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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
EXCELLENT STRUCTURE FOR
ALL KINDS OF LIVE STOCK
Proper Of HIS Barn Other OutbniId
inss Farmer Enabled to Save Services Of One
Man-Arrangement Designed by Mis-
Man Is Illustrated.

pen, to keep out any doors. dust OF
dirt.
The box stalls in both the COW and
horse IN are so constructed that the
inmates can have a good view of the
other animals. They like company
and will do better II they can see
their neighbors.
The floors of the cow stable, the
milk room, feed room and silo, are Of
cement, the gutter being formed in
the floor, with a four-inch drain at
the rear, leading to the manure pit.
The stalls are made to fit both long
and short cows. The first stall, IN
front, is four feet wide and Eve fee,
long. The rear stall is three feet si1
inches vide, and four feet eight inches
long. The stalls slope from the front
to the rear, each stall being slightly
shorter than the one next to II.
The floor of the horse stable may
be made Of cement or clay; but the
writer prefers clay for horses, and we
quite agree with him, for horses con.
fined on cement floors are apt to in
,jure the joints OF their legs by contin.
'ual stamping; besides, we do not be-
lieve that any animal should be al.
lowed to lie on cement floor that 10
not covered with boards.
The barn, as shown in the illustra-
tons, Is 50x60 feet, IL feet to the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
FRosTiNes AND icINGs.

The secret Of good frosting Is to
have 1t creamy underneath and glossy
on top. The way that appearance is
secured is to have the frosting as soft
as is possible without running OF Of
the cake.
II the following directions are care
fully followed soft, creamy frosting
will result: Boil together one and a
half cups Of sugar and three-fourths
OF cup Of water until 1t hairs when
dropped from the tines OF a fork.
Pour over the well-beaten whites Of
two eggs beaten until foamy. but not
stir; beat until stiff enough to spread
without running on. Flavor and, II
the frosting seems too stiff. add tea
spoonful OF cream to thin 1t.
For quick frosting. the white Of an
egg, beaten stiff; add teaspoonful OF
lemon Juice and cupful Of powdered
sugar, added little at time. Beat
well for five minutes, then spread over
the cake.
Fruit FilIIng-Put cup Of seeded
raisins. a half pound Of blanched al
monds, a half pound Of figs, half
pound Of dates and a quarter of
pound OF citron twice through the
meat chopper. and add enough boiled
frosting to make paste to spread.
Pineapple Fil'Ins.-Dissolve a tea
spoonful of gelatine in little pine
apple Juice. add half cup OF grated
pineapple. enough lemon Juice to make
it pleasantly tart. and very stif boiled
frosting to make sufficient quantity.
Gentlemen's Favorite.-Beat two
whites Of eggs until stiff. add half
cup Of sugar and the pulp and Juice
Of a large. tart apple. grated, Beat
until Arm enough to spread; cover
the top Of the cake with the same
Delicious FlIilng.--A cup each OF
sour cream. brown sugar boiled until
waxy, then add q cup Of hickory nut
meats; stir until cool and flavor with
q little vanilla
Brown sugar and sweet cream or
maple sugar and cream makes q good
filling with or without nuts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Unwrjtten Law,

According to the Standard Diction.
airy, THE unwritten law is q rule or
custom established by general usage,
ETC." The unwritten law. as the term
recently has come into use. is the as.
sumed or supposed right Of person
to punish even with death the author
of q gross wrong committed against a
member of his family. Courts do not
countenance it, but justices frequently
act upon 1t, and several instances have
occurred within recent years in which
persons accused OF homicide have
been acquitted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Protectlr Sc. In Winter.

After miiu summer and fall, a
severe winter is very hard on both
utility and ornamental vegetation, as
the growth is very green and unripe.
Amongst the first to suffer would be
varieties of roses, and their protec.
ton should be attended to before
the slightest frost occurs.
Take a wood rammer and ram the
soil as hard as a road all around each
plant; then place . forkful or two of
stable or COW manure round the stem.
Let this come up 4 little way under
the branches, but not far, as It Ii the
neck or collar that wants wrapping,
and II this Ii protected, there is little
danger Of the plants being injured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

eight feet apart, they were fastened to
the side wall Of the wagon shed,
with three large hinges for each
hanger.
When not In use they may be held
In position by means Of two large
hooks, and when not In use. they fold
back against the wall and occupy only
about three inches of wall space.
The manner OF making same is plain.
~ illustrated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

Good barns cost money, but when
the farmer once knows that by the
proper construction Of his barn, and
Other outbuildings, he can often save
the work of man. it will readily be-
come clear to him that the invest
ment will pay big interest In the long
run.
The barn shown herewith was de-
signed by Missouri man.
The building will accommodate "A
COWS, IL horses, has box-stalls for
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
CHEESE AND CHEESE DISHES.

a. ~ e
There are many different kinds Of
cheeses. and all palatable. according
to ones taste.
Cheese should never be kept tightly
covered.
When It is dry and hard, CRATE and
keep covered until ready to use. II
may be sprinkled into SOUPS or added
to starchy foods.
Soda added to cheese dishes makes
them more digesdble by softening the
casein.
A soft, rich cheese Is best for cook
ing.
Cheese Is sufficiently cooked when
It is melted; II cooked longer 1t be-
comes tough and leathery.
Cheese Is q very valuable food. be-
Ing rich in proteid and may be used
az q substitute for meat.
Various brands of cheese take their
name from the places where they are
made. Skim-milk cheeses are Edam.
Parmesan and Gruyere. Parmesan IL
80 hard that It is mostly used for
grating. or may be bought In bottles
already grated.
Gruyere has its large holes made by
aeration.
The favorite milk cheeses are Ched-
dar, Gorgonzola and Cheshire.
Cream cheeses are Camembert. Brie
and Neufchatel.
The study Of cheese Is most inter-
esting one. Our American cheeses are
ranking well With those OF foreign
make.
Cheese OF which the Germans are
very fond Is Limberger, which Is very
rich and delicious, and when one can
get It past the nose Is greatly en-
ioyed.
Roquefort IL q French cheese. orig
lnally made Of goats milk. This
cheese IL great favorite as an after
dinner ending.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Bio Yield Of Wheat.

A whea: field owned by Russian
farmer comprising 70 acres at Chero.
kee, Okla, yielded 1921 bushels, an
average of AZ bushels Of So pounds.
The farmer sold this wheat for s1.02
per bnshel, the crop bringing 1885.
exactly $685. more than the entire
quarter section comprising his farm
cost Ave years ago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
GOOD SUPPORT
FOR WAGON BOX


The accompanying Illustration and
this short description will explain
how writer in Michigan Farmer
made q wagon box hanger, or sup
port The particular advantage Of
this hanger over others is that it
folds back out Of the way when not
In use.
Twoinoh by sixinch timbers were
used to make the hangers, two OF
them being used a. shown, placed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Care Of narrowing Sow.

Turing the narrowing hour. the SOW
shoold be kept quiet and should sci.
dom be approached by any person.
She will not need the attention Of
man and as she is extremely nervous
and irritable at this time, all causes
OF excitement should b removed ~
far as possible.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
AIDS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

When keeping bread warm to rise
IN winter, slate stone made warm
On which to set the pan will hasten
the process.
Now that el IS are so scarce, an
eggless cake will be welcome.
Egaless Frultcake.-Take two cups
Of brown sugar, one cup OF molasses,
pint Of boiling coffee, a pound Of fat
salt pork chopped fine, tablespoonful
Of soda, one teaspoonful of cloves, all
spice, ginger and pound Of currants,
half pound Of shredded orange peel,
lemon and citron. and q half pound of
chopped nut meats. Over this pour
the hot coffee and molasses and soda.
Add -four to make stiff. Bake slowly
two hours.
When roasting meat, parboil few
small, juicy turnips until nearly ten
der, then lay them in with the meat.
and haste occasionally until well done.
Never try to boil when using the
oven, as opening the stove will cool
the oven. Parboiling in hot frying
pan will do when the better way Is
not available.
A fine cake mixer when one is
making enough to go to the bother, Is
. small Ice cream freezer can. Put In
the Ingredients and beat with the pad
die by turning the crank
German Mush.-Cook ham or beef
bone until the meat falls of. Salt the
water and stir In oat meal. cook until
well done, then turn out into creased
pans to mold. Slice and fry.
To preserve brooms. dip them for
three minutes in pail Of boiling soap
suds every week. This cleanses them.
makes them more tough and pliable
and they win wear longer.
A delicious accompaniment to fried
chicken Is fried mush. Fry the mush
before it gets cold. It will be crisper
and sweeter than OF 1t were nodded
before 1t Is fried.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

New Work for the Audubons.
Some birds are plucked alive TO
get the feathers FOR women's hats"
so are some husbands"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

All day long the minister vainly
tried 10 define Christianity. and when
the evening was come. his wife told
him to 60 across the street and get
the stone church and put 1t in his vest
pocket
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

He worked and shaved all his life to
move a big stone from one place on
this earth to another. and then he
died, and the undertaken put his body
under the stons-and that Is the whole
story.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

This Was q Lucky Hunter.
What sort Of luck did you have on
your hunting tripf
Great. missed two guides that
shot at by mistake"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

The Chicago Fire could have been pre-
vented with one pail of water, but the
water was not handy. Keep bottle of
HamIins Wizard Oil handy and prevent
the fiery pains of inflammation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

T is not hardships that make
men brave and women heroic.
It 10 the ideas which they mix with their
daily bread and butter. Henderson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Wary LOW

Very Low.
Dolan-I see tn doctor at Rafferty's
Anybody sick?
Kelly-Rafferty Is. His wifes had
twins again!-Puck.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
HoUGHTFULNEss is

doing little kindnesses;
thoughtfulness has an instinct for seeing
the little things that need to be done
and then for doing them. -Ruskin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Hf2N II ~
" q @&kx
E NoBLE-that is more thar

- wealth.
Do right-that Is more than place;
Then In the spirit there IL health
And gladness in the face;
Then thou art with myself at one,
And no man hating, fearest none.
George Mcdonald.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Floor Plan Of Barn.

caves. 50 feet to the peak. The silo
Is 80 feet high.
The construction of the foundation
may vary, according to the material,
and can be more easily and cheaply
secured, but the man who builds any
barn, on a poor foundation, Is max
ing a bad investment. The founda-
ton should be made to stand for all
time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

FOR SALE-aO q. farm in Harlan Co, Neb good
s. room house, barn Ax30, barn AxA, hog house
llXl0, cement cave, storage cistem 20 bbls. wind
mill and well; bldgs; nearly new; al fenced ana
falfa land bal. rough but good grazing land ono
Of best stock farms In 80. Neb. US per q. Smnll
Yield as bu. per a. Harry raiee. Rspabheaa city, xss
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

HE grandest of heroic deeds
are those which are per-
formed within four walls and in domestic
privacy.
The old German Inscription on key,
III rest, / rust is as true Of people as
Of iron.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
fIIS Hall CHKSiciL colfAXI. aAASoSf0as /. 9
Amateur Photographers

W. N. u. DIES MONIES. NO. s2-,s11
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
Many Driven From Home.

Every year, In many parts of the
country, thousands are driven from
their homes by coughs and lung
diseases. Friends and business are
left behind for other climates, but
this is costly and not always sure
A better way-the way of multitudes
is to use DIR. Kings New Dis
covery and cnre yourself at home.
Stay right there, with your friends,
and take this safe medicine. Throat
and lung troubles find quick relief
and health returns. Its help in
coughs, colds, grip, Group, whooping
cough and sore lungs make it a posi-
tive blessing. SOC and $1.OO. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by L. Tan
ner and Fred Wenzler.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
more eloquently than his profes-

more eloquently than his profess
sions.
While a young man, Mr.. Gibson
offered his life upon the altar of his
country. At South Bend, Aug. 8,
1862, he enlisted for three years or
for the war. He was assigned to
Company d of the I'D Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He
engaged in the pursuit Of Bragg
within two months after enlistment.
He fought at Stone River, where
within twenty minutes more than
one third of the regiment was now
ed down. For a time he Law sick
with typhoid fever in hospital at
Nashville.
Many were the engagements In
which he was at the very front.
Once in the far South, he was TAX
en- prisoner by the Confederates,
but was soon exchanged. On July s,
1865, at Indianapolis, he was honor
ably discharged.
AS in war, so in peace since then,
his record has been a splendid one.
One month after his arrival home
in '65, and within four days of
each other, his father and mother
died. Three years later, May 20,
1868, he was united in marriage to
Miss Frances Burnworth. Of this
union, two children are now living;
Miss Hollis Gibson, who has kept
the home for her father since the
mothers death several years ago,
and Mrs. Mark Vanvactor, living
near Plymouth. There survive him
also two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Burden
Of Bladen, Nebraska, and Mrs. Mary
Boggs of South Bend; besides five
grandchildren.
Mr.. Gibson was a staunch Chris
tan, having united when a young
man with the Richland Methodist
Episcopal church. He had served
as Sunday School Superintendent,
and other official ways. He was a
great reader of the Bible, and firm
believer in its teachings.
Though extremely patient during
his long suffering, he welcomed the
rest which he knew soon awaited
him. He left good testimony at
the last, and died with the full
armor on. In the presence of death,
Hope banished Fear. The end came
peacefully Tuesday evening, Feb. ~,
1912, at the age of II years, 10
months, and IA days.
"Scldier rest, thy warfare Ger"
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
LIKE CEMENT POSTS.
Fred s. Appleman In Chicago Ma
tional Show Takes Orders For
1000 New Plymouth Product.

Fred S. Appleman, manufacturer
OF the cement staple post, returned
from Chicago last week after hav-
ing spent two days at the National
Cement Show, which was held in the
Coliseum.
Mr.. Appleman had eighteen of his
posts on exhibition at the show, and
Is more than pleased with the out
look for his product. His encour-
agement is well founded, for during
the two days he secured orders for
nearly two thousand Of his posts.
Being the only cement staple posts
on exhibition they attracted much
attention.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
Obituary.

John and Mary Gibson left their
native state, Kentucky, and arrived
IN Marshall county, Indiana, in the
year 1884. Almost everywhere then
was the primeval forest, and in the
midst Of it, in a tent, this pioneer
couple made their first home. But
their patient, honest toll proved
fruitful. Theirs was one of the
first farms developed within the
county. By their toll, ON this farm
there was produced the first wheat
ever raised in Marshall county.
In those early days were the very
beginnings of our present civiliza-
ton. These two faithful, upright
souls were among our community
builders. Most of their first neigh
bors were the forest tribes,-the
Indians. But new day had dawn
ed upon Marshall county with the
coming of this type of settlers.
Strong-hearted, courageous people
were these whose ruling ambition
was to build well their own homes,
live honest lives, and help those
around them.
County commissioner, builder Of a
church here, owner of a tannery,
maker of a splendid farm, leading
spirit in a community which receiv-
ed from him its name, the Glib
son" neighborhood, and all of this
either accomplished or well under
way back beyond the "forties, -
these facts reveal the sturdy and
worthy stock from whence sprang
our brother whose memory we honor
here today.
Such were the beginnings of one
Of our first families. To John and
Mary Gibson were born thirteen
children. James M. Gibson was
the twelfth child. He was born on
the old homestead four miles south
east of Plymouth, April Is, 1910.
This same place continued to be his
home until six years ago, when
with his daughter he came to live
in Plymouth. Though for the most
part spent in one community, the
life Of Brother Gibson was not mar
rowly circumscribed, but was one of
large influence for good. His life
was unassuming, but was very real.
He was one who could be relied up
on to stand by any cause of right.
He was prompt to do good. Kind
ness and sincerity were not want
ing in him. He believed in the
triumph of good. His actions spoke
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
A Happy Surprise.

A very happy surprise took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. H.
wager, 1913 south Michigan street
Thursday evening, the church choir
came in (as they said) "for short
practice They scarcely began
singing when in came about fifty
members of the U. B. church. Then
for the first time Mr.. and Mrs
wager were reminded they had been
married thirty-six years. After the
greeting and a social chat and fine
two course luncheon, Mr.. George
Baxter gave his experience OF
courtship, which was very pleasing
Rev. Lineberry then gave a most
excellent talk on Marriage" Mrs
Chas. Walburn, in behalf of the en-
tire company presented very fine
cut glass water set that was greatly
appreciated by the recipients. Ali
joined in wishing Mr.. and Mrs
wager many like happy anniversaries
One of the company
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
Who Lost a Spoon?

Clair Rockhill of this city re.
ceived letter from his uncle Guy
Porter of Billingsham, Washington
saying that he was on the beach on
Vancouver Island. and found q
silver spoon. 1t was a souvenir
spoon marked Plymouth, Ind, Aug
IA, 1904.
Was the owner some one who
was lost In wreck, and was this
spoon washed up from a sinking
vessel7 Was it the property OF
some tourist from our city who en-
Joyed a picnic luncheon at the spot
and left the spoonf Who can tel,
the history CT this spoonf ANY
reader of this paper who was on .
trip since Aug. IA, 1904, and lost q
silver spoon, speak up, and claim
the found article.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

In some good stiff practices this
week in preparation for the coming
games.
High School students will be
pleased to learn that our Principal
Mr.. Outer has recently been elect
ed an Honorary member of the
Olympic club, which is composed of
High School boys. There are three
other members, namely Rev. B. F,
WINS, DR.. G. F. Hitchcock and Mr.
Howard Duncan, of the Gas Com
pany.
Schuyler N. Nolan and Joseph J.
Holzbauer are doing the Art work
for the Annual. Holzbauer has sew
eral good cartoons, while Nolan is
working on the panels for the pic
lures of the Senior and Junior
classes at present and is turning
out some very artistic work.
Mr.. Hubert Tanner has kindly con
sented to edit the Alumnae Section
of the Annual An attempt will be
made to make this section more in
teresting than it has been in the
past and We understand that Mr..
Tanner has several good ideas which
he will try to work out. Mrs. Harry
Humrichouser will assist in the
work, as well as Miss Eva Bollman,
who is Secretary of the Alumnae
Association.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
PUBLIC SALE!

six brood sows, bred to farrow from
April Goth to May 18th; nine head
of shoats, weighing 140 TBS. each.
90 fine chickens.
Ten bushels of potatoes.
100 shocks of corn and fodder In
field, about so blu. of corn in bin, 80
shocks of fodder.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS-One
Milwaukee binder, l Milwaukee
mower, 1 hay rake, l Moline nd
ing piow, 1 walking pillow, 2 spike
tooth drags, 3 riding corn cultivat-
ors, single and double shovel plows,
one-horse spring-tooth eultivator,
1 farm wagon, l top buggy, 2 sets of
double work harness, 1 set single
buggy harness, 1 grind stone, l
wheelbarrow, / potato scoop, hay
knike, forks, shovels, and many
other articles not mentioned. Also
some household goods.
TERMS-Sums of SIS and under,
cash in hand. On sums over SIS, a
credit of 9 months will be given,
the purchaser giving his note with
approved freehold security, without
interest if paid when due; if not
paid when due, to draw 8 per cent.
from date until paid, with at
torney's fees. A discount of four
per cent win be given for cash on
all sums over S.. No properly to
be removed until terms of sale are
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07
The Men Who Succeed

as heads of large enterprises are
men of great energy. Success, to-
day, demands health. To all is to
fail. It's utter folly for a man to
endure a weak, rundown, half alive
condition when Electric Bitters will
put him right on his feet in short
order. 'Four bottles did me more
real good than any other medicine
ever took" writes Chas. B. Allen,
Sylvania, Ga. CATER years of
suffering with rheumatism, liver
trouble, stomach disorders and de-
ranged kidneys, I am again, thanks
to Electric Bitters, sound and well. y
Try them. Only so cents at L. Tan
ner's and Fred Wenzler's.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

K G. Collins, Postmaster, Barne-
gat, N. j.. was troubled with a Sc
we're lagrippe cough. He saws: "I
would be completely exhausted after
each fit of violent coughing. I
bought bottle of Foley's Hon ,y
and Tar Compound and before I
had taken it all the coughing spells
had entirely ceased 1t can't be
beat.' Fred Wenzler.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

The most common cause of In
somnia is disorders of the stomach.
Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver
Tablets correct these disorders and
enable you to sleep. For sale by
All Dealers.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

Cumberland, Wis, March AFTER
digging for thirty-six hours the body
of Adolphe Hoppe, well digger. who
was caught in a cavein on farm
near Turtle Lake, Wis, was recovered.
It was hoped to rescue Hoppe alive.