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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

An Ohio man has suggested a way
to defeat Germany in this war that
is unique at least. He says Germany
must have potatoes to live and says
the way to kill the next potato crop
is to drop potato bugs over the gar
.dens in Germany from aeroplanes,
declaring that Germany now has no
potato bugs and that the people would
not know how to fight the pests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

1t is believed in Washington that
the United States will have 100000
men in France by the first of July
next, fifteen months after war was
declared. That is a good record for
a peace loving nation. But Germany
had an army of 100000 in Belgium
the day after she declared war on
Russia. That is the way a nation
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

The Freeman Journal is not parti-
;cularly in favor of forcible revolu-
tons, but it would like to see good
one pulled off in Germany. If the peo-
pie of Germany would get hold Of their
own government there would be peace
in few days, an honorable peace and
one that would last as long as the peo-
pie held the government.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

No Italian soldiers in the days of
Garibaldi, nor Romans in the days Of
Caesar, fought with greater bravery
than are the Italians now who are
defending their country against the
hordes of central Europe. The world
owes them thanks and acknowledge
ments for the great work they are
doing in assisting to wipe out the
world peril.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

News comes from Humboldt that the
condition of Frank Gotch is slowl'l
improving. He has been a very sick
man for some time, suffering from
stomach and kidney troubles. For
years Frank was the picture OF health
and the personification Of physical
manhood. It is not likely that he will
ever be able to enter the wrestling
arena again.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

Latest figures made public by the
custom service show imports of lux
uries to the amount of $4,000, 600
during the. month of August. That
covers imports only, and is small
compared with the consumption OF
Injuries of domestic production. The
people of the United States are still
far away from economy.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

The United States is producing half
the steel output of the world and this
fact is going to make itself felt in the
world war and felt in away that will
bring great results to us and our al
lies. The production in this country
is now nearly one million tons a week,
the total for the year being estimated
at 43,6O0,OO0 tons.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

Frank Vanderlip, one of the best
known bankers in the United States,
cannot understand how business as
usual can proceed during the war.
The United States is expected to fur
nish nearly s2o,OOO,oO0,o0O worth OF
>1aunitisns in a a year md tAas -eanaat
be done without depressing somewhat
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

1t is said there are nineteen different
political parties in Petrograd and that
each and every one wants to serve
Russia, according to the statements of
the leaders. However, it is quite ap-
parent that the party now in power is
more anxious to serve Germany than
Russia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

All parties and all factions in this
country are giving President Wilson
loyal support in the prosecution OF the
war and he ought to recripocate by
ignoring partisanship in all matters
pertaining to the conflict
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

Miss Titania Romanoff, the former
cars daughter, is coming to Amer
lea. In spite of our boosted democ
racy,. there is no other country in
which she is likely to be received
with more Difference than by oul
newspapers and our four hundred
Waterloo Courier.
The Courier is probably right. But
Miss Romanoff should not be receiv-
ed in any such manner. She should
be made welcome here as a good
woman, just as any other Russian
woman Of character should be re.
ceived. She is no better and no worse
than the girl who works in the field
or factory and perhaps that fact will
some day soak into the thick heads of
the four hundred.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

If he were doing it himself the kai-
ser could not direct tire affairs in Rus
STA more to his liking than they are
now being directed. The kaiser knew
what he was doing when he gave
Lenine permission to cross Germany to
Russia from Switzerland
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

When the cars daughter arrives in
America, if ever. she will have some
interesting stories to tell, and more
will be published that she ought to
tell but doesn't.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03
does it that has put in forty or fifty
years in preparation.

The other day the government step
ped in and took 10000 bushels of
wheat belonging to Pacific coast
sportsmen who We're using the grain
to bait wild ducks and geese. A
good step that. Let more work Of the
same kind follow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

Since the first of July of last year
the British claim. to have captured
30,197 Turkish prisoners and 1SG
Turkish guns. They also claim to
have taken 101 ,5S4 German prisoners
and 519 German guns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

The best way 20 deal with the In
dustrial Workers of the World is to
put them. to work. They have an
aversion to work like that Of Zip
VanWinkle to water.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

Since the cities are using electri-
city for street lighting purposes
there is a scarcity of lampposts,
which used to be so useful for quell-
ing riots and disposing of criminals.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

" Well, Nick Romanoff gave the Rus
slams a better government than they
are now under. He may be able to
get some satisfaction out. of that.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

Wonder if any of the gentlemen
who are talking Of being candidates
for congress against the Hon. Frank
p Woods had thought of the posi-
bility of Mr.. Woods not being in the
race next year? y
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

II the new Russian government is
going to give everybody farm the
claims of Nick Romanoff should not be
overlooked. Nick has some reputation
as gardner
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

The kaiser and the sultan should be
careful that they do not get their
prayers crossed. However, it would be
just the same if both prayed to Allah.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

1t is explained that the income tax
does not apply to men in congress,
because it taxes only what men act
nally earn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

The Sioux City Tribune thinks it
might embarrass the national admin
istration for this country to declare
war on Turkey and Austria-Hungary.
The Freeman-Journa doesn't believe
it, but it does think such declaration
might embarrass Austria-Hungary and
Turkey later on.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

From this distance it looks as
though Grand, Duke Nicholas might
be near to restore peace and order
in Russia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

The United States Brewers associa-
ton has declared a severance of dip
lomatic relations between beer and
rum. The dispensation is heart rend-
ing and the parting is enough to
bring tears to the eyes of every be-
holder, The brewers make a touching
attack upon the evils Of strong drink
and hold rum up as the chief offender
1t is the same old story of the pot
calling the kettle black.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

What's in name, anyhow? The
Roosevelt Brothers, grocers, of Ackley
are telling the people that if they are
paying more than SO for -four they are
paying too much
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03
from usual channels. Pleasure as
usual" will also be interfered with.

1t is hard to get away from the
conclusion that bolsheviki and boil
weevil are kindred pests. They ap-
pear to belong in the same category
as the Nv. WIS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

1t would be quite joke on some
body if Hon. Frank p Woods would
not be candidate for reelection next
year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

z Always give our allies in Europe
the benefit of the doubt, if there be
any doubt.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

When you see it in the dispatches
it is true. That is, it is true that
you SEQ it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

INV tudu CHcII grandparents SpSuI AOI
groceries" says the Panora Vedette.
"And still they wonder at the high cost
of living"
The Eagle Grove Eagle says there is
not another governor who is so thor
oughly measuring up to the great dut-,
les of the time as Governor Harding,
with the possible exception Of Cover
nor. Lowden, of Illinois. "These two
governors stand out in these trying
times" the Eagle adds.
The Fort Dodge Messenger says the
letter of Mr.. Gilmore, president Of the
National Model License league, recent
ly circulated in Iowa, is but the fore
runner of many more. 1T indicates"
the Messenger continues, "that the
vets are in the fight with all the fight
left in them and that without opposi-
ton they can win. 1t is we'll to keep
these things in mind"
The Cedar Rapids Republican says it
is hard to determine what to do with
certain >disloyalists, but that every
thing should be done decently and in
order. 1t believes the best thing to do
with alien enemies and native disloyal-
lists is to confine them to interment
camps where they might be kept at
work and thus support themselves in
part.
"Iowa is fortunate in having such
man as Kenyon, because there are too
few Of that kind" says the Sheldon
Mail. This paper has every conf
dence in Senator Kenyon"
1.-THE farmers who are having diff
Guilty in keeping their corn are unani-
mously in favor of drier Iowa." says
the Sac City Bulletin.
The Atlantic News-Telegraph says
the allies are winning because they
have the guns and the ammunition and
the trained men to handle them. 1t
asserts that hysteria, nor loyalty
alone, nor poems and stories, nor mo-
ton pictures of a patriotic nature will
win the war Nothing will win the
war;" the News-Telegraph continues,
except that we supply the things to
fight with. the men to use them and
the ships to carry them over"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

that they do not care for that: The
colonel generally has recipe that
will take the slack out of slackers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

"Most folks spend more for gasoline
now than their grandparents spent for
groceries" says the Panora Vedette.
"And still they wonder at the high cost
of living"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

AS good as America was before the
war, the country will be even better
after the war. Hard-hearted, stingy
old Scrooges are beginning to feel the
spirit Of giving for the first time
Generally speaking the people are
aroused to the fact that life is short
at the longest and that the present
day is just as good as the day of to-
morrow. People are learning to for.
get self and have thought for others
Each passing day they are more
willing and ready to open their
pocketbooks wider than ever before
SO that others might live and feel the
joys of living. If this great good can
be made permanent, isn't it worth all
it costs? Isn't it the kind of religion
the world needs?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03


The Charles City Press says "a pat
riotic congressman should have the
courage to defy pro-German senti-
ment. We want no statesman tine
tured with German propaganda in
ffuence in these times when 100 pei
cent patriotism is demanded"
Times-Republican.
Correct. And the people should
see to it that at the primaries next
June no one is nominated for con-
gress who has not taken a decided
stand against Germany in this war
and who has not. if having the op.
portunity, combatted pro-Germanism
upon all proper occasions. It is moi
enough to support Uncle Sam. It il
necessary to fight the enemy here ant
abroad. "
MAJ 5hfs Il fcesIyfr -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-03

n Sign the food pledge card and keep
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The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13
GRAND JURY CALLED
FOR RoUTT COUNTY

Oak Creek, Jan. s.-Judge John r..
Shumate in the district court last Tues
day ordered grand jury for Routt
county and at once instructed Sheriff
A. H. Chivington to summon a special
venire of twelve men to act as such
jury, the venire to be returnable Sat-
urday.
The judge stated that he wanted tho
grand jury to investigate all violations
of the law in the county and when the
jury is assembled and sworn in Satur-
day he will instruct them more defi-
nitely on their duties and the matters
to which he wishes them to give par
ticular attention.
The sheriff has been busy this week
notifying the men who are to act and
it is understood that they are all old
time substantial citizens with regard for
the law, who will look into all infrac-
tions of the statutes without fear or
favor. It is reported that four of them
come from the vicinity of Hayden and
there is one man from Oak Creek. The
names will be made public Friday even
ing or Saturday morning.
The court convened Tuesday morning,
and the week has been spent in hearing
preliminary motions and in setting eases
for trial and otherwise arranging the
docket.
The regular panel has been called to
meet Monday morning at which timo
the hearing of cases will begin. Due to
the calling of the first grand jury in
the history of Routt county, the present
term Of court will probably be a long
and busy one. Bootlegging and other
violations of the liquor laws are no con-
fined to Oak Creek, but are said to be
frequent at Steamboat Springs, Hayden,
Harris and Yampa. There are also vio-
lations of the gambling laws and rumors
of cattle crimes assaults, fraud and
malfeasance in office which will proba-
bly, be taken up by the district attor-
ney.
The county commissioners met Tues
day and cleaned up all old business 10
that the three new commissioners can
start with clean slate. Bills were al
lowed, but the bonds of the newly elect
ed officers will be passed upon by the
new board. The bonds of the new COM
missioners have been approved by th7
court. All recently elected officials will
take office Tuesday, January 9.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13
GET YOUR HUNTING LICENSE

County Clerk Carleton L. Hubbard
has received his supply Of hunting and
fishing licenses for the year 1917 and
the same are now on sale at his Office
They are pink in color this year.
L "Every person hunting, and ev-
cry male person over sixteen years
of age fishing, must have license
in his Cor her) possession when in
the field.
'tReceipts, regardless Of by
whom issued, will not be construed
as licenses. Every warden of the
game and fish department is in
structed to rigidly enforce the law,
and parties hunting or fishing on
receipts will be prosecuted.'
The above action became necessary
by the game and fish department for
the reason that wardens were continu-
ally picking up hunters or fishermen
without licenses, but who apparently
had paid the proper fee and had secured
receipt in lieu of license.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13


with Mrs. Al Donegan as hostess at the
home OF Mrs. George Hotz. The life
and work of Ralph Waldo Emmersoa
were studied and very interesting
meeting was held
The Merry -GoAround club met with
Mrs. G. l.. Benbow last Thursday. Elec-
tion Of officers was held and plans were
made for party to be given in the
near future.
Mrs. c. c. Wieben and daughter,
Gertrude, of Snowmass left Sunday
night for Denver where Gertrude will be
under the care of doctor for a month.
Word comes from Mr.. and Mrs. H. G..
Borneman who are spending the winter
in Florida, that they are having de-
lightful trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Cramer and
daughter, Miss Clementine, are winter
ing at St. Cloud, Florida.
Mrs. Stratton, Mrs. Augustine and
little daughter, Clara, and Mr.. Bob
Kniphausen spent the holidays in Canon
City.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13
PROPERTIES WANTED

I want some Glenwood SPRING. q
close in properties in partial exchsass
for fruit ranches, stock ranches, Aay
and potato ranches well located. Alss
will list some good ranch property fss
sale. l have inquiries for such Prep
erty and > good chance to sell If p,isss
are right. Give full and accurate Ass-
cription, direction and distance IN.
nearest town. State what impssvsr
ments are On the place and give ysss
lowest price and terms Of sale. II -
numbered state amount, rate Of iness-
est and whom due. If you will exehaaSs
for other property, state the kind want
ed and your preference - to locates.
Don't put . fictitious value On yssr
property II you want to sell. -
A. J. DICKSON,
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13
EASTERN STAR INsTALI.A-
TON AND BANQUET

Aside from the unusual number in at
tendance from both the city and ths
surrounding towns last Friday, there
were many events of the evening to
mark the installation Of officers Of the
Eastern Star and the banquet which fol.
lowed as one of especial interest. As
mark of esteem in which she is held by
the chapter, Mrs. Anna Riggs, retiring
worthy matron, was the recipient of
beautiful boquet Of roses, presented BY
Mrs. Sarah Stuart, and later in tho
evening Mrs. Riggs received q past
worthy matron's jewel, and the past
Worthy patrons jewel was bestowed
upon Mr.. Ernest W. Larmee. Mrs. B.
r. Napier, ON behalf of the chapter,
made the presentation Of these exquisite
emblems, to which the retiring officers
expressed their sincere appreciation.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13
GRAND BALL BY THE B. P. o. E

The most enjoyable ball of the season
was given by the B. P. O. E. at Eagles
hall Thursday night. Two years ago
this order had grand ball and as none
had been given since, the demand for
a good time grew so strong that the
committee who had charge of the pre-
vious occasion consulted with the local
Elks and it was quickly decided to get
together and each Elk invite his
friends. A large number of Elks from
Carbondale, Basalt, Rifle, New Castle
and other points were present, and with
their friends filled the spacious hall
to overflowing.
The hall was tastily decorated by
the wives of the members, in purple and
white, the colors of the order being
used almost exclusively. The blending
Of the colors, interspersed with colored
lights, made a magnificent effect, and
complimentary remarks were heard on
all sides. At eleven o'clock short
recess was taken for the rendering of
the eleven O'Clock toast, which was
ably delivered by Brother Judge Ruck-
er, and the following telegram from
Senator Taylor:
H. B. Washington, D. G., Jan. II, 1917.
Hon. c. NJ. Keck,
Glenwood, Colo.
Heartiest greetings to all the Best
People on Earth and especially to the
ladies. May you all have delightful
dance and many more of them.
EDWARD T. TAYLOR.
The Smith-Keck orchestra Of five
pieces playing "Auld Lang syne" in
which the Elks Joined, and the more
fleet-footed members of the tribe con-
tinued dancing. until late hour.
Punch was served at the hall during the
evening, and a splendid lunch served
at the Motor club after eleven O'Clock.
To the ladies is due the great effort
that was made to make a complete sue
cess of the affair, and everybody is loud
in their praise of the satisfactory man
ner in which the event was handled, So
much so, in fact, that number asked
if this was to be an annual affair. AS
a get together proposition it certainly
served its purpose and the next ball of
the B. P. o. E. is looked forward to
with great deal of pleasure.
The committees in charge were as
follows: Mesdames Thorson, Logar,
Everett and Malaby. Decorations,
Mesdames c. R. Mccarthy, VIM. Lovett,
C. NJ. Keck, Ed Everett, W. W. Crook
and Ole Thorson. Refreshments, Mes.
danes H. R. Logan, J. c. Schwarz, j..
F. Mccoy and J. H. Hartman.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13
a1ENwooD BOYS BURNED

Carl Ful.hum and r. J. ISLANDER
met with painful accident Wednesday
night about 1880 o'clock. The boys
were walking in the electric plant at
Shoshone and in some way large wire
screen put up for the purpose of pro-
lection from the machinery and wires,
fell against them, causing a short cir
cult. They were rendered unconscious
by the shock and quite badly burned.
Dr.. Hopkins dressed the injuries and
the young men were brought to Glen
wood Thursday morning. Both are re-
covering rapidly.
The Glenwood post., 1917-01-13
THE PASSING OF MRS. SHAM

After an illness of many years Mrs.
Samuel Shain has answered the final
call and the funeral was held from the
Masonic temple on Friday, January
twelfth, at one-thirty O'Clock, when all
that was mortal was laid to peaceful
rest in the Masonic plot in Rosebud
cemetery. Rev. johnson of the Episco-
pal church spoke in tenderest words of
the departed, following with prayer,
and Mrs. Grace Everett sang "a Per-
feet Day."
The services for this beloved sister
were then taken in charge by the East
ern Star and the hymn, "Nearer Ny
God to Thee,' was sung.
H. H. French, E. E. Fordham, M. J.
Mayes, John Moore, VIM. Rohr and
Jno. R. Weir acted as pail bearers.
Mrs. Shain was held in high esteem
by all who knew her and the sympathy
of the, entire community go out to the
bereaved husband and those of her fam
lily who were unable to be present.
The floral offerings were many and
included q beautiful star from Erica
chapter, of which Mrs. shain was
member. There were also pieces from
other Masonic bodies and numerous
tributes from loving friends. Under its
covering Of delicate blossoms the re-
mains laid in state in the Masonic
hall until the hour for interment, when
gentle hands and overflowing hearts
could do no more.
"Friend after friend departs:
Who hath not lost friend?"
Mary Rosenberg shain was born IN
Utica, New York, Oct. 15, 1875, and
lied Jan. 10, 1917. She went to Bo'
ton to reside with her sister in 1892
She was married TO Samuel shaiu
March 81, 1901. Came to Colorado II