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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
MAY DECIDE ADAMSON
EIGHT HOUR LAW

Washington, March 5y-The su-
preme Court may decide the Adam
son s hour law tomorrow. The court
meets at noon and the emergency
legislation which President Wilson
forced through congress to avert a
nationwide strike of railroad men
which would have tied up the traffic
Of the country may be deCreed con-
stitutional or unconstitutional at
that time. Should this decision not
be among those handed down tomor-
row there is chance that it may be
handed down next Monday Railroad
men say that upon the courts de-
cision in this case depends the amic-
able settlement or renewed fight be-
tween the railroad operators and the
trainmen. The law was to have gone
into effect January /, but pending
the Supreme courts decision the adj
ditional pay of the railroad men I'M
der its provision has been held up. If
the law is declared constitutional
the 400, 900 railroad men will receive
this additional pay.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Real Estate Transfers.

Dora Berggren, ct al to J. c. Jen
kinson-w 1890 ne 21-S9-24
$1.00
o. G. Nelson and VT to o. Anfinsor
-wd-lots Z and s, blk 5, M. & II
addition, Ellsworth.-S1 10000.
r. "a. Welp and VT to A. F. Schra
!, der wd---lots and z and north
feet of lot s, blk Z, Kamrar.-s1.O 90
C. A. Rodine and VT to S. M. John
son--wd-lot 4, blk 8, Ross addition
.~stratferd. --$3 SOC. 90. ,e.zla
j. Anderson to c. X. Hoversten-
I wd-ea NV. 9-SS-23.-s14,24O.O0.
Fl. J. Buell. and WI to Chas E. Read
-wd-sw Sc 81 and NJ ne 34-SS-25
$2O,230.00.
N. r. Ostrem and WI to A. P. Holt
NV 19-S7-23.-$13,O00.
Casper Edvenson and VT to J. T
Cartney-wd-s and ea sw 1886
/ 24.-ss9,00O.
Mary Hughes to II. e. Myrah-wd
ISL Sc Sc 11-SS-24.-S3,42O.00.
Casper Edvenson and VT to Sam
M. Hall---wd--na ne l1-SS-24.--
SIS, 100000.
S. M. Hall and VT to Casper Ed
venson-wd-ea ne-sw ne 1929.
-$26,40O.00.
G. T. Squirting and VT to f. w. Fei-
lesonwd--w! ne 2S-S7-26.-S14,-
10000.
ivy Gertrude Satire to H. f. Satire ct al
---wd--sw 2-S6-25.-$3G,400.O0.
Dora Berggren, guard. to J. c. Jen-
ACKNOWLEDGING lis ne 21-S9-24.
-s550.oe.
Annie G. Smith, tr to S. W. Hawks
-wd-lot Z, blk 2, Lawn Hill addi-
ton, w. C.-s5OO.oo.
j. w. Bateman and VT to Whitman
& Hampton-wd-wa se-5 and ne
s., 5-S-S9-26.-$39, 10000.
Whitman & Hampton to II. l..
Huddlestun--wd-- se-5,
S-5-S9-26.-$42,O 100000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
new HOSPITAL TO:
Be BUILT IN f0k!0

Toxic, March 5.-The announce
ment is made that fund of 1000
600 yen or 100000 for the con-
struction at Toxic of the new st
Luke's international hospital has
now been completed at luncheon
given by the japanese advisory coun-
Gil The Japanese contributed 49,
600 yen from Emperor Yoshihito
The remainder has either been con
tributed or pledged in the United
States.
The proposed hospital will replace
the present st. Luke's hospital,
which was founded by the American
Episcopal mission many years age
and which has achieved a reputation
throughout the far east.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
STAND OF THE SEN
ATORS FROM IOWA

Washington, d. c., March s.
Both Senator Cummins and Senator
Kenyon, yesterday refused to align
themselves with senators who signed
the manifesto favoring the admins
tration's armed neutrality bill
The position of the Iowa senators
is that they did not believe President
Wilson should be clothed with broad
and unlimited power in the present
crisis; that the power given him
should go no further than to arm
ships for defense against submarines
and that congress should reserve for
itself action which would be either
a declaration OF war or which would
in all probability lead to war.
Eastern newspapers, which are
urging arming of ships and other
warlike action, are bitterly criticiz-
ing senator's who stood out against
the armed neutrality bill
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
An Appreciation,

Eds. Freeman-Tribune: A few days
envelope that contained a bulky
package. You can imagine how pleas
ed l was when | found in it twelve
letters from my old neighbors in my
Immediate vicinity, containing words
lof cheer, and good wishes for my
future health and safe return home.
i 0, how it cheered my heart, and |
lthought--"O, the good we all may
do, while the days are passing by"
They are passing very swiftly and
what we do must be done quickly for
the days that have passed will never
return.
There is no sorrow liken to I'M
availing sorrow. So let us speak the
word Of cheer and praise before it is
too late and we will not have to say
when we look at the dear face for the
last time, If | only had been a little
more patient and loving before it was
| too late. Let us resolve that 1917 shall
find Us more alert, fora word fit
lly spoken is like apples of gold III
pictures of silver They have CIV
en- hope and fresh courage to many
a despairipg soul and they have be-
gun the fight anew and felt that life
was worth living for some one cared.
And now dear Freeman Tribune
let me thank them one and all
through your columns and let them
know that hope soon God willing)
ito look into their dear faces. for
There are no friends like old
friends" Yours,
Mrs. Geo. S. Jacks.
Chicago, H., March l.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
PHOSPHORUS smoke
USED TO SAVE SHIPS
Completely Hides Fleeing Vessels
From U Boats = Apparatus
Displayed In Philadelphia.

The mysterious smoke apparatus
with which British steamships have
been provided to protect them against
submarine attacks was seen for the
first time several days ago in Phila
dclphia. Two drums are attached tc
the afterdeck, one on each side of the
ship. Each drum is filed with phos
phorus.
When the lookout sights a subma.
rine an order is given to fire the phos
phoruS in the drums. Almost imme-
diately heavy clouds Of black smoke
begin to pour from the phosphorus con-
tainers. The ship is entirely envelop-
ed in the smoke and leaves such long
trail in its wake that the submarine
cannot locate the fleeing merchantmen.
Five British vessels now in the port
Of Philadelphia are equipped with the
Smokers"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
CHARGED [ WITH TAP
Ping GAS LATERAL
Leslie Beal Has a Hearing Eefore
Judge Tucker-Bound Over to
Grand Jury.

At hearing before Judge Tucker
over to the grand jury on the charge
Of tapping the gas pipe of the Web
ster City Gas Co., at his residence i'll
the Burleson house, corner of Second
and Grove streets. He was arrest
ed Sunday evening upon the charge,
information being filed by Night
watchman Bert Williams after inves-
LEGATIONS which were made by Police
man Thompson. His cash bond for
appearance yesterday was fixed at
$500 but the bond for his appear
ance before the grand jury has not
yet been fixed.
The Beals have lived in the resi-.
dence five months and during that
time have paid something like IS gas
bill for cooking purposes. Suspicious
were strong, but it was not until in
vestigations gave foundation for a
thorough search in the basement Of
the residence, that the place of tap
ping the mains was discovered.
Where the gas pipe ran along the
joist close to the flooring, there was
ample room on the other side Of the
joist for an additional pipe, attached
to the lateral before the pipe enters
the meter, and the other end OF the
false pipe attached to the mains on
the other side of the meter. The pipe
had been only recently placed and
the evidence introduced at the hear
ing was considered by the judge
strong enough to warrant further in
vestigation. Mr.. Beal gives no light
upon the findings of the police, re-
fnsing to comment upon the matter.
1t is penitentiary offense to tap gas
pipes or electric wires.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Woolworth's Profits.

Register: The outstanding feature
of F. w. Woolworth company's report
for 1916 is the showing of 1901 cents
profit on each dollars sales. For a
number of years the arrangements OF
the various ) and 10-cent chains
have been trying to attain what they
term the 'bullseye," that is, 10 cents
profit on each dollars gross, and the
Woolworth chain is the first to at
tain it.
The surprising part of this feat is
that it was accomplished in a year
when the prices of commodities were
at their highest point, and in year
when the company increased its
chain by lis stores.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
CHINESE CABINET
RESIGNS OVER WAR
Cabinet Wanted to Break OF Rela.
{. lions With Germany;
President Opposed.

Picking, March 5.--The cabinet
yesterday decided that China Should
join the United States in breaking of
relations with Germany.
This decision was submitted to the
president who refused to approve the
cabinets action, saying such power
rested entirely with him.
Premier Tuan Chi Jul immediate
ly resigned and left for Tien Tsin ac-
companied by several other members
of the cabinet
The resignation Of the entire cabi-
net is expected.
Parliament is virtually unani-
mously in favor of the opinion of tho
cabinet. The leaders Of all the po-
litical parties are adversely critics
ing the presidents position. The
vice, president of the republic SUP
ports the action of the cabinet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
WORKING FOR THE
new NATIONAL PARK
Bridge Planned Across River Near
North McGregor,

North McGregor Ia, March s.
The neighboring city of Prairie du
Chen, Wis, just across the Missis-
sippi, is now working for 100000
bridge across the Wisconsin river to
Glenn park, which will be, with the
beautiful Iowa scenery and river and
islands, the Mississippi Valley Ma
tional park.
The Prairie du Chen Commercial
club, the Crawford and Grant coun-
ties farmers are. uniting in raising
the money for the bridge, and $15,-
900 has already been subscribed.
Another project being put forth
by the farmers of both counties and
business men, too, is railroad to
run from Lancaster, the county seat
|of Grant county, to Mount Hope,
Bloomington, Fatch Grove to Prairie
du Chen, where it will connect with
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
and Burlington roads.
Now that the two Wisconsin coun-
ties are in the Mississippi Valley Ma
tional Park association, the people
are working in every way possible 70
unite With Iowa in making it sue.
cess.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Will B. Ready.

st. Louis, Feb. Although
shakespeare said there is nothing
in name" VIII b. Ready of 6033
Gates Avenue, this city. has proved
an exception to the rule by Offering
his services as fighter in the Unit
ed States Marines.
Ready, whose name sounds like a
slogan for national preparedness
weighs / 80 pounds and is over feet
tall. He is pronaunced a marvel OF
strength by physical examiners. al
though few months under the re-
.quired military age. He was re-
Iquested to obtain the consent of his
parents or defer his enlistment.
Will B. Ready says he will be
ready when his parents and the L.
Is. Marines say the word.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
KILLED WHILE try
ING TO keep RECORD
Child, Never Tardy, Killed by Auto
Running to School.

New York, March 5.-Lavena
Nelson, 6 years old, had never been
tardy at school.
She had only five minutes the 9th
er day to reach the Butler school
West Nineteenth street and Marshall
boulevard. She was running as fast
as she could across Ogden avenue at
South Troy street when an automo-
bile struck and killed her.
Herman Van Sand, driver for the
Northern Mosaic Tile company, was
held for the CCroner's inquest. La
vena's mother was Frustrated when
the police carried the. body to the
home at 1880 South Albany avenue.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Lose Little Son.

+ Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Miller of Des
Moines have Just lost their five year
old son from diphtheria according tc
advices received by Mr.. Miller
brother, Ray w. Miller Of this city.
The child was their only one and has
only been i'll since Tuesday after
noon. Clark Miller is son of S. II.
Miller and was reared to young man
hood in this city where the family
have many friends who Will deeply
sympathize with them in their be-
reavement.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
New Salesman and Foreman.

Henry II. Nicholson has accepted d
position with the Hanson & Tyler
Auto company as salesman. j. {.
Fowler, who has been with Hanson
G. Tyler at Fort Dodge during the
past year and half, has accepted
this city. Both of the above gentle
men have already entered upon their
new work
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
BELIEVE It IS
A BOMB PLOT
Enough Explosives Found in Hotel
Room to Destroy Entire City
of Hoboken, New Jersey.

Hoboken, March "a wholesale
bomb plot including a possible plan
of attack upon President Wilson, is
believed to have been discovered here
today. Fritz kolb was arrested in n
hotel and enough explosives We're
found in his room to destroy the en-
tire city. However, there were no
caps on sixteen finished bombs. At
police headquarters it was reported
that K0lb had confessed that he had
accomplices, who are being sought,
that intended going to Washington rs
soon as possible to get the presi-
dent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
HAS NOMSINKABLE LLFEBOAT.
PhiadeIphian lnvents New colIapsible
Craft.

A collapsible, nonsinkable steel life.
boat has just been patented by Yves
Andre Bougct, native of Philadel-
phia. which will probably be used by
the United States in case of war.
The inventor has been working on the
idea for three years and is planning
to give demonstrations of the new
craft in waters in and near Philadel-
phia.
The boat is supposed to be entirely
different in construction from any 9th
er iifeboat and, although practically
room than an ordinary lifeboat. The
nonsinkable feature is made possible
by means of two air compartments
placed in the bow and stern.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Local Representative Wanted.

Jewell products are sold with a
guarantee to replace failures. This
requires the services of local man
who has some spare time and can
look after the interests of our Gus
toners. The work would also in
Guide the Introduction and sale OF
new fruits and flowers.
!. If you are not interested, please
call this to the attention of someone
you think would welcome the posi-
tion. If you are interested, write at
once for particulars. Address: Ser
vice Department, The Jewell Nurs-
cry Co. Founded 1868. Lake City,
Minnesota. 2Sd3f1*
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Small Blaze.

The ]. r. c. Hunter home caught
fire Saturday about o'clock from
sparks from the chimney and the fire
department was called out. The blaze
was soon eXtirguished and no serious
damage done. This is the second
time this winter that this residence
has had an alarm of fire from burn
ing chimney. Many roofs in the city
have caught from similar cause
this winter when chimneys full of
SCOT have been burning out.
e. d. Curtis of the Curtis Floral
company, and f. f. Turpin OF near
Stanhope, have each just purchased
new 4-passenger Overland cars.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
THE SAD STORY Of
LITTLE BABY ONCLEY

Des Moines, March Maybe it
was the story of a little child that
had something to do with the intro
duction Of the bill to eradicate tuber-
called one of the greatest constructs
liIe measures yet introduced during
1.-The present legislature
Maybe the mental picture of that
two year old baby, held immovable
in plaster cast and steel jacket, had
something to Go with the messages
|of two governors who recommended
to control animal tubercu-
losis in Iowa.
Maybe the story of this little
baby's helpless condition had some
thing to do with the fifteen state SEN
ators on the committee on agricul-
ture when that committee wrote the
great measure to stamp out tubercu-
losis in the cattle of the state.
Of course, other factors entered
and were seriously considered such
as the three million dollars annual
loss entailed by tuberculosis in the
cattle and hogs, but it is suspected
that baby fingers tugged at senator
ial heart strings in>t the writing OF
the bill.
Baby Oncley's home is at Fayette
Her father is professor in Upper
Iowa University and her mother be-
fore her marriage was trained
nurse. For some reason the Oncleys
We're compelled to install dairy
cow as the wet nurse of the baby.
Unfortunately the cow had tubercu-
lOsis. The udder was infected. The
dairyman did not suspect this COW
though she had been in ill condition.
The parents did not know this. The
milk from the diseased udder infected
the baby. The Emphatic glands be-
came involved, then the disease ex-
tended to the region of the spinal
column. The child suffered excruci-
ating pain. Distracted, the parents
took their baby to Rochester. The
X-Ray diagnosed tuberculosis. Later,
an operation was performed at the
Iowa University Hospital. For six
months the little body was held i'm
movable in steel jacket. An eX-
tension was attached to one foot.
Through the sitting heat of summer
the baby lay. She is improving they
say, and her parents are hoping for
her recovery. Maybe, if she lives,
she VIII not need to walk with
clutches. Maybe she will not be de-
formed
And thousands of other Iowa ba-
bies are daily imperiled. The tuber-
culous dairy COW is menace to
them. The state has blundered
long enough. Thanks to Governor
Harding and the men of the Iowa
Legislature, steps are being taken to
repress this source of danger. May
be baby Oncley's crucifixion will
save the lives and bodies of the
thousands.
Advertise in the Eraema n Tribune
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
PRICE OF NEWSPR|NT
GREATLY LOWERED
Federal Commission Accepts Manu-.
facturers' Plan.

Washington, d. c., March g.
The federal trade commission accept
ed today~a proposal by newsprint pa.
per manufactures that it fix a price
for their product and named $3.50 q
hundred pounds as, reasonable
price. Higher prices were set for pa
per in less than car lots and for sheet
paper.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
THE OLD FLAG

Up, up, with the old flag!
Up, UP, to the sky!
II live must the old flag,
Then some one must die!
Up, up, with the old flag!
And wave it afar.
If peace means the old flag,
1t also means war.
For, was not the old flag
Born out Of the fray?
Then why pull the old flag
Adown in dismay?
Twas justice that gave 1t,
'Tis justice that calls;
IT'S more than a ribbon
To hang from our walls.
Twas truth that unfurled
1t out in the past:
If truth it did symbol
The symbol must last.
Twas home love that gathered
Its votaries then;
TITS home love that brings them
Together again.
Twas patience and valor
That kept it so long:
Then patience and valor
Must still be our song.
Up, up, with the old flag!
Up, up. to the sky!
Oh. God, bless the old flag!
Thy truth must not die,
rev. James Deans in Pittsburgh Chroni
cle-Telegraph.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Coming Back Home.

n. F. Christensen and family, who
removed to a farm near Mason City
last year, will return to this city
soon, Mr.. Christensen having sold
his place there. This will be pleas
ing news to the many Webster City
friends of the family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Lost,

Red Irish setter dog, small white
star in breast and little white on
toe of left hind foot. For reward
notify DR.. Berg, Webster City. Ia.
tiff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

For sale-S0 acre farm in Mime
sofa, 2 miles from market, complete
set of good buildings. II sold before
April 1st will leave seed for next
crop. Price $3.50 an acre. Write F.
w. Fratzke, Pemberton, Mimi, or in
quire of A. II. Lohmann, Webst II
City, Ia 3-5f2t2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06
Attention Farmersi

Don't wait till you need your discs
and plows before you get them
sharpened and repaired. but do It
now. G. F. Bisscll.
3d2f1t1 Opposite the fire station.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

Mrs. J. c. Robson. who has been
i'll with grippe for the last three
weeks, was able to be out upon the
streets Saturday for the first time
since her illness and has resumed her
place in the rest room today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

The Past Noble Grand association
will meet with Mrs. A. H. Quincy,
627 Division street, Thursday after
noon at $50. A good attendance is
hoped for.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

The San Tox medicines. only at
Teed's. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-03-06

The newest in jewelry and watch
es at Teed & Teed's. diff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-10
Arsenal Strikers
Force u. S. to Act
Government May Use Own
Employees to Finish Work
at WatertoMn

BOSTON. Nov. 9.-The probability
that. in view Of the attitude OF union
labor, the government would proceed 20
cornlete with its own employees the
building construction work at the
Watertown arsenal held up by a strike,
was indicated in a statement to-nlghI
BY Stanley King, assistant to the sec
rotary Of War. The work is being done
81 nresent for the War Department by
private contractors.
Mr. King returned 20 Washington 70
night 10 report 20 the Secretary OF war
after conference with building trades
couneil leaders who are directing the
strike He said that the War Depart
ment was much disturbed By the action
Of the Building Trades Council he
Rad come here. he added. with full au-
.boritv 10 settle the difficulties az the
areenal. hut had been informed by the
labor representatives the unions "g % ~
not settle on any basis unless the ar
Department was able 70 induce Ihe
Navy Department and the feasury De-
partment 70 enforce closed snop, con
ditions on construction WORK Delhs
done BY them at the new SS'oOv'oSOVO
shipbuiidng plant az Squantum' az thg
new General Appraisers stores ana
elsewhere in this city. ~
The conference, according 20 VI.
King. developed there was no complain
about wages, hours or conditions oil
WORK at the arsenal, and that the cause
Of the sympathetic strike was 70 en-
force absolutely closed shop condllons
IN ali construction work being done Dy
the government in this district.