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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
From Saturdays Daily.)

From Saturdays Daily.)
Mrs. R. w. Hanna of Luvern is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ward
Hannah and husband.
Misses Blanche Crawford re-
turned to her home in Williams
yesterday afternoon following a
visit, with the Thomas Crawford
family on Pleasant street.
Mrs. A. 7. Hart was caller in
Williams last evening.
Mrs. l. B. Stafford and son
Abner went to harrisburg yesterday
for week end visit with their son
and brother, Russell Stafford and
wife,
Miss Ethel Richards went to
Cedar Falls yesterday afternoon for
visit with friends.
Prof. and Mrs. A. E. Bullock of
Iowa Falls are in the city today.
Miss Maybelle Priestley has re-
turned from a two weeks vacation
spent in Yankton, S. D., and is again
at her desk in the Chas. T. Smith &
Son clothing store.
Judge and Mrs. J. L. Kamrar
and daughter Alice returned last
night from Nevada, where court has
been in progress.
Misses Georgia and Clara Lane
are spending today in Fort Dodge.
+ Mrs. S. S. Morrison went to
Dunlap today for weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Mary Morrison
Holland and family.
Misses Erna Moenck and Juan
tia Downer of Duncombe were call
ers here today.
Miss Olive Bentley is spending
today in Fort Dodge.
Mrs. H. Lachmiller and two
children went to Fort Dodge today
for a weeks visit with relatives.
Mrs. w. J. Birdsall, who lives
near town, and daughter, Mrs.
Enoch w. Olson of this city, are
spending the day in Fort Dodge.
Mrs. F. o. Thompson returned
to her home in Rewey, Wisconsin,
today after a several weeks visit
with her sisters, Mrs. w. l.. Whit
ham and Mrs. Oscar F. Donaldson
and families.
Mrs. J. A. Dunkel is spending
today in Fort Dodge.
DIR. and Mrs. Paul D. Potter and
baby of Chicago are expected to ar
rive here tonight for a visit with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Potter and Rev. and Mrs. T. w. Ow-
en-
Miss Bessie Benshoof of Iowa
Falls is in the city visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Fred D. Merrill and fam
lily.
Mrs. F. A. Bort of Hopkinton,
Iowa, is here for an over Sunday Wis
it with her daughter, Miss Bessie
Bort, teacher in the Webster City
Business college.
Mrs. J. w. Cox, who resides
east of the city, went to Mallard to-
day for visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Percy Nicely, formerly of this
county.
Miss HELEN MARI Smith, who
teaches in Eagle Grove, spent the
day in this city shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Rice,
who have been visiting the Mrs. E.
T. Hibner and F. d. Merrill families,
returned this morning to their home
in Los Angeles.
Miss Flovia Ferguson is spend
ing the week end in Eagle Grove.
Miss Mary Dundon is spending
the week end in Eagle Grove with
her sisters family.
The Misses Verna Bailey and
Lee Hill are spending the day in
Woodstock.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Segar went
to Blue Earth, Mimi, today for a
weeks visit.
Mrs. John Walker and daugh-
ter Mrs. Leslie Myers and son OF
Logan arrived in the city today for
a visit with Mrs. Herman Hydick.
VIM. Baldwin of Charlton arriv-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22

The five and ten cent store has
installed an electric fan in the en-
trance way of their new store, just
outside the door. This is expected
to keep a stronger current of air
circulating through the store build
ing than would be obtained If the
fan were inside.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22

ed in the city today for visit at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. J.
Brandrup.
IN. G.. Omstead arrived home
from Des Moines this noon, where
he has been spending the past few
days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22
New Elevator Manager

w. F. Maywald of this city, for
merly manager of the Flugstad and
Stonega elevators, has been elected
manager of the Highview elevator
and has already begun his new
work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22

We desire nothing so much rs
what we ought not to have.-Publius
Syrus.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22
DESPERATE FIGHTING DUR
ING THE PAST four DAYS

London, Sept. 10, a. m,-The
Earl of Durham has just received a
letter from his brother who is on
Gen. French's staff, in which he
says that for four days previous
there had been desperate fighting in
which the British army more than
held it's own.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22

Paris, Sept. 19.-During the past
five days the fighting has been fierce
all along the great battle line. The
Germans are strongly intrenched and
have some advantage on that &C
count, but their position is hazard
Gus, as they would find great diff
Guilty in retreating should some of
the fierce charges go against them.
The allies can retreat at any time
without serious consequences
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22

Rome, Sept. 19.-German military
authorities who occupy the territory
around Kailze in Russian-Poland
have called to the colors all the Ger
man inhabitants there between the
ages IS and As.
The Reuter- Telegram Correspond
ent at Nish sends official Austrian
statement which concludes: On the
northern front beyond the Save riv-
err, notwithstanding that our often
sive has been crowned with success,
our troops have been recalled for
strategic purposes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22

Rome, Sept. 19.-The steamer Fa-
vigiana has arrived at Naples from
Torrent. Her officers report that the
Russians Black Sea fleet, compris-
ing 20 units, is cruising off the en-
trance of the Dardanells, ready to
attack the Turkish squadron if it
should leave the golden horn.
London, Sept. 10, 2 a. m.-Wire'
less reports received from Berlin say
German aviators dropped bombs in
Paris on Sept. 18th, killing several
persons and injuring numbers. Shots
were fired at the aviators, who es-
capped.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-09-22

London, Sept. 19.-British lead
ers say idea of end of war at this
time is ridiculous Germans shell
city of Reimes and take position in
old Notifications and rake allies
with hot fire. The allies have fore
ed the enemy back seven miles.
Bayonet charges mark crucial battle
along the river Aisne.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25

Castro is now in command Of the camp
and was directing the snow shovel bat
terry Tuesday morning.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
REBELS SECURE
GUNB0AT TAMPICO

NogaIes. Mex. Feb. 25.-The Mexican
federal gunboat TampicO, which has
been assisting in the defence of Quay
mas harDor. has become rebel property,
according to advices from Culiacan. A
mutiny of the sailors on the Tampico is
said to have preceded the determine
ton to turn the gunbOat over to the
rebels.
The Tampico was on its way south
along the gulf coast from Guaymas to
Mazatlan the two principal west coast
points held by the federals. Instead of
continuing south, the Tampico steamed
into the harbor of TOpOlobampO which
has been held for several months by the
Constitutionalists. No bloOdshed &C
cOmpanied the mutiny 1t is said the
boat viii be used Immediately in a con-
cenurated attack on some west coast
port The HUerta government mas two
other gunboats on the Pacific and the
Gulf of California coast.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25

senate foreign relations committee at
the capital He had with him an arm
full of books and documents, some of
them, it was said, relating to Mexico
To Locate 10 Americans.
Later dispatches from consul Letcher
said Gen. Villa had given assurances
that he will endeavOr to locate the 10
Americans whom he says he rejected as
recruits for his army. Villa says when
he offered them a special train to Jua-
rez they preferred to remain in Chi
huahua. He added that he had no rec
ord of their names, but woUlo try 20 get
one.
Bauch Not in chihuahua.
There are no Americans in prison at
chihuahua, according to the cOnsUl's re-
port Gen. Villa reiterated to Letcher
that Gustav Bauch had not been
brought to Chihuahua and that he knew
nothing about him. The American con-
sui has protested against any summary
action being taken against Bauch IL he
is unprecedented by the rebels.
Charge O'Shaughnessy reported to-
dav that John Hinnant a catueman
from HebroviIle, Texas, who was taken
into custody by the federals, has been
liberated at Saltillo. He added that no
fear. need be entertained with regard to
an American named BeneYades, for
whose safely anxiety was felt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
FOREIGNERS MAKE
PLANS FOR DEFENCE

Mexico City, Mex, Feb 25.-Defence
organizations of foreigners are laying
plans for safety in case the capital is
attacked. Machine guns for both the
British and German colonies have ar
rived here from the warships at Vera
cruz, and the nucleus of an operating
force as we'll
The zone in which most Of the for
eigners reside, the COlonia Juarez and
portion of the COlonia Roma, has
been designated as the section in which
the stand for defence will be made. In
that section all have been urged TO con-
gregate in case of trouble, except the
occupants of the British legation, which
viii be under the protection of a spe-
cially designated volunteer guard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
VILLA TO SEND
AMERICANS BACK

Chihuahua, Mex, Feb. 25.-Fifteen
Americans who came here with Villas
rebel troops were mustered out today
on advice from Washington, and will
be returned to Juarez today or tomor-
row.
The presence of the Americans, ami
mated by a desire for adventure rath-
er than belief in the Constitutional
lst' cause, multiplied possibilities of
international complications to an ex-
tent which overshadOwed their useful
ness as rapidfire gun operators.
The date of Villas departure for
TorreOn is still uncertain. He regards
the capture Of that important rail
road center as certain and already has
his plans for the campaign further
south
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
ANTI-CHINESE RIOTING
BREAKS OUT In CANANEA

NOgales, Son. Mex, Feb 25.-Chi-
nese residents were stoned Tuesday
by a mob of Mexican miners, accord
ing to advices received here. The
police were driven from the streets
when they tried to give protection to
the Orientals. The latter fled to the
hills.
c. NJ Montague, consular agent of
for Sonora state troops to assist the
police. Consul Frederick Simpich at
Nogales, Sonora, left for Cananea by
automobile on receiving news of the
affair. Later in the day soldiers came
out and dispersed the crowd. The riot
was really antifOreign. it was asserted
here, although ostensibly aimed at the
Chinese.
The affair Furthermore is said to
be connected indirectly with the re-
cent stand of the "COnstitutionaIfst
government against oriental immigra-
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25

tunity to vote under the provisions
of the new state suffrage law. Re
turns tabulated here today indicated
that more than tWO-thirds of the reg
the primary elections held in many
cities and towns of the state.
In Chicago the total Of women who
voted was about 80 per cent of those
who had qualified. Seven Chicago
women who had no opposition were
nominated for alderman Three of
them were Progressives and four
were Socialists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
STORES AT GRANADA
LOOTED. Is REPORT

Douglas, AriZ., Feb. 25.-Bandits took
possession of GranadOs, a town in the
vicinity of MOctezuma, Son, and looted
the stores, according to advices re-
ceived by Victor Hernandez, a merchant
Of the Cumpas district. Practically
ing companies west of Moctezuma are
said to have suffered also.
The bandits are said to be part Cas-
tillo's band who became dissatisfied
and severed connections with the
loader.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
GEN. MERCADO I'LL
AT PRISON CAMP

Gen. Salvador Mercado, commanding
the federal prisoners at the Fort Bliss
stockade, was confined to his tent
Tuesday by illness. He is in charge of
the Mexican army surgeon who was
with the troops at Ojinaga. His illness
is not considered serious, but he is IN
able to leave his tent. Gen. Francisco
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
WILL TELL PRESIDENT
OF OTHER KILLINGS

Mexico City, Mex, Feb. 25.-Sir
Lionel Garden, the British minister,
who has left here for Veracruz whence
he viii sail Thursday for New York
said he expects to tell president VIII
son of other incidents similar to the
Benton killing. He says the other
killings are not laid at the doors of
rebel leaders as prominent as is Villa.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25


purlal wherever she may wish.
Appeals 20 Carranza.
The state department is hopeful that
through general Carrauza, Villas su-
perior officer, it can succeed in get
ing Benton's body. No answer has
been received today to representations
sent TO Carranza yesterday at Nogales.
Secretary Bryan has communicated
10 the British embassy the latest mes
sages from consul Letcher announc-
ING Villas willingness to permit the
widow TO view BentOn's body but his
refusal to allow its removal That,
however, may not meet the demands
OF the British embassy Secretary Bry-
an declined today to intimate what he
would do in the event that Villa per
sisted in his refusal and Carranza
could not be induced to intervene
me 500 marines already on battle
snlpS IN Mexican waters viii be rein
forced by 800 sailing from Pensacola.
Ia on the transport Prairie by next
Sunday.
No Guard Ordered Landed.
Secretary Daniels said tnat no or
ders had been issued for the landing
Of guard for the American embassy
at Mexico City.
Secretary Bryan conferred with the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
u. S. EAGER FOR
BENTON'S CORPSE
Continued from Page -
ApneaIs TO Cnrrnnz.

BODY be delivered to the widow for
burial wherever she may wish.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
LORD CoWDRAY DENIEs

IItlAICAN UIL I'M sIUEtI
London, Eng, Feb. 25.-Lord Cow
dray informed the Associated Press
that there was no truth in the report
current in Mexico City that it was
the intention of the federal govern
ment to transfer the oil lands TO him
for $50,00Q00O in gold, after they have
been natiOnalized.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-02-25
ILLINOIS WOMEN
CAST LIGHT VOTE

Chicago, Ill, Feb. 25.-Compara-
lively few Illinois women Yesterday
took advantage Of their first oppor-
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ELkTON

From the Record:
Last week Wednesday evening, the
M. B. A. held regular session, and at
the close the doors were opened and
many invited guests were admitted.
The feature of the evening was a re-
ception for P. T. Casserly and wife
and John Dolan and wife-the former
and latter being stalwart members of
the order. A nice literary ogr
given in which President Little
gave a fine original introduction in
poetry, sang several songs and made
himself generally useful. The O'Con-
nor sisters and the Little sisters added
to the program in songs, and Mrs. Still
read a comical selection. Gifts
from the lodge were then presented
to the guests of honor, with best
wishes. Then followed supper, served
by the sisters Of the lodge, and there
was plenty of good things for all. Fred
Hiltz helped the joyful proceedings
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Observation-Disclosures without par
tlsanship; service for the best inter.
ests OF the county and state; quality
OF legislation considered, not quantity.
am a candidate for the Republican
nomination as Representative from
Brookings county. If my work and
services in the past have met with ap-
prevail | solicit the support of the
voters at the primaries. l am familiar
with state and county affairs and have
had experience in the details of legis-
lative work. My name will be found
in the first column on the Republican
ballot. Robert F. Kerr.
B~rookings, S. d.
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Early Potatoes
THEY ALL DEMAND 1T
Brookinss, Like Every City and Town
in the Union, Receives Ii

in the Union, Receives 1t
People It'll kidney ills want to be
cured. When one suffers the tortures
of an aching back, relief is eagerly
sought for. There are many remedies,
today that relieve, but but do not cure
Doan's Kidney Pills have brought last
ing results to thousands. Here is
B~rookings evidence of their merit.
Mrs. E. G. Dokken, S. Main St,
Brookingj, S. D., says: For a long
time l suffered from weak kidneys. I
had just gotten over an attack of la
grippe and this was the cause of the
trouble. l had dull pains in my back
and was handicapped in doing my
homework. l was subject to dizzy
spells and l was all run down. Read
ing about Doan's Kidney Pills, | de-
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
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HI TAX

The increase in taxes on farm lands
in Brookings county for 1913 is $685.
$3.50 more than taxes for 1912. Gov.
Byrne and his Tax Commission say
the farmers taxes have been reduced.
Inquire at the county t%reasurer's office
for the amount of your 1912 and 1913
taxes and find out for yourself. Vote
for r. o. Richards for governor. so as
to clean up the spoils system and hold
down the taxes -(Adv.)
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ing application to the state insurance
commissioner for a charter.
voLGA

From the Tribune:
Anyone driving an automobile with.
out this years license and number
plates (white figures on red back
ground) Is Liable to arrest. The
sheriffs and states attorneys have
been instructed to cause the arrest
of anyone who does not comply with
the law. Judge Taylor has ruled in
the Howard case" that the license
law does not mean double taxation,
but that the license is simply a fee for
the privilege of driving cars on the
public highway. Those who have been
holding off in securing a license pend.
ing the settlement of the Howard
case" will likely take out their license
without further delay.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

desire to announce that / am a car.
didate for the Republican nomination
as county commissioner from the First
district, and respectfully solicit the
support of the Republican voters in
the March primary. If the voters and
taxpayers of this district feel that |
have faithfully represented their in
terests during my one term. | would
be pleased to secure reelection.
Very respectfully,
Chan II. Davis.
Elkton, S. D., January IL, 1914.
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POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS

To the Voters OF Brookings County:
1 wish hereby to announce myself a
candidate for the Office OF county
superintendent of schools of Brook
ings county, subject TO the will Of the
republican voters at the March pri-
maries, 1914.
have resided in Brookings county
W. t~hirty-three FEARS, during the
greater part OF which | have been
actively engaged in educational WORK
| am a graduate OF the Sterling school
in District No. "A, have attended the
s. ID. S. c. for nearly three years and
spent last winter at the Madison Nor.
NAL.
As the duties devolying upon a
ounty superintendent are chiefly those
pertaining to the betterment Of the
rural school conditions, / feel COM
petent to perform such duties, as ]
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FOR

Having been dominated by the re.
publican majority convention as repre-
sentative to the leg stature from
Brookings county, / wish to announce
my candidacy for this Office to the
voters. subject to their will at the pri.
mary election Marcu "a, 1914. II elect.
ed to the legislature I pledge myself
to work at all times for the best inter
ests of the state and Of Brookings
county and It's institutions.
Geo. N. Kennard.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-02-19

The Ladies Aid gave a pleasant en-
tcrtainment last Friday evening as
sisted by the Bruce brass band at
Walters hall, and judging from the
hand clapping after each performance
it must have pleased the audience. 1t
was a disagreeable cold night which
no doubt prevented many from attend
ing. Still there was a fair turnout.
The receipt was $500.
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am the holder OF a good First Grade
Certificate" and have had ten years
successful experience as q teacher In
the rural schools OF Brookings county.
IL nominated and elected I will per-
form the duties Of said office faithfully
and to the best OF my ability.
am a believer In the progressive
principles OF the republican party.
respectfully solicit your support.
Very respectfully,
Herbert w. Blakely.
Sterling Township.
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FOR SEN

To the Republican voters of Brook.
ings county
AT the solicitation of my friends in
this part OF the county l have decided
to become a candidate for Representa-
tive to the lower house of our state
legislature, subject to the will of the
Republican voters at the March pri-
maries. If elected l pledge myself to
work for the best interests of the
county and state and its institutions.
shall appreciate the vote of any man
who thinks / can properly represent
him at Pierre. Respectfully,
Nels Rishoi.
Argo Township, January 20, 1914.
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and needs of Brookings and Brook.
ings county. / am not unfamiliar
with the workings of a Legislative
body. My paper has always been a
booster for clean politics, progressive
ideas and good moral government. I
shall appreciate the vote of any man
who thinks am qualified to represent
him in the upper house of the state
Very respectfully,
Paul butcher.
Bro )kings, S. d., December %. 1919.
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FOR STATES

To the Voters Of Brookings County:
At the sug estion Of my friends /
desire to announce my candidacy for
the Office of States Attorney Of Brook.
ings County. subject to the will Of the
Republican Majority Propose Commit
tee.
have resided In Br okings for over
t~wenty-four years, and received my
education in the Bookings schools.
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Have always been believer in pro-
gressive republican principles and up.
ported the candidates advocating those
principles.
II elected | shall discharge the
duties OF the Office TO he best OF my
ability and %endeayor TO enforce all
laws of the state.
B~rookings, South Dakota, December
Sth, 1913.
Wallace E. Purdy.
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Having been endorsed by the Repub-
lican majority as their candidate for
Representative to a second term, /
take this opportunity in saying, If the
people of this county approve of the
policy which l have persued and what
l have done generally, l shall appre-
ciate their support in the coming pri-
maries. Respectfully,
c. F. Schulz.
Alton Township, January II, 1914.
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The smallpox scare is about past.
Estelline. where the public school was
closed for a time on account of pre-
valence of the disease and the school
house having been fumigated school
has been opened again.
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BRUCE

From the Herald:
A Minnesota boy raised 1873 bushels
OF corn on an acre Of ground. Can't
some South Dakota boy equal or beat
it? Try and see what you can do
boys.