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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-01-21
GERMAN PRO
PACANDA NAILED
American Red Cross in Italy Nips
in the Bud German Stories
That America is Unfriendly
to Italy. 4
SPIES HAVE SPREAD WORD.
Red Cross Went in Following Ger
man Drive and Has Relieved
Much Suffering.
PIES HAVE SPREAD WORD.
BY GEORGE MARTIN

Washington, Jan. 21.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross nipped furnishing
German propaganda against America
in the bud by carrying the stars and
stripes and needed relief into Italy
at the time of Italy's first severe re-
verses, according to a cable from
Major Murphy to Chairman Dawson
of the Red Cross War Council re-
ceived here today.
Spies were rapidly spreading the
word that America was unfriendly to
Italy, didn't care what happened to
her and was afraid to antagonize
Austria. The people believed the
stories. Major Murphy's graphic
cable speaks for ITSELF.
when we reached Italy, refugees
we're streaming down from the
North. Indescribably pathetic con-
ditions existed. The unexpected
military reverse had stunned the
nation. Rumors Of all sorts were in
the air.
Vicious Propaganda.
"a vicious propaganda had spread
the report that America was not
friendly to Italy; that We We're not
interested in the war and even that
we were afraid to antagonize Aus
Sria, as we'll as Germany.
America apparently had no avail
able means of expression. Congress
was not in session. Our army could
not act. Fortunately, hov YER, the
Red Cross was in a pt lion not
only to respond Immediately to the
call of the suffering, but also to
carry the message of the American
people to Italy in the hour of dis
tress. ,,r.,..f
Working in conjunction with our
own state department and the Ital-
ian government, we used every avail
able means of supply and distribu-
ton to assist the Ally of our coun-
try. Within approximately two
weeks after our arrival We had es-
;ablished warehouses and branch
warehouses to supply all important
points.
1--WE opened shelters for homeless
women and children.
1--WE distributed condensed milk to
little children
Toured Country.
eve dispatched three emergency
workers on a tour of Italy, with five
hundred thousand lire in small bank |
aotes, to give immediate aid where it |
was needed.
three ambulance sections to the i
italian army, through the general of
the division, there were represented
our own state department, the |
French army, the British army, the
italian Red Cross, and the military
sanitary department of the govern
ment. AS our sections passed |
through the streets on their way to
the front, after the ceremony, the
streets were filled with enthusiastic
crowds and American flags flew
everywhere. *
Whatever else ye may have done
or failed to do WI have raised the
American flag frot one end of Italy
10 the other, and our youngsters to-
day are doing their part in helping
to hold the Piave line"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-01-21
.HOoI oIIlCCICly yOUIs,
Paul 7. Nickerson.'
Harry L. Richards Writes.

Harry E. Richards, a Hamilton
county young man who is with the
16Sth infantry in France, writes the
following interesting letter con-
corning the ways and customs of the
French villagers to E. F. King and,
knowing that the country friends of
Mr.. Richards, as well as the large
number of relatives and friends Of
the other Webster City boys in the
16Sth, will take great pleasure in
reading it, it is copied herewith:
The date line reads Dec. %, 1917
and the writer says: 81 thought
would write few lines and let you
know that am still enjoying the
best of health and hope this will
find you the same We are having
some cold spell right now. The
ground is covered with snow and it
seems to be getting colder every
night. We have been here a week
quartered in small village. The
first three nights we slept in the
hay mows but now we are crowded
up in small rooms built next to the
barns. The people live here like
they did hundred years ago. They
are most all farmers, live in the
villages and go out to tend their
farms miles away. They don't hitch
their horses like We do in Iowa. They
have three or four horses hitched,
one ahead of the other to a cart
One never sees anything but old
fashioned carts here.
Wash In Spring.
There is large spring at the
foot of the hill whore the people
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-01-21
THREE [ L TIERS
FROM France
Lieutenant Blake, Paud NickersOn
and Harry E. Richards, All With
Rainbow Division, Write
Relatives and Friends.
LIVING IN FRENCH VILLAGE.
Boys All Well and Enjoy Quaint
Customs Of PeOple.-Are
Learning French.
LIVING IN FRENCH VILLAGE.

Mrs. Alexander Groves is in re.
ceipt of an interesting letter from
Paul Nickerson, one of the Webster
City soldier boys with the American
EXpeditionary Force in France and
a friend of her own soldier son at
Camp Cody, written just before
Christmas. The letter follows:
My Dear Mrs. Groves: Just two
days ago received your letter
written November II, and it was
surely a welcome message. This
was the first mail l had received for
almost month. However, l received
seven more letters this morning.
cam feeling fine and haven't had a
day of sickness yet. l have enjoyed
many sights which never expected
to see in a lifetime. Now we are in
"a French camp in queer little
French village. Our company is
sleeping in a hay loft and we are
making out fine.
In Charge of Wood.
ut is cold and there is snow on
the ground, but it is not so cold that
we do not get out every day. The
infantry companies are drilling hard
and our supply company is busy in
it's line l have charge of all wood
that is used in the whole regiment
and l assure you that it keeps me
busy.
"My wristlets are serving their
purpose and l wouldn't be without
them. In fact all the knitted arti-
cles that we have received from
friends or the Red Cross are APP
preciated here. 1t is just one week
until Christmas. l imagine it will
be a queer kind of holiday, probably
like all the other days, but we are
told that the postoffice is full of
boxes and that there is turkey in
the larder for us, so we should
worry.
Boys all Well.
eve are all well-that is all the
Webster City fellows, including Ser
geants Beebe and johnson and Bert
Dragoo and Milo Foster. l would
like to answer my letters promptly
but in our hay loft we are forbidden
to use candles or lanterns and as it
gets dark at about 4:30, we have de-
veloped the habit of going to bed at
Z O'clock
while in Rev. Metcalf's father
land, / saw some interesting sights,
things that l had heard him speak
of in his lecture-sermons. l visited
one large English cathedral and saw
the tombs of many famous people.
] hope l will be able to remember
the wonderful things I have seen
when the war is over and I am back
in Webster City. | certainly APP
preciated your fine letter and will
hope for another soon. Give my best
regards to all.
Most sincerely yours,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-01-21
SALE DATES CLAIMED.

of Webster City.
Jan. 24.-G. w. Flaws, northeast of
Webster City.
Jan. 24.-Alden Thompson, near
Story City. Poland China bred
sow sale.
Jan. 24.-Steffen Nelson, 6 miles
northwest of Jewell.
Jan. 25-Edgar Pringle, northeast of
Webster City.
Ian. 2S-John Callan, southwest Of
harrisburg.
Jan. 29-J. Williams. south of Wilke.
Jan. 29.-Heers Bros, 4 miles west
of Story City.
Jan. 3O.-Chas. Schuder. northwest of
harrisburg.
Jan. 30-John Lachmiller, 2 miles
west of Catholic cemetery, Web
ster City. Chester White hog
sale.
Jan. 3O.-Anthon Peterson, miles
northeast of Ellsworth.
Jan. 31.-Wm. Lemley, south Of Will
iams
Jan. 31-Sam Jacobson, northeast of
Story City, closing oat.
Feb. Arthur Adams, northwest IT
Webster City.
Feb. 1-Thorson Bros, Story City,
closing out
Feb. 1.--Hans Brock, miles north
west Of Jewell.
Feb. p. A. Hagen, northeast OF
Story City, closing out.
Feb. 5.-Henry Voss, west Of Wool
stock.
Feb. sc. Toppenberg, southeast Of
harrisburg.
Feb. 6.-Gustafson estate, 81 miles
east of Stratford.
Feb. Ga. c. Johnson, miles
southwest of Stanhope.
Feb. 6-John Essig, south of Web
ster City.
Feb. cole Skrovig, southeast of
Radcliffe.
re3. 7.-E. w. Nelson, 31s miles
southwest of Stanhope.
Feb 7-P. Huffman, south of Will
Jams.
Feb. Peterson and Stensland, east
of Sherman.
Feb. S-Thompson G. Grove, Roland,
closing out
Feb. 9-Nels P. Paulson, Story City,
hogs.
Feb. 9.-W. Swatsley, northeast of
Williams.
Feb. If. Huisman, near Kamrar.
Feb. lid. Morris, " mile east of
Webster City, on Sketchly farm.
Feb. 12-Ollie Thornhill, near Blairs-
burg. - - $50 '''' 80" ''''''''
Fed. IN. E. Nelson, 6 miles north
east of Ellsworth.
Feb. 13.-Oscar Johnson, 81 miles
southwest of Stratford.
Feb. 81. Bickford. northwest of
harrisburg.
Feb. 13.-Levi Olmstead, near Dun
combe.
Feb. 14.-C. Barkhuff, 5 miles north
east of Jewell.
Feb. 14.-D. w. Fitchorn, north of
Williams.
Feb. 14.-George Brinkema, east Of
Kamrar
Feb. 14-Godsell Brothers, miles
northwest Of Williams.
Feb. 14-Tom Mesa, northeast Of
McCallsburg.
Feb. 15.-J. A. Grouse, near Dun
combe.
Feb. 15.-N. c. Nelson, 8 miles north
of Kamrar.
Feb. 15.-C. B. varnum, 81 miles
northeast of Radcliffe.
Feb. 16.-Fred Lake, northeast of
harrisburg.
Feb. 1S-N. B. Nelson, Roland.
Feb. 1S.-Frank Young. southwest OF
Webster City.
Feb. ia. A. Olson, Roland, closing
out.
Feb. 19.-Chris. Knutson, 4 miles
north and l west of Jewell.
Feb. ia. L. Spike, near Dun
combe.
Feb. 19-Chas. Singer, northeast of
Webster City.
Feb. 20.-Earl Smith, 4 miles north
west OF Stanhope.
Feb. 2O.-Mrs. Mamie Wack, south
west of Webster City.
Feb. PIE. E. Cheever, brood SOW
sale, east Of Webster City.
Feb. 21.-Allen Rhodes, south Of Dun
combe.
Feb. 22.-James r. Cheyne, west OF
Webster City.
Feb. 22-L. N. Mason, 3s miles east
of Webster City. Brood SOW
sale.
Feb. 25-Fred Rollins, miles south |
OF Webster City.
NJ
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-01-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Geo. w. Lee and VT to John Beightol
-wd-lot 9 Wilkes Add w. C.-$75.
O. F. Farr to Nellie Crawford--wd-
NV a Sc 25-SS-25-$12,S10.
u possessions without his registra-
ion card on his person, is liable to
the aforesaid penalties.
VIM. Thompson,
Chief of Police.
Chief Registrar of the City Of
Webster City, Iowa.
d-f-J to 20
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28

middle OF their backs and ragtime
tune on their lips.
They are coming now in steady
flow which laps over wide tracts OF
country, where three years ago our
new armies billeted and encamped
on their way to the fighting lines.
This visible proof of big numbers
OF these crowds OF tall lads who
come tramping through France, the
vanguard OF greater armies, makes
one feel safer from the horrible
menace that has always sprawled
over France since August, 1914; and
in them is the hope that whatever
may happen in danger or in trag-
edy, the worst OF all can never hap
pen now.
so yesterday it was good to get
into the middle Of this moving tide
of American troops and see 1t break
and trickle into many little hamletS
OF France, where there were regi-
mental or battalion or company
headquarters.
1T was good to hear the tramp
OF all their feet, to see these passing
waves OF lean, bronzed faces, to
crawl carefully in ones car through
an avenue OF American boys lying
on each side OF a forest track, sleep
ing or smoking little before the
next stage OF the march.
Romance had gone from our
army a long time ago. These scenes
Of war become too familiar to us
for any sense of romance, and most
of our men are realists to whom the
adventure of war has become rou-
tine and boredom between the
hours of abominable danger. But
the American soldiers are so fresh
that for them it was all a new and
wonderful adventure and We who
were stale to the aspect OF things
find new interest in familiar sur
roundings because of the novelty /
of it all to the newcomers.
Romance and adventure That |
is what the war is to these eager
American lads pouring into France [,
in an endless flood. They bring
the fresh zest that our weary war
sick allies need, the priceless first
courage that laughs at danger
and toll, the buoyancy and conf
dence that lifts the Great Crusade |
from the slough of dependency .
into which it might otherwise have
fallen. and makes the victory sure.
And YOU at home-do' not pity
those lads. Envy them!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
ONE MAN CAPTURED.

\ good index to the way Ameri
cans fight is found in a recent sum.
mary OF casualties among the ma
rines who stopped and blunted the
point of the German wedge aimed
at Paris.
The list shows III casualties, OF
which 100 are deaths caused in ac-
ton, 100 severely wounded and Nj
slightly wounded. There are a few
losses from minor causes. Then
comes the most interesting item oi
alone man missing
Only one man out OF those thou
sands who stemmed the German on
set, and of the more than 700 lost
IN the fight, was taken prisoner by
the enemy. There is not even
positive assurance OF his capture,
though it is assumed from the fact
hat no trace OF him has been
found. II really taken by the Ger
mans, the presumption is that he
Welded himself only when helpless
from wounds or exhaustion.
The marines do not surrender
Neither does the regular infantry,
nor the artillery, nor any other
branch OF the service. Just watch
the casualty list for a while, and
note the incredibly small number Of
captured compared with the us
ual proportion OF prisoners. and
particularly compared with the
number OF German prisoners TAX
IN by our troops.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
Ardmore. Friday. June 2s, 1918.
GIRLS AND MONEY.

Every so often some story comes
10 light in the news OF child OF
Young woman whose money is inheI
tied and under guardianship peti-
tioning the authorities to allow d
larger sum than usual for mainte-
nance. Usually these sums with
ont which the petitioner is sure
life cannot be maintained in de-
cency are 50 large that they make
entertaining fairy tales Tor the
mass OF news readers. The read
ers smile, guess they could worry
along on the lower amount and dis
miss the matter.
A recent application OF this sort
occasions more than usual thought
because OF war conditions. \ young
girl who had been getting along
on about 81 900 a month now thinks
She must have about $l,70O She
SAYS she must have $4,000 a year
10 maintain a car and to pay insur-
ance and club dues. Perhaps these
are necessary expenses. Let this
amount go. Perhaps also the 5000
lor education cannot be avoided.
Let that 60. But she must also
have $4,000 for party gowns, lin
geric and jewelry, $4,000 for tray
el, hotel bills and theater parties.
Somehow the average American
cannot see" the expenditure Of
$1,000 per year for party gowns,
fancy underwear and jewelry By
anyone during the war. Ii the girl
is buying-and wearing-party
gowns at a couple OF hundred dol
lars a gown, instead of buying
and wearing-Red Cross or other
service uniforms at few dollars
apiece, there must be something
wrong with the results OF that
$4,000 per year education she has
been acquiring. The purpose OF
education is to tit people for sery-
ce.
Moreover-and this is what sticks
in the busy persons throat-the
girl did not earn that money. II
she were a very competent person,
earning a $4,000 a year salary, no
one would begrudge her the spend
ing of it. She would have con-
tributed her big service to the COM
munity in the act OF earning it.
Spending it for luxurieS in war
time would not be in good taste,
but it would not be seriously ques-
toned.
This girl wishes the additional
money to spend in the occupations
OF idleness. If she were to ill her
days with useful work, she would
need less-and be happier.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
WEATHER AND CROP
CONDITIONS FOR WEEK
ENDING TUESDAY, JUNE rs

1t was a week Of clear skies and
intense heat, the daily maximum
temperatures ranging between 0S
and ll0 degrees. Scattered showers
occurred on the 2lst and 22nd, but
the rainfall was too light to mate
rally benefit growing crops, except
over scattered and relatively small
areas in the central and eastern por-
tionS. Crops are needing ram
throughout the state and the need of
moisture for corn is becoming urg-
ent in most Of the central and west
ern counties.
The intense heat seriously dam
aged much corn in the silk and tas-
sci and milk stages, especially on
uplands where moisture was deh-
cient. Fortunately the winds were
light and not great deal OF the
crop was seriously burned. Late
planted corn has not reached the
critical stage and stood the intense
heat fairly well. The growth OF sor-
ghum grains and broom corn was
retarded, but these crops have not
been permanently injured. Cotton
made nice growth during the past
week, squares are setting and some
of the early planted is beginning to
bloom. The cotton crop, as whole,
is chopped to a good stand. cult
waited clean and is promising \
good deal of alfalfa was cut and
cured in fine condition during the
week. Wheat and oats are nearly
all in shock, except in the extreme
northwestern counties. where har-
vest is we'll under way. Threshing
is becoming general, with fair to
good Yields in most localities. Pea
nuts and sweet potatoes are doing
nicely. Pastures and gardens are
dcteriorating rapidly. The digging
and marketing of Irish potatoes
continues in the commercial grow
ing districts of the eastern portion
Of the state, with the yield mostly |
very light.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
Grain Region Summary.

Hot and dry weather damaged
corn, potatoes and other crops in
the lower Great Plains region. Low
temperatures and frost injured corn
and truck crops in northern lndi-
ana, Michigan and eastward to New
England There was considerable
frost damage to corn in the low
lands OF northern Indiana, Michi-
gan. New York and New England,
while the injury was slight else
where. Corn is generally good in
the lower Missouri Valley and
northward. The corn crop is clean
and we'll cultivated. Grains dete-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
TRUSTING THE PEOPLE.

There were plenty OF persons
who said. last year, that the Ameri-
can people would not limit their
food consumption voluntarily, and
would not increase food production
except for big profit. The food ad-
ministration took different view.
Its efforts were based on faith in
the average American.
Present facts show how that
faith was merited. Without ration
ing. and virtually without compul-
sion. as result Of appeals to their
patriotism and humanity, the
American people have saved
enough wheat to supply our hun
CRY allies with l40,000,000 bush
els out OF a crop that barely suffic-
ed for our normal needs. They
have likewise economized on pork
until our European friends have
what they need, and we have a bill
lion-pound surplus accumulated.
They have economized on beef un-
til they made it possible to send the
allies from 50 to Is times as much
as we used to send them. They
have economical on sugar so faith
fully that they are saving 4OO,OOJ
tons a year for export.
The farmers, instead of refusing
to grow wheat without a govern
ment bonus in the form of higher
prices, and in spite OF discouraging
labor conditions, have raised crop
bigger than any in our history eN-
cept one. 1t should be noted, too,
that they have increased our stock
OF cattle, sheep and hogs, despite
the abnormal demand.
Food consumers and food produc-
erS alike have acted in the same
spirit that animates the 1000 rep
resentatiyes OF the food administra-
tion who are giving their services
for nothing and paying their own
expenses.
1t is always safe TO trust the
American people. In fact, that IS
the only safe way OF dealing with
them. We are succeeding better
with voluntary food regulation than
Germany Is with her compulsory ra-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
THE WONDERFUL ADVEN.
TURE.

In lieu of an editorial, permit the
editor 10 quote a few paragraphs
from 4 war article by Philip Gibbs,
an English correspondent with a
rare gift of ignoring the routine OF
war and telling the human facts. He
5 speaking of the American lads he
meets. pouring into the war belt.
The intonation of their voices IS
a new note in the villages which
one passes through. and there is a
sense OF a new chapter of history
having been opened when one asks
the way from ono of their traffic
men and gets a salute in American
siyle. or meets a column of lads on
the march with long packs down the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms
have an unhealthy color, which indi-
Gates poor blood. and as a rule, there
is NOR. or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC given regularly for two or
three weeks will enrich the blood.
improve the digestion, and act as a
General Strengthening Tonic to the
whole sN stem. Nature will then
throw off or d;spel the worms, and
the Child will be in perfect health.
Pleasan. to take. 60c per bottle
(adv.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
DAILY ARDMOREITE

rioratcd in Nebraska, northwestern
Kansas, North Dakota and North
Pacific states, because of hot and
dry weather. Spring wheat is do
ing well in Minnesota and South
Dakota. Winter wheat harvest has
begun as far north as Maryland,
central Ohio, southeastern Iowa
and Nebraska and western Kansas.
Oats are good, but are heading short
in the Ohio Valley.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
NO WATER FOR HIM.
Man Who Imbibed Too Freely
Gives Reason for Abstinence
From Aqua Pura.

indianapolis News; At certain
nth-rate boarding house a transient
entered the dining room late for
dinner. He was Unsteady on his
feet and the boarders realized at
once that he had been imbibng too
freely. His first act, after seating
himself, was to pick up his glass OF
water and throw it out of the win
dow. His neighbor asked:
whats the matter with the wat
er, my friend?"
81 won't drink it,"
why"
81 won't ever drink water again
while | live. And you oughtn s
drink it, either"
But, my dear sir, why not ??
Why! Why! you ask me! !" he
said, vehemently, "I'll tell you why
Water rots the soles OF your boots.
What do you think it does to your
stomach ?"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
Cotton Region Summary.

The weather continued favorable
for cotton over most of the belt
and the crop made rapid advance
ment, except in much OF central
Texas. where deterioration is re-
ported on account of hot, dry wealth
er and the nights were too cool in
the eastern portion for the best
growth. The crop is generally well
cultivated and the early planted is
blooming in the northern portion OF
the belt. Weevil is becoming more
numerous in the central districts
and is reported in few localities in
Texas. The weather was favorable
for grain threshing in the South,
and corn and truck crops are dong
we'll although needing rain in many
districts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28

"THAVE used DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
L Pepsin and find it most effective
and pleasant laxative-one that is worth recon-
mending to ones friends. l know that my
health has been greatly improved since
using it,
From letter DR. Caldwell byl
Miss Alice Lombard, - Boylson ST.,
Y Springfield Mass
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
DR.. Caldwell'S
Syrup Pepsin
TLa Pa~Gn4 1n1tsa,o
Sold by Druggists Everywhere
SO cts. (sHi,r:s,) $1.W
THE PERFECT LaxattVe

mild pleasant-tasng combination of simple laxative
herbs with pepsin Brings relief without gripping OF
other discomfort trial bottle be obtained free OF
charge by writing to Dr. w. B. Caldwell, 458 Washing.
ton Street. Monticello, Illinois
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-28
The Height of Meanness.

Eyes, my dear, I've a sister in t..c
country who makes her own butter,
and when | told her there was moth
ing to be had in London. she sent
me hamper of potatoes and her
love-"