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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

On Sunday, Jan. 5th, the children
and grandchildren of our Old friend,
Clemuel Robbins, gathered at his
home on the east side to help him
celebrate his eighty-thlrd birthday
They all went with we'll filled
baskets and very enjoyable time
was had. The Freemau-Tribune joins
with the children in extending con-
CALCULATIONS and the best wishes OF
tho season, together with the hope
that Grandpa Robbins may live to
enjoy many more birthdays. Those
present We're:
Mr.. and Mrs.
Clemuel Robbins. b. A. Robbins
w NJ. Robbins II. G. Let's
]. Il, Silver Miss Mary johnson
Grandchildren.
Leah Robbins Ella Robbins
Bessie Robbins Harold Let's
Ada Silver Alta Silver
Donald Silver
Il pays to advertise
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Philatheas Elect Officers,

At meeting of the Philathea
Sunday school class Of the Baptist
church Sunday, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Mary Rasmussen
vice president, Miss Cecil Smock !;
secretary, Miss Olive Jewett; assist
ant secretary, Miss Lucy Cleveland !;
treasurer, Miss Anna latham
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Hill-Larson.

Married. at the Methodist parson-
age Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. C. H. kamphoefner officiating,
Miss Hazel M. Hill and Lars B. Lar
son. The young couple are residents
OF the Oak Glen neighborhood, but
have not decided where they will
live in the future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Joint Installation,

The members of the G. A. r. and
w. r. c. will hold a Joint installa-
ton of officers at the G. A. R. hall
next Saturday evening at 1880.
Members of the two orders and their
families are invited. Light refresh
ments will be served following the
installation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
An Auto Trim

Henry S. Bourne, who has recent
ly purchased new automobile,
took quite trip with his new car
last week. He visited the towns of
Iowa Falls, Gait, Bows and Clarion,
returning to this city in the storm
on Sunday
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Recovered Stolen Robes.

Saturday night at about 1 O'Clock
two robes were stolen from an auto
standing in front Of the Little Chi
cago Cafe while the owner was eat
ing supper in the restaurant. An
hour and half later Policeman
Jones had captured the thief. evil
IDENTIFY a stranger, and recovered the
robes. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Superior Rsbekahs. Attention,

There will be installation of oftic-
ers in the Superior Rebekah lodge
tomorrow evening and, all members
are urged to attend. Following the
regular lodge session, two course
lunch will be served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Frances Willard Program,

The ladies of the w. G. T. U. will
hold their regular monthly meeting
in the club rooms of the library
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. A
Frances. Willard program in charge
of Mrs. Ruby Hoag will be given at
this time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
FAREWELL BANQUET.

The Travel club gave a farewell
banquet yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. George w. Lee on First
street in honor Of Mrs. B. c. Mason
and Mrs. F. i. Edwards, who leave,
soon for a trip to California.
The regular club program was
given during tho afternoon, under
the leadership Of Mrs A. s. Burnett,
and was followed by three course
dinner Mrs. Everett of Union, who
is visiting at the G. w. Roberts
home, was a guest of the club upon
this occasion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Col. Hyatt in Charge.

The officers school of instruction
for the seth regiment, |. N. c.. will
be held in Sioux City for three days
next week, beginning on Tuesday
and is to be in charge Of Col. N. P.
Hyatt of this city. All the officers
of Company C will be in attendance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

Miss Marie Schmidt, formerly
trimmer at the Freedom millinery
parlors, is now located in Des Moines
and is taking course in dressmak
ing in the Younker Brothers store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
Social Affairs
ANNOUNCED.

Rev. and Mrs. #. w. Owen wish
to announce the engagement Of
their grand daughter, Laura Belle
Owen, to DR.. Paul D. Potter, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Potter. The
wedding will take place in the early
spring
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

The English lutheran ladies aid
society will meet tomorrow after
neon at the home Of Mrs Charles
Gerber, sci Walnut street.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

A detention quarantine has been
placed on the home of Abner
Sweazey as their little girl is quite
i'll with fever
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
House for Sale.

New 7-room house and lot on Sec
ond street. Possession given March
1. Inquire of j.. B. Fober, Cedar
Falls, Iowa. 7d6f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

Miss Hester Huff is reported OF
the sick list.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
$40 an Acre for Corn.

A recent issue of The Iowa Home
stead contains a highly practical ar
ticlo on the use Of the silo, in which
there IS given the experience Of one
farmer IN feeding si'ase Re shows
that'corn PIT into the siIo brought
him a net price of $50 per acre Ex-
anples of like hish-class farming
are given in each issue Of The Iowa
Homestead. II Should be in every
farm home, BY special arrangement
We are able to send The Iowa Home
stead and this paper, both one year,
for Sits, f1r
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07
THEATER PARTY AND SPREAD.

II1EAI Elk PANI AND SFHEND. n
A company of young ladies enjoy.
ed theatre party at the Orpheum
last Saturday evening and were at.
forwards entertained at spread q
the home of Miss Marie Brown II
honor of Miss Margaret Hanrahat
and Miss Hazel Sells. who were
spending the holiday vacation ut
their homes in this city.
The same company gave q spread
at the home of Miss Ruth Mag on
Bank street last evening, cempli-
mentary to Miss Margaret Hanra-
han.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet at the home of Mrs E. S.
Bichford on Wednesday afternoon at
2 o'clock. Important business to
come before the society.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

Girl wanted for general house
work. Inquire of Mrs. c. H. Clifton.
7d5f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

Lost, Friday, east OF town, gray
fur-lined glove. Finder please leave
at the Wilson Hotel. sdsf1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-01-07

Il pays to advertisS.
The Newark journal., 1913-06-13
Dry Goods

A big line of 10c lawns and ro the price will be per yard only Ut
The Newark journal., 1913-06-13
MISCELLANEOUS

25c cans perumed Tacum Powder ------ 4c Spool Thread per dozen only 10c Pins, per paper --- 2c 1Oc quality Chambrette, per yard only y-------- Sc .3S inch Brown Domestic regular l0c grade, Sale
 Price per yard only ------------ -------- oc Ladies' l0c hose only------------ ---- Sc Hens l0c half hose --------- Sc Ladies summer vests only Sc Ladies 40c lace and embroidery corset covers -21c
The Newark journal., 1913-06-13
Extra Special

Our stock of Mems Shoes
 is complete and the price of will be made very low F during this sale, so you +., men had better shoe your VI self now. Xii
 Mems hats, during this pr Pd sale, at 39C and up.
 Mems Dunlap Shirts
 with or without collar only IN 65C. This is the Sl shirt. fo
 Yard wide BledChed DO- SC mestiC worth l0C but our ;" price will be 62C.
 We have thousands Of ? yards of Lace and EmbrOid- | cry at 2C a yard Up, so now . is the time to supply your 7 self with these items while Y you Can save money. r
The Newark journal., 1913-06-13

Il big Iifle 0f LUG IdWnS and ra the price will be per yard only OC
 If you are in need of dress ging- hams we can show you a big line of these in nice patterns and soft materials worth every cent of m l25c but our price will be----JG
 We have very pretty line of table linen worth 40c yard 1oo will be on sale at------z--z-Z0G
 Ladies buy a few of our short kimonas for these hot days for you will certainly keep cool and the P5ee qe sd9 for tbs the aa short ones only 3qc
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
RALEIGH, N. c., JUNE II, 1913.
EASTERN EYES ON AL
FALFA.

A carload Of alfalfa sed shipped
from Oklahoma to the farmers of the
New England states opened the eyes
OF the eastern press and caused them
70 give much publicity 10 the import
ance OF this valuable harvest
This carload of seed consisted Of
about 500 bushels, worth $3.50 per
bushel, Of $1,000 in round figures. 1t
was retailed to farmers at $40 per
DuShel, or more, but even at that
price II was cheaper than any other
seed they could use for producing
stock food.
The newspapers of the East have
advertised the importance of alfalfa
and so have most Of the agricultural
colleges, but the farmers who read
western farm papers are just learning
what 1t means and its popularity as
reliable and profitable farm crop.
Where the ground has been pre-
pared in the proper manner and pure
seed SOwn under favorable conditions
alfalfa has produced from one ton to
ton and a half per acre at single
cutting. AS alfalfa always produces
| two and sometimes three crops year
the yield is much larger and the mon
ey-earning capacity of the land many
times greater than any other farm
feed that can be raised on New Eng
land soil.
! 1t is wrong theory that alfalfa
cannot be raised in the East Many
farmers have tried it and failed, but
the failure almost in every instance
may be traced to four things: Sour
soil, lack of bacteria. insufficient prep
aratiOn of the soil and impure, non
terminating seed
Lime will sweeten the soil. Sol!
from an old alfalfa field will supply
the bacteria and the application OF
common sense and patience will dc
the rest.
Alfalfa will do more to restore worr
out farms Of the East and South anC
do it more cheaply than anything
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
THE USE OF LIME.

When we apply lime TO our soil we
look to its effect upon the soil rather
than to its direct influence upon the
plants. While many farms contain
sufficient deposits Of lime, it Is also
true that many soils are deficient IN
this element.
Lime has various functions. 1t cor
rects soil acidity; thus stimulating the
action of the bacteria that assist ~
making plant food available and
gather nitrogen from the atmosphere.
1t changes dormant plant food into
active plant food, by carbonating tho
soil water and makes it more pow
erful solvent
1t improves the physical condition
of the soil by making a heavy soil
more friable and a loose soil more
compact On some soils it is needed
as an actual plant food, for sucn crops
as alfalfa and clover.
There are various kinds OF lime
used for agricultural purposes and
each kind has certain advantages but
my experience has led me to believe
that it is much safer to use the car
Donate or ground limestone. because
it does not have tendency to destroy
the humus in the soil, especially il
large quantities are used at one time.
on heavy soils that are inclined 70
be wet the caustic lime will have more
plant food. Such land requires a
more powerful agent to tear apart
and decompose the soil particles and
improve its physical conditions. ior
sWeetening the soil the carbonate. Or
ground limestone. IS equally valuable.
Lime should be applied early in the
spring, when it has not been applied
the previous fall. and should pc APP
piled a number Of days before fert-
lized and be thoroughly Incorporated
with the soil
Ii fertilizer containing nitrogen Is
iappiied where it will come in contact
with the ca auStic lime there viii DC 4
waste of ammonia and consequent
loss Of fertility
The great question IS how much
shall we use. believe that one ton
of caustic lime is an adequate amount
to supply at one time. If the ground
limestone is applied, We may safely
double the amount. 4 moderate APP
plication every four or six years is
more desirable than a heavier appH-
cation less frequently
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
WHAT is THE BEST
BREED OF HOGS.
(By w. H. DalrymDle /,

Inc question is often asked. "What
Is the pest breed Of hogsc" In answer
mig this it may be said there is no one
creed or hogs that is best" for every
Idlner ihat which is best for one
may not be best for another. In 2
general way the best" bog is the one
the FARMER likes. provided it is what
MS market demands Should his
market want hog Of the bacon type.
.heh one or other or the breeds of that
type would be best in his case. On the
otner hand, should the most market
aoIe De rat, or lard, hog. then the
DeSt animal for him to raise would
De one or other Of the lard types. This
Is matter which the farmer will have
to decide for himself.
After the farmer has decided upon
the breed which he believes to be the
most profitable for him to raise. how
ever, he should then stick to that
breed and endeavOr to develop it to its
most perfect condition. The most
famous individual hogs and the most
famous herds of animals have been
built up, developed and perfected,
only by sticking to the breed and get
ting the most out Of it.
Take the 'Razorback" for instance.
Some writer has said that this breed
or Dogs has no place in modern agri-
culture" If we consider the Razor
back from the standpoint of a breed
only, we fully agree with the writer
just quoted, but even this hog is sus-
ecptible to much Improvement
through an intelligent system Of grad
ing by the use of males of improved
breeding and especially Of the larger
kinds, on the best of the native fe-
| males.
In some parts of the extreme South
| the woods are full of raZOrbacks
| and the problem there is how to get
rid of them and at the same time
make the most out of them. The frs,
| step should be the conversion Of al
native male pigs into barrOwS. The
second should be the selection of the
best of the young native sows fol
breeding purposes. The third should
| be the purchase and use Of pure -bree
males of whichever breed and type
the owner prefrs. In a few genra
tions Of judicious selection and grad
ing, these hogs would be brought VI
to class that would be profitable
This seems to be the most intelligen
| and rational way Of getting rid of th'
hog which is said to have no plac,
in modern agriculture"
hog which is gaining pOpularit.
is the Hampshire, or, thinrind hog
This breed is sometimes claSsed as ;
medium between the lard hog and TIN
bacon hog, although it is general.
considered as belonging to the former
Itis a good grazer and the quality o
the meat is very superior. original,
this hog came from Hampshire Eng
land, but in it's present state of de
velOpment it may be said to be al
American breed.
Hampshire or Thin-R -Rind Hogs.
The ''Raxorback' Hog.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
HOW THE TROLLEY
HELPS.

When the trolley began to invade
the rural districts many farmers re-
,ented their intrusion on the ground
that they took short cuts through
their farms, frightened their cattle
and were nuisance on general prin-
riples The country merchant rose
up in arms against this modern char
lot Of civilization and declared that it
was carrying destruction to their bus
mess because it afforded country peo-
ple better facilities for trading in the
large cities.
But after the trolley had forced it's
way into the rural districts against all
opposition Of this kind it quickly won
the support of the very people who
had opposed it at the start. Farmers
found that the advantage of being
able to go to the city by dozen trains
a day instead of one, and Of having
their purchases delivered almost at
their doors the same day, more than
Offset the disadvantage Of cut up
farms and nervous cows.
The country merchant discovered
that his trade increased instead of
falling of. The trolley brought the
country so near to the cities that
thousands of city people either bought
OF rented country places and trans
ferred their trade from the city to the
because while their old customers per-
haps spent more money in the city
stores than before, their desire for
trading grew upon them and their
patronage was larger and more prof
table than ever.
This may not be true of all lines
Of business but it applies as gen.
eral rule, that the man who has lost
Jrade has lost it more through his
tack OF enterprise than through the
fault Of the trolley.
The trolley has not only greatly en-
hanced the value of farm lands but
Of country town property as well. 1t
is an easy matter for a city man to
live on farm or in country town
from 80 to so miles from his business
because the trolley affords him swift
cheap and relab bic transportation.
Like the sewing machine, the
reaper. the printing press, express
trains and every other modern i'm
provernent in civilization, the trolley
has proved blessing by expanding
the country's growth and adding te
the comfort and convenience of the
people
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
A DANGEROUS DISEASE

Cows which have aborted one or
TWO times should be disposed of only
n they fail to conceive after subse-
auent covering. provided they have
received suitable disinfecting treat
ment. BY keeping pregnant animals
the disease will be brought to a stand
sui more quickly than if new suscept-
lb', material is continually added in
their place. Some cows apparently
become immune without aborting. 1t
Is the history Of the disease in the
great majority of herds that after
reaching its height, it gradually sub
sides OF it's own accord until only a
feW slips occur each year or it may
disappear entirely. In herds where
abortions have not occurred for sew
eral years, or at least only rarely, the
owner should take particular pains to
prevent its introduction. Every case
ot abortion should be regarded as sus-
picious until proven otherwise. If a
sup occurs the COW should be isolated
AT once and treated as directed above.
The portions OF the stall or coral con-
,aminated by her discharge should be
ois'nfected. or il the abortion has Oc-
cured at pasture. the fetus and af-
teroirth should be searched for and
removed and the infected spot of
ground where they have lain should
he burned over
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
OATS AND PEAS.

Every year l am coming to appre-
ciate the value Of oats and peas as
q summer forage for the dairy cattle
and as a source Of protein for winter
feeding. These crops are becoming
more popular every year in this sec
ton. Thy are very palatable and
nOurishing. easy to cut and handle,
and come at time when the pasturs
are short and ry.
A success Of sowings will afford
green feed for a number Of weeks.
These crops should be SoWn as early
as possible and the ideal way is to
SOW the peas broadcast and plow them
in about four inches deep with a one
horse plOw. After four or five days
put in the oats about two inches deep.
They will come up about the same
time and the peas will fill better and
stay green longer for being planted
deep.
On account of the rush of work
during the spring and uncertain
weather conditions we usually mix the
two kinds of seeds and compromise
by drilling as deep as possible, put
ting in both kinds Of seeds at one op-
GRAFTON.
The ground should be rolled and
planked so that the crop can be cut
with a moving machine or scythe. l
prefer to use about two bushels OF
pease to one Of oats. although l ire
Quently vary the amounts according
to the price of the pea seed.
For cutting green it is best to make
a number Of sowings about week or
ten days apart. Two or three acres
of good land should furnish enough
forage for twenty-five or thirty cows
for a number OF weeks during the
summer.
For winter feed they will produce
more tons of good feed than clover
hay and will greatly reduce the bills
for grain feed. They should be soWn
the same as for forage and cut when
the oats are heading and the peas are
| well in bloom then the stock will eat
them more readily with no waste.
| Do not wait until the oats are
| formed or there will be difficulty ex-
perienced in feeding the fodder. This
mixture is worthy a place on every
| dairy farm-W NJ K
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
CULTIVATE THE BLUE
BERRY

Blueberries thrive in acid soils and
there IS large amount Of naturally
acid land in the east United States
that are fit for nothing else on which
could be raised profitablly
There are two methods Of propa-
eating the blueberry plant. The first
which is suited TO upland soils. i -
set the plants in trenches or seperate
deep and mulch the surface well with
leaves or clean sand.
Give plenty OF room for the roots
The soil should afford good drainage
as the ideal condition OF the peat
about the roots Is one OF continued
moisture during the growing season
The second method of field culture
is to set the plants in peat bog after
it has been drained. turfed and deeply
mulched with sand just as for cram
ion need to be made for lid food
ing Of the bog for winter - ground
water Of the bog might< ut 4
little lower than in usual y n
berries.
There Is great difference bet, ~n
the genuine blueberry and its cou- (
terfeit. the huCkleberry. The blue
berry is plump, large and its seeds are
so small as to be almost unnoticed.
The huckleberryS seed is surrounded
with a bony covering like "A minute
peat pit which cracfles between the
teeth.
The blueberries stand shipment
we'll and if growers will take pains .
| insist that their product be not con
| fused with huckleberrieS and sold At
| the same price they will be better on.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
MILK FOR HOGS:

Sweet milk, skim milk. sour skim
milk and buttermilk are of practically
equal value when fed in the proper
tion of two and One-half to three
pounds of milk to one pound of she'll
ed corn. A bushel Of shelled corn
when fed with water produced an
average of 11.9 pounds of pork. but
when fed with 155 pounds Of milk
the average weight of pork produced
in the same length of time was III
pounds While this is no indication
of the value of milk when fed alone.
it seems to show that when fed with
shelled corn, 153 pounds of skim milk
Of little or no market value on the
average farm. produced 5.8 pounds
Of pork worth about 40 cents at last
years prices.
In many factories the secret of sue
cess has been found in the discovery
and application of some method OF
turning former waste into profitable
by-product. The same principles can
we'll be applied to the farm and farm
ers have not been slow in making
this use of any extra milk.-H. K.
Flint.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17
BLOOMING NOTES.

If YOU want to encourage bloom
ing in your hybrid and tea roses cut
back to well developed bud al the
iunCture OF leaf and stem when cut
ting off the rose.
Ii is not generally known that if \
spray of gladiolus is cut when the
first flower appears, or rather opens.
and placed in water il will bloom just
as well as if on the stalk
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-06-17

The Guinea pig market is at present
furnished largely by the demand for
pets and for animals for scientific
laboratories. but there IS no reason
WHY the animal should not be used as
food in this country as it is in South
America.