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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

Ever since the United States has
been at war with Germany, Theodore
Roosevelt has been insisting that this
country should declare war on Ger
many's allies, but the administration
has not yet arrived at like con-
clusion. However, Italy is now COM
planning that the United States is at
peace with Austria and that Austrians
in the United States are regarded as
being loyal to the interests of this
country. There should be no distinc-
ton in the United States between
Austrians, Bulgarians, Turks and
Germans so far as this wars rela-
tions are concerned. Those nations
are doing all they can to defeat the
allies of this country and as mat
ter of fact all are our enemies and
all should be so regarded. Before the
war is much older 1t is likely the ad-
ministration will come around to the
Roosevelt view, as it did on prepared
ness, CONSUMPTION, the sending OF a
force to France, etc. Italy iS-Qow OF
the opinion that the United StAtes
could help Italy by declaring war)Qn
Austria and the United Stat~A TT
* 40 ~ wifho,,t mnnsaAe euS IT,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

nois superintendent says: "The pub
lie schools should not assist in per-
petuating a foreign language in the
home and foreign view points in the
community" An Iowa superintendent
is careful to explain that German is
taught in the elementary grades in
his schools because "German-Ameri-
can grandparents aai many parents
demand it."
A typical condition is that in Bal
,timore, Maryland, where the intro
duction of German as subject of in
struction in elementary schools in
1874 was partly due to the fact that
there were a large number of Ger
man private schools in which the att
mosphere was entirely German. BY
the introduction OF German into the
public schools the private schools
were eliminated and the children
gradually came under the influence
of American ideas. In this City the
superintendent reports that "The
number of pupils taking German has
been reduced so that now German
is taught only in few instances in
the seventh and eighth grades" In
st. Louis instruction in German in
the elementary schools was discon-
tinued in the SOS. In Cincinnati agi-
tation against the continuation of
German in the schools has resulted
in the reduction of the number of
children studying German in the
grades from 1890 in 1867 to
1000 in 1918. German has been
taught in all grades of the element
AIRY schools of Cincinnati for 76
years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
THE PRESIDENTS TALK.

That was fine address delivered
by President Wilson a few days ago
before the American Federation of
Labor at Buffalo, and the Freeman
Journal can subscribe heartily to
every word the chief executive utter
ed, as reported in the newspapers.
When the president was pacifist a
few years ago it was hard to agree
with him, but now it is pleasure to
listen to the sledgehammer blows he
is giving the pacifists at this time,
He says they are only aiding Germany
in demanding peace under present
conditions and to just the extent that
they are aiding Germany they are in
Turing America. Germany has only
contempt for pacifists in this country,
but is ready to use them as she is
ready to use anything to her advan-
tage. When Woodrow Wilson talks or
writes he covers the ground well and
usually says the things that should
be said. The criticism the Freeman
Journal has to make of the president
in his dealing with the war situation
is that he doesn't wake up soon
enough and doesn't use enough firm
lisss III III dealing with lss;ag@ies here at
home. He is slow to act where the
situation demands speed. But he is
improving and is getting more ginger
every day. He gave the enemies OF
| the United States at home some real
hot ones in his Buffalo address and
if he hews to that line to the end the
end will be reached sooner than il
will if he becomes luke-warm and
handles traitors with kindly consid-
Grafton. The Huns here at home are
entitled to no consideration whatever
Every last one of them ought to be
interned or sent out Of the country
and the president ought to say sc
without hesitation or excuse and then
see that they are dealt with accord.
ingly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
LEVINE PRO-GERMAN.

1t is very apparent that Nakolai
Lenine, leader Of the Russian revolt
against the Kerensky government, is
German sympathizer and is work
ing in the interest of Germany. If
that is not true, the German govern
ment has made the mistake of trust
ing Lenine, and Germany can be re-
lied upon to know its friends. When
the revolution took place last winter
Lenine was in Switzerland, fugitive
from his own country. Germany. as
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
There may be little reason for the

There NAV be little reason for the
al Ia to practice economy in
Jofd Ji.Sture of money, but he
pan and Vtce it in the consumption
oSsy spent Soaring apparel, fuel, etc.
NJ nome 70 matter how wealthy. has
thS MIS- it, upon any preteNt whatever,
to, Se wasteful of the necessaries OF
life that are needed by our own peo-
pie and our allies in Europe. 1t is
not question now of saving money.
It is a question of saving the neces-
sites, of which money is not one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
Marriage Licenses.

S. T. Hosmer, age 81.
Carrie M. Sexy, age 10.
Alva E. Bolston, age 81.
Laura Smith, age 16.
Geo. H. Blood, age 81.
Mae A. Grill, age %.
Carl E. Swanson, age %.
Mable Allen, age q.
Willard Merritt, age %.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

The girls who are now getting a
business training because so many
young men have enlisted in the army
may find it to their great advantage
later on in life. 81
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

All Iowa will be interested in what
Senator Kenyon may say of the Eur
opean situation when he gets home.
No man in the state will have more
influence in impressing the people
with the real condition "over there"
than he, because the people will be-
lieve what he says.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

Germany, in burst of indignation,
has denied that her soldiers abducted
French girls and made them work be-
hind the battle lines. To prove Its
assertions in this connection it insists
that the girls abducted were well treat
ed and defended against improper
treatment and given religious advant-
ages.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

Germany sank nineteen ships for
Norway last month, which makes Nor
way madden than ever at the United
States. She doesn't get offended at
Germany, because Germany has assur-
ed her that it is with sorrow that the
ships are sunk and that Germany is
doing it in the most friendly way and
with the best Of intentions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

The German language is not as
popular with students at Grinnell as
II used to be. The German enroll
ment this year totals only "a, CONF
pared with 50 last year. The num-
Der taking French has more than
doubled. In a recent interview Pres
ident Main expressed his opinion On
the subject as follows: "In the past
we have given German the pre-enin-
emit position in the study of foreign
languages. While the war will by no
means permanently destroy our in
terest in the great German literature.
it will tend to open our eyes to the
true worth of the romance Ian
guages"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

While Kerensky may not be per-
feet and may make many mistakes, ne
is evidently man of courage and re-
sources and appears to be the only
leader of prominence and power IN
whom the allies can rely. II he
proves unstable and vascilating the
allies certainly have little to hope for
from Russia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

The agricultural papers are adVis-
ing farmers to leave their corn In the
fields as long as possible and when
cribbed to see that it has plenty OF
ventilation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

1t would help some of Great Brit
ain would get rid of its king. True,
the king doesn't amount to much OF
anything. He does no harm, nor
good, for that matter. The royal
family is simply an appendage like
the vermiform appendix that nobody
knows why it is. While England is
very democratic in it's government,
some people cannot understand the
situation to be as it is with a royal
family having its hands in the ma
tional treasury.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

The Des Moines Register thinks
that by the time this war is over
many people will be amazed at the
way they have been able to econo-
mize.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

even though such action may again
emphasize the fact that Col. Roosevelt
is the clearest visioned man in this
country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

DR.. Shauenbefger is an emlnenuy successf0
Specialist In the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
He has a long-established reputation. resulting
from his large practtce ana extensive hospital
experience, which have made him SO proficient
that he can name and locate u
few minutes. He has successfully treated many
Of the most dinicult cases Of Chronic Diseases
Of men and women That Is why his reputation aia;.
sshE &c 3 s. e0ns.nnsa sss y,s s,.a
ysafteI year w .toDee Lnef doctors nave made
v S.ssnai,snherrer tre4ats Diseases of the Eye,
Ear Nose. Throat. Lu1fGs. Heart. Blood. Skin.
Riades. Lave" cSonsuraption IN an early stage, Ca.
tarrE Ringing IN Ears eng Is Deafness. Paralysis.
Nsuaeia Epilepsy sara Meadse ess., G Rbs
,natismsa' g Sc fonts AID muscles. Also treats
diseases, q Of woiten scientifically.
PILES CUlED WITHOUT KNIFE.
FissuHe. Pistla and 'ther. rectal diseases
treated wfithou .hrgical ot.-egor 1891
SurAioal Cases and Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent: easily excl
ted and irritable: weak and debitated; tired
mornings: without ambition. energy or strength;
ifeless easily fatigued: distrustful. and wfthou!
confidence In YOURSELF Have you sunken. RED
or blurred eyes: pimples on your face: weak
back, or deposit In urine3
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially desired
" lWfOSH treatment 8u0 luCOIItCI OldkuOSto AoSe
often resulted In the worst Affections. Vartcocele
Hydrocele, Blood Poison. Syphilis. Unnatural
Discharges, Weakness, Emissions, Debility,
/. Nervousness, Dizziness and Defective Memory
which ruin body and mind 1t Is highly impor.
tant you obtain the services of physician who
has established good reputation for treating
these diseases.
DIR. Shallenberger has made years of study
of Private Diseases of men and women. He
I knows and uses the most scientific methods Of
u treatng them. Hundreds of women suffer I'M
Void agony with diseases which have been neg
acted or unskillfuly treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him. You should consult
him &c you have any Chronic Disease. Spec
yiaiist who has made lifetime study of such
diseases Is certainly prepared to give you the
best results. and If you are sick, you need scien
tiic treatment.
DR. Shellenberger spares no effort to cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean as
much to him as to the patient. Most OF his new
patients come through the recommendation o.
others whom he has treated.
He prepares nearly all his medicine from his
own special formulas. and uses nothing bu
pure drugs.
Consultation and Examination Free and
Confidential. ~ as
Address letters to
DIR. wILBERT SHALLENBKRGER
= 700 Oakwood Blvd. CNICAssth
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
CARE FOR OURSELVES.

Capital: In face of the facts we
are not prepared to tolerate music
which is a part of the German prop
uganda, nor teaching of language
which has grown to be a part OF Ger
many's defiance. of the world. We
are prepared only to take care OF our
selves and to fight for our homes and
firesides. Heaven knows We did not
seek this war. We have been unpre-
pared. We have not entered upon it
in a happy spirit. We have gone at
it as man who does something that
he feels compelled to do.
SORT THE CORN.
Register: Now is the time to recog-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
CONSERVATION AND BANoUETs

Nearly all the newspapers in the
country are devoting much space in
urging the public to conserve in ev-
cry way possible, that we may have
a surplus of foodstuff to forward to
Europe, not only to feed our soldiers,
but to feed the soldiers and desti-
aute people of the allies.
This is, as it should be, patriotic
duty We owe to humanity, and every
loyal citizen will be glad, not only
to do their part toward conserving
food that ordinarily would be vast
ed, but will deprive themselves Of
many of the customary big eats"
that were considered essential.
We are urged to deprive ourselves
of wheat bread at least one day each
week; We are urged to have at least
one meatless day each week; to use
as little sugar as possible.
This no doubt is what many of us
will be compelled to do before the
dove of peace finds a lighting place.
However that may be, it is apparent.
if we may believe what we hear,
that a great deal of effort, paper and
ink may as we'll be conserved, unless
conservation is practiced all along
the line.
It will be hard to convince the pub
lie of the necessity to conserve when
they read in the next column of a
luncheon at the --- hotel to re-
ceive reports of teams who have been
collecting for the war environs COM
mittee; and banquet will be tender
ed to General ---- at the -----
club, for three hundred and fifty
guests! Every day we read some
thing in tine papers about some
luncheon, dinner or banquet given to
seRsens &h9 las sample ample means to buy
not only the necessaries, CGir iu <,
uries as well, if desired. no matter
what the cost. Often these banquets
are rendered to men touring the coun.
try preaching conservation!
OF course it all depends on the
angle from which those matters arr
observed, but, it always has. been e
mystery to me, why the average hui
man must be wined and dined as ar
inducement to do his duty!
To organize, a community club
business mems league, chamber o.
commerce, or in fact any meeting fol
the benefit of the municipality, coun
ty, state or nation without the "bis
eats" would be a fizzle! Why?
The young men of the nation, nov
in France, have rendered their lives
(H need be) to preserve liberty; ant
without the "big eats" and at thu
munifcent sum of one dollar a day
Let US be consistent, and practice {
little of what We preach.
An Observer.
The observations of observer" ar
timely and to the point and call at
tention to a matter that should b
considered seriously. The write
thought when the banquet was give,
in this city at the close of the late lilo
erty bond sale campaign that it wal
in bad taste and entirely out o
place. This is no time for feasts ant
spreads and the sooner lodges
church associations, conventions, con
gressional and presidential functions
recognize this fact the better will !
be for the cause of conservation. A
all banquets much food is wasted an.
If the banquet is held late at nigh
or at a time other than the usua
meal hour all that is consumed Il
wasted. Yes, worse than wasted, be
cause the banqueters would be bettel
off physically without these indulgen
ces.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
G. T. McCAUL1FF, NJ. D.

Office over Browns drug store,
corner Of Des Moines and Second
streets. Calls attended day or night
Both phones.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
DR.. F. E. WHITLEY, \
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Webster City, Iowa.
Office rs Des Moines street. Res.
idence 72S First street.

MARY N. NELSEN-HOTCHKISS,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence at 614 Di.
vision street. Office hours 8 to II
q. m; 2 to S p. NJ. Calls answered
Both phones.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
WESLEY MARTIN,

DR.. R. W. H0MAN,
Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist.
Spectacles accurately fitted.
Hours 8 to IL q. M; 2 to s P. m.
Office 712 Wilson Ave. Dr.. brakes
former location. Martin phones, Of.
fee 40, residence 140ia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
DR.. E. S. MITTERLING,
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.

Over Orpheum Theatre. Hours, s
to 10 a. m. / to 6 p. m. Phone Mar
tin 1853.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19

DR.. + A. BoYsEN,
ever AuAs lMuellcr's hardware
Marsi5 aes 1ndepen'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-11-19
SORT THE CORN.

Register: Now is the time to recog-
nize thai
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-12
TOWER OF LONDON
DESTINED TO BE
FAMOUS MUSEUM
rev Assoe,atsd Press

LONDON, Eng.-The Tower Of
London is favored as the place des-
tined to become England's greatest
war museum because a moat sur
rounds it in which could be displayed
the German submarines captured in
the war. The Crystal Palace and 9th
er less famous places that have been
offered as sites for the museum pos
sess no such feature.
In housing the relics Of the present
war in the ancient Tower Of London
there is no thought OF displacing the
historical exhibits it now contains
The collector will illustrate the op-
erations Of the navy all over the world
and of the army on all the fronts. The
admiralty, the war office and the
ministry Of munitions will deposit in
the museum a large mass Of official
exhibits.
1t is planned to hold a preliminary
exhibition during the coming summer,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-12
GIVEN MEDAL TN 1917
FOR BRAVERY IN 1876

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.-Few in
stances are believed to be on record
where there was such an interval be-
tween an act of valor and its recogni-
ton as in the case Of Benjamin C.
Criswell of this city; who recently
was awarded the congressional medal
of honor for Distinguished bravery
in the battle of the Little Big Horn
river, in Montana, June rs, 1876"
Though the award was made March
6, 1917, it was only a few days ago
that Criswell received formal notice
of it or the medal 1t granted.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-12
MONTANA CONVERSATIONAL MAKES
HER FIRST FORMAL HOUSE SPEECH

ficials who understand the home,
women can be encouraged to conserve
food. By using women We can con-
centrate the attention OF women on
large questions OF the nation. Women
must learn TO thi1E Of food in carload
lots, in transit, in storage, in the
board OF trade, and in the national
market, as we'll as in the small por-
ton on the family table.
Our higher educational institutions
have been turning out a large body
OF women who are trained to deal
with fundamentals from a scientific
standpoint.
I'VE have in these women a new
source of service which we should
not waste at this time. feel sure
that these women will be capable and
faithful in doing this constructive
work. 1t would be to the advantage
Of the government to utilize the ser
vices of trained women in the place
where they would count the most for
the country during this present crisis
and also in the future. 1t will bring
the home woman into closer cooper
alton with the government.
Food conservation on a national
scale is but the natural outgrowth Of
woman's traditional work. Women for
the past have been concerned with
the immediate preparation of food
from one meal to another. They must
now consider the food supply for the
year. They must be Individually con-
cerned with the food supply for the
whole country. And now. as we face
the International problem Of feeding
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-12

the people the responsibility is placed
on all Of US.
I'VE know that with our unparal-
leled resources and improved methods
Of production there is no need for any
one to go hungry.
Women must take an intelligent
and responsible share in the worlds
work If we are to see that all the
people are fed all the time"
A tremendous ovation greeted the
conclusion of the, speech. Chairman
Lever, of the Agricultural Committee,
rose as the applause subsidized. Mem
bers thought he intended to oppose
the amendment
Il should represent neither the chiv-
airy nor the good Judgment of the
Agriculture Committee If offered
any opposition to this amendment" he
said.
This brought the third ovation.
The amendment carried unanimous
ly amid the fourth and iast outburst
Of applause. Miss Rankin showed
every attribute Of a member of con-
gress. While reporters were still
struggling with their notes of her
speech, prepared eopies-not too long
of the important parts Of her speech
were handed to them.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-12
BEAUTY CHATS
If You Wear Glasses
By EDNA KENT FORBES

selling Chat for the girls who must
wear those atiiictions-eye-glasses.
liked that one immensely.
you see, was born with rather
weak eyesight for my mother had
worn glasses since girl, and my
father went partially blind In later
life. had glasses put on me when I
started school: my eyes we're too
weak TO see the classroom black
board. I didn't mind them then 30
much-though they were q nuisance
ct playtime. - ...,s
But when grew up-it seemed I
never could look pretty. Those
hideous goggles made me look years
older, and like an old maid, II / put
on pretty dance frock. They didn't
seem to ft Il, somehow. had to
wear spectacles, too-m nose Is too
small TO support the regular eye
glasses
But I found that by taking awful
" good care OF my eyes, and by choos-
Ing work that didn't strain them
that / could 60 without them at
parties, for the lights were soft, and
l never had to look closely at any
thing. Can you fancy how free I felt
during those hours when wasn't
burdened with spectaclesf But I've
discovered this--that tiny rims Of
tortoise shell on glasses are really
becoming to meas they are on most
women. and q few men. wear white
gold pieces around my ears, so that
part isn't conspicuous. You know,
look q bit literary / was so fasci-
mated by the discovery that started
making up q lot Of loose-ftting and
avf1lly artistic gowns-and really, I
seem even to have made over my per-
sonality. ! found also, that oval
shapes were more becoming than
round ones-and the brimless glasses
TO be preferred to gold rims.
Maybe some Of your readers. who
have hated glasses a. have, VIII
ind that by experimenting they can
make their afiiction really q part Of
their general. attraction. =
Thanking You for reading such .
long. long letter. !
DOROTHY - (