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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07
ADEQUATE DEFENSE.

SPOKANE SpOkesman-ReVleW Pro-
portionate to population the Swiss
are the best defended people in the
world. In two days they can mobo-
lize trained citizen army of 2OO,-
| 900 men; within a week SOC, 900
more-every man of the Z 100000
trained to shoot, to march, to ma
newer and take care Of himself in
the field.
Yet the Swiss are intensely non
militaristic, intensely devoted to love
of justice and peace. Their consti-
tuition expressly prohibits the main
tenance of a standing army and
specifically forbids war OF agrees
|sion.f They are essentially armed
and trained for defense and peace.
With what poignant regret must
the unhappy Belgians now lament
that they put their trust in treaties
of peace instead of their own defen-
sive prowess! With approximately
twice the population of Switzerland,
Belgium, with the Swiss system,
could have thrown 100000 train
ed defenders upon her German from
tier, and history would record a diff
ferent and less tragic story Of this
war. Against that heroic and de-
termined array the German armies
would not have marched to strike
at France. They would have DEEM
ed it wiser to move directly against
the French on the Franco-German
boundary.
The danger of inadequate defense
hangs over the United States-inad-
equate defense and false sense of
security psringing from an ignorant
belief in many minds that 1--WE are
big enough and'srich enough to whip
any other nation on the globe.
With our present preparedness we
are not. Grandiloquent Fourth of
July orators and certain Office seek
ling politicians have detained that
error until many Of them believe It,,
and too many voters have taken it
confidingly in; but every authority
on military matters, and practically
every officer in the army and the
navy, knows it to be foolish and
false.
A century. ago President Jefer-
son, apostle Of democracy and peace,
glimpsed the republics need of pre-
paredness approximating the Swiss
plan. Though European armies then
were small, Japan hermit nation
with no imperial designs, and the
United States far more secure in iso-
lation than now, Jefferson urged the
maintenance of a citizen army OF
800, 900 men. The young republic
had then only a twentieth Of the
population Of today, and not fif-
tieth of it's present wealth. Proper
tionate defense now would mean a
trained force of 100000 men.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

The decision of the St. Louis judge
to the effect that if you loan, money
TO your wife it is hers carries no
news to the individual who has had
experience in that direction.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

The national liquor dealers asso-
citation is up in arms against the
moving picture shows, because the
association claims, the films 'misrep-
resent the retail liquor business.
However, people who are familiar
with saloons in the small towns and
in the slums of the cities know that
the movies do not misrepresent
them. They are about as disgusting
places as old satan himself could rig
out.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07
RUNS WITH HIS HANDS.

Sioux City Journal: Fred LARA
bee is laid up with sore leg and is
temporarily out of politics. It would
take more thar, that to put Frank
P. Woods out of the running in a
congressional campaign. Nothing
short of writer's cramp would do it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

There has not been a time in thir-
ty years in Iowa when the state had
so little good seed corn as now and
farmers are quite anxious over the
outlook. They realize the worth of
seed that is sure to terminate. 1t is
said that South Dakota has much
good seed and many farmers in the
northwestern part of Iowa are get
ting their seed there. w..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

Snow fell in Galveston, Texas, a
few days ago for the first time in
fifteen years. Iowa would not OBJ
ject if things were so arranged that
Galveston would get a part of our
crop of the beautiful.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

BY telephone a. timid youth, devoid
of skill,
Dreaming OF matrimony, in Loves
campaign began to drill.
He dreamed of courage, but by the
time he wasn't scared
His campaign was a failure; He
= found the Girl Prepared.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

"The nomination will go to either
Cummins or Roosevelt" predicts the
Knoxville Journal, with POSSIBLE
|ity that Hughes may be factor in
the situation"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07
-Donah.y in Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Z r +. q. ~ .
ted that the secretaries of war who
saw the republic successfully
through all its wars were lawyers
James Monroe, who took over the
war department during the war Of
1912 after two soldiers Of the revo.
luton had failed to give satisfaction
as it's head, was a lawyer. William
L. Marcy, who served as secretary OF
war throughout the war with Mexi-
co, was lawyer. Edwin M. Stan
ton, who succeeded Simon Cameron
newspaper man, banker and one
time Pennsylvania adjutant gener.
al, as secretary of war in 1862, and
saw the civil war to a successful fin.
ish, was a lawyer, having served as
attorney general in. the cabinet OF
President Buchanan. Elihu Root,
who succeeded the unfortunate Gen.
Russell. A. Alger as secretary of war
while the United States was yet en-
gagged in war in the Philippines as
an aftermath of the war with Spain,
is lawyer.-Sioux City Journal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

consecutive term, declaring he was
the best man for the job in the Unit
ed States.-- That was when Taft was
becoming strong as candidate and
the Wisconsin whirlwind thought
Taft would be great disappoint-
ment to the country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

Attorney General Cosson may be
expected to get out restraining or
der preventing Charley Rawson from
carrying off the Polk county delega-
tion," suggests the Mason City
Times.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

The Primghar Bell believes that If
the national convention should ten
der Hughes the nomination he would
laccept and win at the polls.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

The Rev. DR.. John Thompson of
Chicago says the. question of dane
ing, card-playing and such things
will never be settled until we bring
the individual into the presence of
Christ and let the individual settle
it for himself. 1t cannot be done
by church laws. The Rev. DR.. John
Thompson has the situation sized up
correctly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07
The automobile owners of Clinton

The automobile owners of Clinton
Iowa, are going to form an organiza.
ton whose purpose will be to see
that .'joy riders who steal and in
jure machines are sought out and
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. It Would not be bad idea fol-
Webster City and Hamilton county
automobile owners to do likewise.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

Republicans and democrats alike
concede that Ed T. Meredith is a
man of ability and fitted for cabi-
net position" says the Perry Chief.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

The Anthem Herald calls attention
to the fact that all but four farm
ers on. Of 200 who attended one of
the farm management lectures at the
recent Ames short course confessed
that they had never taken an inven-
tory of their business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-03-07

"The only trouble with Gov. Clarke
is this" says the Eagle Grove Eagle,
whichever way he gets, started,
right or wrong, he keeps going"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
Fish and Game.

The Maine Fish and Game Commits
sion gave a hearing Wednesday at
Cape Elizabeth in regard to proposed
rules and regulations for hunting on
Richmond's island and the following
have been promulgated:
Section l. 1t shall be unlawful for
any person at any time to hunt, pur-
sue, shoot at or kill any wild animal
or any game or other wild bird on
Richmonds Island. so called, in the
town of Cape Eliza beth, county Of
Cumberland for a period Of four years
from September 18th, A. D. 1915.
Section .. During the same period
it shall also be unlawful for any per-
son to have in possession any bird or
animal taken in violation of the pro-
visions Of these regulations.
Section 3. The provisions Of these
regulations shall MOI prohibit any per-
son residing within the limits of the
above described territory from shoot
ing or destroying any wild bird or wild
animal when found destroying his
property; and provided, further, that
the provisions of these regulations shall
not be construed to prohibit the trap
ping of wild animals within this ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

mits that in today's feature she out
does all Of her past work, and earnest
ly requests that all of her friends see
her at her best.
In the Pathe News there are sever
al interesting views of both Mr..
Hughes and Pres. Wilson. There are
also many scenes Of our boys in Mex
leo.
Mack Swain is perhaps one OF the
three most popular comedy artists on
the screen today. He appears in his lat
est keystone entitled "Madcap Am
brose." 1t is a sure winner and will
do your laughing apparatus good to
see this farce. Several other single
reels make up al excellent program.
In addition to the regular program
the election returns will be announced
from the stage between reels. Tonight
is the night at the Colonial. BY the
way, Theda Bara is coming this Fri
day and Saturday in Gold and the
Woman. "-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

MI. and Mrs. A. P. Goodhue Of Bel
fast are visiting at the home of G. ".
Manter.
A good many from Sidney attended
the Advent Campmeeting at Lakeside
Sunday.
Miss Beatrice Bangs will go to
Madison Monday, Sept. II, to attend
the fall term at the Madison High
school. She will board with her aunt,
Mrs. Herbert Morse.
There will be great Republican
rally on the spacious grounds in front
of Town hall at Center Sidney Satur-
day. Sept. at $50 r. NJ. Good music
and fine speaking will be in order
Every one cordially invited to be
present.
Owing to the Central Maine Fair
there was no meeting of Sidney
Grange, p. of H., Thursday evening.
c. L. Swift and family and Mrs. c.
IS. Taylor went by auto to Hinckley
Sunday to visit Mrs. Taylor's mother,
Mrs. Clara Swift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
WOOLWICH

Rev John McAuliffe Of westport
filled the Methodist pulpit Sunday
Clarence f. Burgess Of Providence, r.
l., was the Sunday guest Of Arthur H.
Carleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Powers (nes
Annie Garfield) of Sudbury. Mass, were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur
Carleton for several days. They are on
their wedding trip through Maine.
Mrs. Alma Trott and daughter have
returned from a visit in Boston.
Edward Carleton has hired the Lizzie
Thing house and will remain several
months before returning to his home
in Merrimac. Mass.
G. Mayberry Eastman, who has
passed the summer in town. returned to
Lynn, Mass, this week.
Some Of the Boothby camp boys who
live in Georgia, have gone home
Mrs. John McKenny and sons were
callers on West Woolwich friends this
week.
S. F. strout was a business caller In
town this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

Among the other campaign activities
which have been carried on In this coun-
ty,, the Republican whirlwind auto tour
stands as the most prominent and effec-
tive, in four days time the speakers COW
cred nearly every town and city in the
county, red-hot speeches were made,
good big crowds listened with the closest
attention to the several speakers. and it
is felt that much was accomplished in
this short time. Some Of the speakers
we're Ray Fellows of Bangor. Harold
weeks OF Fairfield, Henry J. Allen OF
Kansas, Judge Benedict Maher Of this
city, Frank e. Southland and L. L. Hight
Of this city. and Harold I. Goss. also or
this city, to whose efforts much Of the
success Of the tour Is due. He attended
every meeting for the entire four day.
III. .neeches we're effective and interest
ING 70 all. ana his work during the tour
is appreciated greatly by all who were
concerned in It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
Today and Tuesday, Blanche Sweet in
"Publie Opinion" Billie Burke in
"GIoria's Romance" Para m u n I
News Picture and Others

This picture has a purpose and an
idea behind It's story 1t deals with
the force and power of public opinion
to override justice and wreck the lives
of the innocent: 1t is directed against
gossip and yellow journalism, and
shows how these are often brought to
stir up public hatred where the law
has acquitted.
The story was written by Margaret
Turnhull, and forms an excellent We
hicle for Blanche Sweet and a strong
supporting company. which includes
Ernest JOY, Tom Forman, Elliott DeX-
ter, Edythe Chapman, Earle Foxe, and
Raymond Hatton.
Hazel Gray, a young nurse, is turned
out of her boarding house because Of
the rumors Of an affair she had in an
other town with a married man. AL
though no blame is attached to her,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
ritory in accordance with the genera
laws Of the State. s.
The Rise and Fall of
Hurricane Isle, Maine

The following paragraph in the
Rockland Opinion sometime last winter
was saved among other odd items and
now serves as an introduction to the
story OF a once fiourishing Maine
town, which has now practically dis
appeared:
Capt. E. w Freeman of the wrecker
Evelyn n. Thaw has removed the
goods remaining at the store on Hurri-
cane isle to the Long Cove store.
There are now but two families living
on this once f1ourishing and lively
island, rather sad commentary on the
fate Of towns whose prosperity is based
on one line of industry. But although
Hurricane seems to have blown itself
out, we trust that wildcat" is still
capable of getting its claws into a
good job and hanging on
Nothing further was heard from
Hurricane Isle until the Opinion said:
The rumor that Hurricane Isle
has large granite contract is unfor-
tunately without foundation. The only
York court house. A prominent gran
lite man is inclined to the belief that
Hardwick, Vt, will get that plum
You know, Of course, that Hurricane
Isle lies about II miles east of Rock
land and was once part Of Vinal-
haven 1t was incorporated as a town
on Feb. :, 1873. then having a popula-
ton of about 600. with 207 polls and a
valuation Of s46,941. The 1910 census
gave it 256 population, SO polls and
So, 075
The last townmeeting was held in
March, 1915, according to the reports
made to the Maine Board of State As
SCISSORS. Letters from that department
to the Hurricane Isle authorities
bring only response from last years
town clerk J. H. Landers, who says no
meeting was held in March. 1916, be-
cause the town had but three resident
voters, the other three or four male
residents being nonresident. The
county officials had not appointed any
assessors and while he was perfectly
willing to give any information he
could. he did not think 1t had any legal
weight.
L lie dSSSSSolS lcI l'lo Nelt W. -.
Landers, j. H. Shields and G. A. Nell
son. Their report for that year gave 81
polls, with one not taxed; valuation
s53,025; one horse, 500; stock in store,
$1,000; musical instruments, s525;
wharf property, $4,000; property ex-
empted from taxation by town; value
Of town property. not including schools,
$500; voted for schools $3.50; for high
ways, s25; rate of taxation, 5000 on
the $1,000.
The vote reported at the September
last election was as follows: Republi-
can 10: Democratic 4; Progressive /.
The Maine Register 1915-1916 issue,
gives a brief list of officials and bust
ness men. but it seems that practically
all these have left the once flourishing
island and that coveted granite con-
tracts that might restore prosperity to
1t and its people are going elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

the weight of the gossip is too strong.
She has met and fallen in love with
Phillip Carson, whose mother Is a
wealthy charity-worke Mrs. Carson
falls seriously i'll, and Phillip gets Ha-
eel to act as nurse. In DR.. Carson she
recognizes the man with whom she
had the affair" but he forces her to
secrecy on the threat of running her
reputation.
Also Billie Burke in the current chap
ter of "Gloria's Romance" The acting
in this production is exceptional
throughout. 1t is picture that grows
more wonderful each week The IA
nous Paramount Newspictures, and
others. Wednesday and Thursday,
Fannie Ward.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

In THE Little School Ma am" feat
uring Dorothy Gish you will find one
of the prettiest stories ever filmed The
Triangle kiddies,'' headed by George
Stone play an important part in this
latest photo-play success, and more
pleasing spectacle has never been
seen. Dorothy Gish will be remem-
bered in Betty of Greystone," Susan
Rocks the Boat" and many other
headline attractions. She frankly adj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
VASSALBORO

Arriving home Aug from a SIX
| weeks vacation Miss Katherine r. Bal
lard was happily surprised to find In
stalled in the parlors new piano. Miss
Ballard also received gold watch
| chain camera and numerous other pres
! ents. Miss Ballard entertained during
the day friends from Randolph and Au-
gusta, Maiden. Mass, beside friends
from Vassalboro. After partaking Of q
chicken dinner with fixings, birthday
cake was presented with Is candles
which caused little fun as Miss Bal
lard by extingushing the lights ascer-
tanned the years of single blessedness
Ice cream was also served. The day
was spent in a social way with music
and strolling over the lawn.
Miss Edith Ballard Of Providence r.
T.. is visiting her sister. Mrs. A. G,
Coombs
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ballard Of Lynn,
Mass, is visiting his brother Ed. c. Bal
lard
Mrs. Helen Austin of Massachusetts
is visiting at the home Of her niece.
Mrs Alice Waldron.
EAST-Mrs. Guy Haynes enter
tanned the Larkin Club at her camp
Saturday Ten members and one
guest, Mrs. Edith Perley Wood of
Wakefield, KY, We're present. The
morning was spent doing fancy work,
At noon fish chowder. cake and ice
cream were served on the veranda,
and the afternoon was spent on the
shore, where the ladies were shown a
real bow bed and cooking place such
as are used up in the Big Woods.
Louis Masse and family arrived
home Monday from their auto trip to
Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gore and Mr. and
Mrs. Jackson Of Searsmont were Sun
day guests at H. o. Lampson's.
Miss Helen Clark of Madison Is
visiting Mrs. Ida Clark.
The town schools open next Monday.
Sept II.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. e. Goddard Of Bos-
ton spent Labor Day with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mofit have gone
to Oak Grove Seminary where they
have employment.
Frank Mclaughlin expects to move
his family to Fairfield this week.
NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Noble
and son Ralph Of Pittsheld were week
end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Linn.
The first regular meeting Of Kenne-
bee chapter, o. e. g.. was held Friday
evening.
Miss Ina Averill Is entertaining
party Of friends at China Lake, among
whom is Mrs. Hunt Of North Berwick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

plea sure trip Tuesday evening motorins
about town.
Visitors Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs.
n. b. Marden included Mr.. and Mrs.
Luke Ames of Rrockton, Mass, and Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac Ames of Fairfield
Among the visitors and callers recent
ly entertained at Maple Hill farm are
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Washburn and
daughter of China. Mr. and Mrs. An
son Perley, Mrs. Clara Perley. Mr. AMI
Mrs. Will Randall and Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Lander.
D. B. Marden attended Wednesday eve
ming the Republican rally in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

A farewell party was held at the
Baptist vestry Friday evening in honor
of Rev. and Mrs. E. NJ. Miller, who
leave this week for Chicago. Deli
ciouS refreshments were served and
the evening was passed in social inter
course.
Oak Grove Seminary opened We'd
nesday of this week for the year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gary's Child.
The funeral services of the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Gary
were held Monday afternoon from the
home of Mrs. Campbell, Rev. J. o.
Rutter officiating.
Miss Gertrude Mabry Of Brookline,
Mass. is visiting at the home of her
parents.
The schools Of the town open Mon
day, Sept. IL.
The new electric lights which have
been installed in the wooden mill are
proving very satisfactory.
POPE AVENUE-Mrs. DR. Kingsbury
! who has been visiting at Hillcrest, re-
turned Thursday to her home in George
| town. She was accompanied by her
niece, Miss Maud Webher. who will
| make a brief visit with her and other
relatives in Bath.
Miss Marion Pope was over night
guest Wednesday of Mrs. G. F.. Weber
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pope We're
among party Of pleasure seekers who
on Monday took motor boat trim
around China lake
Miss Arvilla Campbell and Miss Ma
bel Blair We're visitors Thursday of
Mrs. George Higgins.
E. w. Pope Of Hallowell was a BUSH
ness visitor in town Wednesday and
Thursday making a brief call Thurs
day at the home OF George Higgins.
Mrs. Bradstreet who has been a puest
for several DAYS Of Mrs. George Web
Der. returned Wednesday to her home
in Palermo.
Garfield Ingraham and party which
included Mrs. Millicent Weber. took a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. wilfred Hal,
formerly OF this city. who now reside in
Richmond. Va. where Mr.. Hall is en-
plcyed in the commercial department of
Smithdeal Business college, will be in
terested to hear that they are the proud
parents of six and one-half pound
daughter. born at their home Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

Horace Parlin. who was at one time en-
ployed as manager of the Colonial bowl
Ing alleys, returned to this city last week
for short visit to friends here. Mr.
Parln at present makes his home in
Massachusetts. where he Is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

Or. Leander J. Croker and son. Dr. T..
j. Crooker. Jr. who for the past nine
months have been residing at Hallowell
have returned to the city and will make
their home at Is Davenport street until
their new home is ready for occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

The tug Segun was up the river
Sunday morning and on her return
took In tow the OLD Co, Lehigh harge
Panther Creek, which had finished
clschalsing cargo of coal foe the
stone & Cooper Coal Co. which vas
bound back to Philadelphia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11
DIED
CUMBERLAND

CUMBERLAND
Portland-Sept. s. E. Scott Kilhorr,
aged 10 years: Sept. Z. Homer c. Dow
aged months: Catherine Doran: Sept. s..
North Yarmouth-Sept. Z Frank H.
Marston. aged SO years
KNOX.
Rockland-Sept. s. Charles s. SWEET
formerly Of Portland.
PENOBSCOT
Bangor-Sept. 4, Catherine McDonough
aged % years; Sept. 7, Robert NJ. ellis
aged 10 years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-11

A party of male PATIENTS from the
Augusta State hospital, who had been
enjoying their annual outing at the
recreation hospital on Chase's Island,
returned SUNDAY evening to the Au-
gusta institution.