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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-19
AN EVIL BEYOND CURE.

His holiness, Pope Benedict, may be said with
all due respect to have tackled an evil beyond
his power to cure. He sees the deplorable i'm
propriety of extreme fashions in female attire,
regards them as danger to society and ex-
horts women not only to eschew such improper
raiment but to refuse to receive visits from
friends whose exaggeration of dress offends
modesty.
There was time when the holy fathers
reprobation of certain fashions would have
been needed in every capital of the western
world; but its effect may not be noticeable to-
day. Fashion has become a powerful and
tyrannous potentate and neither sermons, en-
cyclcals nor edicts disturb its votares in the
least The women whom such exhortation
would affect are those who are by instinct de-
corous and seemly in attire The influence and
example of these go far, but are not so potent
as they used to be- This is an age derisive Of
authority, when women are a law unto them
selves; and even Queen Mary s good sense and
taste in dress are scorned by England's ultra
fashionable set Here in America women who
would dress sensibly blame the garment makers
for foisting sensational fashions on them and
those in their turn throw all the blame on wom-
en- who demand the extreme styles. Wherever
the blame may rest, most women are IN meas
ure helpless, for the only garments pdrchasable
are those that fashion DEGREES. 1t may be OBJ
served in passing that the late Mrs. Russell
Sage, although woman of great wealth, owned
no dress worth more than seventy-five dollars
and no piece of jewelry of greater value than
| 9; ght hundred dollars. But she was elderly,
serious, sensible and in class by herself; and
| her example had no more weight with the crowd
that sets or follows the, fashions than the pope
wise council will have
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-19

The innocent bystander of the fight between
labor and capital has decided to protect hlmsef
against randonibow between the eyes. re
has had more experience with the blow tn;1n
with the protection.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-19

What makes us most impatient with these
European newspaper Correspondents IS their IN
sistence upon continuing to capture lienlne
every three or four days without dong any
thing else 10 him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-19

Our medical experts say that the world is IN
a bad way to teeth. 1t must have more den
lists, better dentistry, it must revise its diet
The suggestion of ample mastcatioI, known as
the process of Fletcherizing, is indicated by
the medicos' assertion that lusty chewing OF
food is the only hope of prevention of a tooth
less are. 1t is worth noting that tougher foods
are cheapest. Perhaps we shall achieve oral
health and lessened cost of living in effort to
retain our teeth.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Cured at a Cost of Is Cents

Eight years ago when we first
moved to Mattoon, l was a great
sufferer from indigestion and con-
stipation,' writes Mrs. Robert Al
Hson, Mattoon, Ill. had fire.
quent headaches and dizzy spells,
and there was a feeling like a
heavy weight pressing on my sto-
mach and chest all the time. l felt
miserable. Every morsel of food
distressed me- l could not rest at
night. and felt tired and worn out
all the time. One bottle of Cham
berlain S Tablets cured me, and |
have since felt like a different per-
SON." Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Got Lost in No Mans Land

Sergeant Merrill Scott, of the
314th NJ. O. R. S., A. E. F., who
is we'll known in Benson, had a
letter in the Wilcox Range News
of last week from which the follow
ing extract is taken:
We are now located in a town,
or rather a city, that for three
years was the headquarters of the
German Crown Prince. 1t is a very
pretty place, situated on the north
east bank of the river Meuse, Very
little damage has been done in this
city. We are comfortably located
in several old French houses.
When moving up here several
evenings ago / had quite an expe-
rience. Following directions as I
thought, crossed the river, and
without knowing it went out into
the land still held by the Germans.
We passed through four towns
filled with French civilians and
German soldiers. We were not
bothered though until we found
Our town and all was O K. AS we
came to the outskirts of the town
we were suddenly halted by some
armed men with bayonets fixed.
The glisten of the steel in the
moonlight made the chi1ls run
down my back. It proved to be
the outpost guard of the American
army, and for being found in No
Mans Land we were locked up for
the night. In the morning I proved
who we were and we were given
permission to enter the town by
the commanding officer of the post.
.. After 1t was over [ could see how
lucky we were in net being picked
up by the Germans we passed, for
they were all along the road be-
tween the towns and were to be
seen everywhere in the towns"
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Chamberlain 8 Cough Remedy

Before using this preparation for
a cough or cold you may wish to
know what it has done for others.
Mrs. O. Cook, Macon, ILL.,, writes
L have found it gives the quick
est relief of any cough remedy I
have ever used. Mrs. Jas. A.
Knott, of Chillicothe, Mo-, says:
Chamberlain Cough Remedy
cannot be beat for coughs and
colds" H. J. Moore, Oval, Pa,
says: 4 have used Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy on several occa-
sions when I, was suffering with a
settled cold upon the chest and it
has always brought about cure. "
At Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
The Red. Cross Drive

The Red Cross Christmas mem
bership drive resulted in gain of
fifty one new members and twenty
seven renewals of membership for
the Benson branch>of the organiza-
ton. A complete canvass of the
town was made by four teams of
two each, selected from the lady
members, these teams being COM
posed as follows:
Mrs. J. 7. Mahoney and Mrs. ]. S. Muir
ply.
Mrs. c. S. Powell and Mrs. Sawyer.
Miss Ernestina Martinez and Miss Lottie
Mapes.
Mrs Max Treu and MRS. Fl. kcmpf.
Coming at Christmas time as it
did, the, efforts of these ladies to
promote the success Of the drive,
made no doubt to the neglect of
their own affairs, the result is most
commendable.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
The New Years Dance

For the benefit of the Red Cross
a New Years dance was given at
the Auditorium Tuesday. New
Years eve. A ten piece band
from Ft. Huachuca furnished the
music, and the dancers under the
alluring spell of its melodious
strains, and an occasional jazz Sc
lection, made the last evening of
the old year a right merry one.
One feature of the evening was
the farewell waltz, began at 11:45,
ladies CHOICE to which the old
year was danced out and the new
year in, while bells, guns and en-
gine whistles proclaimed the birth
of the new year, and hearty good
wishes passed around.
The assembly broke up at 2:30,
a success in point of attendance
and as an occasion of enjoyment.
Tombstone, Tucson, Fort Hua-
chuca, Dragon, johnson, St. Da-
vid and Pomerene all had repre-
sentatives present.
Announcement was made i'll the
hall of a grand big dance for
Washington's birthday, February
.22d, with a twelve-piece orchestra
and refreshments on sale, which is
expected to outdo all previous eff
forts.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Our Returning Soldiers

Our soldiers and sailors are re-
turning by the thousand. They
left homes and jobs to risk their
iives upon the field of battle. That
so many of them have been spared
to return is a blessing and an oc-
casion for joy. Yet if this return
is not to be fraught with danger to
themselves and to their country,
they must be not only welcomed
but must must be absorbed without
delay into industrial life.
There is mischief and discomfort
in id1eness. Recognizing these
facts, the government has 'estab-
lished the United States Employ
ment Service, which with the CO.
operation of national welfare iusti-
tutions and local community organ
izations oJ all kinds, aims to take
the returning soldier and sailor
and the war worker thrown out of
employment by changing condi-
tions, and put them in touch with
the jobs that need them and for
which they are fitted.
1t is the intention to link ma
tiona1 and local efforts in one great
chain, and to provide bureau III
each community where informa-
ton may be given and obtained as
to industrial openings throughout
the country. Qualified men are also
stationed at all the army camps
to acquaint the soldiers and sail
with the facilities offered for r
use.
All the returning soldier or sailor
has to do is to apply at the local
bureau and he will be given all
available information and aided to
find a job.
Labor conditions throughout the
country are reported encouraging.
There are at present many oppor-
tunities and very small percent
age of places report any labor sur
plus.
This great employment service,
which can put the employers in
touch from Maine to California,
and will do it without charge, is
one of the most useful public in
stitutions of our day.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Death of DR.. L L. Schwab

DR.. L. L. Schwab died at his home at
this place aboul $50 last Saturday even
ing after serious illness of several weeks.
He had been in failing health for some
time, coming to Benson with his family
about a year ago from El Paso. Texas.
1t was hoped the climate here would ben
eft him, but it was not to be. He became
popular with all during his residence here
and much regret is felt at his decease.
DR.. Schwab was born in Warrenton,
Virginia. and was in his list year. He
made his home during his entire profes-
siopal career in Roanoke. Va, from where
he removed to Ell Paso. Texas, two years
ago. spending about year there.
He leaves widow, three sons and six
daughters. Other surviving relatives are
his mother. two sisters and four brothers.
He was affiliated with the State Medical
Society of Virginia and the American
Medical Association.
There was a large gathering at the
funeral services. which were held at the
home on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
Rev. William Brown, of the Presbyterian
Church, conducted the services. Two Of
DR.. Schwab's 'favorite hymns were sung,
abide With Me" and Nearer My God
to Thee" Burial was a. the Benson Gem
etery.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Don't Cash in Your
Savings Stamps
Treasury Department Issues a
Statement Concerning Them


War Saving and Thrift Stamps
are as good as gold whether your
certificate or Thrift card is COM
p1etely filled or not. The idea that
untitled certificates or cards must
be cashed in before January 1st is
absolutely baseless. !"
This notice was issued last week
by Lewis B. Franklin, Director. of
the War Loan Organization, u. S.
Treasury, to counteracta a tendency
to cash in War Savings Stamps
and Thrift Stamps because their
owners had the idea that only com
pletely filled certificates or cards
would be valuable after January
1st.
Hold Oh to your War Savings
Certificates whether you have one
War Savings Stamp or filled
card, "ssays Mr.. Franklin. There
is absolutely no reason for cashing
a single Savings Stamp before ma.
turity. The single Savings Stamp
will grow in value the same as
your twenty stamps, and the gov
ernment will redeem it on expira-
ton for five dollars just as it will
redeem twenty Savings Stamps for
one hundred dollars.
Thrift cards, even though only
partially filled, are as good as ever.
The Government will continue to
sell Thrift Stamps, SO that you can
fill out these cards and exchange
them for the 1919 issue of War
Savings Stamps.
The 1919 War Savings Stamps
will be sold after January 1st the
same as were the old War Stamps
The only difference is that those
new blue stamps must be pasted in
new certificate and not used to
fill lout an old one. II old GER
ti6cates, of course, do not have to
be completely filled to entitle every
holder to five dollars ON maturity
for every War Savings Stamp in
them"
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
New Years Reception

The Red Cross Society held re-
ception on New Years Day, at the
Red Cross rooms FROM two to five
O'Clock. There was a .splendid
gathering of both ladies and gem
tlemen. Tea and refreshments were
served to all who came. During
the afternoon several musical se1ec-
tons and readings were lis
tened to with pleasure. The Rev.
Vim. Brown gave a talk on the
Past, Present and Future of the
Red Cross Society. A new impetus
and inspiration was given for the
coming year S work.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Chamberlain Tablets

When you are troubled with
indigestion or constipation, take
Chamberlain's Tablets. They
strengthen the. stomach and enable
it to perform its functions natural
ly. Indigestion is usually accom-
panied by constipation and is ag-
gravated by it. Chamberlain s
Tablets cause gentle movement
of the bowels, relieving the consti-
pated condition. Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04

Experience has forced every
community growing one crop ex-
clusively for number of years to
adopt a systematic rotation OF
crops. The root rot in both alfalfa
and cotton has sounded gentle
warning to Arizona farmers that
the same law will in time assert
itself in this new farming country.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04

The fourth anniversary of the
day Arizona went dry January i
was celebrated by large percent
age of the people of Bisbees by
drinking nothing but water and
coffee. With bootleg whisky re-
ported at 81 a pint and steadily
climbing, and with a limited sup
ply, even those who could find the
Elusive bootleg lacked the price. -
Bisbee Review.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04

Graham county farmers are ar
ranging to plant quite large num-
Der of pecan trees. Judging from
a few trees already in bearing this
is a promising undertaking.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
A Card of Thanks

The widow and family of DR.. l.. l..
Schwab. late of Benson. desire to express
their hesrtfelt thanks for. the many acts of
kindness and sympathy shown them in
their recent bereavement.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04

of appointments to the offices OF
state inspector of apiaries and state
historian, as he will recommend
the abolition of these Offices.
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
Quick Cure for Group

Watch for the first symptom,
hoarseness, and give Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy at once. EIt0is
prompt and effectua1. For sale at
Moss Pharmacy. :
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04

What is going to be done about
the Charleston Dam
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04
ltlrlents Made
ov. Campbell
cials Who VIII Serve
This Administration

Dec. 3O.-Governor-
mas E. Campbell made
lnouncement of appoint
er the new state admin
,day. About half of the
ointments, outside of the
oar dis and commissions,
ed in the list, which is as
of the commission of
itutions, Andrew. Bau-
of Phoenix; Lloyd B.
f Flagstaff.
tendent of the state pri-
Powell, of Florence.
saminer, Charles w. Fair
yinslow.
or of weights and meas
r1es w. Price, of Mesa.
tendent Pioneer home,
us, Of Yuma, former
Fal Of Arizona.
dent of public health,
Re B. Goodrich, OF Phoe-
ntendent OF the Industrial
H. Larson, Of Thatcher.
employment agent, John
!, of Phoonix.
veterinarian, DR.. r. J..
..--c,sof Tempe.
Sheep sanitary board, w. E
reel, St. John; Chas. f. Bur-
i, Ash Fork; j. G. Hammons,
oeniX.
Members state board of educa-
n, Elsie Toles, Douglas, super
endent Cochise county schools;
E. Matthews, Mesa. principal
,sa high school; C. F. Phi1brook,
'bee, supe. intendent of Bisbee
Y schools.
Governor Campbell announced
t he had rendered the position
acknowledgement, now filled by
aries w. Harris, to Col. E. P.
instead, now with the 158th In
try, which is acting as President
lson's 5 escort in France.
come of the more important po-
ms yet to be filled are:
e engineer, state game war
tlperintendent of the insane
i, commissioner of agricul-
I'D horticulture, eight regents
University of Arizona, Tenn
tinal School board, Northern
Ia Normal School board, live
sanitary board, State Fair
ission board of dental exam
board of medical examiners,
lacy board and several other
boards. There are also four
members of the State Council
fense to be chosen, and sec
of the council.
vernon Campbell stated that
would be no announcement
The Benson signal., 1919-01-04

ntendent of the Industrial
H. Larson, Of Thatcher.
employment agent, John
!, of Phoonix.
veterinarian. DR.. R. J..
If Tempe.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
Half a Citizen

The registration figures are sad
commentary on the average voters con-
ception Of his obligation. Because this
is an off year and only local officers are
to be chosen very large number OF
voters are simply staying at home and
letting the election go be- default. There
is no excitement in the air, there are no
brass bands; therefore, why worry?
Of course, Charles F. Murphy does
not do business in any such halfway
fashion. He has nominated his untried
candidate for the Supreme Court and
turned down the experienced judge on
the precise theory, no doubt, that voters
are as they are. The Tammany vote
will be there. Yours will motif you
are one of the half citizens too lazy or
careless to register in an off year
There are two days left in which to
register, to-day and tomorrow. The
hours to-day are 5 p. m. to 10:30 p. m.
The hours tomorrow are 7 a. m. to
1920 p. NJ. Register-and enroll, so
that you can vote in your party's Presi-
Dental primary next spring.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
MIR. Enright's Opportunity

Having examined the reinstatements
of dismissed or reduced policemen, the
Citizens Union reports that eighteen, or
almost half the total number, were ille-
gal. This finding is indorsed by the
Citizens Union counsel, Leonard Nj.
Wallstein, citizen of high standing
and an expert on the provisions of the
charter Such illegal action. the report
states, has caused men of the depart
ment to reach ''the we'll founded convic-
ton that pull is stronger than meri-
vorous service" The Union sees in the
"appalling number of crimes condi-
ton IN the department which it ascribes
10 the "dalnper Oh initiative and effort"
This accusation is so specific and pro-
ceeds from so responsible a source that
it would seem as if Commissioner En-
right would demand a speedy and
searching investigation. Having come
from the uniformed force, he we'll knows
the belief that "pul' does not exist in
its administration. In times past the
rank and file have been too often
tolerant Of abuses which directly con-
Germ the public rather than the police
man. But there is not station house
which is not unanimous in condemnation
Of the sneaks who try to "break' others
that they may rise and which is not in
diynant when such are listened to at
Headquarters.
The nuhlic has no desire to enter anV
er pa1tc condemnation of Commissioner
F,nright He should have a complete
opportunity to meet the charge against
him, and this opportunity he should
make by demanding an impartial in
quiry. He cannot afford to rest under
the imputation cast upon him and may
we'll lose no further time in formally
meeting what he informally declares is
gross libel and slander.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10

pathy religious belief and attitude tow
ard mitarism are not to be taken into
consideration. Decisions of the council
are not to be based any consideration
of nationality, providing the Central
Labor Information Office has indicated
that the employment of foreigner will
not promote lack of productive output
3. The industrial council or committee
may protest against the proposed discharge
suspension the ground that sufficient
notice has not been given, or, in ease the
employe is to be discharged for alleged
misconduct, the ground that the action
is not justified; or, in case the discharge
is alleged to be occasoned by reason OF
diminished requirements of that particular
kind Of labor the introduction Of new
technical methods. that the contentions of
the employer are not borne out by the facts.
T. II the industrial council, after cxsrni-
nation OF the case, has decided to protest
against the proposed ACTON Of the en-
poyers and the employers have not re-
ccdcd from their original position, then the
matter is placed before a Competent ad-
justment committee or agreed arbtral
officer, whose decision is binding
>. All employees, male and female. who
are eighteen years of age and are in full
possession Of their civil rights, nay par
ticipate in the election Of members of the
industrial councils.
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
Bergson and Baseball

Dope is all very we'll for the sporting
writer. But hunch always was ana al
wavs will be the one winner. Dope Is
the tr,,,mph of reason. and belongs to
those intellectuals of the hour VINO nave
drawn blue print showing now the
world must be rcmade. Hunch is MIR.
Bergson's instinct, stone skipped or
the stream of life while you walt. 10
produce it goes not only your little ouz-
xing conscious mind, but all your uncon-
scious past, of impressions and learning
and emotion. The hunch of the base
ball fan may not be as sure as the mar
vellous instincts of Fabre's wasps. we
are only human, after all. But it is bet
ter than the best dope carried out to
whatever decimal you will.
How get a hunch, a real, honest, Tor
certain hunch? All, there is the diff
Guilty. Anybody could sit down with
pencil and paper and prove that Eddie
Collins must inevitably be the hero of the
cries. And that the Reds were only
lefenceess bubble to be pricked by the
,,aster fencers of the White SoX. But
row know in advance that omnlsclence
asd gone stale and heroes had slumped,
nd that youth must and will be served
cat least, when Pat Moran gives the or
.er)?
There. IN fact is the safety of base
oal BY this subtle, elusive hunch that
"astens hopes and hearts and dollars to
ne side or the other the fan lives and
rays The final dope may be battered
eyond recognition by the facts, but there
ill still be lunches. That is moral.
md while there are lunches there will
III ne humans and there will still be
ecbaU
New-York tribune., 1919-10-10
Bulgaria Arranges To Go Crazy

1t is reported that Bulgaria is about
to go Bolshevist Genuine or imitation
variety?
A disagreeable treaty has arrived
from Paris, and it has become diplo-
matte technique to go or threaten to go
Bolshevst under such circumstance.
Berlin kept the skeleton dangling for
three months while her representatives
sought better terms. Karolyi stepped
aside at Budapest on the theory that
Bella Kun could drive better bargain.
Vienna experimental with the same
plan until it appeared that the Reds
would steal more than the Allies would
exact Sofia thus treads we'll beaten
path
Not all is Bolshevist which flies its
banners. Lenine, taken in by the Bella
Kun fraud, has Indignantly declared he
will not be "stung' again. To pretend
to be crazy is a familiar device for
avoiding the consequences Of crime, and
Bulgaria may rage furiously until con-
vinced that the masquerade does not de-
ceive. The Balkan country is a land of
peasant proprietors, who are little likely
TO nationalize their homesteads, al
though patriotically willing to allow
their city dervishes to dance little if
the spectacle will soften the peace
terms