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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
CLAUDE SMITH
IN ARMY AGAIN
He Has Enlisted for Service In Pana
ma for Coast ArtiIlery-Says He's
Going to Get Everything
That's Coming to Him.

Claude L. Smith. veteran Of the
world war was re-enlisted at the army
recruiting station yesterday, for serv-
ice in Panama in the coast artillery
for which place he left Keokuk last
night. The recruiting officer says
that Panama is fast filling up and that
the cavalry and motor transports
corps have received their full quota
of men.
1t is Claude Smiths opinion that
since Uncle Sam has the war OIL bis
hands, he has made the army into a
great school, and Smith says he in
tends to get everything that's coming
to him. The official records show
that there were $1,000 Smiths in the
army.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
'YULE TIDE JOY
EASILY BOUGHT
Community Christmas Committee Has
Some Bargains In This II You
Want to Invest Your
Money.
HAPPINESS TO MANY
Food Baskets, Clothing and Other
Necessities VIII be Given With
Help Of Keokuk Good
~ fellows.

| A little girl, fatherless and whose
mother is supporting the family as
| best she can on work that she can
procure. was rubbing elbows with a
little girl bundled up in furs and
pretty clothes In front Of window
where there was the most enchanting
line Of toys displayed. Dolls dressed
| in fluffy little dresses and with the
cutest little hats perched on their pert
little flaxen heads smiled at the folks
outside. Big hulking teddy bears sat
| on their launches, while electric
trains darted in and around the group.
The little girl all bundled in furs
was happy. She was enumerating to
her fond parents all of the things she
wanted. The other little girl was
wondering what it would feel like to
wake up Christmas morning and have
just one or two of those things. But
she knew or thought at least that she
never would have that pleasure. 1t
was hard enough to get along these
days buying things to eat. And some
times she was awfully hungry. And in
her childish heart she was bitter.
But she needn't to have been, be-
cause her name is on the list at the
Community Christmas headquarters.
She will get basket Christmas day,
she and her mother. There will be a
doll in it to delight any little girl, and
there will be something to eat, and
perhaps the little girl will be fitted
with some warm underwear, too. But
there are lots of just such little girls
whose names are on the list, and it is
going to take money to bring Christ
mas happiness to them this year.
The committee in charge is making
lust one appeal "Goodfellows, come
across" Considerable money has al
ready been given but still more is
needed Checks may be sent to Miss
Elsie Buck, treasurer. The following
contributions are announced today:
Mr. and Mrs. E. Carroll Taber, s 5000
Mrs. J. w. Collier ........ 500
Mrs. M. A. Martin .......... ESQ
Mrs. Kate Sanders .......... ESQ
Mrs. Alfred Buck ............ 500
Winger Bros. ...... 1000
lDuncan-Scheu ........ 500
A number of women in the city are
meeting evenings and making rag
dolls for the baskets.
| Smith Hamill has contributed q
bucket of candy for the baskets.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
SEND EN- BACK
AT EARLY DATE
Committee Asks Those Who Received
Red Cross Seals and Didn't
Buy Them to Return Stamps
Soon as Possible.

Fl. Keokuk people who received sup
plies of Red Cross seals and who are
keeping only part of them, or who
are expecting to return the entire lot
are urged by the committee members
to send them back as soon as posi-
BILE. The committee wants to check
,tp on the seals and while they hope
everyone who received them will buy
them, still if people do not feel they
can the committee wants the stamps
back as soon as possible.
Friday will be Red Cross seal day
and people can use their stamps to
advantage then on every package and
letter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

IN MINORITY
italian Press Of Opinion That tho
Chamber is Liable to Commit
Suicide at Almost Any
Time.
IBy Camille Cianfarra, United Press
Staff Correspondent

Staff Correspondent
ROME, Dec. 14.-The newspapers
generally express the opinion that
recent events In the chamber OF depu
ties indicate the government Is with
out a majority and is completely al
the mercy of a day-to.day policy OF
the legislators.
"The chamber has not yet found
its bearings and is liable to commit
suicide at any time, throwing the al
ready difficult situation into absolute
chaos" said the Giornale Italia.
I, Although the chamber has shown
disposition to handle the larger
problems effectively, the votes on
minor propositions have clearly IN
dicated the bitterness OF factional
jealousies which may at any time
spread to the big internal and inter
national questions. according to par
liamentary correspondents.
Premier Nittis speech last night
urging greater national economy Waf
approved by the chamber, however
Nitti, caused considerable surprise
by recommending prohibition fol
Italy. He declared that consumption
of all foodstuffs must be curtailed
and that good start could be made
by elimination of drinking.
"The American people do moi
drink" the premier said. Let us
initiate them
Nitti announced that food woulc
be rationed again this winter. He
demanded that importations be GU
down because of the high rate OF e1
change.
1--WE are in an extremely difficult
situation" he said. 1--WE must live
on credit and economize one-third
The country lives on imports.
these should cease entirely, the situa
/ ton would be tragic. The ministr!
j will tell you the whole truth Tuesday
(! 1--WE purchase 2,5oO,o0o tons O
wheat abroad. If anyone says W.
have no need to buy wheat In IN
| United States, he is demented. TIT
state is losing eight to nine milliol
lire day in furnishing cheap bread
We cannot live without credit. ant
only the United States can feed sixt:
{ millions of Europeans.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

the girls having the most beautifully
decorated creations, and also to the
scout whose box is the most original
in decorations. The boxes will then
be opened and pot luck supper
served. Following the picnic lunch,
a program win be given with some
surprise numbers on it. which have
been prepared by some OF the scouts.
This party will be the Christmas
celebration for the scouts.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

Icelled his contract With them. He
has now secured much better mus1-
cal comedy to appear here Wednes-
day and as this coming attraction re-
ouires a much higher guarantee 1T
will be necessary to inGSease the price
to 25, IS and so CENTS This show
viii be well wos.h TN additional
price and will positively appear here
Wednesday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
MISS ESTES is
d YOUNG BRIDE
Marriage Ceremony For Miss Mary
Elizabeth Estes and William A.
Shafer Performed by JUS
tice James Burrows.

The marriage Of Miss Mary Eliza
beth Estes to William A. Shafer oc-
Cured Saturday afternoon at )
o'clock in the office Of the justice OF
the peace, with James S. Burrows
officiating.
The parents OF the bride and few
Intimate friends were present at the
ceremony. The bride is not yet sew
enteen years old, but she received the
full consent Of her parents to be
married.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

Ben Lindsey. Of Denver. Colo. and
ten other persons were injured when
q fast Northwestern passenger train
was derailed fifteen miles north Of
here today. Mrs. Lindsey, who was
the most seriously hurt, suffered n
wrenched shoulder and other in
juries. Judge Lindsey was not hurt.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
SCOUTS WILL
HAVE PARTY
Girls of Y. w. C. A. Arc Planning
Christmas Celebration For To-
morrow Evenin9-Wlll Be
Box Supper.

The four patrols of the Girl Scouts
will have a box supper and program
at the Y. w. C. A. in the recreation
room at $50 o'clock Tuesday even
ing, and the scouts are all requested
to be present.
The boxes with the lunches IN
them will be auctioned off at that
hour and prizes will be awarded TO
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
Nation Dismissed.
limited Press Leased Wire Sc,

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 15.-
U, S. District Judge Clarence w. SEES
sions today dismissed the motion of
attorneys for the defense in the con-
spiracy case against Senator Truman
n. Newberry and 1874 others, for list
of witnesses who appeared before the
grand jury. The judge stated great
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
E,Il in Stocks.

limited Press Leased Wire Servlce.l
NEW YORK, Dec. 15.--h'ollowlng
announcement that the supreme court
md ruled wartime prohibition con-
stitutionaI. United States Food Pro-
ducts broke GU points to 70,
IT Food Products, 1t Is under
stood, has large. quantities Oh ooiiueu
.whiskey on hand
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
BACK to No nnaI Today.

Printed Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON. Dec. l6.-B1tu-
m,nous coal production should De
noar,v hack at normal today. Presi-
dent, Lewis. of the uniteo MINI
Workers, said after WISH 10 oec-
rotary Tumulty at the white houes'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
THEATRES
.orpheur,.

Orpheur1.
!, owing to mistake in the dates at
me booking agency the "Step Along
slrls" failed to appear at the Orpheum
yesterday so the management has can
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
Germans Take Part.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ROME, Dec. ia consistory was
held here today with Germans and
Austrians participating for the first
time since 1914.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

be further arrests, although declar-
ing nothing had occurred to shake his
belief that he had 1.-THE right parties"
under arrest. No date has been set
for the grand jury.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

When a man turns over new lear
he is never satisfied until ne se.s II
plotted up worse than the oia gus
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15
Lindsey,s Wife Injured.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 15.-Mrs,
Henrietta Lindsey, wife of Judge
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

majority of the indicted men them
selves were witnesses before the jury
and Therefore the defense was in as
good position as the government 10
know what charges were made.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-15

A number OF women IN the City are
meeting evenings and making rag
| dolls for the baskets
| Smith Hanill has contributed
| bucket of candy for the baskets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
SANTA FEE NOTES

Notes and personals from Santa Fs
By Mrs Charles Laird Phone Blue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
TO QUIT
New Electrical Inspector Hands
in His Resignation.
City Commissioner Unable To
Decide on New Plan.

The resignation Of A L Sutton. who
was appointed electrical inspector last
week, was placed before the commits
sfoners at a meeting held this morn
ing and was accepted Sutton had
been appointed effective September l.
A rather tense situation has arisen
among the commissioners over the pO-
sftion Of electrical Inspector following
the resignation Of Tommy" Martin
after his failure TO get satisfactory
increase in salary
Commissioner StanfIeId stated this
morning that the office Of electrical
inspector should be placed under the
fire chief in the mayors depa rtment
on account Of the main feature CT the
work being with a view 70 fire pro-
lection Shortly after Scznfield open
I'd this discussion IL was moved that
the meeting adjourn until Wednesday
afternoon at ; O'Clock
Work On Ordinance.
At that time It Is practically certain
an ordinance will be introduced for
first reading changing the office Of
electrical inspector TO the mayors de-
partment- An emergency might be
declared and the measure put thru
at once for the city Is without an in
spector at present
Commissioners WATSON had prom
did not name any specific amount OF
money. Martin probably handed IN
his resignation with the idea Of getting
definite results in a satisfactory way
or leaving the job The methods OF
each in approaching the question gave
rise 10 general Misunderstanding
out OF which the present controversy
arose over their inability 20 get to-
gether-
In the meantime other outside in
terescs who wished to see Martin re-
main on the Job took hand and en-
deayored TO influence the commission
ere to make the raise sufficient 10
keep him in the service.
After placing Martins resigztt ton be
fore TIE commissioners. WATSON put
thru the appointment OF A z Sutton.
When Sutton learned Of the contro-
versy over the position he did not care
TO accept IL on this account and on
the further reason Of learning that Il
would not mean so much 70 him fl
uareially as was his first impression.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
AMAZED
Are Friends of Mrs. Edith
Saunders.
Recovery On Tanlae Was Won
derfuL.

AT the time began taxing TanIac
l had been confined to my bed most
OF the time for months and had lost
MY pounds in weight" said Mrs.
Edith Saunders Of 42s West sixteenth
street. Kansas City. Missouri, recently
IN one OF the most remarkable state
ments yet published in connection
with the Master Medicine
For the past twelve months" she
continued. my stomach has been in
such bad condition that I could not
eat without suffering from indigestion.
could not sleep az night, neither
could I sit down during the daytime
and sew. 7 had such fearful head
aches that could not go out riding in
the car Ny appetite was all gone and
what little I did eat would sour and
cause ne 50 much pain and distress
that I was almost frantic The gas
on my stomach would cause nv heart
10 almost stop beating az times and I
would gee right numb. I would have
dizzy spells when everything seemed
black before ne and 7 could not stand
up. I spent hundreds OF dollars for
treatment and medicines. put got
worse in place OF better. In fact.
was in such 4 bad shape that I had
about given up hope. for il locked
Ike nothing could help me.
After reading several testimonials
from Kansas City people telling how
Tazlac had relieved them OF the same
kind OF troubles somehow felt that il
might help me, too. So got 4 bottle
and had not taken more than one
third OF Il until my appetite was bet
ter and was less nervous From that
time on I improved rapidly I an
now eating Just anything want IL
tAksa q good deal to satisfy my ap-
petite. tgo-and am never troubled
the least bit with gas. pain or short
ness OF breath 1 sleep as well as
ever did and am not the least bit
nervous any more I have reSaIned
every pound Of my lest weight and my
wonderful improvement has aston
ishsd tuEt let's OF people who knew
Of nv condition have recon-
ruended Tznlae u at least a dozen OF
nv friends and they all tell ne they
have been greatly benefited. tco- OF
all the people who have made state
nents about being benefited believe
7 have the most cause 70 be thankful.
and Z will always praise TaElac-
TanIzc Is sold IN Topeka by fully
McFsrI.ud Drux Co. SIS Kansas Ave.
and 10 Kansas Avs.-Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
Railroad Man
Gives Good Advice

Several years ago I was under
treatment Of 3 stomach specialist for
months. weeks OF which were
spent in q hospital Another stomach
specialist told me I had gall stones
and that an operation was necessary
I did not want to have this lost IS
lbs. in weight Talking with a brake
man one day he told me OF Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy and since taking
il I have gained Is lbs and an feel
ing fine I am advising others to try
L." Il Is a simple, harmless prepare
ton that removes the catarrhal mu-
mus from the intestinal tract and al
lays the inflammation which causes
Gus from the intestinal tract and al
festival ailments. including appended
It's One dose will convince CT money
refunded At all druggistS--Adv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02

A story Is told OF persons living east
% Kansas avenue who decided recently
70 n ke drive IN the country They mo-
when suddenly some one suggested that
they find q road 70 Msrfden- All agreed
to this and thew sned along sfde-roas
from side view read: ~GraatviITe y
miles: Meridsn- Is miles Imagine their
wasn't possible yeE the sign must Be right
Then the problem was: they we're 70
niles from Granville. how far we're they
out they decided they had better find the
shortest road home and trT q possible 70
reach here IN time 20 90 70 work the next
and they had front view Of the sign Il
read -GrautviIle. T-5-Nerfden- u niles"
way rejoicing
The teachers and Officers II the Third
Christian Bible school viii hold a confer
euce wednesday evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. D " Lane, f12 Leland street.
insread ot Tuesday evening as was an
Mrs OrTis Orwig FROM Okfahoua. Is
ytsittng her sister. Mrs L B. Harper,
The Ladies All society OF the Third
Christian church viii hold aH-daT meet
inE Wednesday n the church
visiring her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
White, East Fourth street
The Missionary society ~ the Z. 3.
sion1ry TEA II The home Of Mrs L z
Stone Brann-r street
Miss Hughie Deck ard her usth-r Ms
Hicox- left Monday for points in Arizona
On Il pleasure trip
Mrs z B. Weeds Isl Emmett street
haS gr1e to Lawrence % visit friends
From Lawrence she VIII 20 70 Pirtsburx.
Kan, whers she will be The guest Of rela-
gfves
Mrs Harry Smith. Sixth and Leland. has
returned freu 81 Joe wkere she has
been visiting relatives for few DIS
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Eldrsdze and chill
frsn- Theiala and Ralph ron Nashri1I=
Tenn are visiting Mr. and Mrs. 7 "
Cnmpbelf, IS Chandler street
Mrs B 2. Mitrheil. Klein street viii
leave today for Los Angeles Cal and
Marcus. wash. 70 spend few weeks with
friends
Noble Robert Kruxcr. the small son IT
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Erussr. died az The
homo Of his parents. On Liberty street.
NorGzy night The funeral viii - held
ron the home ~ o'clock Fed1esiaT
afternoon
The meeting e the Ksvpte club vhirh
vas - have been hcid With Miss Grace
Stafford ~ Highland avenue SEPTEMBER
4 has been postponed Until after fair
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
FREE AIR RIDE!
Some Boy VIII Get One Over
the Fair Next Week.
Competition for AirpIane Mod
els Has Been Arranged.
PRIZES TO THE MAKERS
Boy Who Exhibits Best Work
VIII Sail Thru Clouds.
Others VIII Be Given Cash
Awards by Airmen.

Boys. do you want 70 take 4 ride
in an airplans over Topeka and the
big Kansas Free Fair grounds next
Tuesday,
Some boy VIII have a chance 70 do
this according to an announcement
made today by J. 2. Wilson, superin-
tendent Of the chiIdren-s day program
AZ the fair Wilson has arranged a
big airpIaue competition IN which
avery boy who brings q model air
plane will be entitled TO compete.
The planes viii be put on exhibition
IN the chiIdren's department. and the
flyers OF Topeka will act as judges
The boy who has the best proportion
ed and nearest perfect model plane
viii be taken for a ride over the fair
grounds. The boy with the next best
model VIII be given a prize of ten
dollars ard the next best will draw 4
five dollar award
Many Have Planes.
Already more than twenty-five
youngsters in Topeka have their
planes ready to enter the contest and
some OF them are said 10 be perfect
models OF the big flying machines that
have been soaring over Topeka this
summer.
There are no restrictions as 10 type
and all boys who can make planes
are urged TO have them entered not
later than 10 o'clock next Tuesday
morning Boys who want further par
ticulars about the contests should rau
3Te9-S4 and ask for = z Wilson.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02

93sG
The Santa Fe NzsaaIc club vii meet
Wednesday evening at the Masonic build
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hayek are visiting
relatives in Lincoln and other points in
Nebraska They made the trip overland
Mr.. H O. Hudson and Mr.. Lloyd Hudson
have returned to their home In Harvey vile
kan They have been the guests for few
days Of Mr. Il D HddS0n's daughter, Mrs
h.S>-t Jennings and Mr. Jennings
Mrs. &. - Scatr and little daughter
Mary have rsturned from Silver Lake
where they spent the week end visiting
relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. August Btorkiard srs
visiting relatives In ScrauteH. Mr. Biork-
land is employed in the car department
A very popular feature Of Monday )
parade was the bulldog led By q Santa Fe
man with this motto on his blanket Just
show ne sab dog in this crowd"
Mr. and Mrs NJ SAVIOR spent Monday in
BALDWIN Kan Mr. Saylar IS foreman Of
the rimmin< gang in the machine shops
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Anderson are NOV
ing from Klein street 70 Seward avenue.
Mr.. Anderson is employed In the ear
snetf$-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
THE retail merchants
L sphere Of usefulness is
sharply defined by his ability
to make prompt delivery.

In the days before motor trucks
came into general use, his progress
was measured, not by his vision,
initiative or merchandising ability,
but by the speed and endurance of
horse flesh.
With the automobile and truck
came a constantly widening field Of
activity-quicker deliveries were pos
sible. A widened service meant
more and better satisfied customers
and the merchantwa able to expand
his business to the utmost.
The Standard Oil Company Qndi-
ana) has been an important factor in
making this expansion possible. By
anticipating the demands for gasoline
and lubricating oil, it was prepared to
supply these necessary products to
merchants, even in remote places.
Further, the very feature of wide
distribution and low price of gasoline
has enabled the small merchant to
utilize power-driven delivery.
Thus has the Standard Oil Com
pany (Indiana) been an important
factor in the expansion of business
by helping the little merchant to be-
come big, and the people in remote
corners to have the advantages Of
cities.
How well the Company has func-
toned may be judged by its size, for
no concern could have reached the
proportions of the Standard Oil
Company Qndiana) without render
ing an important and definite service
to the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
CHARLES DENIES IT

Former Emperor Protests Against Ru-
mors OF Intrigue in Switzerland
Berue. sept Former Emperor
Charles OF Austria Hungary has writ
ten to a Swiss friend privately pro-
testing against rumors regarding al
legged Hapsburs tntrigues in Switzer-
land He says in the letter that he
has always faithfully kept his prom
Use 20 abstain completely from poll
tics while IN Switzerland. adding.
My fate for the present is silence
and waiting"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02
SAYS HE'S TOPEKAN
Alleged California Bandit Claims This
City a. His Home

Los Angeles. Cal. sept AFTER =
series OF desperate down town gun
battles with officers OF TWO counties.
Stanley Milton Baker. who says his
home was Topeka. kan. and that ne
enlisted for overseas duty IN that city.
was aFTz<ted in santa Barbara early
Monday and charged with Being the
bandit who shot and killed Louis
Iaczno. I Los Angeles taxi driver.
near Calexico. Cal. Saturday night
Baker Is alleged TO have confessed TO
the shooting but declared he fired in
Seif-deleuse as I1cano was about 20
shoot him He was brought here to-
day for Preliminary hearirg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-09-02

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