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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

There is no question of the atti-
tude of the government Of Russia.
The men at the head of affairs in
that country are men of high order
|of intelligence. They understand
the tricks of Prussianism and will
not be caught by pleasant yarns
spun by the kaiser and his war lords.
But the masses of the people of the
great empire are not versed in world
politics and may be lulled into &C
quiescence into the peace plans OF
the kaiser only to discover later on
that they have sold their freedom
and bartered their liberty in the hope
of warding off the temporal hard
ships entailed by war. The Russians
have labored and wrought and suf-
fered for three centuries for the lib
erty now within their grasp, but they
will lose it in a few short weeks If
they permit themselves to be enam-
ored by the siren voice of Prussian-
ism that is trying to lure them back
to bondage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

well and there is no other people
ready and willing to undergo such
sacrifices. 1t would really do the Am
erican people good to get off their
high living hobby and practice real
economy and self-denial all along
the line In this connection it might
be we'll to suggest that unnecessary
building operations might profitably
be deferred until later date. Build
lings of the class now being con-
lstructed require large amounts of
|steel and iron and consume a lot of
labor that is needed in other fields.
The steel and iron are necessary for
the building of ships and the labor is
needed in the shipyards and other
fields of necessary production. The
people of this country must realize
that they entered upon a war that
will require many real sacrifices and
the putting forth of every legitimate
effort to win. Conserve the power of
the nation and devote it to the pres
deviation of national life. In no other
way can this government of, by and
for the people perpetuate itself and
fill its mission in the world.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Good for Illinois. She is the banner
state in the union for enlistments,
notwithstanding the fact that she is
out of the danger zone so far as sub
marines and battleships are concern
ed. However, New York, scared half
to death and fearing undersea boat
attacks, is not recruiting very speed
lily. Old Knickerbocker better get
move on himself or the kaiser will
get him yet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

|cratic exploitation of Mr.. Balfour be-
gan Republican stood up in the
House of Representatives to carry on
the Democratic Presidents fight to
pass an army bill which the members
of his own party had refused to sup
port. Here again was found cur
iously one-sided country-with the
Republican leaders ranged en- masse
on the side of patriotic efficiency. The
lesson could hardly have been lost
upon the discerning IEnglishman-
and in the course of his visit, which
he has said is to be one of service, he
can render no better service to Mr..
Wilson than by tactfully pointing out
THAT in England and in France there
is no attempt to narrow the energy
|of the nation by combining the plan
ming and the carrying on of the war
to that party which for the moment
chances to possess a parliamentary
majority.
Plans of deception or aggression,
can be worked out and kept
from the light only within the pri..
vacy of the courts or behind the care
fully guarded condolences of a narrow
and privileged class. They are hap
PLY impossible where public opinion
commands and insists upon full in
formation concerning all the nations
affairs.-Woodrow Wilson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Great Britain, France, the United
States and their allies should not
waste too much energy now on ques-
tions to be solved after the war. The
problem that is most pressing at pre-
;a# ways and means to end the
war. After peace is restored the prob
lens of peace can be tackled.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01
USE ROOSEVELT.

Sioux City Journal: The country
is at war, and Col. Roosevelt, who
is easily our ablest and most earn
est militarist, is not part of the war
obviously there is something wrong
about this. It ought to be correct.
ed.
Col. Roosevelt has a plan of his
own for getting into the war. He
wants to organize a division and lead
1t to the front next summer as part
of an expeditionary force of volun-
teers. Should the government be
able to use Roosevelt in this capacity
there need be no doubt of his ability
ito deliver his share of the goods. But
the question whether the service of
Roosevelt should be utilized in this
way should not be settled by Roose-
welt. Neither should it be put I'D to
congress. The question should be de-
lcided as part of the administration s
scheme of participation in the war.
1t ought to be decided by President
Wilson, not with the idea of pleasing
Roosevelt or anybody else, but with
the idea of making the most of our
chance to bring the war to an early
Termination.
If the commander in chief OF the
army is planning an expeditionary
force to be sent across the Atlantic
within a few months, by all means
let Roosevelt have a prominent share
in the undertaking. Let him boss the
job il that is deemed feasible. Most
of us believe that under his leader
ship the work would be we'll done.
If. however, the government can
see no advantage in sending an early
volunteer expedition mainly for NOR
al effect, it should not be sent merely
to give Roosevelt a chance to get
busy in his own way. Whatever hap
pens in Europe, there are going to
be plenty of mems jobs in this coun-
try building up an army under the
principle of universal service. Let
the colonel be assigned to the place
for which he is best fitted in this
important work, let him be given a
commissions in keeping with his rec
ognized ability and his dignity as a
national figure. Let him serve where
he is put, as the rest of us expect
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

The ultimate consumer Is perfect.
ly willing that the producer shall be
assured that prices will not fall be-
low certain point provided he is
assured they will not be advanced
above certain point. What's sauce
for the goose is sauce for the gander
Sioux City Tribune.
The Tribune states the case fairly
How would it do for the government
to place the minimum price of corn
lat 60 cents and the maximum at 80,
and other food products in like pro-
portion? Other articles of necessity,
such as sugar, gasoline, iron, cloth
ing, shoes, etc., should have price
control. 1t might be fair in ,estab-
fishing basis of prices to take the
prevailing average maintained over
"a period of four or five years preced-
ing the war. Prices from 1910 to the
middle of 1914 We're considered fair
and remunerative. The farmer was
SO well compensated during those
years that the value of farm lands
increased more rapidly than in any
other period of the countrys history.
Everything is now on a fictitious ba-
sis, put there largely by spectators,
trusts and thieves who are taking
advantage of the situation to rob
consumers. The potatoes now upon
the Webster City market that are sell
ing at 81 a bushel didn't cost cent
more to produce and are not really
worth cent more, except in interest
charges and legitimate shrinkage
than they were last fall when they
sold at $3.50. Such price manipula-
ton ought to be impossible. Then
look at the way the price of gasoline
is soaring, and gasoline is one of the
great war staples. If there is no 9TH
Ter way to keep the price down the
government ought to take possession
of the supply and furnish it at a
reasonable figure. The same men
now engaged in the business could be
retained, thus insuring that the in
dustry would not suffer through in
competent management.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

The United States government has
been most lenient with Mexico and
If Mexico joins forces with the CEN
trail powers of Europe she will have
her day Of reckoning after this war
is over.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

to do.
Let US not waste Roosevelt, but on
the other hand let us not allow him
to interfere with the governments
ordered plans for meeting the war
emergency now confronting the ma
ton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Make the salary of the man who
enlists equal to the salary of the man
who remains at home.-Emmetsburg
Democrat.
The difference isn't much, after
all. The man who stays at home is
lucky if he has anything left from
the months receipts after paying the
months living expenses, e
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Woodrow Wilson has from time to
time copied many of Theodore's ways
and his latest is a horseback ride
daily. Good. 1t will put ginger and
pep into him; little of the Roose-
welt variety, we hope.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

1t is likely that the kaiser would
be very glad to send projectile
through the Bartholdi monument
Liberty Enlightening the World
in New York harbor. That monument
was given to this country by the peo-
pie of France and is not calculated
to warm the cookies of dynasties and
autocrats
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

General Joffre, one OF the best mil
itary authorities Of France, is of the
opinion that an American army in
Europe is desirable. He says the flag
Of the greatest democracy in the
world would hearten the soldiers Of
France and dishearten the enemy.
Such an army need not be large, COM
pared with those of France, Great
Britain, Germany or Russia. Perhaps
100000 men would be enough. How
ever. If the conflict continues two or
three years, as some believe, it is
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Russia says she will remain firm
against Germany to the end of thu
war, which means that Germany
must lose.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Even in times like this the kaiser
cannot resist the temptation Of
cracking a joke. His latest is state
ment that he isn't concerned in the
kind of a government Russia or any
other country has.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

probable that the United States will
have at least 10000 men upon the
firing line, besides having as many
more in this country for emergen-
|cies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

More severe punishment should be
melted out to traitors and spies than
mere indictments and being held
over to grand juries. Sentences
should be promptly announced and
the penalty inflicted without unne-
cessary delay. Due caution must be
taken, no matter what the circum-
stances. to establish guilt. In the
heat of passion and excitement it is
easy to cast suspicion upon innocent
persons. and not infrequently the
guilty try ruse of that kind.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Wilson, Roosevelt and Taft are
now in complete harmony upon the
main issue Of the dsy-the defeat Of
Germany and her allies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

Senator Kenyon is for equality o.
military service and will support Pre-
sident Wilson in the campaign fol
transcription. The senator, however
is going to ask that an amendment
be tackled to the bill permitting Col
Roosevelt to raise and lead volun.
teer army division. The amendment
is a good one and ought to be &C.
cepted without a dissenting vote
Roosevelt has an excellent record as
a soldier in Cuba. He resigned a
lucrative government position to en-.
list in the army and made such a
brilliant record during the Cuban
campaign that the people of his ma.
tive state called him to the COVER
nor's chair in recognition of his dis
t1nguished service. True, there are
few copperheads and German SYM
pathizers in this country who are
trying to discredit Roosevelt's efforts
to help his country. They under
stand that if they can prevent Roose-
welt from raising a division they will
aid Germany just that much. The
Freeman-Tribune has no sympathy
with such movement, engineered
by secret enemies who are too cow
ardly to fight themselves and want
to hinder the influence of others who
are more patriotic and fearless than
themselves. 1t is time now to drop
the prejudices of the past. There
are many of us who have had little
faith in President Wilson, but he
is now doing his best for his country
and all loyal people will uphold his
hands. The enemies of Roosevelt
ought to be as magnanimous.
1t would be a good thing if the
people of this country would cut out
a large per cent of the luxuries now
in daily use until the close of the
war. The man force of the nation
Is needed in the production of neces-
sites and if the consumers would
tut the consumption of non-essen-
,ials more time and energy could be
devoted to making and producing
he things we must have to prosecute
he struggle in which we are in. This
8, the way they do it in Germany
ltd when ct comes to war problems
4ere is nation in the world that
Ipders what is necessary so
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

No better selection could have
been made for the Craftsmanship of
the commission to Russia than made
by President Wilson when he decided
upon Senator Root.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

The high price of gasoline is hav-
ing tendency to take the joy out OF
JOY riding.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

: Hartford Times: To arms or tc
farms. One or the other!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01
TRUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

| TRUE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
c. Kotzenabe, German by birth,
writes letter Published in the Chi
cago Tribune, which every German
American, in the United States who is
inclined to sympathize with the Fa-
therland in this crisis, should read.
Among other things Mr.. Kotzenabe
says: AS a German by birth it is a
horrible calamity that may have to
fight Germans, but as 1 am an Am
erican by preference can see no 9th
er course.
For twenty-five years Germany
has shown dislike for the United
lStates-the Samoan affair, the Hong
kong contretemps, the Manila Incl
dent, the unguarded words of the
kaiser himself, and, lastly, the Ha-
titan controversy in 1914.
Whether it is right or not, pleas
ant or not, the fact remains that the
interests of the two countries have
frequently conflicted. And it has
not been from mere commercial or
diplomatic friction. 1t is because
their ideas of government are abso-
lutely opposite. One or the other
must 60 down. 1t is for us to say
now which it shall be. Because of
my birth and feelings beyond con-
troll have no particular love for the
French and less for the British. But
by strange irony of fate I see these
nations giving their blood for prin-
|ciples which I hold dear against the
wrong principles of people l individ-
|ually love.
1T sickens my soul to thing of
this nation going forth to help de-
|stroy people many of whom are
bound to me by ties of blood and
Friendship. But it must be so. 1t is
like dreadful surgical operation.
The militaristic undemocratic demon
which rules Germany must be cast
out. 1t is for us to do it-now.
"The mailed fist has been shaken
under our nose before. If Prussian-
ism triumphs in this war the fist will
continue to shake. We shall be in
real peril and those ideas for which
$50 much of the worlds best blood has
been spilled through the centuries
will be in danger of extinction. 1t
seems to me common sense that we
begin our defense by immediate, at
tack, when the demon is occupied.
and when we can command assist
lance
Let us make war upon Germany,
not from revenge, not to uphold hair
splitting bubbles of international
law. But let us make war with our
whole heart and with all our strength
because Germany worships one God
and we another and because the lion
and lamb cannot lie down together.
One or the other must perish.
Let us make war upon the Ger
many of the Junkerthum, the Ger
many of frightfulness, the Germany
of arrogance and selfishness. And
let us swear not to make peace until
the imperial German government is
the imperial German people"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

There is little difference between
them and the Stacker and the food
grabber. They surely are little worse
but they can be shot or hung and
that is something that cannot be
done to the two other greatest en-
|emies of the flag.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

The very colors (of our fiag) have
a language which was officially rec
ognized by our fathers. White is for
purity, red for valor, blue for justice;
and all together-stripes, stars and
colors, blazing in the sky-make the
flag of our country, to be cherished
by all our hearts, to be upheld by all
our hands. Charles Sumner.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01

1t would appear to the landlubber
that the government ought to build
more small war crafts and fewer big
ones. The great dreadnaughts cost
from s10,00O,OOO to $4,000, 900, but
a little submarine can destroy them
as easily as it can a small boat.
The need of the hour appears to be a
vessel of some sort that can cope
with the undersea craft. Money ex-
pended lavishly for battleships
doesn't look like putting it where it
will do the most good.
Minnesota's public safety commit
tee has ordered all saloons closed III
certain districts until the war is
over. The step is taken to safeguard
public interests. The mayor of St..
Paul will revoke all licenses in the
prescribed district in his territory,
which includes locations contiguous
to the big Touring mills, grain ele-
vators and manufactures. This is a
wise thing to do and every other
state in the union having saloons
ought to follow the example of Min
nesota in this respect.
The defeat of the Republican party
in the election last November has
some compromising features, viewed
from a partisan standpoint. If the
republicans had won, the democrats
would have tried to hold the republic
can party wholly responsible for this
country entering the war, and many
credulous people would have believed
them. with the result that unjust pre-
JUDGE would have been aroused. It
was the kept us out of war" issue
that reelected Wilson. Time has
fully demonstrated the soundness of
the republican position and has pre-
vented any Misrepresentation. The
false position in which this country
was placed by the ''too proud to
fight" announcement, and the failure
to sever diplomatic relations upon
the sinking of the Lusitania, encour-
aged Germany to the adoption of
policy that was certain to involve
this country.
The record., 1917-02-15

nue., Cleveland, used to feel. Here is
the story in his own words:
"The last year was trying one
for me. My health had been steadily
on the down grade. Often it would
be 1 or 2 o'clock before I could go
to sleep. I got up in the morning al
most as tired as when l went to bed.
During the day my stomach both
cred me After eating had a heavy:
bloated feeling. 1 was tired all the
time and didn't have any ambition.
My nerves were upset. My body
ached. At times my feet were so
sore I could hardly bear my weight
upon them. .,..-.--.. -. -.
"I couldn't get relief. Finally l
tried Tanlac and right then and there
I began to get better. My worries
are all over now. 1 go to bed and
never wake up until morning. My
aches have left me. I have splendid
appetite and am able to satisfy it,
too,-no food disagrees with my
stomach.
81 am glad to say a good word for
Tanlac and honestly believe that it
will do for other people what it has
done for me-" "a
The record., 1917-02-15
Muhlenberg Man Asks Favor Of His
Party.

Muhlenberg Republican voters
have presented 20 them through this
paper IN this Issue the name of Mr..
l. P. Sumner, who asks the nomina-
ton for County Court Clerk. Mr..
Sumner was born on farm near
Penrod, and has all his life been en-
gagged in tilling the soil, although
he has for many years also been en-
gagged in the mercantile business at
Ennis. He has been active in the
affairs of his community, believes in
his native county, and stands for its
movements of progress. He has
all the qualifications for the carrying
out the affairs of this important Of
fee, and in addition is a man OF
very pleasing characteristics, agree.
able and accommodating, and every
Muhlenberger will be in line for best
service and fairest treatment, official.
ly and personally.
The record., 1917-02-15
Pointed Paragraphs.

Every dentist does wide open
business.
A little truth goes a long way-if
it is stretched.
A peach of girl ought to become
a we'll preserved woman.
If wife refuses to divorce her
dyspeptic husband-that is love.
1t is easier for rich man 10 know
his enemies than his friends.
Every man feels that he has a
proprietary interest in his wife's
religion.
Some men refuse to pay their
debts because they think it would
injure their credit.
In being nice to his wife's family
a man knows that he is acquiring
virtue in his wlfe's eyes.
Men who try to achieve distinct
ion by being no better than they
ourght to be always get lost in the
crowd,
The record., 1917-02-15
MIR. R. B. Shaver Arnounces For
Sheriff.

The fopUr roll Of canCidtes for
flee n Muh enberg las an added
name, Mr.. R. B. Shaver this week
nnolncing his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for, Sheriff,
His recor as R publican is bright
as he has always done everything
possible to aid in the election of the
ticket, and las never, asked Tor
preferment before. For nine years
be served as secretary, and made a
worthy officer. For three years he
was deputy sheriff, and was active
and impartial in the discharge of his
duties. For the past six years he
has been associated with his father
in the operation of flour mill here,
and publicly, privately or officially,
he has always conducted himself
with honor. He will make a strong
plea with tn tssEsta re-s4si IF elected
will conduct the office in an efficient
and accommodating manner.
The record., 1917-02-15
Smith Seeks Sheriffship.

In the proper department in this
issue will be found the announce
ment of Mr.. John H. Smith, who
seeks the Republican nomination
for the office of Sheriff. Mr.. Smith
is a native of the county, has always
lived here, and his wide acquain-
lance IS measured by his universal
popularity. He is we'll fitted for the
duties of the office, and will make
an officer of discretion and efficien-
cy. Mr.. Smith has sold his livery
business here, and will devote his
time TO an active campaign until the
August primary, when he hopes to
be the standard bearer of his party
at the final election.