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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Ch h a RI es r.
Smith & Son,

ed this up installing the educational
exhibit of the Infant Incubators, the
so-called wise men in park manage
ment shouted: Foolish" Yet the
impressive reproduction Of the fa-
nous sea fight this season enters
upon the fifth year of wonderful
prosperity and Creation" after a
prosperous life of three years only
gives way to "Dante's Inferno" for
the sake of Offering a novelty. The
Infant Incubators has now become
more Chicago institution than an
exhibit of the parks and is recogniz-
ed as public boon.
Aside from all those expensive
shows, spectacles and rides, River
view has one asset that other parks
in Chicago and on Coney Island
would pay millions of dollars to pos
sess-great acres, with acres Of
shady trees, immense stretches of
velvety lawn and more flowers than
the vale of Damascus. At Riverview
only the greatest of bands are en-
ployed for the free afternoon and
evening concerts. Just now the fine
band shell is occupied by Americas
own distinguished conductor and
trombone soloist Arthur Pryor,
whose engagement is to last until
August 31st and of whom an emf
nent Chicago musical critic writes:
Sunshine and shadow, darkness and
dawn. laughter and tears, peace and
turmoil, hope and despair-every
human emotion of joy and sorrow,
blended into medley of melody, a
wealth of harmeny and a splendor
of color--at once captivating, en-
chanting and bewildering are these
superb concerts of Mr.. Pryor and his
band"
The trip to Chicago Is incomplete
without a day or evening spent at
cool Riverview.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
LEH|GH TASTES .
DUST OF DEFEAT
Biesser, Moose and Pyle Of "Kear-
ney's Colts Assist in Victory
Over Timmons' Squad.

After attempts on the part of al
most every base ball team in this
part of the state, the Lehigh squad
went down in defeat to the Dun
combe squad Sunday, by the score
of 4 to 2.
Fisher hurled the pillet for the
vanquished, while Biesser of the To-
cal squad did the mound work for
the Duncombe nine. This is the first
defeat of the season for the Lehigh
team, out of twenty-three games
played. They have beaten the Ma
son City team Of the Iowa State
League and other professional teams,
and amateurs have considered them
almost invincible. Manager Kearns
of the local bunch, attempted to
slate the fast bunch to appear in
this city, but could not do it. After
trying for some time for contest
between his beauties and the coal
miners, he consented to loan some
Of his men to Duncombe in order
that they might strengthen for their
game. Yesterday Pyle, Moose and
Biesser of the home bunch went to
Duncombe and lined up with that
town. Pyle is credited with two
scores for the Duncombe bunch.
Moose also got two hits and Biesser
gave them more than they could
withstand from the mound.
The opening inning Of the contest
looked very much like the record
made this season by Lehigh, would
not suffer from yesterdays game.
The first man up for that team, Rue
Corbin, got three baser. The sec
5ond man reached first by an error
and the third man was hit by the
ball, filing the bases with none out.
This looked bad for Lefty" but he
swung into his gait. and allowed the
following man to swing three times
at the atmospheric conditions and
retire to the bench. The next man
received the same treatment and by
way of variety Lefty" caught Cor
bin off third and retired the side.
During the entire session, but two
hits were registered against "Con-
ME" which shows that he has lost
nothing of his ability to do Chinese
puzzles in his line.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
LITTLE GIRL DIES
Of D|PHTHER|A
Passes Away After Brief Illness
Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. N. Whitson.

Little Zola, the seven year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Whitson, who reside on East First
street, died yesterday morning at six
o'clock. The cause of her death was
diphtheria, from which disease the
little one had suffered but a week.
The disease was at first but a slight
case of tonsilitis, but developed rap
idly into diphtheria.
Zola was the elder of the two lit
tie daughters who were the sunshine
of the Whitson home, and this sad
and unexpected taking away is a
great shock to the family. The two
little girls were always together,
there being but years difference in
their ages, and they were notice
able little couple owing to the one
who is now gone being so fair and
the other little sister being dark.
The many friends of the family unite
with the F'reeman-Tribune in SYM
with the family in their
great bereavement.
Owing to the nature of the dis
ease the funeral services will be
private.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
A BALLOONIST PASSES
OVER WEBSTER CITY! !!

ped and the men tried to ascertain
as to the location of the talker for
some time, but could not. After
starting up again one of them looked
up and saw a large balloon, probab-
.ly two hundred feet above them.
They again stopped their car and
inquired as to what the air man
wanted. He wished to know what
town it was that he was passing.
When this information had been
supplied, he told the autoists that
he was the pilot of st. Louis No. 2
and was contending for the honor of
starting in the International races.
A short time later the balloon was
seen a short distance east of the
Chicago & Northwestern railway de-
pot and it is probable that the fly
er was using the railroad as a guide.
This morning dispatches were
sent out saying that other contest
ants had alighted in different places
in Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin.
However, the st. Louis No. bag.
has not yet been heard of. 1t is
thought that it's pilot, P. I. McCol-
lough, may be one of the winners.
In all there were six balloons start
ed from Kansas City and one of the
three who have reached the greatest
distance will be sent to Germany to
enter the international races in
in which the cream of the balloon
men Of all countries are to be enter
ed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
. u
P. l. Mccullough, Pilot Of the st.
Louis No. 2, Contender
in the international
Race.
REPORTED THAT HE MAY WIN.
Passed Here at Midnight and was
Seen by Number Of People
at the Time,
REPORTED THAT HE MAY WIN.

st. Louis No. 2, balloon and an
entree of the elimination race start
ed from Kansas City, Missouri, for
the purpose of ascertaining who
shall represent the United States in
the International races. passed over
this city at about 1890 Saturday
night and caused no little excite
ment among the people who were
still out at that time. The balloon
was first noticed by Bert Barnett
and Chas. Christensen, proprietor Of
the auto livery. The gentlemen
were returning from a trip south of
the city and had reached the Ed
wards farm, when voice seeming
to come from the clouds was heard
by one of them, Their car was stop
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Passes Splendid Examination.

Clerk Gossard Of the local postof-
fee force, who recently took what
Is known as the junction examina-
tion In the mail service, made the
enviable record of answering cor
rectly 11S out Of 120 questions sub
mitted by the department. This is
certainly record to be proud OF
and one seldom made in these exam
took the examination qualifying for
rural carriers given last Saturday,
five of the candidates being from
Webster City, one from Stratford and
one from Jewell, but results are not
yet known.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
UNION SERVICE At
U. B. Church
Good Audience in Attendance Rev.
M. L. Melick Delivers the
Sermon.

A good sized audience attended
the union service at the United
Brethren church Sunday evening
and listened with careful attention
to the sermon delivered by Rev. NJ
L.. MeHck of the English Lutheran
church. Rev. Melick spoke from the
text found in Matthew 1915,
Preach the gospel to every Great
ure." He maintained that the full
fillment of this commandment on the
part of the church was the only re-
ally effective way of meeting all
problems, political, economical, So
cial and religious which confront
our nation today. For in order to
bring about reform and elevate So
ciety two things are necessary; first,
standard of absolute right and JUS
tice which may be adopted by rulers
and subjects; secondly, a power to
bring men up to this standard. In
Christ the speaker found the abso-
lutte standard and in the person of
the Holy Spirit the power which can
enable mankind to live up to the
standard Rev. Melick discounted
the idea maintained by some that
education has the power to remedy
all evils in modern society, for edu-
cation, as he understands it, has
only the power to develop what is
in man. and if man be a knave,
education only increases his power
to do harm and does not in any
sense reform him. In other words,
he claimed that the schools might
educate the mind but that the home
and the church must look after the
spiritual and moral training of the
nation. The address was delivered
in a good clear voice and the mes
sage made foreceful by the speakers
evidently firm conviction of the
truth of the words which he spoke.
Rev. Arthur Metcalf will preach at
the union service next Sunday even
ing at the English Lutheran church.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
THE BIG COMBINED
SHOWS ARE COMING
Eyes Of Local People Again to be
Tested by Hagenbeck- Wallace
Combined Shows Of Three Rings.

Thousands of people have almost
become cross-eyed because of efforts
made to watch all that was going
on in three-ring performance. This
was true the last time the Wallace
Show exhibited here, and now it is
announced that we are again to be
challenged to see all that human
eyes can see under the great tents
Of the Wallace Show, combined with
the Carl Hagenbeck Trained Animal
Show, the date being Aug. 7th.
The Hagenbeck Trained Animals
composed an exhibition which be-
came universally famous, and when
Mr.. Wallace combined that show
with the big circus bearing his name
he did not cut out single act, but
has enlarged his tents and the rings,
and by crowding the acts little
closer together, oftentimes having as
many as ten and twelve at one time,
he has been able to present the pro-
gram of the two popular shows with
out single omission and without
putting In fourth ring.
The combined. Hagenbeck-Wallace
Show ce. .ainly can deliver the goods
when it comes TO presenting a circus
programme Of unequalled variety
and 1t will not be surprising If a
record-breaking crowd is seen upon
our streets when that aggregation
shows here on Aug. 7th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Secures Patent.

J. A. Lyons Of this city has secur-
ed patent on safety brake. APP
plication was made for the patent
on October 25 of last year and II
was granted the 23rd of the present
month. J. d. Porter of this city
and Walter e. Coleman OF Washing
ton, D. c.. We're Mr.. Lyons attor-
neys. 1t usually requires more than
a year to get a patent, hence Mr..
Lyons feels like heartily commencing
his attorneys for getting results SO
soon. The safety brake promises to
be part Of the equipment Of all
trains before long and Mr.. Lyons
believes he has the best thing of the
kind vet patented.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
Have Picnic and Program.

The C. w. B. M. of the Christian
church, will have picnic and pro-
gram Friday afternoon in the court
house park from 2 till 6. The sub
ject is africa" and Rev. A. I. Mar
ton, Mrs. e. Edwards, Mrs. e. F.
Snow, Mrs. F. A. Huddlestun, Mrs.
G. l.. Poland, Miss Bessie Bickford,
Miss Irma Gossard and several others
will give interesting numbers. Mrs.
H. A. Maxon is leader. A large at
tendance is desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30
A Small Fire.

The fire alarm was sounded yes
terday noon on account of fire in
the barn of 0. N. Ross, residing at
the corner of Superior and Walnut
street. One of Mr.. Ross little boys
had secured some matches and set
the fire just to see it burn. When
he saw. what he had done he tried
to put out the blaze. but could not.
The barn was considerably damag-
ed, but the horse that was in 1t at
the time was saved
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

Assistant General Manager Coon,
Supt. of Motor Power, Hair, of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railway, and Gen.
eral Claim Agent r. C. Richards of
the Chicago & Northwestern, passed
through the city Saturday In spec
ial coach on their return trip from
the Safety Committee meeting held
at Eagle Grove on that date. o. X.
Herald, agent of this city, also re-
turned with the railway officials.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30


tificates. Only one of the applicants
who had failed to pass is past 19
years of age. Four had never att
tended school above the eighth
grade, and four are high school
graduates. OF the seven who may
teach on provisional certificates.
only one is past 19 years of age;
two are high school graduates. three
others have attended high school,
one has attended normal school nine
months above the eighth grade, and
one had attended nothing higher
than the eighth grade.
It should be borne in mind always
that many of the applicants at the
June examinations are young peo-
pie, inexperienced as teachers. and
have never taken an examination
before. The results in the Hamil-
ton county examination should be
considered pretty good under the
circumstances. Are not the re-
quirements really too liberal?
"The statement that an average
of 80 per cent with no grade below
rs per cent is required in order to
secure certificate is incorrect. In
order that the truth may be known,
the average and minimum stand
ings for each grade Of uniform coun-
ty certificates are as follows: First
grade, average 85 per cent, no grade
below rs per cent. Second grade,
average rs per cent, no grade be-
low 20 per cent. Third grade, av-
erage 65 per cent, no grade below
60 per cent When additional
teachers are necessary to supply the
schools Of any county, county SUPER
intendents may, on request. obtain
provisional certificates for applicants
who have an average of SIS per cent,
with no grade below SO per cent,
but, should the average grade be 20
per cent or more, the county super
intendent may request a provisional
certificate even though the mini
mum grade is less than 55 per cent.
There is no other occupation in
the state that would accept appli-
cants for positions who have as lit
tie special preparation for the work
as is done in the case of teaching
with special reference to rural
schools today Is not this condition
a tremendous drawback to our
boasted public school system? Even
the farmer would not accept la
borer who really knows as little
about farming as many of our appli-
cants for certificates know about
teaching. We are not complaining
of the young people who attempt the
examinations. but rather of the sys-
tenn that permits the employment OF
persons with insufficient scholastic
qualifications. and practically no
training for the work. Should not
the state require better trained
teachers for our schools? No perma-
nent relief can be expected until
wages sufficiently attractive to make
it worth while to prepare for the oc-
cupation are paid, with ample ia
cilities provided for the training of
teachers for the elementary and rur-
al schools. Our good teachers are
too poorly paid, but an incompetent
teacher is dear at any price,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

Master Plumber to Locate Here.
B. Ermels, will have a first class
plumber in connection with his heat
ing business. He will furnish esti-
mates on this class of work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

f. =. Smith is taking the place of
A. NJ. Garrick as ticket agent at the
Illinois Central depot during the
latter's absence on his summer vaca-
tion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

Miss Minnie Helmick has return
ed to her duties at the Metcalf De-
partment Store after weeks yaca-
tion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

The ladies aid society of the Cass
Center church will give an ice cream
social, Wednesday evening, July 81.
Everybody invited.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-07-30

OF recreations there Is none so
free as 6shing.--William Basse.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-19
pur. From Starr to Finish.

There Is perhaps nothing in caily use
In the home in which purity 10 30 I'M
portant as It is In baking powder On
its purity depends the purity OF the ma
.er!als used the success OF the bakings.
etc. And possibly the one thing that
has served to make Calumet Baking
Powder SO much Of q favorite with the
critical cooks Of the country. Is the fact
that Calumet is pure from start to finish
You can rely on Calumet's purity for
the simple reason that every ounce OF
the materials used IL first tested by ex-
perienced chemists and then mixed with
the utmost care to insure Its uniformity
And standing IN the can or changes OF
weather etc. cannot alter 1t in any re-
spect. 4.
But perhaps the best thing OF all. ~
the fact that Calumet never falls Every
baking in which Calumet Is used. is sure
20 come from the oven as light and as
fluffy as you can wish This not only
means wholesome. tasty foods-out
big economy as we'll. Try Calumet next
bake-day-it's the best baking powder
made-for two Worlds Pure Food
Espositions. one in Chicago, 1877 one
highest awards. Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-19
TbgSERI INDIANS 9iIlBUR0N ISLAND

beautiful. and the fresh verdure
soon fades to the neutral tints OF
its accustomed hopeless aridity.
A few words must be said about
the fauna Tiburon island is so
named because OF the immense
number of sharks that swarm the
sea surrounding it. Pearl oysters
are found near the Punta Tepopa.
but the warlike character of the
Seri has prevented any fishery
from being esta blished there
There are many porpoises and i'm
mense numbers OF green turtles.
while sea-birds of all kinds
abound.
AS regards mammals. there are
said TO be some sheep in the Sert
mountains; but / very much doubt
II they descend SO far south. but
there are one or two scattered
bands OF antelope and a few deer.
To counterbalance this lack OF big
game. there are thousands OF
black backed rattiesnakes. side
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-19
HE SAVED THREE STATES.
Result Of a Stormy Meeting in Oregon Territory
in 1843.

few words of hurried conversation between
two French settlers had important part IN
deciding the question whether the far northwest
territory from which the states OF Washing
ton. Oregon and Idaho were formed. should be-
long to Great Britain or the United states
monument at Champoeg. the Willamette river.
marks the spot where this interesting cpl
sode took place. Theodore T. Geer formerly
governor OF Oregon. tells about 1t in his book.
Fifty Years In @-egon" and quotes from the
story of F. K Matthew, who saved the day for
the United States. says the Youths Companion.
On cloudy May day in 1s43 102 settlers and
Hudson Bay trappers, coming from near and
far. crowded into log building at Champoeg and
held stormy meeting. The Americans stood for
an organized government and acquisition of the
territory by the United States. The Hudson Bay
men stood as firmly opposed, and when a vote
taken 1t hard to tell which had won.
since good many both sides were crowded
about the doors. unable to push their way inside
A division called for. and to make this
possible the rushed out to the little half
acre field in front of the building. There every
body began gesticulating frantically and discus
sing the situation with great excitement.
"All in favor OF the organization follow me-"
shouted Joe Meek. the famous pioneer and hunter
striding to enc side.
The Americans followed to man A count
disclosed the fact that there so men with
Meek and SO opposed with two men both French
men between the opposing forces. not taking sides
and engaged in very earnest conversation
One of these Etenne Iucier. had been led to be-
lieve that heavy taxes would be levied all prop
erty If the Americans organized a government
The tax on a single pane OF glass. he had heard
would be 25 cents. The other. F. X Matthieu
(who is still living In Oregon). in favor of
organization.
ANYWAY" he said to his countryman you
know you have window glass in your house
yet and won't have for long time" (Most Of
the settlers used skins in place Of glass What
difference will 1t make7 And 1t Isn't so. anyway"
The suspense lasted but few moments Then
the two men turned and took their places with
the Americans. While hats flying In the
air and hand-shaking going on the defeated
Hudson Bay men mounted their horses and rode
away. leaving the other party to organize a gov
eminent and later to establish in that wide ter.
ritory three great states Of the American Union
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-19

ness in each side, could not stand tight
clothing, and was irregular. / was COM
pletely run down. On advice I took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and am enjoying good health. It
Il now more than two years and have
not had an ache or pain since. I do al
my own work, washing and everything,
and never have backache any more. I
think your medicine il grand and praise
it to all my.neighbors. If you think my
testimony will help others you may pub
lish it Mrs. OLLIE WooDALL, Nor
tons Gap, Kentucky.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E.Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for ad-
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by q woman,
and held in strict confidence.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-19
Righteous Indignation.

Little Ruth was the youngest daugh-
ter in a very strict Presbyterian fam
lily that especially abhorred profanity
One day little Ruth became exceed
ingly exasperated with one OF her dol
lies In her baby vocabulary she could
find no words to express adequately
her disapproval Of dolly's conduct.
Finally. throwing the offending dol.
ly across the room. she cried, feel
ingly:
My gracious, wish l belonged
to family that sweared!"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-19
SCENT AS AN INSOMNIA CURE.
Pine Needles and Rose Leaves In Pillow Exec
lent SoporifiIcs.

Scent has other attractions than a mere ap-
peal to the nose. London Answers states Any
body, for instance who suffers from insomnia
may find relief in perfumes.
Collect a number Of fresh pine needles and fill
bag with them carefully rip open your pillow
and place the bag amidst the feathers in the pill
low. The perfume Of the pines is often an ex-
cellent soporifc.
A bag Of dried hops used in the same way IL
Just good. Dried rose leaves. mixed with dried
clover heads. give out a delicious perfume and
help a weary one to WOO the god Of sleep.
teaspoonful of eau de cologne in a warm bath
is most refreshing. while scent placed on tho
forehead Of any one who suffers from headache
generally gives relief.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-10-19
Takes Uarlness Philosophical,

Taxes UoIIness PhIIosoPhIeaIIy.
A man whose face Is heavily pitted
through a case Of smallpox in his in
fancy, has been able to extract amuse-
ment from his appearance. Once he
gave an explanation OF 1t by say
ing that he had fallen down d shot
tower.
Asked how he was able to shave
himself. he answered:
with belt punch"