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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
Fred WIDMAN CALLED
BY grim REAPER
Passed Away at Family Home on
West Bank Street at Early
Hour This Morning.

Frederick Widman, who had called
Hamilton county his home for q
quarter of a century, passed away at
A o'clock this morning, following an
extended illness with hardening of
the arteries and catarrh of the stom-
ach. He had not been confined to
his bed during his illness, but would
lie down a portion of each day.
Since last evening his condition grew
gradually worse and this morning
death came as welcome relief from
much suffering.
The deceased was born in Furst-
enburg. Baden, Germany, Nov. 5,
1912. and came to this country for
ty-six years ago, settling in FL
Paso, Ill. On Nov. 8, 1872. he was
united in marriage to Miss Elise
Menke at Ell Paso, and after living
in that place for some time the cou-
pie moved to Bloomington, III. The
Widman family came to Iowa twen-
|ty-four years ago. locating on their
farm six miles north of town, where
they resided until five years ago,
when they moved to their present
home at 945 Bank street. The wife
and six children survive the de-
ceased. They are F. J. Widman,
Truman, Mimi. Mrs. F. w. Horn
Wrenshall, Mimi. Mrs. Henning
lsvenson, Laramie, Wyoming, Geo. r.
widman, Miss Flora and Carl Wild
man, all of this city. He was the
last of his family.
Mr.. Widman had been member
of the German Lutheran church LOT
many years, and those who kne"
him respected him highly Tor the
Christian spirit which he showed III
his everyday life. He will be sadly
missed in his church and by wide
circle of friends.
Arrangements for the funeral are
not complete, but will be announced
Tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
at Fifty Miles an Hour.

Some of the autoists just this side
of the Catholic cemetery last night
witnessed speed exhibition seldom
seen off the race course. Some
young chap was driving big Lozier,
and those who saw the flight of the
machine say at times it must have
hit better than fifty miles an hour.
1t swayed from side to side like a
drunken man, and witnesses held
their breath in expectation OF being
forced to see terrible accident. But
the lad in charge was without fear
and successfully bantered fate to do
her worst. The next time such a
stunt is to be pulled off, the fact
ought to be announced in the news
papers. as it is worth something to
see a big car competing with flying
machines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
LAW REQUIRES THAT
SEATS Be PROVIDED.
Girls and Women Employed in Bust.
ness Places Should Have 4
Suitable Seats. IA.

Editors Greeman-Tribune: am
in receipt of local communication
this morning, calling attention to 9
provision of the code which is vio-
lated by many of the business firms
of the city, being section 1899 of the
code of Iowa, which is In the fol-
lowing words:
Section 1899: Cali employers OF
females in any mercantile or manu-
featuring business or occupation
shall provide and maintain suitable
seats, when practicable, for use OF
such female employees, at or beside
the counter or work bench where
employed, and permit the use there
of by such employees to such extent
as the work engaged in may reason
ably admit Of. Any neglect or re-
fusal to comply with the provisions
of this section by any employer shall
be punished by fine of not exceed
ing ten dollars"
l assume that the penalty provid-
ed for in this section is cumulative
and can be assessed as often as
demand is made and not complied
with l take this way of answering
my correspondent, so that the en-
ployers of female help in the city
may have the benefit of knowing
what the law is upon this matter.
Forewarned is forearmed. Respect
fully, G. F. TUCKER.
Overland Car for Sale.
Secondhand Overland auto, newly
repainted and in good condition, Tor
sale. D. L. Hunter. d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
UNCLE SANS GREAT
BIG POLICE SERVICE

Washington, July 24.-Uncle Sam
doesn't make as much noise about
his secret police agents as Kaiser
Bill does about his Wilhelmstrasse,
but the star spangled sleuths get
there just the same.
The United States has one of the
biggest secret police systems in the
world. 1t centers In Washington.
1t is composed of:
First. the bureau of investigation,
department of justice, headed bs}
Bruce Lielaski. In peace times this
organization hunted white slavers,
anti-drug law violators and other Of
tenders. Now it hunts German spies
and o-kaiserites.
Second, the secret service, headed
by Chief Flynn. Its main duties
are to catch counterfeiters for the
treasury department and furnish the
President secret service squad.
Third, secret police systems of
other government departments
such as postoffice inspectors to nab
mail law violators.
The army and navy have their
own means of getting information of
military value.
The biggest job right now is war
work. The secret service throws it's
tentacles in every direction feeling
for plotters against the President.
The bureau of investigation masses
disloyalist schemes. The army and
navy sleuths dig into enemy war
plans.
In their hunt for anti-Amcrican
agitators, Uncle Sans secret police
mingle with crowds, participate in
mass meetings, use the telephone.
If mob gathers, the chances are a
quiet gentleman with little badge
in his pocket is among those pres
|ent. They incline an ear to the raw
ings of pro-Germans and by mysteri-
Gus methods become aware of what
Americas foes are doing in Berlin
as well as in New York.
Through channels Sherlock Holmes
could never discover reports come
regularly into Washington, and or
ders goN out. Many kaiser boosters,
although they remain blissfully ig-
norant of it, are watched by the gov
eminent as cat watches a mouse.
Their doings and sayings are syste-
matically chronicled and filed away
for reference in Washington.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
FOR THE SOLDIERS
Who GO TO FRANCE
W. c. 7. U. Wants to Purchase an
y Ambulance for Service on
Foreign Field. i

/ A benefit program for the pur-
chase and maintenance Of an ambu-
lance for Iowa soldiers to be sent to
France will be given by the w. G..
T. u. at the Orpheum theater Tues
day, July 81. A special patriotic
film, t"Star Spangled Banner" will
be shown, and in addition section
Of the war series, the official gov
eminent made pictures of the war,
for the benefit of war relief funds.
Music by the Second Regiment or
chestra completes very fine pro-
gram.
Two matinees will be given in the
afteTnoon, as well as full even
ing's entertainment. 1t is hoped by
the organization having the benefit
in charge to clear at least $500 for
the cause-not their cause alone. but
humanity's cause, and especially
near to every relative and friend
Of a soldier. A ticket selling cam
paign has already been begun. the
Campfire Girls, Red Cross workers,
and many others interested in patri-
otto endeavors doing their bit in this
manner.
That the motive is one of the
most worthy of many worthy efforts
is surely apparent to all. Our young
men are preparing for the futures
demand upon them, fully aware OF
the sacrifices they may be called
upon to make, even to giving their
lives, If need be, but the fatality
lists can be reduced manifold II
we'll equipped hospital units are on
the ground to render aid at once.
Immediate succor to the wounded
soldiers will bring back to home
folks and friends many of the boys
who might otherwise fall victims OF
their wounds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
Gun Club to Meet.

The Webster City Gun club will
put on a Red Cross ambulance fund
benefit shoot soon. They will meet
tomorrow at the Hanrahan 6 O'Con-
nor store and make arrangements,
decide the date, etc. Every shooter
in the county will be invited to par
ticipate. Trap shooters the country
over are giving Red Cross benefits.
and the local club desires to do like
wise. Full particulars later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
New Daughters.

Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Fisher, west
Second street, are the parents of an
81 pound daughter, born Sunday
morning. Mr.. Fisher is proprietor
of the Lawn Hill store.
A new daughter arrived at the O.
T. McFarlane home, eight miles
south of town, July p, 1917.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
Court in Session.

Judge Mccall held court in this
city yesterday to listen to the case
against the consolidated school at
Randall. The trial was finished. but
the Judge has not yet rendered his
decision.
Judge Thompson is holding court
here today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
Social Affairs

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren B. Dodge
entertained company OF eighteen
relatives and friends at their home
on east First street Saturday evening
in honor of Mrs. Dodge's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. F. L. Anderson, of Chicago.
and Mrs. Chas. Joy and son Rich
ard, Nelson C. Joy and son Philip.
also of Chicago, and Almon Dodge OF
San Antonio, Texas. A delicious pic
mic dinner was served at o'clock.
the guests surrounding a table beau
titled with sweet peas. A delightful
social evening followed.
Members of the Monday Night CO.
terie picnicked in Kendall Young
park Friday evening, complimentary
to Miss Ethel Virtue and Miss Ruth
Tuttle of Des Moines, who are max
ing vacation visits at their homes
in this city. A very delectable
spread was served from the picnic
baskets, and delightful evening
spent in visiting, one special
feature of which was the interest
ing and descriptive sketches Of their
through historic places in
the ST ties of revolutionary fame, re-
lated by Miss Virtue and Miss Bertha
Stark, who have but recently re-
turned from three or four weeks
trip through the east. Miss Meta
Robinson, as chairman of the pro-
gram committee, reported a miscel-
laneous lesson series of unusual in
terest for the coming years study.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

The Methodist ladies will meet II
the basement of the church tomor
row for an all day quilting. Eaci
lady will bring her own dinner.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

An outdoor service for automo-
bilists will be held next Sunday ev-
ening on the Kamrar Methodist
church lawn conducted by Rev. L. e.
Wardle. All are invited.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

The regular meeting Of Superior
Rebekah lodge will be held tomorrow
evening, and after the lodge session
the degree staff will drill. All men,
bers of the staff are urged to be
present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

The ladies' aid society Of the Unit
ed Brethren church will meet In the
parlors, Of the church Thursday af-
ternOon!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

The Yeomen will hold their reg
ular meeting Wednesday night. The
new state manager, Earl Frink. OF
Des Moines, will be present. A new
class Of candidates will be initiated
Souvenir to each member. Refresh
ments will be served.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

The ladies aid society of the
Christian church will meet with Mrs.
D. E. Drackley, $50 Water street,
tomorrow afternoon for a special
business session. Every member is
urged to be present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
Enlists in Band.

N. w. Kennedy, clerk in the Web
ster City postofice, has enlisted in
the Second Regiment band.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

Buy an Iowa separator now. The
closest skimming of all makes.
Standard worm powder and hog reg
ulator, the best on the market. Com
plete ss-ct of all sizes of Fisk and
Sava1 tires and tubes always on
hanu. l also handle Associated en-
gines in all sizes.
7-24d-f-t-1mo F. e. Grempel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

Special sale of mems oxfords. Han
rahan & 0'Connor. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETS
furnished BY Z. ". Wagner 4 Co.
Once IN Bossert Bldg. lhels 30
4. u. Sharpe, Manager.

Hogs-Estimated receipts, $4,000
head; opening $3.50; close $3.50,
top $3.50; estimated tomorrow, 49,
900 head; left over yesterday,
1851 head.
Cattle - Receipts, 1000 head;
market steady.
Sheep - Receipts, 5000 head;
market steady. -.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24
Overland Car for Sale.

Secondhand Overland auto, newly
repainted and in good condition, Tor
sale. D. L. Hunter. d-f-t-tr
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-07-24

DR.. T. B. Larrabee. Osteopath. d-ti
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18

the dock. Charlotte was waiting for
him, and together they inspected the
boat.
~ am going to sit here and think OF
you during the long evenings" she
told him, indicating a shelter on the
after deck, land wander if you will be
thinking Of me-"
"I'll think Of you every minute you
are in my mind" he answered absent
ly.
Then he stopped short. Passing
across his line of vision was the pretti-
est girl he had ever seen. She wore u
blue suit, white hat and white fox furs,
but If you had asked Hal about it he
wouldn't have been able to tell you a
single thing. All he noticed was the
general effect. And then his glance
shifted to her face, and his eyes open.
en- wonderingly. Brown hair which
curled around her temples, nose
which turned up, lips which so nearly
smiled that he wanted to smile in re.
turn, and two of the blacklist eyes he
had ever seen, was the way he would
have described it.
Goodness" he exclaimed involun
tarily. "Who in the world is that girl?"
Charlotte's piquant face became sud
denly resentful.
"I'm sure / don't know" she answer
ed shortly. "Some Spaniard proba-
bly,"
"spaniard nothing; she's an Ameri-
can"
Hal continued to gaze at the strange
girl. who, obvious to his ardent glance,
was looking thoughtfully in the direc-
ton of glances. The suggestion of a
smilo bordered her lips, and then she
looked away and walked toward the
front of the boat.
Lets walk forward" Hal suggest.
ed, hut Charlotte suddenly remember
ed that she had not as yet taken care OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18
HEALTH HINTS

Infantile paralysis is almost certain
to make its appearance again this
summer.
The medical profession is not at oil
proud OF its information on this dis
ease. 1t is spread by human contact,
according to the best opinion. Certain
other facts are definitely known. Edu'
cation Of the public regarding che
symptoms Of the disease, prompt re.
porting Of even suspicious cases and
disqualification offer the best means OF
fighting its spread, III the opinion OF
leading health experts.
Early symptoms Of the disease may
sometimes pass almost unnoticed.
Usually though they are lever, vomit'
ing, and diarrhea, slight rigidity OF
the neck, headache and paralysis of the
extremities. Often early symptoms
consist Of generalized pain over the
body, drowsiness and tendency to
sweat. The patients sometimes are
delirious. All of these symptoms may
appear, or only few of them.
Contrary to popular belief paralysis
does not occur in all Of the cases. The
disease is sometimes so mild that re-
covery occurs in two or three days,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE :;

several years ahead of my class. While
l was in college had an idea l might
like to write sometime and dad bought
block of stock in this paper. The
editor and became quite good friends
and there you are
How rich your father must be- ]
said musingly.
4 really don't know much about it
Paula, but in the last few years
know that dad has made some splendid
investments in real estate both in
Chicago and New York. But why
should we talk about riches when I've
got to give up in a few hours what is
the wealth of the world to me? Why
don't you love me just the teeniest
little bit, Paula?'
az think, dear Jeff, 1t is because you
have dropped into my lap too easily
All my life l have only cared for the
things l have had to fight for and
even then l cared for the battle more
than the reward
Little belligerent,' he said fondly
and then we were both startled Out
of own affairs by the sight Of limou
sine drawn UP close to the road and a
man and woman inside madly embrac
ing, obvious to the world.
at is Flossy Smith, l calculated
And Maurice Ross, the richest man
in congress- he supplemented. Meth
er OF us made any other remark until
we got hame and there jeff left me
saying, I'll see you again before
CO."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18
TWO MOTHERS TELL
How Their sIckIy Children WEE
Made Strong and Well

For six years our little girl sui.
fered from bronchial trouble, she
had no appetite, could not sleep and
was SO nervous we had to keep her
out Of school. Tho doctors said moth:
ing but change Of climate would help
her. We were discouraged, when one
day a friend asked us to try vinol, and
after taking six bottles she does not
look like the same child. She has
a fine appetite, is lively, healthy end
well, and Vinol did 1t ALL" Mrs. 3 b.
Hufford, lola, Kas.
Another child made strong:-
1.-THE measles left my little girl thin
and delicate, and the doctors medi.i
cine did not seem to build her up: +
read about Vinol and got a bottlei
and her Improvement was rapid her
strength returned and she is now as
well as ever" Mrs. e. Linot, Pitts;
burgh, Pa.
We ask every FairInont mother ofaa
frail, sickly, ailing child to try Vlnol3
on our guarantee to return their mon.
ey If 1t does not restore her child's
normal health.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18

"T did not want you to feel that
was DIGGING you, Paula continued
Jeff, but oh, my dear, was in blind
terror that first year for fear some
thing might happen to you
~ looked at him in wonder, Margie,"
said Paula, "and then upbraided my
self that such devotion did not affect
me more.
HE must have felt something Of
this, for he said, Never mind, dear,
don't try to- love me because you think
| have been devoted to you. This de.
votion has been the most beautiful
part of my life. know now that |
can never live down in your mind that
childish rhyme you fastened on me-:
Thomas jefferson Perrygreen,
Ugliest boy that ever was seem.
"'But you are not ugly now, jeff,
I interrupted. You are quite the hand
soonest man | know
emo, dear, you must not lie like
a real lady Just because you feel sorry
for me now or ever. CHS teeth shut
together with a snap and his jaw
squared until saw better looking
and stronger edition of his father
standing before mel,
"'In the first place like the william
in the play, my dear, I'll get you
yet he continued, and then seeing
me shrink little, he hastily added,
and II l don't there is all this blessed
time that you can't take from me what
aver vol do. Paula, wherever you are
on this earth or some other planet you
cannot take from me the glorious privi'
lege of loving you and ! shall never
cease to have hope until you write me
that you are married to another.
"'You will be hoping until the end,
dear jeff said, for never expect
to marry. Alma and l have decided to
live together and be single ladies I'M
iii the end of our otherwise blameless
lives
Jeff did OF laugh at my poor at
tempt at a JOKE; instead, he observed,
i suppose you did not know that Tom
Is going abroad with me-
II certainly was surprised. What
IS to become Of his chorus girl wife|
/ asked.
".Oh, she was quite as sick Of tho
mess drink got her into as Tom when
she came to her senses and she de-
parted for the west yesterday to set
us residence and obtain a divorce
How much is this going to cost
you, jeff / asked
EHe colored, but said nothing.
what are you going to do with
Tom when you get him to Paris or Lon
dob or wherever you are going?
oh, on my recommendation, the
New York - has made him
foreign correspondent
"a did not know you knew the New
York editor, said in sur
he was in Yale With me- although
. n j .
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18
!. GIRLS! MAKE A
! BEAUTY LOTION
! WITH LEMONS

At the cost Of a small jar Of ordin.
airy cold cream one can prepare a full
quarter pint of the most wonderful
lemon skin softener and complexion
-beautifier, by squeezing the Juice OF
two fresh lemons into bottle contain
ing three ounces Of orchard white.
Care should be taken to strain the
Juice through a fine cloth so no lem.
on puplp gets in, then this lotion will
keep fresh for months. Every woman
knows that lemon ulce is used to
bleach I'D remove such blemishes as
freckles, sallowness and tan and is
the ideal skin softener, smoothener
and beautifier.
Just try it! Get three ounces Of
orchard white at any pharmacy and
two lemons from the grocer and make
up a quarter pint of this sweetly frag'
rant lemon lotion and massage 1t daily
into the face, neck, arms and hands,
It should naturally help to whiten, soft
en-, freshen and bring out the roses
and beauty of any skin. 1t is truly
marvellous to smoother rought, red
hands.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18
Conquers Rheumatism
in a Very Few Days
coNQuERs RHEuMATIsM

SSANaS Y 444GhJ NIL " A"AAA 4S%'@
1t is an established fact that one
half teaspoonful Of Rheuma taken once
a day has driven the pain and agony
from thousands Of racked, crippled and
despairing rheumatics during the last
five years,
Powerful and sure; quick acting, yet
harmless; Rheuma gives blessed re-
lief almost at once. The magic name
has reached every hamlet in the land
and there is hardly druggist any
where who cannot tell you of almost
marvellous cures.
If you are tortured with rheumatism
or sciatica, you can get a bottle OF
Rheuma from Hollis drug store or any
druggist for not more than 50 cents
with the understanding chat If it
does not completely drive rheumatic
poisons from your system-money
back.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18

Then the previse nature of the disease
may never be known.
The infection is thought to enter
the body by way Of the mucous mem
branes Of the mouth, nose and throat
Some authorities maintain that the dis
ease may enter through the stomach
and bowels.
If the infection is present in mouth
and throat discharges it is possible
that it may be further spread by the
common house lily, which has fed upon
secretions. The biting stable fly which
spread typhoid, though, is not believed
to have anything to do with the trans
mission OF infantile paralysis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-18

NEW YORK, May 1S.-The perfect
golf girl, as to costume, is immaculate
ly arrayed in short washable white
skirt and a purple and white striped
blazer-sweater---ofr thus is the name
Of a jersey sports coat hyphenated. An
other feature Of this perfect" suit is
the perfect" curve Of the broad-brim'
med white hat.
The handsome white canvas pumps
have tan soles and high heels which
are perhaps more desirable for the
girl who follows the gallery" than for
the athletic young woman who tramps
over the links with a caddy.