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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
BAGGAGE TRAIN
OVERLOOKING
Equipment of Union Soldiers Was
Something Fearful and Wonder
fui In Days
Of '61.

Despite the fact that equipment in
general was scarce and difficult to
obtain, the baggage wagons Of some Of
the companies in the early days of the
civil war would have rivalled the i'm
pedimenta trains which always accom-
panied the armies Of Caesar, says the
writer in a recent publication of the
State Historical society of Iowa. Be-
fore the war was over, however, the
Iowa troops learned that heavy
equipments were hindrance rather
than an aid. These immense trains OF
baggage were necessitated in part by
the fact that such things as tents and
mess chests, later furnished in indi-
vidual sizes and carried by the men,
we're. at first, in form which the men
could not carry. Instead of individual
mess kits there were company mess
kits, each chest containing tin plates,
cups, spoons, knives and forks for six
teen men Later each man carried
his own utensils in his haversack with
his rations. The first tents. also, We're
of the Sibley pattern, large enough to
accomm odate sixteen men. But these
tents were too heavy and unwieldy for
active service, and they soon gave
way to smaller tents, many of which
were merely large enough for two men
and each man carried one-half Of the
tent
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

of the advisory board for Iowa. Some
idea Of the amount of work that is be-
ing done by Mr. Whitney along TINS
line may be gained from the fact that
he has already appointed two hundred
members of the various railroad or
CARNATIONS as special committee to
arrange for the sale or Stamps I'm
their particular communities. This
committee covers the entire state,
and means the placing of workers on
the campaign in every railroad center
in Iowa. Because of his acquaintance
among railroad men. Mr.. Whitney's
work on the campaign is naturally
carried on to a large extent among
them.
The campaign has two purposes. and
will continue until the close OF the
war. The first is to raise two billion
dollars for the government, and the
second is to start a nation wide thrift
campaign-in other words-to teach
people to save their money by making
small purchases of war thrift stamps
which are redeemable and are'backed
by the entire resources of the govern
ment.
For the convenience Of the pur.
chaser a thrift card is furnished each
purchaser Of a twenty-five cent stamp.
This card has space for sixteen stamps
and when all the spaces have been
filled the card may be exchanged for
a five dollar war savings stamp at the
postoffice, banks or any authorized
agent by paying 19 cents in cash, II
purchased, and the amount will in
crease one cent per month thereafter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
Whale Meat as Food

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service j
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.--Whale meat
will be the principal article OF food a.
luncheon to be rendered thirty mem
bers Of the American Museum Of Nat
ural History here Friday.
This is done to show the possible
tiles Of whale meat as substitute
for other meats Henry F. Osburn,
says whale meat, now used only as a
fertilizer, is equal in food value to
beef and could be marketed in New
York City for 1914 cents pound.
Food Administrator Hoover is among
those invited to attend the luncheon
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
American BoIsheviki.

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The Ameri-
can Bolsheviki practically concluded
it's convention last night with the
adoption of resolutions and culminat-
ing in a demand that the Russian
embassy consulates in America, with
all the money and property connected
Herewith. be turned over to the
newly constituted soviets to be Or
ganized as soon as the delegates re
turn to their respective constituent
cies in the United States.
Some jumped to the conclusion
that this. meant an immediate and a
wholesale seizure of all the loose
property and money left by the old
regime, but they were Immediately
assured by Editor Gregory Weinstein
that the demand was contingent upon
the recognition by Washington Of the
present Bolshevik government in Pet
rograd and upon the recognition by
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
SMALL INVESTOR
HAS HIS TIME
Opportunity is Given Now for Buying
Thrift Stamps Which Will Help
to Lick Kaiser
Pill

The United States government, in
issuing the present issue of war saw
ings stamps and certificates, has made
it possible for peaple who are not of
large financial resources to assist in
carrying on the war. For as small a
sum as 25 cents, any man, woman or
child can do at least something tow.
ard showing the kaiser that Uncle
Sam and his people are not "bluffing,' y
and yet receive good rate of inter.
est on their contributions.
C. z. Whitney, secretary Of the Or
der Of Railway Conductors, has been
appointed by Secretary McAdoo of the
United States treasury, as a member
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
the Bolshevik government in Petro-
grad Of the American soviets as Gre
ated at the convention here.
New Barred Area.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-The Brit
ish admiralty has established a new
barred area off the west coast Of
Scotland, completely blocking the
western entrance to the Caledonian
canal from all shipping.
The British naval base at Oban Is
near the western entrance to the
canal while Inverness is at the north
eastern end of the canal
AS Oban is the main sea base of
the British fleet on the west coast
of Scotland, it is assumed that the
establishment of this barred area has
something to do with important naval
operations connected with that base,
and it is possible that there Is some
relation between the new admiralty
order and the submarine menace.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
lard YEARS
FOR FARMER
Tree Years Preceding Civil War
Were Times Of Trial for Agri-
cuIturists of
Iowa.

THE three years preceding the out
leak of the civil war were years or
al for the Iowa farmer, according to
article recently published by the
ate Historical society of Iowa. The
kancial panic of 1857 reached its eli
bx in Iowa in 1859. The crop OF
SO was very poor, due to the cold,
t season; and during the two fol-
wing years the crops were below
rmal The secretary of the State
Fricultural society wrote that "the
arcity of money, connected with the
ct that there is no European demand
our surplus products. has told fear
lily upon the prices obtained by the
oducer." Agricultural produce
ought low prices on account of the
Oh charges for transportation to the
etant markets. Wool-growing was
couraged. because wheat and corn
Puld not bear the expense Of taking
market.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
BOOK CASES ON
TROOP TRANSPORTS
American Library Association viii
Secure Permission to Send Read
ing Matter Across Ocean
With Soldiers.
DISPATCH OFFICE OPEN
One Will be Established at Hoboken
and Other Means viii be EN-
poyed to Distribute
Books.
DISPATCH OFFICE OPEN

A dispatch office has just been
opened at Hoboken, N. j., by the
American Library association for
the shipment of books to France. On
every transport book cases of about
1875 books will be placed for each
1000 soldiers, filled with a fine as
sortment selected from gift books,
to be circulated among the men on
the voyage. At the port of debarka-
ton the cases will be emptied and
the books delivered to the agencies
to be used by the A. L. A. for con-
Quoting it's war service overseas
the Y. M. G. A.. or X. of G.. secre-
tary or the Red Cross. AS gift books
do not cover all desirable ranges OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
Ship Yard Volunteers.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Feb. Sin a tele-
gram sent to governors of all states,
Chas. Piez, general manager of the
Emergency Fleet corporation, asked
today that proclamations be issued
calling upon mechanics to enroll in
the United States ship yards volun-
teers. Mr.. Piez' telegram follows:
'"The u S. shipping board, the de-
partment of labor and the state
council of defense have undertaken
to enroll 100000 artisans and skilled
mechanics for service in the ship
yards under the name of The United
Ship Yards Volunteers for the Public
Service Reserve"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
low LEE COUNTY
| SPENT ITS MONEY
,,tv Auditor Clarence 7. Hull COM
,,,es Table Showing Funds In
which Money Was
i placed.
ECONOMICAL LAST YEAR
Mount Was Less Than Year Previ-
.,e and the Smallest of Any
Year Since
1918.
ECONOMICAL LAST YEAR

90 county spent less money IN
- Than in 1916 by about $4,000
!, = ,e ess money than any year since
10 "a according to a table worked
!, 40 bv County Auditor Clarence +.
III These amounts do not take
70 consideration the bonded IN
Madness of the county. which is
"a hv the county treasurer without
auditor first issuing warrant,
Id is not included in the table. me
Fpense of the bonded Indebtedness
course runs about the same each
lar until maturity
fThe table showing the expenditure
the different funds of the county
the last five years, with the
mount of county warrants issued on
kch fund follows:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
.TheBestW ay
to Keep Well

in winter is to get away from
chilly winds, cold and slush. In
the glorious sunshine and semi
tropical atmosphere of Califor-
MIA, you can enjoy all sorts Of
outdoor recreation all winter
long amidst the flowers and or
ange blossoms beside the blue
Pacific. Twill do you a world
of good! If your neighbor has
been there, ask him-he knows.
Make the going as delightful
a S h e getting tn ere. Go
through Denver, Colorado
Springs, the Royal Gorge and
Salt Lake City-in daylight.
The cost is surprisingly low.
You'll be amazed when you
compare it with the cost of re-
manning at home. Remember
that a life which isn't pleasant
|ly spent isn't well spent and
that now, more than ever be-
fore, it is necessary to keep
physically fit
Come in and let IS talk it over
I'll be glad to make all ar
rangements for your complete
trip. G.. F. Conradt, City
Ticket Agent. 9Th and johnson
streets. Phone 976.
The Pleasant Way to Travel
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
Steamer Fleet Sold.

[ United Press Leased wire SeTVICe.
NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The Atlantic
Gulf and West Indies Steamship com
pany, which owns about seventy-five
per cent of the Mexican Navigation
company. mas sold it's fleet, compris-
ing seven steamers and tug, to the
SisaI commission, an agency of the
government of Yucatan, for S4,250,0
in cash While the sale was being
negotiated, the Mexican government
seized six of the fleet.
1t is believed the Yucatan will get
the steamers from the Mexican auth
critics and put them in service be-
tween Yucatan and the United States
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
HOT TEA BREAKS
A COLD-TRY THIS
Observation-Disclosures.

Get a small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take
tablespoonful of this ham burg tea,
put a cup of boiling water upon it,
pour through sieve and drink a
teacupful at any time. 1t is the most
effective way to break a cold and
cure grip, as 1t opens the pores, re-
lieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus breaking cold at once.
II is inexpensive and entirely vege-
table, therefore harmless.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
"CASCARE7S' FOR
HEADACHE, COLDS,
LIVER, BOWELS
ENJOY LIFE! DON'T STAY
BILIOUS, SICK, HEADAcHY
AND CONSTIPATED.
GET RID OF BAD BREATH, SOUR
STOMACH, COATED TONGUE,
INDIGESTION.
Get a 1O-cent box now.

Get 1O-Cent box now.
They're fine. CaScarets hven your
liver, clean your thirty feet of bowels
and sweeten your stomach. You eat
one or two, like candy, before going
to bed and in the morning your head
is clear, tongue is clean, stomach
sweet, breath right and cold gone.
Get a box from your druggist and
enjoy the incest gentlest liver and
bowel cleansing you ever expert
enced. Cascarets stop sick headache.
biliousness. Indigestion, bad breath
and constipation.
Mothers should give a whole Cas-
caret to cross, bilious, sick, feverish
children any time. They are harm
less and never grippe or sicken.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
Boom for Garrison.

Inlted Press Leased Wire Service.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., Feb. g..
fmocrats OF this city and in Camden
Y preparing to launch a boom for
(hdiey M. Garrison, formerly secre
Fy OF war, as a candidate for the
Plted States senate, to succeed the
Fe Senator William Hughes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

and your nose sore and makes your head
feel like q block of woodland in few
minutes feel your head get clear as bell.
Apply "Ulypto" Ointment. too. for that
sore throat, pain in the chest. chilblains,
earache, headache or neuralgia. back
pains, stiff or aching joints. sore muscles
or rheumatic pains, or any Inflammation.
The result Will be gloriously soothing
and the pain. congestion and soreness
will disappear quickly. Ulypto" ONT
ment is scientific surprise, q new conf
bination, containing among other things.
the almost magic properties OF the eucR-
lyptus tree. Just think. no blistertng or
Irritation, no Questionable mustard odor
Just O wonderful bland, soothing pain
chaser. "Ulypto" Ointment is sold by all
druggists in 25c and SOC Jars. or sent d.
rect by the Macmillan Chem. Co., Falls
City, Nebr.
Quick Ease for Sore Throat
A few "Uiypto" Cough Drops work
magic on the Unframed membrane OF the
throat. They Will clear your voice at
once, stop the tickle" ease the cough
and end hoarseness. It's new combine
ton with the wonderful eucalyptus:
Try them right now-5c a package at all
drug stores, candy, grocery and cigar
stores.
recommended in Keokuk by Wilkih
son & Co., McGrath Bros. Drug Co.
Scott & O'Reilly, Engelhardt G Co.
w. H. Siegfried. and J. F. Kiedaisch
& Son.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
AouiIar Now In Cabinet.

United Press Leased Wire Service.1
MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Feb. 81
eneral Candida Aguilar took the
kth Of office as minister of foreign
Nations today. General Aguilar
lied as foreign secretary for many
'onths, resigning when he was
|ected governor of the state of Vera
luz. He was granted an absence OF
i months from the governorship In
Sder to accept the cabinet position.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

|fhe British government has fixed
price OF $12 for standard suits for
"a, OF wool in a limited variety Of
prizes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
DRIN K
tIAB T

RELIABLE HOME TREATMENT.
Thousands Of wives. mothers and
sisters are enthusiastic in their
praise Of Orrine, because 1t has re-
lieved their loved ones Of the Drink
Habit" Can be given secretly. Guar
anteed.
Orrine No. /, secret treatment:
Orrine No 2, voluntary treatment.
Costs only S1O0 box. Ask us for
booklet. McGrath Bros. Drug Co.,
5th and Main streets.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
CLASSIFIED LIST
FOR Lee COUNTY

The following Lee county men wers
classified for service in the national
army by the Lee county exemption
board in session at Fort Madison:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
Cold In Head
Clears Instantly
Amazing Results from "Ulypto"

You'll say, ~ never saw anything like
It," Apply q little "Ulypto" Ointment
for that cold jn the head, that clogged up
nose that sn.sezy feeling way in the nos
trils, the cold that makes your eyes water
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
The Great Corn-Loosener Of tho
Are. Never Fails. Painless.

T go along right side up without
care" even with corns, because use
"Gets-It', the painless, off-like- "a -ba-
nana-peel corn remover: tried
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-08-03
CHURCH SERVICES
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

St. Georges Mission, Red Dragon
Club House-Tenth Sunday after
Trinity. Mathis and holy communion
at IL O'Clock. Feast of the Trans.
fguration, Tuesday, August 6, mathis
and holy communion at a. m.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-08-03
PROBE SALMON
INDUSTRY ON
YUKON RIVER

II. NJ. Smith. commissioner of the
bureau OF fisheries at Washington. ID.
c.. has announced that a hearing will
be held at Seattle some time next
November on the question of the eff
feet of the establishment and opera
ton of the cannery at Andreafsky, on
the lower Yukon. by the Carlisle
Packing Company. on the salmon run
in the Yukon river and its tributaries
this season. His communication is as
follows:
In response to requests from a
number of sources, announcement will
be made soon of formal hearing to
| take place at Seattle. Wash, next No
vember to consider the ACCESSIBILITY
of prohibiting or limiting the opera
ton of salmon canneries or similar
commercial fishery establishments on
the Yukon river and its tributaries in
Alaska. For the proper consideration
of this important matter it is neces-
sary that as much information as pos
sible be secured in regard to condi-
tons obtaining on the waters in uues-
ton. The cooperation of individuals,
companies and public officials in Sc
curing the full and accurate informa-
ton is hereby solicited.
THE inclosed forms have been pre-.
pared for use in furnishing the in.
formation desired The blanks when
filled out should be sent to the COM
missioner of fisheries, Washington. d.
C.. at the earliest possible date To
be OF service for the purpose intended
they must be received at this Office
not later than the early part OF No
vember
"All cooperation In this matter will
be appreciated.
The questions which require answer
ing are briefly as follows:
Approximate dates of the seasonal
runs of the salmon; approximate num-
Der of salmon caught by natives and
white inhabitants annually during past
season; disposition OF catch by both
natives and whites-used for food
used for dog feed and sold; average
weight of salmon; kind and quantity
of fishing gear used; number of ma
tive villages and population dependent
on fishery pursuits in this vicinity;
white population of vicinity; approx
mate number of dogs owned by ma
tives and whites; are king salmon used
for dog feed? to what extent are
humpback salmon taken? at what sea
son OF the year are they taken? what
use is made of them? to what extent
are salmon taken in this district used
for feed on fur farms? for dogs trans.
porting government mail and dogs
used for military purposes? has the
salmon run in the Yukon and its trib-
utares been affected during the sea
son OF 1918 by the establishment OF
the cannery on the lower Yukon, and
to what extent? will the continued op-
GRAFTON OF the cannery seriously AFFECT
the supply of salmon required by
whites and natives for food and dog
feed in this district? was there a
shortage of salmon in 1917 and 1918?
to what may it be attributed? how
much salmon was purchased by deal
ers in this district during the years
1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918? prices paid
to natives for salmon in 1918? These
questions cover all three grades of
salmon, king, silver and chum in ad-
dition to the specific questions with
regard to the humpback variety.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-08-03

The anglers" say we have the
right kind Of tackle to get the big
ones Better outfit from the North.
western Hardware Co.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-08-03
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Preaching services. II a, m, Our
Comfort in Present Crisis; Sunday
school. IL m. Growing Stronger;
preaching services. p. m, God
Working With U.s. A Diary spent in
meditation and worship will tighten
your burdens in a wonderful manner
1t will give you the rest and strength
you need for the work OF the coming
week. Come with us and we shall
do thee good" A cordial invitation
is extended to strangers, friends and
you to worship with us. Come and
bring a friend. A. G. SHRIVER,
Pastor.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-10
PERSONAL MENTION

Neil Mckay and ]. M. Seright at
tended the Fifty sale in Denver yes
terday.
Miss Leah Laird arrived from Den
yer Wednesday evening to visit her
parents.
DR.. ]. D. Enos, who mined in
Cdlpin county six or eight years ago.
came up from Denver Sunday to see
old friends. He went east from here
but lis now located in Deaver where
he is looking after his brothers
PRACTICE while the latter is in the
service.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Fred McFarlane
drove up from Denver Sunday, all
tho churches in that town having
been closed on account of the Span
ish or Hun flu.
Miss l lily O'Tcole left Monday
morning for Denver to take a bust
Eoss course. Her presence in the
gauze room and in other Red Cross
work will be greatly missed as she
was enc of the most active and
faithful workers in the local chap
ter.
Oscar Williams and wife and Nick
ness the arrival of the airplane
from Texas. They report more peo-
ple Assem- bled to see the big bird
than gather en- the streets Of Cen
tral on busy Saturday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. l.. Hamllik re-
turned Sunday afternoon from
n-otcr trip to Denver. When the
authorities got ito closing all the
places of interest, they concluded it
was time to return to where there
were some signs of life.
Leon d. Wurtz, of Rollinsville,
was business visitor to Central
Tuesday.
James B. Barbee arrived Saturday
evening from the San Juan and re-
manned until Tuesday.
Dick Champion and Theodore STEM
eek drove to Denver Wednesday
morning for a rest.
Father b. E. Naughtcn was up
from Denver Tuesday on business in
connection with the Fifty.
Jake Krdley VIZ S in from Tolland
tie fore Fart of the week on busi-
ness.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-10
LEADING FARMERS
TO Be DECORATED
National Honor Medals and cx.h Re.
wards for Banner War Crops.

The eighteen leading crop-producers
Grated for their services to the world
and to be given, in addition. practical
rewards for their banner contributions
to the worlds larder.
ITO encourage intensive cultivation
and increased production and suitably
to reward those who do the best" The
Farm journal will give the following
prizes for the three best Corn, Cotton,
Wheat, Potatoes, Oats. and Alfalfa
crops grown in 1919:
First prize, National Gold Medal
and $1,000; second prize. National
Silver Medal and $780,. third prize. 6
National Bronze Medal sHS $3.50.
Every fsJ2nNs u America may com.
netc, this prizes being awarded on the
basis Of BANNER YIELD PER AVER
AGE ACRE.
The Food Administration and the
Councils of National Defense will CO.
operate with The Farm journal in thu
obtaining Of crop reports for each
county and the awarding Of prizes.
The handsome medals with which
the agricultural leaders Of the nation
will be decorated wall contain the far
mer's name and address, the crop, and
the size of his prize-winning yield.
Will some COLORADO child, say,
fifty years hence. "In 1919, during the
Great War. my grandfather was dec
grated with this medal for raising the
largest wheat crop in the United
States to help feed our armies?"