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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

We geta BILE Compound the credit"
Mrs. JOSEPHINE KIMBLE, 935 West
Race ST., Portland, Ind.
Thousands Of American women give
this famous root and herb remedy the
credit for health restored as did Mrs.
Kimble.
For helpful suggestions in regard to
such ailments women are asked to write
to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. The result Of its long
experience Is at your service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Stock Market Notes

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, July 9-The stock
market opened strong. United States
Steel opened at 1874, up IS; United
Cigars at 1925, up r.; Baldwin al
112A, up n; U. s. Rubber at 1854
up IL; Mexican Petroleum at 1877, up
az; General Motors at 2361a, up n
and Crucible at 118 up 2.
The market closed irregular.
United States Steel closed at 112&
off Is; Marine 6S1x, up 81; United
Cigars 1851. up 51A; Baldwin 112h,
up vi; Mexican Petroleum 194A, up
q; General Electric at 1871, up
AS, and United States Rubber at
1884,, off n.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
To Lecture on George Eliot.

Rev. Eleanor Gordon who has for
years been student of the writing
OF George Eliot, plans to give
a series of lectures this fall
in honor of that favorite author.
This year marks the Tooth
anniversary of George Eliot's birth
and admirers of her works are doing
her honor this year. Miss Gordon
series of lectures will include the
following subjects: George Eliot and
the Victorian Period; George Eliot,
the Philosopher, and George Eliot,
the Artist.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Burial of Frieda Lesser.

m ne Press Leased Wire Service.]
os ANGELES. Calf, July p
NV is DEATH" said Rabbi S. Hecht
o",, pronouncing the last rites
" the body of Miss Fria Ia Lessor,
kgi hi Harry s. New says he killed
hos Lesser was buried In her
y satin dancing frock, pink slippers
with her wealth of brown culls
ETu around her shoulders.
nave never before been called
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

at tunes 1 could not
be on my feet at all.
] was all run down
and so weak / could
not do my house e.
work, was nervous
and could not lie
down at night. /
took tire a TIM en- is
from a physician but
they did nothelp me.
My Aunt re c o m
m ended Lydia E.
in k b a ms Vege-
table Compound. I
tried it and now /
am strong and well
again and do my own
and l give
r. pinkhann'a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

ure. Spring wheat was estimated to
yield 22,O0O,0 900 bushels.
A yield of 1,403, 0O0, 900 bushels was
predicted for the 1919 oat crop, aver
aging 1871 bushels per acre.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
PeIeasad nv Dea Moinee,

DIES MONIES, Iowa, July 9-Pillette
and Dimock, pitchers, we're enroute to
San Francisco today, having been re-
leased by the local Western league
club. Both came here from the San
Francisco club.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
p.ator offered PosItIon.

rJJnated Press Leased Wire Service
OTTUrMWA, Iowa, July 9.--Rev. P.
O. Bersell, pastor Of the First Lutner'
an church here, has been rendered the
office of secretaryship of the Lutheran
brotherhood of America. He has not
decided whether to accept it
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
NE(Sss;23|
For Society Editor, Telephone
Black 6l6.
Musicale for Bankers Association.

Mrs. John Rankin Irwin and Mrs.
Wilbur C. Hughes will give must
Gale as an after dinner program this
evening, before the Bankers assoria-
ton at the Riverview club this even
ing. They will give program CT
songs of long ago. in costume. Mis-.
Irwin will play a group of piano
numbers and will play the accom-
paniments for Mrs. Huhess' singing,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Mrs. Una Ruth Moody Hue.

+ Mr.. and Mrs. s. e. Moo,ly went
home to st. Louis this morning after
visit of several days here and at
Hamilton. Mrs. Moody WAS Miss Una
Ruth until few days ago when SIZE
was married at the home OF her rar-
ents at Des Moines, AMI the visit
here was part Of the wedding jour.
ney. Previous to her marriage she
was teaching in Bro ox.yn. New
York, for several years.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
PEACE TREATY
is RATIFIED
Unofficial Report That German Ma
tionaI Assembly Votes 20s
to 115 In Favor Of
Acceptance.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
PARIS, July 9.-Unof1cial advices
received here stated that the peace
treaty was ratified by the German
national assembly at Weimar today.
The vote was said to have been 20S
to 115.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

mon to stand at the cashet of a
woman who was murdered--mlrde,
ed for love-" spoke the rabbi. we
have had many definitions OF love,
but new one has been added --lovs
is death"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Picnic at Rand Park

The young ladies Of Mrs. Mer-
RAMS Sunday school class will have
a picnic supper at Rand park Thurs
day evening. All members Ut .he
class and their friends are invited
The committee in charge consists of
Helen Hopp, Flora Lawrence, Marion
Kisch and Mrs. Mabel Petry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Peoria Grain.

PEORIA, H., July 9.--Corn-Mar-
ket 3 to &c higher. No. I yellow,
1874; No. 2 yellow, $19201.94; No.
3 yellow. $3.50; No. 6 yellow, $1.88;
No. / mixed, $1.92; No. 2 mixed,
$19241.93.
Oats-Market IL to 20 higher.
No Q white, 100.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

Mrs. Phillips EntertaIns at LUNCHEON.
Mrs. Cyrus e. Phillips entertained
at very charming bridge Luncheon
today at her home In the Pond
apartments. The luncheon was In
honor of Miss Mary Margaret Ayres.
Covers were laid for twelve.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

The inventor of new tree plant
ing tool claims it will do double the
amount of work Of implements now
In use =
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
New York Money Market.

New York Money Market.
NEW YORK. July 9.--Money on
call, per cent; six months, per
cent
Mercantile paper 81 per cent.
Bar silver, London, So 3-16 d.
Demand sterling, $4.4SA.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE OR RENT-Garage; can
be moved. Call D. c. Artz, lilo
Morgan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Bridge at the Country Club.

Bridge was played at seven tables
at the Country club last night. with
Mrs. Joseph J. Ayres and Miss
Martha Baldwin rs hostesses. The
favors went to Miss Besse Stona
Blood and Edgar r. Cochrane.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
st. Louis Cash Grain. Close

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July 9.-Corn-
No. 2 white, $500; July, $1.91k;
September, $1.95%.
Oats-No. 2 white, 75A075hc;
No. 8 white, 75c; July. 74Ac; Sep
TENDER, 74Bc.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
SHE COULD NOT
STAND OR WORK
But Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Restored Her
Health and Stopped
Her Pains.

Portland, Ind. -"I had q displace-
ment and suffered so badly from it that
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE-Ffve passenger Over
land automobile. good running
order; cheap. Dimond Milling Co.
% South Twelfth street. Phone Red
851.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALD-One good used Nmbali
piano. Easy terms. Duncan-Scheu
Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALES OF the best leased store
buildings in Keokuk- Address M. E.
L., this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Picnic at the HeasIIp Cottage.

The members of bridge club
known as the Big Eight went to
Bluff Park late yesterday Afternoon
to surprise Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hea-
slip at their cottage. The members
Of the club took their families and an
elaborate picnic supper as well as
handsome gift for the Heaslips as a
reminder of their visit. Among those
from out of town were Mrs. Lorren
Garlichs of st. Joseuh. Mrs. Hattie
English of FIT. Madison, Mrs. Ander-
son Of Chicago and Miss Elsie Ruff
ner Of st. Louis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
LOST

LOST-A parrot in neighborhood Of
Thirteenth and Des Moines. Re-
ward. Phone Black 1852.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALH-Used Universal, Garland
Favorite and Pennisular hasa
burners in the best of condition. The
early buyer will pick the best Deliv
cry can be made when desired. Easy
terms. Duncan-Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Motored 10 pea MoIne..

Motored to Des MoInes.
Mrs. John H. Cole, Miss Ora Belle
Cole, Mrs. w. G.. Blood and William
Graffen Blood. Jr., motored to Des
Moines yesterday and will spend the
greater part Of the week there.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE-Used organs, $500, $500
$1,000 and $500. Easy terms. Dun
can-Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE-An Al storm buggy with
harness; track harness with
minute attachment; l good single hars
ness and lot Of racing boots. Call at
306h Main street, Third floor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

Many keokuk People Attend Dance.
A great many Keokuk people at
tended the dance at Bluff Park last
night for which Agnes orchestra
played. Fort Madison and other
nearby cities were represented also
by many young people.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE-Residence 308 South
First street; six room cottage
partly modern, in excellent condi-
tion. Inquire at house or address G.
r. NJ, care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

LOST-White linen cuff with gold
cuff button, between union depot
and Ninth and Franklin. Please re-
turn to Gate City. Reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE-Eight 8-weeks-oid pigs.
Enquire 1911 Missouri avenue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

WANT Ford owner to represent fac
tory. Ford necessity. Rearden Co,
Peoria. Ill
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE--Five room frame, with
modern convenience including mod
ern garage. 724 Concert street $4,000
Phone Birdwell Sutlive, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

wANTED-10 men for quarry work
Call at Keokuk Box Co. T. @. Han
rison.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
To Motor THROUGH tho East,

Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Talbot and
Miss Florence Talbot will leave to-
morrow for an extended automobile
trip through the east. and will be
gone for an indefinite period.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
MISCELLANEOUS,

TWO MEN FROM THIS COUNTY 70
prepare for railway mail examine
ton August %. Hundreds of appoint
ments. Write quick. National Instruc
ton Bureau, 211 Arcade, Columbus,
Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR SALE-9 room modern house.
almost new, north side. Address
Modern, Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED

WANTED Small furnished apart
ment on ground floor IL possible
close in and modern. Two In family
Address Mrs. 8. Murphy, b26 Con
cert.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

w. r. c. to Meet Tomorrow.
The Woman's Relief corps will
hold its regular meeting tomorrow
afternoon at Cameron's hall.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Story Hour at Rock Hall.

SSVVy TIouI al TWIN TJNbs
Miss Mary Rich will conduct a
children's story hour at Rock Hall
community center tomorrow morning
from 10 to II o'clock All boys and
girls are cordially welcome, Miss
Rich Is graduate of the Chicago
kindergarten institute and has had
special training in the art of story
telling. The children who go to
Rock Hall tomorrow morning will
spend happy hour.
Social Afternoon at Rock Hall.
The reception room at Rock Hall
was filed yesterday afternoon at the
social meeting at which Mrs. Ufa
Buss and Mrs. Edith Shafrer were
hostesses Ice cream and home
made cakes were served and the
afternoon was very pleasant one.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

wANTED-1o brush cutters. CaIl
at Keokuk Box Co. T. c. Harrt
son.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

FOR sALD-About 5000 feet of used
pine lumber. assorted lengths. dry.
MCutchan Land Co.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-12-12
LIBERTY BOND
BUYERS HAVE
10 MILLION DUE
Interest on Third and Victory
Liberty Loans Buys Christ-
mas Presents

San Francisco-Pstriotie eitizeps
OF the Twelfth Federal Reserve Dis
trict who bought Liberty Bonds dur
ing the war have coming to sAen aa-
proximately s1o,045,3oo on December
Is as interest on bonds OF the First
and Fifth Liberty Loans. This is
more than one dollar per capita for
every resident in the seven states Of
the Twelfth District.
To many the interest money will
come almost as Christmas gratuity,
but the Government is anxious that
its creditors use the interest not as
easy money but that they re.invest IL
Immediately in Government seeurl.
ties, such as War Savings Stamps and
Treasury Savings Certificates carry.
ing 4qe interest compounded quarter
ly, thus making interest earn interest.
To those who intend TO make holi.
day money OF 1t. the Government
says: Give War Savings Stamps for
Christmas"
The total Of slo.o45.soo due is
apportioiisd into S2,es6,Ts0 As inter.
est on the First Loan and $T,T4s,-
$50 interest on the Fifth Loan. II
the entire $1o,o45,so0 collectible on
December Is was invested in War
Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings
Certificates, and the securities held
until their maturity date i've years
later, the interest on the interest
would amount to nearly half mil.
i;an
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-12-12
SPECIAL LABOR
CONFERENCE WILL
CONSIDER THRIFT
Oregon State Federation Pet.
lions Union Leaders to
Adopt Savings Policy.

Portland. oYe.--Ths Oregon etats
Federation OF Labor has asked the coz.
ference OF the heads OF international
labor unions affiliated with the Anneri-
can Federation OF Labor, which opens
Its session In Washington. D. O., De-
eambsr 10. 10 include 10 sBy prograaa
that they may promulssts as q resus
Of the failure Of the industrial ecas
fsrenes O plank msmorisiisiss ths
Federal Government 10 continne aud
elaborate. II necessary. its Thrift and
War Savings Stamps movement ~ >
permanent national policy. The Ore
gon Federation also has asked all cthsr
State FederRtions Of Labor in the
United States to make = similar re-
quest OF the conference. President o.
r. Hartvig Of the Oregon FsdsrStios
signed the letter, which follows:
''Inasmueh a. the United Htstss Ger.
eminent Is engaged Ia advancing the
War Savings Stamps czmpaigu In
vigorous manner. and inasmueh - the
War Savings Stamps are the best rcs.
sibis forms OF investment for vofkiag
men sa6 women. particularly crg1x-
ICED workers, and also because tAs poe.
session Of War Savings stamps ~
workers while defending their riEhts
either while out on strike or ctherwiss.
gives them degree OF security that
ordinarily they do not posaess, there
fore, the State Federation Of Labor ef
Oregon makes the following suggss-
tion: That your Federation join with us
in urging upon the national coas
ference that has been called In Wash
ington. D. c., by the American Federn.
tion Of Labor, the advisabiIity OF In
cluding in any program that they may
promulgate, a War Savings 6tamps
plank or provision.
We feel that this win materially
strengthen the position Of Organized
labor and will also give rs the siAsws
OF war when most needed. Trusting
therefore, that you will nnd Il possibls
to Join us IN urging upon the nationAl
conference this provision. and thank.
ing you In advance for cnneurring In
this suggestion, We beg TO remain.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-12-12
Methodist Church
Enters Ypres
and Brussels
GREAT MEMORIAL CHURCH WILL
BE ERECTED IN rEVAsTATEo
BELGIAN CITY.
nrustela 20 De cpnter oi Large Enter
prise on the Part Of South
ernsrs.

a.aa ..lo, Tonn.--A grca, Methodist
Church. erected and maintained by the
Methodist Episcopal Church. South.
will bo erected amid tho ruins OF
! pres. In Belgium, This was stated
ty Or ". H. Iicauchamp, director
general OF tho Centenary Commission
who. with Bishop James Atkins. the
bishop IN charge Of European mission
zelda, jus, returned from Belgium,
The city ot Ypros. terribly devas'
tatcd. will not bc rebuilt in It's entirety.
The once magnificent Cloth Hall. the
finest In the world. the Cathedral. tho
town hall. the chusehca. and other
large ruins VIII be loft as q perpetual
u.emorial,
On those the city mayor has caused
sirns to be erected roadiug: This
is holy ground No atone >t this fab
rlc may ho tnkou away. II Is q heri'
tage for all civilized peoples" q"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-12-12
GRAYSON: MR.. WILSON'S PHYSICIAN

A man who can serve one prcsl-
dent as naval mid aud physician Is en-
titled 20 consideration. A man who
can serve three presidents so different
In temperament as Theodore Roose-
welt, William II. Taft aud Woodrow
Wilson eau Justly claim credit for
great professional skill and an even
higher mark Of distinction for dlplo,
macy OF the very first order.
Carey Travis Grnyson, rear ad-
mirnl. NJ. d.. Ph. g.. +. A. G, S., U. =.
~, doesn't claim credit for anything.
As n matter OF fact. he is an unusually
modest person when 1t Is cnnsidnrs1
that upon his sturdy shoulders hns
fallen the burden OF keeping three
presidents In physical trim aud restor-
ing them 10 normal health from the
wear and tear Of office cares.
You never would know that the
quiet, unohtrus!ye man with the strik-
Ing features Of an Indian. who comes
aud goes unostentatiously about the
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-12-12
DOG SAVES CHICAGoAN's LIFE
Monsrel Pup Attracts Attention 70
Room Where Master 10 Lying
Unconscious.

Minneapofis.--Jerry, a rrongrel pup
OF the streets, repaid klndnesses of his
bachelor master, William Hart sixty
years old. and saved Hart's life.
Hart, who lives In the rear on the
second floor at 2o1T Washington ave-
nue., opened two jets Of his gas stove,
but failed to light one. Nelghbors we're
called to the room by the whines,
growls and scratchings of Jerry, who
was locked outside.
Breaking in the door, they found
Hart unconscious. The police were
called and Hart was taken to the city
hosnital.
NeighborS say Hart found the 0os
insthe streets about four months ago
and befriended him. Hart Is ms
chuSst and cnme TO Minneapolis from
Chicago,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-12-12
FOR FOR ci cHRISIMAS K Si
IS j. s. APPEAL
Governor Calkins Urges Gov.
ernment Securities for Pres
ents Instead Of Luxuries

Governor John U. calkins OF tho
Ban Francisco Federal Reserve Bank
has written a letter to all banks and
trus, companies in the Twelfth Fed.
srai Reserve District nrsing them TO
promote, wherever possible, tho sale
Of War Savings Stamps and Treasury
eavinEs Certificates for Christmas
presents this year.
The Increased demand for these
Government securities, tho Treasury
Savings Certificates belnE similar to
war Savings Stamps In denominations
Of eco and 1900. 10 apparent from
the fact that the Federal Reserve
Bank supplied teo.20o worth OF
Treasury Savings Certificates TO oigh-
teen banks In the district on Novem
Der 20, which ls the largest amount
sold IN one day since the close OF tho
var. on the face OF the demand Of
these eighteen banks and the In
creased call for the securities from
all pos,oiiiecs throughout the Twelfth
Fsdsral Reserve District, Il would
seem that ,ne Governments holiday
slogan. Give . War Savings Stamp
or q Treasury sAyings Certificate for
chriAtmas." IL being followed out.
aad the Government 10 hoping that by
giving War Savings Stamps and
Treasury Savings Certificates for
Christmas gifts the district will close.
~ approximate its War Savings quota
for the year.
A portion OF Governor calkins' let
ter followss
The Christmas holidays are al.
Iaost upon US. Everything points 20
q tremendous outlay OF money IN the
purchase OF holiday Sits. the greater
portion Of which think / am safe 10
saying will be luxurios, Tho present
situation demands not that more
money be spent In the purchase OF
iuxuriss. but that We enrtall "a much
40 possible, with the eousequent hene'
Aolal contraction OF credit,
Therefore. appeal to you as a
fellow banker 10 DO everything within
your power to Stlmaia,e the purchase
and swing OF War Savings Stamps
and Treasury Savings Certificates as
Christmas presents in place OF the ua-
uai needless and expensive eitlU Il
sssma 70 ms that tho responsibility Of
lssAtaa msn's minds along the ways
Of thrift ana simple Twins rests to a
srea, extent upon tho bankers OF tho
eounuy and In asking YOU TO push
the sales OF Treasury securities during
the Christmas holidays. ] am askins
you only 10 take advantage Of an on
pottunity 70 mee. this responsibility"
In addition. Christ mas posters car
rying an appeal TO give War Savings
Stamps and Treasury savinga CoriIh-
eatsa for Christmas presents Will DO
distributed throughout the Twelfth
Federal Reserve Dls1rict. and all
hanks have been asked to include
similar appeal 10 their advertising
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1919-12-12
SHIPYARD STRIKERS
OWN S7,2OO,OOO
u. S. SECURITIES
Liberty Bonds and War Saw
inga Stamps Help Support
Idle Workers

One OF the roabons tho striking
shipyard workers In seven plants
around San Francisco bay have been
able 20 hold out for their demand OF
eight cents an hour increase Is that
collectively they own more than W.
ono,0 900 worth OF Liberty Bonds and
about $500, 900 In War Savings
Stamps. Tho Liberty Bond and War
Savings Stamps holdings OF our men
have certainly stood us in good
stead" said Frank Miller, secretary
Of the San Francisco Iron Trades
Council. when we win our demand
I am going to recommend that tho
men save that eight cent an hour In
crease and invest II weekly with the
Government In War Savings Stamps
They provide an ideal way for the
workingman 10 save
G. A. Farnsworth. associate direc'
tor OF the War Loan Organization for
tho Twelfth Federal Reserve District
said: Secretary Mlllers figures on
the Liberty Bond holdings and their
Investment 10 War Savings are CON
servatiye and there Is no doubt that
they have aided greatly In enabling
the men TO support themselves while
on strike. The men can borrow the
face value of their Liberty Bonds
without sacrificing the bonds and
they can cash in their War Savings
Stamps"
Tho Governments War Sayinga
Stamp Ia the working mans weapon
against a hand-to-mouth existence. II
helps him get ahead.