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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
KEOkUK MEN
NOW At ERIE
Nine Of Them arc Now with tho vuI-
can Tire Company There and
Say They are Enjoying Life
and Work.
HIGBEE; BUss; DAVIDSON
Pennsylvania City Paper Says Erie
Company Has Succeeded in So
curing Executives from
keokuk.
HIGBEE; BUss; DAVIDSON

That nine former Keokuk tire COM
pany men are now with the Vulcan
tire company In Erie. Pennsylvania,
with more going there, is the news
that comes from the manufacturing
city on the lake of the same name.
Among them are A. L. Higbee.
Joseph G. Buss and L. D. Davidson,
formerly holding positions with the
Standard -Four Tire company of this
city.
The Vulcan company is a good one
to work for. letters from there to Keo-
kuk say, and the Erie Herald says:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
kEOkUk MAN is
VICTIM OF HEAT
;, S. Rice is Found Unconscious =
Fort Madison, But Finally Re-
covers Enough to be
" y
Brouqht HomN

c. S. Rice. of 126 Exchange street, is
recovering from heat prostration at
ms nome, after a narrow escape from
death in Fort Madison.
He was found unconscious in the
street near the penitentiary by police
men, and was hurried to a hospital
Ihere his identity was ascertained and
ms family here was notified.
AS coon as possible, he was brought
home to Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
NOTICE.

The party that took my deceased
mothers solid silver teaspoons and
six desert spoons from my house
sometime ago, had better return
them and save further trouble. mi
tials engraved on handle of tea
spoons H. A. c." They were n,ure
than one hundred years old and be-
longed to my daughter, Mrs. Fl. A.
Gray. A reward of $500 will be paid
for information that will lead to their
recovery.
MRS. L. G. CURLEY,
1915 Fulton street, Keokuk, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
ROY REIN GETS
A HEAVY FINE
he Pays Fifteen Dollars and a Law.
yer Fee for Cutting Up With
an Automobile In
keokuk

AFTER getting a lawyer and delaying
the court proceedings for a week or
50, Roy Rein was finally fined this
morning for violating three sections
" the automobile regulations.
For speeding. running without lights
and not having an effective muffler,
he vat told 10 pay $3.50 which in
<l1deS three fineE and costs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
Company Congratulate.

The Vulcan company have suc
ceeded in securing several OF the men
active In the management Of the Stan.
dard -Four Tire company OF Keokuk,
Ia, and these men are now in Erie ac-
lively engaged in helping make the
Vulcan tire factory one Of the largest
and most successful in the country.
The company recently increased the
capital to s1,0o0,00O preferred and ST.
100000 common, and 1s placing large
portion Of this stock on the market.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
Toilet paper Special. six for :,
Buy every time you have Ct

Des Moines chef who will prepare the
meal will know how many persons to
provide for. The dinner will cost
each marine s1.50 per plate,
Sergeant Mayer suggests that the
men from Keokuk send one or two
marines to the dinner as represent
tatives from this place, il 1t will be
impossible for all OF them to go to
Des Moines
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
OF
MANUAL SCHOOL
Kansas Man Succeeds Mcclure, Who
Is Going Into Business Life
In Nebraska This
Year.

Orrin E. Hawley, OF Pittsburg,
Kans., has been employed as super
visor of the manual training depatr-
ment OF the Keokuk schools this
year.
He succeeds Hugh NJ. Mcclure,
who has gone into business In Ne
braska In order that he may be near
his mother, after serving in the army
in the engineers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31

ish, Mrs. George NJ. Covell, and Misses
Ignore and Lydia Rich went with
Miss Bayley today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31

The states in which women now
have presidential suffrage control al
most half the votes in the party con-
ventions and 40 per cent of the cleo.
toral college.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31
Ten pounds Michigan Navy Beans for

We have very good grade OF Coffee,
Special, per pound ........
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-31

Diamond G. good yellow laundry soap-Spec
Ell Vampire. for flies and insects-Special. thre
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
CHANCE AT
PRESIDENCY LOST

Political gossip in Congress said
today Senator Borah's chances for the
Republican Presidential nomination in
1920 went gIimmering when he voted
against woman suffrage on Monday.
On the other hand. Senators Hard
ing and Hiram Johnson, both OF
whom are spoken or in connection
with the Republican nomination.
voted for il.
Republicans are expected to make
a strong bid for the suffrage vote BY
putting the suffrage resolution
through the next Congress, and for
them to nominate an anti-suffrage
candidate would amount to courtins
defeat. in the opinion Of many OBJ
servers
Although Borah once introduced a
suffrage amendment in the SSnate, he
voted against the Susan B. Anthony
amendment both last October and this
week
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
Must Limit League To
Competent Nations For
Success, Says @. B. Shaw

This of brilliant uterhecar articles By
George Sha Chct he discusses diplomatic red
tiOns of international importance
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
MAY WARON
4 GOVERNMENTS

The Polish Parliament, in eNtraor-
binary session. today will consider
war on Germany. CZecho-SlOvakia,
Ukrainia, and the BolshevlSi, accord
ing to Warsaw advices.
Continuance Of the campaigns
against the Germans for the posses
sion OF Posen and against the reds
IN Lithuania will be strongly urged.
il is indicated.
Premier Paderewski introduced
American voting methods and ma
chinery at the Polish national cleo
tions. advices announce. 4 secret
ballot was provided. electioneering
was forbidden within $50 feet OF the
booths. and saloons were closed.
Women OF the gentry, workingmsn.
land owners, peasants. and civic AMI
church dignitsries stood in long lines
awaiting their turn 10 vote. u was
declared.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
MARCH IS LAST DAY TO
FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS

Treasury officials yesterday reitsT-
atcd that there would be no eNt@n-
sion OF the time for filing inc ''ne
and profit tax returns beyond March
-. This applies alike TO indivIdu1lS
incomes, corporation incomes "nu
profit returns. and TO similar reports
required by the law on that date.
Officials denied rumoTs re''nlnE
the Treasury that extension might
be granted in certain cases Tor these
returns Additional time may DC
granted, however. for so-railed IN
formation at the source re-
ports. These are required from
persons or business interests WhICh
paid more than 81 900 last year IN
salaries and wages. rents and "'h
Der Of other specified classes "t eN-
penditures.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
CARPENTERS END
STRIKE WITH TRUCE

NEW YORK, Feb. 12-The strike
OF carpenters and builders which was
called yesterday on jobs Of the Build
ing Trades Employers Association in
nany cities is at an end today.
Strikers have agreed to return to
their Jobs tomorrow under truce
between the unions of the building
trades and the contractors OF the as
soCiatiOn.
The workers, including carpenters.
whose demand for an increase Of a
dollar, to $3.50 a day, caused the
strike. have decided 10 abide by the
agreement reached with the employ
ers As soon as the men return TO
work Representatives of both sides
will meet to settle the wage demands
OF the carpenters.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
FIANCE CHRISTENS
CROSS-OCEAN AERO

BAYoNNE. N. J., Feb. 12.-Capt
Hugo Sundstedt, the aviator who in
tends to cross the Atlantic ocean in
a seaplane. plans to make a second
attempt at short trial trip late to-
day.
The trial did not take place yes
terday because Of a broken guide.
Before the airship started for the
splash into the bay, Captain Sund-
stedt's hancee broke a bottle OF cham
pagne over the crafts PROV. and
said:
81 christen you Sunrise. and may
you never set"
Passengers who will make the pro-
posed transatlantic trip with Sund-
stedt are Lieut.. Paul MiceIli. an army
aviator; w. Hardig. and F. Baatz,
mechanicians.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
U. S. ARMY TO HAVE TWO
NEW BASE PORTS IN EUROPE

PARIS. Feb. 12.-Rotterdam and
Antwerp will be used as base ports
for the American army Of occupation.
Deep draft barEes seized by the
French and EeIgians in the German
retreats will pIow the Rhine, super
.eding the Bordeaux route to the
front BY rail. Warehouses VIII be
erected At Rotterdam and Antwerp.
The new route will release between
800 and 1000 freight cars for the
French railroads.
Col. John :. Sewell is in command
Of the new bases. He will be assisted
by Coils. Charles G. collars, Paul j.
Ramsey, and Edward b. Cushing.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
"REMNANT" STAR TO PLAY
FOR WALTER REED MEN

Miss Florence Nash, star of Charles
Emerson Cooks Broadway comedy
Remnant" appearing at the Ma
tiOnal next week, has announced a
special performance for the wounded
men at Walter Reed Hospital next
Tuesday matinee.
Miss Nash has invited the Secre-
tary OF War. the Secretary of the
NAVY and their wives to be present.
Other prominent people have also
been invited.
A request has been made to the
ueopIe of Washington for automobiles
10 move the wounded soldiers.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
PATERSON STRIKERS TO
GO BACK TOMORROW

PATTERSON, y. 7, Feb. l2.-StrilIing
textile workers here will return to
cordance with an agreement reached
in Washington by representatives OF
the strikers and the mill owners, un-
der. which the War Labor Board will
intervene to settle the dispute.
A forty-seven-hour-week is asked by
the strikers. The mill owners ask
for fifty hours.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
GALsMoRTHY IN U. s.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-JOhn Gals
worthy. English novelist and play
wright. arrived here yesterday on the
Cunard liner Carmania- He Is the
6rst OF a number of British writers
10 come here for participation in the
celebration in honor OF
James Russell Lowell, which viii be
held February 10.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12

JOHN NJ. STEELE,
Eighty years DID, Eighth street southeast has been working
for Uncle Sam fwo years He entered the Government
service at Washington Navy Yard April 1882 at salary Of
$3.50 day. Today Mr. employed cOppersmih at the
navy yard a salary of s488 day.
Mr. Steele Alexandria Va in 1885, and lived in the
District Columbia during the civil As boy he remembers
seeing the prisoners "ave pen" Alexandria during the
war; mingled with the soldiers campd along the river
front
WV
Editors Why Congress act the matter Of
sons for Government ennpoye adequate system
sentiaI efficiency the Government service and Congress
noy proUide pension system by passing the McKaTKeag b
This bill pending year and should be passed ho
delay
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
KING DECORATES
S. NAVAL OFFICER

PARIS. Feb lc- CowmSnd'r
George Barr Baker. 4. : y. has bcon
decorated by King Albert with the
order Of commander or The Belgian
Crown. in recognition ot his services
with the Belgian Relief Commission.
il was announced today.
The Washington times., 1919-02-12
NOW COMES A REAL FROST
BETWEEN MAE AND JUNE

CHICAGO. Feb. I2.-There's frost
between Mae and June. June, cabaret
girl, stole Macs fellow. May says
she reused the police to catch the two
for distributing bad checks.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

shall al breathe new air and thinl
in loftier terms We shall live ane
move and have our being n a nea
world, but the ties that bind us viii
be the same ! know now that ! APP
preciate both mother and dad more
than ever before.
II was my purpose to tell few Of
my experiences out here; but am
not certain lax censoring is just
now. don't want this letter chop
.e up. The better plan is to write
letter of this nature separately.
Then If certain portions are not suit
able, the result isn't so bad. ] feel
certain that whatever ] might mention
n~ discuss would 90 through. This is
the substance of present rules.
Well, / haven't space or time to
tell of my experiences or movements.
don't care to just now. | am think
ing of those horrible days was
lonely. / didn't get as much Of bat
res bitterness as my comrades.
Many are dead now. My platoon
was wiped out. Ny squad is either
in the grave or hospital Hunt, my
-leering partner, is badly wounded.
No, ! shall wait for other days to
tell of wars horrors as | saw them
in person; but when / was called out
protested had rather be in the
midst Of the fight and play my part
AL,,, ,-oa ,,1ty oo,,,r,oIo do II rtunrO-
tected.
an still with CHIC, A.EF. but
attached for duty at Bourges. ] don't
think | shall be here much longer.
Don't mention going home. ! have
not the least idea. Your letter and
mammals came all right. | assure
you | shall try to take care Of my.
self and return a better man than
was when | left. A merry Xmas to
you.
Your son, WILL
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
PRESIDENT WILSON TO
RETURN IN FEBRUARY

Washington, December Is. The
main peace conference will convene
lin February, but President Wilson
Twill be home on February Is, accord
4 ing to the State Department tonight.
Conferences getting under way in
Paris. next month will be preliminary
to the actual peace session, but they
e likely to "cut and dry" the pro-
gramme for the main meeting. AS a
result it is likely that President Will
son will impress his position upon the
entente delegates, and then leave the
octUal framing Of the peace treaty
to the remainder Of the group sur
rounding him.
All indications are now that the
presidents conferences to date have
served to clarity the air, and that
the American viewpoint vii be deeply
impressed upon the first results.
Incidentally, it was officially le-
MED today that the War Department
is sending another division into Rus
STA. On the contrary, Chief Of Staff
March explained that with President
Wilson comforting abroad the Russian
problem and policies wNld undoubt-
eddy be settled at the peace session.
State Department adyices contain
ed pitiable PICTURES today of the plight
Of returning Russian prisoners. Minus
food and clothing they are suffering
Extremely. Their antipathy for the
reds is marked.
A quite definite propaganda against
the Bolsheviki IS noticeable from
State Department and foreign press
matter, and this sudden outburst is
taken in many quarters as indicating
that some anti-Bo1sheviki action is
contemplated before long.
The French have landed forces at
Odessa, and it would not surprise 10
servers here to learn that small add
ed contingents of allied forces have
been sent to Russia, while allied raval
vessels are guarding affairs in the
Baltic.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
TOTAL COST OF WAR

The total cost Of the war to all ma
tions was 875,OOO,O00,000 francs
($175,O0O, OO0,0O0), it has been csti-
mated by Deputy Stern, of the cham
Der Of deputies. The cost to the allies
has been put at 518,000,000,000 francs
(S1O3, 6O0,OO0,00Ol
Deputy Stern proposes a financial
society of nations 10 distribute anrual
charges Of 26,G00,006,0O0 france
(S5,600.000,000l, 30 that the big ia
tons "tax pages, such rs England
glance, .Amar a a;d !fa,y w'l lay
the same ~ n" rate payers in he
smaller c0lHtri.s Ia rA'm
The suggestion is made that there
be an inter-allied bond issue amoItiz.
ing in twenty years, AMI guarantee
by the railroads and other tangible
property which the soc,eiy w3ull
seize and operate in case Of deficit
Germany's share of payment 4
left to the peace makers, but it i
pointed out that the annual revenue
of Germany in 1918 was put a
I50,OOO,0OO,OOO francs or $10,OOO,OOO,
100
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

BRIGHTON NOTES

We all enjoyed the little snow that
fell the other night.
Mr. and Mrs Ed Brown and little
daughter, Mary, spent Sunday with
relatives in Kerrville.
Misses LIE Fleming and Maize
Tanner spent the weekend with rela-
tives in Covington.
Mr.. Morris Huffman, Of Memphis
was visitor here last week.
Little Louise Gibson, Of Memphis
is visiting relatives in this place.
We all enjoyed the entertainment
given at the home Of Mr.. Opie Huff.
man Saturday night.
Mr.. N. H. Boswell spent Sunday
night and Monday with relatives at
Burlison.
Mr.. Udall Huffman spent a few days
last week with relatives in Memphis.
Mr.. John Morrison was killed acct
dentally Monday morning while cross
ing the railroad by fast train.
There was an entertainment given
at Mr.. Johnston's home Wednesday
night and all reported nice time.
Mrs. Fannie Huffman is attending
the bedside Of her daughter, Mrs. OF
way Dickey She is suffering from
influenza, followed by pneumonia.
Mr. and Mrs. Cayce Huffman. Of
Fgept, were visitors here last week
TWO FRIENDS.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
w. B. WALL WOUNDED

Private William B. Wall, of Co.
G, 329th Infantry, was severely
wounded in the neck November 7, and
is in a base hospital in France, ac-
cording to word received by the SOL
dier's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Wall, SOB 0rphanage avenue.
He received his baptism of fire on
October IA, and participated in several
battles before he was wounded. He
entered the army May 20, 1918, and
trained for five weeks at Camp Pike,
Ark, before moving to the coast. He
is 20 years of age.
Private Wall has two brothers in
the service in France, Sergt. Ira L.
Wall, and Joseph A, Wall, the latter
with the Hath Field Artillery, now
in Luxembourg. Memphis Scimitar,
December 81.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
ROBERT A. DAVIS WRITES
FROM COVER THERE
Chatcavillian, France,
November q, 1918.

4RONNAADEl = - AOL0s
306th Trench Mortar Battery, Ameri-
can Expeditia airy Forces.
Dear Brother will write t night,
as / have forgotten whether or not |
answered your last letter.
/ am going to give you the names
of the towns | have been in and the
dates, and | know you can figure
out the route have been ovee. We
are allowed to tell most anything
we want to now. Our mail can 60
very well, too.
/ left New York on July 81 and
arrived at Liverpool, England on
August IL; left Liverpool on August
18th for Ramsey and arrived there
the same day; left Ramsey on the
morning Of the 14th and arrived in
South Hampton, England, the same
day in the middle of the evening;
left South Hampton on the 14th for
France and arrived at LeHarve on
the 18th; left LeHarve on the 10th
and arrived at LeValdahan (Doubs)
in the afternoon Of the 18th and then
Sut to Etray the same evening; left
Etray on September 18th for Lee
Valdahan and arrived there on same
date; left LeValdahan on November
18th for Chateauvillian and arrived
here on November 18TH LeValdahan
is about 20 miles from the Switzer-
land border; so you see | have been
all the way across France We were
II days crossing the pond and three
DAYS and two nighat crossing France.
J viii go hunting tomorrow, as it
Is Thanksgiving day. We had a big
time in Camp Jackson last Thanks
giving, but | am long way from
there this time.
] am well and all 0. K. and hope
this will find you all the same.
Well, as | am getting cold, | will
close and go to bed. Wishing all a
merry Christmas and happy New
Year,
Your loving brother,
ROBERT A. DAVIS.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
DRUMMONDs NOTES

Mr.. ]. II. Gamble and little son,
0ren, and Mr.. G. L. Hurt and little
son, Scion, were in Memphis Sunday.
Messrs. W. d. Mason, Henry Arch.
en- and Joe Whitehead were business
visitors in Memphis Saturday.
Mrs. G. G. Baker and children, of
Harrisburg, Ark, spent the holidays
here with relatives and friends.
Private Robert Vernon Dolan was a
welcome visibr here during the Xmas
holidays. He has recently been ov-
erseas, visiting many Of the allied
ports while there.
Corporal Claud L. Warren, of Kel-
ley Field, Texas, and sister, Mrs. An
ME Taylor, of Charleston S. G., were
1.-THE guests of Misses Les
lsye and Lois Baker last Friday and
saturday.
Miss Clemmie Cole is reported ill
with pneumonia.
! Miss Louise Benson went to Locke
Christmas day to visit friends.
Mr.. Tom Densford entertained with
la party Christmas night a number Of
Ibis f~iends at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. J. l. Gwinn.
Misses Vivian and Laverne Hurt, Of
Memphis, took Christmas dinner with
their grandfather, Mr. s. S. Hurt,
/ Mr. W. H. Baker and little son,
VIM. H. Jr., were in Wilmington Sat
lurday.
Miss Eta Pearl Moore, Of Richard
son, visited Misses Vera Hill and
Maggie Moore last week.
/ Several members Of Mr.. Andy An
derson's family are reported i'll at
this writing.
/ Preaching Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. Those who have not heard
our new preacher are especially in
\ vited
Miss Mamie Baker is recovering
from slight attack Of influenza.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

Surgeons agree that in cases Of
cuts, burns, bruises and wounds, the
first treatment is most important.
When an efficient antiseptic is APP
piled promptly, there is no danger of
Infection and the wound begins to heal
lat once. For use On man or beast,
Borozone is the ideal anti
septic and healing agent Buy it now
and be ready for an emergency. Sold
by Alexander Drug Go.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

To the Stockholders Of the Union Saw
ings Bank:
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Union Savings Bank
viii be held in the directors room at
its banking office Tuesday, January
la, 1919, at o'clock pm. Please at
tend.
GEE. C. HARVEY, Cashier.
i92w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
WHEN YOU SUFFER
FROM RHEUMATISM
Almost any man will tell you
that Sloan's Liniment
means relief

For practically every man has used
It who has suffered from rheumatic
aches, soreness Of muscles, stiffness Of
jolnts, the results Of weather exposure.
Women, too, BY the hundreds OF
thOasands, useit for relieving neuritis,
lame backs, neuralgia, sick headache,
Clean, refreshing, soothing, economical,
1piekly effective. Say "Sloan's LIME
ment to your druggist. Get it today.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
COUGHS and COLDS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
Dr.. King New Discoveryused
since Grant was President
Get a bottle today

n did i for your grandma, for your
sashcr. For fifty years this well-known
cough and cold remedy has kept an
sveTgrowsng army Of friends, young
ard old.
For half q century druggists every
where have sold it. Put bottle IN
ys,ur medicine cabinet. You may need
Il in a hurry. Sold by druggists
axxgtrr1uherr.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02
Bowels Acting PROPERLY

They ought to, for constipation
nsakes the body retain waste matters
and Impurities that undermine the
Meath and play havoc with the entire
svs4en. DY. Kings New Life Pills are
vsliabie ard mild in action. All
druggists.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-02

The instance that you know you taking cold is the
time to get medicine for it and drive it out Of your
be glad to advise you free and confidentaly.
system, else the cold may develop into pneumonia and
death.
We will not sell you much medicine by giving you this
advice but we do not wish to live by your misfortune
only want to help you out Of your trouble when you get
into it; besides sell many many drug store things
for healthy people,