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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1913-10-03
Tells How He Grows "Dads Own
NJ Gardner Creek Details Of Handling Strawberries Which Have
Made Record In the Boise Country this Season.
Sanitary from Start 10 Finish

ilate other ingredients which they
could not use without the aid of phos-
phorus. Phosphorus hastens growth
and brings the plants to full maturity,
Starch in Plants
Potash forms and transfers starch
in plants. Starch first forms in the
leaves; from there it passes through
the cell walls and is carried into the
fruit No other element can take
the place of potash in performing
this work. Potash also influences
the development of the woody or fl
Der part of plants. Therefore 1t will
be seen that the three principal sub
stances required to sustain life and
induce healthy, vigorous growth in
the plants are potash, phospherous
and nitrogen. Each of these sub
stances has its part to perform in
the building of both plant and fruit,
and no one of them can take the
place of any other. You might have
enough nitrogen in your soil to grow
a plant sufficiently large to produce
two quarts of fancy berries, but II
you had only enough PHOSPHORUS to
build one-half quart, then one-half
quart is all the berries the plant
could possibly develop to maturity.
The Building of Crops
To make this plain | will compare
the building of crops with the build
ing of house You might have
enough lumber and plaster to build
a ten-room house but should your
supply of nails be inadequate and no
more nails could be obtained, you
could not complete the building.
Neither can nature build your crops
unless there is plenty of plant and
fruit-building material of the need
full kind for her to draw upon.
Our virgin soil contains all these
properties and we have the purest
of spring water that carries no sign
of typhoid or other death-dealing
poisons with which to polute the
fruit. Add to this the clean, pure
air and bright, warm sun, which kiss
the roses to the cheeks of these beau-
tiful fruits. These. conditions ex-
plain how we grow the largest ber-
ries, and largest quantities Of straw
berries to the acre that are grown in
| the world.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Rural School Picnic.

Miss Jessie Pierce closed very
successful term of school Friday at
the Dave Rose school, southwest of
town. A picnic in the Johnson
woods was planned, but on account
of bad weather it was held in the
school house. A large number Of
friends of both teacher and pupils
We're present in spite of the rain. At
1880 a picnic dinner was partaken
Of. Indoor games were played and a
very enjoyable time is reported.
The students, in token Of the es-
TEEN in which they hold their teach
er, purchased beautiful pin, which
was presented to her in very pref
ty manner by one of her pupils, Miss
Pearl Boynton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
NORWEC|ANS PASS
THROUGH THE CITY

This morning as the eleven thir-
ty-five passenger pulled into the city
the crowd that thronged the plat
form was surprised to see three ex.
ira coaches filled with people and
on the center car was a large ban
ner with these words: "Stavanger-
lagert I America" The coaches
were put on at Ames for the benefit
of the Norwegians going to Canton,
S. D., to big homecoming for citi-
zens from the county Of Stavanger,
Norway, who now reside in America.
Ben Belleson of Jewell is the sec
rotary of the association and had
charge of the special cars, making
arrangements for railroad facilities
from all points to Canton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Goes to Des Moiues,

Miss Ethel Virtue, who has been
on the Freeman Tribune staff for ov-
err a year, left for Des Moines this
morning where she has accept
ed a position as assistant in the
Office of Curator Harlan of the his
torical department OF Iowa. Miss
Virtue has special qualifications for
a position Of that kind. She was ac-
companied to the capital city by her
father, S. X. Virtue. Gerald Blake
will assist on the Freeman-Tribune
as local reporter in Miss Virtues
stead.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
IOWA WEATHER
AND CROP REPORT

Des Moines, June 25.-Excessive-
ly high temperatures and bright
sunshine prevailed until Friday,
when light to heavy showers occur
red in nearly all parts of the state.
In some localities the showers were
unusually heavy, while in others the
amount of rainfall was only trace.
Over strip about two counties
wide, from Polk to Fremont county,
and over Mahaska, Washin gton,
Johnson, Linn, Iowa, Scott and Clin-
ton counties, the amounts ranged
from one to more than three inches.
The high temperature made corn
grow rapidly, and the dry, hot
weather checked the tendency to
rankness in small grain. The con-
ditions were favorable for field
work, and cornfields are now gem
orally clean, and much clover and
alfalfa and some slough grass was
put up in fine condition. The dry
weather, however, cut the straw
berry and cherry crops short, and
was beginning to affect pastures,
oats, potatoes and garden stuff, but
the late rains will be of great bene-
fit to all growing crops. Owing to
cool weather at pollinating time
apples are dropping badly.
The following is summary
showing the acreage of staple crops
as compared with last year: Oats,
80 per cent; spring wheat, 95; win
ter wheat, 102; barley, 90: rye, 81;
fax, SO: tame hay, 90; wild hay.
81; alfalfa, 40; pastures. 80.
Geo. NJ. Chapel.
Section Director.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
system Proves Value.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The par.
eel post system is proving a big
thing and quite lucrative. The re-
ceipts during the first three months
Of operation are over seven million
dollars. But the department doesn't
state how much Is the actual in
crease in postal business due to the
establishment OF the parcel post. Al
any rate, however. the system seems
to be working very well, and none
Of the dire predictions made prev.
ious to its installation appear to
have materialized.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
STRANGERS HAVE
SCRAP IN jewell

Three men travelling from Chi.
cago to Barker, S. D., got off the
train in Jewell this morning with
| the intention of changing cars fol
the north. Just after they had got
ten off the train one of them, who
had been drinking freely it is claim
ed, took offense at something one OF
his travelling companions had said,
while on the train, and knocked
him down. The man got up and
started to run but his assailant, 1t
is said, knocked him down again
and while he was down kicked him
several times upon the head, cutting
and bruising his head considerably.
The third man in the crowd disap-
peared while this was taking place,
and the man who had started the
disturbance then deliberately took
the grip and few dollars in change
from the man he had assaulted, and
boarding freight for the north.
left Jewell. The injured man there
upon told his trouble to the author
tiles at Jewell and they Immediate
ly telephoned Sheriff Nelson to keep
watch for the man who had taken
the freight for the north. About
thirty Sheriff Nelson arrested
man answering to the description
he had received from the Jewell au-
thorities and held him at the depot
until the eleven thirty-five passen-
ger from the south pulled in upon
which the assaulted man had come
from Jewell. He at once identified
the man as the one with whom he
had had the trouble. ... .
The man upon whom the assault
was made is J. T. Plumley of Chi
cago. He with his two companions
were going to Barker, S. D., to work
in railroad camp, Mr.. Plumley be-
ing cook by trade.
At the preliminary hearing this
afternoon before Justice Tucker the
man who started the trouble gavel
his name as Mike McInnery. Mr..
McInnery was convicted of assault
and battery and given fine of $25
and costs, or in default of payment,
seven and one-half days in Jail. As
he could not pay the fine he was
committed to the county Jail.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Picnic in Country.

The ladies missionary society OF
the Congregational church will hold
their annual picnic tomorrow af-
ternoon, June 25th, at the home OF
Mrs. A. F. Bartlett, seven miles east
of town. The husbands of the ladies
are invited to join in this picnic. II
was supposed that the afternoon
train would stop at Reinicker siding
and that those who had no other
conveyance could so by train. but
the matter was taken up with the
railroad officials by Agent Gardner
and the arrangement could not be
made. The trip will therefore have
to be made by auto or other convey
ance. The Bartlett place Is an idea
spot for an outing of this kind and q
fine time is anticipated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Think indian Doc
TOR WILL NOT RETURN

John Leeper, the Mokawa Indian
medicine man who has been practic.
ing here for a month or more has
left the city, some say for good. DR.
E. E. Richardson, member of the
state board of health, and County
Attorney Henderson went to the
rooms of the doctor last Thursday
to investigate his license to practice
as physician and they say the only
license he held was one under sec
ton 1884 of the Iowa Code, as an
itinerant vender of drugs. When
questioned as to his practicing, ex-
perience, ETC., the gentleman told
them he never had studied medicine,
neither expecting to become a ply
stefan or harmacist-that, in fact,
he was simply a blacksmith by
trade and he showed them a picture
of himself working in blacksmith
shop.
The doctor recently left the city,
saying he intended to return in a
couple of weeks. Dr.. Richardson
and Attorney Henderson, however.
think he has gone to stay. Since the
Indian medicine man located here
his Office in the J. r. White flats on
Bank street has been filled at times
with those who desired to consult
him, and many wonderful cures
have been reported by the people he
has treated
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Base Ball Benefit.

A concert and dance will be given
next Monday evening, June 30th, in
the armory opera house for the ben
eft Of the base ball association. The
concert will be given by The Trou-
badors. an orchestral troupe. They
will be assisted by Miss Ruth Pan
cost, a reader. These people are
highly recommended to the local
parties at the head of the benefit
and they invite everybody to turn
out and enjoy the concert and dane
ing party to follow. The concert
will begin at S o'clock and the dance
will be given at the close of the en-
tertainment. Admission to concert,
25 cents. The charge for dancing
will be 10 cents couple for each
dance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Arnolds are Lucky.

The auction sale Of jewelry held
by Newton Ripper during the last
week, came to close Saturday
night. Two more diamond rings
were given away Saturday, one in
the afternoon and one in the even
ing, and by peculiar coincidence,
Mrs. William Arnold was the lucky
winner in the afternoon. while Mr..
Arnold got the one given away in
the evening. Mr.. Ripper says he
will now stock up with new goods
and continue his business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Walter Terrell of this city, dis
trict manager for the Central Life.
reports an unusual business for the
present month, having secured six
teen applications, which counting
out three Sundays, makes an aver
age OF one application for every
working day. Among life insurance
men. this is considered a record far
above the average.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Webster
City postoffice for the week ending
June II, 1918:
c. c. Cronkhits.
Fred Field.
Mrs. Ida Kneff.
James MertZ.
L. J. Pearce.
Mrs. Sarah Thompson.
Mrs. Edna Leroy.
Buford c. Virgins.
If not called for in two weeks will
be sent to dead letter office Wash
ington, d. c. r. G. Clark, P. NJ.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Sent Flags to President.

Mrs. Belle c. Sem of Fort Dodge
has received from J. P. Tumulty,
secretary to President Wilson, ack-
nowledgment of the gross Of silk
American flags she sent the presi-
dent June in the name of the Iowa
Woman's Relief Corps. The flags
were for the personal use of Presi-
dent Wilson and his official family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Visits New Plant,

Ellsworth News: We saw the Ma
tional Sewer Pipe Co.'S building and
equipment at Webster City Tuesday.
Gee! there sure is something to that
concern. 1t made us just a trifie
sore though to think that their cleo
trio light plant is one-fourth larger
than the one it takes to light the
who town Of Ellsworth and part Of
the country. Sunny Long explained
the machinery of the plant so thor
oughly that we were awakened that
night by terrific yell and found
that We had hold of Mrs. Falstaff's
nose with a pair of tweezers and had
1t pulled bout half way out. We
thought we were removing a key
from a belt wheel. Sunny told us
that It cost about $4,000 to put up
each smoke stack for all those kilns
and they're going to cover most of
the prairie between Webster City
and Fort Dodge-eXcuse US, Dun
combe and Highview-with those
kilns. They expect to employ 80
men II they work half the time or
$50 II they work all the time. They
can save big expense by working
just half the time. A st. Louis man
said 1t was the most complete plant
of its kind west of the Mississippi
river and the st. Louis man was the
owner of a similar plant.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Improvement is Slow.

DR.. Forest F. Hall, who was
brought home from Minneapolis Fri
day night and underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis at Mercy hos
pital, is still in serious condition.
The doctor was considerably run
down physically and hence was not
in good shape to withstand the
shock of the operation. His recov-
cry is therefore very slow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Eppel's Orchestra at Okoboji.

Some of the Webster City people
who may intend to spend few
weeks at Lake Okoboji this season
will undoubtedly be glad to learn
that J. v. Eppers thirteen-piece Or
chestra of Boone will be at the Man
haitian at Okoboji from June 25th
until Sept. LIST.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Petition Filed in Court.

r. l.. Bosworth Of Minneapolis has
filed petition in the office of the
clerk of the district court asking
judgment against Newton Ripper
for $2S2.02, alleged due on account.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Billy Warden has resigned his po-
sition as clerk in the Robson cafe
and accepted similar one with the
Nicholson & Olson restaurant. He
takes the place recently made va
cant by Frank Landers. who is in
charge Of the Eagle cafe in Eagle
Grove. recently purchased by Henry
Nicholson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Millinery Store Closed.

The P. H. Yagla millinery depart
ment in the Ed McFarlane store has
been closed for the summer, but
will be opened again later in the
season. Miss Mabel Buelow, trim
mer in this department. will leave
in a few days on a vacation, return
ing to her work later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Parents Warned.

There has been considerable
coasting on the streets of the city
by the boys and last evening the
police gave the parents of some of
the boys warning that it would
have to stop. There has been an
ordinance passed prohibiting this as
it endangers pedestrians, especially
after night.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Sells 26O Acres.

Yesterday H. H. Nicholson sold
his farm of 26O acres six miles
southwest of town to Frank Schwep-
pc, taking in on the deal so acres
belonging to Mr.. Schweppe. The
price, paid was $50 per acre. The
deal was made through the real es-
tate firm of Lund & Seamands.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Some OF the people who visit No
komis park are complaining about
the boys who go In swimming in the
river adjacent to the park in a nude
condition and also the kind of talk
the boys indulge in. The city au-
thorities should look after this con-
dition of affairs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Supplied From Duncombe.

The postoffice at Flugstad will be
closed next Monday and the books
and supplies turned over to the Des
Moines postoffice. The patrons at
Flugstad will receive their mail
hereafter upon a rural route out Of
Duncombe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Tent Show Coming.

The advance agent for a tent
show was in the city yesterday max
ing arrangements for three nights
stand here on June seth and July
1st and End. The show will I'M
doubtedly be located on the lot just
north Of the Illinois Central depot.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

When in need OF new or second
hand furniture. stoves, carpets or
rugs, do not forget the number. 719
Seneca street. Martin phone 355. A.
w. Drake, Prop. 23d6
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

H. D. Moore of Eldon, Iowa, has
accepted position as pharmacist in
the A. H. Rice drug store, vice Wal
ter Nichols, who recently went to
Chicago. Mr.. Moore arrived in the
city last night and took up his new
duties this morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Owing to the fact that other par
ties had planned picnic in Noko-
mis- park for Wednesday, the Baptist
picnic will be held in Huddlestun' s
pasture, south of town. Carriages
at the church not later than eleven
O'Clock. Don't forget.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

The Campfire Girls will enjoy a
picnic in Nokomis park this even
ing. A picnic dinner will be served
at six o'clock and general good
time is anticipated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

The Helping Hand club Of near
Breeze Hill will hold an ice cream
social and bazaar at the home of Ed
Miller. about nine miles north of
town, on Friday. June 27th. The
public are cordially invited to at
tend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Work is progressing nicely on. the
United Brethren church at present
and il no further delays occur the
congregation will be able to worship
there again in about three weeks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
THE Lineup FOR
BIG OPENING DAY

The following will very probably
Ebe the lineup that Webster City
will have on the field onf the open.
ing day of the new ball park:
Logan Corbin-2nd base
Richards-1st base.
Stuart-short stop.
Rue Corbin-3rd base.
Huston-pitcher. 49,
K Moose-catcher.
B. Dodge. F.
Berggren-L. F.
J.. Dodge-R. F.
Pud Boyd-Utility.
The ball ground is in very fine
condition and everything is in read
mess with the exception of the
grandstand which will undoubtedly
be completed by tomorrow evening.
The committee which has charge
of the sale of advertising has been
offered the sum of $33 by the Star
Laundry for the advertising space on
the score board for three years.
Thursday will no doubt be the ban
ner day for base ball in Webster
City, as the great national game
has never before been pushed with
the united enthusiasm that prevails
here at this time. 1t is hoped that
the business men will respond on
next Thursday by closing their
places for a few hours, attending
the game and roofing for the home
boys.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24
Rail- Bows Arrive,

Richards and Huston of Cedar
Falls, two of the Webster City
White Sox, arrived in the city today
and will report for practice this ev-
|ening
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Will Biernatzki is taking much
needed vacation from his duties in
the dry goods department OF the
Mercantile store. Will is forced to
take rest. owing to a general
breakdown in health.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Quite number of Webster City
ball fans attended the game at Dun
eombe Sunday between Woodstock
and Lehigh. The game was won by
Lehigh by score of 9 to @.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman A. Teget
have rented the August Witte prop
erty on Division street, recently
made vacant by the removal Of the
R. A. Kelly family, and will move
into it July first. The house has
been undergoing many repairs and
presents a decided Improvement.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Will Amundson of Radcliffe, has
accepted the position Of night clerk
in the Little Chicago cafe, lately
made vacant by Ray Norton, who
went to Chicago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Ray Wood, who resigned as clerk
in the Scriven grocery store Satur-
day, has accepted job on the farm
of Walter Beightol.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

The Past Grand association will
meet in Elmo hall Thursday after.
noon at $3.50 CLOCK. Every member
is urged to be present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

The appearance of the city park
has been greatly improved by the
trimming of some of the trees.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

There will be initiation at the
regular lodge meeting of the Super
ior Rebekah lodge tomorrow even
ing and it is hoped that large num-
Der will be present. Also all men,
bers of the staff are requested to be
there.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Ralph Sweazey, the twelve year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Swea-
zey, has accepted a position to work
on the John w. Wright farm.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

The Wardrobe has installed a new
three horse power Wagner motor in
their wash room to run the machin-
cry. The old two horse power mo-
tor which they have been using is
not large enough.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

The Pansy club will enjoy a pic
mic supper on Friday evening of this
week At the home Of Mrs. A. G.
Kraemer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

The l.. A. S. of the Christian
church will meet at the home of
Mrs. E. Edwards tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 o'clock for a business
and social session,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Miss Irene Leslie has accepted a
position as Office attendent with
Photographer Traver.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

j. G. Weidlein is erecting fine
new barn on his farm two and one
half miles south of the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-24

Carson & Leonard shipped a car
load of horses to the Chicago market
yesterday.