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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
ININfn-flVE DOLLARS
TAKEN IN AT SOCIAL
Methodists Hold Big Birthday AT.
fair-A Financial and Social
Success.

One OF the largest church socials
of the season was held by the ladies
aid society of the Methodist church
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. T.
Oleson, on Division st. Friday even
ing. A splendid chicken dinner was
served from five-thirty until seven
thirty for which each person paid
as many pennies as they were years
old. While some of the children
and younger people thus got quite a
bargain, still the older ones had to
make up for the times when they
went for half-fare and the gross re-
ceipts for the evening amounted to
sos which will be applied by the la
dies on their subscription to the
new Methodist church.
After dinner all remained for a
social evening on the porch and
lawn, where the children played and
the men engaged in a few athletic
stunts by. way Of exercise. Later in
the evening the following program
was rendered:
Piano solo-Ethel Oleson.
Piano solo-Cecil Julian.
Recitation-Hazel latham
Piano solo-Helen Hearn.
Duet-Myrtle Arnold. Louise Hoi-
aday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
EDGAR SMITH DIES
IN DES MONIES
A Former Webster City Young Man
Death is Caused by
Blood Poisoning.

The sad death OF Edgar Smith.
son of NJ T. Smith, formerly a local
young man, occurred at his home in
Des Moines Sunday afternoon.
Death was, caused from blood pois-
oning which originated from se-
we're attack of tonsilitis. The dis
ease settled in tooth, causing ul-
Eceratfon. Last week his condition
was considered quite serious, but
not by any means dangerous. His
sister, Mrs. Harry E. Whiteman, of
this city, went to Des Moines the
latter part of the week and had
been taking care of him since then.
Saturday night his father. N. T.
Smith, left for Des Moines and was
there at the time of his death. Sun
day morning, Mr.. Smith seemed to
feel we'll and not long before his de-
mise he was walking around the
house. His death comes as sad
blow to his family and friends.
Edgar Smith was born September
3, 1891, in Illinois. While yet a
boy he came to this city with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. T. Smith.
He entered school here and reached
his senior year before quitting. At
that time he purchased The Wilson
cigar stand and operated 1t for
about two years. About three years
ago he left for Des Moines, where he
accepted position with firm as
head bookkeeper. He was united in
marriage to a young lady Of Des
Moines last September.
The funeral will be held in that
city tomorrow fro the home
Of the deceased and the remains
will be inferred in the Des Moines
cemetery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
WOOD
Commencement
Large Crowd Of Patrons and Friends
nt-Teacher is Highly
Complimented.

The commencement exercises of
the Pleasant Wood school, immedi-
ately north Of the city, were held at
the school house Friday evening,
June 7th. A large crowd Of patrons
and friends were present. A very
interesting and entertaining pro-
gram was given by the seven gradu-
ates, assisted by other members of
the school. The orations delivered
were we'll written and did credit to
eighth grade pupils. The class leg
acy given by Miss Mabel Woodman-
see was a very clever paper and the
rose drill and the chorus, The
Farmer Boy, sung in costume, We're
especially appreciated by the audi
ence.
At the conclusion OF the program
the eighth grade diplomas. issued
by the state to graduates Of our
rural schools and emitting the hold
ers to admission to any high school
in the state without examination,
were presented by Mr.. F. A. Wild
er, the director. Before presenting
the diplomas Mr.. Wilder spoke in
the highest terms OF the work which
Meta Robinson had been able to ac-
complish in this district and OF the
appreciation which the patrons Of
the school felt for her faithful and
Intelligent work in the school. Miss
Robinson responded briefly. thank
Ing the people for their interest and
support.
The members OF the graduating
class were as follows:
George BEEN Sylvia Wilder
Nina Klein Mable Woodmansee
Bessie Segar George Woodmansee
Myrtle Woodmansee
At the morning session OF school
the members OF this years graduat-
ing class and the members OF last
years class presented Miss Robin
son with a solid gold hat-pin and a
framed picture as tokens of their
appreciation for what she had done
for them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
WEBSTER CITY, IOWA. TUESDAY, JUNE Il, 1912.
The district court dismissed Mrs.
cofin's petition and granted the di-

The district court dismissed Mrs.
COINS petition and granted the di-
svorce. y
Here is a portion Of the supreme
courts comment on the case:
"The disparity of age is all but
appalling. The difference in ideas
and tastes. and habits Of cleanliness
was Incidental to the disparity Of
age. The marriage ought never to
have been contracted. But having
been contracted 1t ought to have
been performed. Like every marri-
age contract, it was for better or
for worst The promise of such a
marriage was not rosy to begin
with. But it did promise to the
plaintiff home of her own and a
financial reward sufficient to save
her from dependence upon her rela-
tives. She is not to be harshly
Judged because of these considera-
tions. But the very conditions in
to which she voluntarily entered for,
these considerations cannot be laid
before us as grounds Of relief from
the burdens so undertaken. If the
plaintiff was entitled to separate
maintenance, she was entitled to a
divorce. She chose to ask for the
former, rather than the latter. This
she was legally entitled to do. But
the fact that she chose to ask for the
former relief when she was entitled
to neither is circumstance against
her as indicating that she desired
to escape the burden of the marriage
and yet cling to its financial re-
wards. It is sufficient to say that
the plaintiffs gift Of language was
used to It's uttermost IN setting
forth the scorn and derision in
which she held the defendant. 1t
was withering and final. It's per-
usal leaves no room to believe that
she could be lulled into security or
moved by any advances of the de-
fendant."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
MEN PASS
THROUGH THE CITY
Congressional Delegation to Con
gresham Hubbard Funeral on
way to Washington.

The congressional delegation to
the funeral of Congressman Hub
bard, held in Sioux City Saturday
afternoon, passed through Webster
City Saturday night over the Illinois
Central railroad on their return trip
to Washington. Senator'S Kenyon
and Cummins attended the funeral.
Senator Kenyon however, stop
ped OF at his home in
Fort Dodge for q brief stay. Aside
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11
Totals. ...3s 2 q ~ z

Struck out, by jacobson, IL; by
J. Hegarty S. Stolen bases, Sim
mons, Stickman, Moose. Two base
hits. Hegarty 2: Smith l. Three
base hits, Hegarty /. Home runs,
Simmons 1. Bases on balls, of Jac-
OLSON, 1; OF j. Hegarty, 2. Double
plays, Clear Lake, l. Hegarty to
Besser to Bacon. Umpire, Martin.
Time Of game, 1850.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-06-11

The ladies aid society OF Breeze
Hill will meet with Mrs. Leslie
Parker on Thursday afternoon, June
18th, at 2 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
HOW TO PRESERVE HAND
AND HAIR BRUSHES

Do not clean brushes with warm wa
ter and ammonia. 1t yellows and softens
them in time. Use cool water and bak-
ing soda. Let the military brushes wash
each other. rubbing the bristles to-
gether, or rub between the bristles with
the finger tips under the soda. and wa
ter till clean. Rinse thoroughly in cold
water and wipe, then finish drying in
the open air, laying them on their side.
Nail and hand brushes should always
be rinsed in clear. cold water after u.s.
ing and laid on the side by the window.
II used lightly on the hands, which is
really more effective, the bristles will
never become matted down and ruined.
Never leave them on the marble with
the soap in them They seldom dry and
soon spoil in that case.
For economy in toilet soap take the
thin piece moist from use, put a spoon
full boiling water in the hollow of the
new cake and in a few minutes press
the old piece in. 1t cements itself to-
gether in a few hours, and IL used with
little care at first 1t remains till all
is used and there is no waste.
II the new cake is rounding instead OF
hollow use till ii is worn fatter. then
soak the two sides to be cemented to-
gether in a saucer with a little hot wa
ter till softened then press the thin
piece gently down on the cake till the
edges are smooth and let dry before
using
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
DUTIES CHARGED ON
FOREIGN PURCHASES
Makes Their Cost Higher Than in
Our American Shops.

The majority Of American women trav-
cling abroad cannot resist the tempta-
ton of shopping in Paris and the various
other cities visited by the summer tour
ist. Yet in very few instances can ar
ticles be bought for less than that Of
fered for the same thing at home. in
most of our large stores, and very often
the price the gracious shopkeeper is
is the same as here. Then, too, the
duty has to be paid on the return to
America, when all trunks must be opened
before the custom-house officials.
Then It is, and perhaps only then, that
the American women wishes she had LETT
her purchase until she arrived home.
Helpful List.
What most women do not know, how
ever. is the exact duty which has TO be
paid on certain articles, and SO the fol-
lowing list may be of use to travellers,
so that when tempted TO buy these self
same things at French or German shops
the per cent of the duty can be added
mentally to the price the gracious shop
keeper is asking:
Beads. unstrnug, So per cent: other
wise, 50 per cent. Clocks and parts Of
these, 40 per cent Cologne, alcoholic,
per pound. 90 per cent. Corsets, cotton
lace or with embroidered edging, so per
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
THE COSMOS.
Vaudeville.

A few tears OF pathos were mingled
with a great many tears or laughter
during the opening presentations yester-
day afternoon and last night of this
weeks varied bill at the Cosmos Thea
ter. Some old friends received a warm
welcome from the good sized audiences
Of Cosmos patrons, while an English
tragedian of note was introduced to
Washington in an appealing way.
The numerous curtain calls that fol-
lowed the presentation of tabloid
version OF The Bells gave ample tes-
timony OF the impression 1t made. Stew
art Patton, the English tragedian, plays
the role of Matthias with an apparently
easy finish and an appreciation OF this
character which has been essayed by so
many famous actors. He had capable
support from Fred Epitaux. in the roles
Of the father and the judge. Edward
Terry. as the mesmerist and Miss LII
Ian Terry, as Annette.
Excellent taste in the selection Of the
gems of opera has been shown by the
Dore Lyons operate Four; and their
voices showed rich natural melody dur
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Goats climbing ladders. jumping
through hoops, see-sawing, and doing a
score of other stunts" that ordinary
goats seldom. attempt. furnished amuse-
ment for hundreds of Glen Echo Park
patrons yesterday afternoon and again
last night Yesterday marked the in
auguration of the management's policy OF
providing free vaudeville or circus acts
for its visitors. and for the rest OF the
season this will be daily feature at the
resort.
The first act billed was Alvarado's s
Trained Goats. and the stunts done by the
clever little animals proved very awus-
ing TO those who saw them.
All OF the attractions were running last
night. and in spite of the threatening
weather. there was a goodly crowd on
the grounds all the evening. Hundreds
saw the free motion pictures and took
In the various amusement devices, while
all the evening scOres of couples were
on the floor Of the big pavilion dancing TO
the music the popular Charles o
Mills orchestra played for them. AS
usual the heartiest applause was for the
feature numbers. the Spotlight. Moon, and
Shadow dances all being encored.
Thursday night the regular display OF
fireworks will be given. and as usual no
charge for admission will be made. The
new feature act goes on every afternoon
at $50. and every night at e:3o
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
THE CASINO.
Coed Orenine.


The. opening bill 1t the Casino 10 all
that could be deSred in. tho way Of .
thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. The
aots are evenly balanced, and even on
sopehing day everything passed on
without hitch.
THE Boys in Blue" thes feature oct,
won the unstinted applause OF the house
in the presentation OF military feats,
methods of attack and defense. 1t IL
very cieverly designed novelty. and one
that will attract capacity business at
the Casino all the week.
Wilson and Richie couple OF black
They have some new songs and lot Of
fresh jokes, in their routine.
Gates and Blake, the Hebrew and the
travelling man. are funny without over
stepping the line. They depend upon
their abilityf,as comedians to gain IA
vor with sthe audience. They responded
to four encores.
Mcdonald and Kenney have neat
little concoction of character song and
story. Mr.. Mcdonald has a remarkable
lyric tenor voice; his impersonation of
a street urchin is clever. and the ac-
comparing song won him tremendous
applause.
The Van Dyke girls are clever with
the crayon. One girl makes fancy pic
tures while the other does drawings of
the. national political characters. Their
act was applauded long after the picture
curtain had dropped to portray John
Bunny in featuring and funny photo
play
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
ny FRANCES sHAFFER.

The other day when heard a couple
of boys calling each other ''muttonheads'
and few other dreadful things. did not
know whether most to be amused. shock
ed, or enlightened. But when listened
and learned that they were not the least
disturbed. neither hurt nor upset a
particle, the thought occurred TO me that
maybe boys have wholesome way OF
dealing with each other, after all, and
maybe their very bluntness and summary
way of dealing justice only season them
for some of the things they meet inslater
life
Girls, just girls, who play together all
their days. without the rougher, out
spoken. matter element that boys
somehow always work in, often grow up
to be sensitive to criticism, unprepared Tor
rebuke, afraid of any kind of hurt. NO
body ever calls ther. "muttonheads, no
body fights them when they're wrong,
nobody pushes. shoves, and abuses them
until they know they are not little SOW
ereigns in their own right.
And they have II all to learn later on
When criticisms come they quail, are hurt
or resentful; when they meet the ups and
downs of friendship they are not equal to
the tests. and when they face the harsh
er side of life. they are not prepared Tor
the bitter with the sweet ana sometimes
they make a sorry showing.
Does Them Good.
And believe it does boys good, and
would be well for girls. to meet few
rebuffs, to be frankly criticised and be
given a few figurative blows. straight
from the shoulder. for the sake OF later
immunity from the foolish sensitiveness
that sometimes robs men and women OF
half the companionableness that should
be theirs by nature or by training.
For It is not pleasant to be associates
with any one who must be handled with
gloves" all the while, for fear OF CIV
ing offense or somehow treading on
dangerous ground And the most COM
Portable. lovable folk in all this world
are those who give a little leeway to
friendship. who do not exact too much
attention or expect too great alteration.
Maybe back in the days Of childhood
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
Aunt Sally's Advice
to Beauty-Seekers

W. C. D. says: My elbows are so
thick-skinned, goosepimply, and muddy
/ can't wear short sleeves. How can
this condition be overcome?" Don't use
elbows as props. The treatment recon-
mended to Minnie l.. will maks your ell
bows quite presentable.
Ellen B. asks: What should l do
for deep lines under my eyes and across
my forehead?" Such lines, and all
wrinkles. are best obliterated by bath
ing affected portions in a good astring-
ent and tonic lotion. which strengthens
and draws in the relaxed tissue. Here's
a reliable formula; ounce powdered
saxolite. " pint witch hazel; mix and
use daily until entirely relieved.
Minnie L.: The undue redness, rs well
as the pimples, may easily be removed
by using ordinary mercolized wax. Ap-
ply nightly like cold cream, and erase
mornings with warm water. Soon you'll
have a beautifully white, clear. soft and
velvety complexion. Mercolized wax,
sold by all druggists. is better than cos
mctics for any complexion trouble. One
ounce sufficss for most conditions.-Wo-
mans Realm.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
THE GARDEN.

wonderful motion picture produc-
ton in five reels of oliver Twist, a
dramatization OF, Dickens famous story
with that leading American actor, Nat
C. Goodwin. in the stellar role Of Fagin.
supported by a company OF stars. is be-
ing shown at the Garden. formerly the
Imperial Theater. in Ninth Street. and
was enjoyed yesterday by large and
enthusiastic audiences at each per-
formance.
In placing before the Washington thea
ter-going public this most noted OF
American stars in one of his greatest
characters. Manager Tom Moore has en-
abled many TO enjoy Nat c. Goodwin s
acting who have never before had the
opportunity
delightful musical programme by
the Garden Orchestra is rendered in con-
nection with the featuring OF the films.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20

Christie Macdonald. actress, has Just
paid $500 in New York. for a comm for a
pet cat.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20

ing their singing Of . number, Of the
popular parts OF Carmen and sother
operas. Their costumes add TO the
effectiveness Of their entertainment
Another musical treat on the bill was
presented by Fossita, who 10 listed A.
che wizard of the piano arordion.
He seemed to reproduce with ease the
rich tones of big pipe organ.
|. In their skft called Fun In Skating
Rink" the Adams brothers keep the
audience In amazement or In laughter
To his artistry as a roller
skater. one Of the team has added droli
comedy that makes the act seem alto
Feether too short for exhibitions OF his
prowess on skates. Gretchen Spencer
sings, some new romantic and comedy
songs in a pleasing way, and smith ano
walling provoked many laughs with
.aThe Volunteer Pianist The bill IL
well rounded out by Pathe's Animated
Newspaper" and several new picture
plays.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
Deviled Tomatoes.

Twelve fine tomatoes. pared and sliced
nearly half an inch thick, yolks of ;
hard-boiled eggs. pounded; tablespoons
melted butter. same of vinegar, . raw
eggs, beaten light, l teaspoon sugar and
half as much each of made mustard and
salt, a pinch Of cayenne; rub butter
pounded yolks. pepper. salt. mustard and
sugar together, beat hard, add vinegar
and heat to a boil: put this upon the
beaten eggs and whip to a smooth cream;
set in hot water while you broil the
tomatoes over clear Goals in an oyster
broiler. lay this upon a hot dish and
pour the scalding dressing upon them.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
Topics Of Interest to Every Woman
EDITED BY JULIA CHANDLER NAM =
FRANKNESS OF BOYS SAVES
THEM FROM SENSITIVENESS
Girls Gro,y Up Sensifipe TO Criticism Because
They Are Spared in Childhood the Bluntness
with Which Boys Deal NTH Each Other.

there was some one to call them NUT
tonheads." some one to take out the fool
ish little kinds of self that can become
mighty disagreeable IL they are allowed
to grow that way. And those boys. all
the way to manhood. win be told plain
truths that will be as healing as they
may be unpleasant. 1t Is easy to receive
ones lessons in the days when training
Is expected. and mighty hard to walt
until one Is all seasoned with self-ini-
portance, and then be told the things
that should have been learned along the
wa5.
Fault of Training.
Sometimes when you meet folk who
seem to you a bit queer and uncer-
tain. don't you wonder what is back
of 1t, whether 1t is all nature, all
training. or both or neither? II it is
case of just drifting along the easiest
way, with neither parents nor other
interested folk to put a faithful mir
ror in their hands and help them wipe
out the marks Of queerness, they surely
missed a lot
We often say of a child whose home
guidance is very poor or very lax
wait, school life. and the boys Will re-
move the twists and straighten him out.
They will quickly show him what's
they do. for children will not tolerate
a lot of nonsense with each other, and
quickly send an offending little stranger
OF by his lone, to think IT over and
work IL out
But don't you know that between the
first few shocks and the real learning
there is many a small heart-break, and
aren't you always sorry for the little
folk who get their lessons all in a bunch,
and without the leaven Of patience or
sympathy?
Wise to Listen.
In passing. it is the wise folk WHIT
listen to friendly criticism. without q
trace OF Indignation. just as did the lit
tie fellow who heard himself called ali
sorts of unwelcome names and went on
as IL nothing had happened at all.
For 1t is friendly criticism, in the
home and among true friends, that
makes us ''see ourselves as others sc,
u.s."
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
W Use to Listen.

cent. JeweIry and all articles commonly
known as jevelry, 60 per cent. Musical
instruments, Is per cent.
Paintings, Is per cent: by American ar
lists over 20 years old. free. Precious
stones. cut, but unset, 10 per cent: set.
including imitation. so per cent. Pearls
not set or strung. 10 per cent: set, 60
per cent. Silver articles, IS per cent.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
Chocolate Cake.

About two squares chocolate yolk Of
one egg, half cup milk; cook until it
thickens. then cool: add one cup sugar,
butter size of a walnut. half cup milk
with one teaspoonful soda dissolved in it,
one and one-hah cups -four, one tea
spoonful vanilla; use the white Of the
egg for frosting.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-20
Tomato Salad with Cheese.

Pick and slice the tomatoes and ar
range in a salad dish. Make a dressing
Of oil. white wine. pepper and salt and
stir in some grated Parmesan. Pour this
over the tomato, let stand on ice for l5
minutes or so before serving.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-26

AS rule the beginner starts in the
poultry business with great enthusi-
ism. He carefully looks after the
ietails and he gives the best of atten-
ion. In time, however, in many
cases, the enthusiasm wears OF and
le becomes neglectful, then he fails.
If. on the other hand, he does not
Become discouraged, but keeps up his
faithful work, he succeeds. The plant
grows. There is an improvement in
mis- stock, and his enthusiasm, instead
If tagging, is increasing.
Now it is well not to be too enthusi-
lstic at the start. It is apt to breed
,ver-confidence. The beginner in such
cases is apt to build air-castles and
get to that point where he knows it
Ill" A little knowledge is some
times dangerous thing.
It is necessary, of course, to have
some enthusiasm. All enterprises re-
1uire it. Unless heartfelt interest is
taken in the work assigned us we are
apt to poorly perform our duties.
Helter-skelter methods are disas-
:rous. Every muscle should bend to
The proper performance of the work.
The man who begins poultry-culture
with the idea of becoming rich, is
very apt to, sooner or later, sell out
at less than cost. We must not aim
too high.