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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
To Aid Jewish War Sufferers.

At a meeting of the Jewish Central
Relief committee of New London held
in the New London synagogue Wed
neSday evening it was decided to hold
a bazaar in Richards grove on June
II. for the purpose of raising funds
for the war sufferers.
All the Jewish organizations in New
London are taking an active interest
in this affair. 1t is hoped that a con-
siderable sum may be raised in this
way that will be of benefit to the need
way that will be of benefit to the
needy ones.
The executive board of the relief
committee intends sending requests to
organizations asking that they lend
their moral support to this project by
refraining from planning other at
fractions for that particular Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
BRIDGEPORT MAN ELECTED
COMMANDER OF G. A.
Annual Encampment of State Organi-
cation Brought 40 a Close Thurs
day.

Henry J. Seeley of Bridgeport was
elected commander of the Department
of Connecticut, Grand Army of the
Republic, at the closing session CT the
49th annual encampment OF the state
organization in Guilford Thursday. He
received los votes against 81 cast for
John L. SAKE of Waterbury, who was
also a. candidate for the office. Other
officers chosen We're:
Senior vice commander, Christian
Quien, Danbury; junior vice comman-
der, Benjamin II. Cheney, New Ha-
Ven; medical director, Dr. Charles
RaWling, New Haven: department
chaplain, William 7. Milton, Hartford
HiltOn's election is for his fourteenth
consecutive term.
\ vote of thanks was rendered TO
the retiring commander, Charles CHS
void of GUilfOrd, also to the citizens
of Guilford and the. various organi-
cations which assisted in entertaining
the delegates.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
Filed COMPENSATION Aoreen,ent

The American Velvet Co, Stoning-
ton, employer. and John Tedford. NIys-
tic, enlplOye, have filed a compensation
agreement in the office of the superior
court. The injury occurred on Feb.
26th, when the employee jammed and
cut the middle finger on his left hand.
Compensation was awarded at $6.49
weekly, to begin March Sth.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
Taking Up Trolley Tracks

The trolley rails of the Groton and
Stonington, which were laid over ten
years ago in Washington street Mys-
tic and have not been used since the
new stretch of state highway was
built by way Of the railroad station,
were taken up on Wednesday and
Thursday. The trolley company will
fill in wherever necessary and a little
later the town will put the street in
good condition for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
MontviIIe Fire Mardens.

Fire Warden Willis Sawyer has ap-
pointed district wardens in different
sections of the town of Montville tC
issue permits to those who wish &c
burn brush. The following were APP
pointed: Hiram Amburn. Gardner
Lake; Alfred Bonfoey. Uncasville: Ed
ward O'Brien, Mohesan; Lincoln Rog-
ers, Massapeag and Napoleon BOnville
Fire street
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
Injured at UncasviIIe.

Lawrence hospital ambulance was
called to the plant of the Uncasville
Manufacturing Co. in Uncasville on
Thursday afternoon to get a person
who was injured there to the hospi-
tai. The injured man, who was hurt
internally. decided to 90 to his home,
however, instead of coming to the hos
initial
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
Lieutenant Rood,s Assiunment.

In the naval orders issued Thursday
Lieut.. G. A. Rood, junior grade, was
detached from the works of the New
London Ship and Engine Co. at Gro
ton to connection fitting out the sub
marine LII and duty in command
when commissioned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14

folks bumped up. with cork-screwed
faces, gougtng. picking. drilling out
their corns, making packages of their
toes with plasters, bandages. tape and
contraptions-and the "holler' in their
corns goes on foreveri Don't you do
it Use "Gets-It," it's marvellous. simple
never fails. Apply il in . seconds.
Nothing to stick to the stocking, hurt
or irritate the toe. Pain stops. Corn
comes clean on" quick It's one of
the gems OF the world. Try it you'll
kick-from Joy. For corns. caIluses,
warts, bunions
"Gets-It'' Is sold everywhere, Csc q
bottle, or sent direct by z. Lawrence
& Co. ChicaR 70 III
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14

A German substitute for sole leath-
er withstood six weeks test of the
severest character.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14

Tsingtau. China last year sent 5,2ss
tons of wheat to japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-14
"Corns All Gone!
Let's ALL Kick"
Every Corn Nanishes by Using Won
derful, Simple "Gets-It." Never
Fails. Applied in 2 Seconds

Isn't it wonderful what a difference
just a little "Gets-It'' makes-on
cOrns and calIuses? It's always night
somewhere in the world, with many
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04

J. II. Fatland of Cambridge and is
also a graduate of Drake University
in the class of 1913. She was mem
Der of Gamma Delta Phi Sorority.
She has been primary teacher in the
public school at Cambridge for the
past three years. After short we'd
ding trip, they will be at home to
their friends in the Henry Ostrem
house on College avenue.
Mr.. Lester Winburn and Miss Ma
bel Swanson were married last We'd
nesday afternoon at Des Moines by
the Rev. Chas. E. Medbury, pastor of
the University Place Christian
church. Mr.. Winburn is employed in
the Jewell Bakery and the couple
will be at home in the John Jacob
son residence.
The Misses Ardys Knudson and
Ada Dalbey were Story City visitors
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Hattie Anderson returned
Saturday evening from weeks visit
with relatives in Marshalltown.
Miss Anna Christensen came up
from Des Moines Saturday evening
to remain at home over the 4th.
july g.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
EPIDEMIC Of IN
FAhT|LE PARALYSIS
Spreading so Rapidly Special Force
of Experts is Formed to Fight it.

New York, July 3.-An epidemic
of infantile paralysis is spreading SO
rapidly here that the health depart
ment has organized special force OF
twenty experts to fight it. So far
twenty cases have been reported in
Brooklyn and twenty in Manhattan,
from which there have been twelve
deaths. Thirty-two cases were re-
ported yesterday.
The department has decided to
placard the homes in which the dis
ease exists, as in scarlet fever cpl
denies, and maintain a quarantine
for eight weeks from the beginning
of the illness. DR.. Simon Flexner OF
the Rockefeller institute is aiding
the department in an effort to dis
cover how the disease is spread.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
Jewell Happenings.

Miss Aurelia Jensen returned Fri
day to her home in Clarion after
weeks visit with her grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c.. Jensen. ~
Mrs. B. s. Millett was Webster
City caller Saturday evening.
Mrs. B. l. Mcdonald and three
children of Great Falls, Montana,
are here for visit at the A. Nc
Donald home.
Miss Olive Dutton of Brockton,
Iowa, spent Tuesday with Miss Adele
Foval.
The Misses Esther and Lila Millett
went to Des Moinos Saturday after
noon for an over Sunday visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sperling.
]. E. Dalbey came down Saturday
evening from Webster City to spend
Sunday with his family here.
Miss Thelma Mansager spent Sat-
urday afternoon in Webster City.
Floyd Billings of Red Oak return
ed home Friday morning after a
short visit at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Billings.
Last Monday evening the members
of the Congregational church and
friends held a reception at the
church for the new minister, Rev. A.
r. Hyatt and family. A short pro-
gram was rendered and refreshments
were served, after which the. even
ing was spent in social conversation.
Last Wednesday at high noon Mr..
s. Louis Ostrem Of Jewell was mar
ried to Miss Amanda Fatland of Cam
bridge, Rev. P. Buland of the First
Lutheran church of Cambridge offic-
iating. The groom is the eldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ostrem. He
is a graduate of the Jewell high
school and Jewell Lutheran college
and in 1913 he graduated from the
college Of law at Drake University.
He was a member of Sigma Beta
Kappa fraternity at Drake. The
bride is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04

ganization. The policy not to par
ticipate in military operations will
not be altered, but the services of
the young scouts will be volunteered
along the line of civic needs, includ-
ing such assistance as may be rem
dered to the National American Red
Cross should the necessities of war
tax Red Cross resources.
In cities from which the national
guard has been sent to the front the
boy scouts will be prepared for spec
ial police duty in case of emergency,
the announcement states, and in this
notices have been issued
urging that in communities where
there are three or more troops the
authorities arrange for
the mobilization of these scouts in
the shortest possible time
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
THREE YOUNG
LADIES DROWNED
Colorado River Claims Trio Of Tex
ans as Victims.

Bastrop, Tex, July 3.-Three girls
were drowned in the Colorado river
near this place yesterday afternoon.
They ventured tFbeyond their depth
and were caught in whirlpool and
swept to their deaths. They were
Della, aged 30, Lizzie, aged 16 and
Eula Brewer, IA, all daughters of
Thomas Brewer. They were mem
bers OF a prominent family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
BITES BULLDOG TO
save HER CHILD
Had to Fasten Teeth in Brute's Nose
III
to Make it Let Go.

New York, July 3.-With the life
of her 2 year old baby at stake, a
woman fought battle with bull
dog and proved the victor only after
she bit the dog on the nose. The
woman, Mrs. Corso, was leaving her
apartment in Brooklyn when she
found the animal tossing her child
about. She seized the dog by the
throat but was unable to break its
hold. In desperation Mrs. Corso
fastened her teeth in the dogs nose
biting the animal so severely that it
dropped the child and ran.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
SOLDIERS AT CAMP DODGE
HAVE A Three Weeks
PROGRAM Of. DRILL
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NEIGHB0RHOOD NOTES.
, + Z + Z + 80 = . = .
Williams Items.

Fred Boyer went to Des Moines
Wednesday to consult specialist.
Since his recent illness his right leg
has been partly paralyzed and he is
beginning to be troubled over the
condition.
Adolph Specht, who lives miles
northwest of town, is building new
house on his place. The foundation
is 80 feet square. Will Jones of
Bows has the contract for the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCarley re-
turned Tuesday from their eastern
trip.
The S. F. Mills house is being re-
painted. Ben HELEN is helping with
the work.
Chas. Vaughan, manager of the
telephone here, has been transferred
to Storm Lake. He assumed his new
duties the LIST of July.
Merle Johnson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M. Johnson, has joined
Company C of Webster City.
The home of Mrs. M. ]. O'Connor
is resplendent in coat of new paint.
F. Chaplinski recently purchased
la half section of land at Morris,
MINI. He is contemplating build
ing upon it for his own occupation,
in the near future.
M. J. Wynn is the proud owner of
a new Willys-Knight passenger
Overland, purchased through Caruth
Bros.
A. P. Cotton is Offering $40 acre
farm in Olmstead county, Mimi, for
sale. Mr.. Cotton was here visiting
his sons last week and Mcnday left
for the return trip to Minnesota, and
left Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Cotton,
who accompanied him, in Roch-
ester, Mimi, where Mr.. Cotton
went to have his nose operated up
on. Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Cotton's
mother. accompanied them.
Williams friends will be grieved
over the announcement of the death
on June 21st of Elliot Bushman, of
Alden. He had been i'll for long
time with cancer so that his death
was not wholly unexpected.
Mesdames r. E. Wilson and c. A.
Bratnober will be hostesses to the
Needle club on Friday afternoon at
the formers home.
The town folks were treated to 4
band concert Thursday morning
when all the available talent turn
ed out to serenade Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hurd, who were married at
8 O'Clock that morning. The popu-
lar young couple chose an early hour
for their wedding but they were not
early enough to escape this atten-
ton from their friends. We join
with their many friends in wishing
them long and happy life.
C. M. Stevens returned Wednes-
day from his visit to Ames.
July 3.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
LONDON ADS WHICH
. SCARE THE TOURIST

London, June 23.-Letter to the
Freeman-T Tribune from Wilbur S.
Forrest, United Press Correspondent:
If American voyagers have qualms
about sea travelling after a voyage
from New York to London, short
sojourn in London before continuing
across the Channel to Paris or the
North Sea to Holland is not design
ed, just at present, to act as a soda
tive to frazzled nerves. Outfitters
shops, literally scattered in the
Americans usual London itinerary.
and the newspapers, constantly
sound the warning "Be Prepared.
Display windows of these ontfitters
shops are constantly filled with pa
tent life belts while the newspapers
are reaping harvest of advertise
ments pointing out the relative mer-
it's of Somebody's Patent Waist
coat" A news column also is occa-
sionally devoted to new invention
which appears like an ordinary suit
of clothes but is capable of floating
the heaviest man. Here is sample
lad" from big London daily which
inject a doubt into the mind of the
most intrepid civilian set dog! do
not rely on death trap life belts
which turn unconscious wearers face
downward and drown them. Re-
member the Maloja and Sussex dis
asters. Our waistcoat makes drown
ing impossible by turning the wearer
when he ceases to struggle. 1T has
saved hundreds of lives from the
Lusitania, Falaba, Costello, Royal
Edward, India, Persia, Galicia and
other we'll known disasters" The
"Ad" is fortified by illustrations
showing the unconscious survivor
floating serenely on his back while
Others (who failed to go prepared
are maneuvering through the pre-
liminaries of watery death. One
manufacturer of life saving waist
coats quotes in his lad" from the ex-
periences of real live Lord who
owes his present status to his fore
sight in purchasing waistcoat be-
fore venturing on the Mediterranean
There are many and divers models OF
life saving waistcoats. Inquiry to-
day ELECTED that the sale of all mod
els since the latest German subma-
rine campaign, has been enormous
Some models may be worn as an Or
binary vest. The prospective surviv-
or has only to reach down and ex-
tract a little tube, with a valve at.
tached, from somewhere in his shirt
front. When danger comes he simp-
ly initiates the vest like foot ball
and he is ready for the worst. All
travellers from England wear their
waistcoats day and night while in
the danger zones. The American
who leaves London without this lit
tie necessity is in class by himself
Gentlemen's sterling silver belts
at Teed q Teed'a Diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
KANSAS CALLS FOR
$4,000 LAB0RERS
Many Men Needed to Handle Grain,
Especially in Great Bend Region.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 3.-Thirty-
five thousand harvesters are needed
to handle Kansas grain, according to
the government labor bureau. The
greatest need is near Great Bend.
Wages ranging from SO to S. a day,
with board, are being offered. Re-
cent enlistment, lack of immigration
and high wages paid by eastern mu-
nitions plants, were named as cause
of labor scarcity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04

ment Of the Mercantile store, in
company with her sister, Mrs. John
Dewitt, left Saturday night for
two weeks visit with friends in Free
mont.
Miss Name Cunningham went to
Dubuque today for two days visit
with friends over the Fourth.
MIR. and Mrs. Gaylord Sevdy and
baby of Jewell drove overland to this
city yesterday to spend the day with
Mrs. Sevdy's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Breitenkamp.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
THE BOY SCOUTS
OFFER THEIR AID
In Event of War 100000 Will Be
Ready for Civic Service.

New York, July 3.-ln the event
of war with Mexico, nearly 100000
of the Boys Scouts of Amer
lea are prepared to offer their SER
vices through cooperation with
authorities in the various
where boy troops exist,
it was announced here yesterday at
the national headquarters Of the or
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
CoTERIE PICNIC,

About dozen young women were
present at picnic supper of the
Monday Night Coterie given in No
komis Park Saturday evening about
5 O'Clock. The picnic was COM
bined with the last business meeting
of the club which was held in a
short session following the picnic
spread. Miss Luella Kephart, teach
er of Home Economics in the state
institution at Glenwood and Mrs.
Amy Loring-Hayes of Sioux City,
both former members of the club,
were the only out of town guests
present.
Eta Heslop, dressm king, 1903
First street. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
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SOCIAL. AFFAIRS. (
= = = = $> = = . = = I
ENTERTAINED CLASS.

Elm En- AlNED CLAo0.
Mrs. G. D. Carpenter delightfully."-
entertained her Sunday school class
of young girls of the Congregational
Sunday school on Friday evening at
her home on South Wilson Avenue
at six o'clock dinner, served cafe
terra style. About dozen members
of the class were present and the
hour following the repast spent with
conversation in the GOODNESS of the
porch.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04

All kinds of automobile top re-
pairing. We also handle the Wear
U-Well shoes. The ny net season
is here and we have full line. F.
q. Grempel. d-t-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
COIN THAT NAMED
PORTLAND OREGON

San Francisco, CAL, July 3.-As a
pocket-piece, F. w. Pettygrove of
San Francisco carries copper cent,
dated 1885, which was tipped to de-
eide whether Portland. Ore, should
be named Portland" or Boston" It
was Mr.. Pettygrove's father and
Amos l.. Lovejoy who did the Flip
ping. 1t happened in the summer of
lS45. Each man held out for the
principal city OF his native state.
Best two out of three" said Love-
Joy. First it fell Portland" Then
it fell Boston" On tha third toss
Portland, Oregon, became the name
sake of Portland, Maine. But Port
land, Oregon. has long since out
grown her go-mother in size.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
BEARING fruit
French Advance Five Milcs-Battle
Front Extends for Distance
OF One Hundred
Anglo French Troops Move For
ward; Fighting Most Terrific
of the War.
10000 PRISONERS ARE TAKEN
German Counter Attacks Fail; Losses
by Attackers Comparatively
Small.

ParlS, July 3.-Ihe brilliant night
attack of our troops threw the Ger
mans from their trenches over wide
front. The village of Hirbecourt was
captured and the offensive has been
carried to a depth of five miles in
Peronne province with an advance
over five mile front The Germans
assaulted and captured Danloupe
near Verdun but were soon thrown
cut by the French.
London, July 3.-The British Of
fensive at Somme developed into the
greatest battle Of the war before sue
cessfully checked by the Germans
this morning. German reserves are
being brought mp and the battle front
has spread itself for distance of a
hundred miles, from Somme to the
sea.
London, July 3.--In the face of a
logged resistance and of frequent
counter attacks of great violence, the
British and French forces engaged
in the great offensive north and
south OF the Somme continued their
advance yesterday and held the
ground gained.
Fricourt, three miles east OF AL
bert, which was practically sur
rounded by the British early in the
drive, fell into their hands at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Desper-
ate fighting had been in progress
here since almost the beginning of
the offensive. The town is on the
railway from Albert to Peronney,
and is also on the Albert-Peronne
high road.
The village of Curlu, the outskirts
OF which marked the furthermost
point reached by the French north
OF the Somme in the first day OF the
offensive, was taken by them early
yesterday after heavy fighting, and
later in the day they stormed a
quarry east of the town which the
Germans had organized into pow
erful defensive position.
In the first two days of the drive
the allies have taken in the neigh
borhood of 10000 prisoners, il they
have not exceeded this number.
The French war Office announced
last night that the French troops
alone had taken over 5000 prison
ers, including $50 officers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
FTf; r
Believed at Des Moines That no
Movement to the Border is
Expected for Some
Weeks Yet.
Shots Crossing Border at Nogales
Awake Townspeople Early
Sunday.
q. S. MILITIA AT THE SCENE
California Force Arrives; Smallpox
and Starvation In
Mexico.
]. S. MILITIA AT THE SCENE

Des Moines, July 3.-Recruiting
for the cavalry continues and 1t is
probable that the squadron will be
mustered in, in a couple of days. A
three weeks program Of drill, ath-
letic sports and target practice has
been arranged for the guardsmen, in
dicating that no movement south
ward is expected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04
WORLDS RICHEST.
WOMAN IS DEAD

New York, July 3.-Mrs. Hetty
Green, the richest woman in the
world. died at her home here this at
ternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04

Washington, July 3.-The state
department has indicated that this
government would not press Curran-
"a for an answer at this time. High
officials have expressed themselves as
believing that the crisis is over.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-07-04

Mexico City, Mex, July There
is nothing to indicate that Carranza
is preparing any reply to the last two
notes of the United States. The
guardsmen continue to be moved
southwark.