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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
Steel Embedded in Eve.

Monticello, Ia, Aug. 3.-Joe
Starks, a driver of an automobile
truck, suffered peculiar accident
while trying to repair his machine.
A bit of steel he was hammering
few into his eye and penetrated the
ball. He was taken to Iowa City
for an operation. He may lose his
sight.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
Social Affairs
PICNIC SUPPER.

The July committee of the SIX
O'Clock club-Miss Crosley, Miss
Treat, Mrs. King, Mrs. Jones and
Mrs. Richardson, have planned for
a picnic supper to be given at the
home of Miss May Wickware on
Wednesday evening, in honor OF
Mrs. w. G. Bale, of Winnipeg, a
charter member of the club.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
Naval Reserves Called by Britain.

New York, Aug. 3.-All British
army and navy reservists in Ameri-
ca are to be called out. Instructions
to this effect were received here
yesterday from the British foreign
Office by Acting Consul General Nos
worthy. Many of the reservists it is
expected will sail for England on
the steamer Lusitania next Tuesday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
ONE O'CLOCK LUNCHEON.

Mrs. Alice Green entertained a
small company Of ladies for one
O'Clock luncheon, at her home on
First street yesterday. The table
decorations were nasturtiums and
zinnias were used in further decor
ations. Following the excellent
luncheon, the afternoon hours were
spent in visiting. Several of the la
dies were occupied, of course, with
the ever-present fancy work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
Train Kills Vail Woman.

Denison, Ia, Aug. 3.-Mrs. Albert
Krahl of Vail was instantly killed
when the Chicago & Northwestern
fast mail struck her as she was
crossing the tracks at the Vail sta
ton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
ENG[AND'S STAND ON EURO
PEAN WAR STILL Indefinite

diversion of the afternoon, the
score cards being artistic affairs
done in sepia. Mrs. C. A. Guyer of
st. Paul, Mrs. Leo Sterling of Canon
City, COL, and Mrs. w. G. Bale of
Winnipeg were the guests from out
of the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Mrs. w. l.. Macgoey and Mrs. T..
F. Macgoey entertained small COM
pany of lady friends in honor OF
Mrs. c. A. Guyer of St. Paul yester-
day at five o'clock. A sumptuous
three-course dinner was served at
six O'Clock. The table decorations
were especially beautiful, the center
being occupied by a Japanese basket
of Killarney roses, and place cards
miniature baskets of roses-carried
out the color scheme of pink and
white. After dinner a delightful
musical program was enjoyed by all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04

Before buying gas stove, see our
combination gas stove, two in one,
coal and gas combined. At Card
ner's hardware store. Diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
GERMANY ORDERS HER AM
bASSAD0R TO LEAVE FRANCE

sister, Mrs. Ray Grant and husband
in Maquoketa, and also with rela-
tives in Clinton. Miss Mildred Hoot,
who is also in Maquoketa, will re-
main for a more extended visit.
Cary H. Brown of Des Moines
spent the week end with his family
in this city.
Miss Eva Whiteman went to
Fort Dodge Saturday evening for a
brief stay.
Rev. and Mrs. c. H. Kamphoef-
ner and three children expect to
leave the latter part of the week for
ten days outing at Clear Lake.
Mrs. Anna Weseloh and daugh-
ter Christine are spending short
time in Fort Dodge.
Miss Minnie Weseloh, who is
employed in a store in Fort Dodge.
is spending a two weeks vacation at
her home in this city.
Fred Birdsall of Iowa Falls
spent Sunday at the home of his
mother, Mrs. J. H. Birdsall.
j. B. Hughes. and DR.. Ward
Hannah went to Clear Lake today
for a two weeks outing. Their fam
lilies will join them some time this
week.
Mrs. F. D. Carson and daugh-
ter Miss Carrie and Miss D. J. Hunt
spent Sunday in Ellsworth visiting
Mrs. James Caruth.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Younkee
accompanied by Mrs. L. F. Houck
Mrs. Jennie Ainslie and son Car
motored to Des Moines yesterday
and spent the day at the w. A. Ora
ham home.
Mrs. Geo. w. iced leaves to-
morrow on her eastern trip and
will be Joined later by Mr.. Teed.
Mrs. E. C. Robson of Gilbert is
here spending the day with Mrs. A
J. Barr.
Miss Drusilla Dick left Satur.
day for a fortnight's outing at Lake
Okoboji. She will be guest at the
John N. Maxwell cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Rodgers OF
Goldfeld spent the week end here
with their cousin, Mrs. John Riley
on their way home from visiting
their son at Pequot, MINI.
Mrs. w. E. Spinharney left to.
day for a months vacation which
will be spent at Des Moines, Fair
field and Burlington.
Mrs. Geo. Hoffman left today
for Hartley for a visit at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Chris Under,
who recently underwent an opera
ton.
Mrs. Alexander Ems1ie of Fl.
Collins, Col, arrived today for Wis
it at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Kephart.
j. L. Moore of Rolfe arrived
here yesterday to take his mother
Mrs. Elmer Moore, who is in poor
health, home with him for a weeks
stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hughes and
two little daughters arrived here
yesterday from Winona, Wash, for
a visit at the home of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Hughes.
Mrs. Edward Thomas of Cresco
is here for weeks visit at the
home of her cousin, Mrs. Ezra Bick-
ford and family.
Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Pyle and
family returned home last night
from a ten days outing at Lake Oko-
bolt.
Isaac Leighton and daughter
Clara of Neosha, Mo-, arrived here
this morning for an extended visit
at the home of his sister-in-law
Mrs. Geo. Jewett and family.
Rev. c. H. Kamphoefner leaves
tomorrow to attend the Methodist
district conference and camp meet
ing at stratford.
Naval pnooruoc No11n1 hr nr;<o;r
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
Council in Session ,

The city fathers met last night
in regular session with every men,
Der present. Resolutions were pre-
|sented for the putting in Of new
sidewalks in the different wards.
The contract with Woodstock for
furnishing electricity for lighting
their city was read and approved.
This contract calls for the installa-
tion to be completed not later than
December list. The reports of the
different city departments were read
and approved, also the one from the
Kendall Young Library estate. The
regular monthly bills were allowed
and the meeting adjourned until
Monday, August 10th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04

LUNCHEON AT OUTING CLUB.
Twelve ladies were delightfully."-
entertained at the Outing club Sat.
urday by Mrs. E. S. Steele and Mrs
R. S. Phillips. The club room was
lastly decorated in yellow and
green. A delectable luncheon was
served at one O'Clock, white sweet
peas being used for table decora'
lions. Place cards furnished al
amusing guessing contest.
The afternoon hours were spent
in a game of bridge in which Mrs
Harvey Pettibone was the winner
receiving beautiful bouquet Of
sweet peas as prize.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04

One solitary individual made his
appearance this morning in mayors
court and gave his reason for spend
ing the night in the city Jail. He
was a plain drunk, paid his usual
fine and vanished.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

Forty-two boys and girls received
invitations last week to meet at the
home of Masters Clifford and Arthur
Jewett Saturday afternoon, and as
sist them in celebrating their birth
days-Clifford' being his sixteenth
and Arthur's his thirteenth birth
day.
About thirty of their friends re-
sponded to these invitations, bring
ing with them suitable gifts for
their young hosts. The hours be-
fore and after refreshments, which
were served on the lawn at $50
o'clock, were spent in games and
contests and all report general
good time.
Miss Alice Robbins, daughter of
Rev. E. Robbins, of Nemaha, Iowa,
was an out of town guest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-04
PRE-NUPTIAL SHOWER.

Mrs. c. F. Bishop entertained a
few friends last night at her home
on Elm street in honor of Miss Lola
Staver, at whose home Miss Staver
has boarded for some time. Miss
Staver was out riding the forepart
of the evening and upon her arrival
found the guests assembled, after
which she was escorted to the dining
room where she received many use
full presents, the occasion being a
miscellaneous shower. The surprise
was genuine. Music and converse
ton passed away the time and late
in the evening ice cream and cake
were served. Miss Verva Cook OF
Yale was an out of town guest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
Why HE Quit Drinking.

Samuel G. Blythe is well known as a
journalist of repute and his testimony
counts for great deal When he strikes
personal note, he is always interesting.
His book, "The Old Came" should be
read widely, especially by young men
who are dazed by the glamour OF the last
life, and who think that the only way to
be good fellows is to 60 with the crowd.
Here are few sentences from the chap
ter on "Alcohol and the Toll it Takes:
zone OF the reasons | quit was because
noticed was going to funerals oftener
than usual-funerals OF friends who had
been living the same sort of lives for
theirs as had been living for mine. They
began dropping off with Bright's disease
and other affections superinduced by al
cohol and took stock OF that feature OF
it rather earnestly. They have been more
frequent in the past three years than in
the three years preceding-all good fel-
lows, happy, convivlal souls; but now
dead. Some OF them thought that ! was
foolish TO quit, too! And there are few
cases OF hardening arteries | know about,
and considerable amount OF gout and
rheumatism, and some other ills, among
the gay boys who jawed at me for quit
ting. Gruesome, is it not? And God
forbid that should cast up But if you
quit il in time there will be no production
OF falbumin and sugar, no high blood pres
sure, no swollen big toes and stitfened
joints"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12

Ideas on Christmas giving are rapidly
changing among the sensible. Those
uho think as they give are looking Tor a
year. round service as the important thing.
In a week OF shopping. with all ITS
strain, you will not lind a better gift than
a years subscription to The Youths
Companion. II otiers its service, It's
clean entertainment. its fine suggestive.
ness week after week; and the end oi
The year. which finds many q gilt In The
aiti:, dust-coyefed and forgotten, brings
The Companion again. With sl The charm
OF last Christmastide.
No American monthly al any price Of
fers the same amount OF reading. and none
can offer better quality. Less than iour
cents a week provides this best Of Christ
mas gifts-s2 90 a year. II you subscribe
now, all the remaining issues Of the year
will be sent free. and The Companion
Home Calendar. A copy OF the Calendar
is also sent TO those Who make a gilt
subscription. Send Tor sample copies,
and The Fore cast for 1915.
OsTHE YOUTHS COMPANION,
IA Berkeley Street, Boston, Mss.
New Subscriptions Received at this office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
owe my HEALTH
toPeruna
| was
Gradually
Breaking
Down From
Confinement
to Store.

Mr.. c. n. Petersen, dealer in fine
boots, shoes and cigars. No. 1872 South
Main ST., Council Bluffs, Iowa, writes:
Il cannot tell you how much good
Peruna has done me. Constant con-
anement in my store began to tell
on my health and I felt that 1 was
gradually breaking down.
Il tried several remedies prescribed
by my physician, but obtained no per-
manent relief until took Peruna.
felt better Immediately, and five bot
ties restored me to complete health.
l have been in the best Of spirits
since, and feel that I owe my health
10 it,"
Catch Cold Easily.
Mr. Arthur G. Peterson, r. T. D.
81, Box 21. Omro. Wisconsin. He
was in the habit Of catching cold
easily.
He says: at has been seven
months now since / have taken any
Peruna and I haven't felt the least
touch Of cold since. and l am positive
that I am now rid Of the tendency to
catch cold Peruna is a wonderful
remedy"
Those who object to liquid medi-
cines can now procure Peruna Tab
let's,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
Fresh Air Again.

We occasionally hear some one pro-
test against the "nagging" OF fresh
air flend." II there is any subject on
which nagging is excusable il is the i'm
portance OF plenty OF fresh air. Thou
sands OF people will give the most cor
dial assent to all that is said in favor Of
pure air in the house, and yet pull the
windows down whenever they find them
open. The preachers of hygiene have
made fresh air fashionable and popular,
but they have not yet succeeded IN over
coming the native tendency 10 fuStineSS
in vast number OF people.
There are two fatal dlSeases-tubercu-
loSis and pneumonia-that are really
"house diseases" They destroy thou
sands OF lives every year, and cost the
community millions OF dol ars, chiefly
because there are not enough 'freSh-air
fiends" to insist on The clean air IN which
such diseases cannot flourish. BY and
by, when the nagging has accomplished
its purpose, these two ScourgeS will be
got under control. But that time will not
come until we have goou air all the time,
in shops and schools and places OF amuSe-
ment, and in public conveYanceS, and,
above all, in every bedroom every night
of the year.
To-day, in spite Of much excellent leg
islation on the subject, II is at the risk oi
health, and perhaps OF life, that we take
a train, or ride in street car, or 20 into d
public hall, especially in the winter
months. The average railway car, with
its vestibuled platform, its tight doors and
windows, and IFS fierce steam heat, is an
excellent incubator OF disease. The
street Car is little better, because. even
with the worst intention on the part OF its
occupants, the air blows Though It at in
valS
Those who would like to breathe good
al. all the time, are often forced by Cir
cumslanceS TO 60 without il in the day
time, but they can at least have all they
want at night. 1t is during the hours oi
sleep that nature repairs the waste OF the
days work, but she cannot do good work
under bad conditions, and she never does
good work in bad air. Keep your bed
room windows wide open all the time,
and you will have done your share.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
Thursday November IL 1914

shaking fingers the "Kid" drew bead
on the PROSTATE man and fired. The
bullet went wild. The "Kid" had lost
his nerve as we'll as his clear vision. He
iammed a cartridge into the breech and
aimed once more-into the same sunbeam.
He flung his rifle down and, springing
TO his feet, held up his hands.
"Don't shootl" he yelled. you've
got me !"
"Big Tom" grinned in his amiable way
as he came up TO him. "You can put
your hands down Kid he said, and
the kid" lowered them.
Snapl Snapl The sheriff had slipped
the handouts round them.
"Who in thunder gave you that glass ?"
began the kid" bitterly, as they ap-
preached the empty house.
"That u? Oh, just borrowed il from
Miss Naida," the sheriff answered. "You
see, | found out that i'd come out without
any cartridges"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
Does 1t Pay To Be Good ?

81 am l9 and am told ! am pretty.
have had admirers OF the opposite sex,
but have been so unfortunate as to meet
only the type OF man who is called fast.
These young men often say to me: why
are you so quiet p And my girl friends
keep telling me am loo slow and that !
should act as if was 'game'-and have
tired sometimes, but become so disgust
ed could cry. Now, tell me. please
does it pay to be good? In my case il
does not seem TO-" writes dijconsolate
girl.
Yes-it actually paws TO be good The
girl who is quiet and modest and we'll
behaved may miss some OF the excite
ment her gayer aud giddier sisters take
TO brighten their dayS-but she is not a
prey TO the fever for excitement nor is
she ashamed TO stop and think OF her
self and what she has done.
The girl who is not good urges her
sell on and on from one diversion and
dissipation TO another because she does
not dare TO stop TO think. Her health.
her nerves and her happiness die to-
pether and her future is chained 10 her
past. am not condemning The girl who
has strayed. Often she is strong enough
to reform often society is kind enough
10 help her. But nothing can make her
forget, nothing can restore her peace OF
mind or Danish her remorseiul musings on
what her womanhood might have meant
TO her.
II pays to be good. 1t pays TO be at
peace with yourself, TO be able 10 look
the world proudly in the face and know
il does not dare think Of you dSreSpect-
fully. There is infinite satisfaction IN
thinking you were wise enough and
clever enough TO pick out clean path IN
a world iull OF boggy, Swampy ones.
1t is joyous 10 have no dread OF the
debt of your own contracting and no tear
of ghosts from your past.
The quiet, clear-eyed, thinking,
pdre-lylng girl will in all likelihood some
day pe happy wife and blessed moth
er. She will have the gift OF her good
character, as we'll as OF her love, 10 bring
10 the man for whom she cares. And
for her children she will have the proud
heritage OF her own simple strength and
purity.
Let undesirable men call you "slow"
and thank Heaven you have this quality
TO repel their dangerous interest. Let
silly, weak sisters crilicse you for your
lack OF "gameness" and then surprise
them by being game enough in good
way 10 endure their sneers and strong
enough to resist their influence for evil.
II pays to be good. And If you are not
good, you will never cease paving tor
your weakness or MISUNDERSTANDING
Fairfax.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
In a Friendly Sort Of Way.

When man amt got cent and hes feeling lind
o. blue
An the clouds hang dark an heay' an won't let
the sunshine through
It's great thing OH my brethen for teller Just 10
lay
His hand upon your shoulder in a friendly sort
o way.
II makes man feel curious il makes The tear drops
start,
An you sort o feel ilutter in the region OF the
heart
You can I look up and meet his eyes; you don't
know what TO say,
When his hand is on your shoulder in friendly sort
o. way.
Oh, the worlds curious compound, with it's
honey and its gall.
With its cares and bitter crosses but good world
after all
An good God must have made it-leastwise that's
what | say.
When hand is on my shoulder in friendly sort
o way.
James Whitcomb Riley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
"ftow 1t Feels to Be saIoonkeeper. A."

"h0W IL reels 10 BE SalOOnkeepcr.
An Ohio business man who had for
merDy been prosperous Saloonkeeper in
one Of The country towns OF the State re-
Gently said: "I'm out OF the saloon busi-
ness 10 stay and I'm glad OF it. II were
offered the beSt-paYing saloon on the best
corner in Cincinnati as gracious gift on
condition that operate it, would not
take it. It's dirty, w-down business.
When was in the saloon business, no
body would speak 10 me on the streets
If chanced TO meet acquaintanceS on the
sidewalk, they suddenly became greatly
interested in something across the street.
in the show windows, or on top OF the
buildings-at least they did not see Char
ley s.. Since took up decent busi-
ness, my acquaintance greet me cordial
ly in public, even calling, Hello Char
ley TO me across the street. That's
more to me than all the dirty money there
is in the saloon business"
A saloonist who has heart in him
and some OF them have-knows that he
is virtually engaged in the destruction Of
young men, wrecking lives, spreading
disease, dismantling homes, breeding
crime, debauching politics, taking bread
from the mouths and clothes off the backs
OF childhood, roboing wifehood OF the
love and support TO which il is justly en-
titled. He knows he's dong all this and
much more for the money he gets out OF
il. He knows he is social outcast, eX
ecrated by many. feared by some and
despised by all, himself included.
The lite OF saloonkeeper is not a bed
OF eiderdown and roses by any means.
Pity the poor foo who did not have any
more sense than TO engage in the saloon
business-hate his business and fight ito
the death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
HOW To CURE 4
CHRONIC COUGH
Told in the Following Letter
by a Jackson Man Who
Knows from Experience.
His Word Is Good.

Jackson, Miss.-"I am a carpenter,
and the grippe left me not only with Q
chronic cough, but / was rundown,
worn out and weak. I took all kinds Of
cough syrups but they did me no good.
finally got go weak i was not able TO
do day 5 work, and coughed so much /
was alarmed about my condition. One
evening ! read about Vinol and decided
TO try Il. Before i had taken quarter
of bottle felt better, and after taking
two bottles my cough is entirely cured,
all the bad symptoms have disappeared
and have gained new vim and energy. :"
john L. DENNIS, I'll Lynch Street.
Jackson, Miss.
The reason Vinol Is so successful In
such cases is because the active medic
inal principles of cod liver oil contained
In Vinol rebuilds wasting tissues and
supplies strength and vigor 70 the nerves
and muscles while the tonic iron and
wine assist the red corpuscles OF the
blood TO absorb oxygen and distribute
il through the system, thus restoring
health and strength TO the weakened,
diseased organs Of the body.
II Vinol fails TO help you, we return
your money.
OwENo & MILLER. Druggists,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12

While instnctIug his class regarding
the early days ofthe New England States,
a school teacher asked:
do you know that the House OF Bur-
gesses in those days was so powerful that
il controlled the clothes worn by the
men? A man who earned Sl3 week
and one whose salary was SIS were COM
PEELED 10 show distinction in the clothes
they were wearing, and not to 60 beyond
their means"
A bright scholar in the rear Of the room
piped up: Teacher, what would man
do if he were out OF work p
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12

Mother-Tommy, il you're pretending
to be an automobile, | wish you'd run
over TO the store and get me some butter.
TommY-l'm awful sorry, mother, but
Pm all out Of gasoline.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12
Don't Delay Treating Your Cough.

A slight cough often becomes serious.
Lungs get congested. Bronchial Tubes
fill with mucous Your vitality is reduced
YOU need DR. Bells Pine Tar Honey. 4
sooihes your irntsted air passages, loosens
MUCOUS and makes your system resist
Colds. Give the Baby and Children DR.,
Bells Pine Tar Honey. It's guaranteed
10 help them. Only 25c. at your Drug
gIst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12

"TlIat barn doors nearly off its hinge"
Yawned lazy Tommy Young.
"We'll let it fall and kill some one,
And then if will be hung"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12

For regular action OF the bowels; easy,
natural movements, relief OF constipation,
try Doan's Regulet. 25c at all stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-11-12

Alice, an enthusiastic motorist, was
speaking TO her friend, in relation to the
slowness OF a certain young man al pro-
posing.
Charley seems 10 start easy" she re-
marked, land he speeds up well, but just
at the critical moment he always skids." "