1913, amounted to OF pom
| against an average decline in the pa
ten years of 81 points between the
dates.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
Live Stock Losses

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08
Allies In Better Position.

WASHINGTON, April 8.-"Each
day that passes now finds the allies in
a better position to resist with def
mite success. Each day reserves
which are already considerable. are
being swollen by fresh contingents
from our armies and that Of the Unit
ed States
This was the summary of the west
front situation today by Major General
J. D. McLachlan. British military at
tache.
Doubtless the Germans will make
further great efforts before they ac-
knowledge the failure of their great
spring drive but it is safe to say that
each day that passes finds the allies
In better position"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-08

Weather Forecast.
For Keokuk and vicinity: Fair and
continued cool tonight and Tuesday.
For Iowa: Fair and continued cool
tonight and Tuesday.
For Missouri: Fair tonight and
Tuesday; cooler tonight south and
central portions; probably frost to-
night.
For Illinois: Fair tonight and Tues
day; cooler tonight east and south por-
tons.