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The Washington times., 1917-04-29

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The Washington times., 1917-04-29
May Sale of Undermuslins


fol summer
The Washington times., 1917-04-29

army bill as passed by the House fol-
low:
The President is authorized to raise
the regular army to its maximum
strength OF 2S7,000 men and to or
ganize, officer, and equip it. Similar
authority is given to increase the
national guard to its maximum
strength OF approximately 625,000
men.
Army and Guard Recruits.
Enlistments in the regular army
and national guard are to be under
existing laws, that is, voluntary en-
listments.
= The President is further authorized
to draft into the military service an
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
LABoRITES LOSE
They Opposed conserIPtIon In New
Zealand and Are Defeated.

WELLINGTON. New Zealand, April
29.-An the Laborites who opposed
conscrlption have been defeated in
the municipal elections in New Eea-
land
The Washington times., 1917-04-29
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
HELPING TO MOBILIZE
THE MIND OF AMERICA
Chautauqua Associations Will
Sow Seeds Of Patriotism
During the Summer.

While President Wilson and his asso.
ciates are bending every effort to the
mobilization Of the physical resources
of the nation for the prosecution of the
war, an army Of trained platformists
in 5000 Chautauqua tents and audito-
RUINS will do their bit in mobilizing the
mind of America.
Such is the declaration of the Chau-
tauqua Managers association, made up
Of managers in direct control of most
Of the Chautatlquas in America, who
have placed the services of their plat
forms unreservedly at the call of the
government
"An America Of one mind regarding
the war is invincible," says DR.. Paul
NJ. Pearson, secretary Of the Managers
association, "and there Is no more ef-
fective way Of reaching the people and
effecting solidarity of opinion than is
offered by Chautauquas Of America.
"In our audiences this summer will
be gathered more than 100000 repre-
sentative Americans, the warp and
wool of the body polite. What these
men and women think about the war
is all important. Their attitude to-
ward it will mean swift and terrible
or a weak and hating America. To
help them think right is the task Of
the Chautauqua. Every energy will be
devoted to sounding patriotic note.
"Chautauqua, which for forty years
has labored for greater democracy in
America, will in this international
crisis do its duty in supporting the ma
tional program to make democracy
safe in the world"
Among the representative men and
women who will assist in creating SEN
timent In support Of the president are
Mrs. LaSalle Corbell Pickett, widow
of General George e. Pickett; Hon.
Francis Nelson, ex=member Of British
parliament; DR.. Lincoln Writ, ex-Gov-
ernor A. G. Shallenberger, Governor
George A. Carlson, Colonel George w.
Balm, Colonel John A. Pattee and his
Old Soldier Fiddlers, Frank Dixon, ex-
President William II. Taft, DR.. Frank
w. Gunsaulus, Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw,
Hon. Elmer J. Burkett. Ex-Governor
NJ. r. Patterson, DR.. Russell II. Con-
well. Hon. r. p. Hobson, Governor
George w. Clarke, Governor Chester
H. Aldrich, Governor II. A. Buchtel
and host Of others.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
CHIEF PROVISIONS OF
THE CONSUMPTION BILL

The war army bills chief pro-
visions are:
Raising of forces by the selec-
tive draft system, imposed upon
all males between the ages OF
twenty-one and thirty years.
both inclusive, subject to regis
tration and certain exemptions
from service.
Increasing the regular army to
maximum war strength.
Drafting into the federal serv-
ice of national guard units.
Raising Of an initial force by
CONSUMPTION of 100000 men, with
addition Of 100000 if deemed
necessary.
Raising, if the president sees
fit, of four divisions of volun-
teer infantry. (1'he Roosevelt
amendment.)
Increasing the pay of all en-
listed men as follows: SIS addi-
tional monthly for those now re-
ceiving less than sol, compris-
ing the bulk of the army, grad.
uatcd downward to Sc additional
monthly for those receiving $45
or more.
Prohibiting sale Of liquor at or
near army training camps and
otherwise protecting morals of
the soldier.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
FLAG ON OUR AER0PLANEs.
Secretary Daniels Adopts Emblem Like
Ono Now In Use In France.

Ono Now In Use In France.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels has
issued general order prescribing the
Official insignia to lie shown henceforth
on ell airplanes, dir'giDles and bal
looms Of the United States navy. 1t Is
understood Secretary Of War Baker
soon will issue similar order pre-
scribing the same insignia for army air
craft.
The emblem, to be displayed on each
wing Of nm airrlane-on the upper sur
face of the upper wing and the lower
surface of the lower wing Of biplanes
and triplanes-consists of Eve point
cd white star inside blue circular
field, with red circle in the center Of
the star.
~ similar emblem was adopted q
month ago by the aviators OF the
American escadriile. serving as yolun-
teers with the French army, their en-
blem, however. being blue star In q
white field, with red circle around It.
The tails Of American airplanes are
to be painted in three broad vertical
bands, rcd. white and blue, reading
from aft forward.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
SPORTS TO HARDEN MEN
FOR WARFARE IN TRENCHES
Baseball Leagues, With "WorId's
Series" Will Be a Feature
of Camp Diversions.

A practical method Of national serv.
ice whereby famous football and base
ball players, physical instructors and
athletes generally can aid the govern
ment with their special skill and
knowledge has been provided through
the committee on training camp activi-
ties, recently appointed by Secretary
Baker, with Raymond B. FOSdick as
chairman.
After study Of Canadian and British
army training systems Mr.. Fosdick has
found that all athletic sports and even
chidren's games have distinct place
III military work and give the soldier
the iron muscles lie needs in the hand
to hard fighting of trench warfare.
Baseball will be the feature Of the
efforts Of the committee. Extensive
organization Of divisional leagues and
championship com petitions that prob
ably will include worlds series will
be encouraged by the committee and
supported by officers in command Of
the camps. Similar organization for
other sports will be perfected, but
American national armies are expected
to give their greatest allegiance to the
American national pastime.
Men of national reputation as ball
players or athletic trainers will be as
signed to each camp to instruct and
aid the soldier players.
Another feature Of the recreati0nal
programs will lie bayonet competitions.
There is a grim purpose back Of this.
The fields In France have seen the
greatest use ever made Of cold steel.
and it is vital that the American sol
diers he at least the equals In skill
and strength Of their German oppon-
ents when they meet. The committee
hopes to develop personal interest
among the men in proficiency In bayo-
net exercises through employing 1t as
q sport BETTING soldiers.
Singing also will be encouraged
among the troops. Already theatrical
concerns are volunteering their aid In
providing amusement for the men.
Motion picture films also will be en-
ploycd. The troops will be kept In
touch in this way with the work Of
other camps and with conditions among
American or other forces at the fight
ing front.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
THE FIRST 70 FIGHT
SWIFT LITTLE SHIPS.
Others to Follow as Soon as 1t
Is Deemed Wise toSend Them
From Our Own Shores
Across the Ocean

T>HE first to fight! The neat, trim,
( fit and fleet little destroyers, the
pride of their officers and crews,
are the first vessels Of the United
States navy to begin active operations
against the subsea pirates, now en-
deavoring to starve England and
France by torpedoing all food laden
vessels attempting to enter allied ports.
The fact that our war vessels, man.
ned by our own brothers and sons,
are securing the North sea for g
glimpse Of a German submarine, run
ming great risks Of being torpedoed
without warning, brings the war closer
to the American heart than anything
else that has happened.
That torpedo destroyers are oper4t.
ing in the North sea did not come asl a
great surprise. In fact, it was general
ly known in newspaper Offices many
days before the official announcement.
hut publication was delayed by the self
imposed censorship.
England Rejoices.
England received the news Of the
presence Of the American boats with
loud cheers and high praise for the
line standard of men composing thei-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
The Kid Has Gone to
the Colors

The kid has gone to the colors.
And we don't know what to say;
The kid we have loved and cuddled
Stepped out for the flag today.
We thought him a child. baby.
With never q care at all,
But his country called him man size.
And the kid has heard the call.
He paused to watch the recruiting
Where, fired by the fife and drum,
He bowed his head to Old Glory
And thought that it whispered Conner
fhe kid, not being a Stacker,
Stood forth with patriot joy
To add his name to the roster,
And, God. were proud Of the boyI
The kid has gone to tho colors.
It seems but little while
Since he drilled schoolboy army
In truly martial style.
But now he's man, soldier,
And we lend him listening ear.
For his heart Is heart all loyal.
Unscourged by the curse Of fear.
His dad, when he told him. shuddered:
His motherhood bless her!-crieds
Yet, ,blest with a mother nature,
She Wept with a mother pride.
But he whose old shoulders straighteneo
Was granddad, for memory ran
To years when he. too, a youngster;
Was changed by the flag to man.
w. M. Herschell in the Eagle Maya
zine.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
Phtoby American Press Association

ton buildings similar to those conduct
ed by the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION and other organizations for
the comfort Of the British soldiers and
sailors. The subscriptions We're imme-
diately forthcoming at meeting Of
the American Chamber Of Commerce.
Several American firms subscribed
$500 each, bringing the fund up to $751;
600.
1t was decided to provide two build
ings at ports where the sailors will
have their shore leave, and two repre-
sontatives of the fund started hither
the next day to begin the work. The
buildings will have sleeping, eating
and recreation accommodations for the
men, including reading rooms. A
movement is also on foot to secure a
clubhouse suitable for the needs Of all
American sailors and soldiers who are
likely to visit London during the war.
Our Seamen No Strikers.
At the American consulate 1t was
stated that at no time of the submarine
campaign have there been more Amer
lean scamen than are now traversing
the barred zone, and that there had not
been one case where any Of them had
sought to leave their vessels.
Fully 5000 American seamen have
been through the zone in recent months,
and many have been on ships Of other
nirMnalities which have been torpe-
doed or mined. In several instances
American seamen have been in three
torpedoed vessels.
One of the most remarkable phases
of the development OF the American
mercantile marine is the adaptability
'of the American negro as sailor.
Ships masters have declared them to
be among the bravest of crews under
the most trying situations.
American naval authorities quite ap-
prove of the system adopted by the
British admiralty as to concealing the
number OF q boats captured or sunk
and have adopted it in regard to the
operations Of American warships. This
system, of course, also covers the meth
DDS by which they are dealt with, which
all form part of an extensive scheme
constantly being altered and improved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
...++++++++,
FACTS ABOUT BOND ISSUE.

!. Amount = Authorized, $5,0O0,-
!. 100000; offered, $4,000, 100000.
!. Rate of Interest-Three and
!. one-half per cent.
+ Maturity = Thirty years; re-
!. decimal BILE, in whole or in part, at
!. the option of the United States,
+ on or after fifteen years at par
! and accrued interest.
!. Observation-Disclosures bonds,
!. $50, 500, $500 and $1,000. Reg
!. istered bonds, 500, $500, $1,000.
i. $1,000, 10000, $4,000 and $780,
!. 600.
!. Dates Of Payment-Two per
i. cent on application, IS per cent
< June %, 20 per cent July 80. 80
+ per cent Aug. Is, 80 per cent
!. Aug. 80.
i. Interest Payable-Bonds dated
i. June Is and interest payable on
!. June Is and Dec. Is Of each
!. year.
!. Subscription Books-Open now
!. and will close June Is.
!. Conversion Privilege-Holders
!. Of bonds will have the right to
\ exchange them for bonds Of a
!. higher rate Of interest should the
i. government issue bonds at
i. higher interest rate before the
!. termination of the war.
i Tax Exemption-Bonds are ex-
i. empt from all federal, state and
i. local taxation excepting estate
!. and inheritance taxes.
i. Where to Buy Bonds-App1y at
!. any bank, brokerage house or the
+ Federal Reserve bank.
!.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29

service, are being built with all pcssi-
BILE haste. Several will be commits
stoned early in summer. Others will
be ready few months later and still
others at intervals Of few months
thereafter.
There does not appear to be any pres
ent necessity for heavy craft in addi-
ton to the British and French fleets.
DcstrOyers and cruisers are holding the
lines against the submarines, while the
bis ships are held in readiness to meet
any attempt by the Germans to claim
place upon the surface Of the sea.
The American battle fleet stands as an
additional line behind the mighty ar
mazda the allies can fling into such a
fight.
Secretary Daniels had not planned to
announce at this time the fact that our
war craft are actively cooperating on
the other side Of the Atlantic. The
press dispatch from London that the
British admiralty had made the an
nouncement was the direct cause OF his
making the fact public.
The policy Of secrecy was due to the
remote danger that the German admi-
rally might receive the, news in some
way before the destroyers reached the
other side and pick off one or more OF
them en- route.
All officials and naval experts have
not been agreed as to the adEsability
of Withholding this news from publica-
ton. Some have felt that publication
of the fact would have had a tremen-
dous sentimental effect in this country,
in England and France and especially
fiji Germany and throughout the central
empires.
For Comfort of Men.
Immediately after the American resi-
dents of London learned that Ameri.
can warships were operating in Brit
fish waters they. began to discuss meas
..,.s for the welfare of the sailors. at
an Informal conference 1t was decided
to provide for the Americans recrea-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
Sims Stands High In Navy.

Admiral Sims, who commands the
American destroyers in European wa
tiers, is considered one Of the most eff
Client officers in the service. He Is q
native of Canada and graduated from
the Naval academy in 1880.
After service in all parts Of the
world, including intelligence duty as
naval attache ut Paris and Petrograd,
he became inspector Of target prac-
tice of the Asiatic feet on board the
former cruiser New York NOW the
Saratoga in 1902. Then he met Sir
Percy Scott, the best authority on gun
merry In the British navy, and as a re-
suit obtained for use In the United
States navy the subcaliber method Of
target practice that brought American
glmnery to the front. -,
Admiral Sims was on duty at Wash
ington from 1902 to 1903, under the
Roosevelt administration, as general
inspector in charge of target practice
and brought American naval gunnery
to high plane of efficiency. He was
naval aid to President Roosevelt from
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
Tho Joke on the Firm,

Joke told in Dover IN. j. store caus-
cd woman clerk to laugh and swal-
low a mouthful Of pins, and court de-
cides concern must pay her $1,000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
Grounds For Divorce,

She removed the gold filings from
her husbands false teeth and sold them,
Brooklyn woman admitted In her sepa-
ration suit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29

Sterling belts for gentlemen a,
Teed & Teed's. d-f-t-tf,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
ALL UNDER SIXTY MUST WORK
West Virginia viii Tolerate No Loaf.
crs, However Wealthy.

Every ablebodied citizen Of West
Virginia between the ages Of sixteen
and sixty must work ut least thirty
six hours n week under law passed
by both houses of the legislature.
The measure includes persons hav.
ing incomes and no specified employ.
ment. 1t IS to become operative in
thirty days. The penalty for violation
is forced employment by counties or
municipalities. The bill was urged by
Governor CornweT as war measure.
Wedding Invitations printed at
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29

Try want ad in the Freeman
Tribune If you want to sell it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
I Most Efficient Foe.

Destroyers have proved the most ef-
ficient foe Of submarines. Their value
has been so great that all possible eff
fort has been concentrated by the navy
department upon adding to the Amer
lean fiotillas in the shortest time
More than fifty new boats. swifter,
more powerful and seaworthy and
more heavily armed than any now In
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29
OUR DESTROYERS'!
NON IN ! WAR ZONE
England Is Delighted to Have the
Active Cooperation Of the
United States Navy In
Submarine Warfare
Observation-Disclosures


1907 to 1909. Then, after command
ing the battleship Minnesota, he went
to the Naval War college for advanced
studies and in June, 1918, was chosen
by Secretary Daniels to take charge of
and reorganize the Atlantic torpedo
flotilla. His wife is a daughter Of
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, former secre-
tary Of the interior.
More Boats to Follow.
Eventually all the American destroy
ers that can be spared from this side
Of the Atlantic will be sent to the war
zone to aid the United States destroy
ers which, since May 4, have been CO.
operating actively there with British
and French naval forces.
An aggressive campaign to rid the
waters around allied ports Of the U.
boat menace is in full swing. It is be-
ing carried out in accordance with
plans agreed upon at conferences held
in London and Paris and participated
in by Rear Admiral Sims.
Secretary Daniels said:
1T has been the purpose Of the Unit
ed States navy to give the largest NJ
sure of assistance to the other countries
at war with Germany that Is consist
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29

ent with the full and complete protec-
ton Of our own coast and territorial
waters"
Every officer and man on board the
swift American vessels is a veteran of
the destroyer fiotilla. Life on a de-
stroyer is about the toughest kind Of
work which a sailor can encounter on
a surface boat.
There is feeling in naval circles that
some American destroyers participated
in the raid on the German submarine
base at Zeebrugge, Belgium, few days
ago.
From this time on the fight against
the submarines will be one continuous
offensive. 1t is planned to give the U
boats no rest day or night.
No announcement will be made as to
the bases from which the American de-
stroyers are observation-disclosures they
are British or French or both.
''The important thing Is that they
are In the thick Of the fight against
the submarines" said one naval off,
Ger in close touch with the situation.
Furthermore. our destroyers are very
busy. and they are going to be buster.
They are over there to get the Ger
man U boats, and they will land lot
Of them"
1t. is not expected at the navy de-
partment that the aggressive cam
paign now being carried on will entire
ly clear the seas OF submarines. If all
the submarines are driven to cover
they undoubtedly will come forth
again at the first favorable opportuni-
ty. 1t will become increasingly difficult
for them. however, to leave and enter
the North sea as the number of swift
vessels in the allied patrol feet is in
creased.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-29

Wedding invitations printed a,
this Office.
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Wedding invitations printed at
this office. IL
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crews and the excellence Of the YES
sells. This was even more pronounced
when British officer asked Rear Ad-
miral w. S. Sims, in command Of the
flotilla, when he would be ready for
action.
Tomorrow morning." the American
replied. 1--WE got our ships In shape
on the way over, and the men are
ready"
1t is not surprising that the first YES
sells to see active service are the de-
stroyers. The North sea Is infested
with German submarines, and 1t has
been demonstrated in the past that de-
fensive operations are Of little avail.
Naval experts agree that to wipe out
the submarine peril 1t will be neces-
sary to conduct an extensive offensive
warfare and strike the hornets ut their
nests. In order to accomplish this the
sea is filled with vessels Of all types,
armed to fire at once on submarine,
and from now on the waters adjacent
to Great Britain are going to be un-
healthy for enemy submarines.