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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12

liable during the past two months
and when we see the First regiment
getting aboard the cars, we will have
more confidence in the .'home go
ling" story.
Guy Middleton Of the Hospital
Corps left yesterday for Sioux City
and his furlough states that he must
report to his commanding officer on
Christmas. He sure was praying
that the troops would receive the
call for home, before his furlough
expired.
Church services were held before
breakfast this morning. General
Allen done the talking and among
other things, told the boys that they
would not have much of any thing
to do this week but to enjoy them
selves. but advised them not to dis
|sipate. Guess he didn't realize that
it had been almost a month since
we saw a pay day and that it costs
real money to dissipate in Texas.
Believe we forgot to mention
cranberry sauce and creamed peas in
our Thanksgiving menu. The boys
ate turkey till they gobbled, and
some of them are not yet in shape to
tackle another such feast.
The boys, are still rehearsing for
the big Bungling Bros. show, but
the date has not yet been set.
l.. L. Snyder, brother of Paul v.
Snyder, assistant band leader of the
Second, has written splendid
march and presented it to the Sec
ond Iowa Band. It sure is a hum
dinger and when we get back to
Webster City the band will prove to
you that Iowa has men who can
write music that is musical.
Most of the boys of c company and
the band have begun to fatten up
in great shape and unless something
is done soon, they will not be in
good working condition when they
get home.
Captain Smith is kept buster than
a hen trying to scratch gravel out
of a Webster City made" concrete
floor, but has slipped the hole in the
evener over about an inch, so Lieu
tenants Boudinot and Murphy have
to putt just a trifie harder. All Of
them are looking healthy, however,
and the only real reason they have
70 complain is that their clothes are
shrinking considerably.
Z, Haven't seen where a special elec-
tion has been called to determine
whether or not Webster City should
build a 100000 school house.
Keep one hand on your pocket
book-we'll soon be home-we hope.
Falstaff O'Satter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12
LIGHT YOUR WIN
D0WS CHRISTMAS EVE
Help Make the City Blaze of Soft
Lights the Night Before
Christmas.

| For two weeks before Christmas,
the down town streets will be a
blaze of glory with electricity. the
Christmas trees and the show win
dows will all be lighted and the
sight will be the prettiest ever seen
in this town. People will come for
miles to see it., for nothing makes
that "Christmasy" feeling like a
lighted Christmas tree. and when we
will have not one-but dozens Of
them-the picture will be worth
while aside from the commercial in
terest of the plan.
There is second thought, howev-
er, which is a delightful one. On
Sunday night, which will be Christ
mas eve, the load Of extra current
furnished for many of the business
houses, will be off the wires and the
residential portion may safely in
dulge in a lighting effect which will
be beautiful. Let every resident turn
his porch light on and also light ev-
cry room facing the street for at
least a portion of Christmas eve.
Lace curtains may be pushed back
and lighted candles placed in your
windows, that all who pass may
have a glimpse Of the Christmas
cheer within. The old idea was that
on Christmas eve, the curtains should
be drawn aside and bright light
placed in the window to light the
Christ-child through the snow. Now,
if never before, there is need for the
Christ-child to enter the homes of
Webster City and while the idea is
founded on legends, nevertheless
there is vast amount of truth in
the real meaning.
Do not let a blind be drawn upon
Christmas eve in this city, and let
every light be turned on. with the
decorated Christmas trees and
wreathes strongly in evidence.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12
THE BIG GRAIN / SHOW
DEC. n IS and is
Three Loving Cups are Among the
Many Prizes to be Given to
Winners.

The Hamilton County Corn Show
which is to be given on Dec. 14th
18th and 1ctff il Tar the b!gges,
thing Of the kind ever launched
here. The membership in the associ.
alton has increased during the past
year and the following are the re.
Gently elected officers: j.. F. Webb
president; Hugh Nairn, vice-presi-
dent; Lacey DuYnell,. secretary; H. O
Cutler, treasurer.
About $500 worth of prizes, Civ.
en- by the merchants of this city, are
being offered for the prize winners
in the different classes and some OF
the articles offered as prizes are un.
usually fine. Among the prizes Of
fered, are three loving cups of un-
usual beauty. The Farmers National
Bank is Offering two loving cups, one
for sweepstakes in the fifty ear class
and the other for sweepstakes in the
one ear class. These cups are on ex-
hibition at the bank. The First Ma
tional Bank also offers loving cup
for sweepstakes in the ten ear class
The cups must be won for three sue
cessive years before they become the
permanent property of the prize
winner. Each year the names of the
winners will be engraved upon the
cups and the winner for three con-
secutive years will carry off the
trophy. The First National Bank
cup is now on exhibition at that
bank and is of unusual size, stand
ing about two feet in height.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12
Finger Caught in Wringer.

The two year old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Barr. residing south Of
this city, was brought to town
Friday noon to a physicians Of
fee, having badly crushed one of his
fingers in the cogs of the wringer.
The baby was playing about while
the family washing was being done
and childlike, poked his finger into
the machinery Of the wringer. The
injury was cared .sS and will not,
it is hoped. prove sh(lous. -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank
Of Webster City for the election of
directors for the ensuing year, will
be held at their banking house be-
tween the hours of p. m. and p.
m, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1917. 12-6d1t3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12
Stockhslders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers Nationa
Bank of Webster City, Iowa, for tn,
election of directors for the ensuing
year will be held at their banking
room on Jan. 9, 1917, from 1 to
p. m.
12-5f3d1 J. H. Shipp, Cashier.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12
Enr Sale

Thoroughbred Chester White male
pigs. Phone 1910. c. c. Stone.
t0.aot-f2mos
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12
8 Per Cent Farm Loans,

per cent optional payment hrst
mortgage loans, one per cent com.
mission. See P. w. Lee. 28d6f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12

Paints and varnishes At Teed's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-12

The newest in jewelry and watch.
es at Teed e Teed's. diff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Politics and Strenuosity.

There may be crest for the weary"
but not for the presidential candidate.
All Of Mr.. Wilson's hours are crowded,
and certainly Mr.. Hughes are. The
adjournment of Congress will not
tighten Mr.. Wilson's burden. He will
turn then to the business Of the cam
paign, and, whether at Shadow Lawn or
on the jump asking for votes, find use
for every hour Of daylight. Chairman
Mccormick and his lieutenants will take
the place of democratic senators and
representatives at Mr.. Wilson's elbow,
and ask for suggestions about cam
paign ways and means. Mr.. Wilson is
the democratic captain, and no mistake.
He is not usurper, but holds his place
by invitation. His party has made him
what he is.
Mr.. Hughes left home with program
which at the outside included not more
than q dozen speeches. II was expressly
stated that there would be NO deliver
anees from the rear platform Of his rail
way coach. The. impression conveyed
was of fast train hurrying past small
stations, with no opportunity for those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

who might gather there to get even a
glance at the distinguished passenger.
But the program soon landed in the dis
card. Mr.. Hughes has not only utilized
the platform Of his coach, but made
sometimes dozen speeches in single
day. Very properly, he has responded
whenever and wherever possible to every
cordial manifestation Of interest in his
candidacy. Small crowds at small places
have been treated with as much con-
sideration as large crowds at large
places.
An interesting announcement in con-
nectiou with the republican campaign is
that Mr.. Hughes second stamping tour,
which is to begin almost Immediately
after the present tour has ended. may
carry the candidate as far south as
Texas. This is the first hint Of jour
ney south. Hitherto the old arrange
ment, Of conceding that section-the
lower south--to the democracy, has been
one Of the bases Of calculations.
IF Mr.. Hughes makes this journey it
should prove one Of the most attractive
features Of the contest. It will mean
confidence on his part in the situation
elsewhere. and desire to face audi
enees in states where his party has not
for years, in either local or national
campaigns, had look-in. Personally,
Mr.. Wilson is not popular in some of
the southern states, and certain of his
policies have been severely criticised
there; but he is the democratic national
leader, and as such is now carrying the
party's standard in battle for a re-
newal Of power, and opposing him is
ticklish business for local leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Mufdock.

This bears the date line Of Van
couver:
"Former Representative Victor Muir
dock. Kansas progressive leader, has
sailed on the liner Empress of Japan
for three month tour of the orient"
1t has been two months and better
since those bull moosers with Mr.. Muir
dock at their head registered their fasco
at Chicago. The announcement was
made then that in fit of disgust Mr..
Murdoch would leave the country for a
short stay-to give himself time to cool
off and the country time to repent of
its folly. But, as is seen, he has just
departed
Well, before the three months are up
the country will have declared itself.
Either Mr.. Wilson will have been in
dorsed. or Mr.. Hughes designated to
take his place
Likewise, too, the election figures will
have been thoroughly analysed. We
shall all know then how many of the
bull moosers supported the republican,
how many the democratic, ticket
The irreeoncilables-the last ditehersL
insist that, despite the present situation,
there will be bull moose party left
after November, and that it win reach
proportions greater than in 1912. Truth
is mighty, and will prevail. It is impos-
sible to keep good party down. There
is, and will remain, a crying need for
an organization not dominated by the
Interests"
If this should prove true, who will
leads Col. John M. Parker, who IL still
holding on to his vice presidential nomi-
nation with grip that seems inspired
by hopes He is not well placed geo.
graphically, and is hardly a national
figure.
Would Mr.. Murdoch fill the bills Geo
graphically. he is all right Kansas is
central, and the habitat of reforms and
reformers. He is national figure, from
long service in Congress.
But will not this escapade, so to say,
bar him' He who fights and runs away
may live to fight another day, but how
about the man who declines fight and
runs awayi Should not Mr.. Murdoch
have remained at home and stood up
to both of the old parties7 He has de-
nounced both; and as he would not ac-
eept either in this years contest, would
it not have been better for his future
had he conquered his desire to see the
orient at this time. and struggled, even
vainly. to free his beloved country from
the clogging agencies that have her
grippeds
This trip is mystery. With hair and
temperament and vocabulary all of the
same color, and that color denoting a
fondness for scrap, Mr.. Murdoch has
turned his back on as pretty scrap as
has ever been staged in America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

does not intend to declare war on Ru-
mania. even though Russian troops are
permitted to cross Rumanian territory
to attack the Bulgarian forces from the
north. It would seem to mako but lit
tie difference whether Bulgaria declares
war or not 90 long as the Rumsnisn
army, now estimated at 5000 men, is
in the field striking against forces Of
the central powers and thus engaging a
probably equivalent number of troops
who otherwise might be used against the
entente armies elsewhere. Berlin has
promptly declared war against Ru-
mania.
Even though Bulgaria does not de-
clare war against Rumania it is inevita-
BILE that she should weaken her attack
in Macedonia and Thessaly to provide
against possible attack from the
north. She is now exposed to invasion
from that direction by either Rumanian
or Russian troops, and is, in fact, in a
most desperately difficult position. No
matter how well her small army may
fight, it is now confronted with heavy
odds and with small prospect Of any ad-
vantage resulting from participation in
the great war. A suggestion is noted in
some comments abroad on the, situation
to the effect that Bulgaria may furnish
the next surprise Of the war by chang
ing sides. Stranger things have hap
pened in the cause Of this cataclysmic
outburst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
A Very Grave Emergency.

The railroad problem has put a new
phase on matters, congressional, politi-
cal and business. We are suddenly con-
frented with most grave question, the
full scope and ramifcations of which
are not as yet within the comprehen-
sion of anybody And yet everybody
is concerned. Everybody wants the
question solved; and upon the proper
solution very great deal depends.
congress cannot afford to run away
from this question, or deal with it hur-
riedly. Adjournment should wait Leg
islation hastily knocked together might
do more harm than good; might miss
the main point; might plague both par
ties in controversy and all parties in
interest. The eight hour day applied to
railroad work is but one feature of the
controversy. The principle of arbitra-
ton is but another feature Features
are too numerous to mention. and they
are multiplying all the time.
\ political campaign is on. with the
main issues well defined. Such matters.
foreign and domestic. as the admins
tration has dealt with are under chal-
lfnge b. the republicans and under de-
Tense by the democrats Mr. Hughes is
on the stump, and Mr.. Wilson is ex-
peeted there. But railroad strike,
which should even briefly paralyze
fteight and passenger traffic among the
states, would subordinate everything
else. and turn discussion into channels
battling to all explorers. 1t would be
impossible to describe the confusion
that might result.
As for business. who may attempt to
picture the extent of its losses and dis
fress' Dislocations such as the coun-
try has never known would ensue. The
health of the people, the solveney of
firms. the obligations of good citizen
chip. would all be put to the hazard.
4 sort of anarchy might set up, with
every community divided on the merits
of the eontending forces
Nobody need shut his eyes to the
fact that this is job politicians do not
like They would, if possible, evade it.
At a time like this they walk warily,
and it is thoroughly human for them to
walk so. Such as are candidates for
Office want votes. and such as do not
want Office for themselves are soliciting
Office for friends. And both capital and
labor command votes
But the emergency is here, must be
net, and should be met in spirit as
broad as the country and embodying
the whole welfare of the country. 1t
transeends partisanship, and is far too
big for makeshifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Rumania Strikes Quickly.

Rumauit,'s evnIana+;n, of ~ r.,..,
,rh,- sLc b.. do.lod 49,.
Hungary cons;sts of ,o,;.;oaI ...
tban r,bv.ieaI gro,nds =. ...;o, T. !.
r-yrcIv move AZ solf.;n+e,e.+ ;r..;e.a
T,y the eontcn,;on .b.+ .,s.r; u
had hv i. .,,or.ss;o, .,;us.
lated Tho terms NJ tho t,;nI. .,,;., ..
= b-rb !, arpcars Rr,,a,;, - :;
..q,, :. nartv I, ;s Of small o,.
,-r.,,ar >. iris Alma ,ho,o,, s ;,.,.
7.l.;..,r;a,s Isl ,yb,. P,,,.ni. s. hor
III tic aII;ey save !, tho d;s.,o
ST. 4, H.. ip,iop,cn+ of ~. s+.+a.
2 81. ,a.os- IL, .ro,1 of
~. ops-al ,ovcrs ana IN fao 80 a.
~;
p,p.ari, lost M time !, str;L;r ...r
.,.-.Iar;ng ~ ,,s,,;na hor e.. 80
Mo bou,dary ;n,o gnnoorr ,h,ona, 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
EvefyfelleY.

Every Teller fur himself!
II seems q curious plan,
With each a.srabbin' fur the pelf
From every other man!
Every Teller day an night
A-keepin' out his eye
To claim whatever is in sight
Or get it on the sly!
But every Teller on his way
Needs other fellers' aid,
And he who never will obey
Can't hope to be obeyed.
You can't hold happiness alone
An hide it on q shelf.
There never was a Teller known
Who lived all fur himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Looking for Information.

I'm going home and tell my con,
stituents a few things" remarked Sena-
tor Sorghum.
you think they need instruction. ?"
"Oh, no. I'm looking for informa-
ton ON my own account. ] want to try
'em out and sec whether they arc good
natured and willing to listen to me as
usual"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

For some time past the tendency to
reduce every controversy to a question
of definition has been strong. Aston
ishment. is often felt at the amount of
perple1ity that can be thrown around an
apparently simple query. What con-
stitutes an eight hour day." is the lat
est example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

During presidential campaign it is
difficult to conduct any discussion at
fecting public interests in such a way
as to prevent suspicion that politics is
entering into it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

Uncle Sam is now a great creditor
nation. and there is every confidence
that he viii not eventually fall into the
unpopularity which frequently awaits
the bill collector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

. The commander who declined to au-
thentieate the report of French sailor
that the Deutschland had been captured
showed a commendable discretion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

1t would have to be q very influential
commission that could take the tariff
out of politics sufficiently to obliterate
it as a local issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

Nf;rships whose business it is to
catch submarines are now expected to
move nortliward to the neighborhood of
Long Island sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

Burial Of the pitchfork by Senator
Tillman will not prevent a large num-
Der Of hatchets from remaining in evi.
dence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Not Like Theodore.

From the Chicago News.
Neither Mr.. Hughes nor President
Wilson can say undtsputed things in
the solemn, convincing way Of Col.
Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

.Absence of arbitration does not neces-
sarily prevent preliminary discussion
Sufficiently extensive TO bring the
merits Of the ease to attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Native Product.

I'VE have scenery in America as beau
tiful as any in the world"
"Yes,' replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. "And
we're beginning to appreciate the fact
that scenery is one thing that we
wouldn't need to import even if we
could
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

The impression made by man's-eam-
paign reflect too much political feel
ing to be regarded as unbiased eriti-
cism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

Continued Zeppelin raids indicate
Germany's belief that it is desirable to
keep an enemy as thoroughly irritated
as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

One of the gentlemen qualified to
speak of the pleasures an American
tourist can find on his own continent is
Charles E. Hughes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
1t Has Been Done.

They are not easy to explain
Those ancestors, both brave and strong
Who never saw railway train
And yet contrived to get along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

"De man dat don't believe muffin no.
body tells him." said Uncle Eben, sought
to look over de kind O. company he's
been keepin'' an make a change"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Losing Friends :

From the Indianap polls News.
The older they get the fewer friends the
Initiative. referendum and recall seem to
have.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

Always Industrious, the interstate
commerce commission is constantly con
fronted by the probability that its duties
will be increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

Eight-hour day computations threaten
to call for the higher mathematics be-
fore final answer is reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Unxelcone souudl

From the Chicago Post.
BY listening hard tho small boy can
hear the notes -far-distant tinkle of
the school bell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Dangerous Moisture.

From the Boston Transcript.
The most dangerous humidity during a
heat wave Is the Kind you buy in bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
An Obsolete Wish

An Obsolete Wish.
"Times have changed"
EYES," replied Mr.. Gfowcher. II don't
believe you'll ever hear any of the
youngsters now growing up wishing for
the kind Of pie their mothers used to
make"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Misleading Politicians.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The trouble is that too many of our
Heading politicians" are misleading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Shells Still Bursting.

From the Chicago News.
There Is talk Of peace in Europe, but
they are not stopping any explosive
shells with 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
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