davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
BIGGEST BATTLER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IS.
Plans for the new battlesh1p
Pennsylvania calling for the larg-
est and most formidable warship
in the navy, will be placed in the
hands of prospective bidders next
Friday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
ONE OF 1ST PARTY

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
ELLENSBURG, Wash, Dec. IS.
Andrew j. Davis, 81, a member
of the first party of white men
to cross the plains to settle at
The Dalles, Ore, died here yes
ferday,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
WE NOW HAVE lO3

There are 103 precincts for
voting in Tacoma now. The new
ordinance went through this
morning. The increase in pre-
cincts was "a and it will cost
about $1,000 more to hold an
election in future.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18

Will you be one of the Big Brother and
Sister League?
Every year the Times has assumed the role
of a sort of Proxy Santa Claus; it has seen to it
that the little kiddies of the poor have had some
thing in their stockings on Christmas morn
candy, fruit toys and nice warm things to wear.
The readers of the Times have been liberal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18

oXNARD, CAL, Dec. 1S.-Aft-
er terrorizing the Catitas district
near here and fleeing to the hills,
where he exchanged more than a
score of shots with a posse, Sam
Smythe was captured shortly ait
er noon today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18

Miss Mary Boland, stenograph-
er in the office of Marion Coal
company at Scranton, Pa, who
has been called to Washington to
testify in the Archibald impeach-
ment trial. She is the second
woman who ever testified before
the United States senate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
Trapped By
His Necktie
United Press Leased wire., ,

VANCOUVER, Wash, Dec. is.
Through a little silk slip on his
necktie bearing the name of San
Diego, Cal, haberdasher, H. T.
Carney, alias May Boley," arrest
ed here after endeavoring to bring
a girl here from Burley. Idaho,
FOR alleged Illicit reasons, is to-
lay partially identified as Quinn
Miller. wanted in the California
city for wholesale swindling op-
erations
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
FEARS STARVATION AS
FREE MAN: PREFERS JAIL

1S-Jules Fauthe escaped convict,
meals France starvation
police here he told he had escaped
institution which the of Captain
robbery
reaching France last summer Fauhier said II have
done livelihood failed
food shelter Will you send me
hackfo DEVILS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
Specials in the DAYS News

Los ANGELES, CAL Dec 1s-In court crowded the
the first
called
charged with contributing the delinquency Phelps
a
MEDF0RD, Ore, Dec. 1S-The charge
tember will the before night
afternoon closing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18

Cupid's hands were cold g
) this morning and he was g
only able to pop one couple 6
with his arrows. The two g
; seeking matrimonial bliss 6
came running up to Auditor .
) Stewart for treatment and g
) his remedy was a marriage G
license to ]. l. Lewis and 6
Cora F. Wheeler, both of Sc g
) attic. 6
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
SCOURCECURE
NOW ON TRIAL
(BY WILLIAM G, sHEPHERD.)


BERLIN, Isl sixty victims of
of
the dis
hospital stretchers and in
leading physicians looked
taking Roentgen Xra photos of The Swedish
Berlin officially investigating
DR.. Fredmans treatment behalf of their governments
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
PIERP GETS THERE.

@ Omitted Press Leased Wire.) g
8 WASHINGTON, D. c., g
9 Dec. Isl. Pierpont Nor g
g gan, the New York banker, =.
@ appeared in the committee g
@ room at 2 O'Clock this after g
o noon ready to testify before 6
9 the money trust probers. g
% g
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
CITY ALMOST WENT
INTO THE MOVING
PICTURE BUSINESS

The city went into the moving
picture business this morning
almost.
Recommendation came from
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
What's the Best Title?

to
thai number of
n night
Tacoma Times
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18
OLGA STECK.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec.
1S.-Critically i'll with aprendi-
citis on the day set for her mar
riage to Thomas Lester Matkins
wealthy Chicago banker, Miss
Olga Steck, pretty actress, is
forced today to let Fate choose
between an operation Cr wedding.
Miss Steck was stricken with
appendicitis last night. Clerk
Munson of the marriage tense
bureau rushed to the sick room
and the actress signed the license
in bed.
Lets have the minister do it
now," said Matkins at the bed
side today.
The physician called a halt.
You will have to wait" they
said, until after the operation. v
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-12-18

. 8 @ o o @ o o @ @ o o o 9
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
IS NEARLY READY
FOR THE PRINTER
"The Tiger" Junior Annual Being
Prepared by Pupils of the
High School.

The Junior annual being prepar-
ed by the pupils of the local high
school is about, ready for the print
er. This annual is the f;rst issued
by the school and contains an unus-
ually large number OF cuts of the
various school buildings and high
school organizations
In speaking of it yesterday. Prof.
A. r. Parish said that 1t contained
more cuts than any high school an
nual he had ever seen and was as
good as many college publications
Of a like nature. In short the an
nual Is going to be fine little book
and every one interested In any way
In the local high school should have
a copy. They will be sold at the
very reasonable price Of $1.25.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
HOWARD fURMAN
SERIOUSLY INJURED
Was Playing With His Older Broth.
er When the Accident
Happened.

Little Howard Furman, son of Mr.
and Mrs. A. A. Furman, while play
ing with his older brother a few
evenings ago. was quite seriously
injured.
1t seems that the boys had gone
to bed but were playing and jump.
ing in and out of their bed when
Howard suddenly landed with con-
siderable force upon his brothers
bended knees which struck him in
the bowels and severely bruised
him. The accident ended their play
but nothing serious seemed the mat
ter and both the boys were soon
fast asleep. However, Howard
awakened later in the night in Sc
we're pain and after all the home
remedies had been tried and failed
the doctor was called and has been
in attendance every day since The
lad is reported some better today
but is still unable to eat anything.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Lee-Lindow Wedding.

The Gary Graphic last week pr :
ed the news item that Miss M.--
Lindow of Ada and r. NJ. Lee. a
prosperous farmer of Green Meadow
had been married at Crookston about
month ago. The marriage had re-
manned secret ard their friends
are now busy congratulating them.
Recently the bride resigned as
teacher at the school where she had
been teaching.-Norman County,
Mimi, Index.
The groom, is son Of Mr and
Mrs. P. w. Lee of this city and >has
been conducting s..;ai, in Norr' an
county the past sve years. He 5
y.any friends ,and acluaintances N
hds city and vicinity who will ex-
tend hearty o'ngratulatioS~.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
GIVE A PROGRAM
Scottish Program is Carried Out in
Assembly Roonl-An Enjoy
able Affair.

A Scottish program was given by
a number of the pupils of the loca
high school Friday afternoon in
the assembly room. Quite a number
|of visitors were present and thor.
oughly enjoyed the afternoons en-.
tertainment The program was
rendered as follows:
Scotch songs-Ladies Chorus.
GHmpses of Scottish Life--Robert
Maxon.
Debate Resolved That Julius
Caesar was greater then Napoleon.
Afirmatiye-Den Kelly, Laura
Mccullough and Walter Ruppel
Negative-Harvey Miller, Will
Yungclas and Edith Evans.
Solo Coming Through the Rye
Helen Whitacre.
Scottish Poets-Pearl Spielman.
Reading-A Lesson in Grammar
Elsie Heiden.
Scottish Heroes-Paul Nickerson.
Song-Robin Adair-Ladfes Chor-
us.
A Picture from The Lady of the
Lake--Katie Stafford.
Song-Three Old Maids of Lea
Airline Kearns, Clarine Mueller,
Thelma Crittenden.
The debate was decided by the
judges two to one in favor OF the
negative, but the affirmative put up
very strong defence in favor OF
their heroe.
The last song on the program was
given in costume and was provoca-
tive Of much laughter.
The entire program was very well
rendered and showed that the pu-
pills are being we'll ,rained in rhe-
toricals.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
DATE Fop FIELD
NET IS DECIDED
Boone Valley Athletic Association
to Hold Annual Event on
May 10th.

The field meet and declamatory
contest of the Boone Athletic Asso
citation will be held in Eagle Grove
Friday, May 10, the date of the big
high school event having just been
settled. Many of the local high
school students are planning on go.
ing and it is probable that a special
train will be run for the accommo-
dation of them.
~ The outlook for a good showing
by the local athletes is at present
very bright. The long distance men
are doing especially well In their
work this year. They took long
.asufit at top speed Friday evening
and showed up in good form. Two
miles and a half were covered In
less than fifteen minutes. This was
over a rough road and not on the
track. Porter, a new recruit in
athletics, managed to win out over
Dodge and Meller, both old timers,
by few yards. The exact time TAX
en- by him in the sprint was "A
minutes and 80 seconds. The long
est distance that will be made at the
meet will be one mile, and it is
quite probable that the new man
can cut down his time several Sec
onds by that date. Should Porter
keep up his present form with two
more weeks to train in he should
land the first position for the local
team. Other work Is going on un-
der Prof Meyer. The weight men
look good and first place In one
OF the heavy" events is possible.
Pole vaulting Is also getting easy
for the candidates. "A first or second
place in this event is almost sure.
Hard work is being handed out by
the coach and all the boys will be
rounded into good shape for the
meet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23

not let go and was finally thrown
to the floor. Mr.. Riley's arm is still
hurting him today and one of his
hands is cold and numb. 1t is to be
hoped that no serious consequences
may develop from the injury.
People in turning on their cleo
trio lamps should use only one hand
and not allow it to come in contact
with anything but the switch key.
In taking hold of the electric light
bulb and the socket at the same
time circuit is formed for the cur
rent and if everything is not as it
should be an electric shock follows.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
A Bad Fall.

Chas Miller, drayman in the
employ Of T. D. Butler, is walking
with the aid OF crutehes as result
OF falling out of a car door Satur-
day. Mr.. Miller was unloading some
merchandise at the time and was
walking backwards, carrying an
armful to the dray. hist as he went
to step upon the dray the horses
moved and he fell to the ground, a
distance of about five feet. Mr..
Miller landed on one leg and the
ligaments from the knee to the an
kle were torn lose and are giving
him much pain.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Build Home in 1912 and Rejoice

Build a Home in 1912 and Rejoice
every anniversary thereafter like a
lot of your friends do who gave UP
the chase for elusive riches long ago
and started to build their fortunes
in the good old substantial way of
our Pilgrim Fathers. Remember,
"a rolling stone gathers no moss. y
and nothing will stop family from
rolling quicker than comfortable
home. 1t gives hl lsband. wife and
children something to work for and
once you get such a unison of ac-
ton from the whole family, success
is bound to crown your efforts,
We've been preparing for lot If
home building here this year and
have a stock of lumber that out
classes in quality even that which
your grandfather used when he built
his home sixty years ago, and you
knoM that's going some.' Come
in and see it.
There's No Place Like Home"
diff Young C Clifton,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
DEPUTY AUDITOR
IS APPOINTED
w. n. Harrison of Webster Town
ship is the Successful
Candidate.

w. H. Harrison OF Webster town
ship, has just been appointed deputy
auditor by Auditor Peterson, vice
r. p. Smock resigned. There were
quite number Of applicants for the
position of deputy. The friends OF
Mr.. Harrison testify to his fitness
for the position. He has served in
various township Offices and took a
commercial course in Omaha. The
Freeman Tribune trusts and believes
the appointment will prove salts
factory to all concerned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
An Important Notice.

The Civic improvement League
asks all those who have extra fiow-
er seed or roots of perennials which
they can spare for children desir-
ing to make their homes more at
trt ctive to kindly notify Mrs. Frank
r. Mason, chairman of the commit
tee on children'sl auxiliary work.
Some material of this kind has al
ready been secured and put to GOOD
use and more would be gratefully
received.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
FIGURING VALUE
OF HUMAN LIFE
Prof. Kepford Makes an Interesting
Statement-What tuberculosis
Costs.

Des Moines, April 22.-What i
the average human life worth to ,
community?
A. E. Kepford, state lecturer OF
tuberculosis, in a speech before th'
Associated Charities last week mad,
an interesting estimate of human
values.
Here are some of the estimates:
A 2-year-old babe is worth 5000
A high school graduate is worth
$500.
A college graduate is worth an
incalculable sum.
The average life is worth $2,175
"a lot of people would not want
to pay 5000 for a 2-year-old child,
but they would demand about 81
900, 900 if forced to sell one of their
own" declared Mr.. Kepford.
Erwin Fisher of Yale university
places the average value of persons
dying of tuberculosis at $4,000. ]
estimate the value considerably low
err"
DR.. Kepford then pointed out that
tuberculosis attacks the best spirits
of a community. The brightest, most
energetic and most ambitious per-
sons are the ones snatched in the
clutches of the fell disease, he de-
clared.
tuberculosis doesn't attach itself
to the loafers who sit on the curb
stone and tell vile stories" said Mr.
Kepford. Statistics show the dis
ease is due to malnutrition, over
work, underfeeding and overcrowd-
ing conditions. The malady seeks
out the persons whose vitality has
been sapped by the fierce strain Of
work, worry and misfortune. Thus
it infects the choicest spirits in the
crowded Districts.
The speaker mentioned that nine
ty persons died of the disease in
Des Moines last year. He estimated
from the average worth of human
life, that Des Moines sustained a
financial loss of s195,75O in the
death Of these victims
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
RECEIVES BAD
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Mix Depot Proprietor Meets With
Accident in Turning on
Electric Light.

One OF the Riley brothers in the
milk depot on Des Moines street was
badly shocked by electricity last
evening. He had been washing his
hands and did not stop to dry them.
when he took hold Of the electric
lamp and the socket at the same
time to turn on the light. thereby
forming circuit and the current
went through his arm and hands.
The water on the hands OF course
made matters much worse, He could
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Accident on Illinois Central Railroad
at Iowa Falls in Which
stockmen Lose Their
Lives.
ARE DEMOLISHED.
Eleven Other Stockmen in the Way.
car Escape by Jumping
From the Train.

Iowa Fallsr April 22.- Caught al.
most without warning in the way
car of an Illinois Central stock
train when it was struck by the Sec
ond section of the train, two men
were killed instantly yesterday aft
ernoon and another received injur-
les from which he died last night
after being taken to the hospital.
The dead:
Fred Carson, Otto, Ia.
Fred Bliss, Washta, Ia.
Nels Jourgenson, Anthon, Ia.
All three of the victims were rid
ing in the way car of the first sec
tion Of the train with eleven other
stock men. Several received bruises
in jumping when the second train
was approaching, but the injuries OF
none are serious.
The first section of the train had
stopped at Iowa Falls for water.
The rear end OF the train extended
beyond the Iowa river bridge and
around a curve. The second sec
ton, pulled by two engines, came
down the grade at a high speed and
crashed into the first section. The
two engine crews jumped with the
exception of one fireman. Although
the two engines were demolished
completely, the fireman crawled
from the wreck uninjured.
More than dozen stock cars We're
torn to pieces and three hundred
hogs were killed.
The stock men in the waycar
heard the approach Of the train and
all were able to escape except Car
son, Bliss and Jourgenson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
WHAT ABOUT A
NEW FIRE HOUSE? !?
City Needs New Fire House but has
No Money With Which
to Build One.

There is talk now of the city
council submitting a proposition to
bond the town to secure money with
which to build a new fire proof fire
house The house that has been in
use many years Is in bad condition,
but must be moved soon to give way
to the new high school building
that Is to be erected upon the site.
The city owns lot on Des Moines
street, opposite the Filloon barn,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
DIR. A. H. WEBER,
OF DES MONIES,
The Eye and Ear Doctor,
WILL BE AT
WILSON HOTEL.
ON
MONDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 29
NO. 49,

Mr.. Bert Steiner, the well known
and popular druggist. cured of Sc
rious Optic Nerve disease by DIR.
Weber:
Des Moines, Iowa, April l, 1908.
l hereby wish to publicly express
my appreciation and sincere thanks
to DR.. Weber for his marvellous cure
of my eyes. Myeyes begant to trouble
me about six months ago. did not
pay any attention to them at first,
not thinking anything serious was
the matter. My sight gradually be-
came more dim every day, and al
most before realized it everything
was cloudy and appeared blurred,
and then knew blindness was COM
ing upon me. could not recognize
people only by theii walk and voice.
l could not see ordinary print at all
and could no longer attend to busi-
ness as pharmacist.
Something must be done. l was
personally acquainted with DR..
Weber and had known of his repu-
tation and skill for years. He made
a thorough examination of the inside
of my eye and found had the much
dreaded optic nerve disease. Under
ordinary me'hods of treatment this
disease is considered incurable, but
| started treatment by DR.. Weber's
new method and ray sight gradually
returned so that in few months
time was again enabled to resume
my duty as pharmacist and am
thankful to say that DR.. Weber re-
stored my sight and am able to see
perfectly we'll. l can recommend
DR.. Weber to all having eye trouble.
Very truly yours,
fl BERT STEINER.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Boost for City Beautiful.

Work on the new residence prop
critics of Arthur Mikel and r. E.
Channer on Bank AMI Division
streets, respectively, is progressing
rapidly. Also the work on the Ray
D. Hughes residence on Water street.
1t looks good to see the vacant lots
around our city being filled with
nice new homes and there is nothing
which will add to the "city beauti-
full" and also show surrounding
towns hdw we are growing. so much
as new modern homes
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Will Build new Residence.

A. R. Burleson has purchased a
residence lot in the eight hundred
block on West First street and will
erect fine, new modern residence
thereon this season to be occupied
by his family. The plans are about
complete and work will be begun on
the structure in the near future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Dis Ises of the Eye. Ear. Nose
, and Throat -ured.
Glasses Perfectly Fitted.
Examination Free! Come!

in any manner indebted to said de-
ceased or his estate, will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them In
manner and form as by law requir-
ed. for allowance and payment.
Dated this 22nd day of April A.
D. 1912.
8. w Meadow.
4sf3 Administrator Of said estate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Notice If Appointment of Admins
traitor.

In the district court of the state
OF ,Iowa, In and for Hamilton coun-
ty, In probate.
In the matter OF the estate of L.
S. Bunker. deces ed.
To whom II m. v concern: Notice
Is hereby given. that the undersign-
ed hcs been appointed and has, quail
fled as administrator of the estate
of l.. S. Bunker, late o. Hamilton
county, Iowa. deceased. All persons
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
AMONG THE CLUBS


Mrs. Harry M. Carson will be hos
tess to the Bridge club ON Wednes-
day at $3.50.
The Wednesday 500 club will play
at the home of Mrs. w. c. Burleson
beginning at 2:3O Wednesday after
noon
The Sorosis club will go to Kamrar
on Thursday where they will meet
with Mrs. John H. Neel of that
place.
The ,Swastika Society meet this
week on Wednesday evening with
the Misses Pearl Shipman and Flor
ence Bergersen at the Mrs. L. F.
Houck home.
The Harmony club will meet on
Friday afternoon at 2:3O with Mrs.
John F. Carey. The subject for
study during the afternoon will be
WAGNER and IjS1f
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23
Sunday School Report.

Total enrolment, attendance and
offering at the different local Sun
day schools for April 81:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23

and tits the purpose to put the new
building there or remove the ole
one to that location. The Freeman.
Tribune hardly knows what to say
of the proposition to bond the city,
as it is not sure of the present finan-
cial condition of the exchequer. 1t
Is said that the new electric light
plant is going to cost from $4,000
to 100000 more than the council
estimated it would and it will prob
ably cost $1,000 or $4,000 for the
city to pay for the street paving in
front of lots that will not bear the
expense, and for excavating, etc. If
the city clerk would publish a de-
tailed report of the towns financial
condition the people would be in po-
sition to tell what is best to do with
the matter Of issuing bonds for a
fire house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-23

Strong, bright eyes and a clear
head are the results of Dr.. Weber's
eye and ear treatment and glasses
Call on afternoon, Monday, April
20, at Wilson House. Examination
free. f1*
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-10-02

Review Sale Bills are the BEST.