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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Anyhow, the talk. about Harding
for the United States senate to sue
coed Cummins has crowded off the
boards the talk of Geo. w. Clarke
for that position. This is worth
something. Harding is a better and
bigger man than Clarke and if there
is to be a choice between the two
for United States senator the Free
man-Tribune is glad that Harding
has the inside track.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Element of the railway controversy
was a mistake and there at least Mr..
Wilson is proposing a cleaning up,
with results yet to be seen. But if
cotton should drop to 8 cents and
wheat to rs cents, with new condi-
tons, nothing but history can ex-
act a penalty and Mr.. Wilson then
will be out of the spotlight.
(, s,sFas THE ACID TEST. ~
Nonpareil: The government re-
port for the first half of 1916 shows
that there was 81 less gallons Of
liquor consumed per capita in this
country than for the same period of
time in the previous year. This
means that the American people paid
500, 5000 less for drink during
this period than was paid during the
same time the previous year.
During this time the consumption
of beer shrunk ten gallons per fam
lily. But even with this shrinkage
the cost of liquor per annum for the
whole country is SIS per family,
more than $1,000, 100000 for the
country as a whole.
But the indubitable facts can no
longer be concealed by the liquor
people. Prohibition does prohibit. 1t
is not "air tight" as yet, but it is
becoming more effective with every
passing year.
An interesting indication on this
line is the relative sums being spent
for breweries and churches. In 1905
for every dollar put into new
churches in this country $3.50 was
put into brewing plants and distil-
leries. In 1915 for every dollar in
vested in new liquor plants $500
was invested in a new churches. The
investments in new brewing plants
14,0O0,O 600 less between 1906
and 1915 than it was for the ten
years preceding 1905.
The publicity, bureaus of the
liquor people are claiming that ev-
cry time a state goes dry it in truth
becomes wetter. But the facts do
not tally with these claims. Tenn
perance people are winning their
battle with John ~Barleycorn. He is
still capable of doing great damage,
but he is on the run.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

ling their products and the local
merchants and business men general
ly, constitute a valuable army of con-
sumers, and that the products Of the
farm would be worth less if this large
contingent were materially reduced
in numbers, some of them being
forced to become farmers, thus be-
coming competitors instead of con-
sumers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

All kinds Of clocks at Teed &
Teed's. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Middlemep who are eXacting un-
fair and unjust profits are doing an
|unwise thing viewed from the stand
point of their own interest. They
are creating a prejudice against
themselves that may overwhelm them
later on. Already there are rumb-
lings of discomfort, and producers
and are looking for ways
and means to escape the exactions OF
middlemen. Merchants and business
men would do well to take note OF
the situation. The people are all
powerful when aroused and have no
.scruples about running over any
body who may get in the way. There
was a big meeting of farmers in Chi
.cago the other day and they were
looking for ways and means to es-
cape from the tolls of middlemen who
are exploiting the products Of the
farm. They declared that the cost
to the consumer is often tribled be-
fore the product is finally disposed
of. This situation is causing resent
ment and unless remedied by the
middlemen themselves will result in
smashing present methods of hand
ling a large part of the products of
the farm. The middlemen r ad-
vantageous to the farmer in more
Ways than one and if they would be
satisfied with legitimate profits they
will be unmolested. Thoughtful farm
ers see that men engaged in hand
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

The IAN Tox medicines. only At
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

It seems rather strange that we
should sit idly and snugly by our
firesides and read with unconcern
reports Of the burning and killing
Of American citizens in Mexico. But
that is just what we are doing
Nonpareil.
Well, we were told when the Lusi-
tania was sunk and more than 100
Americans lost their lives that the
Americans had no business to be up
on the boat. LET them take their
medicine" Likewise, it might now
be said that Americans have no bus
mess in Mexico.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

The threat of the trainmen to
carry on the fight for the wage in
crease law no matter what the SUI
preme court may do is worse than
anything the trusts ever threatened.
They say in substance to the presi-
dent of the United States: I'VE
elected you. Now see that we get
what we want, whether it is consti-
tutional or not" That kind OF a
bluff worked perfectly before cleo
ton, but it is hoped that now, after
1.-THE votes have been counted, nat
the president will have enough back
bone to resist the demands Delng
made by the best paid wage earners
in the United States, or the world.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

Notwithstanding the fierce war in
which England is engaged she was
able to send goods to our port at
New York to the value of nearly six
teen millions of dollars during the
month of October this year. That is
some record for a nation that is de-
voting SO much of her energies to the
prosecution OF the greatest conflict
at arms in the history of the world.
During October the total imports
from Europe arriving at New York
amounted to S34,5SS,0 00. Yet
some people insist that the indus
tries of this country have nothing to
fear from European competition af-
ter the war is ended.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

The Blue Earth, Mimi, Post con-
cludes that the Iowa primary law is
unpopular because Col. Young's Des
Moines Capital says so. But the
Post should remember that Col.
Young is a standpatter and that the
standpatters Of Iowa have always
been against the primary. Our prim-
airy statutes need overhauling, but
there is no possibility of the people
wanting to supplant the principle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

There are still people in the coun-
try who are ready and anxious to
buy blue sky if the right kind OF
salesman comes around and shows
them a superior brand of that arti-
Gle. The Clarion Monitor tells of a
deal in which a number of Eagle
Grove men are interested. It says
that Albert Banks, Chas. SidWell and
twenty other residents of the Grove
purchased a few gold bricks last
summer and now seek the aid of the
district court to have their notes
cancelled and contracts r%escinded.
That twenty "fell for the snap"
would indicate that the stranger was
an uncommonly smooth talker. He
arrived in Eagle Grove last June,
and as the several victims allege,
represented that he was selling gov
eminent lands in Koochiching coun-
ty, in northern Minnesota, at 81 per
acre. This price was to include all
ditch assessments and unpaid taxes.
All the intending purchaser had to
do was to give the stranger 500 in
cash and his note for the balance,
due in May, 1917. The notes were
made payable at that time for the
reason that there was to be a sale of
state lands in May and he, the
stranger, agreed to be on hand and
secure the particular quarter section
he, the victim, had picked out from
the map. To make a long story short
it now developes that these lands
are to be sold to the highest bidder
for cash by the state at public auc-
ton, that the aforesaid agent has
gomez to Texas or some other warmer
climate and that in all probability
the notes will turn up in due season
in the hands of the third party.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-12-19

New cuttings in cut glass at Tee
& Teed's. diff
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07
Football

The best tnutbali plmr Of TN.
year was playpd ON the HOLY Rosary
grounds between Plchy Mcfarland,
Wilson's and Nelson FuZanrllds
NaIshalls. "Wednesday .frrrrru
From the first whistle to the les.
there were all kinds of elias, T..
their work Seven time, during the
first half by series Of crI>s eros
pIays alternating with lun.e, AT TN,
line, on the part Of 4. h. Nudd, Nc
Farland. anu Angelo wilson. tn,
Wilson's advanced the hall 10 the
Mar,nail's 5 yard line uliy to lose
it in Iowns and ,uller the Marshall,
20 return 1t to neutral territory A
half minute before call uf halt tine
he Wilson's brought The bail up a.
-aln 10 the the Mursh.il's 2 yard
line and we're making formation
ior d ''''nS-"euEe' ou' is the "a'ch
'''.' .' ',o
h.rnr. ,,,., u..,.h,r.,,ts,or,oi The
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1916
Notice

For short time our books will
be at the Democrat office for tne
purpose of settling all outstandi -
accounts. Those who owe MS viii
please take due notice thereof and
govern yourselves accordingly.
There is considerable money due nj.
subscription This money should be
paid to Mr.. Bell. He will no doubt
be pleased to receipt you for same
W. J. Rouse
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Miss Cleo Elliott, accompanied by
her father W. D. Elliott, went to ST
Louis Wednesday Morning, where
she will enter St Johns hospital for
treatment, as stated before in this
paper she is suffering with Necrosis
of the brain.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

j. 4. and Vim. Maddox were
called to Hydesburg Sunday by the
serious Illness Of their brother,
Howard Maddox.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Don't miss the oyster stew at the
Christian Church Bazaar Saturday
evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

BE sure and attend the Christian
Church Bazaar which will be at
Hanly & Green's old stand begin.
ming FRIDAY afternoon at 2:OOp. m
and continuing thru Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. ". S. Woodson
have returned from a few days stay
in ST. Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Braeas celebrated chocolates
fresh every week Can you beat
en-" Woodson & Jackson
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Hand painted salad bowls
Grand Leader Variety Store
Phone your news to the Demo
Crat
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Mr. and Mrs. George Ham went
20 Hannibal Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

journey Paul Powers and Murray
Armstrong as might be expected
were towers Of strength for their
team At call of 'ulI tine the Mar
>NriiS mad the bah near the Wilson's
10 yaIa line wuu I yards to gam
IN the fourth Ho"n ant the game
cudei a Scorr.rss lie fhe following
was Tie line up.
Wilson'S MarShall'S
E. Pirc,ea,i c Corley Hickman
klMo Wilson . B Cecil Smith
L NcFarIlnd l. Il. NJ. Armstrong
Aagvto Wilson R II Pau Powers
II b. Nudd ! B N Fitzeerald
Aldo FRYE K Il Frank Finney
Waiter Burch L G. Valdy FInney
Cecil Dranr K |. Leo Sullivan
Thomas Burdit l.. I Robert Lynn
Substitutes
Is Buckley Eckersal
+ M,han T. Coy
Captains
l.. Mcfarland N Fitzgerald
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Brown and
little son, and MIR. and Mrs. Orvllle
Brown and children of Hannibal
spent Sunday at the home of Mr..
aud Mrs. j. }. Brown.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Mr. and Mrs Roy Vowel, of
Vandalia. have been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs D f Vowel.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Nr. and Mrs. ". Wilson and Mrs.
OrvlIlc Wilson went to Quincy We'd
He>uay.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Ethel Stoner went to Quincy
Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

Mrs W. T. Vowel was a Quincy
visitor Wednesday.
Papa and Mama speaking
dolls. Grand Leader Variety Store
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-07

MIR ana Mrs K. V. Graham. Coke
Richard and Miss KeIton, guest at
the Graham home, spent Tuesday
afternoon in Quincy.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
SHIPLEY STATION
To Have Modern School Building.
Improved Facilities.

An act of the Legislature having au-
thorized the building of a new school
for Linthicum and Shipley this coun-
", ami the issue OF bonds to cover the
cost of erection, the building committee
has begun work on the project and
promise an up-to-date school building
for that section
1t Will be ready for occupancy with
the opening of the fall term Two
acres Of land have been secured from
Benton Shipley, on the old Annapolis
road midway between Linthicum ana
Shipley
Superintendent Albert S. Cook has
extended an invitation to the commit
tee to visit the school at Randallsown
Baltimore county. which is said to be
one of the best modern school build
ings in the State of its size ami has
been widely copied
Another invitation has been received
from Mayor Rogers to visit two sim
liar schools at Haddonfield and Col
lingswood, n. J. Herbert G. Crisp has
been selected as architect
The building committee is composed
of Seth II. Linthieum chairman of the
committee; c. Ii. Pardee, secretary;
John Downs, r. Z. Town and Arthur
Stallmgs
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
SNAP SHOTS.
: Precipitation releases heat.
: WelI.cooked peanuts make a b.

ASNA PA~nAAVi AEAEGSES OEHL-
Well-cooked peanuts make high.
ly nourishing and appetizing dish.
Uruguay has organized a govern
ment institute of geology with a direc-
tor and assistants from the United
States.
"A simple horse drawn machine
has been invented by Michigan man
to sprinkle sand evenly over slippery
streets.
The extension of branch of the
Siberian Railway for 500 miles has
opened one of the worlds greatest coal
fields.
The government of South Africa
has erected large sugar mill {, en-
courage the cultivation of cane in Zu-
luland.
An orchard ladder has been mount
ed on wheeled frame for convenience
in moving and can be fastened at any
angle.
The arms as well as the seat fold
in a new theater chair so that it occu-
pies less room than most of such chairs
when empty.
The Argentine government has
made large appropriation to finance
q campaign against locusts, chiefly by
propogating parasites of the insects
An easel that can be folded and
carried in the pocket has been invent
ed to hold a newspaper in position for
reading before man as he eats a
meal
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
Good Roads and Goodrich.

American motorists will reap an
immense benefit from approximate
$3.50, 100000 expended last year on
highway construction, said Mr.. &.
c. Tibbitts, Director of Advertising
of the B. F. Goodrich Co. THE big
national highways of which we have
been reading so much, are in my opin-
ion, only the forerunners of network
of good roads that will have tremen-
dous effect 90 increased motor and tire
sales.
Automobile owners should not over
look the important part played by the
Goodrich Touring Bureau in promot-
ing more and better highway building.
Tire owners will realize a tremendous
amount of additional mileage per cas-
ing this season due to good roads
While this big saving will come to the
tire owners individually tire sa,es
will increase materially, nevertheless,
on account of the new fields opened up
and the increased sale of autom o.
biles.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
MovNe rIcrUnE ATrRACrloNs.
At The CoIonIal.

Maurice Costello in 1.-THE Crown
Princes Double. I'm the first part
Of the story of The Crown Princes
Double" the scenes are laid in one of
the mythical kingdoms Of Europe,
but the scenes soon shift to America
where the crown prince is allowed to
work out his problems in democratic
surroundings. Mr. Costello makes a
very engaging Prince Oscar, and easily
assumes the personality Of a humble
American bookkeeper, who chances to
be his physical double. For a whole
some entertaining picture and one
that will appeal to lovers of ideal ro-
nance The Crown Princes Double"
is just the thing. The author wrote
the story for the story's sake and
made an altogether palatable mixture
of love and adventure, the spirit of
which is best summed up in the con-
GLIDING statement that 1.-THE love of a
true woman is more precious than q
crown"
As q result of revolution in Os.
tran, the prince and his father are
forced into exile While visiting
friends in America, the prince falls in
love and marries an American girl, al
though his father mad planned an ali,
ance with the princess of s kingdom.
When he Is summoned to return &c
Europe, the prince has the good tor.
tune 20 meet penniless clerk, bis
duplicate in appearance and willing to
obey instructions as long as expenses
are paid. As a result, the emissaries
of King Gustave trail the wrong man
and cause complications IN two love
affairs Although Mr.. Costello played
dual role, scenes are so arranged
that only one double exposure was
necessary. The Crown Princes
Double" is picture that will prove
highly pleasing and entertaining for
everybody.
Bray's Cartoons also tonight.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01

The old serial fav0Tites Pearl White,
Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis
return to the Palace screen today in
The Vengeance OF Legar" the first
episode in a new serial. tThe Iron
Claw.
The story Of "The Iron Claw, opens
on a beautiful island of the coast OF
Carolina where was situated Enoch
Golden's home In his employ was
DR.. Jules Legar whose attentions to
Mrs. Golden had caused his employer
much unrest Not long after, in 8
jealous rage, Golden accused his wife
of betraying his confidence and sent
her away. at his orders, Legar's face
was horribly mutilated and has hand
crushed off ia q vice. In place Of the
hand, ,Legsr provided himself with an
iron claw, the significance of which
Golden understood. Swearing ven
geance on the house of Golden, Legar
returned with companion and opened
the large sea. gates which held back the
waters of the bay The inrushing
waters soon inundated the island and
the scheming Legar rescued anu made
away with Margery, Golden's daugh-
ter.
llltreated and abused. the child
was raised by the vengeful Legar. RE
sent her 20 his friend Dalheim. g
oespicable character of the underworld
After Margery's departure, LegaI
received a warning from the mystic
and desperate enemy of wrong doors
known to the underworld as the Laugh
ing Mask Dalheim, about to drug
Margery, was set upon by the Laugh
Ing Mask The mysterious Fighter OF
wrong. with Margery under his protec-
tion, easily evaded the pursuit of Dial.
helm and his clique. He refuses to
divulge his identity TO Margery.
Who is the Laughing Mask2
You will see more Of him in the
next chapter II is called THE House
Of Unhappiness.
1.-The Man He Used to Be-, 8
three-part Broadway Star Feature
with superb cast follows end also 8
splendid comedy Freddy's Narrow
Escape, featuring the popular Will
lam Dsngman Can you imagine a
better program of variety than this,
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
81. Martins Church.

Services at st. Martins Evangelical
Lutheran Church on Francis Street,
Rev. h. F. Carl Haas, Pastor, are al
follows:
9 80 a. m. Bible School. Milton J.
Brown. Supt.
10 a. m. Bible Glass. Text -
Matth. xv:2 1-2s.
l. a. m.- German Service.
$50 D. m.-English Lenten Ser.
vice Theme: " Personal Responsible.
ity"
Monday. s p. m. Church Council
Meeting.
Tuesday, 8 ?. m-Ladies Aid Meet.
ing.
Wednesday. p. Helper 5
League.
Thursday. 7.3O p. m.-Lenten Ser,
vice.
Friday. s p. m.-Sewing Class.
Next Sunday evening, April 9Th,
at z 80 D. m, Illustrated lecture OF
the Passion Play of Obersmmergsu.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
OGDEN'S BILL PASSES.
Provides for the Initiative and
Referendum.

BY avote of 10 to 6 the Senate yes
terday passed the Ogden bill providing
for the initiative ana referendum.
This is an amendment to the Con-
stitution and viii be submitted TO the
voters at the general election in 1917
Two years az The Senator lacked one
of two-thirds vite to put this bin
across, and. finding himself beaten. he
substituted the referendum alonethere
being less opposition thereto
This time he came back with the
original measure ana succeeded in
passing it. If approved by the House
the peopel viii be called upon to pass
judgment on what is regarded as rad
ical legislation in the East
Being a constitutional amendment
the bill does rot require the signature
of the Governor.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
TO THE PUBLIC
Independent Laundry Makes Announce,
ment---Is Now in Better Position
to Do the Work.

The Independent Laundry announces
to the Public that we are now giving a
Laundry service equal to that Of
other Cities.
Our increased facilities make it
possible to do the very best work.
Since the installation of our new
FILTATION Plant the water used is
the purest and all work turned cut is
as white as snow.
We have given the Laundry business
our most careful study for 8 yesr-and
are now in a position to guarantee our
service to be absolutely clean, clearer
and whittier.
The product of Of our shirt and
collar Department we know will please
You. Send US trial package, We will
prove to you WHIST good work We are
doing.
satisfaction guaranteed or nc
charge.
INDEPENDENT ICE AND SUPPLY
COMPANY.
advertisement m2Sw
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
At The Lyric.

A Laemmie three-reeI rama, 1.-THE
Living Lie" will be shown tonight
-Morrell, d noted sculptor meets An.
nette, girl Of the underworld. The
two become well acquainted. AT one
Of his studio affairs Annette attends
with a number Of girls like herself.
She takes a liking 20 the sculptor and
ne to hsr, but neither thinks IL love
though she visits his studio freely and
poses for him.
Forrest Stsnley,s rising young ply
sicisn. who has q reputation as a spec.
islist in children's diseases. meets
Annette through peculiar eircumstan.
ces. She had been present when :
child was run over ard had assisted
the doctor u caring for the child
Come and see this powerful chsrac
terizstion drama Of strong human in
terest.
A comedy will also be shown.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
THE PONY AND RUNAB0UT
EXCITE MUCH INTEREST
Driven through the City's Streets Yes.
terday---Votes Counted After
Tonight.

The pony anu runabout outfit sre
here, waiting for the lucky boy OF
girl to claim them. The outfit was
driven around the streets yesterday
and followed by mere than one greedy
pair of eyes.
The outfit is complete in every PSF
ticular and includes the pony. harness
and neat runabout carriage.
The contest viii close at midnight
and tie lucky winners name announced
coon "a the votes are counted.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-04-01
First Presbyterian Church.

Divine services in the Presbyterian
church, Duke of Gloucester street,
tomorrow II a. m, and p. M, Rev.
George S. Bell, pastor.
During the morning service The
Sacrament of the Lrod's Supper viii
he administered.
Sunday School 10 a. m.
Mid.week prayer meeting. Wednes.
cay evening at o'clock