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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14

four miles northwest OF Storm Lake,
paying 1920 per acre for the same.
Denison: Roelf Freese Of West
Side recently purchased Sac coun-
ty farm about five miles east of Ode
bolt at an auction sale. He paid
$217.25 per acre for it. The farm
consists Of geo acres and was pur-
chased less than year ago for $500
per acre.
Manila: Last week Jacob Gross
man purchased Ed Packard's 800
acre farm southeast of Manila. Con-
sideratior SITS per acre, and Homer
Baker sold his north 160 acre farm
to Carl Hagedorn of Manning TO-,
$195 per acre. Is
Hampton: William H. Fink has
just purchased the 81 acres of the
John Elite farm, which lays Just
south and adjoining the Fink farm,
north of town, paying $4,000, or
about $500 an acre for the tract. Mr..
Fink has always wanted this piece
to add to his already fine farm, but
like many others, when he could
have purchased it for half the money
he thought it was high. This place
is without any improvements except
tile and fences.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14

cities and spend several weeks in
the Allegheny mountains at the
summer home of friend.
Miss Mazda Black OF Cedar Rap
ids is here visiting her cousin, Miss
Amanda Johnson, and Mr.. and Mrs.
J. w. Young and other friends.
Miss Vesta Lynch of harrisburg
is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. p.
H. Lynch, and family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
Close Government Check on All Pro-
ducers and Distributors to
Hold Prices Normal.
ANNOUNCES THE CONTROL PLAN
Mills and Elevators to Be Put Under
License Middlemen to
Be Regulated.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 13.-The
food administration announced it's
plan for controlling wheat, flour and
bread, revealing that the govern
ment is prepared to take over the
whole 1917 wheat harvest if neces-
sary to conserve the supply, obtain
just prices for Americas fighting
forces and their allies and reduce
costs to the general public in the
United States.
Establishing of buying agencies at
all the principal terminals, licens-
ing of elevators and mills, fixing
of price to be considered fair, reg
ulation of the middleman and of
grain exchanges, with the elimina-
ton of trading in futures, are the
chief features of the plan. The IL
censing will begin Sept. I.
/ The minimum price of 50 for
wheat fixed by congress does not be-
come effective until next year, but
the administration proposes to exer-
else a worry thorough control over
this years crop through powers con-
ferred under the food and export
bills.
/ Following is the Administrations
announcement:
''The disturbance to the worlds
commerce. and short supplies has
caused a greater disruption of the
normal markets for wheat than any
other cereal.
/ First. AS a result of the isola-
ton of certain of the worlds wheat
producing countries, by either bel
1igerent lines or short shipping, the.
normal determination of the prit e
of wheat by the ebb and flow Of
commerce is totally destroyed.
Second. In order to control
speculation, and to secure more
equitable distribution of the avail
able wheat and flour between their
countries, the allied governments
have placed the whole purchase of
their supplies in the hands of one
buyer. Also the European neutrals
are now buying their wheat through
single government agents instead of
in the normal course of commerce.
Therefore, the export price of
wheat and flour, and thus the real
price, if not controlled, will be sub
ject to almost single will of the
foreign purchaser.
Third. In normal times, Ameri-
can wheat moves largely to Europe
in the fall months. This year the
shortage of shipping necessities has
hindered it's distribution over the en-
tire year. Therefore, there is dan
ger of glut in our warehouse sys-
tenn over considerable period.
Fourth. There are large stocks
of wheat which cannot be drawn
upon by the allies, during the war,
but in the event of peace or defeat
Of the submarines, these would be
available and might seriously de-
moralize the damage for American
wheat.
Fifth. 1t must be clearly under
stood that the guaranteed minimum
price of SO per bushel for wheat,
set out in the food bill, does not
apply to the 1917 harvest, but only
to the 1918 harvest, and then under
which must be elaborated.
There is, therefore, no determined
price for the 1917 harvest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14
BROKEN ASSORTMENT

Assorted sizes in Ladies' muslin gowns,
petticoats and shirt waists, all regular
values worth from sec to 75c each.
Take your choice while they last at 39c
and 45c.
Children's play suits and boys sport
goods, base balls and masks. Choice,
one half price.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14

Miss Nellie Cunningham is enjoy
ing two weeks vacation from her
duties in the Mercantile store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-08-14

The newest in jewelry at Teed &
feeds. d-f-t--tf
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
DE:RMOTT HOMES
 FOR YOU
Buy a home and quit shift ing from pillar to post.

One broom cottage with bath and closets, ou fWo good lots, close in AL sp shed ter buggy or automobile. COW sheds, etr. Price Sl.250, on terms of one aait cash, balance easy.
 Che a-room beautiful home near school and aewn town district. OH two lots aeNi5e each Has aath. electric hedts water etc. A bargain at g, 9G0. one h1it cash, terms on balance. one Groom cottage only years old on two lots 5oXl90 each, water in house. close in and continuous side walk to Front street. Barn 50X3Q with r. stalls Price only $l POO for all: one=half cash, balance can be arranged
 will be glad to show any one wanting to buy a home, any or all of these proper ties.
 Even a moderate rent for d home will soon pay for any one of the above proper ties.
 w. (. ROSS
 Office in Dcrmott Hana X Trust Go Eulldiag
 Phone U. permott. Arr.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
Union Thanksgiving Service

The Dermott Pastors Association met at the residence of Rev. w. A. Rolle on Monday, Nov, 5th There We're present Reverends Rolle. Sims and Cannon.
 It was decided that all the churches of the town should unite in Thanks giving service to be held at the Baptist church, Thursday evening, Nov. 29th Bro. w A Rolle was elected to preach the sermon. A. committee on music for the occasion, consisting of Mrs. W. $. Daniel, Mrs. G. r. Kinney and Miss Leona Rayborn, was appointed. It was decided to take an offering fer charity for the use of the Benevolent Aid Society of Dermott in looking af- ter any work under their supervision
 Secretary.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
Christmas Mail For
 American Forces Abroad

The time Is approaching to give thought to bringing Christmas cheer to the American soldiers and sailors abroad
 Arrangements have been perfected whereby the Christmas mail to the American ENpeditonary Forces in Flu rope is to be delivered by Chris,ma morning Without the fullest cooper alton on the part of the public. it will be impossible to accomplish this result.
 The three essential respects m which the public can aid in assuring happy Christmas at the front are. Mall early. address inteIligently. and pact- secure ly For this reason it l. urgently re quested that all persons having Christ mas mail for the soldiers ana sailors and the civilian units attached to the army in Europe observe closely the following directions:
 MaiIa to reach the soldiers iu France by Christmas morning MIST RE POSTED NOT LATER THAN N0NEMBER l5 By orter No S2l. of the Postmaster General dated oeto. Der 23. l4l1 SUCH PARCELS WILL BE LIMITED IN WEIGHT TO SEN- EN POUNDS.
 Every package mast bear con spieaousy the words CHRISTMAS MAIL. the complete address of the person for whom f is intended and in the upper left hand corner, the name and address of the sender
 3 Every parcel must be so packed and wrapped as to admit of easy in spection by the postmaster. No parcel will be dispatched to France which has not the postmaster s certificate that it contains no prohibited articles. lntox- icants, intlammahle materials finclud ing friction matches), or compositions which may kill or injure another or damage mails are amongst the articles prohibited. ]. F. Leeper, F. NJ
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08

Fletcher Thomas left Thursday for business trip to Hamburg
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08

has seen such awful conflict. with con ditions exactly as they are today in the world, 30 every opinion expressed 8 simply speculation. Whether the whole world will be exhausted or not is not known; however. a large part of the world is already exhausted, and the part that Is not exhausted at the end of the conflict will not only be drawn on materially but also spiritually in the way of inspiring hopefulness and faith in the comhatants to recuperate and rebuild upon greater and stronger foundations of true civilization. No prophecy is necessary for this as 1t is apparent Here Is where the church of Jesus Christ in America will have a millenial opportunity. but before Amer ica can take advantage of that wonder ful opportunity she must herself be prepared. This preparation must be acquired like all others through indi- vidual experience, and every one of us must do his bit.
 When next Sunday comes around, don't forget the pleasant welcome and the bright, brief. and brotherly serv- ices in the popular homelike church. the Presbyterian church. Sunday Bi- bic School at 9;45. morning service at II. subject, The Power of Thought; evening service at 7:l5, subject The Family Altar. It's Decline. and Why Soul stirring music and singing are features of these services. Pastor
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
Epworth League

Program for next Sunday: Leader Lille Mae Walton. Topic Seeking W orth W nile Things
 Song
 Prayer
 Scripture Lesson. Prov. VIII lo-eis Matt. VI a3
 Song.
 Seeking Things Worth While Mary F. Edwards.
 Worth Wh.e Resalts of Seeking Goi and Ills Kingdom ice Dante. "rac Masters Sale of Value Scoltie Courtney.
 What is Most Worth While ,o Ne Mrs Henry
 Efficiency for What Clara Wyune
 Song
 League Renedictlon
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08

Fletcher Thomas left Thursday for business trip to Hamburg
 Mrs NJ B Dayls returned Monday from Winchester. whore she spent few days
 Bishop W kyles will preach here Friday night at the Knox St \. NJ. F.. Zion church
 MtRRuns Nov lst. ] \. Anderson and Miss Amanda Reed. Rev (. W. Morgan officiating
 Mir. and Mrs Ed. Pembroke of Gaines Landing spent Tuesday in nermott They left today for trip to Memphis
 Mrs w r. Johnson and children re- turned Tuesday from Dumas. where they spent couple of weeks with her parents
 DIED: Nov. ?. Coleman Alexander, aged about 50 years He left wife anu i'ul 'lillbl til u lilOlIn Hls utatf. The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. (. Holly.
 At the Southeast District Baptist Association held last week at Winches- ter more than 8. 300 was raised for all the causes
 Messrs Chas Measel. F. G. Ham mock and William A Rolle. our white friends, delivered addresses last night in the interest of the Army |. NJ. C. \. to large and enthusiastic crowd at St. Paul Baptist church Subscrip- uons We're taken for the Army Y Nj ( \. work and committee WAS ap- pointed Co solicit funds from the colored people who were not present It seems llke#every yboiy in Dermott is realizing the great value ot the Army Y NJ C \. to our troops al home and abroad NX.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
Sweets for the Boys

The EpWorth Gepgue of the Metho= dist Chereh will send q box of Sweets te "Our Boss in Camp Beauregard Anyone wishing 10 remember the Der mot b5ss in this manner may send their donation either of cakes or cal dy. to Mrs C L. Edwards. where the 6oN vil be packed not later than Thursday. Nov L.
 Committee:
 Mrs. ohver Higgins.
 Miss Ruth Evans.
 Mrs. (. l.. Edwards
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08

Total S360 co
 Mrs. Henry sold one adult ticket since the report was published last week bringing the total up to $3G0 oo $4 % has been paid to the $. l A. fer piano rent since the las report. bring ing the incidental eNpenSes up to $24 O.
 NJ. [. Kinney. Secretary.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
One of Americas Oppor-
 tunities After the War

There is a great deal being prophe- sled today about world conditions. commercially and geographically. when the present tragedy being enacted in Europe is over. As no one now living
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
hMCNG COLORED PEOPLE

Items of interest among colored people should he left at the Palace Drug Store or at this office
The Dermott news., 1917-11-08
Lyceun Report

The following Is a detailed statement of the lyceum tickets sold by contest
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
PRESIDENTS Thanksgiving
Proclamation

long of our people to turn the
fruitful of the praise and thanksgiving Almighty
custom follow the midst of the tragedy of
disaster
because amidst the darkness that
the blessings bestowed upon
blessings that better than Of mind and prosperity
of enterprise
given the opportunity
ourselves the great day Declaration Independence
by taking against tyranny that threatened and
debase everywhere and joining with other free peoples
mandng all the nations of the world what then demanded
only defend rights nation but defend
rights throughout the world there
full inspiring the resolution
action We have been brought mind and purpose
should especially God such
midst of the enterprise the spirits of have entered
have but observe reasonable practical economy
abundance with which supply the needs Of those
awaken greater spirit
shall divided wonder what stuff
things Almighty
God that in all humbenes of spirit look always Him
gudance constant in the spirit
grace
strengthened and that in His good time liberty and security and
comradesp justice may
all the nations of the earth.
hereby Thursday the 10Th
next day thanksgiving and and invite people
throughout that day from their ordinary
patons homes and places of worship
thanks God, the great ruler of nations
whereof have hereunto hand
seal of United States to be affixed.
Done in the District of Columbia this day November in
the hundred seventeen and
independence the United States Of America the
and fory-second
By President:
ROBERT LANSING WOODROW WILSON,
Secretary of State.
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
S. WAR7SAVINGS
CERTIFICATES co
ON SALE SOON

A campaign will be launched shortly
to make the most extravagant people in
the world the most thrifty.
The stern necessities OF war will wipe
out from American life its one besetting
sin-excessive spending. This. at least,
will be the aim Of the war savings cam
paign to raise more funds for the ma
tional war chest
A 5000 900 600 issue Of war-savings
in denominations as low as
IS, and running for five years. will be
offered some time this month by the
Treasury Department. It will mark an
Innovation in Government financing.
The certificates. which will be on sale
at postoffices and all other Government
agencies throughout the country, are
designed to appeal to the man and the
woman of limited means. The general
interest rate for the entire issue will be
4 per cent.
1t is planned to sell the certificates by
way OF stamps and postoffice books.
Thus the chIldren's dime-bank can be
effectively modified for the Govern
ment.
Certificates will be redeemable any
time before maturity at the request Of
the holder. allowing interest at a rate
slightly less than 4 per cent.
1T is vitality necessary that the Amer
lean people should practice savings on
a large scale during the progress Of the
war;" said Secretary McAdoO. This
new plan will give every man. woman
and child in America, no matter how
small his means. the opportunity to do
something to help the Government"
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
RED CROSS SENDS
FOOD TO SERBIANS
IN PRISON CAMPS

Enormous quantities of American
food are on the way today to the
Ksiser's country.
The American Government knows
about it. Is. in fact, glad of it. Did,
in fact. permit it to be sent. and went
to considerable trouble to arrange a
routing so it would be sure to get
there.
The shipment now en- route, which
will bs followed by others to the
value OF at least 100000, is 5000
sacks OF perfectly good American
-four. Other foodstuffs and clothing
will be sent on to German territory
just as fast as the American Govern
ment can get II there.
The food and clothing. however. is
not going to German subjects, but to
Serbian prisoners Of war in Austrian
prison camps. Concerning the ship
ments. the American Red Cross said:
"As part OF the Red Cross program
for aid to Serbia, which has been un-
iertaken in cooperation with the
Serbian government, the Red Cross
has just shipped 5000 bags OF flour
to Serbians in Austrian prison camps.
':This is the first shipment OF a Sc
r!es of food purchases which the he'd
Cross. in cooperation with the Ser
bian government, is making in
this country for relief OF prisoners.
The Serbian minister has deposited
$500 900 to the credit of the Red
cross for the purchase OF these food
s;uffs.
The allies must provide living ne
cessities for their soldiers who are
captured, because the central powers
are not providing prisoners Of war
with sufficient food to keep them in
good health. by arrangement with
iermany and Austria. prisoners are
permitted to receive extra ratiOns and
alOthing from their home govern
uents. Lack Of supplies in Europe
has forced Serbia to buy in the Unit
Cd States.
The shipments 20 TO the Serbian
consul at MarseIIIcs. and thence
through the Serbian section Of the
bureau de secours at Rerne, Swi:zer-
land, to prison camps in Austria.
The American Red Cross now has
a special commission in Serbia. head
d By Cordcnio Arnold Severance. OF
=. Paul. MINI. The ravaees OF war
there are said to have been even
worse than in Belgium and Rouma-
lia, and many Serbian refugees have
ca for relief. Next 10 Belgium and
France. Serbia has been tho cbi.F
center of American relief work
abroad"
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
ALLIES FORCES
CAN'T LOSE WAR,
SAYSBONARLAW

MANCHESTER. Nov. s-Speaking at
a meeting to discuss war aims held here
last night. Andrew Bonar Law. chancel-
ior OF the excheQuer, declared that
Great Britain could look to the future
not only with hope but with absolute
confidence. He said that Great Britain's
overseas force is more than three mil
lion, adding. a mightier force never
existed"
As for the submarine campaign" he
said. Il can say with certainty that IL
Is not going to bring US to our knees"
We are watching with the deepest
anxiety what Is happening in Italy
with deep anxiety. but not without;
hope"
He believed the Italian army would
be able to stop the German advance
until aid had come from Great Britain
and France. He added:
a determined effort is beirg made BY
small section 10 frighten depositors.
particularly small investors. from lend
ing money TO the State by saying that
Il is unsafe. Nothing could be more alb
surd. 1t is also nonsense to say that
the debt would be rcpudiated II we
lose this war it might he. No invest
ment in this kingdom would be safe II
that happened. II would not be the loss
Of our money We would think about
then"
The Washington times., 1917-11-08

and Maria c Hurk. n. OF Takoma Park
Nd The Rev FrRnk X Bisch0H.
Hard + ThomHS y. and CarltR ;. Nood
- both Of Arlington. u. g. Tho keN
George q BEcchus -
William welton Cowell. e. and Honnra h'
Grub 26 both of Dow, II. Va. The Rev
Christopher p. Spald!ng.
Never Wairer. g. and Adele ZRtts, %. botf
OF Washington. p. c. The Rev. @. SILVER
stone
Leslie Hyatt Ebv. a. L. s. A. of SheboyEan,
Wis and wlnifred Thornton Hodge, j. oi
Washington c Ths v. David Barr.
Paul II K-phart q, and IrmR y. Hooper. u
both OF Washington. i. c. The Rev. +. !"
Johnson. -
Edmund Z. Darby. 50. and Miriam Darby: 81
both o: Washington. u. c. The Rev wal
ter r Morgan.
W. Robinson. q. and Alice TRnEoe!, u. Inc
Rev g Il Tanner.
r. Henderson. 2S and P-ssie Washington. =
Tn, Rev. T. NJ W SchneeweiTE.
& Freeman. IS. and Lottie Bouiden. 80. The
Rev g IT. Fox.
II Z pavis. "a. and Anna Louise wormiey'
20. Tho Rsv. +. J Grlmkc.
J. +. Pailltps. jr.. a.. and Bertha II. JarNlr'
e Tto Rev. ". u Jarvis
W. IT. Ford 70 and Lillian ShRnkiin. . The
Rev !. Richard
>. 7. Ven y. =. and Lillian r. Gordon. 10.
Th7 Rev. c. II. Harris.
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
TEUTONS ANNIHHATE
HEROIC ITALIAN BRIGADE
0nicial Photograph.

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
Nov. s.-A brigade of grenadiers has
been annihilated by the advancing
Teutons. But their part in the war
will go down in history, for with
their deaths they delayed the foe ad-
vance until the italian troops had
reached a place OF safety and were re-
formed for action. They had been
assigned to retard the enemy advance
after the crossing Of the TagIiamento.
No sheIling from the enemy could
dislodge them They lay prone be-
hind brushwood calmly awaiting the
foe. As soon as the enemy came
within range his ranks were swept
with the riIe fire of the grenadiers.
The Austro-German lines were tlled
up Immediately, however, and contin-
ued to advance in overwhelming
waves. As they approached. the
grenadiers rose 10 their knees and
hurled their grenades, but were un-
able to turn back such great num-
bers of the enemy.
dered a bayonet charge. without
hesitation the grenadiers dashed at
the foe. When last seen the few sur
vivors. using their rifles as clubs,
were lighting on until. one by one.
all fell.
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
O'BRIEN CHIEF CLERK
TO ADJUTANT GENERAL

Thomas 4. O'Brien. a member G.!
the civilian force of the War Depar;
ment for eighteen years. was ap-
pointed chief clerk Of the adJutani
generals office today to succeed
AlOnzo W. Skunk. who died a few
days ago.
Mr.. O'Brien entered the Government
service as stenographer to the army
medical typhoid board. Later he
served as stenographer TO q board a.
officers investigating Spanish war
claims before entering the office ui
the adjutant general in 1903 where
he has served continuously for four
teen years.
Three months ago Mr.. O'Brien was
appointed a chief OF division in the
War Department. Recently he was
sent by the War Department through
the West to inspect accounting sys
TENS in firms with Government con-
tracts. He took up his new duties
as chief clerk Immediately after hE
selection for that post by Adjutanf
General Mccain.
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
ADVERTISEMENT
RELIEVE HEADACHE
WITHOUT DOSING
Painful attacks stopped with.
out internal treatment by
Sloan's Liniment.

What greater comfort than to get
rid OF thta throbblng, persistent pain
In the brow or temple7 When OF neu-
ralgIc origin. Sloan's Liniment ap-
piled at painful points or along nerves
Of forehead promptly soothes and
stops the pain. OFTEN a headache
goes. If the blood be drawn from the
brain by the cOunterirritation OF
SIoan's Eminent at the back OF the
neck. along the spine or at the feet:
Headache being also a symptom of
various bodily disorders. its constant
reoccurrence may call for a physic-
ian's advice.
No need to rub Sloan's Llnlment. It
pentrates quickly and brings relief at
once. In q: her forms Of neuralgia and
rheumatIss sciaticR, sprains, strains.
bruises and all external pains, the
most distressing aches disappear be
fore It's quick soothing relief.
SIoan's Liniment Is cleaner thar
mussy pIasters or poultices as II does
NOT stain the skin. Generous size bot
ties AT druggists everywhere. CSC, soc.
SlO0.
The Washington times., 1917-11-08
Vital Records
BIrths.


Harry F. and Nellie G. Tha-rbsr-,- 81,
FIaTk T ard Katharine gtarlIaT No..
Laurence F.. and H"l NJ Rollins hov
Edgar y and Johanna l.. Evon. girl,
Claude d. ard Eva g Parrnw rfrI
1rnIclo ard Ncrrra Pnfcrro rir'
Charles y. md Bertha B Mead how
Charles and balin T. Mann!X s+rl
haTles II and Ro-Fiie NJ Long hov
Frederick Z. and MarRu, rite T Gos,-.,
girl
Jasper and Sallie A. Ferris Elrl
William r. and ARrEnr~t I. FssaY b,,,
.'nmett ". and Anna g Currafng. IT,
"'Alter l. and Mary Cumberland g1ri
layton g. ard Myrtle Birch girI
Leroy and Jane WRfsch girl
lanes ]. and Mar J. Turner. girl
'smes ard Annie Thomss toy
'IeHry and Kathleen Madison boy
Robert and PerI,Rh MCGEE b0v
Andrew and Cart Johnson Eir1
William and Carrie Gross. Luy-
NlnysiIs ana Martha Crawford hoy
Howard and Ida = Esrfer- I.oy
John S. and Ruth Bryan. boy