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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

T. Il i
The peace proposals of the Prussian,
war lords will receive scant considera-
ton at Washington. The people Of
this country agree with President
Wilson that the word of the present
German government is worthless and
that any negotiations entered into with
it would be useless and q waste of
time. Never in the history Of the civil
lized world has a government fallen SO
low in the eyes Of mankind as has the
imperial government of Germany, due
to the fact that it has lied SO shame
lessly that nobody can believe any
thing it says. In this respect a nation
is like an individual. The town liar
IS known by all his lneighbors and by
everybody having anything to do with
him and nobody thinks Of accepting
his word for anything. Washington is
right in its view of the! veracity OF the
German government, which govern
Ement richly deserves the detestation
and condemnation of every right
thinking man and woman in the world
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
julius Hermann, Pioneer.

The Freeman-Journal the other
day stated that Julius Bermann, who
has just bought the interest of the
Oppenheimer estate in the Open
heimer & hermann store. came here
in 1s4s. me date. Of course, should
have been 18s4-a transposition Of
the types Being responsible for the
error. & &. ,.3 u,
A humber Of Julius friends, how
ever, noted tbe mistake and have I'VE.
"kidded" him a good deal about hav-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The people of this country, at least
many of them, wonder how it will
be possible for the Red Cross to fur
nish food and clothing to our sol
diers held as prisoners in Germany
What assurances can they have thai
the food and supplies will not be ap-
propriated by the Germans for their
own use. True, the Germans may
promise to deliver them and may
insist that they have delivered them
but If there are any managers of the
red cross who are SO simple and
foolish as to believe anything a
German officer says the sooner such
managers are replaced by men and
women of ordinary sagacity the bet
ter will it be for the red cross. A
nation whose officers will deliber-
ately violate treaty obligations, car
ry defenceless civilians, including
women and children, in slavery, sink
passenger ships Of neutrals with
out warning and then murder the
helpless victims while floundering in
the sea, will have no compulsions
in stealing food and clothing sent to
prisoners. From this distance 1t
looks very much as though the red
cross in attempting to furnish sup
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The feverish haste in which the
war department at Washington is
now trying to get ready for war
reminds the Freeman-Journal of an
occurrence that happened some thir-
" years ago. The late ]. D. Hunter
and some other Webster City men
were going to Dubuque to attend q
convention. There was crazy
woman on the train in charge Of 2
sheriff who was taking her to the
hospital at Independence. When the
train pulled into Waterloo people
were. seen running from all direc-
5tions, toward the depot. nothing un-
when "a train pulls into sta
ton. The erazys.wpnan turned to
the sheriff and askedss What are all
those people running. for!' ITO catch
the train. z replied the yoficer.' The
woman relapsed into silence for "a
moment and asked: why didn't
the internal fools start ;sooner?'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
80 PER Cent
ASK EXEMPTION
Attorneys Assisting Registrars Al
Court House Estimate That
Mpay Are Making Chains
for Exemption.
IEW RULING ON MARRIED MEN.
Affects Men without Children Whose
Wives are Physically Able to
Work.

Attorneys who have been assistins
selectmen MI out .tnelf guestloh-
mares estimate that proDapiy elsnts
per cent have exemption Claims. ont
attorney placed. ms estlmate 9
eighty-hve per cent. VI course tne
actual per centage VIII not. be known w .
until all the questionnaires nave
been turned IN ana checked up.
humber OF Appeals from the efoca'
ooard 10 the district. Doaru nave di l'e
been fled.
ruling ON MARRIED Hen. 4,
the local board mas reeeiveu an 4
other ruling from .Washing ton al y
the ciassiffcation - o. married, men
applying espeefaiiy 70 men without VII {, \
children Proyfded the VIE ,ofs 8 9
a man IS physicafy able TO WORK
she Is not i acct dhted pwh'oily de Dc:
pendent upon her husband and. the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

There should be no mercy shown by
the authorities to the men who peddle
liquor to our soldiers, nor to the scar
let women who ply their trade In the
vicinity of cantonments OF course,
the Individual soldier should be held
to a strict accountability for digress-
ing from the paths OF reetitude, and
made to suffer the penalty. But there
is more involved in these questions
than personal equation. The bootleg
gers are viciously corrupting the
morals of the soldiers, thus striking a
deadly blow at the nation itself, and
the scarlet women are. in the same
category. The soldiers fall to these
temptations through weakness of the
flesh and not from any selfish motives.
Their patriotism is unquestioned. but
the patriotism Of the microbes and
parasites who follow the camps
around through mercenary motives is
not worth considering. They should
be regarded as enemies in time. Of war
and treated accordingly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
HELP ARMENIA AND SYRIA.

HELP ARMENIA AND SYRIA.,e
The people OF this country should
not overlook the requirements OF the
suffering masses OF Palestine during
these dark days. ) In Armenia and
Syria and other territory in that part
Of the world suffering is rampant
and thousands Of people, especially
women and children, are dying from
starvation and exposure. The sAmeri-
can Committee for Armenia and
Syrian relief is doing great work
and II any Of our readers want to
help in the cause they should send
contributions to Cleveland H. Dodge,
treasurer, one Madison Avenue, New
York. The names OF such men as
w. H. Taft, Charles Evans Hughes.
Henry MoIgenthau, Oscar s. Straus,
:Myron T. Herrick, Vance Mccormick
and James Cardinal Gibbons appear
among the membership Of the
national committee. which is ample
assurance that all funds donated will
be honestly and judiciously handled.
The committee bears all expense OF
transportation and organization,
hence every dollar donated will buy
100 cents worth of relief. 3
In acknowledging the receipt of 2
donation from one q the Freeman
Journals large family of readers.
Treasurer Charles V. Yickery writes
as follows: II
In inclosing the tressurer's Of
fetal receipt we wish to add q word
of personal appreciation on behalf
Of the people "out there" in Armenia,
Syria, Western Asia and the Russian
Caucasus to whom you have helped
bring a bit OF the Christmas spirit.
On December Sth the following
message came from the land OF the
Christ Child: +
Long awaited opportunity Of re-
lief in Palestine has arrived. Sick
ness and restitution serious, especi-
ally in cities. Funds in hands very
inadequate. Refuge hospital estab-
lished near GAIA overcrowded. Sup
plies can be secured in Egypt for
Palestine relief when funds permit. /"
Because you have given to the
little hungry children and broken
hearted mothers of the land of the
first Christmas, may the full meas
ure Of the spirit OF the Christmas
season be yours.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
JUsT ;cR,,IlITIc1s,JM.

It is not encouraging fathers. moth
ers or their soldier sons when an ex,
president Of the United States writes
in newspapers: HOur troops in
France have received thousands soi
collins. but an insufficient number o,
shoes" This kind Of campaigning is
Colonel Roosevelt's idea of winning
the war Sioux City Tribune. nss
The Freeman-Journal doesn't know
whether Roosevelt is correctly re-
ported or not. II he is, perhaps he
should not have said what he did, YET
many clear xisioned patriots believe
there has been too little criticism Of
certain Departments in the conduct d
the war It is barely possible that Il
the people would adopt the Roosevelt
method Of .pittless publicity" thing
which President Wilson courted which
his administration was young, there
would have been more shoes FURNISHED
the soldiers, hence there would not
have been the necessity for so many
collins. 1t is sometimes difficult
thing for an editor to determine Just
what to publish and what not to pub
fish, for the good of the country. As
a general proposition, 1t is safe to
criticise fairly and honestly and the
Erooman IO,,rnal holiavoc tho heat in
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

II it is true, as reported, that
President Wilson has let it be
known to the democrats of Minnesota
that he wants Senator Knute Nelson
reelected he has one large nom
partisan act to his credit. Senator
Nelson is one of the big men Of the
nation and has been in congress
many years. He is loyal to the
core and has stood four-square for
the prosecution Of the war ever
since it became evident that we
would be involved. President Will
son knows the value Of such men and
If the president is really going to
practice non-partisanship the re-
publican party will meet him half
way. The president has been very
partisan heretofore, but perhaps he
has seen new light and is going, to
practice non-partisanship as well as
preach 1t. -fsi '3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

From France comes no indication
that the. British and French fear
the reinforcements to the German
army from the eastern front. This
is reassuring. II France and Britain
are undfsturbed by the threatening
increased man power on the western
front there is little cause for the
people Of this country to be alarmed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

- The people of England have found
4 number of ways to increase the food
supply since Germany started this
great war. A year ago the city OF
Liverpool decided to suspend the cul-
tivation Of certain flowers in her
greenhouses in order to devote the
space to the productich OF tomatoes.
The result is that within the year TO-
600 pounds of tomatoes were produced
where only flowers We're produced be-,
fore. That is something worth while.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The Des Moines Register thinks now
that as secretary Baker has come
OUT against universal military train
ing the matter should be dropped.
Well, Secretary Baker and the Regis
ter were cheek-by-jowl a few months
ago against preparedness and were
shouting "down with the LIMOGES" but
subsequent events have proven that
both Baker and the Register
were wrong, as future events will
prove that they are wrong now in pp;s;
posing universal training. It is almost
safe for the people OF this country TO
find what Secretary Baker thinks Of a
certain problem, then do the very
think he thinks shouldn't be done.
Baker Wouldn't hold his job three days
with such a man as Roosevelt Lloyd
George, Grant, Blaine, Cleveland,
Clemepceau or Pershing in the white
house.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Germany, is more anxious to talk
peace with Russia without indemni-
ties and annexati lions" than she is to
have such peace. The situation in
Russia is just what Germany wants
and Germany. has contributed more.
to that situation than both Lenine and
.Trotsky combined. Perhaps the Rus
sian people will see through the game
before It is everlastingly too late. Is
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The resourcefulness Of the Germans
is something worthy Of respect. For
some time there has been grave scar
city in clothing and paper has been
used in many incidences to make
wearing apparel The latest order Of
the imperial clothing Headquarters IS
that all maps in schools, Offices. shops,
etc, having cloth. backs shall be turn
ed over to the authorities. #
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

/ When Major General Sharpe in
formed the senate Investigating com
mittee that the shortage of clothing
for the soldiers was due to the fact
that there were more men than
clothes he spoke a truth that cannot
be successfully controVerted. Even
the kaiser would lack for a way to
get around such an argument as
that.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The Austrian newspapers appear
surprised that England, France and
the United States give so little heed
to the peace plays Of the central
powers. But doesn't the newspapers
of Austria yet realize that the people
of England. France and the United
States have absolutely no confidence
in anything the German government
offers?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Yes, 1t is something Of job to
get clothing for 100000 men. but
this country is capable Of doing big
jobs. Hasn't it been supplying
clothing for 1oO,oOO.ooO. people for
years! When it is realized that
10000. 900 or 4o,ooo.ooo men and boys
are supplied with clothing each year
the trick of supplying an army, of
100000 or 100000 doesn't look
quite so difficult. after all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

After all the croakings Of pessimists.
after all they may say, there is yet
much of good in this old gray world
and much of brightness in the ever
arching skies. Human distress brings
quick assistance and human misery
finds many eager to help. When the
heart is touched the hand is prompt to
administer aid.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

While the taking over is good the
government might take over the coal
mines and oil wells. Can't do it, did
somebody say? Well, time may prove
to the contrary. The government can
do anything within reason necessary
to strengthen it's war resources and
maintain its military efficiency.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The Germans have won little in
this war that has not been won
through intrigue, bribery, treachery
and treason. She drove the Russians
back when Grand Duke Nicholas had
been made the victim of traitors in
his rear who had side tracked
munitions, missent artillery and
stolen stores. These things were
accomplished through the work OF
German spies in Russia. Italy suf-
fered from the same course. Ger
many spread broadcast through the
Italian armies falshoods upon falls
hoods and when the great drive was
launched a few weeks ago orders to
Italian commanders we're forged and
few traitors proved disloyal. But
Germany has won nothing on the
French front since she was turned
back from Paris in the early days of
the war. There she was confronted
by a government, by officers and
privates that cannot be cajoled,
bought, bribed or intimidated, Ger
many must win by fair means
against the French, British and
Americans and Germany has not
yet won anything when it required
the valor Of her troops and the
foresight of her officers. True, she
won against little Serbia and Bel
GUM, but Belgium was taken UNI
awares and Serbia had been all but
exhausted, before Germany struck
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The Herman Schweppe family. who
occupy their new home on west Third
street built about year ago, expect
to remove to their farm, two and half
miles southeast of town, the latter part
of February. The Tony Kloester fam
lily, who now occupy the Schweppe
place, will move onto the P. Mature
farm, south of town. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clare Draper will rent the Schweppe
home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

plies to United States soldiers held
prisonerss in Germany is merely Civ
ing aid Is the enemy. Perhaps g
satisfactory explanation can be
made. The people would certainly
like to have one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

fill Out. II exemption IS claimed on
the grounds Of dependencies alone,
not as much time Is taken as if II -
claimed beekass Of agricultural oc.
cupation, in which case much infor-
nation musti be given.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

II President Wilson could WELD the
official axe with the same proficiency
that he can manipulate the typewriter
war preparedness would receive some
quickening impulses. Get our your
axe, woodrow, and go to it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The record Of an officer that. will not
Withstand honest investigation and
cricitism is not the kind Of q record
an officer should make. Turn on the
light, let the rays reveal what they
may. !,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The war department ought to be
conducted by men who saw a year ago
the handwriting upon the wall apd
who can now see the advantages OF
universal military training. Get rid OF
old fossils and back numbers and give
the Army fair fighting chance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

According to military critics the fall
of Jerusalem removes all possibility Of
the Germans and Turks ever captur-
ing. the suez canal, a situation most
satisfying to Germany's opponents.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

There have been lot Of things said
in the Young Steiner controversy that
might better have been unsaid. Then
again, there have been some things said
that should have been said. The books
are now balanced and why not close
the incident?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Wonder how it happens that Eng
land, after having supplied 100000
uniforms for her own army could turn
out 100000 for Pershing's army sooner,
than this country could?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Yes, the nation is behind Presi-
dent Wilson and, will give all the
help it can, even to pushing a little
when he appears to be going too
slowly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

In this war it is we'll to be patient
with people in. this country until pa
thence becomes dangerous. Be sure
you are right before you question the
patriotism Of anybody.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Paris has sent out a call for lumber
'after the war is over" Paris should
not get unduly excited over what is
going to happen "after the war" II
is possible that when that day comes
the small trees now about the city will
be large enough. to supply all the lum-
tftt fF :. ttts .. ~. - - III : s.f
Der needed. yrs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

her The individual German sol
der has courage, but he is officered
BY men who rely upon treachery and
intrigue and when they go against
the British and French they cannot
hope to succeed by such methods.
The French and British are incor-
ruptible and so familiar. with the
trickery, dishonesty and skulduggery
of German commanders that they
cannot be deceived. The final thea
tire of the war will be on the western
front and Germany and all her
allies cannot mass enough strength
to break through that impregnable
line of steel. They know it and that
is the reason they are willing to
even think of peace terms. If there
were any show to crush France the
German war machine would never
consider peace and the entire world
knows it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The king Of Bulgaria says Bulgaria
will hold what she has won. But
the game is not over. yet and it is
not wise to claim the gate, receipts
before 1t is determined who is, going
to have, the dividing. of the money.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

OF course it is "a big task for
Uncle Sam to take over the rail-
roads, but old Uncle is doing big
things now days and ne is not going
to shirk anything that is going to
help win the war. Z
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Who said France was "bled
white p A communication just re-
.ceived by the Philadelphia Bourse
from the Chamber OF Commerce Of
Paris says that whereas in August,
1914, only 23,461 establishments were
able to remain open In the region
Of Lyons, in January. 1915, there
were 3o,52s in operation, while the
number operating during the same
month OF 1916 and 1917 were res
pectively 37,627 >and 40,O7O. In
August, 1914, but $4,000 were en-
ployed in these factofies and mills,
but in January of this year 1000
were employed, or $4,000 more than
in time Of peace. France has built
up great chemical and pharma-
ceutical industries during the war,
and she is now witnessing tre-
.mendous growth of her mining and
metal industries, which her econo-
mists say will place her on plane
nearly equal with this country, and
make her economically independent
of Germany. Next ITO the United
States France has the richest iron
deposits. All this should give those
workmen who voted for the Buffalo
rsl =. lr.lki.- ....Il ~ a.. 4,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Secretary Baker ought to get pair
of spectacles that would enable him
to see further than the end of his nose.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The more you giye in charity to the
deserving poor. the less you will be
compelled to expend in taxes for the
very same caused. A. Weaver. s.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The tomatoes thus grown were sent to
thirty-fiye different hospitals in the
Liverpool district.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

|hagen snuff in the other. Julius
filched the snuff that's where he got
the tobacco habit It's pleasant.
however, to be thus remembered by
old friends. ss ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
DIR. B. ". HOIAN,
Eye, Ear, Nose 4 Throat Specialist

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