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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

The Creston American suspects
that Senator Kenyon is trying to
step off the top of the pork barrel
into the White House.-Fort Dodge
Chronicle.
Have graft and extravaganza be-
come to be accepted as the usual
thing to the extent that when a
man opposes them his motives are
presumed to be selfish? 1t is just
as natural for Kenyon to stand for
the public welfare as it is for scme
men to stand for personal aggra-
dizement and private pelf. William
S. Kenyon is one of the men of this
country, and there are millions Of
others, who stand four-square all
of the time, and in the judgment of
the Freeman-Tribune he never con-
SlderS the eSect upon nlmSeiI
personally of any of the votes he
cast as United States senator. The
Creston American may be unable TO
realize how man can be unselfish-
ly devoted to his work as a public
servant, but it is not very compli-
mentary to the manhood of the
nation that it is presumed that
when a member of congress stands
for a square deal all around that
he is standing there wholly from
selfish motives. The average pork
barrel bill is gigantic steal, with
just enough of merit among the
appropriations not to expose it to
the successful charge of highway
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

Well, we'll, who is this break
ing in on the front page? Why, it's
our old friend Gen. Villa, and he is
in open revolt against Carranza."
It has been some time since the gen.
eral has appeared in public, but he
looks familiar and is occupying his
usual place as a breeder of trouble
and disorder. Possibly the old
fighter has been doing little
watching and waiting" on his own
account.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

According to the --latest advices
from Petrograd,the Russians captur-
ed 10000 prisoners in east Prus-
STA and the loss in battle is placed
at 10000 Germans killed and 49,
900 wounded" The --latest from
Berlin" however, is to the effect
that 100000 Russians were killed
in the battle in East Prussia, while
100000 prisoners were taken and
more than $4,000 were wounded
At that rate it will not take long
to annihilate both the German and
Russian armies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

Judging from some of the letters
being written home by brothers, sis
tiers, cousins, aunts, etc., visiting
in Europe" a conspiracy exists over
there to try to influence sentiment
in this country. Perhaps nine
tenths of the reports Of needless
cruelty practiced by the soldiers are
fabrications. War is awful, at best,
but it is difficult to believe that CIV
ilized men would do the things that
have been charged.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

According to statement just is
sued by the college Office the enroll
ment for the year at Grinnell Col
lege is the largest in years and the
freshman class the largest in the
history of the school. 657 people
have already enrolled, of whom 233
are freshmen. These figures show a
total increase of II as compared
with the enrolment for last year.
The freshman class shows an unus-
ually large percentage of men, 121
men to 112 women.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

man. Then why should the motives
of a man be questioned when he
stands out against it? Has it come
to such a pass that one cannot de-
nounce dishonesty and extrava
gance in public affairs without be-
ing suspected Of doing so from
personal ambitions and from a de-
sire to serve self rather than from
a desire to serve the public
In the race for high taxation
Marshalltown seems to have gained
a little on most towns of its class
in Iowa. Marshalltown now boasts
of a total levy for all purposes
state, county, city and school-of
1O2 mills. That beats any city in
Iowa, so far as the Freeman-Tribune
has observed by the levies published
in the newspapers. AS the expen-
diture of public money has come to
be regarded as an evidence of prog
ress, Iowa cities generally will have
to take off their hats to Marshall.
town. Even Webster City taxpay-
ers, who were beginning to believe
they were well in the advance of
progress, will have to surrender to
the taxpayers of Marshalltown, who
will have the exquisite pleasure next
year of paying better than ten per
cent upon the taxable value of their
property. It will be quite
generally conceded that our coun-
Gil has done remarkably we'll in the
way of putting the taxpayers money
in circulation, but perhaps all az
enues of possible expense have not
yet been fully explored and we shall
hope and expect the council to make
a record next year that will put
Marshalltown in the background.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

The assessment of farm lands of
Iowa has increased forty per cent
in the last two years, while the as
sessment of railroads has been re-
duced approximately fifty per cent.
These changes in assessment are due
to the efforts of the state executive
council, composed of the governor,
secretary of state, auditor of state
and treasurer of state, all republi-
cans and all, with the exception Of
Auditor Bleakly, seeking reelection.
-Telegraph-Herald.
The railroads seem to be getting
many special favors just now. Even
President Wilson has joined the
standpatters and is advocating an
advance in freight rates. Increased
freight rates will cost the people OF
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

It is useless to talk of peace In
Europe until at least one great de-
feat has been suffered by either the
allies or the Germans. In a battle
where 100000 or more men are
engaged the loss of $4,000 or 1907
900 may not be decisive. Such
losses are comparatively small. At
the battle of Waterloo there were
only $4,000 troops engaged, but
the killed and wounded numbered
$1,000, or thirty-five per cent. If
the killed and wounded in the bat
tie now raging in France reach es
the proportion of the killed and
wounded at Waterloo it means that
about 100000 soldiers will be put
out of service.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

The Connolly supporters are max
ing great ado over the fact that
their candidate always supports ev-
erything advocated by the president,
the inference being that it would BE-
an evidence of party treason to dis
agree with the white house. What
nonsense! If representatives in con-
gress are not supposed to have any
opinions of their own and are sup
posed to follow blindly the way
pointed out by the president what is
the need of a congress? Might as
well abolish both houses and let the
president run things. In that way
a good many dollars could be saved
now expended for salaries and mile
age.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-29

D. L. Hunter. ...... Business Mgr.
W. F. Hunter ............. Editor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MISS MARIE GOLIGHTLY'S DANCE IN NORWOOD

Miss Marie Golightly was hostess at an informal dance last evening in Norwood complimenting the members of the w. &. w. club of West End
 The entire lower floor was thrown to- gether and decorated for the event and music for the dancers was furnished by an orchestra. Punch and sandwiches were served during the evening.
 Those enjoying this courtesy were Miss Ihomina Dunstan, Miss Harriet bowman, Miss Mildred Bell, Miss Louise Bell Miss Roza Richards, Miss Ruth Richards, Miss Agnes Watkins Miss Maude Watkins Miss Ruby Leeman. Miss Viola Leeman, Miss Ruth Norris, Miss Elsie Thum Miss Brltton, Mir. Andrews, Mir. Bruce, Mr. Clyde Vance, MT. Sam Baker. MT. will Shofner MT. Stinson, MT. Robert Alex ander, MT. Walter Rush, MT. Will Shan non, MT. Robert Patterson, Mir Grant Britton MT. Brant, MT Stephenson, MT. Craig, MT, Joe Hibbler, Mr, Alonzo Fer 1is, MT. Ed Norton, MT. O'Conner, MT. McClary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
BRIEF MENTION

Mrs. R. H. Pearson and Miss An me Pearson have returned from Wrightsville Beach, where they spent two weeks. Mrs Roberta Pearson Bridges is still at Wrightsville.
 Mrs. H. H. Barker plans to sail next month for England to visit relatives in her old home.
 MT and Mrs. Charles A Brown and MT and Mrs. w. J. Adams are spend ing 10 days at Wrightsville Beach.
 After few days stay at Wrights- Vile, MT. J. D. Kirkpatrick and Mr Mudd Martin have come home.
 Mir and Mrs. w. l.. Morgan and children, who have been spending some time in Jacksonville, left last evening for Macon, Ga, where they will spend couple of weeks before returning to their home in Birmingham, notes a Jacksonville, Fla. daily While in the city they were the guests of MT. Nor gans sister, Mrs. Ross Brown, at her home in Springfield.
 Mrs F. P. Dunnam has gone to Charleston, W. Va, to join MT, Dun nam, and spend the remainder of the summer She will also visit her broth CT, MT l.. c. Baton. in Danville, Va.
 
 Miss Clara Peck Brown has returned home after a visit to relatives in north Alabama and friends in eastern Ten nessee. Miss Gussie Dunlap of Greensboro, who has been the guest of Mrs H. w. Tinker, will visit Mrs. Fulton Clarke after today.
 
 Miss Daisy Polk of New York is spending & part of the summer here with her sister, Mrs. E. A. Yates, who is at home for the summer in the Bridges residence on South Twentieth street.
 One of the parties at baseball yes- terday afternoon was composed of a group of young women invited by Mrs. T. J. Dusenbery to meet her guests, Miss Harriet Hayes and Miss May Louise Hayes of Centreville and Miss Mildred Dusenbery of Oklahoma City. Miss Estelle Davis is the guest of Miss Ervis Light in Chattanooga and will return to Birmingham Monday. MT. H. J. Baum who has been in Hen dersonville. N. C., for several weeks is at home. Mrs Baum and their little son will remain sometime.
 
 The following congenial party of young people. chaperoned by Mrs. Edgar Car ter, returned this week from Estill Springs: Misses Marion Edmonson, Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
For Summer Reading

Please send me the names of some people who want old magazines. I can not pay express upon them
 MRS. T. A S."
 have large number of magazines in first class condition that I should like 10 dispose of where they will do the most good have enough to divide into two or three lots. H V"
 Kindly send me the name of one per- son desiring magazines and literature to read. MRS r I IT"
 have bracketed these offers that they may be taken as tokens of the wish on the part of the donors that nobody shall go without summer reading for the lack Of meanss And hammock literature" is always at a premium in vacation time. A great store of the best periodicals issued In this country is put at the service of constituents. Send to me-and soon-for the addresses of our benefactors. And in sending specify from which store you wish to draw. Don't say, T see somebody offers reading natter Give the sigma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Gossip of the Elite World,
 In Moods Grave and Gay
Dances and Other Informal Parties of the Summer Season fo the Summer Stay at Homes Episodes in Fashionable
 Lfe-Party for the College Set
Fly MYRTLE MILES

Don't you think the girls of Washing ton are pretty?" asked his hostess or a young man on visit to the national capital from Oregon. an equal suffrage state
 Pretty yes," he answered. "but don't they ever talk of anything but clothes and dancing?'
 why" exclaimed the amazed lady what else do young folk in oregon talk off"
 Water power" promptly replied the young man. water power and natural resources
 One of the fine results of equal suf- frage, writes Alice Stone Blackwell in the Women's Journal, is that it leads women to take a more intelligent interest in public affairs. Two visits to Denver were made by Miss Helena S. Dudley. an experienced settlement worker of Boston, one before and one after women were given the ballot. She said she was struck by the change in the tone of women S conversation. On her first visit, some of her friends seemed interested only in bonnets and gossip. On her second visit, the very same women were all eagerly discussing the new city charter. A lead ing Denver bookseller said that he sold more books on political economy within eight months after women were enrran- chised than he had sold in 13 years before The Chicago public library has had to set aside a special room for the of the many women who come to read up on civics and city government, a direct .f hot. tA aa 1T- chise
 Ex-Presdent Eliot of Harvard has late ly given in the Delipeator some reasons for believing that this country is des- tined to survive. Among other things, he says:
 Universal suffrage prolongs in the United States the effect of universal edu- cation for it stimulates all citizens throughout their lives to reflect on prob- lens outside the narrow circle of their private interests an doccupatons; to read about public questions; to discuss public characters, and to hold themselves ready in some degree to give a rational account of their political faith.
 When pr. Eliot spoke of universal suf- frage," he forgot the women. But In 10 states it is now true that "all citizens have this potent stimulus; and they are proving the truth of Dr. Edward Howard Griggs worlds "The ballot is an educa- tor, and women will become more capable and more wise in using it."
 Against great opposition by the conserv- atives, girls have been admitted first to the common scohols, then to the high schools, and finally to the colleges. They have proved themselves able to take worthy part in all Why should they be any longer shut out from the educational advantages of this finishing school of citizenship, the exercise of the suffrage?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
I'm a part of all I have met. T
Put it this way:f
 I'm something like every picture 1
PREPARING PLANS FOR MERIDIAN CITY HALL
An Effort Will be Made to Let the Contract for Erection by
 September

Meridian, Miss, July. 24-(Specal) Architect P. J. Krouse, who Is preparing the plans for the new city hall building, expects to have then completed by the first meeting of the city council in August. and then they will be gone over by the supervising architect for the board MT. Hutchinson of Mobile, and immediately advertisement will be made. for the con struction of the building.
 It is hoped to let the contract for the new city hall at the first meeting of the cerrcil in September. Several large brick building will be torn down to make room for the city hall, and the vast quantity of brick thus obtained will be used to build a large city stable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MISS JOSEPHINE JOHNSON'S DANCE FOR HOUSE PARTY

The pleasure of the house party given by Miss Mildred Badham two weeks ago at the Birmingham Outing club in Calcis did not end with their final day together at Calcis, for several cheery little gath erings have occurred at the various homes when the incidents of the week in camp were rehearsed and the outing enjoyed in retrospect at the home of one or an- Sother of the house party.
 Miss Josephine Johnson's dance was the last of these meetings. She enter tained at her home on Highland ave- nue Thursday evening, and middy blouse costumes recalled the delightful outdoor life led by the house party at Calcis. Prep arations of the most informal sort were made for the dance. punch and sand wiches were served and the evening proved charming.
 In the house party coterie who enjoyed the evening at the Johnson residence were Miss Mildred Badham, Miss Orline Per- kins. Miss Margaret Lewis, Miss Mar garet Nelson. Miss Margaret Berry, Miss Dimmls Wilkinson, Miss Natalie Lenk Miss Josephine Johnson, MT. Donald Long Mir. Will Burt Stiles, MT. Vernon Bad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
By MARION KIRKLAND

usi It was not enough that our mail was congested by letters begging for all man. her of garments, but bulky parcels were sent to the newspaper office in response, and even to the editors desk in her home. As we did not care to take out license to run an old clothes shop, we shut down ineontinently upon requests for cast off clothing, except that once in a great many whiles case of actual distress is brought to us that justifies us in slack ening the rules We gladly accept pro- posals to bestow useful garments We dare not open the lists to requests for them. It is pleasant to know of personal intercourse brought about by the Corner It is one of our dearest rewards to hear of cases like that reported by your de- lightful letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
LADIES' AID SOCIETY GIVES PICNIC

The members of the Methodist Ladies Aid society of Inglenook entertained their friends at picnic yesterday at the sum mer home of MT. afd Mrs. Will Barton.
 The guests were: MT. and Mrs. Jesse Chantz, MT and Mrs. w. w. Nelson, MT. and Mrs. Charles Beavers, MT. and Mrs. c. E. Harvey, MT. and Ms. w. T. Me Allister. MT. and Mrs. Will Barton, MT. and Mrs. M. Hendrix, MT. and Mrs. w. F. Blair. Mrs. J. L. Anderson. Mrs. c. P. smith, Mrs. s. G. Lively. Mrs. J. O. Lang- ston, Mrs. J. c. sNowlin, Mrs. c. l.. Mills, Mrs. J. H. Fender Mrs Guy Evans, Mrs. Dan Cosby, Mrs. J. E. Lynch, Mrs. R. c. Good, Mrs. R. D. Farley, Mrs Roscoe Hale. Mrs. Carl Jewell. Mrs. Ellen Kew, Mrs. Geisler, Miss Mary Johnson, Miss Annie Huey and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Helning Cripnle Girl

Will you send me the address of Miss M. R.? l will send this crippled girl post cards, now and then, as she desires. Also, will you tell me why you bar requests for old clothing from the Corner? I have taken advantage of the opportunities of the H. II. C. to help in many little ways bnd have always received letters of thanks for anything I have been able to do. l am having most interesting cor respondence with a young girl to whom l sent music, and who asked me to write to her about a big city, as she lives far from the maddening crowd D. F. N"
 The address has gone to you by mail
 We opened the Corner to applications for cast off clothing when the H. II. c. was young The result absolutely terrified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MISS TURNBULL HOSTESS
 FOR MISS WILLIAMSON

At the home of Mrs. George Shears in Wylam last evening, Miss Isabel Turn bull entertained a party of young people in honor of Miss Margaret Williamson, who will leave soon for an extended stay with relatives in England.
 Roses and ferns decorated the house and punch was served by Miss Elizabeth Turnbull. Music and contests were feat ures of the entertainment, and at late hour ices and cakes were served to the following guests: Miss Margaret William son. Miss Jessie Thompson, Miss Nell Williamson, Miss Sarah Gilmore. Miss Jeanie Muffin, Miss Maggie Williamson, Miss Isabel Turnbull, Miss Elizabeth Turnbull, MT. Steve Moxley, Nr. Charles Honicutt, Mr Sam Williamson, Mir. Hal Mo rton, MT. John Kemp MT. Harry Gard ner. MT. Barto Sergeant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Ole Miss, Mans Fust Luv Affair is CT Incident; his Secon' CT Accident, an den all de res is jes' CT Habit. YasSum!

 | with each other as about them copying pictures they admire, and trying to look like the ladies in the fashion books. For instance, l went over to see Anne Old field the other day, and one glance about her house showed me just where she got her ideas from--just where her taste in dress and furnishing her home and all that came from
 "Where2" asked Miss Petuna curiously.
 'She adores certain French fashion sheet which is considered quite the best authority on style" she returned, and it is widely copied by many American periodicals. All about Annes dressing of the mantel piece--yes, in everything French journal.
 Its easy enough to see hoy she could have her clothes modelled after the de- signs said Miss Petunia, but as for her house. her draperies and the rest, I don't quite understand
 That's just as simple if you only stop to think about it. Yes, just as simple as the possibilities of the human face which, by the way, the average woman does not appreciate. In fact she hasn't any idea of what plastic thing just a plain, old everyday face is. A good actress appre- ciates this point and takes advantage of it. Why, take a dozen photographs of the same actress and you will find no two of them will look alike. That's what the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
COLOR ADO h tho Real Place for . Wonderful
 and Economical Vacation

Get away from the resorts near home this year-go to Colorado-feel the fas- cina ton of Natures big. wide places spend an interesting, restful, refreshing week or two in the world-famous
 There are hundreds of good Hotels, camps and boarding houses in Colorado. vouched for by the Business Mems As sooiations of Denver. Colorado Springs and Pueblo, where good room and meals can be secured for s7.oo per week and up. Almost all sights are free and within easy walk or trolley ride from Take one of the fast trains of the Rock Island Lines from Chicago. St. Louis and Memphis and learn what real train service Is. Steel sleepers, free reclining chair cars and coaches. Meals at roasonable prices. Other fast trains daily. -
 ham via Memphis and Kansas City.
 We maintain Travel Bureau ct IS N. Pryor St., Atlanta, Ga Our repregenta- lives are travel experts. who will help you plan . wonderful and an .economf- cal vacation. give you full information about hotels, boarding places and look after every detail of your trip.
 books of wonderful Colorado H. H. Hunt, p. P. A. Rock Island IAness A. 1anta, Ga.
 esesE -Fasss s-yune-1-tesGeDtenb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

Newsome. After an afternoon with ga mes ice cream and cake were enjoyed.
 The little guests were: Virginia Ma ssen- gale, Virginia Edwards. Marie Newsom. ssIa Newsom, Laura Tusalie. Alice Iusalle, Laura dcLendon. Ruth Iurtan, Myrtle Crensaaw. Mary Lee Iates, Margaret Tates. Milhcent Maus, Margaret McCarty. Bester McCarty, holth Terrell. Lillian Daniel, Alice Bes- enseler, William Allen Daniel Robert II Daniel, Oliver Young. Edwin Young. tfSrk Massengale, Willie Aassengale le, Burton Dowell, Hubert Doweil. Edgar Lott, J. W. McLendon. Paul Tates. Rob eft Hemming, Milton Speer, Brant Currie. Billie Currie and Edward Morris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Do You Believe We Get 10
 Look Like What We Look Al?
By DOLLY DALRYmplE

T firmly believe" said Peggy, the other day. as she thoughtfully surveyed Miss Petunia Angelface's countenance,s that we get to look like what we look at"
 Why of course we do," said Miss Pe- tunia as that delectable lady smiled her prettiest smile. T know at least half dozen married couples who are the breathing. spittin' image of each other. When they married they couldn't have been more unlike. l know one girl who has even changed the shape of her flat little retrousse nose, and 1t now looks like her husbands great beak of nose"
 I'm not talking about people so much,H Peggy came back quickly, "associatng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
ILLUSTRATED PROGRAMME
 AT SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST

At the Southside Baptist church tomor- row evening at o'clock. an interesting and unique programme will portray "rhe Life of Jesus Told in Picture and Song. The following numbers will be presented: Hymn, ''I Love to Tell the Story" Hymn, Joy to the World.' Hymn. 70, Little Town of Bethlehem" Hymn, Silent Night"
 Hymn. We May Not Climb the Heav- enly Steep"
 Solo, "The Man of Galilee.' Hymn, How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
 Solo, 'erhe Palms"
 Hymn, "'Tis Midnight and on Olives Brow"
 Solo, "There Is Green Hill Far Away" Hymn, "When l Survey the Wondrous Cross.'
 Solo, "He Is Risen"
 Hymn, Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus"
 Hymn, "Coronation.