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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
Inquiries and Claims for War Risk
Bureau viii be Put Through
Central Clearing House,
Il 10 Decided.
TO EXPEDITE MATTERS
It Is Believed That This Plan VIII
Mean Cutting Down of Delays
and Petty Annoyances Now
Existing.

Home service sections of the Red
Cross are going to have additional
work put onto them in connection
with the war risk insurance. These
sections are to be made the clearing
houses through which all complaints
and inquiries regarding insurance
| will pass. They are taking over the
work which was done by other well
| fare organizations than their own,
thus avoiding duplication OF energies
The work was awarded to the nome
service sections at the national wei
fare conference at the direction OF
Director Cholmeley Jones, of the
war risk bureau.
At this conference, held Monday
August IS, Mr.. Jones indicated that
duplicating contracts from many Or
CARNATIONS had been contributing to
ongestion and considerable dupli-
cation of effort. Experience having
demonstrated that the Red Cross
home service sections are SO wide
spread and so thoroughly trained IN
the regulations and methods OF the
bureau. he thought it best the Red
Cross should become the clearing
agency through which all complaints
and inquiries regarding the difficult
ties Of the service men should pass.
Most of the representatives agreed
heartily to this plan, and in the fu-
ture all community problems OF serv-
ice men will be cleared through local
home service sections. The feo
Cross will make available to the va
rious agencies blanks and forms
which have been prepared IN CO.
operation with the war risk bureau.
All such forms will be forwarded
through the home service sections
and checked against their records,
thus preventing duplication at their
source. Replies will be returned by
the Red Cross through the organiza-
ton which handled the matter pri-
marily.
Among the welfare bodies repre-
scented at the conference were the
| Y. M. C. A., Veterans of the World
War, American Library association,
| American Red Cross, Boy Scouts OF
America; Jewish Welfare Board, Sal
walton Army. Knights Of Columbus,
| National Catholic War Council, Ma
| tional tuberculosis society American
Legion, American Jewish Relief, and
the War Camp Community Service.
Officials are hopeful that the CEN
tralization Of the work through the
home service sections will speed up
replies and will bring about a lessen
| ing Of the annoyances which delays
| in the past have caused both the
men and their families.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
Information from Legion Magazine
Tells Local Organization That
Strenuous Efforts viii be
Made to Gust Siackers.
CONGRESS NOT ACTIVE
Senators and Representatives are Not
Especially Interested In Provid-
ing Law to Expel Allen
Slackers.

Another message has come to Keo.
kuk soldiers who are members OF the
American Legion, through the War
Camp Community Service office. This
time the word comes from the Amer
lean Legion Weekly, ana It says that
the men in the new legion will con-
centrate all their efforts to have the
alien Stacker expelled from America.
If it becomes necessary to provide
some new personnel in congress to
effect the expulsion OF the alien
slackers, the American Legion will
take .'the first step in the new order
of things" Such is the intention
announced in the current number OF
the American Legion Weekly, the
official spokesman Of the national
veterans organization.
Congress does not appear to be
especially enthusiastic or active at
this moment in the matter Of pro-
viding a law to expel the aien
Stacker from America" says the
Legion in an editorial announcement.
IF we are correctly informed the
allen Stacker is organizing for his
own protection and is going to use
every effort to hold on to the rich
privileges of country in which he
is only drawback.
"But we will venture to predict
that organization and propaganda
will not save the alien Stacker. The
American Legion is determined that
the alien Stacker shall go. 1t be-
lieves his expulsion is in the best in
terests Of America and is not going
to forget or weaken for moment in
| it's fight on this menace. Early action
/ through congress is earnestly to be
hoped for. But if the struggle
Ilengthens into necessity for provid-
! ing some new personnel In congress
even that obstacle will not deter the
united men who were in service in
effecting this first step in the new
,order-of- things"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
HELD REUNION
IN KEOkUk
|carthaoe people and Their Relatives
Have Annual Gathering
and Enjoy Fellow
ship

reunion of Carthage people was
I held in Keokuk this week. The Car
image Republican commenting on the
event says:
Last Sunday morning at 1880, the
fifty-two persons named below, met
AT Rand park Keokuk, following
their custom at this season every
wear. The group is linked together
by relationship and friendship to DR..
and Mrs. J. P. Matthias OF Mediapolis,
Iowa. The doctor and his wife are
very busy folks, but have this means
of being assured Of a visit each year
with people some of whom they
might otherwise not see for years on
end.
The heavy lunch baskets brought
in each car held bountiful and appe-
tizing provision for dinner and sup
per. The afternoon was happily
spent in conversation, "reminiscences
and right good fellowship, and when
about Z D. M, all started home,
there was regret at the parting and
eager anticipation Of the next meet
ing.
The time and place of next years
conclave will be made known to the
ones interested, in due time.
Those in attendance were: DR.. and
Mrs. ]. P. Matthias and Miss Har.
riet Michaels; J. S. Matthias; Mr..
and Mrs. w. e. Matthias; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Adams and daughters,
Maxine and Margaret; Mr.. and Mrs.
L. e. Frazee; Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Jones: Mr.. and Mrs. O. f. Perry; Mr..
and Mrs. C. B. Jones and daughter
Hazel; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Jones
and daughter, Stella May; Mr.. and
Mrs. p. l.. Daily; Mr.. ana Mrs. Chel-
lis Coffman and son, Howard; Mr..
and Mrs. A. c. Vandevenrer; Mrs.
Amanda Langford Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. e. Burner; Mr.. ana Mrs. Allen
Kline: Mr.. and Mrs, r. e. Burner
and daughters, Marguerite and
Pauline; Miss Bernice Dawkins;
Messrs. Kenneth Berry and Roscoe
Fades; Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. O'Harra
and grandchildren, Bobbie and Kath-
lleen Walker; Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Frazee; Mrs. Ray Conman and son,
ILeonard Miss Olive Burner; Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. l.. Burner.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
Session With Wayland and Canton
Men Will be Held in Superior
Court Rooms at 8
O'clock.
; PROPERTY OWNER THERE
Local People Who Own Land in
Clark County VIII be on Hand
to Express Their Opinions
on Project.

The good roads meeting which will
be attended by people from Keokuk,
Canton and Wayland will be held this
evening in the superior court rooms
in the Odd Fellows building at Sew.
enth and Main streets at s o'clock
sharp. There will be representatives
from the Keokuk Industrial associa-
ton, the Commercial club, the Auto
mobile club and the Unity club to-
gether with the people from Canton
and Wayland, who want a permanent
road through Clark county by way OF
Wayland.
Many Keokuk people hold property
along the proposed stretch Of road,
and these folks will be there, and will
have something to offer in the way Of
their opinion on the matter. The Way
land people want the road through
their community, and the local people
are favorable to putting it there. Can
ton already has arranged for its share
of the road to the Clark county line.
and the discussion will be on the buIid-
ing of the road from the Lee to the
Lewis lines.
Local merchants have said in the
past that they would be glad to help
any movement which would secure a
permanent road there. They will have
an opportunity to do so, now. The
Keokuk people who hold property IN
this district are favorable to perma-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05

A needle passes through 80 opera.
lions in it's manufacture.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
GETTING MASK
READY TO USE
New Cylinders Will Be Put Into Fire
Department Safety Appliance
as Soon as Pos
sibIe.

Two new cylinders Will be placed
in the gas mask which is carried on
the Sixth street station truck, to
make the appliance serviceable, and
to avoid a repetition of the occur
renee of Wednesday when the fire.
men had to borrow a mask from the
Keokuk Electric company. An am
monia pipe at the Keokuk Pure Ice
company's plant burst and the as
sistance of the firemen was required
in getting the pipe closed up. The
firemen's mask was found to be leak
ing, but the truck made hurried
trip to the gas plant and borrowed
the one there.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
ReIaian Note to Holland.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 5.-The Belgian
government, according to LIE Soir, has
sent a note to Holland threatening to
place an embargo on Dutch shipping
unless Holland returns German ship
which left Belgium after the arms.
tice was signed. The vessel was dis
covered later in the Rhine and re-
turned to the German owners by the
Dutch
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
The WAR is OVER

But the roldiers md sailors viii never stop talk
ing about the comfort they got from the Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to BIO shaken
into the shoes, which their sweethearts, mothers
or sisters sent them. Until 1t is tried no ono
knows what q quick and wonderful relief Aliens
Foot-Ease Is TO painful, aching, swollen, tender
feet, Corns, Bunlons and Callouses. 1t makes
walking delight Sold everywhere.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05

days, following arrest OF FIVE mel
here by International revenue officers
The men are charged with seeking Il
bribe an American Express company
clerk to deliver them a box OF mar
cotics valued at 100000, importer
from Europe and held in bond fol
shipment TO Canada.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05

and / am better now than / have been
for years. lam meyer without Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in the
house and have recommended it to sew
eral of my friends. You are perfectly
welcome to publish my letter for the
good it may do other women. - Mrs.
ETTIE WARREN, Emmitsburg, Md.
Backache and nervousness are symp-
toms or natures warnings, which in
dictate a functional disturbance or an
unhealthy condition which often devel-
ops into more serious aflment.
Women in this condition should not
continue to drag along without help, but
profit by Mrs. Warren's experience, and
try this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
oound-and for special advice write tx
ydia e. Pinkham Med. Co, Lynn. Mass.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
Ring Of opium smusslers.

UHIItu PTeSS LeHStU WIG StTVICt.J
NEW YORK, Sept 5.-Detectives
are pushing an investigation of an al.
legged nationwide ring Of opium and
cocaine smugglers with the hope of
making roundup in the next few
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
Rnnua Of $3.50.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5. The
house PISSED bill giving all postal
employees bonus of $3.50 to help
meet the high cost Of living.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05

nent good road, 1t Is believed. The
meeting tonight will be to set the
machinery in motion to secure GOOD
road through the adjoining county in
Missouri
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05

The world is improving. You don't
see any red plush family albums ana
microscopes with views of Niagara
Falls on parlor stands nowadays.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05

Medical authorities state that y
takes Is days for the average human
body to recover fully from the loss
of two consecutive nights sleep.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-09-05
WOMAN Suffered
Il YEARS
Finally Made Well by Taking
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.
Enlmitsburg. Md suffered fo
twelve or fifteen years, and was treate

by a physician, but
got little relief. /
saw an advertise
ment of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound in my
n e W spaper, 8 o
thought I would try
it, and it did me more
good than all the doc
tors medicine. I
am a farmers wife
and do my house
1x,o,,lr oil <Io %;,oo
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
ST. MARGARETS NEWS
Father j. N. samueIs- Belboder, Vicar

The Christmas and New Year are
both passed, but both have left their
respective influence upon the hearts
Of the church. The services were all
Of peculiarly radiant nature, taking
much Of the character Of vision seen
and understood, and giving SO much
delight and promise that ii radiates
Joy III the hearts Of all those who have
seen the vision, and JOY in the Hearts
Of those with whom the power and I'M
iluence Of the vision is shared
At the wateh-night service, the
vicar "put aside" he said, 1the COM
mon custom and precedent Of speak.
ing to his people a'sout New Year
Vows, Retrospect and Prospect,
Debit and Credit the hackneyel
mouthings Of preachers, He soot q
instead on the subject Of "Reconstruc-
tion,' the uppermost thought in the
minds Of men and women worth
while, and brought the idea directly
home to the everyday activity Of each
individual. Belgium, northern France,
Serbia, Russia, and every other place
that suffered destruction from the
war, must be rebuilt, be reconstructed.
The economic condition Of the world
commerce, trade, labor, capital must
be reconstructed IN their broken parts
to meet the demands Of i new and I'M
sistent age, bent on Gods justice.
Governments, laws national and ifl-
ternational relationships, must ba re-
constructed and adjusted to meet the
expectations and satisfy the desires
of An awakened and enlightened word
conscience. But the greatest recon
gtrasti0n necessary il the reroastruc-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
LEGAL NOTICE

TO Edward SCHNEIDER, whose place
Of residence is unknown, you will take
notice that Dora e. SCHNEIDER, the
plaintiff, did on or about the 18th day
Of December, 1913, file her petition
against you IN the Common Pleas
Court, Montgomery County, Ohio, be-
ing Cause No. 444l4, praying for q
decree of divorce from you upon the
grounds Of gross neglect Of duty and
extreme cruelty.
You are required to answer her pc
tition not later than six weeks after
the date Of the first publication of
this notice, to wit: December n, 1918,
or such divorce may be granted
BORA Il. SCHNEIDER, Plaintiff, pei
Moses II. Jones, Her Attorney.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
WHIPS MAN WITH THE FLU
storekeeper Uses Fists When Afflicted
One Refuses to Move On.

Kansas City, Mo-Ruben Nyerson
owns ii small fruit store here and John
Benjamin, q clothing vender, Is two
doors away. Myerson alleged, in
court, that Benjamin stood in front
of the Myerson store and refused to
move, although he told Myerson he
(BenjaminD had the sflu."
i argued with words, judge said
Myerson, 4but it did no good. Then
used my fist. He's got the influenza
right now, Judge"
'How about that Beniamin?' auef-
ried the judge. yes, your honor re-
piled the plaintiff. "T'm not entirely
recovered"
Defendant discharged. remove the
splaintiffln said the judge,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
EUCLID AVE. A. Nj. f.
CHURCH NOTES

The Christian Endeavor play en-
titled king Solomon, Oh Tuesday
night, was a great success Although
it rained all day and evening, the at
tendance was good. At eleven o'clock,
the watch meeting began, and it was
interesting. A short sermon by Miss
Rhoda Z. James, our young student
Of Payne Theological Seminary, was
a treat 1T thss hour. On Wednesday
evening, January i l9l9. We eele,
brated the three hundred years Of the
Negroes in this country, and it was
very interesting and well attended.
A niaTnher of good papers and talka
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

The pastor and his family beg to
publicly express their thanks to the
church and friends for the Christmas
tokens Of various kinds which came to
them
Every member of the church II
urged to be present at the services
Sunday.
We hope that the child VIII pc
out in full TO the Sunday school, .as
the ban is now lifted.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
EAK ER STREET NOTES

Although war and pestilence have
Epcrvaded the land, yet we are spared
to see the ushering In Of a new year.
How thankful we ought to be- It is
with profound reverence and hearts
filed with thanksgiving that we greet
each other and offer to Him the best
we have, that Of labor and self-denial,
that His kingdom and His will be
done on earth, and that peace and
prosperity may accompany our efforts
toward extending the borders Of His
church. With aching hearts some
have followed their dear ones to their
last resting place, while Others have
experienced sorrows along other lines.
Yet all have been blessed far greater
than we deserve Then why should
we not enter into the great task be-
fore us with Il willing mind and ready
hands Io secure the one long coveted
desire, that Of q new church? The
way is open and the Master has said,
"Whatsoever yuu ask in my name.
Let us accept the challenge and by
our untiring efforts secure this year
new home in which to worship. May
God bless our every effort and crown
our labors with success. The Pastor.
The ban is lifted for the children,
sand we hope the parents will allow
them to come to the Sunday school
Sunday morning. How we missed
them The school will open promptly
at nine-thirty. At ten-forty-iive the
pastor wiz deliver his New Year mes
sage. At the evening service the
Hon. G. NJ White, supreme command
|er Of the American Woodmen, will
deliver his annual address to this or
ganization and have a glowing mes
sage for the public The program will
appear elsewhere.
The pastor and his family wish to
thank the members and friends for
their kind donation that made it pos
sible for them to spend the holidays
with their daughter and family, who
reside ut Negley, Ohio. Words cam
not express our gratitude. We can
only say, God bless you and bring Joy
and happiness to your homes this
happy New Year.
Trustee Meeting
The Trustee Board will meet Mon
day night at the parsonage at seven
thirty promptly. The new members,
Bros, Hogue, Guinea, and Cralle, will
please be present.
Registration Day
Sunday is registration day. Each
member will be required to register
and pledge the amount he will con-
tribute to the church during the year
of 1919.
Membership Campaign
The pastor and officers are plan
ming for membership campaign. The
slogan is FIVE hundred members before
conference. Make yourself a COM
mittee of one to boost our member
ship.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
ANDREW ALEXANDER

The many friends of Mr. Andrew
Alexander will be shocked to hear Of
his death after nine days illness Of
pneumonia He was born IN Horse
cave. KY, January IA. 1888. At the
time Of his death, he was thirty years
cd. He came to Dayton in 1914. He
became member Of Bethel Baptist
church and was IN active member for
three years. He removed to Aenia,
Ohio, in 1917 He leaves wife, an
adopted son, mother, three brothers,
Steven, Joseph, and Samuel Alexan-
der, and friends to mourn their loss.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
IDEAL CLOVER LEAE CLUB

The annual dinner Of the Ideal
Glover Leaf Club was given at the
residence Of Mrs Floyd Howard, I'll
S. Perry ST., December 26, 1918. The
home was very beautifully decorated
in Christmas colors. Covers were laid
for thirty. The presence of Rev. 4
j.. Smith and Rev j b. Anderson,
DID, and their wives, added much TO
pleasure Of the members. Next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Vernetta Smith,
Norwood Avenue
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
GIRL DRIVES GANG PLoW
.Ten-Year-oId Renders Efficient Service
fxas.. When Father is Short
OF Help.

Parsons, Ran.--Labette county Of
fers the champion ten-year-old girl in
order to determine who has done the
most to take O mans place on the
farm. Miss Opal Rraley, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Braley, has
been driving four mules to gang plow
during the plowing season, owing to
the difficulty of her father to get help.
Opal has done the work as well as
any man, the neIghbors say.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
Gives Away aFiaunteds House.

Bluefield. WI. Va. Declaring the
house was haunted and that he had
seen headiess apparitions marching
around the place, Babe Taylor, q car
penter, has given away his farm Of
l3 acres with house and barns to a
nelgsibor. Taylor threw In fine COW
as an inducement. There is a bad
railroad crossing on the property and
snany fatal accidents have occurred
9saeEg.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03

zion Of each individual heart, mind,
and spirit after the plan Of the Mas
fer Builder Of character, Jesus Christ.
The hi sek Of the old year determines
the ou saok of the new year. Destruc-
Iion ;s the in1cols reconstruction is the
outlocl. All things to be reconstruct
I'D on firm, true, just, everlasting
Foundation the foundation of Jesus
Christ. A better foundation can no
sfalaf isgfe then must begin In our
sosgn hearts this process, Build stately
II sions for the soul then help to
the building Of other houses that min
ister to the body. Let that be the
burning desire for the new year, and
work and pray 10 see it fulfilled. ]
wish you one and all a happy and
prosperous new year Ring out the
old. ring in the new; ring out the
false, ring in the true.
The bishop coadjutor, the Rt. Rey.
Theodore Irving Reese, will visit st.
Margaret's and administer the rite Of
confirmation on the sd Of February
next, 1T four o'clock pm. The con-
Hiirmation class is now being gathered.
Please see the vicar at once.
Regular services next Sunday.
Morning prayer and sermon at eleven
o'clock, after the Sunday school at
ten O'Clock Evensong and sermon Ut
four o'c.ock. Our organist has re-
turned and will be at her post. Stran-
gers made cordially welcome.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
CARD or THANKS

We wish to thank the many friends
and relatives for their Kindness shown
US during the illness and death Of our
beloved son and brother, Andrew
Alexander. Especially do we thank
Rev. ]. 3. Anderson for consoling
words to the family and bereaved
mother. Mrs. Jane Depp.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03

Mrs. Arrella Booker was hostess to
a group Of Young people Monday, De-
cember 30, at q matinee party given
at Keith's Theater. Those enjoying
refreshments We're: Misses Lille Har-
ding, Viola Davis, Lucille Marks, An
ME Pervine. Hurts Davis from State
University, Louisville, KY George
Harding, and Joe Schuabe.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
Teacher Shortage Serious.

Charlestown, w. va.The teacher
shortage fl serions In West Virginia,
especially IN the rural districts. It
was said that approximately 1000
schools failed TO open because there
are no teachers TO put In charge OF
them. Tie children left without edu~
eaaionaI opportunity this year ars ea.
slasaaeu sD naEnber 1a 0g9gs.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-01-03
NOTICE.
and
| lair reparations

While struggling to make business successful for the sake
of and to nsl within the minds of our race OF
tomorrow deeper ambition for business ask for the
aid and support of people trade and advice are
striving the future to be able to supply you I'M ALI
wants along line of business We thank you one
and all for trade during the past and hoping you
will continue IN the future have in the past
Wishing you all Happy New Year and successful one.
MAMMOTH GROCERY co.
500 > Western Ave. Jesse Nmmons, Store Mgr