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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
BARNETT WELCOMES
THE MARINES HOME
Commander Praises Work of Force
From Vera Cruz-1,000 Men
Leave on Furlough.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 5.-The
eXpeditionary force of $500 ma
rines who arrived at the Philadel-
phia navy yard on three transports
from Vera Cruz were massed yester-
day on the parade ground and ad-
dressed by Maj. Gen. George Bar
nett, commanding the marine corps,
who praised the work of the officers
and men while in Mexico.
81 am very glad to welcome you
home" he said. 81 am proud of
what you did and 1 am only sorry
that you did not come home with
your ranks as full as when you went
away"
General Barnett read letter
from Secretary Daniels commencing
the services of the marines in Mex
leo.
In accordance with the desire of
the secretary, about 1000 OF the
men left last night on thirty day
furlough, and as fast as possible the
others will get similar leaves.
Eighteen hundred of the men are to
be permanently stationed here and
the others will be distributed to 9TH
er stations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
UNPACK|NC THE
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
English Prepare to Distribute Pres
ents From America.

London, Dec. 5.-Scores of en-
ployes of the Diapers Chamber of
Commerce are engaged today in un-
packing and arranging for distribu-
tion the consignment of toys, cloth
ing and sweets sent by the children
of the United States to the orphaned
children of British and Belgian
soldiers. These are the gifts that
came over on the steamer Jason.
The local government board is the
custodian of that portion of the ia
sons cargo assigned to England and
Belgium.
The actual work of unloading and
shipping the gifts was undertaken
by the Diapers society. Already
the gifts for Belgian children still
in Belgium have been turned over to
the American relief committee,
which is sending them from over the
canals leading from Holland to Bel
GUM. Great quantities of fruit and
jam are included in these gifts. A
large supply of peanuts forms a
part of this Christmas offering from
America, and will be a pleasant sur
prise to the British and Belgian |
children. Peanuts are comparative
|y rare in Europe.
A large consignment will be sent |
to each town of 10000 people. Here
the actual distribution to the chill
lren is to be in the hands of the
ocal relief committee. Children Of
soldiers and sailors who have lost
heir lives in the war will be cared
'or first. Inasmuch as the supply
8 largely in excess of the needs Of
he actually orphaned, the local
committees will allot gifts to chill
lren whose fathers are at the front
n in hospitals. and whose relatives
re not able to provide them with
christmas presents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
CASE
IS COMPROMISED
Salem School Teacher Said to Have
Received $1,000 for Injuries.

Mount Pleasant, Ia. Dec. 5.-The
case of Miss Belle Masden, a school
teacher of Salem, who sued w. B..
Seeley, former state senator from
this district, for $4,000, claiming
that sum for damages alleged to
have been sustained in an automo-
bile accident, has been settled out
of court after the first trial which
ended with a disagreement among
the jury. The case came up again
on Wednesday, but it was announc-
ed that it was settled. The court
record said that the stipulations of
the settlement were that the defend
ant should pay the plaintiff the sum
of 81, that each side should pay its
own witness fees and that the court
costs should be divided between
them. 1t is understood, however,
that while Miss Masden received a
check for 81 as stated in the record
she also received in cash the sum of
$1,000.
1t is right when you get it at
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
TWO W0RkMEN ARE
BURIED IN TRENCH
Rescued by Fellow Boarders After
Being Held Prisoners for
Hours.

Creston, Ia, Dec. 4.-Buried at
the bottom of a fifteen foot trench
many rods from habitation and
prisoners for ten hours, with night
overtaking them, was the frightful
experience of Frank Kathenberg and
Everett German, two young men at
work near Alton yesterday. Ger
man was entirely covered, but the
dirt about his head was loosely
packed and allowed him scant air,
and Kathenberg's head just extend
ed above the cavein.
The latter yelled until he became
exhausted and when found his head
was lying limp to one side and both
were unconscious and near death
when at 10 o'clock at night search
ers from their boarding house found
them and with the light of lanterns
dug them out.
Perfumes, any size or kind, at
Teeds. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
PAGE COUNTY PAYS
$4,000 TO END CASE
Suit of Twenty Thousand Dollars
for Death of Thresherman
Compromised.

Shenandoah, Ia, Dec. 4.-The
board of supervisors of Page county
have settled the 10000 damage suit
against the county for the death Of
A. C. Oline a threshing machine
man, who was fatally injured when
a weak bridge went through with
his engine Sept. 2S, last year, The
sum of $4,000 was paid to his broth
er, Charles Oline, as agreed upon
between the board and the atto".
neys.
Recently Mrs. Ella Johnson was
granted a verdict Of $4,000 for the
death of her husband who was kill
ed in a similar accident. Another
suit against the county due to
bridge accidents Is anticipated by
the officials. The accident occurred
last Saturday when Hal Hansen and
his sister of Villisca, Ia, plunged
twenty feet into a creek where q
bridge had been removed and there
was no obstruction to stop the au-
toists. The woman escaped unhurt
but her brother received two broken
ribs in the accident.
Holiday goods at iced & Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
CONGRESSMAN
WOULD IMPROVE
NATIONAL GUARD
Representative Towner Believes
State Militia Will Solve Re-
serve Question.
SAYS U. S. IS UNPREPARED
Iowan Believes Army Should Be I'M
proved Without Going Into
Militarism.
SAYS U. S. IS UNPREPARED

washington, -. o., lee. 4.-hep-
resentative Towner has taken up
the question of this country's mil
itary and naval preparedness. Be-
cause of the widespread agitation Of
this subject, among members of con-
gress and others, Judge Towner is
convinced much will be heard of it
at the capital this winter.
Judge Towner is convinced that
the wisest way to seek adequate mil
itary preparation for this country is
through the national guard of the
states.
He is giving close study to this
phase of the question and believes
the problem of reserve can be
worked out through the guard. His
view will be of great interest to
Iowa National guardsmen.
Congress, neither at this session
nor probably in the near future,
will legislate for a large standing
army" said Judge Towner. II be-
lieve that if proper provision is
made for the national guard, the
problem of a reserve can be solved
through it.
1.-The federal government should
come to the assistance Of the guard
and federal pay measure should be
passed which will encourage men to
go into the guard and stay in it and
participate in drills. There should
be a good guard company in every
county, with an armory and rifle
range and practice with the rifle
should be encouraged.
81 have no doubt we can secure
excellent results if such course is
followed. 1t is a fact that man as
a rule will not go into the guard
and remain in and attend drills reg
ularly and bear all the trouble and
expense of it without pay.
ut would not cost much to make
such appropriations for the guard,
as would encourage and strengthen
It,"
Judge Towner is not unmindful of
the fact that some elements in the
regular army are hostile to the ma
tional guard. So far as expense is
concerned, he holds that wise de-
velopment of the guard is not only
the cheapest method of securing ma
tional defense but he points out that
the country's pension bill declined
311, 100000 in the last year and
that if this were spent on the guard
It would do wonders for it.
That the country is utterly I'M
prepared for war is the view of
Judge Towner, and he feels that
without going into militarism, prop
or preparation should be made.
Government manufacture of war
supplies, munitions and armor,
Judge Towner holds to be the prop
er course He points out that if this
were done, the charge could not be
made that proper military and nav
al preparation was inspired by
Kruppism or selfish private manu-
featuring interests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Skater is Drowned,

Rockford, Ia, Dec. 5.-Alice R.
Mitchell, aged %, was drowned in
the Sherlock river, one-half mile
west of Rockford, at 4:30 yesterday
afternoon. She was skating with
Conrad Unger, a young man, when
the two broke through the ice. A
pulmoter was hurried from Charles
City, but failed to revive her.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
SLAYER OF CON-
DUCT0R INDICTED
Roy James Accused of Murder By
Grand Jury in Session at
Dakota City.

Humboldt, Ia, Dec. 5.-The
grand jury of Humboldt county in
session at Dakota City has just
brought in indictments against two
two young men who held up an
early morning freight on the Chi
cago & Northwestern railroad some
three weeks ago, resulting in the
killing of Conductor Reynolds.
Roy James, who did the shooting,
was indicted for murder, while his
17-year-old companion, Clyde Spik-
er, was indicted for assault with at
tempt to commit robbery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
INVITES A QUEER
WEDDING PARTY
Wealthy Chicagoan Invites the
Down-and-Outers to Attend.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Instead of the
usual wedding audience of well
dressed, we'll fed men and women,
more than a score of down-and out
tiers were the occupants of pews in
the Wabash Avenue Methodist Epis-
copal church yesterday, the invited
guests of J. w. Gossard on his we'd
ding day.
Mr.. Gossard, a well-to-do manu-
facturer, has long been interested in
helping those on whom fortune had
frowned, and counted them among
his chief friends. Before the cere-
mony which united him to Mrs. Sa
rah l.. Brown in matrimonial bonds,
Mr.. Gossard explained the presence
of the unsual guests.
Il chose this setting" he said,
because these men are my friends.
Some are sadly CARRIED and in what.
but they are my friends and whom
I love-" .
After reading from the gospel Of
Luke, Mr.. Gossard said to his guests:
Men, I am about to be married. For
twenty years l have prayed to God
for a faithful loving wife and He
has given her to me. Have any of
you any objections?"
mo" came a swift answer in
chorus.
A wedding feast was served to the
guests after the ceremony.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
Unofficial Report Claims Russian
Victory at LODI, but Lacks
Confirmation.
GERMAN CAMPAIGN A FAILURE
Teutons Unable to Divert Foes At.
tention From Hungary by
Threatening Warsaw.

Petrograd, Dec. 1.-The following
statement from the general staff Of
the Russian commander in chief was
issued last night:
ION the left bank of the Vistula
on Dec. 3 there was some fierce
fighting on the front of Glowno.
Lowicz and also on the western
roads towards LODI and Piotrkow.
ION the other fronts there were
no essential notifications in the
lines.
ION the fronts in the Caucasus
Dec 3 there was no important fight
ing"
London, Dec. 5.-There is still
lacking reliable news of the prog
ress of the battle in Poland, which
continues to monopolize interest. An
unofficial dispatch from Petrograd
says the battle of LODI has ended in
success for the Russians, but this
statement is opposed to that of the
Berlin official report, which says the
German offensive in Poland is TAX
ing it's normal course.
The fact is that the fighting in
this region has developed into such
a tumble that it is almost impossible
to follow it. The most important
factor from the allies point of view
is that the German advance on War
saw seemingly has not succeeded in
it's object, nor has it had the effect
of diverting the Russians from their
forward movement through the Car
pathians and on to the plains Of
Hungary, or against the fortress of
Cracow, around which they are
drawing a closer ring of men and
artillery.
Taking into consideration the
case of Przemysl, which has held out
so long against the Russian attacks,
military men do not look for the
early fall of Cracow and are rather
inclined to believe that the armies
of Emperor Nicholas will endeavor
to keep the large Austrian force in
side the fortress and enter Silesia
from the southeast.
Much depends, however, on the
battle which is being fought with
such intensity further north be-
tween the rivers Vistula and Warta,
and in which all agree the losses on
both sides have been very heavy.
There is an inclination to believe
that had there been any probability
of an early success for the Germans
in this field, Emperor William, who
has returned to Berlin, would have
remained to witness the victory of
his troops.
The battle in the west appears to
be at a standstill. The allies and
the Germans have attempted to take
llo OueuSlNe dL ulueIeuL pOluIS
along the front, but as neither
claims to have made any advance
and as both official reports mentions
repulses Of the enemy, it is evident
that the attacks which have been
made have not met with success.
Under the title -four months of
war;" the French Bulletin of the
armies, is publishing report of the
entire operations of the war. In it
he explanation is made that the
french were unable to take the Of
ensive until the British army was
eady and that the advance into AL
ace, which has been criticised as
'ad strategy was designed to draw
he Germans from the Belgian front.
his plan did not succeed, it says,
nd the allies were driven back to
he Seins.
Skofer 10 nrnwned
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08
To The People
of Webster City and the
surrounding country

Barney Brin has a complete line of
New and Second Hand Steel Rang
IS, Hard Coal Heaters, Soft Coal
Heaters and Cook Stoves of all
kinds. Also line of all kinds of
Second Hand Furniture, Cooking
Utensils, Carpets, Blankets. Com
forts, and all kinds of household
furnishings, which I am selling at
sacrifice prices.
Don't Fail to See Me Before
you Buy Your Stoves and
Furniture
BRIN.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

The rule of my life is to make
business a pleasure, and pleasure my
business.-Aaron Burr.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

For sale, five Poland China male
hogs, big type. w. H. Van Note.
l2-4-t-f-1m*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-12-08

Diamonds, watches, rings, silver,
cut glass, clocks and everything at
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You know it is right IL you get it
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Rings for babies at Teed & Teed's.
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Everything for the ladies toilet
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Silver manicure sets at iced &
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1t is right when you get it at
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Perfumes, any size or kind, at
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Holiday goods at iced & Teed's.
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Safety raZors at leeds.
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A wedding FEAST was served TO the
guests after the ceremony.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21
Alfalfa and Sixty Day Oats

A new use for Sixty Day oats
has been developed at the South
Dakota Experiment Station dur
ing the last two years. Since
this variety ripens SO early that
it can be frequently harvested
before barley or wheat is ripe it
has p owed useful as a nurse
crop for alfalfa. In 1912. it was
seeded with alfalfa at the Brook
ingS farm at the rate Of II lbs.
of oats and 10 lbs. Of alfalfa per
acre. An excellent stand was
secured. In 1914 at Vivian farm
half of one field was soWn with
out the oats and half Of it with
the oats. On July lst the alfalfa
with the oats was far ahead Of
that which was soWn without,
The oats protected the young
alfalfa from the wind and helped
it through the crusted soil.
Thus does the Surrey little Sixty
Day oat lay hold on new claim
for recognition.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21
Entertain at Smoker

A dozen or more Of the fans
and members of the Giants ball
club were entertained at the
Borreson home Wednesday even
ing of this week by Mr.. and
Mrs. Borreson at a Post Season
Serious
Progressive whist and 800"
supplied the card games of the
evening after which a delightful
lunch was served by Mrs. Borre-
son. After lunch j. C. Stoner
presented Mr.. Borreson with a
handsome smoking set, the gift
of the ball team, as souvenir
of the 1914 season and a token
of their appreciation of Mr.,
Borreson's services with the
team the past summer.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21
Al Storms Do
Much Damage

A number of hail storms visit
Cd different sections of Perkins
aha Adams counties Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week,
aolng large amount of damage
% the shocked grain and totally
aestroying the corn and uncut
grain.
r B, Cooper, who lives north
" the Cedar and near Spring
quite, was in Lennon Wednes-
4ay and exhibited fragments of
'ofn stalks that had been cut to
'ooons at his place Tuesday
e'enlng, when the worst storm
HaI mas ever visited that Sec
y ',OA literally cut to pieces every
'1'Ag IN It's track, which was
sooat lo miles long and 3 miles
wide.
aaVIces t r o m Bison, Stem,
p1eechenrldge, Lodgepole and Ell
n. n.sson are to the effect that
sas saeat damage was done in those
So,'. e,'lohs by the hail. Many win
10"S We're broke at Bison.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21
Business Mems Car.
nival Makes Good

The Capital City Amusement
Company, which visited our city
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Of last week proved very sue
cessful from a financial stand
point, and for a street carnival
company carried more and bet
ter attractions than are usually
seen in that line.
A large number of farmers
and visitors from other towns
along the railroad visited Lem
mon during the Carnival and
were generally well satisfied
with the entertainment, which
was rather better than they had
expected to see.
From here the Carnival Com.
pany went to Mcintosh where
they have been engaged to show
the entire week.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21
Bold Thief Steals
Horse and Buggy

A horse and buggy belonging
to A. Christianson, who lives 3
miles east of Lennon, was stol-
en- from the hitching rail on the
north side Of the First State
Bank, about $40 O'Clock Tues
day evening, Mr.. Christianson
had come to town shortly after
noon for groceries and to attend
to business matters, and tied the
rig on the north side Of the
bank. He bought his groceries
and put them in the buggy and
then went on up the street.
Returning about $50 O'Clock he
found the horse and buggy had
vanished. Inquiry W a $ made
about the street and it was soon
learned that a dark complexion
ed individual who drlfted INTO
this vicinity few days prior
had been seen to unite the horse
and drive away. Deputy AxtelI
was not informed until about 8
O'Clock and owing to the dark
ness could do nothing until the
next morning. However, they
were soon on the track Of the
thief the next morning and by
evening had recovered the buggy
and harness, and the horse
which was evidently ridden
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21

dressed and eXhortation to all
Catholics Of the world, asking
them to lift their souls toward
Christ who alone was able to
aid and called upon his clergy to
offer public prayer.
Much depression was caused
the Pope by the war.
Several days ago symptoms
appeared Of the old bronchial af-
fection, from which the pontiff
had suffered in the past.
Monday DR.. Marchiafava an.
nounced the Pope was suffering
from a simple cold and possibly
a rest for a week would restore
his usual health. The bronchial
condition spread and Tuesday
it was announced that the Pope 's
condition was serious.
Through Tuesday evening and
night he slowly sank, death
finally coming this morning.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21
Pope Plus x Died
Wednesday Morning
Death of Pontff Comes Very Suddenly as
Announcement of Condition on Tuesday
by DR.. Marchiafava Was to Effect
That His State Was by no
Means Alarming.

Rome, Aug. 10, 1900 NJ
(B y United Press p p e
Plus X died at lila this morn
ing.
The Pope's last illness began
almost coincidentally with the
great war in Europe. Those
close to him believe his grief
over the situation brought on
the final crisis and so overwhelm-
ed him that he was una BILE
in his S0th year to withstand
still another attack of his old
enemy gouty catarrh.
Ill health had been the Pom
tiff's lot for many years, inter-
mittently, and the attack so seri-
Gus that the world was prepared
several times to hear of his pass
ing.
At the commencement of the
European crisis, the Pope ad-
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1914-08-21
Agricultural News
State College, BrOokings, S. ID.
Raising Feed for Dairy Cows

1t is not profitable to pasture
dairy cows on land worth from
$50 to 800 per acre., says Prof
essor C.. Larsen of the South Da
kota State College. None of
the land on the College dairy
farm is used for pasture, it is
too expensive since about TWO
acres are required to pasture
one cow four months. If this
same Iand-tWo acres was ploW-
ed, manured, and put into corn
for silage, it would produce from
twenty to thirty tons OF fodder
for the silos, sufficient to feed
three cows a whole year with
but little additional hay"
This comparison seeming very
strong, Professor Larson was
asked just how the College dairy
farm proceeds to get along with
out pastures. This is his state
ment:
"On a twenty acre tract Of
land belonging to the dairy de-
partment of the State College,
one and one-fourth tons of alf-
alfa have been cut and the second
stand is knee high and is about
ready to cut. This field was
seeded last summer, when the
season was little dry, and the
stand obtained was not the best.
ION the sixty acres belonging
to the dairy farm efforts are
made to produce as many nutri-
ents as possible for feeding;
twenty acres being in alfalfa;
thirty.three acres in corn for the
siios: five acres in oats and peas
for hay; and two acres in mangel
wurzels for feed. The five acres
that were in oats and peas are
now cut; and a crop of milet has
been put in and harvested on the
same ground. thus obtaining two
crops on the same land in one
season.
About twice as many feed
units can be obtained per acre
by putting the land into alfalfa,
corn and oats, peas and millet,
as from a fifty-bushel oat crop.
This, of course, means that the
ground should be well manured
and we'll titled. The manure
| from seventy-five head of dairy