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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

inspected by physicians detailed for
the purpose. Food is supplied at
low cost, while cobblers and tailors
repair the shoes and the clothes Of
the waiting workmen for an insig-
nificant charge.
In the main hall, which accommo-
dates from twelve hundred to fifteen
hundred persons, men sit at their
ease, with a glass of beer before
them, or play at games of checkers,
dominoes or cards. The whole insti-
tuition suggests a working mans
club. It is informal, comfortable
and inviting. And the surprising
thing about the men in these ex-
changes is their cleanliness, dignity
and freedom from that haunting
fear common among the voorhees,
men upon the streets of America.
Everything possible is done to main
tain the worker in condition of eff
ficiency and to protect his self re-
spect from impairment.
In the Berlin exchange there are
separate registers for the skilled and
unskilled workers, and another ex-
change for women. At one end of
the great hall is clearing Office,
with complete card indexes, where
the names of the men and the oppor-
tunities of employment are enrolled
and classified. When request
comes for an employe, men are call
ed forward in the order Of their reg
istration, and are advised of the OPP
portunity, the wages and the condi-
lions of employment. Married men
are given the preference over un-
married ones. No fees are required
in most of the German exchanges,
although in Berlin a registration fee
of five cents is charged.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
THE GERMAN WAY.

Frederick c. Howe, in the Cen
fury: There is a labor exchange In
every city of Importance in Ger
many. There were 1913 such ex-
changes in 1911, through which
more than one million positions
were filled. These employment
agencies have largely supplanted
private agencies. They are support
ed partly by public, partly by priv
ate, funds. Every local agency is
connected with central agency,
which acts as a clearing house Tor
the entire state, and through peri
odic reports from all over the coun-
try it places the jobless man in con-
nection with the manless job. Dur
ing the summer months seasonal en-
ployment is found upon the farms.
The labor exchanges are thor
ough. They study each individual
applicant and fit him to the job for
which he is suited. In this way the
agencies command the respect OF the
employer as we'll as of the employe.
And the building in which the ex-
changes are housed are in keeping
with the seriousness with which the
problem is treated. The exchanges
are not located in the basement OF
dilapidated building as is common
in this country. They are not treat
ed as a catch basin for spoilsmen.
Rather the employees are highly
trained, socially minded men, deep
ly interested in the problem.
The labor exchange of Berlin, the
largest in the empire, occupies
handsome four story building on
Germann-strasse, which opens upon
two streets. 1t contains every pro-
vision for the service which it rem
ders. There are public baths In the
basement. In another part is med
ical dispensary, where the men are
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

C. ]. Tierney, formerly a conduct
or on the Minneapolis & st. Louis
railroad, won case at Fort Dodge
a few days ago in which he was
awarded damages for $4,000 against
the National Security company. He
was discharged by the railroad COM
pany on evidence furnished by
spoilers" of the National security
company that he had knocked down
fares. He proved to the satisfaction
of the jury that the CHARGE against
him was "a frame-up." Mr.. Tier
ney must be absolutely honest and
above suspicion, else he would not
have dared to try conclusions in the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

1t is reported on what appears
fairly good authority that Turkey is
ready to sign a peace treaty with
the allies without consulting Ger
many or Austria-Hungary. There
is no doubt but that Turkey would
do it if she thought she would be
the gamer, but it is unlikely that
Russia would consent to any treaty
at this time that would not give her
possession, or at least control, of the
Dardarnelles and the Bosporus. IT
the allies win, Russia will get these
waterways and Constantinople as
well. But the allies havI't won yet,
and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Iowa Democrats see no national
political significance in the results of
the Chicago election but republicans
think the election of Thompson by
an unprecedented majority fore
shadows republican victory in the
nation next year. 1t is quite evil
dent from reports coming from
Washington that democratic polite
ians are greatly chagrined at the
way Chicago acted and that they
fear it presages democratic defeat in
1916. They are saying that the
president must take a speech-mak-
ing tour throughout the west.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

At the recent election in Grand
Rapids. Mich, the Dayton, OHIO
plan of city government was adopt
ed by an overwhelming majority.
The voters favored the election of a
council at large, composed of but
few members. The Dayton plan ap-
pears to be gaining in public favor
and many of the progressive towns
of the country will be under the plan
within a very few years. Webster
City ought to be seriously consider
ing it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Teachers Against Tobacco for Kids.

Clinton, Ia, April S.-The North
western Iowa Teachers association
here adopted a vigorously worded
resolution favoring the bill that has
been introduced by Senator Hage-
mann. known as senate file No. SAB,
which if it becomes law will amend
section 5,OO5 code, which makes it
illegal to sell tobacco to any person
under 16 years, or to any pupil at
tending the public schools.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Woman Gets Big Fortune.

Baltimore, Nd, April 9.-Miss
Cary Thomas, president of Bryn
Mawr college, inherits, uncondition-
ally the bulk of the estate of Miss
Mary Garrett, who died at Bryn
Mawr last Saturday. The will was
probated here yesterday. No init
nation of the value of the estate is
given, but it has been variously es-
timated at from 100000 to S.
100000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

The republican candidate for may
or OF Chicago won by majority ap-
proximating 100000 at the election
in that city on Tuesday. This is said
to be the largest majority ever &C.
corded a candidate for mayor of Chi
cago. The fact that the women Vot-
ed added materially to the size OF
the majority, as they gave the vic
tor a majority of about $4,000. 1t is
not for the best interests of city
to draw party lines in municipal
elections, but when such lines are
drawn the Freeman-Tribune likes to
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Iowa is going to build lot of
good roads during the next few
years regardless of what kind of a
law they must be built under. The
people are demanding good roads
and they are willing to pay for
them, hence a way will be found to
build them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

1t is estimated that ten per cent
of the crops of the country are des-
troyed by worms and bugs and it is
also estimated that fifty per cent
would be destroyed were it not for
the birds. The farmer has no better
friends than the feathered family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

OF course Hinky Dink was vindi-
Gated at the recent election in Chi
cago. A politician like Hinky Dink
cannot be considered a top-notcher
unless he can fool the people and get
a vindication every time election day
rolls round.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Original Notice.

In the district court of Iowa, in
and for Hamilton county, May term.
A. d. 1915.
Peter Trampel, Plaintiff VS.. Har-
vey Bradshaw and Mrs. Harvey
Bradshaw his wife, Frank G. Ellis,
and Mrs. Frank G. Ellis his wife,
Fred L. Ellis and Mrs. Fred L. Ellis
his wife, Mrs. H. M. Blodgett and
..... her husband, and all the
unknown claimants, claiming any
interest adverse to the estate OF
plaintiff in and to South Half OF
South West Quarter of Sec. 81, in
Twp. ss North, Range "a West 9Th
P. M, Defendants.
TO the above named defendants,
also including unknown claimants
as defendants:
You and each Of you are hereby
notified that there is now on file in
the Office of the clerk of the district
court of Iowa, in and for Hamilton
county, petition of plaintiff, stating:
That plaintiff is the owner in fee OF
South Half of South West Quarter
of Sec. q, in Twp. SO North, Range
"a West 9Th P. M. in Hamilton
County, Iowa. That plaintiff asks
that his title to all of said real es-
tate be quieted and established in
him as against the adverse claims of
all defendants, including unknown
claimants as defendants. That de-
PENDANTS make some claim to said
real estate adverse to the plaintiff
herein. That plaintiff and his grant
ors have held adverse possession of
all of said real estate for more than
ten years last past under claim OF
right and color of title, and plaintiff
is now in such adverse possession.
That names and residences Of un-
known claimants is unknown to
plaintiff and he has sought diligent-
~ " learn Sduc, duu odAu pCtAIioA
is incorporated herein and made
part hereof by reference. And I'M
less you appear thereto and defend
before noon of the second day of the
May term of said Court, which will
commence at the court house in
Webster City, Iowa, on May Third,
1915, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rem
dered thereon as provided by law.
I. J. Sayrs,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
State of Iowa, SIS:
The above and foregoing Original
Notice is hereby approved and same
is ordered published once each week
for four consecutive weeks in the
Webster City Freeman, a weekly
newspaper of general circulation,
published at Webster City, Iowa.
Dated at Webster City, Iowa,
March 18th, 1915.
E. M. Mccall,
Judge of the 18th Judicial of Iowa.
4sF4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

They are telling stories about
Russian atrocities in Poland that
sound as bad as the stories of Ger
man atrocities in Belgium during
the early days of the war. 1t is to
be hoped that all these stories are
grossly exaggerated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13
Superior, Wis, Goes Dry.

Superior, Wis, April Supper
ior, the second city in Wisconsin,
switched suddenly from the wet to
the dry column yesterday when the
error was discovered in taking the
count from Tuesdays election.
One hundred and fifty saloons are
affected by the dry victory.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

A few years ago Mr.. Bryan favor
ed government ownership of rail-
roads and referred to those of Ger
many as an example. This war is
disclosing the fact that those rail-
roads in Germany were built with
the view of making Germany the
strongest military power in the
world. Yet that is no argument
against government ownership of
railroads.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

This is the kind of weather that
makes the farmer member OF the
legislature yearn for adjournment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

OF course Iowa is we'll governed
and is as free from scandal as any
state in the union. But Iowa ought
to strive to be the best governed
state and be absolutely free from
the faint Of suspicion. 1t is worth
much to have such a reputation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

King George let the cat out of the
bag when he ordered alcohol Danish
ed from his palace. Had he kept
quiet about it nobody would have
known that the king was on such in
innate terms with J. Barleycorn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Vice President Marshall says too
many men think they are called to
preach. Quite true. 1t might also
be truthfully said that too many
men feel they are called to hold pub
lie Office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

A lot of Iowa newspapers can al
ways be depended upon to defend
any graft found around the state
house.-Iowa City Republican.
Or around the town hall or the
county "temple of justice"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Europe seems to be warming up
to one of William Jennings Bryan's
"policies''-grape juice drinking.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

If the king and other high officials
of Great Britain swear off drinking
until the close of the war that will
be another incentive to have it close
as soon as possible.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

If the expulsion of Clifford Pin
chot from Belgium doesn't bring an
explosion from Oyster Bay the col
onel is entitled to great credit for
his mastery silence.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Some of the Des Moines newspa-
pers want a near beer laW'' enact
ed in order that the big brewery IN
that city might not be forced to
close.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

st. Peter, Mimi, has gone wet.
How shocking.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

OF course we will expect few
wild eyed fault finders who would
readily favor locating the court
house in hell in preference to Jeffer-
son. Why-nobody knows-Jeffer-
son Bee.
1t is likely these fellows favor such
a location in order to have the coun-
ty seat easy of access. Marvellous
that the Bee didn't think of that.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

The Bible is an unfailing source
of surprises to those who search it's
riches honestly and earnestly
Hawkeye.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Jack Johnson annexed 100000 in
Havana, and from now on his prin-
cipal occupation will consist of pre-
venting the lawyers from getting it..
Register and Leader.
Jack will have no hesitancy in d.
viding with the lawyers as soon as
Lucille fades and he wants another
white wife. Expense will not deter
him from making an entrance into
the divorce courts. This country
ought to be very thankful that the
fallen slugger cannot return to the
United States. .. m.-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

see the republicans win. The ques.
ton of law enforcement was a big
factor in the campaign in Chicago
and the successful candidate stands
for enforcement and cleaner city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

The board of supervisors of Polk
county have refused to refund sew
eral thousands of dollars to former
saloon operators justly due them as
rebates upon taxes they had paid for
the privileges Of conducting saloons
in Des Moines. They were required
by law to close their places of bust
ness before the expiration of the
period for which they had paid taxes
and common fairness would suggest
that they are entitled to get their
money back pro rata for the unex-
pired period. Polk county ought
to give them a square deal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

Clifford Pinchot has been expelled
from Belgium by the Germans,
where he was assisting in the dis
tribution of supplies contributed by
the United States. The Germans
didn't want him around because his
wife is English. Gift must be get
ting used to being "expunged." 1t
will be recalled that President Taft
expelled him because he told some
ugly truths that Taft wanted cover
ed up.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

FOR RENT-Louis Hanen property,
just east of town. Buildings and
II acres of pasture. Address, B.
F. Read, harrisburg, Iowa. 20d3f4'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

courts. A guilty conscience would
have prevented. The railroad COM
pany ought to give him back his job
if he wants it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

F. A. Boysen. Dentist, Second q.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

1t is a good thing for Chicago that
her census was taken before the cleo
ton of Thompson as mayor, for
when he drives all the crooks, pick
pockets, blacklegs and blackmailers
out of the city there will be a ma
terial reduction in the population.
The cities throughout the country
ought to get ready to take care of
the undesirables that Chicago is go
ing to Danish. ..1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

luch to have such a reputation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-04-13

ne Freeman and Tribune. both
papers, per year .......... $3.50
The Daily Freeman-Tribune by i
mail, per year $500
Delivered in city, per year. $5.OO
d. L. Hunter. Business Mgr.
". f. Hunter ............. Editor
The Bible is an unfailing source
of surprises to those who search its
riches honestly and earnestly
Hawkeye.
st. Peter, Mimi, has gone wet.
How shocking.
Europe seems to be warming upl
to one of William Jennings Bryan's
"policies' juice drinking.
makes the farmer member of thel
legislature yearn for adjournment.
Some of the Des Moines newspa-
pers want a near beer law enact
ed in order that the big brewery in|
that city might not be forced to|
close.
If the king and other high officials
of Great Britain swear off drinking
until the close of the war that will
be another incentive to have it close
as soon as possible.
If the expulsion of Clifford Pin
chot from Belgium doesn't bring an
explosion from Oyster Bay the COL
onel is entitled to great credit for
his mastery silence.
A lot of Iowa newspapers can al
ways be depended upon to defend
any graft found around the state
house.-Iowa City Republican.
Or around the town hall or the
county temple of justice"
Vice President Marshall says too
many men think they are called to
preach. Quite true. 1t might also
be truthfully said that too many
men feel they are called to hold pub
lie Office.
King George let the cat out of the
bag when he ordered alcohol Danish
ed from his palace. Had he kept
quiet about it nobody would have
known that the king was on such in
innate terms with J. Barleycorn.
OF course Hinky Dink was vindi-
Gated at the recent election in Chi
cago. A politician like Hinky Dink
cannot be considered a top-notcher
unless he can fool the people and get
vindication every time election day
rolls round.
They are telling stories about
Russian atrocities in Poland that
sound as bad as the stories Of Ger
man atrocities in Belgium during
the early days of the war. 1t is to
be hoped that all these stories are
grossly exaggerated.
1t is estimated that ten per cent
of the crops of the country are des-
troyed by worms and bugs and it is
also estimated that fifty per cent
would be destroyed were it not for
the birds. The farmer has no better
friends than the feathered family.
OF course Iowa is we'll governed
and is as free from scandal as any
state in the union. But Iowa ought
10 strive 10 De the DeSC SONerueu
state and be absolutely free from
the faint of suspicion. 1t is worth
much to have such reputation.
Iowa is going to build a lot Of
good roads during the next few
years regardless of what kind of a
law they must be built under. The
people are demanding good roads
and they are willing to pay for
them, hence way will be found to
build them.
OF course we will expect few
wild eyed fault finders who would
readily favor locating the court
house in hell in preference to Jeffer-
son. Why-nobody knows.-Jeffer-
son Bee
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-20
LAUNDERING.

Marion w. Borden, Instructor in Home
Economics, u OF ~, In Farmers Week
Course, 1851
To most housekeepers, the weekly
laundry work is the most formidable task
OF all in the household routine. The
process often extends over two or three
days, is anticipated with dread, and seems
to be completed only to be begun again.
The place where the work is carried on
with its equipment has much to do with
making the work easier or more difficult,
II it is separate room on the first floor, so
that there need be no going up aud down
stairs, light, airy, and with running water,
much labor is saved.
The larger pieces OF equipment should
be stationary when possible, to avoid lift
ing and carrying about. Tubs, IL not
built in, may be kept always in the
same place and filed and emptied BY
means Of piece Of hose. Ironing boards
may be attached at one end to the wall
and pushed back against it when not in
use. A cold mangle with wooden rollers
is contrivance which saves much time in
the ironing OF fat pieces. II this cannot be
had, the ordinary wringer may often be
pressed into service a. . mangle for such
pieces as common towels. Washing ma
chimes especially when power driven are
great conveniences.
Much may be said also in the choice OF
laundry materials as starch, soap and
bluing. The ordinary cornstarch il in
expensive and makes . good starch IL
allowed to simmer from ten to twenty
minutes after 1t is made, and then strained
II necessary before using. The addition
OF little borax, and fat or parafin
greatly improves the quality. The bfui1g
should be one which does not dye or con-
tain Prussian blue, which often il the
cause of rust spots. Uitramarine 10 one OF
the best biuings.
A variety Of soaps should be used.
The strong yellow soap Ia good only for
much soiled and greasy clothes. Its
action is hard on both the clothes ana the
hands.
II we are able to dry our clothes in fresh
air and sunlight, they are actually cleaner
than after they have been dampened and
ironed. Webbing underwear and stock
ings need never be ironed and why should
We, especially in summer, iron sheets and
nightgowns?
Perhaps the way to save most in laun-
dry work would be to get at the 70 OF
the trouble and have our clothes made in
style and OF material easily Numbered,
underclothes may be made Of ripplette and
crepe and dresses Of ripplette, plisse, ratine,
and crepe which require neither starch
ing nor ironing. These fabrics include
attractive designs in plaids, stripes and
figured materials. The children, in partic-
ular, may have clothes OF these materials.
and the mother OF large family need
only try this scheme to appreciate its
isbor-saving possibilities.