davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02
other atThank YOU to. personal re-

others THANK YOU to. personal re-
lmemberers.
Probably one Of the most original
3~stunts ever staged in army life was
off here last night under or
ders from General Allen. At one
minute past IL O'Clock both Of the
Iregimental bands began playing up
land down their respective regimental
streets and then marched sto a large
platform near, brigade headquarters,
where a splendid program was rem
idered. General Allen, Majors Worth
lington and Philpot and a captain
lgaye some excellent talks-and Col
onel Hyatt was called upon, hut
could not be found. General Allen
spoke Of putting the Colonel on
kitchen detail for a week, but guess
the Christmas spirit moved himNto
|relent. Major Lund, too, was called
upon to make a three minute talk,
but in no nook or corner could he be
found. M
The bands rendered several selee-
tons; and a quartet of soldiers ac-
|companied by a Mrs. Ruth, also sang
several selections.
At about 1880 we got back to camp
and slept soundly until z O'clock this
morning. But it was fun anyway.
Some of the boys were disappointed
as, they had heard some latrine Cos
sip that was to the effect that Gem
eral Allen was going to break some
good news as Christmas present.
We sort of opined that it might be
an order to go home-but no, it was
not even mentioned.
Captain Martin went to Corpus
Christi the other day and spent
Christmas with friends there.
The turkey for our dinner cost us
$29.O5 and just to show you that we
had a real Christmas dinner we will
give the menu
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and
brown gravy, cranberry sauce, cream
ed peas, mince pies, fruit, cocoa; ci-
gars, cigarettes. Guess we didn't.
suffer.
Some Of the boys get tired of sa-
luting the officers but If they would
stop to think that an officer has 20
Itimessas many men I'd salute as an,
enlisted man does, he'd drop his
Crouch.
Saw Mrs. Barnett and baby the
other evening and they are, getting
along fine. Mosquitoes keep the baby
looking bad in spots, but she seems
happy.
General and Mrs. Allen made the
rounds Of the companies today to-
wish the boys a Merry Christmas and
were somewhat disappointed with
some of the companies who were x
posing too much joyr-water.
ZtEaAkk ~ J+NEfrAI
We are getting some mighty good
dope for our Experience on the Bor-
DER and if Freeman-Tribune readers.
will read it, we'll see that it gets to
them.
Our waist line is getting like the
days since the 21st Of December
getting longer and it may be possible.
that Mrs. Falstaff will not have to,
wear our clothes.
We are ali going to continue think
ing OF home until we get there-even.
liz it takes % years more. And il any
young man or married man-when
he does get home-ever gets dissat-
isfied with the way things are going
at home just tell him that the army.
wants men-and then listen to him
shut up. Hoping that the New Year
will find all the friends Of band and
G company enjoying life We will:only
ask that the good work be kept go
ing for a new school house.
Falstaff O'satter.
All kinds OF clocks At Teed &
Teed's. Diff
80 Arnes1en
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02

You will be surprised and pleased
with your job printing! 1t is
done by the Freeman Tribune.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02

Booklets, invitations, FANCY pro-
grams. cards. color work. Freeman
Tribune office.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02
Regulars and Guardsmen.

Brownsville Sentinel: The plush
warriors of the regular
army are having their inning at
slamming the National Guard, but
when we remember some Of the
things which have taken place DUR
Ing the Mexican trouble and for
which these same critics were in a
measure responsible, it occurs to us
that a little less stone tossing on
their part would be appropriate.
With. all the defects which exist in
the guard organization we very much
doubt if the Columbus massacre
could have taken place if a National
Guard officer had been in command,
or If a. National Guard colonel had
gone TO sleep on the job and refused
to heed. the several warnings receiv-
ed, he would scarcely have been pro-
noted, not even ii he had offered a
hundred thousand dollars for Villa
ueau =
afe not ~ 70 sou
diers as the men Of the regular army
Of the service there should be
j little less criticism by men whose
nr;neina, strategic prowess has been
hest evidenced by their ability to
y Nm fnnumerable b%landers.
Whan one sees men who owe their
.hiph oRce to successful wire pull
unp and have bean iumped over the
Npads Of men aroWn r in the SER
vice attempt To disparage another
branch of 4Ee service, patience
F Eases to he sas}irtGe and one grows
tired of lisfenlnAL.. ,aose long on
criticism and alamentably short on
performance I'VE have never con-
sidered it necessary to make COM
parisons; and Y appears rather Q
Judgment TO MAKE narsn cri.ieisn
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02
JACOB 0STRANlD
Err CALLED Hence
Passes Away at the Family Home
Northwest Of This City After
Long and Lingering
Illness.
sEvENrY-N1NE YEARS OF AGE
Came to Hamilton County in the
Spring Of 1se6-A Good
Man Gone.
NINE YEARS OF AGE

Jacob Ostrander passed away Satur-
day forenoon about 10 o'clock at his
home in the extreme northwest
portion Of the city, after a long
and lingering illness. Mr.: Ostrand-
.er and his wife had their golden
wedding anniversary on Wednesday,
Dec. 9th, and all the children Of
the couple were present at the home
on that day. They will remember
this fact with deep thankfulness Of
the earthly reunion possible before
the spirit Of their father took its
flight.
Jacob Ostrander was born August
~, 1887, and was 70 years OF age.
He was a native Of Duchess county,
N. Y. In 1855 he went to Medina
county, Ohio, where he engaged In
the livestock business, buying and
shipping to the Philadelphia mar
kets. In 1859 lie removed to DeKAlb
county, Illinois, where he engaged In
farming until the outbreak OF the
rebellion, when he enlisted and was
assigned to Company E. One Hun
bred and Fifth Illinois Infantry. He
took part with his regimentsin many
OF the most important battles Of the
war, including Recaca, Burnt Hick-
ory, New Hope Church, Lost Noun
tain, Marietta, Peach Tree Greek, Oh
SO in the siege Of Atlanta and the
march to the sea with Sherman ftnd
participated in the battle at Benton
vile. the last important battle OF
Sherman. Then he marched to
Washington and took part in the
grand review of the army.
During a part Of his term in ser
vice his regiment was a part OF the
Third Brigade. Third Division.
Twentieth Army Corps commanded
by Gen. Benjamin Harrison. He war
discharged at Washington, June z,
and returned to his home in
HDeKalb county where he lived in
til 1870 when he came to Iowa and
settled on a farm In Webster county.
In 1873 he was elected q member OF.
the Webster county board OF SUPER
visors and served six years. In the
spring OF 1896 he removed with his
family to Hamilton county and for
a number Of years he served as ste
ward Of the Hamilton county farm in
an acceptable manner. He al also
marshal of Webster City.
He was married Dec. ~. 1866, to
Miss Olive S. Bowman and to the
union four children were born. One
child passed away several years ago
and the surviving children all live in
this city-Mrs. Mamie Martin, Miss
Sylvia Ostrander and William Os-
|traader.
Mr.. Ostranders was q Mason, hav-
ing Joined the order at PawPaw, ILL.,,
in 1852. In all walks Of life the de-
ceased filled his positions with credit
to himself and those dependent up-
on him-a heritage Of priceless
value to those left behind.
The funeral Will be held at the
Methodist church, OF which society
Mr.. Ostrander was a member, this
Tuesday afternoon at 2:3o O'Clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02
BAD Luck PUR-
SUES THIS FAMILY

Atlantic, Ia, Dec. 3Os-A strange
fate seems to be pursuing the Epley
Of brothers.
Less than six months ago Austin
Epley was killed by the falling Of a
steel beam at the plant of the Great
Western Sugar company at Fort Col
Inns. az
Harrison NJ. Epiey, the younger
brother, was killed yesterday in tho
United Pacific freight yard In Dem
yer, where he was employed as a
switehrnan.
Just about the time of Harrison
Epley's death William Timm, his
brother-in-laws was lying at the At
lantic hospital, dangerously hurt as
a result of falling from the top of a
freight car.
A brother lives in Des Moines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02

Carrofl Herald: AS is well known,
Frank P!isvoods, our congressman, is
a bachelor and not a very young one.
Some Of his constituents in Hamilton
county wrote him a few days ago
suggesting that he try to make a
match with Sister Rankin, the con-
gresswoman from Montana. He sent
back the prompt reply that he hop
ed some time to meet with better luck
than in the past and win the hand
and heart of an Iowa lady. We have
wondered why Frank Woods was
permitted to escape the possibilities
of leap year, just drawing to a close.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02

The newest In 1ewelry and watch
es at Teed & Teed's. d-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-01-02

New cuttings in cut glass at Teed
7 Teed's. d-f-tf
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Never a Minutes Discom-
fort-Cured."
Bloomingdale. Mich.

Bloomingdale, Mich.
Mr.. c. Z. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Mr.. Brooks:
Your letter is at hand and in
answer to same will say that
am thankful that l can inform
you that l am not in need of
any repairs for my APPLIANCE
which / bought Of you about q
year ago.
have not been obliged to
wear it for nearly three months.
and believe it has caused a cure
for me.
1t never gave me a minutes
discomfort or inconvenience.
l should be glad to recommend
your Appliance to any one suf-
fering from rupture.
Very respectfully yours,
D. W. STRONG.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
The Brooks Rupture
Appliance Is Sold Round
the World.

While the home of the Brooks
Appliance Co. IL at Marshall,
Mich. its business extends to
practically every corner of the
civilized world.
The home building at Marshall
10 the largest establishment Of
country. and occupies $1,000 50.
Il. OF floor space excIusiveIy de-
voted to the manufacture and
sale of the Brooks Appliance.
This does not include printing
offices, or other interests)
In London, England, the Brooks
Co. maintains u large establish
ment-cOrner kIngsway and POr-
tuRaI street.
In Amsterdam. Holland, the
European business is conducted
from No. 4 PaIeIsstraat.
You will he most welcome and
will receive most careful per-
SOnaI attention in any of the
Brooks Institutions, either In this
country or abroad.
Even I'm China, Japan, Africa,
south America, Asia, Alaska, and
in fact all over the world. even
to remote islands of the seas
wherever civilization has forced
her way-you will fipd the
Brooks Rupture Appliance bring
Ing relief and comfort to rupture
sufferers.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Ten Reasons Why
You Should Send for the Brooks
Rupture Appliance.

1t is absolutely the only Appliance of the
today and embodied the principles that
sought after for years
The Appliance for retaining the be
of position
Being cushion of clngs the
body, yet never bGsters irritation.
Unlike the ordinary so-called pads used in other
it is not cumbersome ungany
5 1t is small soft and piabe and positively he detected
through the clothing.
g. The soft plable bands holding Appliance give
one the unpleasant sensation of wearing a harness.
There is nothing about it get it becomes
soiled it be washed without nuring IN least
g. There springs Appliance to torture one
by cutting and brusng the flesh.
All of the material of which the Appliances
the best that buy making durable and safe
Appliance to
My reputation for honesty and fair dealing thoroughly
established by of thirty
the public, and prices reasonable
there certainly should be heancy sending the free
today.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Didn't Know He Had 1t On"

Mr.. c. E Brooks, Marshall Mich.
Dear Sir:
feel that am neglecting my duty in not
writing to you before.
As you remember, we got one OF your
Appliances for my boy u years Of age
Well, take great pleasure in telling you
he Is entirely cured.
He wore it six months. and a few weeks
sgo left II off to give il trial. and it has
proved Just as you said. We fitted him to
several trusses since he was three years old
and all failed to give satisfaction.
You can use my name as reference II you
like.
Thanking you for the same, ! remain
Yours very truly.
MRS. EDITH BOSwORTH,
152 Lyman st.
P. S.-He also said that he didn't know he
had II on. 1t was so comfortable
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Sound as | Ever Wa" 4"

Ithaca, Michigan.
Mr.. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
am happy to say to you that
I am entirely cured, thanks to
your Appliance.
Have not been troubled in any
way in IS months, and am sound
as I ever was so far as rupture
is concerned.
You can refer any one to me
IL you wish.
Respectfully,
J. P. KING, r. F. D. No. s.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Cured Him-Now Recon-.
mends II to Friend.

Elephant Butte. N. Mex.
c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
Some time ago I wrote you
asking for literature on your
trusses for infants. I received
it in due time. This literature
I gave to a friend Of mine who
had a child with rupture.
In 1907 I was ruptured my
self, and by wearing one of
your Appliances was completely
cured. I was ruptured for two
years and nothing would hold
me until I sent for your Appli-
ance.
1t gave me such q complete
cure and feel so grateful to you.
that when found my friend
here had a ruptured child, my
first thought was of a Brooks
Appliance.
He purchased one of them
and his child low wears X and
says 1t is very comfortable and
sure holds the rupture UP.
I am still grateful for your
help and recommend your Ap-
pliance whenever opportunity
Respectfully.
CARL ID. DONAVAN.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Ruptured at Sixty-Six-
Now Cured.

Grafton, w. Va.
Mr.. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
Yours of March 27, 1915, to
hand and in reply would say
that four years ago, when I was
Sc years old, l ruptured myself
badly.
Seeing your advertisement and
needing something to help me, 1
ordered one of your Appliances.
1 used it for one year. when
some parts of it gave way, so
1 took II off ana ordered soma
repairs from you.
went without any support
until they came and I found that
i did not need anything, So /
did not use it any more.
To my surprise, I was wholly
cured and have been ever since,
which has been about years,
sound as / ever was.
Respectfully.
E. L. RECTOR.
81 Main st.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Threw Away Trusses.
west Sound Washin

West Sound, Washington.
Mr.. c. e. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
aver four years and am sound
and well.
1t gives me pleasure to say
this to you for II was your Ap-
pliance that cured me.
You can use my name In your
business II you wish.
Yours very truly.
F. z. SHUT.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Perfectly Cured"

Pueblo, Colo.
Mr.. c. e. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
I have been perfectly cured by
your Appliance.
But 1 won't be without II be-
cause II Is so easy to wear and
1 want to be safe so that there
will be no danger of getting
ruptured again.
Yours very truly,
STEVE HORVAT.
325 Z. Northern Ave.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Wanted to Be Sure He
Was Cured.

Sciota, n. Y.
Mr.. c. e. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
Have neglected writing you as
I wanted to be sure that I was
entirely cured Of my rupture be-
fore I said anything one way or
the other.
can now honestly and thank
fully say that I am completely
cured. and I wish to thank you
many times for what you have
done for me.
wouldn't begrudge $4,000
for the same thing again II I
knew at the beginning what I
now know-that your rupture
Appliance will cure any one.
Sincerely yours,
ANTHONY BAKER,
r. r. No. 1.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Cured in Six Months
After l8 Years

Hinton. Ky.
Mr. c. z. Brooks. Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
never wore the Appliance a
minute over six months and was
cured sound and well-and /
want to say no man ever did any
harder work than I did while I
was using it-I hauled 40 perch
of rock. too big for any man
to lift.
1 was ruptured Is years and
words cannot tell how thankful
I am. Use my name II you like.
Yours sincerely,
RUFUS FIELDS, r. r. No. I.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
"Seems Impossible" q"

Holland, Indiana,
Mr.. c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
Having used one Of your Ap-
pliances until II was worn out,
I have been going without It
for nearly a year and have not
been troubled the least bit with
my rupture, so I am we'll salts
fed I am cured.
It seems nearly impossible. but
I have gone through a summers
work on a farm without one
and have not been troubled.
was born ruptured and never
wore a truss until I was 21
years of age. and got your Ap-
pliance. II I ever need another
one I shall send in my order.
Yours truly,
BARNEY OSKINS,
r. r. D, No, 7,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Results Are Marvellous. "

Middletown. n. Y.
c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
! tried all kinds Of trusses
without any relief until / bought
your Appliance.
The results are marvellous, and
| praise God that you may live
long and prosper. and may help
suffering humanity as you did
me.
You can use this letter as you
think best and I will answer any
inquiry that is made with a
stamped envelope enclosed
My age is 65 years.
Yours verv trulv.
V. c. JUMP. $50 Linden Ave.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04

would be a cripple the rest of
his life. However. some helping
hsmd showed me an ad in
newspaper. with the result that
he was in perfect health through
the wearing of a Brooks Appli-
ance for Just three months.
The doctor advised an opera
tion, which I would not consent
to. Your advice was to put an
Air Cushion Appliance on him,
and / must say that 1t is worth
ten times what il cost.
/ wish you could have seen
him before we used the Appli-
ance and now, when he is fully
as sound as any one could be.
I cannot thank you too much
for what you have done for my
boy.
Yours respectfully,
OLIVER HANSON.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Thankful Beyond
Expression.

Riverside, Ind.
Mr.. c. e. Brooks, Marshall. Mich,
Dear Sir:
am very glad to say that
your Appliance has cured me,
and am as sound as I ever was.
haven't worn II for months.
doesn't bother me any more at
all.
I don't know how to tell you
how much I think of your APP
pliance: 1t has done so much for
me. I will recommend 1t to any
one.
Yours truly,
VIM. HYSONG.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
"A Blessing to Me"

Mutual, Okla.
Mr.. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich
Dear Mr.. Brooks:
have been putting off an
swering your kind letter SO that
! could send you a good report.
took off the Appliance the
first of March and l feel that I
don't need to keep it on any
longer. / think / am well.
The Appliance has been q
blessing to me and 1 am thank
full for your great invention.
Yours very truly,
A. NORTH, r. No. 4.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
THE BROOKS GUARANTEE Is
SATISFACTION TO YOU.

No other rupture appliance,
truss, lock, device, Pad, or
plaster is offered to the public
ON such terms and csnder such q
guarantee as the Brooks Rup-
ture Appliance.
II for any reason Whatever
You do not wish to keep the
Brooks Appliance after you try
IL. all you have to do is to send
IL back. You don't have to give
any reason, you don't have to
write NJ why, you don't have to
send to us for any return in
structions or labels There will
he no argument, No dispute, NO
uisunderstandinE- you will
find that deinE business with
Brooks is Just like dsinE busi-
ness with q First National Bank.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Tried All Kinds of Trusses-
Now Cured.

walla walla- Washington.
Mr.. c. Z. Brooks,
Marshall, Mch.
Dear Sir:
wore your Appliance for one
year and was cured. after beinG
ruptured twenty years.
feel like a different man. I
tried all kinds OF trusses. but
nothing did me any good until ]
got your Appliance.
1t has been worth many dol
lars to me.
Yours truly,
c. E. LONG.
. 1898 W. Birch ST
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04


know ] had IL on: il just
adapted itself to the shape
of the body and seemed to
be a part OF the body. as 1t
clung to the spot. no mat
ter what position ] was in.
1t would be a veritable
God-send to the unfortu-
nate who suffer from rup-
ture IL all could procure
the Brooks Rupture Appli-
ance and wear II. They
would certainly never re-
gret II.
My rupture Is now all
healed up and nothing ever
did II but your Appliance.
Whenever the opportunity
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Doctor Said Operation u

Artesia, Ariz.
c. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
I received your Appliance and
have used il. 1t has done the
work you guaranteed il to do.
1t is too cheap at the price.
The doctor said that he, or anv
other doctor. couldn't cure the
rupture without an operation,
but the Brooks Rupture Appli-
ance did. ] remain as ever.
ALDO B. ALFRED.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04

better. II it hadn't been for your
Appliance I would never have
been cured. am sixty-eight
years old and served three years
in Eckle's Artillery, Oglethorp
Co. l hope God will reward you
for the good you are doing for
suffering humanity.
Yours sincerely,
II. d. BANKS
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
"Cured by the
Brooks Discovery"
At the Age Of rs.

Mr.. C. E. Brooks,
Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
began using your Ap-
pliance for the cure Of
rupture Il had a pretty
bad case) l think in May,
1905. On November 20,
1905. I quit using 1t. Since
that time l have not need
ed or used II. I am we'll of
rupture and rank myself
among thoSe cured by the
Brooks Discovery, which.
considering my age. IS
years. l regard as remark
able.
Very sincerely yours
SAM A. HOOVER,
High Point, N. C.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Sorry He Never Heard Of
Brooks Before.

Buckley. Ill.
{. l.. Brooks. AIarshalI. Mich.
Dear Sir:
Glad to advise you that after
wearing your Appliance three
months ] took II off and have
never had to put il back.
am completely cured. and
must say that I am sorry / never
heard OF you people before.
Yours very truly,
G. o. STREMMEL
Box No. %.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Now Sound and Wei" I"

Atchison, Kansas.
Mr.. c. z. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
Dear Sir:
have had two APPLIANCES from
you and am now sound and well.
Yours truly.
FRITZ RAUBER,
1854 Commercial st.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Cannot Saw Too Much.

DOddsVIIIe, MISS.
c. E. Brooks. Marshall. Mich.
Dear Sir:
Your Appliance cured me
sound and well.
1 feel like a man again and
am telling all ruptured men to
write to you.
Many thanks for your good
ness. 1 cannot say too much
for you.
Yours very truly,
SIMON DANTZLER.
r. F. d. No. /. Box 50.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-04
Others Failed, but
the Appliance Cured

Mr.. c. E. Brooks. Marshall Mich.
Dear Sir:
Your Appliance did all you claim for the
little boy and more for II cured him sound
and well. We let him wear il for about a
year in ALL although it cured him 8 months
after he had begun to wear 1t. We had tried
several other remedies and got no relief and
I shall certainly recommend 1t to friends, for
we surely owe II to you.
Yours respectfully,
WIN. PATTERSON
No. TT s. Main ST., Akron, o.