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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04
ADDRESSING THE MASSES

ADDRESSING THE MASSES,
What would politician be without his
silk hat?''
"A politician STILL"
II don't agree with YOU"
why not?''
'sThe average politician does some of his
Ioudest talking with his hat off,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04
A STAGE CELEBRITY.

INVESTIGATING FURTHER.
''Dobbles word is as good as his bond
Exactly. How good is his bond?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

1t is a good thing for some man that
the girl who detests doinesticity Is not
making his bed and his bread.--Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

NOT so BAD.
$50 you went out to the zoo?''
Yes
Facetiously3 Did you see anything out
there that looked like me?''
'Yes, l did"
WHAT
"Your little boy was out there with
his nurse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

II the day lahorer really thinks he
knows hard work. let him ask the So
ciety leader for that busy persons day )
programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04
STREET SCENE IN BIRMINGHAM
New York Correspondence Cincinnati
Times Star

New York Correspondence Cincinnati
Times-Star
Navigation on Broadway has its diff
ficulties. One leaps over chasms exca-
waited in the street surface and side
steps taxicabs Ones legs suddenly feel
like bad films, because of the manner
in which the pavement ziggity-zigs from
the engines beneath, and one proceeds
through timber tunnels, built to pro-
tect the vulnerable head from hard ar
ticles falling from height. And there
is always the beggar, and often the
panhandler, and after
milking time the stick-up man. But
Mr.. Merrihew X. Greenfields thinks he'll
stick to Broadway He at least un-
derstands the Broadway point of view.
Il was walking along a street in Bir-
mingham. Ala" said he, "in pleasant
converse with a friend. All at once
the war broke out. A needle built ne
gro damned down the street, lodging
this way and that. He looked to have
eight legs, each six feet long. re was
running so fast. His face looked like
a crayon portrait turned inside out
white surrounded by black, you know.
After him two fat policemen pounded
blip, blip-each with a gun in each
hand. Every now and then they'd turn
those weapons loose--blam, blam--right
there in the crowded street. bullet
|spattered against the wall near me, so
that my cheek was burned by spurts
of hot lead. BY and by recovered the
power of breath. There was lank
man leaning against telephone pole.
He had straw in his mouth. From
time to time he sort of rolled that
straw over and took another bite at
lit. He looked at me from beneath his
hat brim.
'Wha-what's matter? l gasped.
"eThat black terrapin says he,
done stole a pair of shoes. That's what
But says I, remembering that run
ming and shooting. But
That's all right. mister says he
kindly THEY'LL git him yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

country. However. it will probably be
some time Yet before our department.
stores open snug little bars for the re-
freshment of their feminine patrons, or
what is more likely, the hapless husbands
Of their feminine patrons, similar to those
to be found in the large department stores
of London
A STAGE CELEBRITY.
Her mind is not
So very quick.
But she gets on,
Cause she can kick.
INVESTIGATING FURTHER.
"Dobble's word is as pood a a bie hapd -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

A MERMAID.
She had q very winsome smile,
n figure rather trim;
And though she'd never walked mile.
She sure knew how to swim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

closely related in its illustrator to lazi-
ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

THE NEXT INNOVATION.
The caberet show and the menagerie
have invaded the modern department
store in some of the larger cities of this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

PAYING THE PENALTY.
His heart was light
Most every night,
His system, too, was somewhat "lit;"
Next morn his head
Was so like lead,
That he could scarcely carry it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

Women who buy husbands usually are
themselves sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04
RRIEF DECISIONS.

The henpecked of China ought, perhaps.
ITO take heart over the decree that Chi
nese women shall no longer wear trousers
And yet what difference will 1t make
with women who have formed habit?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

From Tennysons Dream of Fair
Women
turning saw, throned on flowery rise.
One sitting on a crimson scarf uilrolleG;
A queen with swarthy cheeks and bold
black eyes,
Brow bound with burning gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

TWO USES.
Though money isn't everything,
As wise men oft declare,
II makes the prima donna sing
And buys the clothes we wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

THE READY RESTAURATEUR.
IF you are pleased with our service. sir,
hope you will come back again.
''And if / am not pleased with your SER
vice?'
81 hope you will keep quiet about it"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-04

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
Upon Fleet street, bloody" implies
/ the worst that one can say of an
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Liberty.
Jan. 90.

Henry Olthoff and son Joe, who
have been very sick the past week
or more, are on the mend.
Albert Todnem left for his home
in Minnesota last week.
Grandma Jansen, who has been
quite poorly of late, is reported in a
very critical state at this writing.
Will Stoppelmoor is visiting
friends at Arlington and other
points.
Prof. A. Kuhn of Dubuque preach
ed in the German Presbyterian
church Sunday.
Several of the boys from here at
tended the Farmers Elevator meet
ing in harrisburg Saturday.
Little Miss vina Greenfield, who
has had an attack of pneumonia, is
convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Melting recent
" spent several days with the
Brownfield family, near harrisburg.
A. j. Arends returned Tuesday
from weeks visit with his mother
and sisters in Arlington.
Jan. 20.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Mulberry Center.

A number of our young people
were given a party at the z. L. Ash
pole home last Thursday night.
Miss LYDIA Elefson, teacher in
Dist No. 2, spent Saturday and Sun
day with her parents in Wright
county. q.
E. l.. Ashpole went to Thompson
Eri&ay on business.
There will be an entertainment
and box social given by the school
in Dist. No. 2, known as the Ash
pole school, next Friday evening,
Jan oath. Everybody invited.
Messrs. Read. Gerard and Edgar
Pringle were county seat visitors
Saturday.
Ad Sherman spent a few days last
week visiting friends near Williams.
Oryille Pringle of Minnesota visit
ed his brother, M. E. Pringle, few
days last week.
Wallace Clark was down from
Minnesota last week helping his
mother-in-law, Mrs. B. E. Segar,
move her household goods from her
farm home, now occupied by Mike
Lee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
NtlG,AB0RnOOD NOTES
Scott.

Mrs. Bonnie Peterson has been on
the Sick list the past few days.
H. j. Prescott was a Gearing
business visitor Saturday.
q. J. Heng visited his daughter,
Mrs. Harry Mallow, at Webster City
Friday.
John Solbrek has had seige OF
the measles the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Westberg
went to DEBORAH Thursday to visit
the latter's parents.
J. b. Langland went to Nevada
Friday to visit friends.
o. f. Olson went to Chicago with
a shipment of stock Sunday.
Benjamin Langland visited his
sister, Mrs Bonnie Burretts, at Cam
bridge, the past week.
o. M. Seyerson was Garden City
business visitor Saturday.
Arthur Knutson of near Buckeye
visited his brother Cernel and fam
lily a few days the past week.
Jan. 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Pleasant Hill.

Manly Gleason had the misfort-
une to have his arm broken while
saving wood at the E. E. Claflin
home the first of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcconnell
spent Sunday with Mrs. Ms par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, near Web
ster City.
: Miss Nell Anderson spent couple
of days with her sister, Mrs. Carl
Sonerholm, the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Godsell
from south of Homer and Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Miller and E. 7. Johnston
of Webster City, were Sunday visit
ors at the Deffenbaugh home.
Mrs. Ethel Adams entertained
Mesdames Eva Adams, Christina Ad-
ans, Mae Ruppel, Minnie Kemmer-
er, Eva Bever and Rose Adams last
Thursday at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shadd Huddlestun
and baby and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Crosby spent Sunday at the Neon
nell home here.
Jan. 20
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21

highest price received was $500 for
the head of the herd. A Mr., Gibbs
of Hancock county purchased nearly
$4,000 worth of cattle at this sale.
Mr.. Jordaman will retire from breed
ing short horns.
The ladies embroidery club recent
ly entertained their families at the
Cheever home in the north part OF
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lewis of Che
kio, Mimi, have been visiting jewell
friends the past week.
Smith and Wells are putting up
K some extra fine ice this winter. They
are getting it from the dredge ditch
southwest of town.
Four carloads of cattle were ship
ped from here Sunday by Geo. Cham
berlin, Frank Johnson, Lars Peter
son and Bert Read.
Jas. Troy of Clifford was in Jewell
Friday on business.
The Jewell Farmers levator Com
pany expect to have manager to-
morrow and settle up the business
| for last year.
Mrs. Frank Snyder attended the
voss funeral in Cedar Rapids lasi
Friday.
Tan %
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
WORDS FROM HOME.
Statements That May Be Investigat-
ed-Testimony of Webster City
Citizens.

When Webster City citizen
comes to che front, telling MS
friends and neighbors of his expert
ence, you can rely on his sincerity
The statements of people residing in
far away places do not command
your confidence. Home endorsement
is the kind that backs Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Such testimony is con-
yincing. Investigation proves it true.
Below is a statement of Webster
City resident No stronger proof OF
merit can be had.
Mrs. G.. E. Dye, 1889 Second ST.,
Webster City. Iowa, says: "Doan's
Kidney Pills did great deal for a
member of my family, when he us
ed them some months ago. He suf-
fered from pain across his loins.
Hearing Doan's Kidney Pills highly
recommended, he got box and they
helped him from the first. In a
short time all the pains left and he
has had no trouble since. | highly
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills to
anyone who has kidney complaint
For sale by all dealers. Price %
cents. FOSTER ilburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no other. d-f-tf
ADVERTISEMENT.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Another Farm Sold.

J. f. King and S. S. Parkhurst OF
this city have sold the former Hall
farm eleven miles northwest OF
Webster City and six miles west OF
Woodstock. containing 25s acres. to
H. j., Walter and James Buell.. Con-
sideration $12750 per acre. Messrs.
King and Parkhurst bought this
place about year ago at 500 per
acre. They have since put on some
improvements in the way OF tile and
buildings, but they made nice
profit on the investment The sale
was effected through the real estate
firm of Buell. & Whitman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Installation of Officers.

The Masons held their installa
ton services last evening. The fol
lowing officers, elected some time
ago for the year 1913, were install
ed:
J. w. Schroeder-worshipful mas
ter.
r. w. Pote-senior warden.
/. J. Sayrs-junior warden.
Melvin Johnson-senior deacon.
c.. o. Barr-junior deacon.
J. w. Young-treasurer.
E. e. Mason-secretary
George W. Lee-senior steward.
F. w. Maag--junior steward.
N. j. Loring- tyler.
P. J. Carbohydrates.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
American Ranch Looted.

Mexico City, Jan. 21.--Rebeis
have raided the ranch and mills OF
j. NJ. Gleason, an American. near
Chiautempam, in the state of Tlax-
Gala, killing four of the employees.
Several women were abducted. The
manager of the ranch. who is Mr.
Gleason's son, and his wife and
child, made their escape with DIM
Guilty. The buildings were looted
and burned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Public Auction.

| will sell at public auction at the
market square next Saturday after
noon, Jan. %, beginning at 1870
O clock, all my household goods
sofa, gas range, center table, three
bed room suits, dining room table,
half dozen chairs, three rockers,
washing machine. rugs, and other
articles too numerous to enumerate.
f1* w. C. Northcraft.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Miss Helen Nye, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. H. S. Nye, entertained
twenty of her friends at her home
on West First street Saturday after
noon from two to five in honor of
her ninth birthday anniversary.
The afternoon was pleasantly
spent in games of various kinds and
dainty refreshments. in which col
or scheme of pink and white was
carried out, were served about I'VE
o'clock.
Miss Helen was the recipient OF
many pretty gifts from her friends.
who. one and all. wished her many
more happy birthdays.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
DINNER AND MUSICAL.

Mrs. Chas. T. Smith entertained a
company of ladies Friday evening
at her home on Prospect and Walnut
streets at $50 dinner. The house
was beautifully decorated in color
scheme of red and green and red
carnations were given as favors. At
ter the delicious four course dinner
the ladies were entertained with a
musical given by Misses Rosalind
Cook, Grace Lee and Matred Whit
ham. There were about forty ladies
present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Public Sale.

Having rented my farm, ! will sell
at public auction without reserve at
my farm where | now reside, "
miles southeast of Ellsworth, Az
miles northeast of Randall, on Tues
day, Jan. 2, 1913, commencing at
HOO a. M, sharp, the following
described property, to-wit.
So HEAD OF LIVE STOCK.
is or 20 head of horses--1 team
of well matched Norman-bred grey
mares, s and IL years old, weight
1900 and 400. both in foal; i team
of we'll matched Norman-bred grey
mares, Z and 10 years. old, weight
14O0 and 1900, both in foal; grey
Norman-bre mare ) years old,
weight 1900; ! grey Norman-bred
mare years old, in foal, weight
1900: / sorrel mare Z years old,
English Shire-bred, weight 1900; /
black mare s years old, weight
1850; / team of bay geldings, and
5 years old, well matched, weight
5000; gelding 4 years old, color
grey, Norman bred. weight 1900; ]
black gelding coming 3 years old,
weight 1900; dark grey mare 3
years old weight 1900: bay coach
driving horse 5 yrs. old, VT. 1900,
broke single and double: l dark
grey Hambletonian driving mare 9
yrs. old, W.T.. 1850, will drive single
or double; bay Coach driving-bred
horse coming yrs. old, W.T.. about
1000; l 2-year old colt.
35 head of cattle-10 head OF
well-bred Shorthorn mich cows,
some are fresh now and some will
be fresh between now and SPRING
25 head of yearling steers, weighing
about 700 lbs. each. One pure bred
Scotch bull. In case of bad wealth
er, stock sold will be cared for at
farm until they can be taken away.
Farm machinery lumber
wagons, / Champion 6foot binder,
Deering 5-foot mower, 2 discs, !
spader. / P. & o. riding cultivator,
q Avery riding cultivators, 3 walk
ing cultivators, X-Ray gang pillow,
l Oliver gang pillow nearly new, l
Oliver sulky pillow nearly new, !
Avery corn planter and John Deere
corn planter with wire. 3 three-sec-
ton harrows, 5 sets of double work
harness, and other articles not here
mentioned.
Hot coffee and free lunch at noon.
Terms of sale: All sums under
$1,000 cash. On all sums of $1,000
and over one years time will be CIV
en- approved notes bearing s pei
cent interest from date of sale. No
property to be removed from the
premises until settled for.
John II. Sparboe.
Gilbert Knudson, Auctioneer.
o. A. Cragwick. Clerk. f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
DELIGHTFUL CARD PARTY.

Miss Ethel Gilmore and Mrs. AL
bert H. Greeley were charming hos
tesses to company of twenty ladies
and gentlemen Friday evening at
the fine new Greeley home on west
Bank street Cards furnished the
evenings entertainment, dainty
handpainted tally cards. the work OF
Miss Cecile Julian, being used. De-
licious light refreshments We're also
served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
SPECIAL TO The PUBLIC.

/ will sell you Skinned Hams,
the best, Tor 1910 per h., by the
whole ham, only one to each Gus
toner.
Sugar Cured Bacon, 10 ne ID.
Choice Jonathan Apples, 81. 35
per basket.
Choice Ben Davis Apples, $1.10
per basket.
Choice Wine Sap Apples, 81. IS
Iper basket.
Onions, 85c per basket
Brooms, that sell for 4Oc each,
now 3 for 85c.
Gallon Cans Of New York APP
pies 35c per can.
Soda Crackers, by the box,::7c
ID, sailed or plain.
Egg O. See, 3 packages Tor Csc.
Choice Alaska Red Salmon, ;
cans for Soc.
Choice Winter Wheat Flour,
$1.25 per sack.
Large White Fish, the best that
was ever brought to this country,
&c ID.
BARNEY BRIN.
ZIG Seneca St. Both Phones.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
SURPRISE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Weseloh were
very happily surprised Friday eve
ming by company of young people
from the German Lutheran church.
who called upon them in their new
home north of the city, bringing
with them we'll filled baskets. The
evening was spent in very jolly
manner and before departing the
guests presented Mr.. and Mrs. Wese-
loh with a half dozen silver tea
spoons
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Snowstorm in Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-A heavy snow
storm greatly impeded trahic in this
city yesterday. With trolley wires
and third rails coated with snow
and sleet. street cars barely more
than crawled over their routes. and
thousands Of persons were late In re-
porting at their various tasks. Tele-
graph wires were affected, although
not demoralised.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Jewell.

Mayor VIM. Anderson and wife
left Wednesday for Florida to spend
the balance of the winter They
will also visit Cuba.
c. A. Jordaman, who held his
short horn cattle sale last Thursday
is well pleased with results. The
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21

and Mrs. A. J Buick in the yicin-
ity of Woodstock on the evening Of
Jan. 14th. The hours were spent in
games and other social enjoyments.
Refreshments were also served. Ey-
erybody voted it royal good time.
Those in attendance were:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Bussey Merchants Lose.

Ottumwa, Jan. 21.-Two business
blocks OF Bussey burned late last
night, the Anspach Hardware COM
pany and the R. NJ. Mick garage. A
call vas sent in for the chemical
wagon from ottumwa. but this was
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
Social Affairs
WEEK END SPREAD.

(. A crowd of high school girls gave
a spread at the home of Miss Katie
Stafford Friday evening. The usual
music, games and informal good
time were enjoyed by all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
ENTERTAIN CLUB.

Misses Fora Trimble and Zoe
Pearson were hostesses to the Treble
Clef club last Saturday afternoon in
the studio of their music instructor,
Miss Ruth Stevenson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21

Davenport, Jan. 30.--While hunt
ing rabbits yesterday Cleo KEN, 10
years old, was accidentally shot in
the leg by Harry Christensen, IA
years old. The shotgun charge tore
of the boys heel. He is in SER
ious condition from loss Of blood.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21

later cancelled. as it could not have
arrived in time. The loss will be
about $4,000. only partially cover
ed by insurance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21
A MERRY PARTY.

A merry party OF young people
we're entertained at the home Of Mr..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-21

Good catsup At shel1on's.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-03-04
President and Vice President Assume Their Duties
Amid Scenes Of Stirring Animation
in Nations Capital
ELABORATE PROGRAM OF THE DAY FOLLOWS FIXED
SCHEDULE COVERING PRACTICALLY FIVE HOURS

Washington, March 4.-Woodrow
Wilson was today naugurated as
president of the United States with
Thomas Il. Marshall as vice president
amid scenes OF stirring animation and
with impressive ceremonies, marked
in the main by simplicity, and Yet re-
tanning that degree of dignity. with
Some of the pomp and spectacular
display which inevitably attaches to
the induction of a new chief executive
of the nation.
The elaborate ceremonies of the day
followed a fixed program covering
practically five hours 1t began in
the morning with the drive of the
president president-elect and vice
president-elect from the White house
TO the capitol where until noon Mr..
Taft was occupied with the measures
passed in tho cioSins hours of The
SiXty-second Congress.
Day Cold and Gray.
Inauguration day dawnrd cold and
gray. \ solid bank Of heavy clouds
completely shut off the sun and threat
ened to carry out the official prediction
Of unsettled weather in the afternoon
or night Win the temperature be-
tween A. and 30 degrees light south
wind famed the city. but no such dis
comfort as attended the inauguration
blizzard four years ago were threat
anaI II Looked b,,yay.r ae IL q 1riZ-
gle nigh; begin at any time
Daylight found things moving swift.
| ly toward the climax of the days pro-
grlm--the inauguration ceremonies at
the east front of the capitol The
streets were roped off, but traffic was
permitted early in the day.
About the Shoreham hotel where
Wilson was stopping. a small crowd,
kept in the distance 10y the police.
waited for a glimpse at the new presi-
dent as he started on his way. Another
crowd, admirers Of Taft. waited at the
white house - get a glimpse of him.
I The grounds were closed and the
crowd waited at a distance. All over
the city there was an air of expectancy
and final preparation. Finishing
touches We're being put on every
where.
Wilson had an engagement TO meet
the newspapermen who were travelling
with him. shortly after o'clock Prao-
tically nothing else was scheduled for
his attention before the time when the
inaugural committee was scheduled to