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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
IAN APPEAL / } FOR THE
RELIEF OF SERB|ANS
The Freeman Tribune Receives the
Following Self Explanatory
Letter.

New York. Jan. 14.-Ed. Free
man Tribune, Webster City, Iowa. y
1T is confidently believed that relief
work for the Serbian refugees IN
Montenegro, Albania and Northern
Greece will be inaugurated in the
very near future. Authentic reports
coming from Europe put stress upon
| the desparteness of these refugees
condition. but the difficulties sur.
rounding transportation Of supplies
iup to the present time have kept this
work from being started.
However, it is expected that ar
rangenents will be completed within
the next few days whereby supplies
sorely needed by the serbians will
be placed at their disposal. This will
be accomplished through the coop.
Grafton OF the American Relief
Clearing House in Paris and the
French government.
AS is well known, the Serbian ma
ton now needs relief under two
headings: First, those civilians in
the interior of Serbia. Second, the
refugees in the places above named.
H. c. Hoover of the Belgian Com
mission and the Rockefeller Founda-
ton are at work now on plans for
the Serbs in the interior. 1t is to
the refugees outside that the Clear
ing House is directing its attention.
Dangers that threaten navigation
in the Adriatic have practically clos
ed that sea to transportation. The
problem which the Clearing House
has been called upon. to solve was
that of getting supplies either from
Italy .or France to these destitute
refugees. It is believed this has
been accomplished.
The present plan is to ship sup
plies purchased in France from a
French port. The French govern
ment has guaranteed proper and safe
naval escort for any relief ship
carrying supplies to the Serbian ref
ugees. This vessel would have as its
destination the Albanian port of San
Giovano de Medua. Here lighters
would be employed to land the sup
plies.
The National Allied Relief Com
lnittee appeals for funds with which
to purchase supplies for these unfort-
innate people. All contributions will
be donated in full to this purpose,
no deductions being made for admin
istration expenses. The money will
be turned over to the War Relief
Clearing House which will purchase
supplies as directed by the Clearing
House in France. Contributions
should be sent to the National Allied
Relief Committee, 200 Fifth Avenue,
New York City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
A Good Move.

Armstrong Journal: More than
900 farmers and business men from
all parts of Emmett county met in
Estherville Monday and formally or
ganized the Emmett County Farm I'M
provement association. John C. Ed
ridge has been employed to serve as
county farm agent and will begin
on his duties at once. The meeting
was an enthusiastic one and num-
Der of prominent leaders in the farm
and business life OF the county deliv-
cred addresses. A total of $50 men,
bers enrolled, each paying S. men,
bership fee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
, From Saturdays Daily.)

Mrs. J. H. Willie and baby
grandson returned yesterday to their
home in Williams following sever
al days visit with the formers sis
tiers, Mrs. S. A. Christensen and Mrs
X. P. Smock, and other relatives.
Miss Letha Tilghman, a high
school student, went to her home in
Williams yesterday to spend Sunday.
Mrs. L. S. Fairchild, who lives
five miles north of town, went to
harrisburg yesterday, called by the
illness of her little grandson.
MIR. and Mrs. William Oakland
and little son of harrisburg spent
yesterday, here with the formers
mother, Mrs. Enoch Oakland.
Mrs. Henry Hassebrook and
Mrs. Dick Hemmen of Kamrar spent
yesterday in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. C. Omstead and
little son were up from Ellsworth
yesterday and spent the day at the
j. n. Omstead home.
Miss Emma Miller, grade
teacher, went to her home in KAN
rar yesterday for week end visit.
Miss Dorothy Jones has return
ed from a several weeks visit with
friends in Iowa Falls.
Miss Pearl White, who has been
visiting the Harry S. Nye family, re-
turned today to her home near Dun
combe.
Mrs. Jack Troy of Hubbard
spent yesterday in this city.
Mrs. H. J. Burgess, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.
X. Fear and family for several weeks,
left this forenoon for her home in
Mrs. II. B. Hummel was called
to Duncombe today by the serious
illness of her aged aunt, Mrs. Dave
Depler, who is eighty-five years of
age and has contracted pneuponia.
The condition of the latter is very
serious, considering her advanced
years
&C. M. Kellogg and l.. ID. Ken
worthy left this noon for Storm Lake
and other points near there. Messrs.
Kellogg and Kenworthy are conduct
ing motion pictures in different
places, showing in one town night.
Mrs. A. J. Brueckner and little
son left today for Sioux City to spend
several weeks visiting the formers
sister. Mrs. H. A. Meis, and family.
A C. 1Ioot left this noon for
where he will join his
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
IncoI,r'rigible.

Waterloo Courier: The letter "e"
is the most incorrigible letter in the
alphabet. lis the end Of love. the
beginning of evil and lis in the mid
die Of hell, and, even worse, it is the
initial of editor. 1t must be said to
its credit, however. that it is not in
politics. Fan
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
Of INTEREST | !. TO
IOWA GUARDSMEN
Senator Cummins Introduces Bill In
Congress Favors Military
Schools.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Thef Ma
tional guard would be deprived OF
police duty by a bill for the building
up Of the guard which Senator Cum
Minis introduced today.
Senator Cummins' bill is based on
the, federal pay bill agreed on be-
tween representatives Of the guard
and the war department two years
ago, but important changes are pro-
vided. He would increase the peace
strength Of the guard to 100000 and
war strength to 100000. Enlist
ment would be three years without
re-enlistment except for noncommis-
stoned or commissioned officers.
Time for camp. mareuvers and rifle
practice would be trebled.
| In addition to relieving the guard
of police duties, special provisions
are made for securing competent Of
Ulcers.
It was learned today the measure
will have powerful support among
the national guard. Leading Iowa
guardsmen have reviewed the bill
and are for It.
at the same time Senator Cum
Minis introduced bill for the con-
version of six army posts into mill
tary schools for the training Of Of
ficers.
Senator Cummins said the esti-
mated cost OF. the guard at full peace
strength of 100000 would be $40,-
900, 900. He believes it could be
more equally modified and would
be better trained than the proposed
continental army.
AS to relieving the guard of police
duty he said this would not take ef-
feet until 1920 in order to allow the
states time to organize forces as
might be needed to handle riots. He
said seven years experience as gov
ernor convinced him IAN efficient
volunteer militia cannot be recruited
and maintained from the rank and
file OF the people If it is to be called
upon to take charge Of local disturb
ances,"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
Encamrment Installation.

AT the regular meeting Of the
Ridgley Encampment Of Odd Fellows
in Elmo hall Friday night the fol-
lowing onicers were Installed by in
stalling omcer. J. H. Lee: Warren
w. Bair, chief patriarch; Ed McFar-
lane. high priest: "A. H Horn. SEN
Tor warden: A: H. Greeley. junior
warden; w. W. Stow. scribe; N. H,
Bawden, treasurer. After the ses-
sion social time was enjoyed and
an oyster stew served to the good
sized crowd present.
Peter Ashpole and J. H. Welch OF
harrisburg and Joel Dalbey of Jew
ell were present At the installation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
Where the Money Goes.

Jefferson Bee: One bank in Sioux
City reported the opening Of $50 new
savings accounts last week-the first
week OF the abolition Of the saloon
from that city. The money repre-
scented by those $50 new accounts
formerly went to the saloon. and the
difference is not represented merely
in the fact that the banker got the
money in place Of the bartender, but
rather in the fact that the banker
will pay It back on demand, while
the bartender never would. Alto
gether, things must be rather rosy
in many homes. not only In Sioux
City. but in all other saloon towns,
for it is upon the home and the fam
lily circle that the blight Of the
liquor business has fallen with spec
ial force.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18

place north of the Catholic cemetery
just after turning the corner going
south at the west end of Walnut
street, yesterday shipped I fine Ches
ter White hogs to Cotton, California.
Mr. Mitchell has sold over s1,500
worth. of Chester White hogs since
the first of last September. having
shipped Chester Whites to seven diff
ferent states during the past month.
He is evidently getting quite a repu-
tation for raising good hogs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
Q Q o o 9 g -. Q o o Q 90 o
PERSONAL BRIEFS. !.
Q o 90 o go o 0 o o q
frn nH.nIaxx,. no;Jv, *
(From Mondays Daily


DR.. G. r. McCauliff left Satur.
day night for Chicago on a bushes:
trip and expects to be away unit
Thursday or Friday of this week.
IF. o. Satter and wife and fore
man George Hanson of the Herald
spent Sunday in Ellsworth. Mrs
Leslie Trinckle, linotype operator or
the Herald, spent Sunday with hel
folks in Des Moines.
Miss Ida CaQlelin Of Woolstoci
spent Sunday. at the George Brown
home.
Mrs. Jane Lewis of Lewiston
Mimi, arrived here Saturday for a
visit at the NJ. Sweazey home. Mr.
Is. went to Eagle Grove to meet her.
Mrs. Irving Lasher of Stonega
returned Saturday from a visit with
friends in Eagle Grove. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. spent Sunday here with Mr..
Lasher's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene LaSher.
Mrs, S. G.. Sarensen, who with
her little daughter, Ella Ruth, has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. r. Baber, of this city, re-
turned this morning to her home at
Netawaka, Kansas.
Miss Mary Craig, the nurse,
went to Highview today on a brief
business trip.
Miss Jennie Breitenkamp spent
Sunday with her brothers family in
Iowa Falls, returning to this city
this forenoon.
Elmer Betz, who recently ac-
copied position as clerk in Shipley
& Blacks dry goods store, is in Iowa
Falls today for the purpose of remov-
ing his family, who have been living
in that city for several months, to
this city.
Mrs. Fred M. Webb and daugh-
ter of Wichita, Kansas, who were
called to this city by the death Of
Mrs. Webb's mother, Mrs. A. A.
Cook, about two weeks ago, return
ed home Saturday.
Mrs. Orville Cook Of St. Paul,
who has been in the city, called by
the death of her mother-in-law, Mrs.
A. A. Cook, returned to her home to-
day.
Mrs. w. E. Brown went to Iowa
Falls yesterday for two days visit
with her mother.
Mrs. A. G. Halfway and two
sons, Gordon and Dallas, OF Newark,
5. D., are in the city visiting at the
Mrs. G. d. Halfway home on Water
street. The formers mother, Mrs. c.
9. Cooper of Harrisburg. spent the
lay with her daughter at the Hath
way home yesterday and was Joined
by Miss Mary Halfway, who is al
student at the Iowa State Teachers
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
Notice Of Public Sale.

The Board of Supervisors of Ham
ilton County, Iowa, will sell at pub
lie auction on January Goth, 1916,
at 1880 o'clock p. M, at the County
Farm, the building formerly used as
a County Home, also two hot air
furnaces which have been used two
seasons, also two bath tubs and
some household furniture
Terms of sale, cash or one years
time at & per cent with approved
sureties.
A. J. Peterson,
County Auditor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18

wife in few days visit with their
daughter and family. They expect
to return home together the latter
part of next week.
Miss Eva Hopley, one OF the
sixth grade teachers, was called to
her home in Thornton yesterday af-
teraoon by sisters illness and sub
sequent operation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
ENCOURAGE !! | 4 !! 1. BIRDS | !
TO COME 70 IOWA d
u1IIlI|..l i " lI RI Y. I ...5..
Small Audubon Societies Have Been
Formed in Different Place. in
4, Iowa.

In two or three. cities Of the state,
small Audubon societies have been
formed as branch organizations Of
! the state society. These clubs or So
cieties Of bird lovers have been form
ed by common consent, or. as mutual
\ interest clubs, for the purpose Of en-
couraging winter birds to come and
remain in Iowa.
In Webster City last winter and
4 this winter, as in other winters, bird
lovers have placed suet In the trees
near their homes for the birds to
pick at when snow and ice covered
3all sources Of bird foods. They have
placed feeding boards. Or shelters,
that grain might be scattered and
picked up by the birds even during q
snow storm. These efforts In all cases
/ we're rewarded by Nfocks Of nut-
matches, slate colored juncoes. blue.
4 jays, chickadees, etc.
At Charles City this winter, one
woman-a bird loverwho placed
food inducements for birds in the
yard Of her home, was rewarded by
seeing what perhaps no other wom-
an has ever seen in Iowa in the win.
ter--a flock Of Smiths Longspurs,
arctic birds never reported in this
state before. They rarely venture
down from thesnorthern part Of Cam
ada to the states and had the food
not been placed SO enticingly near
the home of the lady in question, she
might never have had the delight of
seeing the rara avis.
Pans Of warm water placed out
where the birds may drink is anoth-
er humane suggestion when ponds
and streams are frozen over. Any
small grain, bread crumbs, suet or
meat scraps, the two latter tied Sc
curely to a tree trunk or pole, will
draw all kinds of woodpeckers,
which are an absolute necessity II
we would conserve our trees and
keep noxious tree insects away.
Watch hairy or downy woodpecker
going up a tree trunk! He looks ev-
cry inch Of the gnarled bark over as
carefully as salesman inspects his
goods. Nothing in the insect line
escapes him and literally humid Ids
OF insects go to make up one fair
SIZED meal.
These are the days when the birds
need attention and a few moments
Of each day given to the food ques-
ton will repay. Nothing in bird life
is more alert than the chickadee,
which has variety Of at least three
distinct songs. One of these songs
often deceives the bird experts into
thinking they have heard pee
Vice." for the song Is distinctly
"pee-wee! pee-wee!" The most well
known OF their repertoire Is the song
of "Chick-a-dee! dee! dee!" Another
song they sing also. which is not
translatable, but it is worth hearing.
Invite the birds. and they will in
vite your souls.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
Out Again.

1, w. j. Zitterell is able to be out
today leaning upon a crutch after
several days spent at home nursing
a dislocated bone in his knee. The
injury was caused by fall upon the
ice some time ago in which the small
bone Of the leg was twisted out Of
place at the knee joint.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
ENTERTAINED I. / At
UNUSUAL SHOWER
Two Members Of Recreation Club
Surprised At ], ". Young
Home.

The members Of the Recreation
lclub met Friday afternoon for one
to'cl0ck luncheon at the home OF Mrs.
N. w. Young and late in the after
noon we're entirely surprised hos
tess and ably an unprecedented
shower which was given two Of the
guests Mrs. G. H. Clifton and Mrs.
Louis Frank. 3ss
Following the luncheon, the ladies
were seated in the living room with
their fancywork when suddenly
about one square yard of plastering
over the heads Of the two mentioned
ladies gave way and descended upon
them, bringing in its wake several
gallons more or less--of water
from a frozen and bursted water pipe
in the ceiling.
Fortunately neither Of the ladies
was seriously injured, although the
plastering came with such force as
to break hairpins in the hair Of one.
Nothing was injured-but their dig
nifty which for a few moments suf-
fered relapse, but was soon regain
ed when with borrowed garments
they dried their dripping locks over
the radiators. while the guests aban-
doned their fancywork to help take
up the water and debris which had
fallen.
After the worst was over, thef1a-
dies began to employ their sense Of
:humor and the afternoon will prob
ably be recorded as one of the most
successful in the history of the club
for much merriment, ensued." The
guests of honor laughed as heartily
as the others and while they would
doubtless not care to repeat the ex-
perience, will treasure; it in their
memories as long as they live.
Plumbers found that frozen wat
er pipe leading to the bathroom and
running between ceiling and upper
floor, was responsible for the deluge.
L
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18

College in Cedar Falls, in her over
Sunday visit. Mrs. Halfway and
sons will go today to the home of
her parents for an extended visit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18
More Grippe Victims.

More Grippe Victims.
Mason Isham, Miss Ruth futile
and Ruth and Gayle Hunter have en-
tered the CONSUMPTION lists of grippe
and are all confined to their homes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18

Sterling and gold links at Teed &
Teed's. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18

Ships Hogs to California.
Chas. Mitchell, who lives on tn
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18

Any kind Of clocki at Teed's. d-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-01-18

dJan17-22f1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-29
JUNIOR SECTION.

Coats, Dresses, Sweaters, Skirts,
Hats, all laid out for easy picking,
sold previously at all kinds of prices
up to $15.0O-$1.O 90 GRAB. We
don't like this word, but isn't it
mighty expressive!
Our Linen Stock was huge
lucky for us; fortunate for you.
$500 66x66 H. S. Cloth, on Satur-
day, $3.50.
$500 72x72 H. S. Cloth, on Satur-
day, 1895.
$500 72x72 Damask, $3.50.
$3.50 72x1OS Damask, $2.75.
Scarfs, Rounds, Squares, Card
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-29

$3.50 Cold Feet Bags at $1.5O.
Read that again.
CSC Cotton Blankets, CSC pair.
Worth that to save one shiver.
65c embroidered Pillow Cases,
45c pair.
S5c soiled Pillow Cases, 400.
$1.0O soiled Pillow Cases, 69C.
$1.25 soiled Pillow Cases, $50.
$l.OO Scalloped Sheets, 81x99, at
SOC.
Now read what we are going to
do to prices in the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-01-29
By ANN Isle.

There was once youth who was good
looking and clever and who possessed,
moreover. that wonderful gift called
charm"
Because of his charm and cleverness
men liked him; because of his good looks
his charm women liked him. He had
good time in life ana managed to do
some fairly good work. And every one
said. What a lucky chap Norman is.
He's SO charming that everybody likes
him and everything he wants comes half
way to meet him.
Suddenly Normans real cleverneas,
which had deep supersrructure OF keen
mentality. asserted itself. He stood off
and Viewed his attainment. He danced
well, and he drove a car with skill. A
great many big men spoke OF him and
introduced him to their daughters. And
the daughters were afraid to speak OF
him lest they betray JUST how well they
thought Of him. Norman knew all that
and was rather ashamed OF IT.
He was still more ashamed OF the fact
that he had not gotten further ahead in
the world.
The particular thing that woke him
to an unpleasant consciousness OF him
made to him. Say. Norman. suppose
you'll be director in Old Richleigh's
company soon-he likes you so much.
He may even condescend to introduce
you to daughter Mabel. who is considered
too good for most of the young men in
his employ"
Norman decided that he didn't want to
be a director in any company because
the president liked him. but he had
far rather direct his own company II
only he had the skill to do 1t. And as
for Mabel Richleigh. he didn't exactly
like being considered an employe who
wasn't quite good enough TO know that
Titan haired young woman.
So suddenly a good-looking. clever and
charming young man disappeared from
all his social haunts and very earnest
worker unlocked his desk at $3.50 every
morning, Norman was ION his own and
he found that business demanded energy
and brains rather than charm and clever
ness. At the end OF two years he was
not making a cent more than he had
been when he started to make It rather
than TO win 1t by his charm.
And all the people who had known him
in his former days exclaimed rather sor-
rowfully, Funny thingl Norman Black
looked SO promising a while ago. thought
he'd be a director in some OF the big
companies or marry one OF the rich girls.
And now he il only Just plugging along. %
Norman's shoulders got bit stopped
from crouching over his desk and eye
strain drove him to wearing glasses. His
conspicuous handsomeness waned to mere