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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01


the most about the proper per cent. OF
alcohol TO put in beer are the first to
admit that they don't drink any beer.
Fort Dodge Messenger: The finan-
cial authorities in the state, knowing
the purchasing power of the dollar at
that there is a possibility that within
few months time this reduction in
buying power might be changed to the
that some Of the buyers Of high priced
Marshalltown Times Republican:
Somebody Is still writing the Pub
fishers Reviews" for Jim Pierce's
Homestead Just at present who's
who" on publishers views down
there?
Cedar Rapids Republican: If we
had to say and to admit all the things
that Henry Ford did on the witness
stand during thoes eight days-well.
we would rather not have his income
of 100000, 900 a year. What's the use
of the money, so much of it?
Webster City Freeman-J ournal:
Henry Ford is like the rest of the
millionaires when on the witness
stand J. Ogden Armour, John d.
Rockefeller, Schwab and the others
always get behind Il don't remember"
when some attorney asks them an
embarrassing question Mr.. Ford DEM
onstrated in the trial Of the Chicago
Tribune libel case that he is quite as
proficient in forgetting as he was in
keeping his son out Of the war.
Charles City Press: OF course GER
tain amounts of meats have to be in
storage as surplus stocks from which
to sell to the consumers, but the fact
that the reserve now held Is SO greatly
in excess of the quantities on hand a
year ago proves that several times
the amount necessary in the regular
course of trade is prevented from
reaching the market.
! Des Moines Register: Looks as IL
Bill HohenZollern will live to celebrate
i the first anniversary of armistice day.
at any rate.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil. 1t Is
worth while considering if it will not
be possible In the future TO reduce the
number Of criminals in this country
and the volume of crime through an
| improvement in the environments in
] which we rear our children.
| Mt. Vernon Hawkeye: American
people are given credit for having
done some wonderful things in recent
| times When they once find where
they are at" in this price kiting
| business somebody will suffer and the
| punishment will meet the crime They
may even make bolshevism respecta.
BILE.
! Anamosa Eureka: Prices continue
to mount higher, and the reason as
signed Is that Europe wants the
goods. This. with the rising prices,
would indicate scarcity, yet 1t re-
mains true that one can buy all he
needs or wants Of anything, If he only
has the money.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01
Drinkers Know Better.

New York World: Courts may
rule that 2.75 beer is intoxicating
liquor, but men who have tried the
stuff and failed to get action know
better
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

Nearly 1000 charwomen employed
in the Dominion government offices
at Ottawa have formed union with
a view OF obtaining an increase In
wages.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01
THE BROADER VIEW.

Professor Giddings, of Columbia university,
declares that the proposition amending the con-
istitution to prohibit liquor is fatal to the entire
system of government in the United Staes The
alternatives it offers the country are Russian
regime under which the citizen has no rights
left or the shame of an article IN our organic
law which canot be enforced. A law is immoral
which leaves no moral liberty to the citizens,
and it is moral aggression to deprice man
Iof his free moral agency.
1t is refreshing to find, as we now and then
do, a thoughtful person who considers questions
from a viewpoint high above prejudice. The
toutlook of most men is lower and narrower, and
they Judge of law by the way it affects them
selves or lives under their immediate observa-
ition. 1t would be BETTER as they see it, if "A =
did not use liquor, and to reform him they
would deprive the rest of the alphabet OF the
right to use alcohol in any form. The situation
that exists today has grown out of the failure
Ito enforce the laws against the degree of in
temperance which is an offending against pub
lie sentiment. Having been unable to control
the few who break the law, it is now proposed
to pass law restrictive of everybody's rights.
Will that be easier to enforcef
We are now to undertake apparently an ex-
iperiment, the outcome of which is highly I'M
certain And we are not feeling our way along
"a new path but plunging headlong into it, burn
ing our bridges behind us. 1t is quite within
the possibilities that some of these will have to
be rebuilt The course ON which congress has
set out is calculated to bring the question to a
quick and decisive test. We shall thus see soon
Ter than we would with a reasonable enforcement
act if Americans will endure laws which leave
them no personal rights. For if they submit to
this invasion of their liberties, nothing is surer
than that this will be only the first of an endless
series of similar laws.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

The problem of what to do with the ex-crown
prince could be solved in two winks of q cat S
eye by almost any vaudeville manager.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

There is wide difference between maintain
ing ga fair level of prices and maintaining
level of fair prices.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

The true glory nation Is an intelligent honest IN
iustrous people. civilization Of people depenos
,n their individual character and constitution Wnien IS
no. an outarowth character is not worth the parcn
n1ent on which 1t You look in vain In the past
fer sjnoIe instance the people have preserved
sncir liberties their individual character was LOST
z. P. WhippIe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

The worst of it all is that those slackers who
preferred to leave this country rather than
fight now want to come home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

The Mexican government has put head tax
of eight dollars gold on persons leaving Mexico
for the United States. The privilege, however,
il cheap at that price.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

It is not crime to be an ignorant idealist y
But it is an unforgivable offense against Ameri-
canism not only to preach against just war
when the nations life is at stake in that war,
but to prevent ones available son from shout
!dering a musket in defense of his country's hon
or-probably her very existence.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

"What has become of the old-time pcnic7''
asks the human Interrogation point. Under the
present conditions of the high cost of living it
is a good deal cheaper to take the family to a
restaurant.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

President Wilson will have SO many things to
tut-tut about in Washington this summer that
strangers In the capital may be excused if they
60 away with the impression that Washington
is the motor boat center of the country.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

Marshalltown Times Republican:
Somebody Is still writing the Pub
fishers Reviews" for Jim Pierce's
Homestead Just at present who's
who" on publishers views down
there?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Perry Chief: The men who know
the most about the proper per cent. OF
alcohol to put in beer are the first to
admit that they don't drink any beer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-01

Cedar Rapids Republican: II we
had to say and to admit all the things
that Henry Ford did on the witness
stand during thoes eight days-well.
we would rather not have his income
of s60,O0O,000 a year. What's the use
of the money, so much of it?
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08

cared for by the relief committed said Mrs. Mute. These children had been taken from the highways and byways," and great multitudes of them were being educated, and taught better modes of living.
 The speaker told of how the fam flies which had been separated dur ing the war were gradually being re- united. Speaking of Mohammedans she said that the missionaries were rcmem berine them and their, needs through upbuilding and upIift. They were not all of the Cut-throat varicty as was the common impression of them, but were, many of them cap. i able of great good. The Moslem's were gradually coming to the schools of the missionaries, and the Turks also were showing a desire for great i CT education, and showing an appre- ciativc value of thcsc opportunities Mrs. Mute is engaged in mission ary work in the section of Tarsus, CiliCia
 The Rev. Mr. HOdons, of Fou Chow, China who spoke on the 'Modern Movements of China," said that there, the modern idea of serv- ice was cnlarging, until it was having national reputation. He spoke es- pecially of tho evangclistic work which was being carried on with success. In speaking of the charac- ter of the Chinese woman, he said that she was so constituted that she was meant to serve; and hat she was looking with interest toward her sister women of the West and show ing a desire to copy their methods
 It was his belief that the Chinese women must be taught a better way of adjusting themselves to new con- ditiOns. Education, he said, was tho prime necessity, and the church was thC great factor in all this: churches, kindcrgartCns, and institutions of all sorts must be esta blishcd. Tn fact. new institutions were springing up every week in China. he explained. He spoke of a mission to China, which he said was now on it's way. into un- known. and uneXplored parts.
 TTc explained the Wholc vast r1is~ Sionary movement had been started by one woman, who sad inspired missionary work in fields where Christianity was little known. The church. therc. said the Rev. Mr. Ho~ dons was working for individuals, who were beginning to realize the power of Jesus Christ, and Chris tianity was developing in power. He said that the great moving force of the nation must lie behind it's wom- cn, and that when once they were developed and enlightened "a new nation would rise up on the Eastern shores of Asia"
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08
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 An anthology of the new poetry. OUR FIRST HALF MILLION, by Captain x.
 story Of the training of the ma uon'l army as seen by a reserve otIi- ccr at Camp Dix. X part of the story IS gwen to the negro recruits. At te"'l'S to do for America what Ian ray hrSt hundred thousand did for England. "A. l.. A. Boo6lst. OcR POETS OF TO-DAY, by II. W. Cook.
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New Britain herald., 1919-05-08

French interpreters. The transla ton into the German was decidedly ia int, faulty and halting. The premier then addressed the Germans again o found tho conditions of the ncgotiatons telling, them that no oral discussion would be- permitted and they must submit their observations in writing within 15 days. Hc then read the headings of the treaty and made his suggestion that the Germans within few days might be ready to com mcncc the discussion of certain sec tiOnS of the treaty.
 When the premier concluded with the customary phrase has any one observations to mako?' Count Non Hrockdorff- Rantzau raised his hand, but he was not recognized until the premicrs remarks had been trans lated
 During tho traDslation, raul Du- tasta. the general secretary of the assem- bla ec. proceeded almost un- noticed across the open space in the center of the rectanglc and deposited a CODY of he peace treaty before the head of tho German delegation.
 "Count Von Brockdorff- Rantzau has the floor" said Premier Glenn enCeau, as soon as the translation had been finished.
 The head of tho German dclcga - ton did not rise like Premier Gle mcnccau. reading his speech sitting, but it was remarked by some that his apparent discourtesy to his adNcrsa- - ries may have been dictated by his physical condition.
 After the first sentence of the counts speech had been delivered in German, an interpreter began the French translation. The words did not reach the head of the table dis tinctly and Premier Glenn enCeau II called for louder uttoranCe. Hc was equally dissatisti with the second attempt of the interpreter and two of the German officials finally left their places with the German delega- tion and moved across to the head Of tho table 10 deliver the German dele gates bold and frequently offensive message sentence by sentence right into the faces of rrcmicrs Cleme ceau. Lloyd George and President Wilson.
 Count von Brockdorff -Itantzau's s glittural German repeatedly rang out in strong emotion on practically vigo- rOus phrases or words of his speech as for instance when he declared that the admission by Germany of sole guilt for the war would be a ''lie' and when he forbade the Allies to speak of "crucltN and nurder' in view of the sufferincs and deaths of German civilians under the blockade and after the armiStiCC.
 The interpreter who gave inc Eng fish version made the most of his opportunity both in voice and SeleC- tiOn of words, and the bold and un- rcpCtant declarations of the German peace delegate as thus brought out gave rise to a murmUr of indignation in the chamber.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08
THEY'RE OFF!

America takes the initiative in the west to cast passage of the Atlantic ocean by air route. X thrill of pride ran through the nation today when it became known that the da ring avia- tors Of the United States navy had started out on the first leg of jour- nCN that may eclipse all previous rec ords of heavier than-air machines.
 At this writing, the navy crews arc on thClr way to Halifax. MishapS may prevent their progress but it is satis fNing to know that the initial attempt is being made by Americans, whose genius made the aipplane possible. The first leg in sucn a hazardous ven ture does not spell success for the en- tire flight. However, it will be record ed in history that the first human be- ings to attempt to span the shores of tho United States and the shores of Europe were Americans In the big test, the British flag may be the first 10 be carried between the two con tinents but the American flag was first to leave the United States.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08
Buy That Bond Today
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 What license have we to rhafc over our petty troubles and inconvenience, when we know the hellish horrors of trench life"
 What right have we to babble about not being able to "afford it." when we hear of the lad wounded unto death caught like a rat in a Watcr-Gllcd shell hole?
 What justice is there in our psa alm- singing fraternity with cheese pa rin x proclivitics, when WIG gauge it's hypocrisy with the deeds of those splendid men of God whose religion was as broad as the universe?
 We have been hearing of the deeds of supermen.
 We no longer have 10 take them on faith.
 We are meeting the men who have made history.
 We are hearing from the lips of their friends of the hcness of those who represented us on the firing line
 We are able to hold up our heads With any nation on earth in regard to the men who fought and hled and died for us.
 It matters not at all that mistakes were made by the government and the individuals engaged in executing the orders of officials.
 We owe a never-cnding debt to the "hoNs who vent and to those who were ready to go.
 Now leave all ethics out of the question and come down to bottom rock facts.
 The goVernmc cnt of the United States has incurred just debts in con- nection with the war.
 These debts must be paid
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08
GERMANS LEAVE FIRST.
Silence Which Greeted Hun Delegates
 at Conference Was Oppressive.

Versailles, May :, (By Associa ed Press. The German delegates were the first to leave Trianon palace after the meeting today. Before their aD- pearancc the military guard had been withdrawn so as to avoid any scmb- lance Of military honor, Count NOn Brock kdOrf- -Rantzau and Herr Lands berg came out first and the whole party was speedily shown into auto mobiles which left immediately und CT a British and French escort and moved through crowded streets the absolute silence of which was oppres- siVe
 The Germans were cOnspiCuousl! undip1omatic in their appearance and they suggested rather d party of ravel-stained tourists as they entered their motor cars.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08

olatc, eighteen million cans of smoll- ing tobacco, fifty million cigars, SlA'y million cans Of jam, near thirty million packages of 'heWlns gum and ten million pack ages Of candy. This is convincing cVi- denco that the organization at least tried 10 mako life more endurablc for tho soldiers. That the entire aSSocla- ton has been forced 10 bear any stig- ma because of the acts of a few who wore it's uniform is wound which time will heal.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08
PEACE SESSION WAS
 EVENTFUL OCCASION
Conduct Of German Delegates
 Not Beyond Criticism

Versailles, May 7.-The scene at 1 today's session of the peace congress when the terms of the treaty were presented to the German delegates was impressive, and had it's tcnsc moments. In fact. the entire half hour during which Count Non Brock dorff- Rantzau delivered his reply 10 Premier Clemcnceau was a period of tenscncss for virtually every one present.
 The speech was translated sentence by sentence by the German intcrprc- ters, who did not fail to bring out with full emphasis every sharp phrase
 in it. President Wilson and PrcmicrS Clemcnceau and Lloyd George put their heads together in evident anger
 at more than ono of the German spokesman's cutting uttcranccs as if
 they were dcliberoting upon the ad-
 visa bilitN of an imm cdato answer.
 The program was unaltcrcd, how
 ever, and when the German plcni- potentiary had finished Premier t1c-
 mcnCcau arose and put the customary
 phrase Has anyone further ohscrva- = tions to make?' And when there was no response continued 1T then de-
 clare the session clOsed.'
 The Allies trium Virato remained
 after tho German delegates had left,
 for half hour discussion of the new
 situation.
 The scene within the hall during
 the ceremony had none of the pomp
 and glitter of earlier peace confer
 cnCcs. Ii seemed to gain in i'm pressveness, however, by the lack of display.
 At the head of the table the strik-
 ing faces of PremierS C1emenceau and Lloyd George and President Wilson
 attra cted evcry eye. Marshal Foch, sitting with the French delegation at the head of one of the side ta bes was another conspicuous figure. The bearded faces of the Serbian states man M. PachitCh, and the Greek premier, NJ. NcnzclOS, as well as the familiar head of Ienacc Jan Pader- 1 evski, the Polish premier, also stood out from the mass Of delegates. The impressive faces of the Japanese rep resentatiVcS, the Oriental lineam onts of the Chinese, the brown count en- anCcs of the Arabs from HcdjaS and the presence of the two delegates from Liberia and Iiayti gave eVi- dcnCe that this was really a world congress.
 The Germans who entered tho chamber with all the confidence of viCtorS bore themselves without g trace of nervousness and acted as if they were taking part in the dcliber- atiOnS on equal terms with their ad- Nersarics. They were preceded by a functionary of the French GoVom- mcnt, who loudly announced: Mes sicurS, tho German delegates. Count von Hrorkdroff- Rantzau took the cen | Ger chair with his five colleagues and 1 Director Von StOCkhammCr or the l foreign office tlanking him on either 1 hand. Five German secretaries and l their interpreters took their places at 1 tables in the rear.
 | Premier Clcn-.nceaU, as president 1 or the congress. then arose and de- l clared tho session opened. lie started l 'nm ediatelN upon his Openlng speech | DauSing to permit tEiS to DC trans 1 lated into English and German by
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08
\ CALL FROM UNCLE SAM.

 Sing a song of victory, sing it loud and clear, Uncle sam is calling, you must answer 'Here." Dig little deeper down, lend him just once more, Don't you know, cant you sec, what you're lending for? Never mind your party, never mind your creed; All that you should think about is your country's need. Never let the Stars and Stripes trail its folds in shame, Just because a stingN soul didn't play the game. Pay your debt of honor, pay it like a They gave all. would you give less? Answer if you can. Over there in Flanders Fields, "where the poppies blow,' Lie the men who died for you-Nou who couldn't go; So you're asked to do your part dare you answer nay? Buy a Bond Buy a Bond! Buy a. Bond today!
 N. G. SYMONDS,
 in the New York Times.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-08

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 A story of Cape God.
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