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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05
UNFORTUNATE DEs MONIES.


Cities that put on their jealous
clothes when the legislature decided
to increase the size Of the capitol
grounds failed to take time to figure
what Des Moines is paying for a
state improvement, according to
George Gallarno, chief clerk of the
municipal department of the audi
tors Office.
while some of those fellows who
think Des Moines is to get every
thing and give nothing are talking,
they ought to stop long enough to
figure out how much Des Moines
property will be lost for taxation
purposes when the improvement is
made" Gallarno said. He figures
that the city will lose $5,757 year,
or that the other property in the city
will make up the difference in the
city income.
The assessed valuation Of the
property to be bought,is 1921, 900,
according to the city assessors
books. This does not include church
property. The taxable value is one
fourth that amount. The city levy
for that valuation was 81.
The city schools and Polk county
will lose close to $4,000. The levies
for the two are about As mills
Register and Leader.
1t is really an imposition upon Des
Des Moines to make her suffer such
burden in securing the capitol
grounds extension. Had the legisla-
ture thought Of this result it might
have made an appropriation for the
relief of the capital city. This re-
minds us of the position of well
known Webster City crouch when
the late Kendall Young beQueathed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05
Scene OF HOL-
OCAUST STILL
A F|RETRAP
New York Building Where l4s
Clothing Operators We're Killed,
Alleged Breaking Laws.

New York, Aug. 2.-The Asch
building. on Washington Place, the
scene Of the Triangle Waist COM
panys fire in March, 1911. when
148 lives were lost. still is a fire.
trap, according to inspectors Of the
bureau Of fire prevention who sum-
moned to court yesterday four occu-
pants of the building on charges OF
violating the fire and labor laws.
The building is occupied by cloth
ing companies as 1t was at the time
of the Triangle fire, and since that
calamity 1t has been placarded free
ly with fire regulations. prohibiting
smoking in the building and reQuir-
ing doors to open outward.
On visit to the building yester-
day the inspectors found the eleva-
tor man and another employee smok-
ing. and found three doors fastened
by spring locks, whereas the author
tiles had ordered that all doors be
kept unlocked. A locked door was
held responsible for the loss Of
many lives at the previous fire. The
proprietor contended that spring
locks, requiring no keys, would not
hinder exit in case of fire, but the
inspectors were not satisfied.
The recent factory fire at Bing-
hamton has aroused the inspectors
to renewed activity toward the pre-
vention of another disaster OF this
sort in New York.
Let us respect gray hairs. espec-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

As a general proposition voters
ought to support their home candi-
date against outsiders, but when the
home candidate is manifestly unfit
for the position he is seeking, the
rule should be ignored. Only clean
and capable men are entitled to your
support, no matter about "home
pride"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

1t is pointed out that Daniel Web
ster received only $4,000 a year as
secretary of state and according to
reports he found the salary insufic-
lent. But it never made much diff
ference to Daniel whether he had
money or not SO long as his friends
were we'll supplied.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

That man Mulhall is not present
ing very much evidence Of con-
have written to his employers is i'm
material. He was trying to make
them believe he was accomplishing
something. If he has letters from
others or can present other irrefut-
able evidence it will be good, but
man who was doing the work Null
hall was doing cannot be relied up
on.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

The tenth annual convention of
Iowa postmasters will be held in &C.
dar Rapids on the 5th and 9th Of
this month. 1t will be the last con-
vention of this kind that many Of
the postmasters will attend, as their
Official heads are dropping into the
basket at terrifying rate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

A report is sent out from Austin,
Texas, to the effect that Roosevelt is
organizing four regiments of rough
riders in Texas, Oklahoma and Ari-
xona to be in readiness to enter Mex
leo as soon as war is declared. The
reports appear to be false, as only
one regiment under Roosevelt would
be necessary to subdue the entire
Greaser nation, then what is the
sense of recruiting four of them?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

From answers received from L.
900 children in Cleveland, Ohio, rel
alive to their likes and dislikes as
to moving picture subjects, 421 fav-
ored western scenes, 2s2 liked scien-
tific and educational pictures and
241 best enjoyed comedy portrayals.
Only 26 voted for crime delineations
and only eight favored scenes de-
picting sorrow. Moving picture
managers may get some valuable
pointers from these facts. The blood
and thunder pictures, together with
the more sad ones, might prof1tably
be cut out.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

What will the Sioux City Journal
do il compelled to choose between
Senator Cummins and B. F. Keltz?
The Journal doesn't love either gen
tleman.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

A young man at st. Louis explod-
ed a mine in Forest park near that
city a few days ago by means OF a
wireless spark. The spark was sent
from tower a mile away. It is
claimed the test shows that a bat
tleship or a fort might be destroyed
in that manner. The inventor s
name is Berneys Johnson. He plant
ed the mine and connected it by wire
with a pint can filed with gunpow-
der. This can was connected with
a receiving instrument. When he
pressed the key of the wireless the
spark passed to the receiver and
then to the gunpowder. exploding
the mine. .....
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

The recent marriage OF U. S.
Grant was the occasion for lot OF
slush and nonsense in the big pa
pers and now the b. p's are filing
UP their columns with the heated
denial Of Mr.. Grant that his new
wife is IS years old. She is only
3d." he declares, then follows a col
umn or two in the b. p's over her
age. If there is a man, woman or
child in the country, outside OF the
Grant family, who cares a continen-
tai whether the lady is 80 or IS let
him or her hold up a hand. No re-
sponses. ..,.... ..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

olds, in the famous California case.
In other words, it is most desirable
that Judge Van Wagenen is better
advocate of law enforcement than
the man "higher up"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

The Freeman-Tribune wants to
make the prediction that Hamilton
county will give Senator Cummins a
plurality Of at least 1900 for Unit
cd States senator at the primaries
next year no matter who the other
candidates may be. "a
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

It is astonishing how soon the
whole conscience begins to unravel,
If single stitch drops; one little
sin INDUCED in makes a hole you
could put your head through
Charles Buxton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05
THE WORST VET

Iowa City Republican: Probably
Senator Cummins has hired Bert
Keltz to run for senator on the bull
moose ticket, #
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

A shortage in the grape corp is
reported. This means, probably,
that Secretary Bryan will be COM
PEELED to make one or two extra
Chautauqua addresses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

"Mulhall is a liar" shouts demo-
cratic leader Underwood. No doubt
of it, but the evidence he presents
in the way of letters and other docu-
ments is good. The fact that he has
involved some democrats in ques-
tionable conduct is the occasion of
Mr.. Underwood's outburst. When
only republicans were being grilled
Mr.. Underwood thought it great
sport. It is fine for the Frenchman
to hunt the tiger, but when the tig-
er hunts the Frenchman it is what
Gen. Sherman said war is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

The city Of Des Moines has finally
won in the fight for municipal own
ership of the waterworks in that
town. A couple of years ago the
court appointed Judges F. R. Gay
nor, Charles Ransier and R. M.
Wright to determine the value Of
the plant. After making thorough
Investigation they put value OF
$2,302,522 upon it. The company
refused and appealed to the United
States supreme court. The supreme
court would not interfere and now
the company has agreed to accept
that sum for the property. Bonds
will be issued and the transfer will
probably be made about the first Of
next January.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

When Roosevelt acquired title to
the Panama canal zone the demo-
Gratis saw visions of Imperialism
and INDUCED in a lot of unjust crit
tcism. Now the democratic admins
tration has negotiated a treaty with
Nicaragua, whereby, in considera-
ton of the magnificent sum Of 3d.
100000, that country gives the
United States a perpetual canal
franchise across the "Nicaraguan
route"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

Hartley a few days ago voted
down a proposition for a public lib
rary. The women gave the project
q big majority, but the men gave a
bigger one against it. ..-.
A farmer who has tried it says q
good way to keep the boys on the
farm is to make it possible for them
to get away from 1t. Hence the
farmer who can afford it will lose
nothing by having an automobile or
q team for his boys.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

The Manson Democrat says the
days of the red nose prohibition
skulker. who keeps liquor in his GEL
lar, are near an end. This is due to
the Kenyon-Webb law. The Demo
crat declares that it will soon be i'm
possible for the cellar drinker to get
his stuff unless he goes to some
town that has saloons. Yet Eugene
Chain, late prohibition candidate
for. president, declared in Webster
City a few weeks ago that the Ken
yon-Webb law didn't amount to any
thing and that the liquor interests
were very well satisfied with it. Mr..
Chain either didn't know what he
was talking about or he purposely
misrepresented the scope Of the
measure.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05
Dissolution Notice,

To whom 1t may concern: This is
to notify the public that at the jan
uary, 1918, meeting OF the stock
holders Of the Queen Mig. Co. Of
Webster City, Iowa. 1t was decided
to sell the machinery and stock and
discontinue business in the corporate
name of Queen Mfg. Co.
Queen Mfg. Co.,
Sf4 by A. S. Burnell, President.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

Wonder what would have happen
ed to the money of the country If it
had been President Wilson in 1897
instead of President Cleveland?
Cleveland stood as a stone wall
against the Bryan idea of free and
coinage of both gold and
silver at the unequal ratio Of 16 to
/ and thereby saved the credit OF
the nation. At that time it was
charged that Cleveland was acting
on the orders Of Wall street. Few
believed the charge then and nobody
believes it now. Cleveland was
greater ma than he had credit for
being during his life time. He had
the courage to resist practically his
entire party when he believed the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05
NOW

Bring in your fur oyercoats
NOW
and have them refined. The Mod
ern Cleaners, Office at Cash & Lehl-
hard's. 7-17t4H
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05

Let us respect gray hairs, espec-
tally our own. P. Sem.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-08-05
party wrong. Now there is not a
democrat in Washington who dare
resist the democratic caucus.

1t is claimed by democrats in
Iowa that this state lost one of its
internal revenue offices that South
Carolina might have one, and it is
pointed out that Iowa did not need
the two as the collections amounted
to only $1,125,642.43 last year. AS
matter of fact, the internal rev.
enue collections of Iowa are not
large, but they are much larger
than those of South Carolina. ,Ac-
cording to the record there was only
1885, 03.72 collected in South Caro-
lima last year. Hence it is reason
able to conclude that the loss of a
district to Iowa is occasioned by a
desire of the administration to re-
ward a faithful democratic state.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
Time Never Quite Takes Away
The Keen Edge of Injustice
Children Who Are Disciplined Without Under
standing Garry Memory of Parents Inius-
fice Through Life

the point the writer makes-did the bad
little boy forgive his parents? Quite
likely he did. but quite likely he remem-
bered.
For II 10 strange that time. which soft
ems many things Infinitely harder to bear
when they happen. never quite takes
away the sharp edge of injustice,
whether It is felt In the days Of childhood
or the harder days later on.
And because the discipline that passes
from parent to child In bound to rankle
In the years to come II there IL a re-
membrance OF injustice. along with pun
ishment, II II well for parents to learn
how to climb down from the heights OF
their years OF experience. to look through
the eyes OF a little child and to remem.
ber that sometimes he lacks the word
to plead his own cause.
Sometimes. too. he may be tight wher
grown folks are wrong and he may moi
forget as the years slip Away.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
Rich, Elusive, Lasting
Perfume at Small Cost
(Aunt Sally in wcman's Renlm.)

(Aunt Sally in wcman's Renlm)
In an inexpensive extract to be had
at any drug store, there Is concealed
the perfumed tincture of thousand
blossoms. and by a very simple method
this marvellous compound odor Is re-
leased in full fragrance-one of the
rarest. subtlest, most fascinatingly
elusive perfumes known.
Two drains of formal concentrate.
combined with four ounces deodorized
aleohol-thats the formula. I wonder
IL any of the readers of this depart
ment have ever heard of this and tried
it. ] have made up a quantity OF this
delightful bouquet at the trifiing cost
Of 81 Ia cents an ounce. and know Of
no ready-made perfume. not even the
very costliest. that can equal 1t. It
Is an odor that one can not forget
permeating. yet delicate and lasting. I
poured the ingredients into my largest
cologne bottle. after thoroughly rms
ing it. then corked the bottle fmme-
distely, that none OF its precious con-
tents might be wasted
Flornal concentrate is sold and rec
commended by Afheck's and other ra.
liable drug stores
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
THE cHuDREN's CORNER.

Children Dear-In your set Of paste
board box furniture you will like to have
a stunning claw-legsed table like the onc
sketched here. And It IL very easy to
make. Can you guess what the legs are
made Of?
rm afraid you couldn't. 30 VIII tell
you. They are two tin candy tongs bent
out and crossed in the middle at right
angles. Tie the two tongs together or
sew them firmly with thread to a small
piece of pasteboard. Bend out the
claws" 20 that the legs will sit well OIL
the 0oor.
Now cut round piece Of cardboard OF
Q square piece or ind q box cover II
the size you desire your table and paste
this neatly over the cardboard to which
the legs are sewed. This covers up the
stitches. II you wish to have q cloth on
your table you can paste on q lace dolly
OF paper or some fabric that pleases
you.
think that Miss Dollie will be c.
lighted with xh5s table. Don't you thini
%. tool 4RINcEss sPnAWAx.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
FADS AND FANCIES
OF LOCAL SHOPS
News Notes Gathered in the Store,
Of Washington BY The Busy
Shopper.

Flexible rhinestone bands for the hair
are increasing in popularity rather than
lessening. They are very narrow, some
times merely one line Of the brilIiants.
In others there are two lines, either
show between. The prices charged for
them are from 4s cents up, the average
being about 81. Imitation TURQUOISE
shell bandeaux are also worn. but are
more expensive. whether set with rhine
stones or carved.
Those who enjoy writing summer
notes out Of doors will delight in the
small pads Of pale tinted note paper de-
signed for this purpose. They are to be
had in two sizes. The paper IL smooth
and Of good quality, the hard back and
cover Of the pad exactly matching the
tint Of the paper. A pencil il attached
to the side of each pad, which also
matches II, and has q top of glass in
the same color Such pads make pretty
bon voyage gifts. although they are
priced at only "a cents and 80 cents each.
The washable net petticoat Is a novelty
in summer lingerie. 1t Is unlined. and Ii
shaped in the upper body Of the skirt
20 that II has practically no fullness. At
the bottom IL . twelve-inch hounce of
the net, set on the skirt with ribbon-run
beading. This Is sS,'5. Underbodices to
match are to be had at $a69 each. Shad-
ow lace underwear Is equally sheer. and
all articles come in II, even the night
gowns. Silk undershirts woven to imi-
ta.s the shadow lace are among the
novelties. and are called shadow lace
shirts. They are q tribe more than S
each At the same amount may be had
the plain silk shirts embroidered at the
top, and with fair-sized rhinestones
added to the design. The newest shoulder
straps on evening wear garments are
formed merely Of fine rope OF pearls
strung on tough thread.
A hairpin holder for the handbag or
the travelling bag 10 made OF suede and
holds . full package Of hairpins OF me-
dium or large size. This useful item 10
q little less than 81. It IL the shape and
length Of the package Of hairpins. and
the top clasps down much like case
for scissors
Much has been said about the charm
OF the boudoir cap. but less is known
about the new bathrobe hoods These
are made In Q variety Of shapes. all
very large. Some have . long peak.
which fops down over the side Of the
head or back and a cape effect which
falls over the shoulders. with space
cut over the shoulders In the back Of
the hood. which displays the neck and
10 cool These hoods are Of the same
material a. the bathrobe. They may Be
attached 70 II or b entirely sepayata
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
New Bathing Cap il Also sun.hade.

A decided novelty Is the combination
bathing cap and hat. This is made up
In fine quality of pure white rubber
The hat Is modelled on the lines of the
regulation pique and linen beach hats.
having gored crown and three-inch
brtm, finished with eight rows of ma
chine stitching. A strap of the rubber
extends around the CROWN and 10 I'm
ished with large rubber-covered but
ton and three short ends.
The inside of the hat Is constructed
In cap shape and finished with an ad-
Unstable elastic band. which latter,
when drawn closely over the head, In
sures absolute safety against contact
with the water. while the brim Of the
hat protects the eyes from the glare Of
the SUM-.
The same hats. minus the inside cap.
come expressly for the use Of motorists
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
Ability in Race NTH Beauty
Wins in Business World
Purely Because of Their Beauty Have Made
No Lasting Impression Upon the Public.
by JULIA CHANDLER MANI.

Is beauty an asset to the ambitious
girl?
VIII pretty face help a woman to at
tain business success?
Ask the first ten girls you meet. and
nine of them will tell you that the gift
of feminine loveliness means half the
battle already won for any girl who has
to earn her living.
offhand it would seem to be true, but
1t isn't
Just the other day / was talking to
the private secretary Of the sales man.
ager of a big business concern. She
hasn't been in his Office very long and
she isn't going to stay.
when / applied for the position" she
told me, Mr.. Blank looked me over
much as 1 imagine he would a horse
he thought of buying. Silently summing
up my good points Cphysically) he told
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20

In one evening gown lemon-colored
chiffon and blue chiffon are combined; In
another. palest pink and brick red.
One of the most striking new parasols
IL scarlet, with clusters Of cherries fas-
tened between the ribs, to suggest a
border
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20


education is most incomplete unless she
has learned:
To sew.
To cook.
To mend.
70 be gentle.
To value time.
To dress peatly-
To keep a secret
To avoid idleness.
To be self-reliant-
To darn stockings.
To respect old age.
t. make good bread.
To keep a house tidy.
To be above gossiping.
To make home happy.
To control her temper.
To take care of the sick.
To take care of the baby.
To sweep down cobwebs.
To marry a man for his worth.
To read the very best of books.
To take plenty OF active exercise.
To be a helpmate to her husband.
To keep clear of trashy literatureA
To be light-hearted and feetfooted.
To be a womanly woman under all
circumstances.
We think so, too.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20
SOME SMALL THINGS
WORTH REMEMBERING
Helpful Hints That will Be Appre.
ciated BY Every House.

Helpful Hints That Will Be Appre-
eiated BY Every House.
wife.
A pure, unscented soap is the only kind
to use for baby's bath or for people with
very thin skins
Wine stains may be removed with
methylated spirits, finally freshening IL
with chloroform to restore the color.
1t doesn't take any more time to pre-
pare ices than to make pies, and they are
far better desserts for hot weather.
Housekeepers should plan to have sim.
pie meals, especially dinners, in hot
weather. using fruits always. instead OF
made desserts.
Pineappleade is made with shredded
pineapple. Sweeten and pour a quart ol
fresh boiled water over the pine, cool
then chill; strain and serve.
Graham gems are made with two cup,
Of graham -four, one tablespoonful OF
lard, two tablespoonfuls of sugar, two
teaspoonfuls Of baking powder and salt
Mix stiff with milk.
A preserve closet should be cool and
dark II it has a glass door hang black
curtain over it. 1t Is a good plan to wrar
Jars of cherries, raspbefries, and straw
berries in paper to exclude the light.
To remove tan, an old-fashioned rem
edy is to mix magnesia on soft water,
then apply the soap for a minute or two.
Wash of with soft water and CASTLE
soap and rinse with clear water.
Linen or corded material garments
should be ironed over an ordinary ironing
board, taking care to iron lengthwise O
directly crosswise. Ironing even a little
on the bias will put them out of shape.
A delicious dish of peppers Is made In
this way: Wash. halve, and seed the pep
pers, then run through q food chopper.
Put little butter in frying pan. Add the
peppers and their Juice and half cupful
Of stock. Simmer till tender.
People much exposed to dust-as on
motor or train journeys-should give their
eyes bath in an eyecup several times a
day. using either q boric acid solution or
a salt solution. The latter can be made
at home by dissolving q teaspoonful Of
table salt In pint Of boiling water.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20

1t doesn't take any more time to pre-
pare ices than to make pies, and they are
far better desserts for hot weather.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20

Wine stains may be removed with
methylated spirits, finally freshening it
with chloroform to restore the color.
The Washington herald., 1913-07-20

Housekeepers should plan to have SIM
pie meals, especially dinners, in hot
weather. using fruits always. instead of
| made desserts.