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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
CAN'T TELL HIS SONS APART
MarveIous Texas Twins Foei Father
Completely and Even Exchanged
Their owsethsarts.

Fort Worth. Tsx.-John Cobb Har-
ris, . wealthy farmer Of Mansfield,
Tex. was compelled to come to Fort
Worth to make = new win bscauss hs
was unable to tell his twin SOFAS apart
The VIII he destroyed gave John Har.
ris certain property and Cobb Harris.
the other twin, other realty. but the
elder Harris had divided his property
Just opposite to his own desires.
Harris sons are twenty-five years Of
age, and are among the most remark.
abb twins In the country. Both srs
six fest, six inches tall and muscular.
With their hats on their father cannot
tell one from the other. The twins
keep . common bank account. and n
ways speak Of "our money" "our
horss" and even ''our GIRL" - they
frequently play . joke on their sweet
hearts BY exchanging thsm-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
BARELY MISSED ROPE
THEN PARDoNEp PRISONER
WEEDS GIRL OF HIe CHOICE.
J. 9. Dalton MarrIes Young Woman
for Whom He Almost Hung, and
10 Made Officer In Kansas
Prison.

Hutchinson, Kan.-After once SEN
fencing him to Be hanged, the state
Of Kansas has given James 8. Dalton
q pardon, and made him an ofncer In
one Of its penal institutions. Incl
dentally 1t has provided him with .
homo and he has . wife to preside
over 1t. Mrs. Dalton being the girl
whose brother got Dalton into all his
trouble. Dalton has charge Of the REQ
ord and Identification department at
the state reformatory here.
Dalton. who IL no relation to the
notorious bandits Of that name, for
merly was travelling salesman for .
hardware company and on one Of his
TRIPS to sabetha met Miss Laura Tay-
lor. They fell in love and became
engaged. One evening while Dalton
was ut the Taylor homo, Miss Tay-
lor's brother got into some trouble
and he and another man asked Dalton
to aid them to escape. At the earnest
pleading Of Miss Taylor, Dalton did 50,
but all three were arrested in Marshall
county and placed in jail at Mary
Vile.
In jail the three men escaped, the
jailer being 30 dangerous wounded
in attempting to stop them that he At
forwards died. Dalton fed from tho
state and At the outbreak Of the Span
ish-American war enlisted and saw
service In Cuba. He settled in Texas
after the war and there, In 1902, was
arrested. taken back to Kansas. tried
and convicted Of tho murder Of the
TALLER. He remained in tho state peni-
tertiary nearly eight years, when his
friends finally obtained parole and
then . pardon for him, the evidence
against him being very weak. In
prison Dalton studied the Bsrtilton
system Of identification and became
an expert and whom paroled was Of
1bred tho position ut the Hutchinson
reformatory. Then. ~ soon - he had
accumulated . little money, he sent
for Miss Taylor and they were mar
rted the other day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
infant 10 Buried Alive.

Santa Barbara. Cal.-LaughinE u
what she considered . good joks. b.
cause she thought she was fooling the
sheriff into taking her an automobile
ride 20 she could sec her husband at
the county jail, Mrs. Margaret Rech.
wife Of Joseph Rech. was brought BE-
for Justice Of the Peace Shoup on .
charge Of completely In the killing OF
her babe. Mrs. Rech does not speak
English, and II was apparent that she
did not understand what It was all
about. Joseph Rech, the husband. IL
accused Of having buried the infant
alive. At his preliminary hearing be
readily admitted the crime. saying he
buried the baby back Of his barn BE-
cause he could not zee his way clssr
to support . family at the prevailing
high cost Of living. Both were held
for trial.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Horeea, 1onauss aplit.

pittsburg. Pa-Ths hill district Of
Pittsburg. who're the stables of many
large contracting firms are located. u
aroused over the discovery Of horrible
crueltiss psrpstratsd upon horses.
Humane agents have received reports
that four horses had their tongues cut
from their mouths and eleven others
an suffering from hAv'- & their tongues
split from end to end.
II IL believed the brute responsible
for the hideous cruelty ID maniac.
but the police are bending every effort
to effect his cautpre.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
s.xered Elnaer !, s.wed on.

Allentown. Pa.-Alfred Stephen. q
machinist. was caught while working
at a buzxsaw and the little finger OF
his left hand was cut on Tying up
the wound and sticking the finger In
his pocket. he walked two miles to
The office Of doctor, who sewed the
evered digit where II belonged. and
was delighted to see circulation re-
stored. The finger may be a little
stiff. but there Is q prospect that the
operation will succeed,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
chain .cordeIIsrsr Handbag.

According to recent reports from
Paris. one Of the latest ideas In con-
nection with cordeliere handbags,
chiefly those made Of fabrics. 10 the
employment Of metal, such as gilt. sill.
YER or platinum chains. N handles.
This Is In the nature Of an innovation
and it will suggest the employment
OF long neck chains. Of course, will be
used only for silk. satin and other
lightweight fabric bags. while for
heavier numbers. such a. tapestry. fur
and leather, stronger. more massive
chain would BE- necessary.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
state AID, Bald heads.

Kansas City. Mo.--At last tho bald.
headed man who seeks thatch for
his shiny poll has found a friend and
advocate. The state Of Kansas has
come to him In his extremity. working
through its drug inspectors. and de-
mands that, when . remedy for bald
heads 10 guaranteed to raise fuxs on
a billiard ball. II must make good or
be taken OF the market
Al result Of certain remedies fall.
ing to keep the promises made on the
labels six druggists were arrested
here. The label said the remedies
contained Quinine and egg. whereas
neither Ingredient was present
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA,
SECURES DRY FARM
ING CONGRESS
FOR 1912.

Inc Term, 0Ty farming 0OoB NV
indicate all that might be implied. II
does not mean . system Of irrigation,
but ono where all the rain fall and
precipitation IL stored up and con-
served in the soil, to b drawn upon
BY scientific and sane processes when
It may be required to forward and In
crease the growth Of grain.
In certain sections Of the Canadian
West % well as In the American
West. there is a portion Of the counr
try in which the soil is the very best
for the growing Of cereals, but the
geographical locations and relative
position to tho rain avenues, do not
give the advantage that other parts
possess in tho matter Of precipitation.
Agricultural science, however. has
been making rapid progress during
the past few years, and 1t Is now A.
certained that It II not altogether the
number Of inches Of rain that n e.
sential to tho growing Of crops, but
its conservation, and that II the
meaning Of DRY farming" DRY
Farming" may well be applied to dis
tricts where there In . heavy rain fall
and better results will follow. The
education Of the public into these new
methods, not new exactly. but such
% have had satisfactory demonstrar
ton. II not alone the purpose Of these
dry-farming Congresses. Ono idea -
to bring into life and into operation
tho great areas Of splendid land lying
within what might be termed semi
arid. without placing them under the
restrictive and expansive process q
irrigation.
Tho Congresses are attended b.
thousands and thsy bring representa-
tivss from al parts Of the world. The
Province Of Alberta, and also Of sas-
katchswan, has taken q vital interest
In the Congresses which have been
held IN tho past two or three years.
The Province Of Alberta has made
provincial exhibits, districts have
shown their products, and last year.
several hundred dollars were taken In
prizes; this year tho Province Of A.
bsrta took prizes ten to one In excess
Of any state In the Union. Alberta
has won eight out Of twenty special
cups, that province taking one. Lsthr
bridge one. Arthur Perry six, and
John Baxter, Edmonton, carrying or
one sweepstakes. When It came -
Q natter Of location for tho Congress
for 1911, the City Of Lethbidge.
which had put up . splendid tight Tor
II, secured the Congress By unanf
nous vote. It u expected that the
Lsthbridgs Congress win b the larsA
ct yet held and Win b the biggsst
convention in the history Of Western
Canada. In emphasizing bis invita-
ton TO Lsthbridgs. one Of the SPEAK.
srs said he had just received tale
gram from Magrath (nsar Lsthbridgsl
stating that Of one thousand acres o.
wheat Just thrashed Hsthsrshaw and
Bradshaw had thrashsd $1,000 bush
els.
Literature sent out recently By he
Canadian Government Agents, which
win bs sent postage frss on apphcar
ton, tells Of hundreds OF splendid
yiAlds IN al parts Of Western Canada
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
FInds $1,000 In an Old Desk.

South Bond, Wash.-At the recent
sale OF the old county courthouse fur
niturs A. w. Hammond bid one dollar
for the judges desk. Az 1t was being
turned over to him he jokingly asked
II everything In the desk went with 1t.
The sheriff answered in the afhrma-
i've. In going through the desk a
short time later Mr.. Hammond found
old warrants amounting to $3.50 and
IN Endorsed check for $3.50. all Of
which were perfectly good Luckily
for the owner. the warrants and
cheek were returned BY Mr.. Ham
mond. the owner having been traced
BY the Endorsement on the check. The
owner had forgotten about them and
thought they were lost for good, but
now remembers they were thrown
hastily into the judges desk some
time ago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
PSYCHIC STENOGRAPHY
GIRL PUPILS HAD TO KISS THEIR
BOSS e3 TIMES A DAY.
Fair Ones Had TO Roll on tho Floor,
% the Split and study the
"Rudimsnts" OF
Love.

Pittsburg. PA dosen beautiful
girls, between the ages OF Is and 10,
appeared in Criminal court here
against W. A. Davis, an attorney.
whom they charged With assault and
battery. Davis arrest followed COM
plants from girls who answered his
advertisements for stsnographers. He
was convicted and given six months
In jail.
It II alleged that Davis, on hiring
young woman, would explain to her
that she must know something about
physiology and love, and have q
knowledge of the bones Of the human
form. that they must have no objec-
ton II their employer kissed them so
times day, or rolled them over the
floor, This the young girls testified.
Davis told them was absolutely essen
tial to make them good stenographers
for his line of business.
When young girl would answer an
advertisement, inserted by Davis 1t IL
said that she was put through the test
In this manner: Kissed 80 times in
ten minutes. rolled over the floor from
the Office door to the front Of the
building. do the split" turn hand
spring, kiss her employer three times
more, then devote two hours to read
ing up physiology and osteopathy.
write 20 letters to tho lawyers client.
kiss the boss ten times more; then
she had nothing to do until tomor-
row"
H. L. Andrews. who formerly con-
Quoted business college, testified
that Davis had been employed by
him. but he was compelled to dis
charge him. owing to his conduct to-
ward pupils who attended his school.
He said he had received complaints
from the young women that he would
sit close to them while giving them
Instructions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
Cow Ento,nbsd In Hay.

Hanover. Wis.-Msn cleaning up the
debris m the farm Of Will Doughless,
near here. In the heart Of the dis .rict
swept by = cyclone. came upon COW
this week buried under pile OF hay.
She was still alive after two weeks
OF imprisonment and had eaten the
hay all about her. though. Of course.
she had nothing to drink.
One Of her legs had been broken in
the crash which sent barn filled
with hay over her as she stood In the
barnyard on the day OF the cyclone
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
TurkIah Medicines.

Old-fashionsd physicians have plenty
sf reliable remedies for cholera. An
agate In the pocket and . hyaeinth o.
the neck are much esteemed. but the
bone Of dead child carried IN he
pocket 10 nearly - sdlcacious- CAol
era, We learn. 10 caused By the moon.
Therefore drink dscoctions Of laurel
while Mars or Mercury 10 In the -.
csndant since these planets are IN
friendly to the moon. We are Glad -
know this, a. We have always had our
doubts about the moon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
wa.h.ub for Jau Women.

Tulsa. Okla.-Women prisoners In
the city jail will no longer be allowed
to serve their sentences In idleness.
Jailer Dixon has purchased supply
OF washtubs. washboards and laundry
soap. and hereafter women prisoners
must do the jail washing. for which
they will receive extra credit on their
sentences.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
court Give. Man AlImonx,

Bismarck. N. D.-A husband sued
for divorce is entitled to alimony and
support. under certain conditions. ac-
cording to decision Of the supreme
court. handed down In the Hagart
case from Grand Forks county. The
fight h over property valued at $4o.-
900.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
? EW York; is the little
things Of life that give US
most concern, the little wor.
ries, the little pleasures that


most concern, the little woc-
ries, the little pleasures that
make or mar our characters,
and 1t is the little things. the acces-
sories-the touches Of individuality
that make ones costume success or
q failure.
We all know the Frenchwoman's
rulegood shoes and gloves always
but up to date accessories are equally
important It matters little II last
years suit is again doing duty this
year, 80 long as 1t ID In first-class con-
dition by pressing and cleaning. But
the accessories worn with It must be
new and up to the minute II one ex-
poets to look we'll dressed. A becom-
ing hat, smart neckwear, and purse
or bag that IL in harmony with the
street costume, and any woman Will
pass the critical eyes Of the world
at large.
There Is an old saying that one can
Judge woman by her footwear, but
the present day Judgment Is largely
Influenced by the neckwsar. The mar
row skirts have forced the footwear
lesson on us. One seldom sees shah
by footwear in these days OF short
skirts and popular priced shoes OF
good quality and style, but It must
be confessed that q smart tailored
suit. good shoes and chic chapeau
do not always go with good neckwear.
Too often women economic on this
detail It In great mistake. Moth
ing proclaims neglect so loudly AZ
stock or guimpe that does not At
snugly, and Is adjusted in haphazard
way with pins set at every angle.
Likewise, low collar that does not
lie perfectly smooth around the neck
Of the frock
Collars Of All Kinds.
Low collars, round and square, and
varying In width from the dsmurs lit
tie Jane Eyre to the regulation Elton
proportions, are seen In Lace and en-
broidery and in the combination OF
the two. Sailor collars and deep
round collars, several inches wider
IN the back than over the shoulders,
are new pattern that promises to bs
popular. They are extremely youth
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02
To Re Sure.

Il wonder why 1t 10 that show girls
look down on ordinary chorus girls.-
We'll. perhaps one reason why they
do 80 II that they are nearly always
taller"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

A man may be member Of the
Elks and wear an overcoat with . fur
COLLAR and still not be an actor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

IRA Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for Chndrsa
ssssAins. sofssns the gums, reduces innamms-
sSon. allAys DAiA. cures wind colo, 3So . bottle
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

The miserablest day We live there's
many . better thing to do than dying.
barley.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

A woman thinks of her future: other
women talk of her past
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

Dr.. Pisros's Pellets, small. sugar-ooatel.
saU to take ~ candy, regulate and inviSos.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-02

"The rest Is q sort Of mist. ! know
that at last we found ourselves In the
basement among the kitchen furnish
ings. There Anne simply had glor.
ious time pricing things. Up to now
she had bought absolutely nothing. SO
woke up with start when she ran
out from dark, underground corner
with q teakettle In her hand.
Isn't this dear?' she asked. And
only so cents-think Of It! How love
ily 1t will look in the flreplace!' So
she bought It
"That isn't all. When we unpacked
1t at home she deliberately marked a
IL in front of the so. Then the first
time her cousin. who is one Of those
women who pride themselves on
knowing the value Of every article on
earth, saw 1t she threw up her hands.
"'My dear!' she cried. Did you get
that kettle for only twelve dolalrs and
a half? Why, you got a perfectly
tremendous bargain. 1t is worth dou-
ble-you can't fool me on antiques!
Where did you get it?'
"'Oh, said Anne, nonchalantly, I
picked 1t up while we were away. l
just happened to run across it.
$50, after ALL" Baird concluded, Il
think I see how by spending half a
dollar and five hours woman can
really accomplish something when she
goes shopping"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
Well Deserved
The Praise That Comes From Thank
full Augusta People.

One kidney remedy has known
merit.
Augusta people rely upon it.
That remedy is Doan's Kidney Pills.
Augusta testimony proves it re-
liable. r
Edward vigneault, blae ksmith. 81
Northern Ave, Augusta, Me-, says: i
first used Doan's Kidney Pills when
living in Lawrence, Mass, twelve or
fourteen years ago. At that time
was suffering badly from a lame and
aching back and every misstep caused
sharp pains in my kidneys. l thought
many times I would have to give up.
A friend told me to try Doan's Kidney
Pills and l did so. They quickly re-
lieved the attack got supply
about two months ago from Willis k.
Partridge's Drug Store and they acted
just as effectively as before estate
ment given July 10, 1909
A CONFIRMED ENDORSEMENT.
Mr.. Vigneault was interviewed on
April 19, 1912, and he added to the
above: you may continue to publish
my former statement. l am always
glad to recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price Sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo
New York sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
Stevens, Mills Grange.

stevens Mills Grange will hold its
annual fair at the hall Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings. Oct.
%. "a and 25. There is to be an exhibit
of fruit and vegetables in the lower
hall and there will be sale of useful
and fancy articles as we'll as candy
and ice cream. Wednesday evening
there is to be an entertainment by
the young people consisting of readirg s
by Ernest Cobb, farce Burglars,
song. Francis Day. reading, Miss liz
zie Read: also a farce, Masterpiece.
Thursday evening there will be must
cal selections by Shorey and Arris. a
character sketch, "Ephram Blacks Po-
litics"; vocal solos by Mrs. George O.
Huard, Hertert Teel, and readings by
Mrs. Florence, Yates Friday evening
there will be a dance and New 4.ng-
land supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
FIRST OF SERIES.
Whist and Dancing Party of Catholic
Women's Charitable Society.

4 large gathering attended the
Whist and Dancing party held, Tues
day evening, Icy the Catholic Women
Charitable Society at Union hail. Wa
ter street Eighteen tables were used
fer Whist ard all We're well filled. Law
renee Colgan was fioor director for
the dancing, performing his part in
pleasing manner. The party was the
first of series which will be held by
the society during the winter months,
and it was considered very success
full both socitlly and financially
Those on the refreshment commit
tee We're: Mrs. William H. Allen, Mrs
Daniel Lynch and Miss Margaret
Fields, and those on the whist com
mittee We're Miss Sarah Leary and
Miss Hattie Enright. Refreshments
We're served by the young ladies OF
the society during the intermission
and music was furnished by Cushing
Orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
MANCHESTER.

J.
Mrs. Sadie Hewitt of East Winthrop
and Harry Lewis of winthrop Mass.
were recent callers at Mrs. Alden Spears.
Mrs, Grace Rollins. who has been Wis
iting in Auburn has returned home
Mrs. Stella Davis, who has been ill at
her home ON the Lake road, is some
what improved
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pease are plan
ming TO go to Watervile in a few days
10 spend the winter. Mr. Pease is to
enter the employ of Henry Brann of that
city
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Farr of West Gar
diner We're recent callers on the Lake
road.
Mrs Sarah Hawkes., who has been Wis
ting her son, DIR. e. S. Hawkes., at Ken
nebunk, and daughter Mrs, Walter
Meader. the past two weeks. returned,
Saturday to her home, The Elms.
Mrs. Alice FAIR returned, Saturday,
from a short visit at her old home in
Litehfield
Miss Ellie Morse and niece of Halo
well We're Sunday guests at Mr.. and
Mrs. Merton o. Fosters at Cherrycroft.
Mrs. Adaline Brown went to Gardiner,
Tuesday, to visit her sister, Mrs. VIM.
sBrann
p. f. Temple of the Pond road lost a
yearIing calf from his pasture. over a
month ago. and although much search
has been made no trace of the lost ami
nal can be found.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Nickerson were
guests. Tuesday, of friends in Chelsea.
Mrs. j w. McCausland of Lakehurst
Farm visited Mrs. Alkaline Brann. Mon
day, at Maplewood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-10-23
WASHINGTON
sept5dtf

ssI EAsT-Mr. and Mrs. Charles r. Over
O'Clock visited, Sunday, at f. A. Brad
= streets at East Palermo, and found Mr.
s3Bradstreet, who is very i'll, as comfor-
81 stable as could be expected
$ Mr. and Mrs Leland Johnston of
~ Washington were guests of A. e. john
ston, day last week.
30 Leslie Cargill and Agnes Peasley of
South Washington We're at W. NJ. Pres
colts, Sunday.
SIS Alton and Everett Overlook of South
liberty are at work for Ernest Light
making apple barrels.
~ Mrs Margie William Of Palermo. who
sshas been visiting relatives and friends
q in Middleboro ard West Upton. Mass
and Bath and Ri tnond, returned Mon
day, and will VI FER brother c. E
Overlook, for f,@ g Us.
s. f. Fuller OF Onion was in this
place last week. buying veal calves ana
lambs
Mrs Mary Turner and children 81
West Liberty We're weekend guests o.
her mother Mrs r. Snkeforth.
Mr.. ard Mrs Walter Light and chill
dren. and Miss Ruth Knowiton of Souft
Liberty. were callers al w. NJ. Pres
colts one evening last week
Miss Mildred Cunningham visited Miss
Josephine Overlook Sunday