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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-"Br1ng1ng A.
back nine orphans" read a cablegram
received by Mrs. Harry Perelstem
from her husband in Ukrania. Food
and furniture for nine children were
purchased but Henry landed with one
boy. Cable garbled.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
Eorced Out of Business

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Aug 4.-Ihe
protracted drouth proved too severe
for the Abstainers and General Lie
insurance company, Des Moines, Inc
concern formed to underwrite insur
ance for total abstainers was forced te
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
foreigners and Women are Being Hurried Out
Of City While Bolshevik Army Draws
Nearer and Nearer.
|R[Ds HAVE CROSSED RIVER BUG
|Rr;+;sh Cabinet to Put Blockade of Russia Into
Effect if Soviets Attempt to Annihilate
Poland.

IuTnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
PARIS. Aug, 4.-l:30 p M. THE
Evacuation of Warsaw is momentarliy
eYpected, according to advices to the
Foreign Office this afternoon
the Polish armistice delegates
have reached Warsaw and are in
conference with the ministry on the
iemand of the bolsheviki that they
Be empowered to discuss peace as
well as armistice terms. They are
Expected to start soon for Minsk,
where they were to have met the
reds for another parley today.
a large red force was reported
marching to seize the Polish corri-
ior TO Danzig and the coast, cutting
Warsaw off from the Soldau railroad
byer which all war materials are
earried
Another unconfirmed report was
hat Premier Lloyd-George had sent
wireless message to MOSCOW thal
he proposed London peace confer.
ence would be cancelled because OF
Russia's attitude in delaying the
srmistice.
In Armenia the reds we're said TO
have taken Chinra.
Crossed Bug River.
by Webb Miller, United Press Stafl
Correspondent
LONDON, Aug. 4.-Bolshevlk
troops have crossed the river Bug, the
last natural line of defense before
Warsaw. according to unofficial dis
patches from the Polish capital, re-
ceived here today. At least one bri-
|gade of reds already has advanced to
a considerable distance beyond the
stream, these advices said.
The bolsheviki's main line OF ad-
vance il along the Byelostok-War'
saw railway. They were reported to
be shelling Lomza, after having oc'
cupied Szczvczyn in that region,
and to be pressing rapidly on toward
Mazowieck.
All advices from Warsaw indicated
the city authorities were expecting
the city would be attacked by the
bolsheviki. Preparations for a desper
ale defense were being made. For
egners and women were being hur
ried out.
Meanwhile in London, hostile at
utude toward the Russian trade dele
oates now here was beginning to be
come manifest M. Klishko, assistant
70 M. krassin, one of the delegates
mas been ordered back to Russia on
'he ground that he is an undesirable
alien,
The British cabinet, it was learned
mas thoroughly discussed the Polish
uolshevik situation following news OF
Me breakdown of armistice parley
vs. 1t was intimated that If the SOW
le's Indicate their intentions is tc
oDlterate Poland as an autonomous
sate, krassin and Kemenoff will be
SEM out of the country and negotia
lons for reopening of trade relations
WIN Russia will be dropped. In sucf
an event the blockade of Russia also
1s likely to be put in effect at once.
Says U. S. Should Act.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 4-'Presi
peht Wilson should reconvene con
less at once and lay before it the
oilsn situation If necessary to in
are the United States redeennnig its
leage to help maintain the indepen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
ooric. Eoce Arrested.

LEONIA, N. j., Aug. 4.-Residents
of Leonia sought a new police force
today The former force was IN JAN
in Newark He was arrested Tor car
rying a revolver.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
1otal Count of People in Towns
With Gains Made in Ten
Years.

vhited " Press Leased Wire Service ]
!, !" "hoHiNGTON, Aug. 4.-The cen
bureau today announced the fol
'hs 1920 populations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
TEL TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

quit business because of lack of Gus.
toners.
!
TWO Spankings.
HAMMOND, Ind, Aug. 4.-Michaef
Lascoff, %, get two spa EIngs and SIS
fine for driving an automobile fifty
miles an hour. The judge gave him
the fine and his father the spankings
one before, one after the arraign-
ment
Thirteen Shoes Stolen.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 4.-Police
are looking for thief who may have
thirteen legs. He stole that many
shoes from the repair shop of Abraham
| Cohen here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
TWO Spankings.
On Edes OF precipice.

SOMERSET, Cola, Aug. 4.-Thrown
from her horse while descending Il
steep mountain trail. Florence Curtis.
IN rolled several feet and clutched a
bush on the edge of 500 foot preci-
pice. She was rescued by an eleven
year old boy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
REVOLUTIONARY COMMITTEES,

ZURICH, Aug. "A Polish revolu-
tionary committee has been formed
and has issued a manifesto urging
the workers to depose the "bourgeolsc
government" according to wireless
message from Moscow picked up here
today. There is no confirmation from
Polish sources.
King asserts that the Cuucu states
was party to promises made before
the armistice and repeated in. the
larmistice terms, to support Poland as
la free state. 1t would not do now.
ihe said, to let those promises go un-
redeemed
King disclosed the fact that in 1913
Lord Reading, the British envoy to
1 the United States, on behalf OF his
government, urged President Wilson
most earnestly to send American
troops into Russia to fight the bcl-
sheviki in concert with the allies.
but the president declined on the
ground Russia might be driven away
from the allied cause.
Senator Hitchcock, administration
leader. said the president can do
nothing about Poland without calling
congress, except to express formally
his sympathy or moral support
Britain Sends Another Note.
LONDON, Aug. britain has sent
another note to the bolsheviki, it was
learned today. Earl Curzon, the sec
iretary for foreign affairs, dispatched
the communication last night. 1t
was very strongly worded and de-
manded a direct uneduivocal answer.
Under the best information, it had
lbearing on the London peace confer
/! ence which the bolshevikl have
ignored in requiring the Polish armls-
ltice delegates to discuss peace terms
in the field.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
Ford stole FTivVer.

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Mr. Ford was
under observation today because he
stole a flivver from neighbor. dis
name is Albert not Henry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
Warnino to Russia.

LONDON, Aug. "A p. m.)-Un-
less the reds Immediately halt their
advance against the Poles, Britain
will break off negotiations looking
toward recognition Of the bolshevikt,
Premier LloydGeorge warned M
Kemenoff, soviet delegate this after
noon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
Says U. S. Should Act.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 4."Presi-
teht Wilson should reconvene con-
fless at once and lay before 1t the
ohsh situation If necessary to in
lle The United States redeenlnig its
E,ease to help maintain the indepen-
ence OF the Polish nation declared
enator King, of Utah, democrat,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04

Anv Saturday evening, a half mil.
nc dollars, worth Of automobiles car.
~ ~ counted parked In five Of the
- DIoeks on Keokuk's principal busi-
ness street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04
THE WEATHER

Probably Thundershowers.
Warmer. Local temp. Z p. m,
79; 7 a. m, 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-08-04

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08

ii. OF course he may use the reindeer
storm that he has ordered from the
North Wind turns up on time. But
we've decided that if the storm doesn't
arrive, it will be the airplane."
One Question Barred.
"You see its She suddenly
stood up. "Why don't you go out into
the back yard and talk to him your
self? ! think | hear the motor now.
1 guess that he will tell you about the
troubles that come when there is not
enough snow on the roofs. Mind you
don't ask him any curious questions
though. He hates curious questions,
you know, questions such as we have
been listening to this, past week, like:
What am l going to get for Christ
masY People don't know. Heavens on
earth, what q chorus of that kind of
questions there is now! Folks ought to
know that they must just wait. Run
along now, I'm busy"
The Man From the Newspaper went
out into the back yard.
"Brrrrrrrr rrrrrrr rrrrr y" ne
heard above his head. He looked up.
There sure enough was an airplane. 1t
was tearing around in a mad circle,
with Santa Claus sitting on the top Of
one wing and holding on for dear life.
There was row of chimneys set up
on the ground, and, as the flying ma
chine roared over them, Santa Claus
would lean forward and kick a lever
and down would drop a doll, ker-plop,
In q parachute, or boys book, or a
pair of furlined gloves, or something
else. And every single one of the para
chutes would go right straight down
a chimney.
Parachute Mistakes.
After a few minutes the machine
came down to the ground and Santa
Claus climbed out. "Wheuuu. That
was terrible" said he, blowing on his
hands.
40 they always go right straight
down the chimneys?" asked the Man
From the Newspaper.
SNOW they do" replied the white
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08
Blind Man Would Break a Recor,

Diluu Mai "Vuiu iSfC"n " AscNo'"'
Shenandoah, Ia.-Walking back
and forth on the front porch or in
good weather up and down a path
be has worn in the yard. Nathan
Thomas Pearson Of Shell Lake, wis,
blind, is trying to break the worlds
walking record.
Mr.. Pearson is a relative of Mrs.
Glenn Bryte of Shenandoah and Mr..
and Mrs. Bryte visited at the Pear
son home while on trip in the
summer.
Mr.. Pearson is 80 years old. He
has been blind for nine years. Aft
,er walking 220 times across the
porch the distance is equal to one
mile or lac times across the beaten
Path in the yard equals one mile.
He averages nine and third miles
a day. Between Sept. 20, 1919 and
Sept. 20 1920 he walked $3.50 miles.
He walked 2,S60 miles last year and
$500 miles this year since Jan. l.
The family lived at Ackworth, Ia,
for twenty-five years.
He Was the father of eleven child
zen, three of whom are living.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08
Learning a Business.

Young men who desired to enter
business used to have a decided pre-
ference for Office work. Their idea
of acquiring a trade was to learn
how to keep books. Then later II
they acquired job as manager they
were incompetent, because they knew
nothing about the production side.
Bright young men of today are
not satisfied merely to know the &C
counting end OF the business. They
want to understand the mechanical
and production problems, So they
ask for chances to go in and work
at the bench, and perform as many
OF the actual processes Of efficient
operation. If you want to know
which of the two boys is going
ahead, don't pick the one with the
clean cuffs.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08
Cause Of Vertigo in the Ears.

Vertigo, which is quite common, Is
caused by a arrangement of a num-
Der of different organs including the
heart, stomach, kidneys, eyes or brain,
and it has been recently determined
that many cases are owing to ear
troubles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08
Making Known an Engagement.

An unusual way to announce an enc
gagement at luncheon is to have en-
velopes at each guests plate with the
words, "A Fortune From Tea Cup"
Inside, the names of the engaged cou-
pie are found made up from tea leaves
pasted to the card.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08
Fish to Fatten Porkers.

The old saying which has been re-
verenced these hundreds of years,
There's nothing new under the sun
has sprung a leak. If the sages who
still have faith in the adage believe
they can prove the assertion let them
now stand forth and tell the world
when and where farmers have pre-
yiously fattened hogs on fish.
Fish have long been regarded as a
brain food but not until recently, SO
far as history records, have fish been
used to put meat on the ribs OF
swine.
Fish now Is regarded as a high
grade protein food and manufactur-
ers in the east are making fish meal
tor the farmers. In making hog fat
tening tests in Iowa State College
this year the fish meal was used and
was found to be successful. Many
farmers who visited Ames recently
to witness the demonstrations Incl
dent to hog feeding demonstration
day were surprised to fn1 fish as one
Of the foods used. The meal, it is
said, is 60 per cent protein matter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08

anu SKATES, anu llltle CdTtA
and sleds, and picture books, and all
the hundreds of other things that
every youngster in the world is wait
ing for.
She paused in her work for a mo-
ment and looked over her glasses, $50
you want to see him. Humm, humm.
He doesn't like much to talk or be
interviewed, just about this time, you
know. What do you want to see him
about"
The Man From the Newspaper
cleared his throat. "Oh," said he, 81
Just merely wanted TO ask him how he
is going TO get around, in case there
is not enough snow on the roofs for
his sleigh.n
Not Behind the Times.
swell, l never that's just what he
has been fussing about himself for the
past two weeks. But the thing Is all
settled now. Everything Strengthened
out Why, he is out there in the back
yard now practicing with his air
plane.
"Airplane!" cried the startled Man
From the Newspaper.
ayes, airplane. That's what said.
He is going to try out an airplane this
year." Mrs. Santa reached over and
picked mp a beautiful, dark-haired,
rosy-cheeked doll nearly two feet high.
81 wonder what I shall do to get that
in" she unused aloud.
But he has always used reindeer,
always, always" ventured the Man
From the Newspaper, when he had
recovered from the shock.
"Of course he has, silly" replied
Mrs. Santa Claus. But, my dear young
man. do you suppose that just because
we are up at the North Pole here we
are behind the timesI Not a bit Of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08

haired, fur-coated old Saint. "You
should have been around when l tried
it first, though. THEN they NEVER
would go right. 1t has taken me a
whole week to get them to go where /
want them to.
you see, it was rather hard at
first, and rather bad, too. If l sent a
sled to Willie Jefferson, and it went
flop right down the chimney Of the
elder Miss Jones, now, well ha-
ha-ha what on earth would the
elder Miss Jones do with a new, shiny.
steel-framed flyer?
"But | got them to go right after a
while. shall use the parachutes in
some cases, but mostly believe that
! shall go right down the chimney as
minute. And IL something SHOULD
go wrong with the parachute, you
know = we'll. I'd rather not think
what might happen"
Doesn't look as II storm wes
coming, either" suggested the Man
From the Newspaper, to get the dis
cUosion back to the reindeer and
sleigh question.
No Room Except on Top.
mo, It doesn't" admitted Santa
Claus. THAT'S just what started me
practicIng. You've no idea what a
terrible job 1t is for those poor rein
deer to haul a heavy load Of toys
across a roof when there is no snow.
1t simply tires them to death. So, IL
the North Wind gets up to any FRANKS
with me, I'll just use the plane"
us 1t much faster?" asked the Man
From the Newspaper.
Easter? should say 1t is" said St.
Nicholas. ats pretty big old
world. you know, even IL some Of these
scientists do deny 1t. Maybe they
wouldn't be quite so sure If they had
to make a trip all over il every Christ
mas, as l do. have TO he in France
and America and England all at the
same time almost. you know. Only
about five hours difference"
"Why do you ride on the top Of the
planeE demanded the MAN.
mo room inside. that's why. Just
take look at that plane, young man."
said Santa Claus. The Man walked
over.
The plane was just jammed.
crammed, packed with boxes and bun
dies and packages. ITS only the first
load. all that" explained st. Nicholas.
81 have TO make "a loads in all. Bells?
Surely. There they are. hung up over
there on the wall of the house. My old
sleigh bells, of course. One has to he
economical, though. these days of high
prices and everything"
Joke on the Children.
II am simply going to tie the bells
over the plane and let the wind ring
them. or course you understand about
the reindeer. If it really DOES snow
they're Trim as ever. There's
Prancer and Dancer there now, over
by the fence eating moss.
"WOn't II be a joke on the childrer,
though! No one will dream, when
they hear the drone of an airplane
motor above the house, that It's me,
will they? can see them all waiting,
tucked In their beds, listening for the
sound of the reindeer on the roof. And
there won't be any reindeer at all, il
It doesn't snow. Ha, ha, a good joke"
but tell me, what am going to get
for ." The Man From the News
paper got no further. Santa Claus,
and the house and the airplane and the
reindeer vanished like smoke.
It doesn't pay to be too curious,
after ALL Mr.. Santa was rightly
James Fl. Powers, in the Boston Globe.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08

OODNESS sakes alive, what
a time good old Santa
Claus is having these days |"
Mrs. Santa Claus was
busy packing up dolls, and
wonderful teddy bears, and
trains Of brightly painted
cars, and bags of candy,
and skates. and LITTLE carts.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1920-12-08
Hand Kissing Observed.

The young Armenians, on Christmas
day. pay "hand-kissing" visits to their
elders. -.. ------
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-09
ROBBERY PLOT IN WOMAN'S DEATH IS
 THEORY ADVANCED
By Associated Ores,

Chicago, July S.-A robbery plot in connection with the shooting of the wife of Lieutenant Carl Wanderer and a strange man in the vestbule of the Wanderer home on the night of June 21 was new theory advanced by police tonight following their interrogation to- day of the lieutenant. They declared they had discovered that Mrs. WandereT had taken $500 from bank only two days previous to the shooting. The money was later found in the Wanderer home
 Police officials said that Wanderer had told them he had planned to re-enter the army and Police Sergeant Norton addel. that he was working on the the ory Chat the lieutenant might have de- cided to frame up robbery of his wife and get the money" The police offi- cials said it was possible the stranger had been employed by Wanderer to com init the robbery and that in the dark ened vestibule he fired by mistake. After he shot Mrs. Wanderer her hus- band was forced to shoot him to cover up the conspiracy"
 Fred Wanderer and John Hoffman, cousin and brother-in-law, respectively, of the lieutenant, were released today after being questioned by the police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-09
OFFICIALS START
 WAR ON MIGRANTS

Thirtyfive white women and four teen men were arrested and lodged in the city jail last night charged with vagrancy.
 Officers began bringing them in about 6 o'clock last night Towards g o'clock the womens division of the jail was filled to overflowing.
 Then friends and relatives began to arrive to make arrangements for their release. Bonds were fixed at $500 each. At a late hour last night all of the men and all but nine of the wom en had been released on bond.
 This is only a part of the work that is going 10 be done in the next few days. say police officials. Chief of Po- lice T. J. Shirley and Chief George Lycns of the detective department have received orders from Commissioner Taylor to use every effort to rid the city of all loafers and vagrants.
 The order from the police commis- sioner says that every vagrant, man or woman. white or black, will be arrested and lodged in jail.
 Trial of the men who were arrested last night will come up at this aft ernoon's session of the police court. The women will he held for examin : tion by officials of the health depart ment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-09
DECIDE TODAY ON OPEN OR CLOSED
 COAL HEARINGS
By Associated Press

Scranton, Pa, July s.-Whether the argument before the anthracite mine commission on submitting exhibits deal ing with the alleged monopolistic con- trol and profiteering in the anthracite inquiry will be held behind closed doors will be decided tomorrow.
 When adjournment was taken this aft ernoon s. D. Warriner, directing head of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com pany, announced he would use two more hours in his cross-examination of W. J.. Lauck, economist and statistician en- gagged by the mine workers. Philip Murray. international vice president of the United Mine Workers of America, then asked Chairman Thompson whether he would make known the decision of the commission on the excluded evidence. MT. Thompson agreed that he would.
 Decision as to whether the argument will be open to the public practically rests with Chairman Thompson. w. L.. Connell. representative of the operators on the commission, and N. J. Ferry, representative of the mine workers, have made clear their stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-09
PROCEEDINGS FILED
 AGAINST 38 KANSAS
 WHOLESALE GROCERS
BY Associated Press

Topeka. Kan, July .-Receiverships, fines and custer from the state are asked in proceedings filed in the Kansas sll- prene court today against thirty-eignt wholesale grocery concerns, under the Kansas antitrust law. The supreme court immediately issued an order restraining the companies, officials and employees from removing or obliterating records' or correspondence that might substantiate the charges made.
 Technically, the grocers are' charged with entering into a combination in re- straint of trade, and it is charged that the alleged agreements not to sell below agreed prices were made through the Missouri-Kansas Wholesale Grocers' AS sociation, of which the defendants are al- legged to be members.
 In addition to custer from the state' the attorney general asks that each coa- cern be fined s100 day for each day the alleged illegal agreements are shown tc have been in effect and that the eouf' appoint receivers to take charge of all the property and business of the defendants