davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26

w. w. Lawless barn south Of the city,
were brought before Judge Lewis
Martin Saturday for hearing, when
they waived their preliminary, and
were bound over to await the action
Of the grand jury at the March term
Of the circuit court, the amount OF
bond being fixed at $4,000, they being
charged with intent to kill and muir
der. Being unable to furnish bond
with sufficient security, they were TAX
en- back to the county Jail.
Probate Court News, Hancock County
In re the estate Of George B. Davis,
deceased. Petition Of John w. Will
liams, administrator of said estate,
filed for authority to sell personal
property at private sale. said proper
ty being all of the undivided half in
articles as listed and described in the
appraisement, except about 1000 or
Il 100 bushels Of corn, of which decd
ent owned one-half Order OF court
filed directing said sale. Inventory
of said estate FLED. shows the follow
ing real estate: SW %; also Sc NE
21-7-7; NE of NE 1866. Appra1se-
bill Of said estate shows appraisers
estimate of value of property allowed
to Reva L., George c., and Emma
May Davis, minor heirs, fixed at
81 900. Total value of property as ap-
praised. S5,524.5O Jacob Zimmerlin.
Lewis M. Myers and G. c. Peck, ap-
praisers. Acceptance of Jesse Lion
berger as the guardian Of said above
minors, of their allowance, filed.
In re the estate Of Douglas Cain,
deceased. Petition of Loretta ID.
Cain, Administrative of said estate, for
authority to sell personal property of
estate. Order Of court granting said
prayer and directing said sale to be
held on March IA, 1918, at 10 a. M, at
the premises, Widows acceptance OF
81 500 being the allowance made by
the appraisers for her benefit. filed by
said widow, she preferring to take the
articles mentioned in the appraise-
ment bill at their full value.
In the estate Of Linda J. Bullock. de-
ceased. Petition Of John H. Bullock,
Jr., for letters to issue on said es-
tate, which shows that decedent died
in FIT. Green, Dec. s, 1917, leaving no
will; that she owned personal prop
erty, money, machinery. livestock,
etc, estimated to be worth $1,000. anti
left her surviving John H. Bullock,
Jr., and Charles A. Bullock, her sons.
Order fixing time fer hearing on
final account in the matter of the es-
tate of Emily Davis, deceased, fixed
as of Friday, March Is, 1918, at 10 a.
M, Clarence Fl. Chambers, admins
traitor.
Final report of the account Of Re-
becca Burling, Administrative of the
estate Of James Burling, deceased,
covering the period from Dec. 10, 1918.
to Feb IS, 1918, shows: Total amount
received, $7,246.5S; total amount paid
out, $3239.10; balance due, $4,oO7.4S.
Said balance to be distributed to said
widow Rebecca Burling, and the fol-
lowing hears: George A., Harry L.,
Herman e. Burling and julia NJ.
Stump and Alice E. Sinele. Order filed
approving said report and directing
that the Administrative and her sure
ties be released from further duties in
connection with said estate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
cRoToN.
Q 9 = . = 9 = Q O . . .

Halleck Butlin had a sale OF stock,
farm implements, corn and hay last
Thursday. The sale was well attend
ed and everything brought good
prices. The large farm Of more than
four hundred acres is sold, too. Mr..
Topping Of Burlington bought 1t.
Mr.. Halleck and his family will move
away. The Butlin family have lived
here for many, many years and they
surely will be missed from this COM
munity.
Miss Flossie Wells attended teach
ers study center at Keokuk recently.
Mrs. Albert Hite and children of
Pennington were in Croton last Sat.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterole Loosens Up Those
Stiff IointS-DriVeS Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use Mus
terole once you experience the glad re-
lief it gives.
Get jar at once from the nearest
drug store. 1t is clean, white ointment,
made with the oil of mustard. Better
than mustard plaster and does not
blister. Brings ease and comfort while
it is being rubbed oni
Musterole is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are
used annually for bronchitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy. rheu-
matism, lumbago, pains and aches of the
back or joints. sprains. sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of
the chest lit often prevents pneumonia.
2Oc and Coo jars; hospital size $3.50
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
officers are discharged.

limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.J
WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.-Discharg-
es of officers from the army medical
corps are continuing, at the rate or
fifty a week. Surgeon General Gorgas
announced today In all 1850 medical
officers have been discharged since
the war began and IN addition there
have been about 1000 reflections in the
medical reserve corps
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26

Ulypto OntmsntI
ana your nose sore and makes your head
feel like . block Of woodland in q few
minutes feel your head get clear as q 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 In Inflammation,
The result will be gloriously soothing
and the pain, congestion and soreness
Will disappear quickly. "Ulypto" Oint-
ment Is scientific surprise, q new COM
bination, containing among 9th er things,
the almost magic properties Of the euca-
lyptus tree. Just think, no blister1ng or
irritation. no Objectionable mustard odor
just Wonderful bland, soothing pain
chaser. "Ulypto" Ointment is sold by all
druggists in 25c and Soc Jars. or sent di.
rect by the Macmillan Chem. Co, Falls
City, Nebr.
Quick Ease for Sore Throat
few "Ulypto" Cough Drops work
magic on the tnflamed membrane OF the
throat. They viii clear your voice at
once, stop the tickle" ease the cough
and end hoarseness. Its a new combina-
ton - with the wonderful eucalyptus.
Try them right now-5c q package at all
drug stores. candy. grocery and cigar
stores.
recommended In Keokuk by Wilkin-
son & Co., McGrath Bros. Drug Co.,
Scott & O'Reilly, Engelhardt & Co.,
w. H. Siegfrled, and J. F. Kiedaisch
& Son.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
And Also SteriIized

New York World: It's bad enough
to make pro-Germans kiss the Amerl.
can flag, but when a lot of /. w. w.
lCuts are forced to go through the
osculatory form of recognition, Old
Glory, at least, should have a good
washing afterward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26

Thousands Of cords Of wood useful
for fuel are rotting on the forest
reservations Of New York because
the constitution forbids their sale or
removal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26

The railroads in India and Tibet
must be very slow A Buddhist
priest has spent eight years crawling
toward Lhassa. He is due there eight
years hence.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
Cold In Head
Clears Instantly
Amazing Results from aUlypto"

You II say. II never saw anything like
IT," Apply little "Ulypto" Ointment
for that cold In the head, that ciooued I'M
nose, that sneezy feeling way IN the nos
triis. the cold that makes your eyes water
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26

Metzgar Of Exline, Iowa, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Winfield Scott, Mrs. Alice Batteu
and family of Croton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26

initiated before we will be assured
of enduring peace"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13

Their declared the afternoon Oh salu
day to be a legal holiday.
All loyal citizens Of Bookings viii
therefore devote themselves during
the afternoon of said day, June 2Sth'
to furthering the interests OF the war
Savings campaign in South Dakota. IL
is recommended that all attend such
meetings as shall be held in the city
for the furtherance of the campaign
and subscribe for such amounts OF
War Savings Stamps as is possible
in keeping with their means. Every
citizen should promote the success OF
this campaign and the patriotic en-
deavor Of the day to the utmost OF
his power, and investment in the
stamps to the limit allowed by law
should be encouraged and urged up
on all who can contribute in this way.
(Signed) w. II. Leighty, Mayor.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13

struck Germans hard blow. Austria
lians carried u maneuver and ad.
vanced line half mile on mile and a
half front, taking prisoners, including
five officers. Twenty-one machine
guns and trench mortar captured.
On Italian front no infantry fight
ing of Importance, but numerous
small affairs between raiding party.
Artillery on both sides keeping up
bombardment.
Another peace offensive by Germans
and Austria Hungary, asserted in Ber-
lin, government and high army com
mand are discussing declaration of
war aims, while from Vienna, Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister, in inter-
view, reiterated hat he still adheres
to policy Of peace by understanding.
Pvt. Cecil Boden Of Doland, is re-
ported as being wounded, extent I'M
known.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account Of Daily Happenings

der to shoulder over front of six miles
from Vinly, northwest Of Veuilly-la.
Poterie, to Bouresches, Americans and
French captured towns OF Veullly-la-
Poterie and Bouresches and made pro.
gress ali along front. Fighting north
west Of Chateau Thierry ragged with
great fierceness for five hours. Ameri'
cans captured Bouresches and entered
Torcy. Twenty-Five Americans in Tor
cy engaged and drove out 200 Ger
mans and then withdrew to main line
on outskirts of town.
AS result of two attacks by Ameri-
cans in second battle northwest Of
Chateau Thierry, 800 prisoners were
captured and Americans extended line
over front Of six miles to depth OF
nearly 2R miles. While losses of
Americans necessarily heavy owing
to nature Of fighting, German dead is
piled three deep in places. SO far
as known, no Americans made prison
ers by Germans.
Military action by Japan and China
IN Siberia may be precipitated by
movement of Russian BolsheViki
troops into Siberian province of Trans
baikalia in pursuit Of Cossack leader,
General Seminoff. If Seminoff re-
treats into Mongolia, as observers
think he must, crisis will be at hand.
Private George Il. Finicle of Huron
reported died Of accident on French
front.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
RESOLUTIONS OF coNDoLENcE

Whereas, 1t has pleased ~ Heaven
ly Father to call our dearly beloved
sister, Eliza Vinegar, from her labors
here on earth to everlasting rest in
that land from whence no traveller re-
turns; and,
Whereas, Sister Vinegar was a char
ter member Of this Corps and had
faithfully served in its several stations
and her zeal for the institution, and
deep interest taken in its welfare;
therefore, be it
Resolved, By Robt. l.. McCook w. r.
C., No. as, that while we mourn for
our sister who has been taken from
us, we bow in humble submission to
our Heavenly Father who doeth all
things well.
Resolved, That in the death of Sis
ter Vinegar, this Corps mourns the
loss of a Jealous member, the home
a loving wife and mother, and the
community a sincere friend and neigh.
Dor.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympa-
thies of this Corps be extended to the
sorrowing ones, and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of our Corps
and copies be transmitted to the fam
lily, also to the city papers for publ,
cation. Signed,
Minnie c. Fox,
Maude Mcknight,
Rose Dreyer.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
MONDAY

United States marines attacked Ger
mans and penetrated German lines
about two-thirds of a mile on a 900
yard front in Belleau wood, northwest
of Chateau Thierry. Germans now
hold only northern fringe Of wood.
Americans captured two m%innenwer-
fer, largest pieces yet taken by them.
Throughout night and morning bat
tie ragged along front with undated
fury. On wings enemy held on prac-
tically same line, spite of persistent
and reckless attempts to advance.
Several small villages occupied by
Germans on center in Montdidier-Noy-
on sector, including Merry, Belloy and
st. Mature. This done by repeated as
saults and at great sacrifice. South
of Ressons-Sur-Matz, Germans gained
footing in Marquaglise. Further east
battle continues in southern outskirts
of Elincourt.
Fighting in this war never more Sc
we're than today in great battle Of
French and German armies between
Montdidier and Noyon. Germans at
lacking on ground where allies We're
ready to receive shock, found them
selves thrown into slaughter house
whence never will make exit.
Mo-, D,,,,N, ~ohvnA @c Ilnt
eau Thierry. Americans and French
delivered strong attacks against Ger
mans and taken more ground. Cap
ture number of prisoners and 80 ma
chime gums. ON remainder of front
in France and Belgium operations or
minor nature, although south of the
Somme British near Bouzencourt have
Strengthened out threatening salient
that sagged in their line.
Austrians continue to bring up large
forces of men behind lines in Italian
theater, artillery activity and raiding
mountain region from Tonale to Tren-
Ia river and along lower reaches of
Piave river guns of both sides engaged
in violent duels. Surprise attacks at
tempted by Austrians on various sec
tors but all repulsed.
French government issued following
statement respecting American troops:
With strong will and irresistible ac-
tivity, American troops continue abso-
lutely to dominate adversaries they
oppose. Detailed operations frequent
northwest of Chateau Thierry have
an importance, which, thanks to liason
existing between two armies, is of
highest degree and results of which
have already been felt.
Secretary Baker zoo, 900
soldiers fighting in American forces
in France.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
SUN DAY

New offensive by German army de.
veloped with sustained violence on
front OF 21.8 miles, between Mont
didier and the Disc. To left, Germans
did not succeed in crossing covering
zone and strongly held by French on
line of Rubescourt, lie Fretoy and Nor
temer. which they reached. On GEN.
ter, progress OF enemy more appre-
ciable. Germans succeeded intaking
foot In villages of Ressons-sur-Matz
and Mareuil, where first lines contin.
ued to offer defense. On right, enemy
met with resistance and no%twithstand.
Ing repeated efforts, was held on front
comprising Belval, Caunectancourt
and VILE.
German infantry made attack on
French positions between Montdidier
and Noyon. Troops resisting in COW
ering zone. Battle is continuing. Be.
tween the Disc and the Aisne, French
carried out local operation east Of
Hautebraye and gained ground. taking
prisoners. South Of the Curcy French
improved positions asst of Chevy.
Germans last night penetrate French
lines nea vilny. thrown out complete.
~ by French counter attack. French
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
FRIDAY

Sharpest fighting continues around
sector Of veuilly la Poterie, Bussieres
and Bouresches, where Americans and
French lighting shoulder 10 shoulder
for some days, making almost unin-
~terrupted progress, Notwithstanding
strong enemy resistance. French com
pleted capture Of viIny. veuilly la
Poterie and heights Of Haute vesnes.
No letup in the offensive Of Amer.
lean and French troops against Ger.
mans In region northwest Of Chateau
Thierry, where in past two days &C.
we're defeats indicted on enemy and
American marines won great praise
tor valiant nghting. Battling shout
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13

of the royal treatment received at
Rapid City, where they were given a
reception and taken sightseeing etc.
This was in the nature OF a surprise
10 the returning delegates who stop
ped over at that point. The depart
ment officers elected for the ensuing
wear are: President, Della Holley,
Sioux Falls; senior vice-president,
Laura Wilcox, Hot Springs; Junior
yice-president, Ella Fitzgerald, Len
nox, chaplain, Mime Grimes, Rapid
CITY. Complete list of appointive of.
fcers will be published later.
Robert l.. McCook Corps was hon
ored by having their president, Mrs.
Lem. chosen to act as senior vice-pres-
ident during convention and also as
conductor for the installation services.
Mrs. Etting, was elected as a delegate
to the national convention to be held
at Portland, Ore, in August.
Saturday evening, June 18th, is the
regular meeting of Robt. L. McCook
Corps. 1t is expected that there will
be work and the convention report
will also be given at this time. Please
keep the date in mind and do not for
get to come. Picnic lunch.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
THURSDAY

American marines attacked Ger
man at dawn and gained 3h kilo-
meters over four kilometer front and
captured 100 prisoners in Chateau
Thierry sector. French attacking at
same time OF left took 400 prisoners.
Americans now hold all important
high ground northwest Of Chateau
Thierry. Marines again attacked at
five o'clock this afternoon and battle
still raging.
Attack by French and American
troops between Ourqc and Marine re-
suited in an advance of two-thirds of
amile in the neighborhood of veuilly-
La-Porterie.
Continued attempts by Germans to
extend lines on Disc met with disas-
trous failure. They tried to get
around Pont L'EveQue by crossing
Disc in neighborhood of Carelpont
wood, but French drove them back.
Sector between Disc and Aisne also
found allies very active. They deter.
mined to hold this and display energy
in improving positions.
Germans soon to ask Americans to
show merits as fighters in battle on
st. Mihiel sector, southeast of Ver-
dun. American patrols report heavy
movements of troop trains from north
east passing westward behind Toul
sector in direction If st. Mihiel.
Heavy attacks of Germans along
front from Rheims to northwest of
scissors still at halt, although spo-
radio offensives attempted at isolated
points and bombardments of violence
carried out, especially in region of
Rheims.
Everywhere Germans have essayed
attack met with sharp repulse. No
doubt that allied line has been suf-
ficiently strengthened to withstand
shock troops of Germans and Gener-
al Foch's armies soon will take initia.
tive into theid W hands.
In Italian theater somewhat of an
increase in artillery and patrol en-
counters along mountain front and on
lower reaches of Piave river, but ex-
pected attempt at an advance by Aus.
TRANS not yet begun.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13

Germans seem fearful of Luneville
sector, again increased rain of shells
CT all kinds. including gas, upon and
behind American line. Praise given
Americans for ~intrepidity.
No resumption of battle on front in
Flanders and Picardy where British
are facing Germans. Enemy carrying
out violent bombardments on various
sectors. In Amiens sector lear Nor
lancourt, Germans made attempt to
capture British position, We're repuls-
ed, British taking prisoners. Near
Lens British also captured Germans.
Unofficial reports credit Russians
with victory over Turks and Germans
in Kars district in Transcaucasia. En-
envy is reported in retreat and massa.
creing population.
Allied stone wall of resistance OPP
posed to Germans OIL battle front from
Scissors to Chateau Thierry. No
where is enemy making progress.
Fury Of invaders not yet checked, all
along front tehy are launching assault
after assault on various sectors in
hope that allied ranks give ground,
would enable enemy to straighten out
curve in line from Moulin-Sous-Touv-
ent, northwest of scissors, to Troes-
mes, southeast Of Villers-C otteret.
Along Marine front no further fight
ing of great moment, although in vi
cinity of Rheims German artillery be
gun violent bombardment, which prob
ably indicates infantry attack in this
region, which has been relatively quiet
for several days past.
American marines wrote another
glorious page in history Tuesday night
and Monday in beating off two deter
mined German attacks on Marine bat
tie field. Last night they wiped out
large enemy patrol. this morning
charged and captured enemy machine
guns and this afternoon killed many
of enemy and took prisoners.
Two more vessels, a Norwegian
steamship and one schooner added to
list of ships known sunk by German
submarines raiding in American wa
ters. Total now stands at 13-fve
steamers and eight s%chooners.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13

captured Eloup wood, and this morn
ing the wood directly south of Bus
siares. In these operations 200 pris-
oners, including five officers taken.
West of Rheims Germans attacked
in region of Vrigny. They suffered
serious losses without obtaining re-
suits. On remainder of front nothing
to report.
Pershing's report says: Section A,
Northwest of Chateau Thierry hostile
attacks made on front Of 40 miles
during night after artillery prepare
ton. Were ~repulsed with heavy
losses to enemy and without reaching
our lines at any point. Nothing to
repOrt from other points occupied by
our troops. Section B.: Nothing to
report in this section.
Feeling of confidence evident when
first announcement made that Ger.
mans had resumed offensive seemed
justified by statement tonight that
enemy's attack o approximate 81
mile front, succeeded in advancing
bare four miles at one point only, and
at appalling cost. Everywhere else
Germans being held.
Pvt. Edward J. Click, isabelle S. D.,
reported wounded, degree undeter-
mined.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
TUESDAY
in France

On front between Montdidier and
Noyon, Germans still making progress
from center, eastward, but held back
in attempts to bring positions south
east of Montdidier in alignment. Apex
of salient still in center, south of vii
lage of Marqueglise. To west Of this
point Germans at n time almost
reached Arounde river but driven back
for considerable distance by French.
French counter-attacking southwest
of Noyon, according to German official
communication, to regain lost terri
tory were repulsed with heavy losses.
Comparative quiet prevails on front
between scissors and Rheims although
Germans announce that northwest of
Chateau Thierry, where American ma
rines fighting with French, Germans
have repulsed, with heavy losses, at
tacks delivered against their front.
French troops fighting southeast of
Montdidier turned upon Germans in
violent attack and administered Sc
we're beating to enemy over a v
and one-half mile front, between Rube.
court and St. Maur.
Village Of Belloy, Genlis wood and
heights rising between C%ourcelles and
Mortemer, r%ecaptured by French in
ficting heavy casualties on enemy.
and took more than a thousand pris-
oners and also captured guns.
Haig's troops, in Amiens sector,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-06-13
PROCLAMATION

To the Citizens of Brookings: Fri
day, June 2Sth, 1918, has been
officially designated by President Will
son, Secretary McAdoo and Governor
ings Day. Governor Norbeck has fur