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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
Back TO Hi. First Love.

Ensign Henry Hesse Of the Salvation
Army has arrived in Altoona, Pa, to
take charge of the Industrial home,
having left $1,000 position as expert
auditor to re-entcr the Salvation Army
ut $1S week
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
Establishe. Government Control
and Prohibits boarding and
Speculation Provides For
One Administrator, Who Will
Be Herbert c. Hoover.
OF FOOD
BILL, NOW A LAW

Establishes governmental control
over foods, feeds and fuel.
Prohibits boarding and speculation
affecting supply. distribution and
movement Of foods.
Provides for one administrator, who
will cooperate with other agencies
OF the government.
Authorizes seizure Of boarded nec-
essaries.
Prohibits the use Of any food mate
rails in the production Of distilled
liquors except for governmental
purposes; provides against impor-
tation Of distilled liquor during
the war; directs the president to
take over all distilled liquor In
bonded warehouses.
Authorizes the president, whenever
he considers 1t necessary in emer-
gency, to fix a reasonable" price
for coal and coke.
Provides for a system Of federal
licenses Of production. Transports
ton and distribution.
Authorizes the president to fix q
minimum price Of wheat at 81 per
bushel.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
EnoIishwomen Busy,

or the 800 different processes in mu-
milton work upon which women are en-
gagged I'm England two-thirds had never
been performed by woman previous
to 4 year ago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
NO CHANGE IN PRICE OF ADJ
MISSION.

Tickets to the state fair appear
to be about the only things left
that have not gone rOcketing into
the skies of exorbitant prices.
There will be no change what
ever, except that the visitor will
get more for his money than ever
before. Adults 80 cents; children
between \ md Is years, % ccntsy
general admission after 5 p. M,
Is cents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
OBSERVE CHILDREN's DAY.

Friday, August -. will be Chill
dren's Day ct the state fair. All
tic littIc folk under iifte>u years
admitted free, and the fair .,tssa-
aGemcnt wo,1ld he pleased to ~ =,
not less than nifty Thousand of
them swarniinE over the grounds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
Public Must Help Out.

Mr.. Hoover is going to do a great
deal, rs he has already done, through
the voluntary efforts Of the people to
conserve food and prevent waste. He
also is going to rely to a large extent
on the force Of public opinion to back
him up in the enforcement of the new
law. It will be with this in mind that
he will give out before long a series Of
statements covering his plans.
One thing which cannot be overlook
ed is that while the bill was pending
leaders in congress were told repeat
edly 1t must be passed and something
must be done to effect lower living
cost, because the unrest among the
poorer families In the cities was grow
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
STATE FAIR TOO DIG TO SEE
IN ONE DAY.

No use killing yourself or try
Ing to zee the whole OF the Iowa
State Fair In one day. II can't
be accomplished. The most sem
sible way Ii to cnmp ON the
grounds n few days and do the
big show in comfort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
This Proposal Is To Be
Made by Chancellor
in Reichstag Speech
on Thursday
Berlin Stirred
By Peace Hope
Liberal Press Says Gov.
ernment Has Brought
Itself Into Line With
Reichstag Resolution

COPENHAGEN, Sept. ss.-Dr. MI
chselis, the German Imperial Chancel-
lor, will discuss the Belgian question
and German peace conditions in
speech next Thursday, according to tbs
"Neueste Nschrichten," Of Munich. The
Chancellor will declare, the newspapers
says, that Germany is ready TO reestab-
lish Belgian independence II the En-
tente powers agree to restore the Ger.
man colonies and 70 give up their poll
icy Of territorial and economic con-
guest
The correspondent at Vienna Of the
"Berliner Tageblatt' says:
"The replies of Turkey and Bulgaria
will be forwarded 70 the Pope to-day.
Turkey demands that her territory
shall not be violated Bulgaria de-
mands that her frontiers shall be regu-
lated in accordance with the principles
Of nationality"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
La Toilette Attacks
War and Wilson in
Speech to Socialists
LHr me As.ocIated Pres,l

TOLEDO, Sept. 23.-Denouncing war
ir general and the United States demo-
cratic government in particular, United
States Senator Robert VI. ha Toilette,
Of Wisconsin, addressed large gath
ering in the Coliseum this afternoon
under the auspices of "the Peoples
Church." made up of Socialists headed
by Professor Scott Nearing.
Mr.. La Toilette attacked the Ameri-
can press, declaring that American
newspapers are for the most part con-
trolled by the war party" the financial
interests Of the country.
He declared that his remarks in ST.
Paul last week were misconstrued and
that he was being deliberately mis-
quoted throughout the country.
"I am one citizen of the United
States who is ready TO go against the
wall TO preserve democracy" said Sem
ator La Toilette.
Mr.. La Toilette declared that the
President of the United States swayed
Congress to such an extent that the
declaration of war was not the repre-
sentative opinion of democratic gov
eminent.
In discussing the tax feature in con-
rection with the prosecution OF the
war the Senator asserted that wealth
has won and the people lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Eat Less Candy; Aid
France, Says Hoover
Especial Correspondencel

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-France is
desperately in need of sugar and has
appealed to the United States for help.
France wants 100000 tens of sugar
from this country within the next
month, and more later.
Mr.. Hoover conferred with President
Wilson yesterday regarding the French
appeal, and last night dictated the fol-
lowing statement fo- publication:
"We have received a request from
the French government that we allow
them to export from the United States
100000 tens oil sugar during the next
month. and probably more at later
period.
"Our own situation IS that we have
Just sufficient sugar TO maintain our
normal consumption until January l,
when the new West Indian crop be-
comes available TO all.
"Our consumption is a. the rate Of
ninety pounds per person per year-a
little under four ounces per day per
person.
"The French people are on a ration
Of sugar equal tc only twenty-one
pounds per annum per person-or at
the rate Of less than one single ounce
per day per person; a LITTLE more than
the weight of a silver dollar each day.
"TLe English and Italian rations are
also not more than one ounce per day.
"The French people will be entirely
without sugar for more than two
months if we refuse 10 part with enough
from our stocks TO keep them supplied
with even this small allowance, as II is
not available from any other quarter.
Sugar even TO greater amount than
the French ration is human necessity.
II our people will reduce by one-third
their purchases and consumption of
candy and of sugar for other uses than
preserving fruit, which we do not wish
10 interfere with, we can save the
French situation.
.In the interest of the French people
and Of the loyalty we owe them TO
divide our food in the maintenance of
our common cause, ask the American
neonIe to do this. 1t is unthinkable
That we refuse their request"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Germany Yields
To Argentina;
War Is Averted
Berlin Repudiates Luxburg 8
Acts at the Last
Moment

BUENOS AYRES, Argentina, Sept
23.-Just as the Argentine Chamber OF
Deputies early this morning was pre-
paring 10 vote on the question OF
breaking diplomatic relations with
Germany on official communication
was received from the Berlin Foreign
Office. The note disapproved Of the
ideas expressed by Count yon Luxburg,
the German minister here, regarding
Germany's cruiser warfare"
The word Cruiser" left some doubt
in the minds of government officials as
70 whether or not Germany intended
10 modify her submarine campaign. A
declaration of war b. Argentina on
Germany, however. was postponed by
the receipt Of the German note.
Foreign Minister Pueyrredon later
gave out two notes which he had re-
ceived from DR.. Luis B. Molina, the
Argentine Minister at Berlin. The hrst
reads:
81 confirm my telegram of Septem-
Der 81 and am transmitting the exact
text Of the note from the German gov
ernment in reply TO your communica-
ton. As you will see the satisfaction
cannot be more ample or definite. This
note was delivered personally 70 me
nv the Imperial Chancellor, who has
lust returned from Munich and who
repeats the sentiments of the note in
a most expressive and definite manner.
There is no doubt, therefore, that the
German Empire condemns the conduct
of Luxburg, whose opinions were pure
ly personal. You may be sure the Ger
man government will faithfully keep
its promises"
The second message received from
the Argentine Minister says:
Il have TO inform you of the untruth
Of the report sent out by the enemies
of Germany that the Kaiser has sent
Luxburg a message approving his con-
duct and has offered another diplomatic
position TO him. The government has
denied the report by wireless"
The Chamber Of Deputies will meet
tomorrow afternoon 10 take definite
action on the messages from Minister
Molina.
Deputies Veyga and Arce opposed
each other in a duel with swords to-
day as result of words passed in
Saturdays debate in the Chamber on
the German situation. Veyga, whose
remark caused the challenge, was
wounded in the arm. Deputy Arce
considers that mis- honor has been sat-
istied.
LONDON, Sept. ga dispatch from
Buenos Ayres 10 Reuters Limited says
that Argentina has received note
from Germany which has given com
plete satisfaction TO the Argentine gov
arup,ant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Germans Now Seeking
Property in England

LONDON. Sept. 23.-Dr. Christopher
Addison. minister without portfolio in
charge Of reconstruction, speaking at
Huddersfeld last night, referred 70 the
activity Of the Germans, who ne said
were trying TO obtain supplies OF ma
teriaIs for munitions and building from
different parts Of the world. The Ger,
mans. he said, have been making ana
still are making efforts TO acquire con-
troll of great mineral deposits, even
attempting TO purchase them IN Eng
land during the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Wilmington Official
Refuses to Affirm or Deny
GraUe Was Opened

WILMINGTON, y. c., Sept. 23-When
SHOWN Judge Bingham's statement to-
D'ght Dr.. c. T. Ncsbitt, County Super
1'endent Of Health, admitted that no
.olf' order had been presented to him
S5ieenng the disinterment of Mrs.
'o,ngham's body but again declined 20
.'y whether a permit for such a pro-
"galng had been issued.
". Nes0.tt declared he would not
%y that he did not issue the permit
~. sau mat he would not say that he did,
-N permits Of such nature were mere
sanitary measures, did not constitute
public record and were usually issued
mere public health was not en-
..'sugered when requests came from
Inc superintendent Of the cemetery
'Vuid make no statement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Germans Seize Boys
And Old Men in Bruges

HAVRE, Sept. 23.-The German mill
tary authorities az Bruges, Belgium,
are conscripting forcibly all the boys
and men Of that city between the ages
Of fourteen and sixty TO work in NUM-
ton factories and shipyards.
The rich and the poor, shopkeepers
and workmen, all are being taken, only
the schoo! teachers, doctors and priests
escaping.
The Germans virtually conducted
raids in the city, according to reports
received here, seiZing men IN their
homes. in the streets and in all public
places. The provincial committee has
been ordered BY the Germans to re-
lease 70 per cent Of its staff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Congress Plans
An Inquiry Into
German Plots
House to Get Resolution for
Investigation of Attempts
to Influence Members
Especial Core spondcncel


WASHINGTON. Sept. pa resolu-
tion for an investigation # propaganda
and other German efforts to influence
members Of Congress probably will be
introduced in the House tomorrow
Members of Congress have discussed
tn nature of the resolution and the
advisability of it. Chairman Flood Of
the Foreign Affairs Committee has IN
dicated that his committee would IA
vorably report such a resolution. Al
though there are members who think
the executive department should con-
tinue to handle the situation.
Since the publication of the Bern
storf message members Of Congress
have received from various sources fur
ther information tending to show that
German efforts to influence public opln-
ion have been made in almost every
city in America. Congressman have
become more and more suspicious OF
their "neighbors" in public places.
Recent incidents in public dining
rooms nave convinced members that
spies are trying to pick UP information
through these sources.
"Just let two or three prominent
members OF Congress sic down at a
table in a public dining room and get
their heads together, as though
they were talking in a confidential
wav." said a member to-day. land II
r;II NOT he five minutes until some one
will come in and take a seat az d
nearby table and do everything pos9atole
to pick up bit OF information. ma. t,,.
has occurred frequently in the last few
mnrks.n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Germans Used
U.S.. Minister to
Hide Bomb Plot
Lansing Exposes Violation of
American Trust in
Bucharest

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-How Ger
many "shamefully abused and exploit
cd" the protection of the United States
by secreting in the German Legation ut
Bucharest, after the American govern
ment had taken charge Of Germany's
affairs at the Rumanian capital, quaint
ties of powerful explosives for bomb
plots and deadly microbes, with in
structions for their use in destroying
horses and cattle, was revealed to-day
by Secretary Lansing.
1t was another of the series of Mr..
Lansing's disclosures of German in
triguc, made public without comment in
the same manner as the Won Luxburg
kilograms, which have brought Argen-
tina to the verge of war with Germany;
the Won Eckhardt letter from Mexico
City and the Won Bernstorf telegram
asking the German Foreign Office for
authorization to spend $50, 900 to infu-
ence Congress.
The latest story is told in a report
to the State Department from William
Whiting Andrews, secretary of the le-
cation at Bucharest, and a letter from
Foreign Minister Porumbaru Of RumA-
MIA.
Parcels and boxes taken into the Ger
man consulate at Bucharest with dis
play of great precaution aroused the
suspicious of the Rumanian govern
ment. On August 27, 1916, the even
ing prior to the date Of Rumania's dec
laration of war, some of the cases were
taken to the German legation, located
in a different building from the con-
suate. Convinced that the boxes were
not taken away from the legation by
the German diplomatic mission on its
departure from Bucharest, the Ru-
mania authorities later ordered the po-
lice to find and examine their contents.
The police communicated with Ameri-
can Minister Vopicka, then in charge of
German interests, who reluctantly as
signed Secretary Andrews to observe
the search. The boxes were found
buried in the garden Of the German le-
cation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Kerensky's Proposals

Then Vladimir Lvoff arrived at army
headquarters, the "Rech" says. with
three alternative proposals from Pre-
mier Kerensky. The first was the res
ignation of Kerensky. the second was
the formation of a directory within the
Cabinet, with the participation of Ker-
ensky and KornilofF. and the third pro-
vided for the appointment of kornilof
as dictator.
General Korniloff. the newspaper
SAYS, chose the directory. but VI. Lyotf
falsely announced to Kerensky that Kor-
nilof had commissioned him 10 present
an ultimatum demanding that he be
given sole dictatorship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Germanamericanism

From The Sta1,s-Zeitung. September 22)
The Colonel is going to speak in Chicago
before the foreign born. He can repeat TO
them his speech he once delivered in tb~ Iall
Of the Berlin University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Most German Papers
Approve German Reply
To Pope's Peace PIED

BERLIN, Sept. 23.-It Is generally
pointed out by the Berlin press that
Germany's reply to tho Papal peace
proposals impresscg by virtue Of It's
dignified tone and spirit in contradic-
tion to President Wilson'S reply TO the
Pope, and also on account OF the sb-
sence Of all vilifcat!on Of Germany's
enemies.
The Liberal press IS especially jubi-
liant because the government unrs-
sevedly has brought itself into har-
mony with the Reichstag peace resou-
ton. Pan-Germsn and ultra Conserys-
tive newspapers, with one exception.
are Unexpectedly moderate in their COM
ment. The "Zeitung am Mittag" says:
at must be admitted that. the Ger-
man reply heaps fiery Goals on the
heads of our enemies. After President
Wilson's nastiness and the presumption
of the French Foreign Minister, VI.
Ribot, and his followers. we have here
a document which, marked by dignity
and reserve, is alone detected By an ap-
preciation of the brotherhood Of men.
Eve declare ourselves ready TO enter
into negotiations on the basis OF tho
Papal mediation proposal. We say so
quite frankly. We approve the ideas
Of right before might, Of freedom OF
the seas, Of the association Of society
Of nations, Of disarmament 10 a feas-
ible extent and OF al arbitration court.
We are seeking peace a permanent
pesce-along these lines.
"Once upon a time, months ago, this
also was President Wilson'S pro-
gramme He for the present has aban-
doned it, because, IS he says, a trans
formation Of German continent and
viewpoint must first set in. This argu-
ment has now also collapsed"
The "Morgen POST says: "It the
German note does not take the oppor-
tunity of occupying Itself with the
Belgian question and details in general,
this manifestly is prompted by a de-
sire to create an atmosphere in which
the peace commissioners could move
about unhampered, and, further, for
the reason that discussion of indi-
yidual problems would but bring on
fresh controversies
The "Morgen Post" and the "Berliner
Allgemeine Zeitung" join the "Germa-
MIA" In pointing out that the German
government has unreservedly placed
itself on record as approving the
Reichstsg's peace resolution, and that
no doubts are possible that il is actu-
ated by the same peace desires as is
the great majority of the German peo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Omission of Belgium

Several newspapers concur in stat
ing that the omission OF direct refer
ence 10 Belgium amply is atoned for in
the official admission that the govern
ment approves Of the Pope's mediation,
and as a further circumstance that this
moot point is accounted for in the un-
equivocal acceptance of the Reichstag's
action Of July 10.
The "Tageblatt' says:
"A specific statement on thi- point is
not necessary in view Of the declsrs-
tions contained in the note. Presup-
posing that the opposing parties will
not refuse 10 surrender the German
colonies, Germany will yield up Bel
GUM. This much is established. Ger
many, in principle, is ready tc restors
Belgian independence.
The "Borsen Zeitung" observes that
a careful perussl of the note reves .
very definite declarations OF conce,-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

Rererberations Of yesterdays
German plot disclosures inrotriH9
American citizens-BritGin long
kne1c of Judge Cohdlon'S act,cI-
ties-Friends of Irish Freedom
bnrk back to Clan-nG-GdeL Page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
Mrs. Binghan1'S Brother
At Lockport, N. Y, Denies
Relatives Opened Grave

', Although the bulk Of Mrs, Robert
'ei'h Bingham's $7O,OOO,OOO fortune
,'S left to relatives, codicil, which
a, : executed at later date. left S5,-
''"Vo to Judge Bingham. Al the pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
British Destroyer Sunk
Near English Channel

LONDON, Sept 23.-The Admiralty
announced tonight that British de-
stroyer had been torpedoed and sunk in
the approaches TO the English Channel
by a German submarine. Fifty Of the
crew were saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

This incident again demonstrates the
danger to the British navy from the
German submarine bases or the North
Sea coast. at Ostend and Zeebrugge.
The Channel. since early in the war,
has been kept clear of U-boats and free
for the transportation of troops, by
means Of nets ana concentration OF
patrol vessels.
The northern approach TO the Chan
mel. where lie the great submarine
bases. has been a hazardous place for
shipping, however. as no way has been
found TO blockade the boats. Sub
marines that can run submerged for
MANY hours find it easy to escape the
vigilant destroyers that hover of the
coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24
wFATH

-, TO-DAY and tomorrow. Warmer
,o.morrov. Moderate southeast
10 south winds.
Pull Report on raEc la
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-24

LONDON, Sept. ga dispatch from
Buenos Ayres to Reuters Limited says
that Argentina has received a note
from Germany which has given com
plete satisfaction 10 the Argentine gov
rNnnt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-09
5OFFICERS FOR
EACH VACANCY
More Than 100000 Appli-
cants for Training
Camps.
(Rx Associated Press.l


Washington, May 9.-More than
100000 men-more than five times as
many as can be accommodated-have
applied for admission to the sixteen
officers training camps which opened
yesterday to begin developing the men
who will lead American armies to be
raised within the next four months.
About 81, 900 have qualified for admis-
sion and from these 10000 will be Sc
lected and placed under intensive In
struction within the next ten days.
Men already holding commissions in
the officers reserve corps began re-
porting at the camps yesterday. The
remainder, the $500 assigned to each
camp will report by next Monday
when organization of infantry. COM
panies for the first month of hard
drilling will begin.
Those reporting yesterday found
work of preparation for their reception
well advanced. Modern cantonmentS
have been constructed wherever nee
essary.
From among the 10000 men under
training, 10000 will be chosen at the
end of three months to become Of
flcers of the companies and battalions
of the first army of 100000 men to be
called to the colors about Sept. l, un-
der the selective draft system. The
remainder who qualify will be as
signed to fill vacancies in the regular
army or national guard or will be
commissioned In the reserve corps
and held to fill up gaps in the COM
missioned personnel OF regiments at
the fighting front when American
troops get into action.
War department officials declare
that with the opening OF the camps
the nation is now started on its
road toward adequate military pre-
paredness.