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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-01-18
PROTECTING SEED CORN
FROM MICE.

FROM MICE.
One of the requirements in the
winter storage of seed corn is te
have it stored beyond the reach
of mice. Many a bushel Of good
seed corn has been completely
destroyed during the winter by
the depredations of mice. There
can be no excuse for thinking
that the mice may not find it.
they invariably do find it, and
unless it is amply protected, SER
ious damage is bound to occur.
The only advisable course to fol-
low is to prepare for them when
the corn is put in storage.
If the corn is stored by hang
ing it up with sUring or Irvine, it
is a good plan to stretch several
lengths of strong fence wire in
the store-room, and suspend the
strings Of corn from these wires.
Where it is stored on corn trees,
the lower portion of the upright
should be completely wrapped
with tin for a few inches, or a
circular piece of tin fitted about
this lower portion.
Another good method of stor-
age is to make up several crates
and line them with window
screen. They can be made in
any size, preferably about two
feet by three feet, using four
inch board material in making
them. By making the sides
comparatively open; it permits a
good circulation Of air through
the crate, and still the Innings
will prevent any damage from
mice. Good seed corn deserves
ample protection. %. NJ. Olson,
Minnesota Agricultural College.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT.
How to make the punishment
fit the crime is a problem that
becomes increasingly difficult for
the Judges in the lower criminal
courts as the intimate relation
between poverty and so-called
becomes more apparent.
Chicago judge seems to have
solved the problem admirably,
however, in one case at least.
He had just imposed severe
jail sentences on half a dozen
women shoplifters when a Wom-
an in shabby attire and in tears
was brought before him, charged
with having stolen a tiny pair of
shoes. MY baby needed them
badly, she said, and I had no
money to buy them with" The
woman trembled and sobbed.
You stole the shoes, though"
the judge replied sterny, and I
will sentence you to one hours
Imprisonment in the ante-room
the police station downstairs"
There is a whole volume of
.riminology and penology in that
little incident. Boston Globe.
Gov. Hall has added another to
ais creditable score of righteous
by retaining Gen. Allen
Jumel, the gallant Confederate
veteran, in the position Of keeper
# the state capitol. Gen. Jumel
did the state some service
throughout the years of his youth
md strength, and it would have
'een distressing to see him
deprived Of the means of self
.upport in his old age.
onville Chief.
FOR SALE-200 acres of Oak.
Ash, Gum and Cypress timber.
one mile from Dubuisson
on Southern Pacific.
to sell by variety or in
)t. Reasonable terms {
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-01-18

FOR SALE-20O acres of Oak.
Ash, Gum and Cypress timber.
within one mile from Dubuisson
station on Southern Pacific.
Willing to sell by variety or in
lot. Reasonable terms.
Apply,
4. VIDRINE,
1873 Opelousas, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-01-18

Was fined Cost
Will Green .- SIS 90 81 90
Boddley Weathery 5 90
Will Jones'. so / 90
W B Ivey-- 8 so / 90
Albert Dogue.. 10 90
Total turned over to
$$34 SO
Report of E. J. Leblanc, clerk
and tax collector, was read as
follows:
Regular taxes collected
for 1912-S 759 35
Special tax e S collected
for 1912- 379 65
Licenses collected for
1918 1910 90
Total turned over to
treasurer 5000 90
Report of John Mangiaracina,
Jr., Treasurer, was read as fol-
lows:
Statement to JAM, 7, 1913:
Dec. 8, 1912. Bal due
from M. & F. Banks 152 or
Interest on Dec. balance 81
Reed from Lud Darnall,
Marshal. "a so
Reed from E.. J. Lee
Blanc, clerk and tax
collector:
Regular taxes of 1872. 759 IS.
Special taxes of 1912 379 65.
Licenses Of 1912- 35 90.
Licenses of 1913-.-. 1875 90
Vouchers paid
No. 100 to 12O
inclusive.S 303 IS
Balance in NJ. &
F. Bank, Gen.
Fund ..$1057 03
Balance in NJ. &
F. Bank, Imp.
Fund 1875 90
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
june TWELFTH FOR
OFFICIAL iowa DAY
Date Upon Which Iowa Became a
State May be Celebrated as
iowa Day."

The Iowa State Manufacturers
Bureau, as we'll as others interested,
are launching movement to estab-
Ilish June 18th as Iowa Day." on
which date wild rose, the official
floral insignia of the state, should
be worn.
Those in charge of the movement
feel that the state is lacking in SEN
5timent, for not once has the date
fJune 12th-upon which President
VanBuren signed the act making
Iowa a state. been celebrated. Soon
after this event, the wild rose was
adopted by the legislature as the
flower of the state and nothing
could be more fitting than that a
rose should be worn on June 18th,
or Iowa Day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
Farewell Recital.

Miss Lennie Gillam's pupils will
give a piano recital in the Congre-
gational church this evening,
beginning at S:15 o'clock. Miss
Gillian is about to take up her work
as an instructor in the Smelzer mu-
sic studio of Fort Dodge and this
recital will be in the nature of a
farewell. She has taught music in
this city for some time and has also
filled the position of leader of the
Congregational chorus choir which
has reached high state Of effic-
iency under her direction. The re-
cital this evening is free to to all
and large number of friends of
Miss Gillian and the pupils who are
to appear upon the program will no
doubt be in attendance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10

Amos Conklin, the sixteen year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley A.
Conklin, who reside about a mile
southwest of this city, died very sud-
denly Friday night from an attack
of spinal meningitis. He seemed
perfectly well the day before, work
ed with his father during the day
and after supper went out and OIL
ed the automobile Sand did other
chores. He returned to the house
early, however, and lying down,
complained of earache and all day
Friday he was very sick lad.
His sister, Miss Ruth Conklin, who
nurses in hospital in Fort Dodge,
was sent for and arrived here on the
afternoon train Friday.
Everything possible to medical
science was done to help the suffer-
er but he passed away Friday even
ing at about 8 o'clock after being
unconscious for several hours.
Amos is survived by his paren is
and one sister and his sudden TAX
ing away is a terrible blow to the
family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
CH|LDREN'S DAY
IN THE CHURCHES
Occasion is Greatly Enjoyed by
Young and Bright
Flowers, Songs, Etc.

The various programs given
Sunday morning by the children
of the Congregational, Methodist
and Baptist Sunday schools respect
lively. were not only interesting and
entertaining, but full of the sweet
and wholesome inspiration which
always radiates from childhood. The
songs and recitations, as always, re-
fiected great credit upon those hay-
ing the programs in charge and up
on the children themselves. At the
Methodist church two children were
presented for baptism, Janet Cutler
and John Darlow Smock. The pro-
fusion of flowers at all the churches
were freely commented upon. At
the Congregational, Murray McMur-
ray, with the assistance of some Of
his boy scouts, had decorated en-
tirely with peonies, with striking ef-
feet. At the Baptist church syringas
and roses were the predominating
flowers and the choir loft was al
most hidden with these beautiful
blossoms, while nesting among the
greenery were bird cages whose in
mates Joined in the singing, produc-
ing the sweetest ina ginable music.
At the Methodist church, large
bouquets of peonies and iris upon
the platform formed the background
for the white dresses of the little
ones. At all the churches coliec-
tions for missions were taken.
Of all the days which are usually
observed by the children in the var
ious Sunday schools, it is safe TO
say that no day is enjoyed SO much
by old and young as children's day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
GIVE fine CON.
CERT IN WILLIAMS
Fair Sized and Appreoiative Audi
ence-Round Trip Made by
Auto in Two Hours.

Nine automobiles carrying the
forty members of the Congregation
al chorus choir went to Williams
Friday evening to give musical
program in the opera house Of that
thriving town. Jupiter Pluvius has
done his best for several weeks tc
prevent this trip, but at last it was
thought his efforts had been thwart-
ed and the little caravan of cars left
this city about five o'clock and, TAX
ing a round about route north of
the regular road to avoid a district
visited by rain storm recently, ar
rived in Williams at six o'clock
A fair sized audience gathered at
the opera house and listened to a
most excellent program given in
three parts. The first part consisted
of solos, duets, selections by a girls
double quartet, and by the choir.
Rev. Arthur Metcalf then deliver
ed a brief but very pertinent adj
dress upon the subject of choral mu-
sic and it's place in the church.
Part three was taken UP with the
very beautiful cantata, "Resurrec-
tion Light" by e. l.. Ashford. which
was rendered by the choir with un-
usual precision and harmony.
The return trip was made by the
regular road and without much
difficulty. Only two minor accidents,
one of tire trouble and the other
wheel coming off, delayed matters
and altogether the trip was most
enjoyable one. The choir netted
from the proceeds of the entertain-
ment a neat little sum for their
treasury, the money to be used in
the purchase of new music.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
COLD STORAGE PLANT
NOW IN OPERATION
Ellingson, Mature & Co. Start Arti.
fetal Freezing Plant-Have
New Auto Truck.

Ellingson, Mathre & Company
have purchased a new auto truck to
be used this summer on their cream
route through the country.
The artificial freezing plant, re-
Gently installed by this same COM
pany, was put in operation yester-
day. The machinery of this plant
has been placed In the basement and
the pipes run through four different
rooms. cooling them sufficiently for
the storage of butter and eggs. The
pipes are filled with solution of
amonia which produces the Icy tenn
perature desired. The plant prom
ises to be very successful and a
great saving Of time and labor US
ually consumed in storing up the
yearly supply of ice.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
Shoe Department,
CHARLES T. SMITH & SON
Head to- Foot Out6tters.
NO. 4.

from numerous bugs and worms.
Otherwise he will make his nest in
the hole of some tree in the open
woodland, or on the corner of the
orchard fence.
Another little feathered creature,
with few friends however, is the
kingbird He is somewhat smaller
than the robin with ashy black
feathers above and white shaded
with ash color beneath. A crest Of
orange red is concealed on his
crown and his black tail is marked
with a white band The kingbird
is a great bully and fighter and he
and his mate are left pretty much
alone by the rest of the feathered
folks. The orchard and garden are
his favorite nesting places and bugs
and worms his daily diet.
OF the lively and numerous spar
rows none are more yivacious than
the merry song sparrow. 1t is the
same size as the much despised Eng
lish sparrow and very often eonfus-
ed with it. The little brown head Is
marked with three long gray bands
and there is brown stripe on the
sides of the throat while the brown
gray back is streaked with rufous or
brownish red. The gray breast and
sides are heavily streaked with
brown and there is black spot on
his breast and no bars on the wings.
He puts to fight the English spar
row and sings merrily the summer
through. When seen on the wing
he is always flying downward and
seems to pump his way along with
his plain little gray tail. He is a
most industrious little fellow and
he and his mate sometimes rear as
many as three broods in one season.
In closing we would say to all
interested in these little snatches of
bird lore that there is very good
chart of colored plates of most Of
these feathered friends at the Ken
dali Young library which aids very
materially in identifying the differ
ent birds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
Hamilton County Institute.

The Hamilton county institute
for teachers will be held this year
during chautauqua week, beginning
August 18TH A number of the fac
ulty have already been chosen by
Superintendent Snow. Among the
well known instructors are found
the names of Supt. d. M. Kelly,
Mrs. Hattie Moore Mitchell Of Des
Moines, Miss Bess Lyon and Supt.
E. F. Snow. One special address has
been scheduled also by Prof. A. f..
Kepford, the state' tuberculosis lect-
urer. A more detailed announce
ment OF courses, etc, will be made
later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10

beautiful MOSES, twining vines and
other decorative plants. The large
rubber tree in this house is always
a curiosity worth seeing in this
northern cline.
The carnations are now past
their prime but they have done a
good years work and deserve a rest.
We were informed that the average
cut has been 200 good blossoms per
day. This is splendid record as
experts report but $50 blossoms per
day for house of the same size.
The most beautiful sight at the
greenhouses this week is the large
bed of fever few, now in full bloom
The hanging baskets filled with
moss and geraniums and vines are
also objects of admiration and, in
deed, Mr.. Follett finds it hard to
keep a supply sufficient for the
demand. Most of the potted plants
which were blooming so profusely a
few weeks ago have found places in
flowerbeds over the city and the
geranium bed has been several
times decimated.
However, one of the most enjoy
able features of our visit was the
courteous treatment received at the
hands of the florist, his honest pride
in his beautiful flowers and his
many interesting remarks about
their characteristics.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
SMASHES HIS CAR
BUT SAVES THE BOY
Rev. Norstad Of Jewell Drives Auto
mobile Onto Sidewalk,
Breaking Machine.

Ellsworth News: An accident
that would have resulted fatally on
ly for the quick mindedness and
nerve Of Rev. Norsted, pastor of the
Lutheran church at Jewell, occur
red Wednesday.
Mr.. Norstad was driving along
at reasonably fair rate of speed
and overlook boy, riding a bicy-
Gle. Mr. Norstad sounded his signal
and this seemed to unnerve the boy
rider, who, after a few unsuccess-
full attempts to swerve from the
path of the auto, took a tumble and
landed squarely in front of the ap-
preaching car.
The driver of the car knew it
would be impossible to stop before
striking the boy so he swung sharp
" to the south and drove his ma
chine onto the sidewalk, tearing
down the barber pole and sign at
the Johnson corner and breaking up
his car considerably.
The real damage to the car was
done when it struck the curbsat the
outside edge of the sidewalk and
Rev Norsted has been handed heaps
of congratulations upon his nerve
and quick mindedness.
From reports coming from Jewell,
the driver was not exceeding the
speed limit, but the boy on the BIZ
cycle was so nearly under the
wheels when he fell that to at
tempt to stop on a straight ahead
drive would have been disastrous to
the boy, and Rev. Norsted felt that
an auto would suffer less during the
work of repair than a boy would,
and made the sacrifice at his own
cost,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
A VISIT TO THE FOL.
LETT Green HOUSES
Many Varieties of Plant Life-0ne
Of the Delightful Places in
Our City Beautiful.

One of the most delightful places
to visit in our city beautiful is the
Follett greenhouses. A little walk
down there recently was amply re-
paid by an interesting and pleasant
half hour spent in seeing and talk
ing about the many flowers grown
there.
Few greenhouses have so many
varities of plant life as does the Fol-
lett establishment. The fern house
is ever bower of beautiful green,
containing in addition to the COM
mon asparagus and sword ferns,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
Local Girl Honored.

Miss Lola Hughes, who has been
attending school at Cornell College,
Mt. Vernon, the past year, has re-
Gently been elected to the honorary
position of president Of Aesthesian
Literary Society. This is one of the
most fourishing of the four college
societies for girls and its presidency
is position to be proud of.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
A few WELL KNOWN
SUMNER VISITORS
Interesting Facts About the Wood
thrush, Wren, Flicker, Blue
bird and Others.

Our summer Visitors of the feath-
cred tribes are nearly all here now,
their nests are builded and many of
the young have left the parent home
to try. their own little wings and
fortunes in the bright June world
about them.
The wood thrush in the city
parks and back yards now sings his
beautiful even song and has become
almost as friendly as his cousin, the
robin red breast. He is about two
inches shorter than the robin with
beautiful feather coat of rich cin-
namon brown shading to olive
brown on the tail. His white breast
and throat are marked with heart
shaped spots Of dark brown and
there is little white ring about his
eye. His warning cry of "pit-pit-
pit" may startle you some day if
you get too near the nest in the back
yard.
Another of our summer guests is
the gay flicker, the best known and
most variedly named of all the
woodpecker family. A little larger
than the robin, his dusty brown coat
is barred with black and a bright
red spot on his crest contrasts
sharply with his blue gray neck.
When in flight the golden yellow
lining of his wings is gorgeous
sight. The brownish white breast
is heavily marked with black spots.
His chief characteristic is his un-
failing good nature and happy dis
position. He is not as good car
penter, however. as the other wood
peckers. In the early spring he
bores several holes high up in the
tree and then chooses one for the
family home. ...
In contrast with these larger
birds we place our tiny friend. the
little brown wren, one fourth small
Ter than the English sparrow, but
fully his equal If not superior when
it comes to temper. For Jenny Wren
is a terrible shrew at home and woe
to the sparrow that dares intrude
upon her freshly swept floor. The
upper parts of the wren are CHINA
mon brown in color with wings and
tail very finely barred. Underneath
it is grayish white. This little bird
will return year after year to the
same nesting place in your back
yard and all summer long. whether
at work or resting, entertain you
with one OF the cheeriest songs you
ever listened to. There was prob
ably never merrier or more en-
thusiastic worker in the bird family
than the wren.
With the first breath of spring
our little bird of happiness, the blue
bird. fiutters in on his bright blue
wings. He Is about one inch longer
than the English sparrow and wears
rusty red vest to contrast with his
bright blue coat. A sweet and ami
able bird, he likes to nest near the
habitats OF man and If you will
keep a place prepared for him he
will gladly rent it of you and in
return guard your trees and plants
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
Had Serious Operation.

Mrs. F. A. Sackett, former resi-:
dent of this city who now lives IN
Des Moines, underwent surgical
operation a few days ago. The op-
Grafton was performed in the Pres
byterian hospital in Waterloo by DR..
E. F. Stevenson, a former physician
Of this place. Word received here
by friends of Mrs. Sackett is to the
effect that she is getting along fine
considering the seriousness Of the
operation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
TRADES COAL NINE
FOR WH|TSON STORE
Samuel Bateman Makes Deal Where.
by He Becomes Owner of
Grocery Store.

A deal was consumated Saturday
whereby Samuel Bateman becomes
proprietor of the j. Nj. Whitson
grocery store, located in the Syndi-
cate block on Second street. Mr..
Bateman traded coal mine near
Colfax, this state, for the stock and
will continue the business at the
present stand The clerks now en-
ployed in the place will remain with
the new proprietor.
Mr.. Bateman Is not new to the
grocery business, having been the
proprietor of store some ten years
ago, located in the same block.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
D. A. R. Elect Officers.

At a special business meeting of
the D. A. r. held recently at the
library, the following officers We're
chosen for the ensuing year:
Regent--Mrs. F. e. Whitley.
Vice rsgent-Mrs. S. r. Hoyt.
Secretary--Mrs. J. M. Richardson.
Treasurer-Mrs. f. D. Burgess.
Registrar-Mrs. A. S. Burnell.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
Will 90 to Wall Lake.

Several automobile owners in this
city are planning on attending the
big opening day for this season at
Wall Lake tomorrow. Ball
games, bowling, boating, and var
ious other amusements will be en-
joyed throughout the day. A gen.
eral picnic dinner will be served Mt
the neon hour. ....-. s-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
STATE CANE WARDEN
wins THE SHOOT
Nearly Thirty Shooters Attend Web
ster City Gun Club Meet
at Driving Park.

The Webster City Gun Club shoot
held at the west side driving park
Friday was attended by about
thirty aspiring shots, of which the
only two professionals were Whit
ney of Des Moines and Eastman Of
Sioux City.
B. Arthur Wilson was the official
score-keeper and Fred Whitney act
ed as cashier for the occasion. The
highest score of the day was made
by State Game Warden Henshaw,
who succeeded in breaking 1872 out
of a possible 200 targets, Eastman
being second with record of 1877.
Frank Gotch of Humboldt modestly
took a back seat and for fear OF
hurting his friends feelings was con-
tent with 146 targets. Claude II.
Richeson of the locals was high in
the first event of the doubles, break
ing sixteen out of a possible twen-
ty, while n. NJ. OConnor made the
highest record for the locals In the
entire shoot with III out of pos
sible 200.
Following is record of the ten
highest scores OF the day:
Henshaw, Spirit Lake. ....... 1872
Eastman. Sioux City .....r.. .1S7
Chas. Hummell, Webster City. 1876
Nick Webber. Waterloo ..... .1S4
John Peterson, Randall ....... 1873
Doc. Abrahamson, Jewell ..... .1S2
Frank Shores, Waterloo Isl
T. Shoffer $50
N. NJ O'Connor ..............177
DR.. r. w. Pote ....... 167
DR.. ". G. A. Berg ........... .165
At noon during the intermission,
Chef Comleyf served lunch to the
hungry sportsmen, thereby adding
much to the enjoyment Of the day.
All visitors pronounced themselves
very well pleased with the shoot and
promised to come again next year.
Frank Gotch issued invitations to a
meet to be held at Humboldt the
latter part Of the month. the exact
date for which will be fixed later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10
To Attend State Meeting.

The meeting of the grand lodge
of the Masonic order will be held
in Council Bluffs during the three
days beginning today. ]. w.
Schroeder, master Mason Of the To-
cal lodge, left yesterday afternoon
to be present at the meeting.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10

Lloyd Moore. who has been en-
ployed in the Little Chicago cafe for
some time, has resigned his position
aud is now working on the farm
owned by A. j. Rhoades. southeast
Of town. His place in the cafe has
been taken by Ray Norton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-06-10

The court house yard presents a
pretty appearance with its new
flower beds, filled with bright hued
blossoms.