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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Candidates Expense Account.

Candidates in the recent primary
are slow in filing their expense &C.
Friday was the last day
and yet but seven have filed state.
accounts at once, as it is obligatory
The accounts filed to date are as
follows:
o. ]. Johnson S21.40.
Z. w. Holiday SAG.
Rufus Nelson $57.S4.
A. J. Peterson S45.
c. H. rSwiney S35.
VIM. Meekins S104.50.
l. J. Sayrs S62.77.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Will Not Back Up.

Persons who have written Governor
W. L. Harding to protest against his
recent foreign language proclamation
have been assured that the governor
meant just what he said. However,
they are advised to read the proclama-
tion carefully and make reasonable
Interpretation of it. To all such per-
sons the governor has made one re-
ply, his letter in full being as follows:
Your communication of recent date
is before me. In this you make some
inquiry concerning the application ri
the recent proclamation in regard 10
the use Of The English language in
this state.
Because of the fact that German
propaganda is being spread throughout
cur state in all foreign languages AMI
for the reason that there have arisen
in many places in the state serious
conditions because some we're speakicg
foreign languages, l deemed the proc
lamation necessary, and acting upon
authority in me vested, issued the
proclamation.
A careful reading of the praclama-
ton and a reasonable Interpretation oc
it, will assure you that it does not
hamper the use of a foreign language
for the purpose of reaching, where
necessary, the hearts of any people for
patriotic and various war activities.
No offense should be taken by loyal
Americans of foreign birth or descent,
for the proclamation in no instance
classes anyone with our common
enemy 1t is confined strictly to the
using Of foreign languages, all of
which are medium of German propa~
ganda
The Italians of Des Moines, in sign
the proclamation. The Scandinavian
churches of Sioux City have decided
to hold all their services in the future
in strict compliance with the procla-
nation. The Bohemians of Ced r
Rapids, who were most vigorous in
their protest, having come to full
realization of the motive that prompt
ed the issuance of the proclamation,
and fully understanding the interpre'
tation of it. have now withdrawn their
protest and heartily endorse the proc
lamation. A broad and unselfish &C
ceptance of the spirit of the proclama
ton is of course expected from all.
The spirit in which the proclamation
Is received is good test of the wis
dom and necessity of it. The sooner
we learn to speak the English Ian
guage the better, and the closer we
confine the use of any other language
to those who cannot speak the Eng
lish the greater will be the elimination
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Red Cross Mt Randall.

Randall Record: The Red Cross
drive at Randall and vicinity is COM
pleted And the result Of this work
has been thoroughly appreciated by
the committees in the way in which
the people responded SO generously.
They report the amount Of $1,O4O,
contributions to our sister towns.
which would have made the total a
great deal larger. The committee in
charge of this drive are deserving
much credit for their very splendid
work. They have done fine in making
This drive success in this community
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
After Harvest Field Reserves.

After Harvest Field Reserves.
H. J. Metcalf of Des Moines, federal
state director of the United States
Patriotic Reserve has issued letter
to county agents, members OF county
councils of defense, enrolment agents
and others asking them to use their
utmost influence to enroll men OF
previous influence in the reserve for
fall harvest work.
There is great need for haste be-
cause the indications are that the
Iowa harvest season will be early this
year. In order that there may be no
shortage Of help, Mr.. Metcalf asks his
corps of assistants to make a per-
sonal canvass of each city and neigh
.borhood Ito enroll men who have had
previous farm experience and who
will be willing, If the necessity arises,
TO put in a day or a week in the har-
vest fields of Iowa for the good of
humanity" Good wages will be paid
this year and the farmers OF the state
will appreciate a patriotic effort on
the part of citizens to help them
during the critical harvest period.
Ministers are enrolling and are
calling the attention of their con-
gregations to the necessity for taking
care of big increase in wheat pro-
duction.
County agents and others to whom
Mr.. Metcalf has written are asked
to use their automobiles in trans
ferring the volunteer workers to and
from the harvest fields.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
GIVE 43 HOGS
TO RED CROSS
Helmick Bros. and II. B. Mckee So.
licited Farmers and Got Hogs
Which Bring in Nice Sum ~
OF Money.
PROCEEDS AMOUNT TO s1,441
Money Sent to Chamber of Commerce
To be Added to Red Cross
War Fund.
PROCEEDS AMOUNT TO s1,44l

The Chamber of Commerce Friday
morning received through Helmick
Bros and H. B. Mckee, a check for
$1,441.91, as the proceeds of the sale
of 43 hogs contributed for the benefit
of the Red Cross war fund, by the fol-
lowing men:
j. H. Hutchinson A. N. Garth
A. J. ironing J. R. Brown
A. A. Fur1han A. B. Cole
o. N. Kurtz w. H. Richardson
Grant Bawden Ed. Foster
Will Neel Frank Bickford
James White Ray Mikel
Ed Nail A. Mesecher 4;
Judd Shaffer Geo. Brown
P. Cauuelin Peter Frohling !,
Ed, Miller Jas. Hemminger !,
Chas. Rowan Frank Veerkamp
H. F. Price A. E. Womeldorff
Robert Downs H. B. Mckee
JOS Moose Ed Filler
John Ely Wyatt Lyon
Ted Essig Chas. Evans
Fred Hupp L. q. OConnor
w. H. Helmick Weldon Helmick
E Birdsall VIM. Arnold and son
Henry Yungclas and son
Fred and Maynard Mckee
Varick c. Crosley & Raymond Gregory
This is a very handsome addition
to the Red Cross funds and the thanks
of the Red Cross committee are CRATE
fully extended to Messrs. Helmick
Bros. and Mr.. Mckee, who took 1t
upon themselves to make this collec-
ton and sale without any commission
or charges of any kind, and also to
those who so generously contributed
to the shipment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
LOCAL BOY IS WITH
MARINES IN FRANCE
Eugene Meller, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
f. j. Meller, is Safe in France
With Marines.

Miss Bess Lyon this morning re-
ceived a card from Eugene Meller
saying he was safe in France with
the Marines.
Eugene is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. ]. Meller of this city and has
been aboard the battle ship Georgia.
He has probably not been with the
body of Marines that have been in
the fighting the past few days for he
has hardly been there long enough.
The card received by Miss Lyon was
postmarked Washington, D. G., it
having been held there until Mr..
Meller's arrival in France.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Check Travelled Far.

harrisburg Leader: While replant-
ing corn last week, r. l.. Doolittle
found an unpaid check drawn on the
bank at Churdan, Greene county. He
could only account for it being there
as the result Of the storm two weeks
ago. as Churdan is so miles from Doc
Titles. He therefore mailed the check
to the owner with an explanation and
received the following interesting let
ter in reply:
Churdan Greene County, Iowa.
June 6, 1918.
Mr.. r. L. Doolittle.
Dear Sir:-How we were surprised
to think that some of our papers were
clear out there at your place.
We were swept clean by the storm,
nothing left on the farm but the
cement tank and the cave. The furni-
ture was smashed to splinters and
the machinery all wrecked. All OF
our valuable papers are gone, and ii
YOU find any of them we will be thank
full for the return of them. We had
quite a few horses and cattle killed.
But | believe our crops will come out
all right if we can get some dry
weather / hope such a storm will
never visit your locality. 1t is awful.
Yours truly,
Otto Monthei.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Join Ship Builders.

Williams Enterprise: Thomas
Franklin, senior member Of the firm
Of Franklin & Doyle, contractor and
builders, expects to leave about July
to enter the government ship build
ing service. G. A. "Dick" Doyle, jun
Tor member of the firm, also has vol
unteered and expects soon to be call
ed for duty in the same branch Of
national Snrvice.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Leave for Camp Jackson.

k Jewell Record: The Record this
morning received card from Floyd
Davis, one of the six Jewell boys who
have been at the Sweeney auto school
at Kansas City.
Floyd says: We leave here this
afternoon for Camp Jackson, South
Carolina, all except Clarence Iverson,
who went to Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
THE SCOUTS HAD
BEST CAMP YET
Boy Scouts Have Fine Time at An
nual Camp and Come Home With
Real Wolf Story
to Tell.
HOW THE CONTESTS CAME OUT.
Many Fine Specimens of Rare But.
terflies and Moths We're Secur.
ed During Camp.
HOW THE CONTESTS CAME OUT.

The Boy Scouts and Scout Master
Murray McMurray returned Thursday
day from their annual six days camp
at the old Bells Mill site.
Like all pleasures, the last is the
most real and, therefore, judged the
best, which in part accounts for the
boys assurance that this Year S camp
was the best ever pitched. The wealth
err was perfect during the entire week
and was warm enough to make swim
ming a comfort as we'll as a great
sport, while hikes, contests, field
meet and moth and butterfly hunting
each provided it's quota of fun. Alva
Brock, who acted as cook on the ex-
petition, won the hearts of all the
boys with his flap jacks, ana various
other good eats"
Though mosquito bites furnished
the casualties at camp, the boys have
real "bear story" to tell. 1t wasn't
a bear but a timber wolf, which is
believed to have stolen the raw meat
from the camp ice box two different
nights. On the third night the boys
organized a watch party and when
sounds of some animals approach
through the woods was heard, such
holler was set up that nothing
more was seen of the maurauder.
Farmers in the vicinity assured the
campers that wolves had been seen
in the vicinity at different times this
spring.
A fine field meet was held with
Herbert Arthur and Harold Clifton,
captains of the opposing teams. Her
bert's team won with 104 points
against their opponents seventy
nine, but Harold carried off the in
dividual honors OF the meet, receiv-
ing thirty-one credits. A big yolley
bail game, with teams captained by
Glenn Olmstead and Howard Park
hurst, was won by Captain Ohm
stead's side.
Never was such splendid speci-
mems of moths and butterflies caught
by the boys, who are enthusiastic
students of natural history. And for
the first time the Luna moth-an ex-
quisite light green winged creature
was found by them while at camp.
This is quite a rare specimen and
much priced for the scouts collec-
lions. Many very beautiful butterflies
and moths of various types were also
secured.
Last, but not least among the hik-
ing expeditions, was one to Homer,
where the scout master believes the
lads succeeded in buying up the en-
tire pop stock of the town.
Camp was struck Thursday morn
ing and the scouts returned to town,
some kind hearted fishing enthusi-
asts bringing the boys and their par
aphernalia home in cars and trucks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
'9S Vets to Sioux City.

The Spanish American war veter-
ans of Iowa will hold their annual
encampment in Sioux City June u,
% and 90. A number of Hamilton
county men will attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Peterson, who
have been living with Wesley Martin
since the death of Mrs. Martin, have
moved back to their own home, corner
Prospect and Bank streets. Mr.. Mar
fin accompanied them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Gets Promotion.
Otto NIOnthei

Floyd Billings, nephew of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. J. Billings of this city and
we'll known here, having formerly
been employed in the V. c. Crosley
abstract office, and now at Camp
Dodge, has been promoted to the post
of secretary to the Judge advocate OF
the camp.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
JOTTINGs ABOUT THE
COUNTY
Move Post Office.

Stratford Courier: The post Office
moved last week into the building
formerly occupied by the State Bank.
The room is particularly adapted for
the postoffice and while it is not as
convenient as the former location for
the businessmen it is model post
office building.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Mrs. w. A. Dawson has been very
i'll at her home on Walnut street, SUI
fering with a severe case of laryngi-
tbs, which has developed into scarlet
fever. The home is now under quar-
antine.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Story City, Iowa, June 15.-Work
on the new Story City school build
ing has begun and excavations are
under way. The building will cost
nearly $4,000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Hamilton County Farm News.

state and federal agencies in protect
ing the farmers against the ravages
of this exceedingly fatal disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Sl6.5O and Sl7.5O
Toilet Goods Specials

HAIR BRUSHES-These are the Hughes genu- inc Ideal hair brushes. They are Waterproo1 and pure fiber bristles. They are well set ln The bristles will not pull out or shed They are the regular l.25 grade. OGr Priced decidedly special at S0S HAIR AUXILIATOR-The genuine Westphal's Auxiiator. The use of this preserves and beau tifies the hair. Regular 100 size, Q0r priced special OOS PALMOLIVE SOAP-For the bath or toilet there is no more satisfying toilet soap a. than Palmolive. Priced special, per cake ~ HINDS' HONEY AND ALMOND CREAM For rough skin. splendid facial lotion for these early fall days. Keeps the A(lo skin soft and clear Priced special 7VI LYONS TOOTH POWDER-This is the high est grade dentifrice and is used and indorsed by the most particular 01
 Priced special ZxC CREME EELCAYA-Nearly all women know the splendid properties of Elcaya cleansing cream Offered special with pure AE
 witch hazel, each 4OC PINAUD'S EAU DE QUININE-The unequaled hair tonic; used and indorsed by scalp An
 authorities as the best Priced special 4JC
 s%s --Main Feor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Women s Hundkerchiefs

Here is an exceptional item in women's handker- chiefs. These are real Irish fabrics Of excellent weave, soft and strong, very prettily finished with narrow hemstitched edges, with white or colored em- broidered corners.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

Fine kid gloves, popular one-clasp style, in white, tan and champagne, a full range of sizes. This is a d e c i d e d ly exceptional glove value and one that will appeal to you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Jack
 Idrs
The ideal garment
 for the school girl

Jack Tar dresses of white galatea, ill sizes ranging from to IA years, colored collars Jack Tar regulation serge dresses, to IA Jack Tar dresses of black and white checl 10-year sizes only Jack Tar flannel middies, in navy only, in 14 to P size Jack Tar flannel middies, navy, white and red, in sizes IA to 22 years, at Jack. Tar flannel collar and white galatea middies Jack Tar navy skirts, to IA
 Jack Tar blue galatea middy bloorners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Hnir Nets 15c

An exceptional quality in real human hair nets, in both fringe or cap styles. They are shown in all shades to match the hair in the various shades of brown, blonde and black.
 --Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25
Hemstitching 10c per yard-minimum charge 25c. -4th Floor
Store Opens at $50 q. m.
The CoLors

permit absolute choice of all the soft new shades of autumn and winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

Have you a boy just about to enter the service, or have you a boy now in the service? If so, you should by all means secure one of these Fit-All Kits and pre- sent it to him. The pos session of one of these kits makes up in a meas ure the lack of the usual home attentions to which he has been accustomed. They are w ell m a d e strong and durable. and of khaki covered cases. They are fitted with all the use- full, every day toilet helps he could possibly need. They are made in two popular sizes. One at $50, the other at 500.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-25

We announce the arrival if two dozen splendid W Knox sailors. This
 ouncement will be
 asing news to the many
 ars of Knox millin-
 or a few days our
 la1 if these particular ilors was rather l .t this express shi,sssens sin enables us to i. e the q mand of the exacg
 Owing the United sup ply on u we would urge you to attend the dis play at the earliest pos sible hour. These styles are decidedly smart. They are of that splendid quail ity that has served to make Knox sailors popular with the very particular women.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-03-21
Drone or Dreamer.

Few Of us can be choosers. and prob
ably for most Of us II is well that this
is so. But every one Of US can be
fearless, incessant workers. Work and
earnest application will. without any
question, bring out our talent or ability
II we possess either. But II we fool
ishly waste our time in idle dreaming.
or look upon real work as dull and
tiresome, then we cannot possibly hope
to succeed. The world has no use for
either drones or dreamers. and the
person who thinks or acts along these
lines stands absolutely no chance for a
hearing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-03-21

about his head, he struck out right and
left with II. He heard the skulls of
the monsters crack under the impact.
He Glove a path to Clouts' side. He
reached him Just as the edge OF the
knife lay across Clouts' breast. As he
beat back the sea devils, Clouts
Strengthened himself with a jerk and
looked up mournfully.
ut amt no use, SIR" he said. and
plunging his hand into his breast, he
drew out his mouth organ.
The relief was only momentarily
achieved. The monsters came crowd
ing back. They pinioned Donald's
arms TO his sides by pressure. In an
other instant Clouts would have paid
the debt he never owed MacBeard.
II was then the ruling passion as
serted itself In Clouts. Perhaps II was
because he thought his chance would
never come again. or II might have
been mere habit. Setting his hand to
his lips, he struck out the reedy notes
OF "Sally in Our Alley"
Donald saw the phosphorescence run
from them along the cnve Ike liquid
fire. He heard MacBeard's deep note,
saw the fire quiver and vanish in the
darkness outside the cave. Meanwhile
Sam Clouts played on.
Donald seized Davies arm In wild
excitement.
''Don't you sect" he cried. "It's mu-
sic. not the sounds, because they can't
hear those. but only the vibrations.
That's their language. And MacBeard
learned somewhere that they wouldn't
hurt him II he brought-do you Know
what he brought Do you know what
II was that he struckT
"A tuning fork! !" shouted Davies.
With their arms linked. they ran
into the throng OF scurrying monsters,
Ida between Donald and Davies, and
Clouts in the van. blowing his mouth
organ like a madman. The monsters
hurried before them In evident panic.
The contact with the slippery bodies
no longer produced residence. The
elusive phosphorescent CLEANS shot
here and there like will-o'-the-wisps.
MacBeard was nowhere to be seen.
At the caves entrance Sam Clouts
paused and turned TO Donald.
II wish I'd brought my bass con-
certina aboard. SIR" lie said.
"Never mind; you're doing very
well indeed. Clouts," answered Donald.
"Play. man! Playp
The lights. which had remained sta
t'"nary during the moments interlncss
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-03-21

grew DINNER agaiE Sc Cours STRUCK
out with his lips tAs tune of Cock O.
the North"
"The submarinel- gasped Donald.
pointing before him as he ran
But. even as he neared II, IL began
TO grow dim. Not more than hun
dred PAGES away, the vessel sank into
obscurity as they raced toward II. Il
seemed gradually to be blotted out be-
fore their eyes.
And slowly. almost imperceptibly.
the cloudy curtain began to descend
and TO dissolve.
Donald gasped for air. He heard
Clouts coughing. and saw the MILDLY
stagger as he ran. Ida fell back into
his arms. The submarine was still
fifty PAGES away. and she was nothing
more than q cloudy image upon the
night.
On they ran, cropping through the
complete blackness. The air was like
wine jelly. Donald had almost ceased
to breathe. He ran with his lungs full
Of a little reservoir of air. which he
e1haled slowly.
He could see neither Clouts nor Da-
vies. but he believed that they were
struggling toward the submarine.
And he found II, and them, almost
by a miracle. He had the good fortune
to blunder into them as they tugged at
the outer door Of the airlock.
Somehow they opened II. They got
Ida inside and followed. The cater
door was closed. Clouts, reeling for.
ward, opened the inner one. and the
stale, worn-out air within the coming
tower seemed like ozone.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-03-21
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been a household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
century for constipation. Intestinal
troubles. torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t Is most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble bringing on
headache. coming up OF food. palpita-
ton Of heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t is .
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist
Sold In all civilized countries.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-03-21
Scanty Fare.

William Snyder. head keeper at the
Central park menagerie, is willing to
answer any question regarding animals
at any hour Of the day or night. That
readiness frequently gives him an in
sight into domestic tragedies affecting
the life or liberty Of birds, dogs. cats,
monkeys and even turtles kept az pets
In New York homes, says the New
York Herald.
Mr.. Snyder was called to the tele-
phone the other afternoon and Ques-
toned by an agitated woman whe
sought to know the proper food for q
turtle. Mr.. Snyder explained that II
depended upon the type Of turtle. and
upon being informed that 1t was lit
tie one. 2 inches In diameter. suggest
ed that 1t be fed one lettuce leaf q
week.
"Oh, pshaw!" exclaimed tha woman,
"and I've Just sent the maid over to
get it pound Of chopped meat"