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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

not believe that the "favorite SON.
method can be successfully used
against Mr.. Woods; only man who
possesses qualities of leadership and
craftsmanship, with some talent for
public speaking, can hope to defeat
him, in the opinion of the Pomeroy
paper.
Mr.. Woods is now serving his
fifth term In the house. He was
elected to succeed James P. Conner,
who was the successor OF Dolliver
when the Fort Dodge man moved up
to the senate. Mr.. Woods, prior to
his first election to the house, served
as chairman of the republican state
committee, in 1906 and 1907, and
1t was from that vantage point that
he made the surprise attack upon
Mr.. Corners lines and deprived him
of his seat in the house. Since that
first election Mr.. Woods position
has seemed to be impregnable, and
he has defeated with ease all oppo-
nents. though at times opposition
has appeared formidable. The
strength of his defenses is recog-
nized in his district by those who
would displace him. No one can
assert with confidence at this time
that it will be possible to defeat him
in the primary next year.
The strength of Mr.. Woods is diff
ficult to explain. In all his service
in the house he has been inconspic-
uous. His name has not been con-
nected with any important legisla-
ton. He has not been conspicuous
either in committee work or in de-
bate on the floor of the house. He
has no gift or liking for public
speaking and is seldom if ever heard
in a public address. He has been
known to vote in the house con-
trary to the sentiment Of the peo-
pie of his district. But he has some
genius for political organization,
and in that is his reliance. He has
had his district well in hand. He
goes about his duties and his dis
trict softly-in gum Shoes" his
political enemies say-and when
election day comes around he al
ways shows up with the votes to
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
Looking Over the Field.

L. J. Dickinson and Sid J. Backus
of Algona were in the city Thursday.
Mr.. Dickinson is looking around over
the Tenth district to find out the
lay of the political land. He has 1t
in his mind to be candidate for
congress and is almost persuaded.
To him, the outlook for success looks
good, as he is meeting with much
encouragement. II Mr.. Dickinson
can unite all the opposition to the
Hon. Frank P. Woods and can get
some of the strength heretofore con-
trolled in Mr.. Woods behalf, there
is certainly real chance for his sue
cess at the primary. He is . man
of no mean order of ability and is
accounted one of the good lawyers Of
northern Iowa. He would be strong
in the northern part of the district
where the present incumbent has
had everything his own way ever
since he has represented the Tenth
in congress. Mr.. Woods is now serv-
ing his fifth term, and 1t is believed
by his opponents that he is weaker
with his people just now than at
any time since he defeated the Hon.
James P. Conner for the nomination
nearly ten years ago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
Will it be any different in

elect. Will it be any different in
1918?
1t is now seventeen years since
Jonathan p. Dolliver went from the
house to the senate-seventeen years
since the Tenth district was repre-
sented in the house by a Dolliver.
But though the time be long, the
Tenth district has not forgotten that
glorious day when all the nation
paused to listen as its representa-
tive arose in his place in the house
to speak. And SO the district is CIV
ing indications of firing Of its softly
treading, speechless representative.
and Of longing for another Dolliver
to give Iowa its rightful place in the
national councils, to restore to the
district and the state some OF the
prestige Of a golden era in its po-
Iitical life. Whether that longing
shall be translated into action is for
the future to determine.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
EVIDENCES OF DIsLoYALTY.

Senator Young in Des Moines Cap
ital: There is a disposition in Iowa
to make believe that there is no dis
loyalty in the state. The editor of
the Capital is chairman of the Iowa
State Council of Defense, appointed
by Governor Harding to help in the
general loyalty of the state and to
assist in all patriotic endeavor. AS
chairman of such committee, the ed
itor receives letters from bankers, of
which the following, received in to-
days mail, is sample:
81 have received your letter en-
closing report cards for use in re-
porting daily sales of liberty bonds.
If you have discovered a way to in
duce people who are in sympathy
with Germany in this war to buy
liberty bonds I would be grateful to
you if you would tell me how it is
done.
"This is a community in which the
grdat majority of people are OPP
posed to a war against Germany and
they seem to feel that it is an insult
to them to be asked to buy liberty
bonds. We can't take the money out
of their pockets, although we would
certainly like to sell as many liberty
bonds as we can"
The bank to which this letter re-
fers does not stand alone. There are
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

The national government must
take steps to curb the rapacity of
the employers of labor before labor
problems will cease. It is not alone
for the laboring man to be patriotic,
and when he sees his employer, like
the coal operators, for instance, TAX
ing unfair profits for the products
of labor, it is but natural that the
laborer will want a share of the
spoils. The real cause of many Of
the strikes that are taking place
may be traced to this condition.
When the Standard Oil company
doubles the price of oil, because the
company says it is scarce. the men
who work for the Standard Oil COM
pany are justified in demanding
double wages because wage earners
are scarce. If the government will
recognize these facts and lay the ak
at the root of the evil, many labor
problems will be solved during the
period of the war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
NOT PARALLEL CASES.

England had its Edith Cavell,
who was put to death by Germany
for giving comfort to the enemy.
The world shuddered and made a
great fuss about it.
Now there is a case on the other
side. Nine. Mata-Hari, the Dutch
dancer and adventures, has been
found guilty of espionage by a court
martial and shot on French soil.
She was accused of conveying to the
Germans the secret of the construc-
ton of the tanks used by the en-
tente.
To be shot as spy does not sound
we'll, but it is most heroic death.
Nine. Mata-Hari was beautiful, and
had everything to live for. The fact
Of her beauty gave her ingress into
circles that could not have been en-
tered by others. She loved Germany
End risked her life in its service.
Why she did this for country that
was not her birthplace, no one
knows.
/: 1t is a pity that the beautiful
dancer and actress should be thus
ruthlessly destroyed, but it is the
fate of war.-Boone News-Republi-
can.
The cases recited by the News
Republican are not parallel. AS the
Freeman-Journal remembers the
story of Miss Cavell, she went to the
war zone from England as Red
Cross nurse. Her offense was not
in divulging military secrets, but in
assisting some of her countrymen,
who were prisoners of war, to es-
cape. She did not invade the soil
of Germany and impose upon the
confidence reposed in her. Nine.
Mata-Hari went to France, according
to report, with the avowed purpose
of performing the work of a spy and
wormed herself into the confidence
of the military and civil officers.
The Freeman-Journal is not justify
ing the shooting of this woman. 1t
believes that spies should be treated
as extraordinary prisoners and held
in security during the period of the
war. But the rules of war of all
countries are that spies must die.
The point is, Miss Cavell was not
in fact spy, while Nine. Mata-Hari
was. T.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
THE KAISER'S DUTY.

Washington (Iowa) Press: We
are told that "the kaiser has re-
garded it as his principal and most
sacred task to preserve the bless
ings of peace" AS he seems to have
a widely different conception from
the balance of the world as to the
brand Of peace that should prevail.
we suppose he considers it his sacred
duty to exterminate all who differ
with him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
From the Freeman Of Oct. 10, 1897.

= ( = b II 4 F.t : = D.. ~ e +
Miss Rachel Ship leaves this p. m.
for Marshalltown to attend the we'd
ding of a friend-a former classmate
at Iowa College, Grinnell.
Sunday between the hours Of IL and
2 o'clock, thieves entered the home
of VIM. Fairfield, who resides few
miles west of town, and stole twenty
five dollars in money. All the family
except Mr. F. are visiting in Illinois,
and he was at neighbors when the
theft was committed. The thief or
thieves gained access to the house
through window.
There was a pleasant surprise party
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. ]. R,
Faus Friday evening. About o'clock
a large number of friends arrived at
their home, filling all the vacant space
in the sitting room and parlor. The
guests took some yaluables as memoir
ials to Mrs. Faus. it being the Goth
anniversary Of her birth. Over an
hour was spent very pleasantly, in
deed. The occasion will not be for
gotten. Before parting they sang
blessed be the tie that Binds" Pray
ers were offered and all retired to
their homes, feeling that it was good
to have been there.
AS per announcement in the city
papers a number of young men met at
Hanrahan & O'Connor's Wednesday
night and organized a foot ball team.
N. M. O'Connor was chosen business
manager and Dick Pray captain. The
team is composed of the following
young men: e. A. Young, G. H.
Brown, N. NJ. O'Connor, W. s. Hell
mick, w. Helmick, J. G. B. Pinney,
Claud Nickel, Prof. Towle, Dick Pray,
c. Smisor, F. Wood, J. White, ]. Hyatt,
Bert Gregory, c. E. Mcconnell, Kit
Brandrup. They expect to play their
first game with the Webster City high
school team.
Two hundred members of the Noble
Order of the Mystic Shrine Of Ell
Kahir Temple invaded the limits of
our beautiful city Wednesday. Dele
cations began arriving on the noon
trains, which were met by local MEM
bers Of the order, and, headed by the
Webster City band, were escorted to
the Elks' hall, where the reception
took place. In the enforced absence
of Mayor Burleson, Noble Wambach
delivered brief but felicitous adj
dress Of welcome, in which he made
an unconditional surrender of every
thing in sight into the, hands of the
visitors. Noble John w. Geiger, Of
Caaae Rapids, responded in behalf Of
the visitors. After music by, the band
everyone went in for good social
time until five o'clock, when the
parade took place. The parade was
la fine one. The uniformed band and
the glittering costumes Of the ShrinT
ers produced a splendid effect and
was viewed by large crowd of spec
tators. In the evening the comforting
of degrees took place at the armory.
After the degree work an elegant BAN
quet was served in the Masonic hall
by Landlord Merrill, of The Wilson,
which was regarded by all as fitting
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
TWENTY YEARS AGO
climax to the days festivities.
in the Freeman Tribune.

SAAAAcA w tAO uoy . ACSIAVAtACS
Mrs. B. G. Mason entertained num-
Der of her lady friends at dinner to-
day.
Hon. r. G. Clark, Furman futile
and Turner WEIGH went to Fort Dodge
today to take in the republican rally.
The darkness had scarcely envelop-
ed the departing forms Of the Mystic
Shriners, than the representatives of.
another guild began to appear upon
the scene. From their well-dressed
appearance and the look of superior
intelligence upon each countenance,
it soon dawned upon the observers
mind that the advance guard Of the
Upper Des Moines Editorials Associa-.
ton was arriving. The Freeman was
glad to see its editorial brethren, and
in common with the people of Webster
City, gave them hearty welcome,
and babe them "eat, drink (pure city
water) and be merry" The OPEN
ing exercises of the Upper Des Moines
Editorial Association took place at
the Methodist church Thursday even.
ing under most suspicious circum
stances. At eight o'clock President
Ralph Robinson, the veteran editor Of
the Newton Journal, sounded the
gavel, and introduced Hon. Wesley
Martin, who had been selected to
deliver the address of welcome. The
ladies quartet, composed of Miss
Maude Soule, Tressa Treat, Mabel
Richardson and Mrs. A. A. Weaver,
rendered a beautiful selection, after
which Congressman ]. P. Do1liver en-
tered upon his lecture, "The Nation Of
America" The second day: Fifteen
or twenty double-seated carriages
were on hand at 9 o'clock Friday
morning, and the editorial brethren
made the grand rounds of the city.
The principal points of interest were
visited, including the factories, cleo
trio light works, etc. The knights of
the quill and shears investigated the
making Of shoes at the Strohmeyer
Bros. factory and visited the canning
plant adjoining. At the latter place
each editor was given can of corn.
The tile factory and the Mocha-Sine
Company were also visited. Manager
Bale, of the latter company, treated
the boys to delicious draughts of the
famous drink prepared by this COM
pany, together with a package of
Mocha-Sine to take home. The Bot
Ting Works was also on the list,
where ]. w. Arlington acted as master
of ceremonies and proceeded to regale
the editors with delicious pop and
other kinds of summer drinks Of the
celebrated Webster City brand. Mr..
A. also passed out the smokers. The
Closz & Howard sieve factory and the
Hot Water Heating Co.'S works came
in for a share of attention. From
there the procession moved to Lawn
Hill and the driving park. At the
conclusion OF the ride about the city,
the company witnessed an exhibition
run of the fire team. Just before the
dinner hour, Photographer Johnson
took q snap shot at the crowd which
assembled on the north steps at the
cOurf house
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
charged that he took that stand be-
cause he saw the party going that

Mr.. Bryan ought to be very happy.
He put in yean after year trying to
edo something for silver but the
white metal obstinately continued to
decline in value. However, the Eu-
ropean war has brought the price
up and it has climbed from As cents
to IS cents an ounce in the past two
years. Many of the silver mines
that have been closed for years are
're-opened and activity is seen in
many places that have been quiet a
long time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

DR.. Shallcnbergcr is an eminently successful
Specialist In the treatment OF Chronic Diseases.
He has long established reputation, resulting
from his large practice and extensive hospital
experience, which have made him so proficient
that he can name and locate in
few minutes. He has successfully treated many
Of the most difficult cases of Chronic Diseases
of men and women. That Is why his reputation
has spread.-why he has continued his visits
year after year, while other doctors have made
few visits and stopped
DR.. Shallenberger treats Diseases of the Eye,
Ear, Nose. Throat. Lungs. Heart Blood, Skin:
Bladder. Consumption In an early stage. Ca.
tarrh Ringing In Ears and Deafness. Paralysis,
Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Sick Headache. Goitre.
rnatism of joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases of women scientifically
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure. Fistua and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
Suraical Cases and Rupture Given
Special Attention. Fl.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent: easily excl.
ted and irritable: weak and debilitated: tired
mornings; without ambition. energy or strength:
Ifeless. easily fatigued; distrustful and without
confidence In YOURSELF Have you sunken, red
or blurred eyes: pirnpleS on your face: weak
back, or deposit In urinef
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases of long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted in the worst Affections Varicocele,
Hydroceie. Blood Poison, Syphilis. Unnatural
Discharges, Weakness, Emissions. Debility,
Nervousness. Dizziness and Defective Memory,
which ruin body and mind. 1t Is highly impor-
tant you obtain the services of a physician who
has established q good reputation for treating
these diseases.
DR.. Shallenberger has made years of study
of Private Diseases of men and women. He
knows and uses the most scientific methods Of
treating them. Hundreds of women suffer un-
told agony with diseases which have been neg
;ected or unskillfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him. You should consult
him IL you have any Chronic Disease. A Spec
ialst who has made a lifetime study of such
diseases Is certainly prepared to give you the
best results, and if you sicf. You need scien-
tifc treatment.
DR.. Shallenberger spares no effort to cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean as
much to him as to the patient Most of his new
patients come through the recommendation OF
others whom he has treated.
He prepares nearly all his medicine from his
own special formulas, and uses nothing but
pure drugs.
Cons ulfasion and Exnmination Free and
= Confidential.
Address letters to
DIR. wILBERT SMALLENBERGER
500 Oakwood Blvd. CHICAsa<A
4.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

One of these days the German
reichstag will get up enough spunk
to say what it really thinks of the
kaiser. When that day comes, the
end of the war will not be far away.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

Now is the time to lay in the
winters supply of potatoes while
they can be had for from 81 to $1.25
per bushel. When it freezes up and
transportation is more difficult, the
price will go up.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

The people are finding that they
can get along very well without eat
ing much meat.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

A pretty good rule for newspapers
is to let lawyer politicians get their
help where they publish their legal
notices, says the Iowa City Republic
can. -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

We must all hang together or as
suredly we shall all hang separately.
Franklin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22
DR.. WILLIAM sHALLENBERGER

The regular and reliable Chronic
Disease specialist who has visited
Webster City every month since
: ace! ace VIII Il H be al +. : : = =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

ramental service it cannot be Sc
cured in Eagle Grove; it requires a
"trip to Fort Dodge. This condition
caused a heavy negative vote, cast on
the superficial policy of hitting any
head in sight. 1t may be taken for
a fact that thousands who voted
against the amendment are glad
there is to be no backward step
toward the saloon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

Hon. Fred E. White, once men,
Der of congress from Iowa and DEM
ocratic nominee for governor. is seri-
ously ill, as his numerous friends
will regret to know. Mr.. White
was born in Germany, but is an
American in which there is no flaw.
Since the United States got into the
war, Mr.. White has made some tell
ing patriotic speeches, and the loyal
Germans of Iowa will miss his coun-
sci and influence during the days
he is forced to remain in the hos
pital at Ottumwa, where he has been
for several weeks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

Let no guilty man escape, If it
can be avoided. No personal consid-
erations should stand in the way OF
performing a public duty.-U. s.
Grant.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

The Eagle Grove Eagle is hardly
fair with Senator Cummins when it
assumes { that the senate, has
changeS, celebrate.upon thed. Mion
ofkelsau--is-a-daugh nMr. and
years. because of expediency. Thou
sands of people have done just as
the senator has done, and the change
is genuine. A man nearing 20 is apt
to look at such a problem differently
than he did while in his thirties
Moreover, if men never changed
their minds there would never be
real occasion for holding but one
election upon problems of this char
acter except to give new voters sop'
portunity to record their verdict.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

amendment was turned down by the
voters doesn't mean that the saloon
is to return to the state. The law
will remain as it is until changed
by the legislature, and if the legis-
lature ever repeats prohibition it
will be after a long, hard fight. 1t
is unfortunate that the question was
brought up at this time. The result
of the election will make it more diff
ficult to enforce the law and will
give the vets encouragement to con-
tinue the fight to bring back the
saloon, which they would have aban-
doned had the amendment carried
by good majority. Then the ef-
feet upon other states will be bad
The vets will point to Iowa as a
vindication Of their claim that pro-
hibition is unpopular where it has
been tried.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

The defeat of the constitutional
amendment in Iowa doesn't mean
that the people of the state want the
saloon back. Sentiment, we believe,
is just as strongly against the saloon
as it ever was. However, many vot-
ers who are opposed to the saloon are
not opposed to having little nip
in the cellar and they are unwilling
to surrender this fright" for the
good of the community. They want
the state dry, but they don't want
it "bone dry" The efforts of the
extremely radical to make it impos-
sible for a person to ship beer or
liquor into the state in small guam
titles for personal use is response
BILE, in the judgment of the Freet
man-Journal, for the defeat Of the
amendment. But the fact that thf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

Window glass. any size. at Teed's.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

The shippers of the country must
help the railroads conserve their cars
by unloading freight promptly. It
might be well FOR the government to
increase demurrage allowances dur
ing the period of the war. This is
a problem that vitality affects all
business as we'll as all war prepara-
lions. The railroads are doing their
part, and they are doing it well, and
it is up to the public generally to
assist them in every way possible.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-10-22

Fort Dodge and Webster county
did exceedingly well at the recent
amendment election. The county and
city had both been considered doubt
full, while it was generally believed
that Fort Dodge was almost sure for
the vets. However, the city gave
1,574 for and 1,412 against, while
the county rolled up SIG dry major
ity, the vote being 1907 to 3,0S9.
Saloons were not driven out of Fort
Dodge until Jan. l, 1916, and as the
town had always been against pro-
hibition, it was believed it would so
wet by a substantial majority. The
returns indicate, however, that the
absence o. saloons i'll .ha: city has
strengthened prohibition sentiment.