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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

Heiden, of this city, a student at the
State University at Iowa City. The
two young ladies will spend Sunday
in the capital city with friends. Mrs.
Mccullough will be Joined in Ames
Monday by her sister, Mrs. Bertha
Anderson-Heggie, of Cedar Rapids,
who will accompany her home for a
visit.
Mrs. Chas. Cheyne and little
granddaughter, Mabel Harrington,
went to Williams yesterday to spend
Sunday with relatives.
Mrs. Mary A. Hoag is spending
the week end with relatives in Blairs-
burg.
Mrs. w. l.. Whitman is Satur-
day and Sunday guest of her daugh-
ter, Miss Ruby Whitman, student IN
the Cedar Falls Teachers College.
Mrs. e. C. Stevens has concluded
a visit with Mrs. l.. S. Bunker ana
left Yesterday for her home in Water
loo.
Miss Bessie Hill went to Jewell
this morning for few days stay.
r. l.. Sterling was a passenger
to Jewell this morning, going down
on business.
Howard Baxter is off on few
days pleasure trip to Chicago.
Miss Minnie Bucholtz attended
a play at the Jewell Lutheran col
lege last night.
Mrs. John Wepel, of Kamrar, at
tended the high school operetta, at
the armory last night, land returned
this morning. accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Blanche Wepel, high
school student, who will spend the
weekend at home.
MIR. and Mrs. J. L. Kamrar and
daughted, Alice, and Miss Madeline
Loux have just returned from a
weeks visit in Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry. Stevenson
and daughter, Miss Ruth, leave to-
night for Athens, ILL.,, in response to
a message announcing the death of
the formers niece.
Mrs. G. Y. Boyd, of Duncombe, is
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. f.
W. Mccartney and family
Miss Ethel Myers will spend
Sunday at the Coy Parrish home in
Woodstock.
Mrs. VIM. Humphrey left this
noon for Waterloo to visit her moth
err.
Mrs. Ira Miller and little daugh-
ter returned this noon from a visit
with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. j.
w. Peterson and family, former resi-
dents of this city, now living in Ar
cher, Iowa.
Mrs. A. Roberts and daughter, of
Fl. Morgan, Cal, who are visiting
the formers aunt, Mrs. NJ. B. Van
went to Highview this fore
noon to visit another aunt, Mrs. Matt
Nelson.
Mrs. Theodore Cutler, of High
view, spent the morning here shop
ping.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Paullina Times is opposed to
the proposed teachers pensions. care
the instructors of the present day"
the Times asks, "ready to admit that
they are devoid of thrift" and con-
tinuing it says: eve are heartily in
favor of teachers salaries being COM
mensurate with the education and en-
ergy devoted to the work, but not in
favor of putting a premium on indo-
lence and shiftlessness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
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religion. Russia must separate
state and church and vouchsafe alb
solute liberty in religious thought
and worship. Free speech must also
be assured. Many excuses, it is true,
are committed in the name Of free
speech and q free press, but such
freedom is, after all, the bulwark OF
liberty and the cornerstone of pop
ular government.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The discussion and arguments now
on in Russia anent the organization
of the new government are renewals
Of those used by the patriots in this
country during the revolutionary war
period and emphasizes the fact that
Russia has some men gifted as was
Benjamin Franklin, Charles Carroll,
Sam Adams and other striking char
acters of that day. Russia, it is true,
the United States ever had, but she
also has some of the brightest intel
lects of the time Moreover, her
teeming millions are ready to die for
liberty and if they are pointed to
the light by wise guides the greatest
republic in the world, numerically
speaking, except that of China, will
arise out of the ashes of the old
despotic monarchy. Russia has for
centuries been the worst governed
country in Europe, save Turkey alone,
and it bespeaks encouragement to
liberty loving people everywhere
that the great empire has thrown
off the yoke of oppression and has
taken its stand beside the countries
governed by and for the people. Rus
STA has many trials ahead of her.
The church is her greatest menace,
as for centuries the church has OPP
pressed the people in the name of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

ed in the past few years, and the
amount of money spent on fire pro-
lection. insurance rates ought to be
about fifty per cent lower than they
formerly were The more you try to
defend the antiicompetitiOn insnr-
lance law, the more complicated be-
comes the task.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
This would have to be made by Con

This would have to be made by Con-
gress. To be made Immediately con-
gress must be called into extra session
without waiting for April 16, the
date already set. If this were de-
cided to be inexepient, the pre-
sident could declare that state of
war has been precipited by Germany,
take such temporary measures as he
deemed advisable and let congress
do it's part later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The element Of risk necessary to
gardening makes the game inter
esting, especially if the next door
neighbor keeps a flock of chickens.
Chickens just dote on gardens, that
is just across the street or alley.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

1t is said that. the former car
Of Russia has gone to one of his
farms in the southern part of the
empire to try his hand at agricul-
ture. He is accounted one of the
richest men in the world and it is
likely that after he RECEIVERS from
the shock of losing his crown he will
be happier than he ever was before.
He will not live in daily fear of
the bomb and the revolution.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
STATE OF WAR.

Sioux City journal: Inc recent
sinking of three unarmel American
merchant ships by German submar-
ines has not made any radical change
in the situation as it previously eX-
listed. 1t has, however, brought to
Washington, and will bring to a
somewhat apathetic public, realiZa-
ton that tile existing situation has
been state of war between the
United States and Germany.
Germany made war upon the Unit
ed States when, in defiance of plainly
asserted American rights, it began
sinking American merchant ships
without. warning. The sinking of the
IHousatonic, the Lyman14aw and the
Algonquin, was in each instance an
act of war if the American govern
ment chose so to construe it. lndi-
rectly Washington did so construe
it, though the challenge did not draw
a declaration of war in return. In
stead of replying with declaration
of war Washington replied with an
act of war The arming of American
merchant ships to fight their way
through the German blockade was
as much an act of war as would
have been the sending of fleet OF
torpedo boat destroyers to assail the
submarine blockaders. Either meant
determination to fight the German
submarine navy. The arming OF
merchant ships was deemed the
more desirable because it was believ-
ed the armed merchantships would
prove a more effective means of pro-
tecting American shipping than
would the conveying of them by ma
val vessels.
Apparently there has been a thin
hope in Washington that the early al
tacks on American ships We're acct
dental and that even in the wake OF
our militant response further attacks
upon armed or unarmed American
vessels would not be made. There
never was tangible ground for this
hope, though no less parsonage
than Speaker Clark gave expression
to it., no farther back than the eve
ming previous to the day that brought
reports of the sinking of three Am
erican ships. Either Berlin must
make it's blockade all inclusive or it
must be abandoned. Either Wash
ington must accept the exclusion of
it's ships from trade with the allies
or it must fight for their rights. The
logic of the situation is merely being
carried out when the submarines tor
pedo American ships and the AMeli-
can government turns its guns loose
on the German submarines. The last
lingering hope of Washington or
elsewhere could not survive the sim
ultaneous reports of the sinking of
three American ships. The complete
extinction of this hope, which never
had basis in reason, is the only
change from the situation existing
last week.
The disposition in Washington ap-
parently is to take some additional
measures along the line of aggressive
protection of American shipping
rights. The sending of warships to
the danger zone to operate against
the submarines has been suggested.
Until now the navy department
seems to have regarded this as mex
pedient. The strongest neral protest
against the continued assaults on Am
erican shipping would be, of course,
conveyed by declaration of war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

Uneasy lies the head that wears
the crown, especially after such a
clean sweep as happened in Russia
few days ago. The despots OF
Europe, it may be believed are shaE-
ing with terror. They really amount
to nothing when the people finally
the reigns of government.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The Alton Democrat, referring to
the Iowa senators and their eXplana-
tions, says "the long and short of the
matter is that they were trying to
play politics, and cheap politics at
that"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

Indications are at present that the
legislature will re-submit at a spec
ial election the question of univer
sal suffrage. The bill authorizing
re-submission has passed the senate
by vote of 80 to 13 and it is be-
lieved it will pass the house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
DO A LITTLE WINKING.

Boone News-Republican: Quite
evidently the legislature is not going
to call Attorney General Havner's
bluff on the blue sky law question,
and we would advise the attorney
general to make up his mind to do
a little winking, just as all attOr-
neV generals have done before him
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

There are a few people in this
country who are SO prejudced
against Roosevelt that they refuse
him credit for Offering his services to
the government in time Of need.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

Senator Kenyon might as well cut
out talk about the big eastern papers
not being willing to tell the truth, !"
says the Cedar Rapids Republican,.
What are they able to conceal? The
senator has his voice left and we have
not noticed that the papers are refus-
ing to print whatever he says. II he
knows any secrets, if he will tell them
the papers will print them"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The severe winter might have
killed a lot of clover and grass, but
at is believed that the dandelions
are safe.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

1.-THE resignation of Senators Ken
yon and Cummins is what the patriot
ic citizens of Iowa most DESIRE" says
the Estherville Vindicator and Repub-
1ican.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

There has been two and one half
years in which to prepare for just
such an emergency as now confronts
this country, but sad to relate we are
little nearer being ready than we
wereN when the European war brok>
out.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

At last report Col. Roosevelt had
not landed his eXpeditionary force
in France. However, he is ready
for action as soon as the government
gives him authority.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The Humboldt Republican says la
ter events are proving that the senate
|tlibusters were right, and it predicts
that ultimately they will receive more
praise than censure
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

Farmers who have corn to sell
are not complaining at ninety cents
and one dollar per bushel, but the
fellows who must buy feed looks al
light.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

Have you tested your seed corn
and did it average well?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

THE Iowa Legislature is after a
Tipping trust" observes the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil. "The game is rather
small, but we hope the solons will
succeed in bagging it. There is nc
such animal as good tipping trust.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
TO GUARD THE
POWER PLANTS

Albany, n. Y, March 26.-The
request of the Buffalo Chamber of
Commerce that the power plants at
Niagara Fall be guarded by national
guardsmen was granted by governor
Whitman. The request was made
after rumors of plots against indus
trial plants were circulated
The finest toilet goods, at Teed's.
d-f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

"There hasn't been a lower house
of the Iowa legislature in twenty
years" asserts the Britt Tribune,
that has accomplished SO little in
constructive legislature as that of
1917"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The Des Moines Capital says that
the revision of the code, which the
general assembly contemplates, is a
large undertaking; that it is legis-
lation, the remaking Of all the laws
Iof the state; that it is work which
ought to be done with the great
est care; that the right men for
the job will not be easy to find. IF
"a new code is ordered" the Capital
concludes, cit will be by far the
most important work of the Thirty
seventh general assembly,"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The Marshalltown Times Republi-
can suggests the amendment of this
new state banking department by
the enactment of stiff inspection
law for private banks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27
(From Mondays Daily.)

Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Lee returned
home from Milwaukee, Wis, recently
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-27

The Cedar Rapids Gazette says
that as a result Of the vote in the
general assembly on the road bill
mud roads will be continued and the
whole matter will go over to the
next general assembly. I'm inter-
vening time" the Gazette adds,
sentiment may take such definite
form that road legislation Of some
sort can be enacted"
eff bob-white is given five years
to live in>peace," says the Waterloo
Times-Tribune, hes likely to be-
come such a good companion that
nobody will want to kill him."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
PROFIT BY THIS
Don't Waste Another Day.

When you are worried by backache;
By lameness and kidney and bladder
disorders
Don't experiment with an untried
medicine.
Follow Minot peoples example.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here's Minot testimony.
Verify it if you wish:
Mrs. l.. j. Smith, / Phillips Court,
says: 81 suffered for long time
from stiffness and lameness in my
back. I had sharp, shooting pains
through my kidneys and dull, bear
ing-down pain through my loins and
limbs. I had headaches and dizzy
spells. My kidneys showed signs of
weakness. Doan's Kidney Pills re-
moved the complaint"
MORE THAN TWO YEARS LAT
Err, Mrs. Smith said: "Doan's Kidney
Pills cured me and ! haven't beer
bothered since"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same thai
Mrs. Smith has twice publicly recon-.
mended. Foster ilburn CO., Props.
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19

mage of about 5000, and il. is expected
that the first will be ready in about
five months. Mr.. Denman is prom
inent San Francisco attorney, with ex-
tensive experience in admiralty prac-
tice.
President Wilson has requested
Major General George w. Goethals to
take charge of the building of 1000
wooden merchant ships for which the
shipping board has contracted.
The administration is anxious to
take advantage of General Cocktails
ability as an organizer to rush the
construction of the ships at top speed.
He has announced his willingness to
serve.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
AND MORE COMING

The stern father had consented to
the engagement and the young fellow
was wildly elated.
He loved fair Flossie for her good
ness, Of course; but she was also the
daughter of a very wealthy father
And his gratified excitement showed
in his voice and face.
ooh, we'll, Brown" said the old man,
as he thoughtfully eyed the cigar the
sutton offered him, "you needn't be SO
conceited about it. You're the seventh
young chap I've accepted as pros
pective son-in-law this year, and I'm
expecting two more to come along
next week."
"W-w-what" stammered Brown. 81
II don't understand what you meant
cit MEANS" said the elderly cynic,
amusement for my girl and free CT
CARS for mel"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
DONNYBROOK HAS NEW
COOPERATIVE STORE

A stock company has been formed
at Donnybrook for the purpose of TAX
ing over the stock of the Golden Rule
store at that point which is owned by
]. F. Chisholm. The store will be OPP
Grated upon cooperative basis, along
the lines that obtain in the manage
ment of the Rochdale stores of Eng
land, which scheme has proved so pop
ular and satisfactory in the rural dis
tricts of that country. The entire
stock of the Donny brook concern has
been taken by residents in the vicinity
of Donnybrook and as soon as an in
ventory can be completed the new
organization will take over the CHS
holm stock and thus will be initiated
the first store of this character orgna-
lied within Ward county. A store up
on this same plan is now in successful
operation at Lansford and in the state
of Minnesota there are $50 CO.
operative stores conducted along
the lines of the Rothdale system.
The plan under which these stores are
organized provide that stockholders
may own from one to five shares of
stock but in either event he can have
but one vote at the stockholders meet
ings. 1t is expected, but not guaran-
teed that holders of stock shall receive
per cent dividends on their stock.
| After providing for this the profits are
to be distributed among the patrons
Of the store in proportion to the
amount of their purchases. This ap
plies to patrons who own no stock as
we'll as to those who do. All business
will be for cash or, in lieu of cash the
customer must give the management
security for his account, consequently
there will be no loss from poor ac-
counts, much desired boon with the
average merchant. Chains of these
stores will do their buying in common,
thus giving them the benefit of large
purchasing power. The management
of the store is entrusted to a board of
five directors chosen by the stockhold-
ers. The present board of the Donny-
brook Cooperative store consists of
the following we'll known and respon-
sible farmers and business men of
Donnybrook: Fred Johnson, presi-
dent; w. A. Pullen, vice president;
Olaf Rib, secretary; Steve Terhorst,
treasurer, and J. F. Chisholm. The
new concern starts business with
abundant capital and the very best
prospects of success. Its growth and
methods will be watched with consid-
cradle interest by many who have
grave doubts as to whether the prac-
ticability Of cooperative merchandise
ing will prove successful.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
IF YOUR CHILD rs CROSS,
FEvER1sH, CoNsT1PATED
Look Motherl II tongue Is coated,
cleanse little bowels with "cali.
fornIa Syrup Of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
"California Syrup Of Figs" because in
few hours all the clogged-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out Of the bowels, and you have
well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep 1t handy be-
cause they know Its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie Of California Syrup Of Figs" which
contains directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
INCOMPATIBILITY

A young man named Older knew an
old man named Younger.
Old man Younger had son young
err than Older and another Younger
older.
The older Younger liked the young
er Older, and the older Younger's elder
was pleased. !,
But the younger Younger disliked
the older Older simply because he was
younger and the other was older.
Friction grew between the Older
Younger, the elder Younger and the
younger Older through his dislike OF
the younger Younger, and to this day
the Olders and Youngers do not min.
gle.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19

"The rough and ready bluejacket is
a figure of the past, and in his stead
stands either machinst or a special
list; the percentage of the unskilled is
extremely low on a modern battle
craft" says Robert G. Skerrett in the
New York Sun.
To train recruits for the United
States navy the government establish
ed training stations at Narragansett
Bay, R. l.; Great Lakes, ILL.,; Norfolk
Va, and San Francisco.
Some of the boys (and girls) at
work at the naval training station at
Naragansett Bay are shown. No. l.,
recruit at rifle practice; No. 2, trying
on life belts; No. 3, women yeomen at
work; No. 4, group of new bluejackets
learning parts of naval vessel.
Foreign and American observers
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
CHILDREN EXCUSED If
THEIR LABOR is NEEDED

Attorney General VIM. LANCER has
notified the county superintendent of
North Dakota that the compulsory
school attendance law will not be en-
forced this spring if farmers desire to
keep their children out of school to
assist in putting in the crops.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
9-YEAR-OLD GIRL ALLEGED
VICTIM OF HARVEY MAN

w. S. Deal of Harvey, prominent
farmer and poll hall man, was arrest
ed charged with serious crime
against nine-year-old, the arrest be-
ing caused by the child's father. Deal
was released on $4,000 bond. In 1915
Deal secured the republican nomina-
ton for sheriff of Wells county but
was defeated in the fall by Hampton
Lyness, who was defeated by Deal at
the primaries.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19

sailor covered with Old Glory. Please
note how cleverly the top is covered
with the starry field, the brim with the
red and white stripe, while the band
is of white pique reinforced with
strip of blue velvet ribbon crossed in
front.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19
|UPPER- W/LLIAM DENndAN
LOWER GEN. GOETHRLS

Photos by American Press Association
William Denman is chairman of the
recently appointed federal shipping
board, which plans to build immediate-
~ thousand cargo vessels construct
ed of wood to meet the loss of tom
mage caused by Germany's submarine
warfare. The ships are to have a ton-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-19

ESTRAYED-From my. place at San
ish, two grey geldings, weight POO
H.; grey mare, weight 1900 lbs;
/ white mare, weight 115O TBS. All
were sharp shod and had trimmed
foretops. Notify Dan Conan, Jr.,
Sanish; or H. j. johnson, Burling-
ton, N. d. 4-12-tfc