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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
A Lesson From Gotch.

Cedar Rapids Republican: In the
recent Gotch training camp at Riv-
erside, near Humboldt, camp that
was the center OF interest in the
world Of sports, two things were
barred. One is tobacco and the 9th
er is alcohol. The men who help
ed Gotch get himself in shape all
observed the rules and all set the
example Of abstinence. Mr.. Gotch
and his trainers hold to the theory
that the use of either stimulant, ev-
en- in small quantity. would great
ly impair the wrestler for the cham
pionship of the ~world-not one
drink and not one cigar was allow
ed. For Mr.. Gotch this was no
hardship for he has never permitted
himself to use either one. He ras
had too strenuous life and too am
bilious life to waste his strength
in such ways.
The lesson from the camp at
Humboldt is one that every boy and
young man starting out In life may
well take to heart. If he would ex-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
MORE CIVIL SERy.
ICE EXAMINATIONS
Postmaster Clark Notified Of Com
petitive Examination for
Government Jobs.

The Webster City postmaster mas
been notified that competitive exam
nations, under the rules of the U.
S. Civil Service Commission, for a
long list of different positions, some
fifty in all, will soon be held
throughout the country. In accord
ance with an act Of congress an APP
plicant for examination for posi-
tion in the apportioned department.
al service at Washington, D. c., will.
be required to DE examined in the
state or territory in which he re-
sides, and to show in his applica-
ton that he has been domiciled In
such state or territory for at least
one year previous to the examina-
ton. Application forms and full In
formation in regard to these exam
nations may be obtained by address
ing the U. S. Civil Service Commits
sion, at Washington. d. G. Informa-
ton in regard to when and where
the examinations will be held, ETC.,
may be obtained at the local post
once.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
A Newspaper of Quality.

There is no question as to the
leading newspaper in this section of
the Northwest. 1t Is The Sioux
City Journal. 1t could not be other
wise with the unrivalled news SER
vice The Journal commands. Both
day and night service of the Asso-
ciated Press, with its corps of spec
ial news gatherers in all towns in
this territory enables The Journal
to present news service that will
surely satisfy any reader. There is
nothing yellow about The Journal.
It's news can be relied upon. Espec-
ial attention is given to the mar
ket page containing the gossip and
prices of grain, stocks and produce,
including the Elgin butter and
cream market. This feature alone
makes The Journal invaluable to
farmers and stockmen.
II desired the Freeman-Tribune
will send in your subscription to
either the morning or evening edi-
tions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Demanded q Square Deal.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa
newspapers have been very liberal
in their, praise Of the state fair and
OF the efforts of Des Moines people
to end the graft that reigned in tina.
city at fair time for so many years.
All Of which proves that the rest of
the state is quite anxious to be en-
tirely Just to the capital city and
the fair. A few years ago when pa
pers by the score were roasting Des
Moines and the fair management
the objects Of the criticisms resented
the treatment. But we guess they
no longer deny that the criticisms
We're deserved and that the critics
were only demanding square deal
F. A. Boysen, Dentist, Second st.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Paws to Advertise.

At Iowa City, according to the
Republican, linen who are familiar
with the Iowa City and vicinity
freight business, say that by far the
largest single item of goods coming
to people from the mail order houses
in Chicago, is furniture. the poorest
advertised commodity in Iowa City,
unless it is shoes. On the other hand
the Cedar Rapids and other Linn
county freight offices show practi-
cally no furniture coming from the
Chicago houses. The fact that Ce-
dar Rapids furniture men are among
the best advertisers in that city has
a direct bearing upon the adverse
conditions in this county"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
The Leading Newspaper

Readers Of the Freeman-Tribune
who want to keep in touch with the
daily happenings Of the world in
general and the Northwest in par
ticular; who want market page
that in scope and accuracy is unsur-
passed; who demand all the special
features that go in the makeup Of a
modern newspaper: in short, readers
who demand down-to-the-minute
newspaper. should subscribe for The
Sioux City Journal. either direct or
through this Office. The Journal
needs no introduction to Freeman
Tribune readers. 1t stands pre-em-
inent in this section as the leading
daily newspaper. d1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Redemption Notice.

To Mathew Middleditch, Lottie
Hawley. Blanche Jones, Will Vail
Cecil Vail, Mildred Vail.
You are hereby notified, that the
following described real estate. sit.
uated in Hamilton county, Ia, to-
wit:
Lots one a., two (2), three CD
and four (4) in block one ~. in
Young's addition to Webster City
Iowa, was sold for the taxes OF 1907
on the 18th day Of December. 1908
to ]. A. Berggren. and assigned by
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

NCAtAACNtC 0C'GAtCnuluS VunA tCAs
Treasury Department, Office OF
Comptroller of the Currency, Wash
ington, D. c., August 10. 1911
Whereas. by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that 1.-The First
National Bank OF Webster City," To-
Gated in the city OF Webster City,
in the county Of Hamilton, and
state Of Iowa, has complied with all
the provisions of the Act OF Con-
gress ITO enable National Banking
Associations to extend their corpor-
ate existence, and for other pur-
poses." approved July IL, 1882, as
amended by the Act, approved April
IL, 1909;
Now. therefore, I, Thomas p.
Kane. deputy and acting Comptrol-
Ter Of the Currency. do hereby certi-
fly that 1.-THE First National Bank
Of Webster City," located in the city
Of Webster City, in the county Of
Hamilton, state OF Iowa, Is authoriz-
ed to have succession for the period
specified in its amended articles Of
association: namely, until close OF
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Notice of Appointment of Admins
traitor,

In the district court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Hamilton county
in probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of R. /.
Bossert, deceased.
To whom 1t may concern: Notice
is hereby given, that the undersign-
ed has been appointed and has quail
flied as administrator OF the estate
of r. /. Bossert, late of Hamilton
county, Iowa, deceased. All persons
in any manner indebted to said de-
ceased or his estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them in
manner and form as by law requir-
ed, for allowance and payment.
Dated this 5th day of Sept, AID.
1911.
1873 Louis Frank,
Administrator of said estate
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
/. A. Berggren to Lucinda Gensman,

j. A. Berggren to Lucinda Gensman,
December 10th, 1908, that the GER
tificates of sale thereof is now own
ed by Lucinda Gensman, and that
the right of redemption will expire.
and a treasurer's deed for said land
will be made, unless redemption
from such sale be made within nine
ty days from the date of completed
service of this notice. You will gov
ern yourself accordingly.
Dated 9th day Of Sept. 1911.
17f3* Mrs. Lucinda Gensman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Real Estate Transfers.

J. w. Coles and VT to J. P. Tuttle
-wd-e1a neA 35-S9-23.-s5,600.
c. /. Kleaveland and VT to Jewell
Electric Co.--wd-lot Is. blk 2, in
addition to Jewell Junction.-$415.
Annie C. Smith, trustee to Nancy
E. Brower-wd-lot 4, blk Il, Lawn
Hill addition, w. C.-$150.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

SO weeks free tuition to one from
each county. Al courses. Board
and room $2.35 a week. Opens Oct.
10. Humboldt College, Humboldt,
Iowa. 17f4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

business on August 10. 1881.
In testimony whereof, witness my
hand and Seal of Office this tenth
day Of August, 1911. T. P. Kane,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller OF
the Currency. 1875
Charter No. 1874.
Extension No. 1858.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
DIR. R. ". HoMAN,

DIR. R. ". HOMAN,
Eye, Ear, Nose 4 Throat Specialist
Formerly assistant professor u
diseases Of the Eye, Ear, Hoss an
Throat, State Unive5ity Of lsws.
Spectacles accurately fitted. Hsln
8 to IL a. m; 2 TO- 3 p. m. 0vse
Burleson's. Phones-Oh3ce 10.
house 231. {
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
DIR. H. W. 1uNDE11.
Dentist.

Successor to Dr.. g. W. CLARK. o.
er Louis Franks clothing store. Mar
tin phone 169.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

DIR. RICHARDSON.
Office at us Wilson avenue, 1rsl
door south of Louis Franks slstA-
ing store. Specially, diseases q
women. Calls answered day aad
night 4 81
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

g. T. McCAULIFF, n. D.
Office over Browns drug stszs,
corner Of Des xoines and seosal
streets. Calls attended day or night.
Both phones. I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19
Certificate Re-Extending Charter.

Administrator of said estate,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1911-09-19

F. A. Boysen. Dentist. Second st
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
To Meet in Fargo.

The local bankers have received
word that the annual meeting of the
North Dakota bankers will be held in
Fargo, June 9th and 28th. The Far.
go bankers will have charge Of the ar
rangements and are planning to give
the delegates one of the best times
that they have ever had in the state.
The majority Of the local financiers are
planning to attend.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10

better. Five to six seeds may be drop
ped i'll hill. Unless for large areas,
the hand planter may be used for the
hill planting, and the grain drill may,
in very many instances, be used in
planting the corn in the drills for fod-
der The new conner should not fail to
SOW large area to provide fodder for
his horses. Unless he does he may have
to buy hay and at dear price.
The potatoes may be planted in rows
or in hills. They should be put well
down in the soil. Both the corn and
the potatoes may be greatly profted by
an occasional narrowing until they are
several inches hi Oh. These three crops
may be grown by methods that differ
considerably from those given but they
are not so sure in dry season.
Spring wheat. especially of a durum
variety, may, succeed in q reasonably
moist year. The same is true of spcltz.
white hull-lcss barley and oats. But
these are not nearly so sure on land
thus plowed as the three crops first
mentioned. 1t is always better to have
the land prepared the previous year fol
a dry country. but many homcstcaacrs
cannot begin thus. This has been writ
ten in the hope of giving some aid tc
them and others who may be similarly
situated. Four pecks each of durum
wheat oats, and speltz may be sown
per acre, and three pecks Of white, hull
less barley.
1t is important to get these crops If
reasonably early. The corn may ar
should be planted in the hiddle of Ma,
and the same is true of the potatoes
Spring wheat, oats barley and spelt:
cannot easily be sown so early. Fla,
succeeds sown as late as June 10, bu
the risk in sowing so late in a dry sea
son is very great
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10

With the coming of the annual meet.
ing of the Federated Clubs of North
Dakota, Devils Lake club women are
more than energetic in their efforts to
make unusual preparations for their
guests.
Devils Lake is a City of Clubs. From
the formation OF the 'Cotorie Club
in 1896 to the present time when the
city possesses such splendid organiza-
tions Of its women, the interest in club
work has been steadily increasing.
With varied purposes. with varied pro-
grams and with varied success. club
life among the women in Devils Lake
has been in existence for the past four.
teen years.
Tt was in the fall Of 1896 that Devils
Lake women first organized a club for
literary purposes. The club known as
''Thc Cotorie Club was largely com
posed of the teachers in the ritv with
a few of the Young ladies who made
their home here. Literary programs
were given and the members eniovea a
delightful year.
In the spring of 1897. the 10Th Cen
fury Club was formed and with the
exception Of few years. shortly after
that time that on account of lack of
interest it was allowed to remain dor
mant the organization has been one of
the leading ones in the city. At its
inception circular letter was sent bv
the Club to hundreds of similar clubs
throughout the country and phamplcts
and booklets bearing on literary work
were received and discussed. Tt is to
of starting the first library in Devils
Lake belongs. The original reading
room was started in the Brennan block
with few Volumes donated by the
members and such other books as could
be purchased with the limited funds
on hand. Later this was moved to the
Sprague block where the members took
turns in officiating as librarian 1t is
undoubtedly due to the movements start
ed during that year that Devils Lake
now possesses the handsome library
building of which it is so justly proud.
Tn June 1897 the Chautauqua State
Federation was organized. it's first
meeting being held in October 1897.
with Miss Jennie fuller as President
The organization. however. failed to
succeed and was discontinued after a
series if interesting programs.
In 1905 the Shakespeare Club was or
ganized. For the first two wears
Shakespeare s plays were studied with
interesting programs for the discussion
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
Read THE WORLD

rived Thursday from Devils Lake for
brief visit with his daughter, Mrs.
E. T. Bartheld.
II. L. Miller and family made trip
to Devils Lake Friday for visit with
Chas. Beecher and family.
John Marshall, the genial architect
of Devils Lake and his son Rueben,
were here on Saturday looking after
his farm east Of town.
Mrs. H. B. McIle'vcy, who has been
visiting with her brother, Chas T'iss-
ner Of Neville for the pas; month.
returned to her home in St. Louis, Mo.
Monday.
Miss Tina McLarty returned from
Grand Forks Thursday of last week.
She has been attending business col
lege in that city for the past four
months.
H. F. Birnal made trip to Devils
Lake Wednesday to meet his family
from Sheldon, Mo.
W. G. McLarty, cashier of the State
Bank, made a business trip to Devils
Lake Wednesday.
Jas. Hunt and family were passen-
gers for Devils Lake Wednesday.
Jens Anderson was in Devils Lake
on business last Wednesday.
Up-to-date Job Printing World.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
WOA|EN'S CLUBS COMING TO Devils LAKE

OF the situations brought out In 1905
the study Of English history. which
tended to throw further light on the
study of the plays was begun and since
that time the programs have included
mauy papers on historical events.
In 1909 the Study Club was organic.
cd and has enjoyed q splendid series of
programs since that time.
In the same year the Musical Club
was organized with new life instillea
each year into the membership. The
programs have taken up noted compos-
ers and excellent papers illustrating
the nature of the compositions of diff
fcrent times and countries have been
carried out. Recently the club has met
in the basement of the library and the
work has taken OH added interest.
Devils Lake now possesses four clubs
that are members of the Federated
Clubs-the Shakespeare Club, the Mus
zeal Club. the Study Club and the 10Th
Century Club.
In addition to the organizations be-
longing to the Federation there are
numerous others who have work along
different lines that is done equally
well.
"rhe 'Callagl.ans, organized
twelve wears ago. has been a source of
no little pleasure to the lovers of the
dramatic in the city. and their pro-
auctions have met with uniform ap-
prevail from both the local theatre and
those from surrounding towns. Many
of the former members have left the
city hut new talent has been taken
taken in have demonstrated the ability
of their coach, Mr.. Flynn, and have
rapidly acquired the necessary stage
presence and training.
The Audubon Societies, organizations
that have in the past year sprun. into
unusual prominence, are a welcome adj
dtion to Club life in the city. Devils
Lake is the first city i'll the state to
organize for the protection of the birds
and noe organization in the Northwest
has been as active as has been the To-
cal clubs. The passage of the Reserve
Bill bcspeaks the continued success
along that line.
The University Club. formed from
among the graduates Of the State Uni
versity, has proved successful and their
meetings are looked forward to with no
little pleasure by the members.
The World hopes in future issues TO
take up these Clubs individually and
show in detail the work they have ac-
complished in the past as well as their
plans for the future.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
. PROF.. THOS. SHAW
. ON SPRING CROPS.
: Noted Agricultural Expert Offers !
: Good Advice to the Farmers of !
: the Northwest How to !.
, Conserve the Moisture. .
x + x < :. ;. :. i. T. = X 4 * + ;. x

X + :. :. X ). + + j. \ :. X X X 4 :. X
Prof Thos Shaw, the noted crop cx-
pert, has written an able article on
sowing of spring crops in the northwest
which is very interesting and which fol-
lows:
If the farmers have no land broken.
they should be on their claims as soon
as spring opens and e> crything should
be ready for going at work. They
should have food enough to supply the
need of their horses until autumn Nor
should it be forgotten that food in the
northwest is both scarce and dear. The
blowing ought to begin as soon as tho
ground can be plowed. Tt is seldom that
it is too wet for being plowed in the
dry areas of the northwest, even in the
early spring. AS soon as the land is
plowed it should be pressed down with
roller and disc and then narrowed, even
though it is not sown till later The
moisture will be thus held.
Three crops may be grown on land
thus plowed with the pormise of sue
cess. These are fax, corn and potatoes
For all these and for all crops that
are grown there should be good seed
bed. This means that the surface should
be made fine to the depth of about
three inches.
The flax should be sown with the
drill not later than May l5 The seed
should be sown at the rate of ~ quarts
to the acre. It should be buried one to
two inches deep according to the sur
face moisture. Unless the farmer is
assured that wilt is not present, he
ought to treat the seed with formalde
hyde. If the seed bed is smooth ani
not soddy, the fax may be narrowed
when it is to inches high, with !:
very light harrow, especially if tn.
weather is dry. If the ground is rougl
or soddy the harrow should not be uset
on it.
The corn may be planted in drills i
fodder, or in hills if for grain: 81
that it may be cultivated both ways
Forty-two inches is good distance be
tween the rows, and also between tn
hills. The seed ought to be purchase
at once Off the seed is both scarce an
dear For fodder, the northwestern den
and Stolwell's vergreen sweet ar
among the best sorts. For the grain tn
Golden dent, Minnesota No. 13 and til
Rustler White dent are all good. Fe
high elevations the Mercer and til
Triumph, which are fints may answe
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10

In honor of their return from Bis
marck. where Mr.. Morrison Yves a men,
her of the state legislature. Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Morrison Of Webster were
pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening
by number of their friends. A de-
lcious supper was served after pleas.
:nt evening at cards. Among those
present We're Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Mil
lar. Mr. and Mrs Thwing, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. d. Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs, Ole Leet,
Mr.. and Mrs. Munig. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Honett. Mr.. and Mrs. Cockburn,
and Mrs. Julius Johnson
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
From Churchs Ferry.

Peter Swenson and w. F. Brecken-
ridge, two well known residents of
Churchs Ferry, were in the city on
Wednesday visiting friends. Mr.. Sven
son, who is one of the enthusiastic
sportsmen of Ramsey county said in
connection with the law allowing spring
shooting: IT am sorry that the law
did not go into effect at once as saw
large flock of geese the first of the
week. There will probably be some
good shooting next spring.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
DESTROYED Stock.

A FIRE, the cause of which has not
yet been ascertained, destroyed the con
tents Of the Hurst Undertaking Parlors
on Fourth street Wednesday morning
at an early. hour. Three ALARMS were
given and the blaze attracted a large
number of people to the scene. The
stock is valued at about $2.25O with
insurance amounting to $1,000.
The building was also damaged to
the extent Of $1,000
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10

\ new lrrssmali,ig parlcr with eat
ting school AMI millincr* Department
III connection has been established in
Welch's Five and Ten Cent Store in
the Locke-Gram building under excel
lent management. Miss Schni Of Min
neapolis has been engaged as head
trimmer in the millinery department
and preliminary display promises an
excellent line of spring headwear The
ladies of Devils Lake are invited to
call.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
LeSueur Talked,

Arthur LeSueur, president of the
Board of City Commissioners of Minot,
delivered an address in this CITY on
Sunday afternoon under the auspices
of the local Socialists. In the evening
Mr.. Lesueur, Mr.. Cuthbert and other
local men spoke before the meeting of
the Devils Lake Local. Mr.. Cuthbert
and Mr.. LeSueur are planning a debate
to be held at Chautauqua this summer
on the subject of Socialism,
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10
Made Fast Run,

No. 81, "the Fast Mall" made a
new record for speed between Devils
Lake and Minot last Sunday, making
the run of 1l8 miles in lis minutes.
The engine was No. 1916, the engineer
f. Gran and the conductor A. E. Wynn.
Mr.. Wynn, who is the organizer of the
Non.Swearing knights stated to The
World that the run was completed with
out one word of profanity.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-03-10

a pleasant birthday surprise was held
Tuesday on Rueben Rutten. The after
noon was pleasantly spent with games
and delicious supper was served. The
host, who had reached the thirteenth
milestone of his journey through life
contributed to the pleasure of the oc
casion with selections on his violin. The
host received several pretty birthday
gifts. The guests were Charles Kelly.
Percy Flummerfelt. Eldon Bloom. Earl
Noonan, Edgar Rutten and Leopold
Chiostri.