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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
DR.. GIBSON EXPLAINS
STOCK QUARANTINE
Details of the Embargo on Cattle
and Hogs Made Public by
Veterinarian.

TO clarity the situation with re-
gard to the quarantine against the
foot, and mouth disease, DR.. ]. 1. Glib
son, state veterinarian, has issued
the following comprehensive state
ment:
"The state of Iowa is quarantined
by the federal government and dur
ing the life of this quarantine nc
cattle, sheep, swine or other rumi-
nants can be shipped from the state
for any purpose. Horses and poul-
try can be shipped except those from
infected premises.
For the present feeding and
breeding stock cannot be shipped in
to the state, but cattle, hogs and
sheep, originating outside the state
may be shipped to recognized
aughtering centers within the
state or for immediate slaughter
subject to restrictions imposed by
the state authorities.
"Hides and skins removed from
animals prior to Aug. l, 1914,
which have been since that date
stored away from live stock may be
shipped interstate upon affidavit to
that effect by shippers. Hides re-
moved since Aug. /, 1914, must be
disinfected under government super
vision before being shipped inter
state.
"All stock cars in the state must
be cleaned and disinfected. All
stock yards in Iowa, Johnson, Jones
Cedar, Clinton and Jackson counties
and all railroad yards used for feed
in-transit stock in the entire state
must be cleaned and disinfected un-
der government supervision.
1.-THE following counties are now
under strict quarantine within the
state, namely-Iowa, Johnson, Ce'
dar, Jones, Clinton and Jackson.
"At present no cattle, swine
sheep, goats or other ruminants car
be moved from these counties. Horses
and poultry are not under quaran'
tine, except on infected Premises
Movements of feeding and breeding
cattle, swine, sheep, goats and 9TH
er ruminants within the state is pro-
hibited, for the present.
Fat cattle and hogs in countle:
not under quarantine may be ship
ped in cleaned and disinfected cars
to recognized slaughter houses with
in the state"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Naming the Farm.

Wallace's Farmer: When a farm
err goes to the city or town to do
some trading, he likes to see names
posted over the various business
places he has occasion to visit. The
naming of a store or business estab-
lishment in town is seldom neglect
ed, and it should not be neglected
in the country. The farm is bust
ness establishment, and it should be
named by some appropriate title.
More of this naming is being done
now than was customary few years
ago. We know this from the in
creased numbers of inquiries receiv-
ed for suggestive farm names. In
Iowa the legislature has passed a
law providing for the filing of farm
names with the county recorder at
a small charge. No other person
within that county will be permit
ted to use a recorded name for his
farm, so that duplication of names
will be avoided.
Many farmers who get appropri-
ate names for their farms go a step
farther and have the name printed
on a signboard, which is nailed up
in a conspicuous place near the road,
where everyone who passes may read
If
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
BOARD Of SUPERY|S-
ORS Do HANDSOMELY
County to Give $40 Per Month To-
wards Support of the New
Rest Room Project.

On Nov. 9th a committee from the
Commercial League met with the
board of supervisors and requested
an annual appropriation OF $500 per
year towards support of the Webster
City rest room.
The matter rested there and moth
ing more was heard from the board
of supervisors until this morning,
when County Auditor Peterson was
instructed to inform the secretary Of
the league, John A. Boeye, that
Hamilton county would give $50 per
month toward the support of this
room.
This is a matter OF general rejoic-
ing today among those interested in
the support of the room and the
board is heartily commended by
them for the action taken. There
will be no cause for regret on the
part of the present board of super
visors for the step taken, which is
one of advancement for Hamilton
county along the line Of considera-
ton for the convenience Of the pub
lie, Wherever the rest room project
has been taken hold Of by the coun-
ty, the movement has felt distinct
impetus in the fact that city and
county has worked together for the
common benefit. This also removes
part of the burden of support from
the shoulders of the league and the
mutual feeling of responsibility re
sulting will be permanent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
THANKSGIVING Day Football.

There will be two games Of foot
ball at Riverside park next Thurs
day afternoon-Thanksgiving day.
The Webster City high school team
will be pitted against the Storm Lake
high school lineup, and the Boone
town team will contend with a local
team of players, partly of old-tim-
ers.
The new sweaters recently order
ed for the local high school team are
expected to arrive soon, it being hop
ed they will get here for the boys
to wear next Thursday. These
sweaters were bought by the business
men, some $72 having been donated
by them for this purpose.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Look Out for Sore Threats.

Parents in any part Of the city.
especially those with children at
tending Lawn Hill school, should
watch the threats of their children
very closely for some time, and
where there is any infection should
at once call a physician without de-
lay. Delay may be fatal for your
child as well as your neighbours
child.
In the state there are several sec
lions where an epidemic of diphthe-
ria has caused several deaths and
closed schools, churches and other
public gatherings. 1t behooves this
city to exercise care in this regard
and watch the Threats of their chill
dren in the public schools and out,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Sells Out.

John M. Rytter, who has been
running an auto livery during the
past two years with headquarters at
the Hanson & Tyler garage, has sold
out to Herman Cook of Onawa, Iowa
who will continue the business az
heretofore. The new man took pos
session yesterday. Mr.. Rytter in.
tends to occupy his farm west OF
town during the future. Pratt
Aarvig who has been assisting MIR.
Rytter in his livery business, ex-
poets to go to South Dakota to
spend the winter with a brother on
a stock ranch.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
WERE VICTIMS OF
INTENDED H0LD-UP
Party Tries to Stop Webster City
Car in the Road While on Way
to Des Moines.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Black, Herbert
Black and DR.. Buxton, who accom-
panied Miss Eva Jameson to Des
Moipes last Sunday in the Black au-
to where Miss Jameson will take
treatment in the Methodist hospital,
were the victims of an intended
hold-up four or five miles this side
of the capital city. Herbert Black
was driving the car and DR.. Buxton
sat in the front seat with him. When
nearing Des Moines Ford car pass
ed them at lively clip. Although
it was quite dark at that time, the
Ford had no lights and no number
upon it, so far as the local parties
could make out. After getting con-
siderably ahead OF the Webster City
auto the driver of the Ford stopped
his car, leaving it standing squarely
across the road and when the Web
ster City party came up to him he
was standing on the ground waving
his hands and calling for them to
stop. The driver of the Black car
says it came into his mind with a
flash that the fellow had planned a
hold-up, whereupon he turned on
full power and dashed past the mis-
creant, turning out at the side OF
the road to do so. The occupants OF
the Webster City car say the fellow
chased them all the way to Des
Moines. There may have been three
or four men in the Ford car. The
Webster City folks could not tell,
but they believe there We're. How
ever, aside from some injury to Jes-
Sc Blacks face and nose, who was
thrown against the top Of the auto
in crossing some abrupt elevations
in the road during their rapid flight,
no damage resulted. The Webster
City party arrived home last even
ing.
There have been quite number
Of auto hold-ups in and around Des
Moines since the Billy Sunday meet
ings opened, the officers capturing
fellow just recently who attempt
ed a hold-up in the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
The Northwestern Road.

According to a report just issued
by the Northwestern railway, the
road carried 33,3S9,42S passengers
for the fiscal year ending June 81,
1914, without single fatality. The
increase in the number of passen-
gers carried over the preceding year
was 2.92 per cent, or nearly mil
lion.
The Northwestern railway was
the originator OF the safety first
movement and to this movement 1t
attributed the remarkable record OF
the year in the matter of accidents
and much of the gain in traffic, hav-
ing induced among patrons a feeling
Of safety.
The operation of suburban service
is included in the statistics, the sys-
tenn extending over trackage of 1O.-
600 miles.
Statisticians have estimated that
the railroad carried more than one
third the entire population of the
United States last year and that 1t
would require 556,49O coaches seat
ing sixty passengers each to carry
them at one time With seven cars
to the train, 79,49S locomotives
would be required to haul the cars.
The total mileage travelled by the
Chicago & Northwestern trains dur
ing the year was 21,537,7S1, or
nearly 1000 times the distance
around the earth.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Father Took Diphtheria.

Chas. Martin, residing on west
Water street, whose eight year old
son has been suffering with diph-
iberia also developed the disease and
on last Sunday morning was given
anti-toxin, which in his case worked
like a charm, with the result that
he is feeling reasonably we'll this
morning and is practically out of
danger. His son, Alvin, is also get
ting along very we'll.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Foot and Mouth Disease.

There seems to be little foot and
mouth disease in Iowa, but it has
been reported from one or two coun'
ties. A gentleman who arrived IN
the city a day or two ago said al
the Central depot that they had il
around Iowa Falls, but another gen
tleman who had also just arrived
from the Falls said he did not be-
lieve it. He had been there several
days but had heard nothing Of the
disease among the stock. However
It will be well for all stockmen tc
use every precaution against the in.
lection.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
WEBSTER CITY IS
MUCH INTERESTED
The 1915 Census Will be Taken
Work to Commence Early in
January.

Webster City and Hamilton coun-
Ity are interested in the census to
be taken next year and the COM
mercial league ought to take steps as
soon as possible to see chat the city
and county get full count. A meet
ing was held in Des Moines yester-
day and preliminary plans for the
taking of the census were talked ov-
err The census of the state is taken
every five years, alternately by the
state and the federal government.
tremendous organization must be re-
cruited and be ready to take the
field just after the first of the year,
when the law dictates work must be
begun.
Iowa is probably more greatly in
terested in the result of the COM
ing census than any state has ever
been. The reason is that the census
figures show the state has been los
ing population during the ten years
ending in 1910. Since the results
of the last state and federal census
have been announced there has been
a tremendous civic effort to bring
people to Iowa and hold them here,
that the unsatisfactory condition
might be changed.
The 1915 state census, it is be-
lieved, will tell whether this effort
has been successful. From time to
time there have been estimates, bas-
ed on differing statewide activities,
that the state has been gaining peo-
pie, and also that it has been losing
in population. There has been no
creditable information, however,
since the last federal census, ana
there can be none until the state
census results are compiled.
The interest which commercial
organizations in the different cities
is taking in the census plans is sig
nificant of the Importance business
men attach to the result of the COM
ing listing of people of the state.
The active officials of commercial
clubs in four of lowa's prlnclpai
cities-Des Moines, Sioux City, Day.
EXPORT and Fort Dodge-attended
the meeting in Des Moines yesterday
TO aid in making an effective census
taking organization. /
| To realize the hopes of Iowa
boosters, the census men must find
at least 100000 persons in Iowa,
and it is hoped the total may be
considerably more than that. Iowa's
population in 1900, by federal CEN
sus, was 2,231,S53. In 1905, by
state census, it was 2,210,05O. In
1910, by federal census again, it
was 2,224,771.
The state census of 1905 gave
Webster City a population of 4,797
and Hamilton county 1881. By
the federal count in 1910 the city
gained slightly and the county lost,
the count for that year giving the
city 5,2OS and the county 1922.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
ONLY four MORE
DAYS ARE LEFT
Takes Effort in Some Cases to In
duce the Giving Of Corn for
Belgians.

Three men with teams worked all
day yesterday among the farmers
and report fair success. One man
got 43 bushels, another about 3S
bushels and the other has not re-
ported the amount he solicited. 1t
is almost beyond belief, when mem
bers of the league go about among
the farmers of the county, the enor-
nous amount of corn they find
slowed away. In some instances
farmers have one, two and three
year old corn up into the thousands
of bushels in storage upon their
farms, awaiting the high prices they
feel are bound to come on account
of the European war. ...
Are all these the ones who are
giving of their great store of grain
to help give life itself to the starv-
ing millions of Belgium-the WON
en-, the children and the aged? No,
indeed!
1t is generally the renter, or the
man who has to figure to make both
ends meet, who is the most willing
to give corn or money to this cause.
In this, as in so many other causes,
the poor are helping the poor. There
are wealthy farmers who are con-
tributing generously of their vast
store: these are brought into strong
relief by the majority of their neigh
bors, who possessing much, give
nothing.
When the solicitors were asked
what nationality of people seemed to
be giving most generously in this
county they replied, "The Swedes,
Norweigans, French, even the Ger
mans are giving liberally-it is the
dog-goned Americans who are hold
ing on to all they haVe!"
The little town of Dayton with
less than 900 inhabitants, has al
ready sent a carload of corn from
the town alone. Other small towns
of the state have sent carloads not
aided by the surrounding country
Hamilton county was the first to re-
spond to the call for cornmeal for
Belgium, and is one of the richest
in corn in the state. Whether dona-
lions correspond to the wealth OF
the county remains to be seen. Only
four more days remain and one OF
these is holiday. Three days more
in which to give corn or money. The
time may come when the United
States may have to call upon Euro
pean countries for bread. We hope
not-but stranger things have hap
pened. If it comes, may the response
be a generous one!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Not a Cent :

Senator D. c. Chase has filed his
sworn declaration of campaign ex-
penses with the secretary of state
He didn't spend a cent to secure a
reelection. Gee whiz! how could
he-being in the newspaper bust"
ness Ellsworth News.
And yet they say that Cady
boug ht eleven five cent cigars and
six packages of chewing gum during
the last five weeks of the campaign.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Opens New Shop.

S. b. Bair has rented the J. H.
Lee building on east Second street,
formerly occupied by the Curtis
Floral company, and will by the first
of next week have the shop opened
for the sale of Milwaukee and En-
pire cream separators, all kinds OF
lubricating oils and paint and var
nish. This will be a good location
for Mr.. Bair,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Some Fine Windows.

Several firms in the city are dis
playing some finely trimmed Thanks.
giving windows. Among. these is
the one at the Isham & Rasmussen
shoe store. Autumn leaves, corn
stalks and pumpkins form an at
tractive and seasonable background
for the display of new fall and win
ter styles in shoes. The center
piece Of the display is magnificent
peacock bird which rivals the
bird of paradise in coloring, this
particular specimen having been the
example of local taxidermist's art,
the bird being the property Of Chas
Miller of the Miller Undertaking
company.
The window display Of c. F. Gard
ner's hardware store is none the less
suggestive of the approaching holi-
day, containing as it does, fine ar
ray of roasters, baking dishes, cary
ing sets and other articles needed in
the preparation Of the GROWING
feast of the year--the Thanksgiving
dinner.
The jewelry stores are displaying
their choicest carving sets, cut glass
vases and many other exquisite ne
cessities for an attractive and COM
plete Thanksgiving dinner table.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Cradle Roll.
prOvemont

Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Gustuson, who
reside on First street, are the proud
parents of a seven and a half pound
baby daughter born this morning.
Born, Nov. 81, 1914, to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hankey, residing on
James street, seven pound son.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

Marshalltown, Iowa, Nov. IA,
l914.-Dr. Wilbert Shallenberger,
Chicago, In.-Dear Doctor: | want
ed to write you and tell you that
you cured my piles in 1909 without
an operation. | have never had any
return or trouble Thanks to your
mild, quick and sure method. Any
one suffering the agony with piles
as | did should have your treat
ment. ID. l.. Birks.-Aqv. f1s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

ment had been that it was better to
pay more and get the really safe
kind. It is apparent that nc kind
of paving is safe without expert in.
vestigation in advance, and expert
inspection at every stage of the cen
structiOn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

Misses June Taylor and Edith
Bell, teachers in the Lawn Hill
school, expect to be hostesses at 6
Thanksgiving feast tomorrow IL
their school rooms when the pupils
will bring toothsome viands for g
THANKSGIVING spread.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

VIM. Greenwood and family are
removing from Elm street to S12
First street, the residence just va
Gated by the w. l.. Nacgoey family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

The Purity degree staff will hold
q business meeting tomorrow after
noon at $3.50 at Elmo hall. All
members are urged to be present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
TEED & TEED
LOCAL BRIEFS.

- .
Strictly modern house for sale, on
Bank street, close in. Inquire OF
W. W. Pearce. 24d3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

The Christian ladies aid society
will meet at the home Of Miss Ger
trude Burton, CPL Division street,
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
for paving social. A 10 cent lunch
will be served. A good attendance
is desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

FOR SALE few choice Duroc
Jersey male hogs, immune. w. A.
Neel. 21d3f1t1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

All members of the Superior Re-
bekah lodge are requested to attend
the regular meeting tomorrow even
ing in Elmo hall. The nomination
of officers for the ensuing six months
will occur at this meeting.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

FOR SALE-fullblood Chester White
male hog, about one year old, i'm
mune. C. S. Tyler, six miles
northeast OF town. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24
Teed & Teed
The jewelers.

Cut Glass, the new cuttings.
Sterling Silver goods, a
large variety, knives, forks,
spoons. carving sets, berry
sets, salad sets, and every
thing necessary for the
table in Sterling Silver and
Plate. The newest to be
had in the market. Our
line of Jewelry is larger,
better and nicer than ever.
TEEn e. TEED
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

LOST-a tail lamp to a Ford car, be-
tween six miles south Of Dun
combe and Webster City. Leave
at this Office. 23d2f1t1@
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-24

Shelled nuts Gall kinds) at Shell.
don's. d1
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30
WILSON ACCEPTS MEDIATION
Triple oser May step tsostiiities for
Time-ersxii. Argentina and
Chile Tender Good ofsieea

washington--Pan-A diplo-
macy made its first attempt to solve
the Mexican crisis by peaceful ne
gotiations-
The United States government &C
cepted from Argentine. Brazil and
Chile a formal offer to act as inter
mediaries in the present situation. but
reservedly pointed out that an act OF
aggression by the military forces or
hostile demonstrations toward Amer.
leans might upset hopes of immediate
peace
Coincidentally with the acceptance
Of the mediation offer, administration
officials announced there would be NO
cessation Of preparations by the army
and navy for future emergencies and
no orders would be issued to the ma
val forces at Vera Cruz or the ships
at sea changing original plans Nc
further steps. however. to secure rep
arations for the indignities which
gave rise to the present situation Will
be attempted while the effort Il be
ing made to bring about a settlement
through diplomacy.
The Brazilian. Argentine and Chill
can ENJOYS transmitted the United
States acceptance OF their proposal
to the Spanish ambassador. who I'm
mediately sent to by cable to ths
Spanish legation at Mexico City fol
presentation TO Cen Huerta-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-04-30
REFUGEES ALLOWED
TO LEAVE MEXICO
HuERrA PERMITS AMERICANS TO
LEAVE cAPsrAL-mAAs TO
PASS THEM THROUGH.
REJOICING At VERA CRUZ


Vera Crux.-Two hundred and fifty
American refugees. whom reports in
iicate are entrained at Mexico City,
will be permitted by Gen. Huerta to
come through to Vera Cruz. according
to Information cabled here early by
Sir Lionel Garden. the British minis
ter to Mexico. now in the capital
The arrival OF the refugees at Vera
Cruz will be facilitated by Brig. Gen.
Gusatvo Mas as soon as their train
reaches his lines. which begin at a
point beyond Soledad station
News of the probable arrival here
OF these Americans was received here
with greatest satisfaction-almost re.
toicing-by scores OF anxious friends
and relatives quartered within the
lines OF the American forces Of occu.
patton. For days only meager reports
have come through. and rumors here
were most disquieting and caused the
gravest apprehension for their safety
among relatives and friends. News OF
attempted as<assinations and OF indig
mites against Americans Just because
they were Americans has been por
toned. and the sight OF groups Of
refugees camped out In the open lots
and gathered together in the hotels tc
discuss the probable fate OF those Ief,
behind in Huerta's power has been one
OF the tragedies Of the war.