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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
MRS. MCCUL|!.L|OCH'S
SUFFRAGE ADDRESS
Held Interested Audience in Spite Of
the Cold and Wet Weather of
Last Evening.

In spite of the cold and wet
weather at the time, quite a crowd
turned out to listengto the suffrage
address by Mrs. Catherine Waugh
McCulloch Of Chicago at The Will
son corner last evening. Prof. D. M.
Kelly, in his usual pleasing and sat
isfying manner, introduced the
speaker, who talked from an auto
mobile. ss.ss5
Mrs. McCulloch lisa woman of SUI
rerior ability and in spite Of the fact
that the weather was very disagree
able, succeeded In interesting her
audience, which isasaying much. She
is good speaker and gave ample
reasons why the ballot should be
given to women. She recited a num-
Der of instances in. which the vote
had helped the women of Chicago.
For years the mothers of Chicago
tried to get additional police protec-
ton at bathing resorts upon the
beach and at the promiscuous dan
ces. The women had waited upon
Mayor Harrison<t time and again, ask
ing for this protection for the boys
and girls, but the mayor had turned
them down. However, as soon as
the women of Illinois secured the
ballot, the mayor, without being
asked, advocated Il policewomen for
those places That came before the
women ever voted. It was in defer
ence to them because they were go
ing to vote the next year. She also
referred to the garbage situation in
Chicago. The matter of taking care
of the city's waste had been neglect
ed and the women had tried to get
the city government interested In
better methods, but without avail.
They had been met with the state
ment that lack of funds prevented
it. However, as soon as the women
got the ballot, there was great i'm
provement in this matter. These are
only incidents along the way and
the speaker told of many others.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

in both hurdles; By
lers, of East Des Moines, in the 40:
Hampton, of Ottumwa, in the $50,
and Greenwood, of Webster City, in
the discuss. 1t must be admitted
that with the possible exception of
Byers, these men look capable of re-
peating. The single representative
Of the second place men back is Jes-
sup, of Narshalltown. Vogt, Of Mar
shalltown, in the mile; Kelley, of
Newton, in the 440; Harp, of New
ton, in the half mile; Rausch, of
Waterloo, in the 22O, and McKowen,
of West Des Moines, in the shot put.
are the third place men. Rausch.
McKowen and Kelly seem to have
improved in the year.
None of the winners in the pole
vault, the high and the broad jump
will be back in competition this
year. East Des Moines has about the
same mile relay team while the Le-
Mars team is a matter of the past.
The facts are that the relays this
year look like a Des Moines institu-
ton with Fort Dodge and Mason City
as the possible contenders. Taken
all in all, counting the veterans and
large number of youngsters who
have taken part, it looks as if the
1915 Iowa state high school track
and field meet will be the best in the
series, and it must be remembered
there have been some good battles
in the past, notably the meet year
a go when the winning team had but
nineteen points and nineteen differ
ent teams were represented in the
point column.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
{. POW|S, NATIVE Of
WALES, DIES HERE
Was Soldier in Boer War-Came tt
This Country the First Time
IS Years Ago.

Edward Fowls, who has lived in
Webster, City for the past nine years,
passed away at Mercy hospital at
about $3.50 this morning following
two months illness with leakage of
the heart. When Mr.. Fowls first
came to this city he acted as clerk
at the St. James hotel. Later, he
went to work on the old Helmiek
farm and when he returned to town
he secured employment in the Mon
roe, Bahrenfuss, the Star and other
restaurants. The deceased was Six
ty-five years old the} 14th of last
February and was practically alone
in the world. Three brothers and
two sisters live in Wales, the de-
ceased's native country. A cousin
lives in South Bend, Indiana.
Mr.. Powis was a soldier in the
Boer war and had travelled through
India, Africa and Australia. He was
we'll read and very interesting in
conversation. He made friends with
the men for whom he worked and
these will prove their friendship by
giving him a good burial, bearing all
the expenses thereof. ."..
Short funeral services will be held
in the Miller Undertaking parlor to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock and
interment will be made in Graceland
cemetery. "4.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
CAN COMPANIES COM
Pete WITH STATE?

Columbus, o., May 16.-The SUI
preme court of Ohio today will hear
arguments in the suit brought by At
Itorney General Edward c. Turner
and the state federation of labor at
lacking the right Of liability insur-
ance companies to write workmen' 5
compensation in competition with
the state. Eighteen Ohio companies
are defendants. The suit is a test of
State Insurance Commissioner Frank
Taggart's recent ruling permitting
the liability companies to write en-
ployers' liability insurance.
Former. Attorney General Timothy
S. Hogan and George b. Okey. REPRE-
senting the state federation of labor,
will aid Turner in arguments of the
court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
THE COMMERCIAL
LEAGUE BANQUET
T..
Eighty-seven Business and Profes-
sional Men and Others Partake
of Repast.

Eighty-seven business and profess
sional men. and others were present
this noon at 1890 at the CONNER
cial League luncheon which was
served by the Universalist ladies at
the Royal Cafe location. A fine re-
past was served, after which c. H.
Richeson addressed those present
upon "The Cooperation of Merch-
ants with the Commercial League"
Mr.. Richeson enlarged upon the
great need of the business world Of
Webster City to support the measure
recently adopted by the league
whereby the league will furnish
building lots for the Brown Skate
factory. The purchase of lots means
the expenditure of money by the
league and it cannot be spent until
it is collected from the merchants
and business men. -
The possibilities of Webster City
having a county fair of three days
duration, inclusive of Watermelon
Day, was also enlarged upon by the
speaker, who favors free admission
plan, the revenues to come from con-
cessions.' Displays Of grains, fruits
and vegetables by farmers and prizes
for the same, were advocated and
the substitution of baseball games
for the old fashioned horse races,
without which no county fair was
considered complete is heartily adj
vocated by those who are anxious
for a county fair this fall.
The great lack Of cooperation of
the business men of Webster City
with the Commercial League was Sc
verely criticised by Mr.. Richeson,
who, upon closing his address, re-
ceived prolonged applause from the
diners. Ia
The next business mems luncheon
of the league will be given early in
June.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
Death of Brother.

c. B. Andrews, brother of Dr.
Syrena Andrews-Perry, an old time
resident of Hubbard, we'll known by
many in this city, recently passed
away at his home in Oklahoma City
Okla, after a long illness which baf-
fled several physicians. DR.. Perry
left this city Saturday for Hubbard
to be present at the funeral services
for her brother whose remains were
expected to arrive in Hubbard from
Oklahoma City on Sunday. -r,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
Two Good Farms Near. Minneota
Minnesota,

$50 acres, well improved, and
good land, a splendid farm for q
man with plenty of help, price sos
per acre, If taken soon. Improved
$50 acres, very good land, a farm
that You can't help but make good
on. The price is $11G per acre. We
will deal either of these farms for a
smaller farm, and will give any rea-
sonable terms. Don't care for any
money A. F. Schrader. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
Rainfall and Temperature.

After about week of dry winds,
conducive to good season for corn
planting, Saturday and Sunday
brought rainfall of 2.39 inches and
an additional 90 of moisture last
night, making almost % inches with
in three days. The temperature last
night dropped to 81 degrees which
was the close shave of five degrees
between safety and frost for the
small fruits.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
The Census.

President w. L. r. Perry Of the
Commercial Lea que is proud
ly exhibiting a telegram received by
him today from his wife, who has
been for the past few days at the
home Of her parents at Albert Lea
MINI. The telegram reads Born
fine boy. Mother and son doing
fine" President Perry is as a con-
sequence setting up the, cigars.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
In Dangerous Condition.

Mrs. Warren w. Bair was called
to Des Moines yesterday by the crit
zeal condition of her brother, Lloyd
Erwin, who underwent an operation
few days ago. The physicians
found strangulation of the bowels
and it was necessary to remove four
inches of the bowel His father, S.
w. Erwin, who makes his home with
the Bair family, went to his sons
bedside Immediately following the
operation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
WEBSTER CITY TO
BERECKONED With
Dopesters Cannot Pick the Winners
in the Coming State High School
=. Athletic Contest on
May 9th.
TO BE HELD IN DRAKE STADIUM
Work Of Individuals May Upset CAL
culations-Track Event May
Be Record Breaker. =
TO BE HELD IN DRAKE STADIUM

Des Moines, May 16.-Even the
dopesters refuse to predict the out
come of the 1916 Iowa State high
school meet to be contested on the
Drake Stadium, May 27. Up to Sat-
day none of the teams of the state
had made a showing which entitled
them to consideration. Last Saturday
the conditions were such the real
strength or weakness cannot be de-
termined. Next Saturday, with the
colleges of the state interested in the
state college meet, few high school
meets will be held, which means that
the high school meet will be ses-
sion for the dark horse, that the un-
knowns will be far more prominent
than the knowns and that some team
with one or two good men will walk
away with the laurels above a we'll
balanced team. ..-s s#s .'
At the beginning Of the track sea-
son, Fort Dodge and Davenport were
thought to be the formidable squads.
Marshalltown was conceded a look in
| if young Packer was right. Then
Webster City broke into the lime
light in the Drake relays and in the
Simpson meet, both contested under
good conditions. Cedar Rapids tied
the Marshalltown team in the only
appearance of the year under good
conditions. If any Des Moines team
has a chance it did not develop in
the city meet, although West High
will be stronger than a year ago
when it's athletes gathered but four
points. However, none of it's ath-
letes look capable of winning firsts
in a meet of the class of the state
struggle. However. West High is a
possibility because it has hundreds
of men working, many of them pos
sessed of good track ability if prop
|erly coached. Webster City and West
High strengthened their claims in
the mud Saturday, but the conditions
were such that the performance of
the day does not give line on true
ability.
Apparently the best indication Of
the strength of the teams competing
in the state meet will be from the
meet at Fort Dodge Saturday. Most
Of the good teams will be at that
meet and if the rain gives the ath-
letes chance fair line may be
found of Judging their possible place
in the state classic. 1t is apparent
however. that outside of teams the
state meet will have to figure upon
individual athletes. Several of the
towns of the state have one man
who can come in and take honors
from the representatives of the
teams. 1t is probable these men will
decide the winning or the losing of
the meet.
While the meets this year have
given little indication of the ability
of the high school men, there are
several who stand out because of
their work a year ago. Six of the
winners of first place still are in
competition this year. One winner
OF second place will be back for high
er or lower honors. Five winners of
third place have been going good in
the meets of the spring. The Win
ners of first are Rausch, of West
Waterloo, in the century; Packer of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

Revival meetings will be begun in
the Saratoga Christian church next
Monday, May .22, conducted by Rev.
C. S. Kleckner of Stanhope, assisted
by Miss Lucille May Park OF Des
Moines as singing evangelist. The
Booster society will hold pie sale
In this church next Friday evening
and every lady is asked to bring a
ME.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
The Census.

A baby daughter was born Sat
|urday morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Hicks, who live on the Frank Rine-
hardt farm, Ii miles east of town.
An s pound son was born Monday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Bentley, residing nine miles south
east of town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
Rest Room Report.

The report of the Webster City
rest room for the month ending May
13, 1916, has been prepared by Mrs.
]. C. Robson and is as follows:
Number from other towns. ESQ
Number from the country !. $50
Number of children ...... rs
Number from this city. $3.50. 244
Whole number 74s
Whole total since opening the
room ...... 1894
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

Miss Maude Boyd, bookkeeper in
the P. Schooner coal office, was taken
seriously i'll Thursday evening with
something which resembled ptomaine
poisoning. Some article of food had
been eaten which seemed to poison
the system and she has been very i'll
since, although better today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

All children who are to take part
in the children's day exercises at
the United Brethren church, are re-
quested to meet at the church to-
morrow afternoon after school.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

'Mastodon," the fine jack owned
by G. A. Sonerholm of Kamrar, will
be kept for service at his place two
miles west and a half mile south OF
Kamrar, during the present season.
Price SIS. 5-5t2f2*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

Prof. G.. B. Mountford, the expert
piano tuner, will be in the city soon
to look after work in his line-piano
tuning, repairing, etc. Those desir-
ing his services, will please leave or
ders at Teed's. 16d4f1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

The Cass Center ladies aid society
will hold an all day meeting Thurs
day at the home of Mrs. Fred Hupp,
eight miles north of town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
Millinery Nav Sale.

A very pretty assortment Of trim
med hats to be sold at a liberal dis
count. Amanda Johnson, 40 Des
Moines street, 3d3t2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
Five Good Iowa Farms.

We want to dispose of five good
Iowa farms, ranging from 100 to
$50 acres. The farms are good ones,
smaller farm. We make the price
and the terms. Don't care for much,
if any money. A. +. Schrader. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16
Queen of the Exposition.

The standing of the candidates uI
to a. m. today follows:
Miss Viola Best 1875
Miss Jennie Breitenkamp ........S1C
Miss Velva Mertz .........a. 500
Miss Helen Perry ESQ
Miss Maud Boyd go, 1921
Miss Georgia Andelfnger $500. .61S
The exposition will open this ey-
ening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

Little Miss Ruth Johnson, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Rhoda Johnson, is on the
sick list with severe case of throat
trouble. s.-@.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

Get a flag at the Hamilton Count,
State Bank. Diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1916-05-16

neutrality-suspicious. farm hand.
Good wages to the right man. F.
A. Young. Telephone 1919. swift
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
Daddy's Bedtime
y. How a Giant
AOOKV= Got Out
Of a We'll.
Adapted from Grimm's Fairy Tales.l

adapted from Grimn Fairy Taks]
= YHEN twilight began to fall daddy started the ch1drens bedtime
story: "Once a young giant Thumbing, made a farmer 30 much
trouble that he vas sent down a well to clean it. Then the farmer
rolled milstones down the well, hoping to kill him. Splash! the big
stoness struck bottom. The waters pattefed up to the top If the well. The
farmer thought the giant must surely be killed, his head crushed top pieces But
he only called up: Drive away the chickens from the well! They are scratch
ing around in the sand I'M throw it into my eyes so l can see!
When he had cleaned out the well he sprang out, saying, Look what a
fine neckte 1 have! And he pointed % ne OF the minstones that had fallen
overh his head and hung about his neck.
1.-THE farmer a overcome with fear He begged ThumbHng to give him
two weeks more before the young giant should take hisp pay for farm work,
friends got together and a, last decided this: That the young giant should be
sEt to grind corr all night at a haunted mllf from which n man vas ever
known to com nut alive in the morning.
$50 that evening they ordered Thumbhng % carrye eight bushels If cont to
the mill and grind it overnight.
"ThumbHng vent % the big loft where the cor was stored. He put two
bushels in hsr right pocket, two in his left and four in a sack his shout
dHs. And off he trudged to the haunted MILL
1.-THE miller told him he might grind there by daytime, but ct by night
He explained to Thumbing that the mill a bewitched, that whoever went In
by night had always been found dead IN the morning.
"Never mind, miller Thumbhng said. I shall come out safely.
$50 Thumbnng went into the mill, put thu corn into the hopper and about
II o'clock sat down O. a bench in the mnlers room. After a little while the
door opened all of itself and in came a age table. On the table stood wine
and meat and many good things to eat besides. All seemed placed there of
up to the table though no servants OF guests came But all at once humbHng
saw fingers handling the knives and forks and putting food on the plates
Still nobody ws to be seem"
"Oh, daddy please don't stop!" cried Jack and Evelyn I'VE want Thumb
ling to eat a good dinner!' And daddy kissed them good night
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
JOINT LUTHERAN SERVICES

A Reformation program will be CIV
en- under the auspices of the Lutheran
churches of the city on Sunday eve
ming at 1880 o'clock. Short addresses
will be given in the Swedish, English
and Norwegian languages. Special
music for the occasion. You are
cordially invited. The program will
be given in the Zion Lutheran church,
corner Second and Van Buren, streets.
GEO. A. JOHNSON,
M. A. HALL.
c.. NJ. GRIMSRUD.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
WHAT DID THEY GET?
Mysterious Advance Guard of w. s. C.
Pays Moscow a Visit

A bunch of Washington State col
lege fellows came over last night with
blood in their eyes. They were after
n bell clapper p%urloined, swiped or
taken" from the college bell at Pull
mar by some one or ones evidently
connected with the University of Ida
ho-located at Moscow.
There was in fact all kinds of evil
dence pointing to the Idaho universe
ty as the source Of the %purloining,
swiping or taking" One of the hard
est to get around was the fact that
across the beautiful bell was Idaho's
ancient inscription, Idaho fights"
wrought in Idaho's favorite colors,
yellow and white.
But nothing was accomplished by
the advance guard. They fingered
around taking in the city and viewing
all the noted landmarks and no one
molested them. If they pulled off any
stunt it hasn't been found out yet.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
DANCING CLASS TO ORGANIZE

Tonight at the Elks' temple the
class in dancing, organized for the
Elks and their families, will meet for
the first session. The class will be
under the personal direction of R.
d. Calvert of the Metronome Academy
of Lewiston, and the course will en-
brace the latest standard ballroom
steps. All members are requested to
istration for the class may be. made
before the session which will begin
at $50 sharp. Assembly dancing
will follow the class work. R32
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
BUILD FINE STONE BUNGALOW

A. fine new rock yeneered modern
bungalow has Just been completed on
the Joseph Crowley place, 81 miles
east of Moscow by E. H. Davidson. The
house has five rooms on the ground
floor and two rooms upstairs, and is
to have hot and cold running water
and electric lights. Mr.. Crowley's
has already moved into the
house.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03

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NEW STEAMER SAILS

SEATTLE, Nov. 3.-The steamer
President, a new vessel belonging to
the Pacific Steamship company, sailed
for San Francisco this afternoon. 1t
will touch at Victoria. This is the
vessels first sailing SINCE the merger
Of the Pacific Steamship company and
the Pacific-Alaska Steamship company.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03

Have you tried that delicious home
made cake for sale by the Sanitary
Market. Two sizes, zoe and soc. 25
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
COMMERCE RAIDERS ACTIVE

BERLIN, Nov. German destroy
ers raided commerce between the
Thames and Holland, and captured
two suspicious steamers. Four Brit
ish cruisers shelled the German raid
ers without effect.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
German Lutheran Service

Next Sunday, November 9TH, at 2
p. NJ. the Rev. H. Dagefoerde of Fair
field, Wash, will conduct divine serv-
ice at the First Norwegian Lutheran
church, corner Sixth and Jefferson
streets. All are kindly invited to at
tend. Give us a big attendance.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03
CAMPAIGN FUND GROWS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The demo-
cratic national committees supple
mental report showed additional con-
tribution of $500, 900, making a total
of one million, three hundred and ten
thousand dollars.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-11-03

People want not on1y a paper
they want a news paper. The news is
in the Star-Mirror.