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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12
BUSINESS NOT AS USUAL.

Edward A. Filene, a distinguished
Boston merchant and publicist, and
director of the chamber of commerce
of the United States, takes sharp is
sue with those who urge business
as usual" Our national job, he de-
clares, is mot business as usual, but
the business of war" And he de-
mands that all our production and
consumption be readjusted SO that
the business of war may be carried
on most effectively.
He admits the sincerity and patri-
otism of the business as usual ad-
vocates. Their activity, he recog-
nizes, has been inspired by fear that
a widespread wave OF economy might
SO cut down the volume Of business
as to cripple the economic power OF
the nation, and SO cripple its fight.
ing power. But he maintains that
there is no sound basis for that fear
We cannot afford to fritter away
our resources in producing things
not essential for the winning Of the
war. Voluntary economy, voluntary
reform in the nature of the pur-
chases we make, is necessary in or
der that industry trade may concen-
trate on essential things. For ex-
ample:
Looms that are turning out cloth
for sport skirts should be employed
II needed, to furnish uniforms for
soldiers. Leather will find better
use in army footwear than in fancy
trunks. There have been American
armies that have marched in bare
feet" @
Supplies for our army and navy
must have the right of way in our
factories and on our railroads. Sup
plies for our allies must have the
right Of way. No frivolous demands
on the part of luxury-loving and
confort-loving civilians should be al
lowed to Interfere.
England, Mr.. Filene reminds US.
called for business as usual" at the
beginning of the war. But England
soon found that it wouldn't do. Now
English business has been divided
into two classes-essential and non
essential. The first, which is war
business, takes precedence without
question. 1t must be the same here.
And what will be the result? Eng
lish prosperity, says Mr.. Filene, has
not been ruined by the change. The
volume of business has not shrunk.
It has been directed solely to the job
in hand. 1t will be the same with
us. ''The needs of war-the needs
of the country-will fully employ ev-
cry capable man and woman. War
will produce more new business than
any possible, practicable economy
can curtail."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

Some chaps with lots of money
think they have made a great sacri-
flee when they buy liberty bond Of
$1,000 denomination. Perhaps
their money is worth Z per cent to
them. II it is, the extent of their
sacrifice is just $35 per year. The
Freeman-Tribune is not trying to de-
tract one iota from the honor Of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

\ It will require lots of money to
prosecute this war, and the people
will have to furnish it. Even If gov
eminent bonds carried no interest,
there are millions of people who
would buy. We believe the masses
would buy as many as now, and pos
sibly more, as some now regard bond
buying as a mere business PROPOSE
tion that requires little or no sac
rifice, and there are many such peo-
Die who would really like to make
some sacrifice for the country they
love so we'll.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12
NO monumental throne presses

No monarchial throne presses
these states together, no iron chain
Of military power encircles them;
they live and stand under a govern
ment popular in its form, represen-
tative in its character, founded upon
principles of equality. In all its his
tory 1t has trodden down no mans
liberty; it has crushed no state
Daniel Webster.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12
THE FRENCH WILL TO WIN.


Sioux City Journal: Russia, or at
least the dominating faction OF Rus
sian anarchists, having expressed q
desire to know what the allies are
fighting for, the French chamber of
deputies took few minutes-and a
very few, apparently-to answer.
The brief period given to the bust
ness in no respect impaired the COM
pleteness Of the message. Russia
and Germany and everybody inter-
ested was informed tersely, almost
laconically, that France wants three
abandonment of all con-
quered territory by Germany, resto-
ration of Alsace-Lorraine to France,
and reparation to the injured ma
tions for damages done through the
Teutonic invasions. Also, France
stands for league of nations after
the war to see that peace is pre-
served against designing autocracy.
1t is an admirably frank and charac-
teristic French answer. The message
is framed as a nation would frame
something which has been perfectly
obvious to its own people for so long
a time as to make the restating a
mere bit of politeness. If Great Brit
ain, Italy and the United States are
half as above board in their commu-
nications to Petrograd, the world
will have for the first time a really
comprehensive and specific notion OF
what the better part of its people are
fighting for.
The French frankness in this case
is not the only evidence of a peculiar
and wonderful state OF mind in that
republic. It is doubtful if history re-
cords such a setting of teeth as has
been instanced by France since the
opening of August, in 1914. This is
the more notable in view of the vola-
tile nature of the Frenchman, and
his reputed susceptibility to the in
fluences OF victory or defeat. Great
Britain, Of the bulldog traditions,
finds 1t necessary frequently to re-
mind herself Of the burden that such
traditions impose upon her. France,
lacking that handicap, doesn't even
let go long enough to spit out the
tatters.
OF all the powers engaged in the
struggle, France alone has not since
the beginning of it all announced
single list Of her losses. This is not
autocratic censorship. No govern
ment of them all is so Immediately
responsive to the will of the people
as that of France. Ministries have
fallen, high army command has been
revised again and again, and every
policy that fell under public suspi-
cion was forced speedily to defend
itself or be relegated. But there has
been at no time a demand for pub
LEGATION Of losses. France knows
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

The kaiser is not the only man
who deceives his wife by word OF
mouth. But 1t was mean of him to
fool all the German people by de-
claring that the allied offensive on
the western front was definitely
halted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

If you want to know whether you
are going to be success or failure
in life, you can easily find out. The
test is simple and infallible. Are you
able to save money? II not, drop
out. You will lose. You may not
think 1t, but you will lose as sure
as you live. The seed Of success is
not in you.-James ]. Hill.
Many Of the newspapers are quot
ing the foregoing from the great
financier with approval. 1t may be
true by the standard that measures
men by the dollars they make, but
1t is not true when men are meas
ured by standards of genuine merit.
1t is good thing for man, young
or old, to save money, and the Free
man-Tribune would advise everybody
to do 1t. 1t will come mighty handy
some day. But money is given en-
tirely too much consideration. Such
men as William Mckinley and Dam
iel Webster, according to the meas
urements of James j. Hill, were fail
ures, and even Abraham Lincoln was
not much of a success. The greatest
men the world has ever known were
and are men who cared or now care
little for the almighty dollar, and
many of them were absolutely with
out capacity to save or accumulate
wealth. Gen. Grant was a failure in
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

Iowa is going to vote bone dry on
the 18th of next October, despite the
fact that we are getting soaking wet
Just at present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

as many men as the entire first draft
which the administration contem-
plates. And the sad thing about it
is that the administration is opposed
to taking these men and utilizing.
their fighting power.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

The standard of the extent of
ones patriotism cannot be measured
by what he does for his country UNI
less It includes his ability to do. The
man who does all he can-much or
little-is the genuine self-sacrificing
patriot.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

Country papers all over the land
are increasing their subscription
rates. The Clarion Clipper is the lat
est in this vicinity to announce a
raise in price. Hereafter the price
OF the clipper outside of the county
will be 81 per year. And the Clipper
is worth it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

If 1t comes to a real test of mill
tary strength, none of the 100000
who registered for military service on
the 9Th of June will escape service
except for physical disabilities.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

The knights of Columbus Of Iowa
are in campaign to buy 100000
worth of liberty bonds. The organi-
zation is doing this as a patriotic
duty. Now let the knights of Luz
Their come forward and make an
equally good showing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

A liberty bond draws only 81 per
cent Interest, but it is safe and sure.
Nobody ever yet lost cent by buy
lEg a United States bond.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

The results of the military regis
tration in Hamilton county show that
there are 1875 men of selective service
age in the county who are still citf-
zens of foreign countries. These men
are exempt from military duty and
constitute about per cent OF the
total registration. That means in
the neighborhood of $4,000 aliens in
Iowa who are enjoying all the bene-
fits and advantages of a residence in
this country without assuming any
of the responsibilities entailed by
war. This is not a pleasing situa-
ton, and these aliens ought to be re-
CURED to become citizens, If loyal,
and If not loyal they ought to be sent
out of the country or informed, pro-
viding they have lived here suffi-
cient length of time to take out their
first naturalization papers. The
United States has been entirely too
lax in it's naturalization laws. In
the first place, no foreigner ought to
be permitted to reside here year af-
ter year without becoming a citizen,
and If the government deems any
immigrant unfit for citizenship after
residing in this country for stip-
ulated time, such immigrant should
be sent back to the country from
whence he came. Politicians and
newspapers have in the past catered
to the foreign element and lot OF
injustices have been permitted. But
SO far as the Freeman-Tribune is con-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

All aliens who refused to register
for military service on June 5 ought
to be arrested at once and interned
until the war is over. 1t Is safe to
assume that all such are enemies OF
the United States, a menace to the
government and a bindrance to the
prosecution of the war. 1t is time to
treat aliens who disregard law just
as they treat law-violating aliens in
Germany. Austria, Turkey and Bull
garia. and right now is the time to
begin operations. =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

It may be too much to expect that
nations should be governed in their
relations toward each other by the
precepts of Christian morality, but,
surely, it is not too much to ask that
they should conform to the code of
courtesy and good breeding recog-
nized among gentlemen in the social
intercourse of life.-George S. Hill
lard.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

1t looks to the Freeman-IrlDune
like mighty stupid piece of BUSH
ness for the army purchasing officers
to award contracts for the manufac-
ture of artillery and rifles of diff
ferent bore and pattern than those
used by our allies in Europe, and
such arms might cause untold losses
and fatal results. Suppose, while
engaged in important actions, the
American ammunition should get
short and our army was being hard
pressed? Wouldn't that be trying
situation? Our soldiers could not
use the ammunition of the allies be-
cause our army purchasing officers
had made the blunder of supplying
them with guns of various sizes that
could not be utilized to use the am
munition being used by Great Brit
ain or France. And then, there
might be an abundance of American
ammunition Of sizes to fit the Amer
lean guns, but the allies might run
short Of supplies at the front. Then
it would be up to our boys to do all
of the heavy fighting. 1t is such
things as these that ought to be
criticised and spread before the peo-
pie, to the end that incompetent men
may be swept from power by the force
of public opinion. In referring to
this matter the Philadelphia Ledger
says that "but now that it's bearing
upon our efficient participation in
the war is realized, there should not
be one moments delay in rectifying
the error"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

That man Haig is proving himself
some general. He appears to be more
than match for Hindenburg.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

The east will have to go some II
1t is to keep pace with the west in
furnishing money and men for the
national defense. In some quarters
down east the patriotism and valor
Of the west has been questioned, but
nobody in the east who has kept tab
on the drift of things out this way
can now question the loyalty and de-
votion of the great west and middle
west.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

-Aa Mr.. Bryan could not live on
$4,000 a year when he was secre-
tary Of state, he must now have a
tremendous income to be able to lay
aside enough cash all at once to buy
a $1,000 bond. The peerless orator
would furnish some valuable advice
II he would tell the country just
how he managed 1t.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

The United States has the man
power and money power to whip the
kaiser and his associated Huns. The
question is, have we the will power?
STORY City Herald.
OF course we have the will power.
Did you ever hear Of your Uncle
Samuel entering upon anything of
the kind that he didn't finish? He
is too old now to alter the habits
Of 40 years standing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

Col. T. H. Goodwin, ranking med
ical officer of the Balfour commits
sion, has appealed to the American
Medical association to send to the
western war front in France 200 ply
sicians and 200 nurses monthly dur
ing the war. He declares. that the
physicians and nurses now on duty
need rest, and that they must be re-
lieved before long. They are doing q
great service and suffering many
hardships and inconvenience, but
are accomplishing. Many of them
remain at their posts until untitled
for duty by fatigue. The interests
of our allies will be served by the
addition of this number of doctors
and nurses from America, declares
Goodwin. The request of Mr.. Good
win should be complied with, If pos
sible, IL 1t is found 1t is Justified
by the facts, as it no doubt is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

The question of RELOCATING politics
to the rear in county matters, as 1t
has been relegated to the rear in city
matters in many cities, is being dis
cussed in some sections of the coun-
try. It is pointed out that in cities
where party politics are ignored, like
in Webster City, the city govern
ment is much better and more SER
yiceable than in cities where party
leaders are permitted to dictate. II
non-partisan officers are good for
cities, why would they not be good
for counties is being seriously asked.
Perhaps it is worth considering. Pos
sibly Hamilton county would be gov
erned better If party lines were ig-
nored. OF course, democrats in re-
publican counties would all favor
such a move, but the Freeman-Trib-
une is not expecting democrats in
democratic counties to endorse any
thing of the kind. However, party
organization is counting for far less
than formerly. The average official
loses his interest in the party as soon
as he gets in office, and many Of
them begin a systematic effort to
win to, their support political enc
mics.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

buying a bond, but the man who has
the money to spare need not swell
up as though he thought he had
saved the country from the nav of
the king of Prussia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

Representative Taylor OF Colorado
has introduced bill in congress pro-
viding that men who leave the coun-
try during the war to escape military
responsibility and service shall never
be permitted to return. The bill
ought to become law. The Ameri-
can citizen who deserts his country
in time of its peril is not entitled to
it's protection under any circum-
stances, and the nation is better and
stronger without him. There are a
few people who think the govern
ment is created for their special ben
eft and that they owe it nothing.
They want it to protect their prop
erty and lives of themselves and
family, but when the government is
contending for its life, these species
of humanity want somebody else to
bear all the burdens and sacrifices.
II they run away now, they should
never be permitted to come back.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

suits and mot men shall be consid-
cred.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

4 u. ~ a
cerned it doesn't care a snap for the
opinion Of any foreigner in this
country who Is unwilling to become
a citizen or Of any naturalized cfti-
zen who upholds such q policy. Our
gates swing inward for the OPP
pressed of every nation, provided
they are worthy, but they are not
worthy if unwilling to become citi-
zeps Of this country and share in its
responsibilities as well as in its adj
vantages. It is to be hoped that con-
gress VII take notice OF this situa-
ticI as ravealed and emphasized Ly
registrations throughout the coun-
try.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12


It is hardly fair for the fellows in
this district who lauded President
Wilson because he kept us out of
war; to condemn Congressman
Woods for trying to keep us out after
the President had given up the Job.
The Freeman Tribune believes this
war fully justified, and believes it
would have been better for the coun-
try had war been declared against
Germany Immediately following the
unlawful and illegal sinking Of the
Lusitania by pirate submarine.
But the President and congress
thought otherwise. The situation
was not greatly changed SO far as
principle was concerned when, dur
ing last April, congress declared that
state of war existed. Congress-
man Woods still adhered to the view
Of the President up to that time,
and it hardly appears fair to con-
denim him for trying to keep US out
Of war" even after the President and
majority of congress had altered
their views upon this important
question. The vote upon the reso-
luton declaring that state OF war
existed in no wise involved ques-
tion of patriotism, and members Of
congress were admittedly privileged
to vote according to the dictates of
their conscience. Now, however, that
war is on, every loyal person must
stand by the government in its pros
ecution. This Congressman Woods
and every other congressman is do
ing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

II you had it in your power to pen
alize a comparatively wealthy man
who wouldn't buy liberty bond or
pay 81 for membership in the Red
Cross because he insisted that he had
people running after him to borrow
all his money at per cent interest,
what would be your verdict?-Coun-
Gil Bluffs Nonpareil. RI
We would sentence him to ASSOC
ciate with food spectators and edi-
tors who an find no words of en-
couragement and commentator for
our young men who are responding to
the call of their country. II that
punishment wasn't severe enough he
might be given few weeks with the
fellow whose conscience is so acute
that it will not allow him to fight
for the land of his nativity or adop-
ton.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

the field Of money, but for all that
She was something OF q success Look
about in your own community and
you will find people who are doing
something worth while for human
ity, although they may have no bank
account or any other account, except
the one at the grocery store on the
wrong side of the ledger.
One of the German vessels that
was interned at Honolulu at the
outbreak of the great European war
has been rechristened Carl Schurz,
in honor of the noted German pat
riot of that name. Schurz was a
Prussian, but chafed under the re-
straints and tyrannies of his govern
ment. He was leader in the Ger
man revolution of 184S, and as the
revolution failed miserably, being
crushed by the strong arm of the mil
itary department, Schurz fled to the
United States, where he won distfnc-
ton because of his great capabilities
and consuming desire for liberty. He
became a soldier in the civil war
with major generals command. At
ter the war he was elected United
States senator from Missouri, and
served in the cabinet of President
Hayes. He was one of the big men
of his day, and the government has
done we'll in naming a German YES
sci, now in the service of the United
States, in his honor.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-06-12

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The people of Russia certainly owe
little Roumania some consideration.
Roumania went into the war with
the promise of backing from Russia.
She got the worst of it from the
start, but didn't whimper and whine.
She was willing to take her chances
with her allies. But now the Rus
sian people, drunk with new-found
liberty which they will lose if they
don't have care, seem to care lit
tie or nothing what happens to other
people associated with herself in this
great struggle against world dom
ination by Prussianism.
A few days ago the state depart
ment received an official statement
of the sinking of the American ship
Dirigo. The vessel was fired upon
by a German submarine without
warning on May 81, and the crew
offered no resistance. Firing was
continued until the crew was clear
of the ship, then men from the sub
marine boarded the ship and sank it
with explosives. They offered abso-
lutely no aid to the crew, the first
mate being drowned, and the others
were picked up after an hour and a
half by a fishing boat. This is only
one more illustration of the barbarity
of Germans in this war. The sub
marine could have given some aid to
the crew.