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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
With League Of Nations Temporarily Disposed
Of, Important Work Now Taken up by
Delegates at Paris.
51ACNANT WORLD AWAITING ACTION
New Constitution Of World League is Being
Discussed by Home Folks of Allies While
Peace Conference Continues.
lfBy Fred $. Ferguson, United Press

|IfBy Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
staff Correspondent
PARIS. Feb. 15.-With the league
Eu nations temporarily disposed Of,
| 1.-The peace delegates today directed
| their efforts toward efYecting a def
mite preliminary peace with Germany
! which will enable general demobili-
IRuon and resumption of normal In
dustry and commerce throughout the
world. Practically all the conferees
/ [Ehaye agreed that this is the most
| vital problem now before them.
The world is now In state OF
|stagnation. Industries everywhere
pre awaiting the actual signing of
peace and the growing unrest and
Uncertainty in many countries can be
traced directly to economic condi-
Ptions.
Semioflcial reports from Germany
Indicate that country has enough
food to last until March. New crops
will not be available before June. In
The interim conditions of actual star
yation may prevail and bring about
serious disturbances unless steps to
meet this situation are taken speed
lny A preliminary peace would cor
rect these conditions and would be
comparatively simple in accomplish
ment. The military status could be
Med by demanding immediate demo-
blization upon peace basis. The
lilies could agree what Germany
should pay in the way of indemnities
md how she should pay it and this
could be apportioned among the In
terested nations. After this was dis
posed of, the economic status could
be fixed by agreeing to what extent
the economic blockade would be lift
ed. That some such program will be
partially arranged under the new
provisions for extension Of the armis.
stce, is limited at In certain official
quarters. These provisions will be
presented to the Germans by Mar
snal Foch at Treves Monday.
I Considerable additional work must
be done to perfect the plan, however
and toward this end the newly
created supreme economic council
VIII cooperate closely with the
supreme war council and it is ex
pected that further requirements
from Germany will develop as the
amistice Is renewed from time te
'lme resulting gradually in what will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
should Arrive February "a.
To spread BoIshevIsm.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
PARIS, Feb 15.-Prfnce Lvoff, in
reiterating that the anti-bolshevik fac
tion as now represented in Paris will
not attend the Prinkipos conference
told The United Press today that he
believed the bolsheviki Will employ
that meeting as a medium to spread
their doctrines throughout the world
He said that bolshevisun is already
established in America.
''Our refusal has been transmitted
to the peace conference and 1t is ir
revocaIble," said the prince, who spoke
particularly for the socalled Lvoff
Sazanoff faction
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
kimbaiI Bill Passes Senate.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
DES MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 15.-The
Kimball bill removing presidential
electors from the ballot and restor-
ing the circle, passed the senate Fri.
day by vote of 80 to 5.
Those voting against the bill were
Proxam, Byington, Horchem, King
land and White
Preceding the final vote on the bill,
Kingland offered an amendment as a
substitute bill which provided for
what is known as the Massachusetts,
ballot. 1t was defeated 2S to 3.
In this ballot the candidates for
each office are grouped under the
name of that office instead Of under
a party label
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
I LEAGUE OF NATIONS OPINION
BY PAPERS OF NEW YORK

of the moral forces Of civilization.
an epoch-making victory of the forces
of good over the forces of evil Of
the principles of peace and right over
war and might and of universal
bond of brotherhood over secret alli-
ances and balances of power"
The Post asked whether the league
is such "as the United States can
join without violence to its own
constitution and sovereignty" The
question now Is whether the outline
is such a project or whether it IS
susceptible of amendment to con-
form to American ideals or whether
it must be rejected altogether
Extremists Disappointed.
| CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-Chicago Even
! ing Post: Extremists may be dis
appointed, but vast majority of
/, those who have hoped there would
come from the deliberations of tho
commission a proposal for new
world order promising peace will
greet this document with rejoicing"
! Chicago Daily News: The consti-
tuition of the league may not wholly
prevent war, but it will make war
SO difficult and so expensive that tho
end will scarcely justify the means"
| Milwaukee Leader (socialiSt) ::
'"The proposed world constitution is
a mechanical contrivance. There is
not the faintest trace of democracy
in it. It's object is to referee the
international fight for the markets of
the world.
Even SO it might perhaps serve as
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
lnorease School Year.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
DES MONIES. Iowa, Feb. 15.-The
minimum school year in Iowa would
be increased from six months to
eight months by bill passed by the
house. The bill by Representative
Durbin, Of Mills county, would re-
auire all public schools to be in ses-
sion at least two-tfirds of a year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
AsaIaned to Priority.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.--The fol
lowing organizations have been as
signed to priority:
Evacuation hospital one; eighth
zero squadron; base hospital 20 and
AZ; air service PHOTOGRAPHIC sections
II and -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
Mr.. Wilson and Party Left
Brest This Morning at 11:15
O'clock on George
Washington.
ON THE HIGH SEAS NOW
viii Find Plenty to DO when He
Reaches This Side, With
Busy Week Before
Him.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Srvice.1
BREST, Feb 15.--President VIII
son sailed for the United States
aboard the liner George Washington
at 11:15 a. m. today.
President Wilson gave out the fol-
lowing statement today just before
embarking for the United States.
II cannot leave France without ex-
Dressing my profound sense of the
hospitality of the French people and
the French government They have
received and treated me as / most de-
sired to be treated as friend; a
friend alike in spirit and in purpose.
II am happy to Think that / am
to return to assist with all my heart
IN completing the just settlements
which the conference is seeking and l
shall carry with me during my abb
sense very happy memories OF the
two months 1 have spent here. have
been privileged to see near at hand
what my sympathy had alerady con-
ceived of the sufferings and problems
of France, and every day has deepen
ed my interest In the solution Of the
grave question upon whose proper so
luton the future prosperity Of France
and OF her associates and OF the
world depends.
! May I not leave my warm and at
fectionate farewell greetings"
The presidents departure was
bling a family devastating rather
/! than a state event. Two thousand
| American soldiers from Camp Pom
tanezzen were drawn up beside the
! track leading onto the arsenal dock
| from which the president embarked.
Hard Week Abroad.
I! WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-President
Wilson will find bard weeks work
ahead OF him when he returns from
France Within that time he is ex-
pected to:
| Appeal to Joint session of congress
| for Endorsement OF the league OF ma
tions.
! Confer with governors on unemploy.
ment.
| Confer with party leaders regard.
ing organization Of the next congress
| Appoint successor to Attorney Gen
eraI Gregory.
| Appoint successor to Ambassador
Sharp, Paris.
Sign great mass OF appropriation
bills.
! Sign revenue bill.
| Make great number minor APPOINT
ments.
Lead parade OF returned Yanks
down Pennsylvania avenue.
should Arrive February "a.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Feb. 15.-
/ President Wilson will arrive at Bos
ton on the transport George Washing
ton about February "a, 1t was an
nounced here today by Presidential
! Secretary Tumulty.
It was stated that Tumulty had re
| ceived a cabFegram from the presiden
in which Wilson announced his fnteD
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
oolnq to Washington.

[United Press Leased Wire Service.1
TOPEKA, Kansas Feb. 15.-Gover-
nor Allen and Adjutant General
Charles I. Martin were enroute today
to Washington to appear Monday be-
fore the committee OF investigation
concerning the casualties of the
ThirtyIfifth division.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
n.rriek is ReeoverIno.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce.l
PASADENA, Calf, Feb. 15-Myro1a
T. Herrick, former American embas-
sador to France, who was taken ill
here shortly after his arrival from
Cleveland. is practically recovered
today Herrick suffered a slight at
tack OF heart trouble.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
Rah aussell. White sox.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-Reb Russell,
south paw, will be with the White
Sox again next year His signed
contract has reached the club OH
cials.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
millionaire Is Dead.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Servfce.J
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-ChisweH
Dabney Langhorn, railroad builder,
millionaire sportsman and famed as
the father Of Mrs. Dana Gibson, the
original Gibson Girl" is dead here
today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
Two Yanks Wounded.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service. ],
LONDON, Feb. 1.-two American
sailors were wounded in a shooting
-affray at Cardiff, between sailors and
negro dock workers, it was learned
today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
WOULD pivide State.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Feb. 15-A bill
pending in the Minnesota house to-
dag would divide Minnesota into two
states-the upper forty-seven coun.
ties to be the state Of Lincoln.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15

virtually amount to preliminary
peace. There is some disposition,
though, to make this process mat
ter of immediate accomplishment
rather than extending 1t over an in
definite period.
The principal opposition to lessen
ing the economic pressure against
Germany comes from the French who
fear the advantages Germany might
gain II she were permitted to obtain
plenty of raw materials. They also
dislike to take a chance on Germany
spending money which she might
otherwise devote to paying repara-
ition claims.
Speed Up Peace Work.
PARIS, Feb. 15.-The belief prevail
ed in official circles today that The
Hague tribunal will continue as the
leagues court Of ar.-itration or will oe
converted into ouch a court, although
the former arTangemen Is sai6 to be
most likely. This i'll be aside from
the permanent court to hear all ju.
diciafle cases.
General peace work will be greatly
! speeded UP now that the league Of ma
tions has been temporarily disposed OF
IL Is ALSO Regarded DIS pUESNUAc thAI tiA
ter President Wilson's return to Paris
many questions will be turned over to
! the league which otherwise would be
settled by the general conference.
Senate VIII Discuss It.
(By L. C. Martin, United Press Stat,
/ Correspondent
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Senate
discussion OF the league OF nations
i constitution is expected to break out
/ at the first mention OF the subject OF
| the floor.
This may be today. Debate will cen
! ter about three points, 1t became ev1
dent early today They are:
/ THE question of who is to con
troll Joint military and naval forces
! called to~enforce the leagues DEGREES
2.-The fixing OF army and nav!
| strength, by the league for the United
States and other member nations.
3-Interpretation and administra
ton OF constitution.
The discussion will not he critical
Thoueh much OF 1t PROBABLY will come
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
Divided as to Its Worth, Some
Holding Constitution to
be Unworkable.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-New York
papers were divided today regards ing
the league of nations.
Unconstitutional and unwork-
able" the Sun. stated editorially,
adding that the plan involved the
surrender of that which to the Ameri-
can heart is dearer and more desir-
able, even than world peace, namely,
our unimpaired national sovereignty,
complete independence Of super-gov-
ernment of any sort, freedom Of
initiative in all matters affecting ma
tional interests and our right to con-
slider America first."
"The most profoundly serious
political document of the century
marking new stage In political and
social progress of mankind declar
ed the World. "It is colossal ex
pertinent, but one that is in harmony
with the traditions of free govern
ments and with all the traditions OF
human liberty"
Washington Press Differs.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-Wash
ington papers today differed on the
league OF nations constitution.
The Herald termed 1t the triunpb
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15
Senate VIII Dlocuss It.
!, L. C. Martin, United Press Staff

Continued on page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15

fCantinuad on page "a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-15

me Telegraph Service Of The
na;ly ns Gate City and Constitu-
EN- I democrat is received over
onr own leased wire.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

thing about some of the boys mary
ing over here. Well, there are quite
a few of them doing that, but can
hardly blame them though. the way
the girls in the United States are do
ing. The boys over here that came
over to fight for them. know of sew
eral cases the boys were engaged and
the girls have married since the boys
got over here. A girl like that isn't
worth losing any time over. l guess
you will see in the paper where Gem
eral Pershing inspected the 35th Div.
The Prince of Wales was with him.
We hiked about fifteen miles that
day and had our packs on for nine
hours without once removing them.
No, my shoulders didn't hurt one bit.
Ha! Ha! Oh, yes! In the parade we
had to wade ice water that came up
to our knees. Let me know if you are
getting the Stars and Stripes. l send
you one each week. l have never
heard from Henry. We are not doing
much of anything now only taking
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

a bath twice week trying to get rid
Of the coolies. will be glad when
/ can leave them far behind. Had an
other show at the last night. 1t was
real good. You asked me in one of
your letters if / ever get any pork.
Yes we had pork one day, three meals
in all. A 800 pound hog is worth
about 500 franrs. Well, mother, l
forgot to put that menu in that let
ter, but sent it later. Guess you got
it alright. l could hardly keep the
tears back when l read that clipping
you sent me. l know you thought lots
of that piece and put it in my test
ament so as to keep it for that book
is always in my pocket. Father, / am
still carrying the pocketbook you
gave me at Guymon. l also have one
of the towels brought with me from
home. Part of the time it has been so
dirty l could hardly tell what it was.
hOlHeIJ yOu "dnIcu W hlOW IL i
need any socks. No, we get plenty.
When we wear holes in them, we turn
them in and get new ones in return.
/ hope Gene comes to see you while
he is out home. think he has a bet
ter opinion of France than have. He
wrote to me like he was going to
come back some time, but none of
that for me. l only want to cross the
deep" once more then, I'll be salts
fled. The good old U. S. is good
enough for me. Tell Henry's folks
l said hello. Will write them letter
when I have time. see now want to
get home in time to put out row
crop, but hope to get home for har-
vest. Has Howard Mann got home?
As l have written all l think of now
will close and write again soon. Hope
this finds you in as good heath as l
am at the present time.
From your loving son,
Pvt. Herbert C. PUNK.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03
BETTER CARE OF CREAM WILL
CAUSE BETTER PRICES

How many people are there in and
around Liberal who know that the
price of butter fat is &c per pound
above the price one year ago today,
There is no doubt but that the farmer
is going to receive more for fat this
summer than he has ever reviewed be-
fore during the sumemr months. He
should give this line of his work more
attention, give his milk and cream
more care, do all in his power to de-
liver a clean, smooth cream. This line
of talk may get old to the farmer
but until the time comes that a much
better cream is delivered to the
creameries he will probably hear
from the creameries in regard to this
matter.
If factory receives No. raw
material to be manufactured up into
the finished product it would have no
occasion to keep after the producer
to deliver a better grade of raw ma
terial. Our creameries know that in
spite of all that they can do they
have their butter graded STANDARD"
or Seconds" many times when if
they could have First Grade raw ma
terial they could sell for "FIRSTS" or
EXTRAS" and be able to pay two
to four cents more for the fat that
went into this butter.
On the volume of cream that was
handled in Liberal last year, &c more
per pound would have made the farm
er $10,050.00 more for his cream
than he received. By taking better
care Of the milk and cream, consider
ing at all times that it is to be manu-
featured into the best food that we
have, the cream producer can not
only make dollars directly for himself
but will do much to stimulat the
diary industry, the back bone of the
country and town.
If your competitor is honest and
gives as good service as you do, he is
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03
A LETTER FROM PRIVATE
HERBERT PUNK IN FRANCE
Aulnois, France.
Feb. 22nd, 1919

Feb. 22nd, 1919.
Dear Parents:
Will answer your most welcoms
letter that l received this morning.
1t was dated the Goth of Jan. and sure
was glad to get it too. got letter
from John and Myrtle yesterday and
have answered them. | sent you a
map Of France. Hope you get it, then
you can see about where we are To-
Gated. 1t doesn't give this town we
are in, but l marked Commercy so it
wouldn't be hard to find. You asked
me how close we were to Verdun.
When we were up at the front we
were in about four miles of Verdun
when the armistice was signed. We
were on our way to Metz, that was
where the 35th was making her next
drive. 1t would have been bloody
one, toe. Sure was too bad about Her
man getting killed. You said some
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

DR.. and Mrs. McCloud of Tyrone
were business visitors in the city to-
day.
Miss H. Eta Atkinson returned
from Seward, Kansas, today. Miss
Atkinson has been teaching school
there the past term and will make
Liberal her home again.
Mrs. Fred Rodkey, who has been
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ryan a few
weeks, returned to her home in Alma,
Kansas, the last of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

entitled to his share of the business.
We consider that if there is not
enough business for both one of us
should quit or that we should de-
velope we both will have all the
business that we want. We
know that by taking the latter course
we are doing more to build perman-
emily the best money making business
there is. 1t will encourage more peo=
pie to get into it and those already
in it to get into it deeper, Get every
body in town to boost the dairy bust
ness. It's fine business and it's a
necessary business and it's the big
gest and steadiest money-maker on
any farm.
YOU'RE THE MAN TO DO THIS.
We believe you will receive very
high prices for cream all summer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

THE LIBERAL CREAMERY is
making Ice Cream, Soda Waters and
Print Butter their main line this
season. We are always working for
quality in these lines. BUY LIBER-
AL CREAMERY PRODUCTS. 46t1
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

No. 2. Opposite postoffice and third
door north.-Liberal Tailoring &
Cleaning Works, "Klean Klothes
Klean," 306 N. Kansas Ave. Aft
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

FOR SALE OR TRADE-7-room
modern residence, well, windmill and
tank, 3 blocks from postofiice;-H.
w. Lane. 46t3c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

WANTED-One or two hundred
head of cattle to pasture. Good grass
and water.-Arlie Atha, Liberal,
Kansas. 44t3c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

FOR SALE: 80 good horses and
mares. Will sell for cash or bank
able note. George Sharpe, Route b,
10 miles east of Liberal. 46t3p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

FOR SALE-Two residence prop
critics. They are good and cheap.
Terms.-A. B. Mitchell. 35tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

WANTED - Lady for general
house work. Inquire at the Democrat
office. 40tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

MOORE & FRANKLIN have a fine
improved. quarter wheat land, 3
miles from good R. R. town, will sell
or trade for more land farther out,
if priced right.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03
Maize For Sale

Maize For Sale
About 5000 bundles of maize in
field for. sale. Heavy grain. C. A..
Weber, 9 miles northeast of Liberal.
45t5p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

SOME GOOD FRESH MILK COWS
to trade for stock cattle.-O. W..
SPRADLING. 40tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

FOR SALE-Bundle kair. Five
miles east and one mile north.-Gus
Grimsley. 44tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

STEAM HEATED ROOMS for
rent, 502 N. Washington ave. 37tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

THE BEST northeast corner
building site in the city; priced right.
Moore G. Franklin have it. 46tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

LOST-Misses black bear skin coat
with red lining. Will finder kindly
leave at this Office. 44t3
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

WANTED-3 girls at Annex
Cafe. 46t3
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Column

PROPERTY Valuation Increased
with beautiful yard.-A. E. Aker.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

FOR RENT-4-room house with
bath. 621 N. Grand. Phone ACT. I'll
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

FOR RENT-Good farm, 10 miles
north of Liberal.-Mrs. Augusta
Thompson, Ri. B, Phone Ola. 46t1p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-03

Young folks attend the o'clock Miss Mildred Feather
Christian Church Sunday evening, at the leader.