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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
The Rusiness Situation

Henry Clews in his Saturday review says in part:
 Any calm, comprehensive view of
 important conditions whose influence promises to be exerted on the market
 for securities can hardly fail to con- tribute feeling of distinct optimism. General business throughout the coun- try is already responding in a signifi-
 cant manner to the many sided bene- fits that can confidently be expected to spring from a year of such beautiful crops that are now so clearly in pros pect. It is still possible, of course, for frost to require revision of estimates
 of corn as well as of cotton, which are our two greatest producers of new wealth. Even this contingency, how ever would merely result m modifying present highly favorable estimates.
 "The increasing activity in industrial pursuits is emphasized by the reports that are so general in all sections of the country of the scarcity of labor. Furthermore, the monthly report of unified tonnage on the books of the Steel corporation affords active con firmation in the same directioin. This report indicates that the orders for the month of August were 206.000 tons in excess of the deliveries during the month, while, as is we'll known, the
 mills have been working at virtually full normal capacity to meet urgent demands for early deliveries. What is
 of still greater importance is that the remarkable activity represents a de-
 mand at prices for products that are profitable to the mills. There is ex- cellent reason to believe that the con tracts. Which were taken late in 1911 and during the early months of 1912 by the Steel corporation at such low prices. for the purpose of stimulating business in times of uncertainty, have now, speaking broadly, been completely filled, and that net earnings of the Steel
 corporation to be presented for the cur rent quarter will, when published, show
 substantial improvement over the two quarterly statements that have thus far appeared this year."
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Between the acting of n dreadful thing And the first motion, all the interim Is Like n phantasma, or hideous dream.
 Julius Caesar.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
A Proud Little Miss.

Little Miss Ramona Huddlestun,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, B. Hud-
dlestun of South Wilson avenue, is
probably the proudest little miss in
Webster City today, and she has ev-
cry reason to be so, for she is the
happy possessor of a brand new reg
istered Shetland pony born yester-
day, the cutest and handsomest one
imaginable. The new conner is not
only a genuine thoroughbred, but is
probably. the smallest pony in the
country. 1t weighs only thirteen
and a half pounds, is as black as
Egypt's night and is a perfect beau
ty.
Miss Huddlestun's uncle Frank
has something of reputation as a
horse raiser, but he'd better look
to his laurels.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
'DOlNGS OF THE
DISTRICT COURT

The jury in the case of E. S.
Stotts VS.. w. J. Fairfield brought in
a verdict for the defendant after be-
ing out a short time last night.
Stotts was suing to recover on a
$4,000 note given by Fairfield for
railroad block signal stock. The
jury held that the transaction was
fraudulent Similar cases were pend
ing against G. w. Marvel, Fred
Schroeder, Adolph Closr and Judd
Shaffer, which have been dismissed.
There is talk of appealing the Fair
field case to the supreme court.
The case of the state of Iowa VS..
Nelson Morris went to the jury this
forenoon. Morris is charged with
selling or giving intoxicating liquors
to minors.
The case of F. A. Bossert ct al
against Sheriff Brown is now on
trial. Mr.. Bossert appealed from the
finding of the appraisers appointed
by the sheriff to fix the value of a
lot condemned for road purposes.
The appraisers placed the value at
$500. The lot was condemned for
the purpose of Strengthening the
road leading to the Bossert viaduct
in the northeastern part of the city,
The atmosphere in the court
room has been quite chilly today,
owing to the fact that the city has
abandoned it's heating plant at the
old location, and Judge Albrook ask
ed the board of supervisors to pro-
vide oil stoves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
BELLS TO BE TOLLED
ON MEMORIAL DAY

An order has just been issued by
the National G. A. r. that all bells
be tolled at noon on Memorial day
and that at this hour the flags be
changed from half mast to full staff.
During the tolling of the bells the
veterans all over the United States
will stand at attention. KS.
The church and school bells are
to be tolled for five minutes at the
noon hour on Memorial day in hon
or of the brave soldiers and sailors
who gave their lives to their coun-
try. The G. A. r. posts through
out the country will have the order
observed in their home cities. No
action has yet been taken by Win
field Scott post of this city in re-
gard to the order, but the matter
will be considered at the next meet
ing of the post, when affairs in con-
nection with Memorial day will be
discussed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Lumber, Above all Building Ma
terialS.

has kept pace with the demands of
home builders. Notwithstanding
the many substitutes that are today
offered under the guise of "just as
good" there's an abundance of evil
dence right here at home to cause
the conservative home builder to
move cautiously in selecting his ma
terial. The real value presented in
the lumber we handle these days Is
so per cent above what it was when
your father built his home. This is
due to the modern day way of man
We've lots of good
sound lumber suited for finishing
and interior work that can be put
right into your house without your
carpenter touching a plane to 1t.
This means a saving in dollars to
you. Now, don't jump at cor,clu-
sions when you hear about exybit-
ant C?) prices of lumber; come in
and see us.
There's No Place Like Home. :.
diff Young G. Clifton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
The Iowa Homestead.

The Iowa Homestead is the Oldest
agricultural paper in the West. 1t
is the largest in size and claims the
largest circulation of any weekly
farm journal in the world. It's pop
ularity is due TO the wealth of prac-
teal information with which its
columns are filled. The publisher Of
The Iowa Homestead wishes to still
further increase its circulation in
Hamilton county. and in order to do
so offers extraordinarily liberal in
ducements to men of responsibility
who will act in the capacity of To-
cal agents. Special terms will be
made to those who apply at once,
Address inquiries to ]. NJ. Pierce,
publisher Iowa Homestead, Des
Moines, Iowa. f1t1N
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
SUCCESSFUL GRADU.
ATING EXERCISES

A good sized audience attended
the graduating exercises of the
teacher training class at the Chris
tian church Sunday night. The three
graduates, w. e. Gossard, Mrs. w.
E. Gossard, and Miss Frances Cla-
baugh, made splendid addresses, in
dicating the nature and scope of the
course they have finished. Rev. A.
l. Martin stated that the class grade
was almost perfect and that Mrs.
Gossard had received one hundred
in every examination. After the
valedictory by Mrs Gossard, Earl b.
Wilson, superintendent of the Bible
school, made a very appropriate adj
dress and presented the diplomas.
The three graduates are faithful
workers in the school and are now
equipped for very efficient service.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Obituary,

Louis Valentine was born in
France on May Is, and died in this
city May -, 1912. His parents
came to America in 1871 and settled
In Illinois. The family removed from
Illinois twenty years ago and settled
upon farm five and half miles
north of this city The father and
mother died upon this farm. Louis
moved to this city with three of his
brothers last year and had resided
here since then. The deceased is
survived by three brothers and one
sister.
Funeral services will BE held at
the home on South Superior street
tomorrow at IL o'clock, followed by
services in the French church east
of Woodstock at 2 o'clock in the aft
ernoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
THE IOWA WEATHER
and CROP REPORT.

Des Moines, May LITTLE wealth
er during the first five days of last
week was ideal for field work and
the growth of vegetation. The av-
erage temperature was above norm
al, though no unusually high temp
eratures prevailed, and the precipi-
tation was deficient until Friday
and saturday when heavy, and in
many localities, excessive rains fell.
the greatest amounts of rainfall be-
ing reported from the southern and
central counties. All vegetation
made rapid growth, and good prog
ress was made in preparing corn
ground. Considerable corn was
planted in nearly all sections of the
state with the soil generally in fine
filth, but the late rains and the cool
weather prevailing at the close OF
the week will retard planting for a
day or two. Meadows and pastures
have made decided improvement,
and where the rainfall was heavy, a
fair to good crop of hay is assured.
and all small grain is in good con-
dition. Reports continue to show a
deficiency of bloom on apple trees.
but other fruits, except peaches, give
promise of good yields.
There were light frosts last night
in many places in the northern part
of the state, but it is not believed
the freeze was severe enough to do
great injury to fruit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
In Serious Condition.

Those returning from Colfax Sat
urday report the condition of W. o.
L. Brown, who is now at that place,
as pretty serious. Mr.. Brown is i'll
with an attack of inflammatory
rheumatism. He went to ColfaS
from his home in Iowa City on Fri
day, being barely able to walk on
clutches, and on Saturday he was
much worse. owing to the damp
weather. He was unable to walk
and was being wheeled around in a
wheel chair.
His many friends here will hope
for his speedy recovery with the
treatment he will receive at Colfax.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
CITY COUN-
Gil MATTERS

The regular session of the council
found all members present at the
city hall last evening.
A written request from E. T.
Schweppe and N. j. Loring was pre-
scented to the council, asking that
the electric lights on Third street be
extended two blocks west. The
matter was referred to Supt. Null
Inns and the electric light commit
tee.
Bids for the concrete work on the
pit of the new coal conveyor at the
city plant were opened and consider
ed. c. E. Atkinson's offer was ac-
copied. His bid for the work is
$795. Three or four bids were open
ed from different local firms.
The matter of placing. manholes
on the corners at the intersection of
Prospect and Bank streets and Des
Moines and Bank streets was left to
City Engineer Currie and the street
committee.
Capt. T. r. Wallace of the saliva
ton army appeared before the coun-
Gil, asking that connections to the
sewer be made on Bank street with
the army post building and the
buildings south of it on Seneca
street. This was left in the hands
of the sewer committee with power
to act.
Miss Hattie Basham, representing
R. S. Evert, asked that a reduction
in the water bill for the residence
owned by Mr. Evert on Third street
be made. 1t seems that the water
for this place had been paid in adj
vance and by some mistake it had
been turned off for a period of three
months. The matter was left for in
vestigation BY Supt Mullins.
An ordinance was passed wherein
the new sewer district was estab-
lished This district consists of
Webster, Cedar and Ohio streets,
and reaches from the river west to
Prospect street.
City bills were then read and al
lowed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
my LORD IN LIVERY
TOMORROW EVENING

The characters in the athletic and
Junior annual benefit play entitled,
my Lord in Livery" dated for to-
morrow night at the armory opera
house, have completed their work of
training. The dress rehearsal will
probably be held tonight. The
students who are to take part in the
performance are doing exceptionally
we'll and their instructor is much
pleased with the outlook for fine
entertainment. One of the features
of the play is to be song entitled,
Raining Daisies to be offered by
the boys and girls of the primary
grade. A small drill is done in con-
nection with the song and will no
doubt take well with the audience,
as it is a very pretty spectacle.
Part of the profit OF the under
taking is to go toward the paying
off athletic expenses for the past
season. The local high school have
furnished some fast athletic contests
during the last year, but they have
not made their expenses. The
students who will take part in the
entertainment and the characters
they will appear in are as follows:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Junior Stand for Circus DAY.

On Monday, May 20, circus day
the members of the Junior class OF
the high school will have a popcorn,
peanut, ice cream and candy stand
on the corner of Prospect and Sec
ond streets, right across from the
Younkee lumber yard The proceeds
from the sales will be devoted to
high school activities and the Jun
iors solicit the generous patronage
of the public on that day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
A Four Legged Chick.

Mrs. Geo. Clabaugh, who resides
near Homer, discovered among some
chicks which were Matched yester-
day at her place, one W tn four legs
two on each side of the body. This
is one of those unaccountable freaks
which sometimes happen in the ami
NAL kingdom. Mrs. Clabaugh is in
town today and she brought the
chick with her in. small box. 1t
is certainly quite a curiosity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Condition Serious.

Fred Weber, the young man who
was injured at the power house yes
terday, is getting along as we'll as
could be expected. The injury to
his head is not dangerous, but the
burns are. He was badly scalded
about the neck, both arms, both legs
and the lower part of the face. He
is not out of danger but his friends
are hoping for the best.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Fishing Season Opens.

The fishing season opens tomor-
row, May Is, and the local Nimrods
are getting their tackle all in. read
mess today The small streams are
said to be unusually full of large
fish this year which have been driv-
en- back of the dams of the large
streams by the high water and have
sought refuge in the smaller rivers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Old Furniture.

Can be made to look like new
with Ever Ready Polish. No shak'
ing, no odor, always ready for use
Get bottle today at Channer's
The Big Busy Drug Store, % ant
so cents. 1851
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Clean Healthy Scalp.

Don't neglect dandruff, II ruins
your hair and prevents healthy
growth. Use Ess Tee Dee Dandrufl
Cure and have clean, healthy scalr
and a more luxuriant hair growth
Guaranteed at the Big Busy Drug
Store. 14d3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Seriously Hurt.
discussed

Mrs. J. G. Bunker, who removed
from this city to Minneapolis year
or so ago, met with a fall recently
in which she fractured a hip and
one of her arms. She is reported as
being in a very Serious condition.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

The hot water heater which eX-
,ploded at the city plant yesterday
was not made by the Murray Iron
Works as stated in these columns,
the employee at the plant who gave
us the information having made a
mistake.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

The Methodist ladies aid society
will hold a special meeting on We'd
nesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
home of Mrs Abram Pyle on east
Water street. 1t is requested that
all members be present as important
business is to be transacted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Friends in this city may be in
terested to know that Evangelist E,
j. Emmons, who conducted meetings
here in the Christian church last
winter, has lately passed the exam
ination and is now a Chiropractic
and Osteopathic practitioner in GRAY
cite, Ark.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Rahy Very Sick.

The infant daughter of Mrs. Mary
Nicholson Keith, who has been ser.
iously i'll for some line, is not ex
pected to live through the day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Miss Fairie Smock, who has been
on the sick list for the past week, is
again at her place in Metcalf's De-
partment Store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

C. H. Nicely is still quite serious
~ i'll at his home on Elm street. He
is suffering from heart trouble. His
friends hope to see him out again
soon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
ONE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON.

Mrs. F. e. Edwards and daughter
and Mrs. Harry M. Carson have is
sued invitations for one o'clock
luncheon on Friday, May 18th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Friends here have received the
news Of the serious illness of Mrs.
E. E. Rorem of Minneapolis, a for
mer resident here. She is suffering
from bad attack of infiammatory
rheumatism.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

With purchase of one 10c var
nish brush at my drug store this
week, will give while they last"
a full 15c size can of Kyanize Floor
and Furniture Varnish FREE.
1881 The Big Busy Drug Store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Social Affairs
A MAY BREAKFAST.

Mrs. George NJ. Teed has issued
invitations for nine o'clock break
fast on Friday, May 18th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Miss Daisy Sweazey has complet-
ed her first season as apprentice in
the Merle E. Smith millinery store
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Miss Mabel Riley has just finish
ed a successful season as saleslady
in the millinery store of Miss Aman-
da johnson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

H. L. Hampton and family are
moving today into their new home
on Wilson avenue.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Fred Martin, who underwent an
operation at the local hospital a few
days ago, is getting along nicely.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

A. j. Barr, whose serious illness
has been noted in these columns is
no better. Owing to his advanced
age, nearly eighty years, his recov-
cry is necessarily slow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Mrs. P. w. Lee, who has been
quite i'll for some days, is reported
better.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14
Real Estate Transfers.

Theresa Ricke ct al to j. n.
Murphy--wd--sw nw--nw sw--n "
NV 2-S9-23.-$12,16 1000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

The heavy rain storm Of Friday
night did considerable damage on
the Outing Club grounds. The pri-
vate road to the place was badly
washed out. One of the large trees
on the banks of the Boone where 1t
flows through the grounds of the
club was also washed out and fell
into the water. No traffic on the
road was possible yesterday and re-
pairs on it will be made at once
The road was built up several feet
above the surrounding land and was
wide enough for the passage of two
automobiles.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

The property on Water street
owned by Anton Christianson, has
been remodeled and presents de-
cidedly improved appearance. Claude
Smith and family, who have been
living with the Christiansons dur
ing the remodelling of the house,
will move into it this week.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Office room to rent upstairs in
Freeman building. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Mrs. E. Edwards, who has been
on the sick list for some time, is re-
ported better.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-14

Mrs. j. E. Quackenbush is report
ed quite little better today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-30
WILSON IN LEAD,
SAYS PAPER POLL

The Chicago Record Heralds first
straw vote on the presidential outlook
affords happy democratic outlook at
this stage OF the election, indicating
Governor Wilson's election to the
presidency, with Roosevelt second and
Taft third. Illinois is placed in the
doubtful column by the Record Her
aid, while the Fourteenth COMPRESSION
al district, always regarded as safely
republican, is uncertain. Much will
depend upon how Judge Searle. the
republican nominee, declares himself
or the issue of bull moose or repub-
licanism, and if the progressives
bring out a candidate his doom is GER
tain. The lower end of the district is
reported Overwhelmingly for Taven-
ner who likewise is strong throughout
the district
The Record Herald in a general way
says; "A large portion of the $4,000
600 voters in the country are still on
the fence They are undecided as to
how they shall cast their ballots; they
are in a ruminative mood. All indica.
tions are that the contest will be de,
cided only in the closing two weeks
or more of the campaign. The vote
that is at present silent will perhaps
be the most powerful of the factors in
deciding who wins Nov 5"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-30
DENEEN COMING
WITH HENCHMEN
Governor to Make Speech To-
night if Enough of Faithful
Can Be Rounded Up.

Governor C. S. Deneen, together
with the renSinder of the republican
office for life crew" on the state
ticket, is due to blow into Rock Is
laad about s o'clock this evening.
The governor and other republican
candidates and henchmen are on a
campaign tour, having started out
this morning from Chicago At any
place along the line where a voter
is known to reside, their train was
scheduled to stop and speeches were
to be made by various members of
the party according to the importance
of the town.
Energetic efforts have been made
in the past two days by friends OF
the governor to get up enough enthus
iasm to permit of the renting of the
Illinois theatre or some other place