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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
WHERE CREDIT IS DUE.

1t is absolutely impossible for the
democratic partisan to give Roosevelt
credit due him, no matter what the oc-
casion. In his Chautauqua address
here the other day, Cyclone Davis said
the fact that we had been kept out OF
war with Japan was due to the level
headedness of such men as Taft, Will
son and Bryan, adding that this was
accomplished in spite of the grinding
teeth of some others that might be
mentioned. OF course Mr.. Davis meant
Roosevelt. Yet as a matter of fact
the United States to insist upon a
square deal to Japan and he did it
against public sentiment on the Pa
cifc coast. When Roosevelt was in
the white house there was much agi-
tation of the Japanese question IL
California and there was considerable
bad blood" created. The legislature
HIODOSeu ltSlSldtlNc ciIdItIlcHtS VI us
elimination against Japanese resi-
dents in this country contrary to trea-
ty agreements. President Roosevelt
did not count the votes of California
before acting. He did just as he al
ways has done, performed his duty
fearlessly. He sent telegram to the
legislature then in session and urged
that no action be taken that might in
voive the United States and Japan,
declaring that our treaties with that
country must be respected.
OF course Mr. Davis knew these
facts, as he was in congress at the
time, but he is such partisan demo-
crat that he could not bring himself to
the point Of commencing Roosevelt's
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

The boys in France have an aver
sion to the rear that is hard to over
come. Secretary Baker says that it
was necessary in France to change
the name of the zones behind the
lines from "the service of the rear"
to Service of supply" because it was
hard to get soldiers to serve in a re-
gion having the shell-proof connec-
ton of the word rear" The boys
Stacking to be in evidence.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
Cleared s12O for Canteen.

The sum of $12O was cleared by the
canteen committee of the Webster City
Red Cross organization from the sale
of ice cream cones, pop corn, peanuts,
gum and pop at it's stand on the school
grounds during chautauqua.
This money will provide fund upon
which to draw for the canteen service
extended Hamilton county's selective
servicemen leaving this city and
troops enroute through here. The
canteen service is one OF the most
important services the Red Cross
offers the enlisted man and the group
of workers in this city will be ready
at all times to carry out the govern
ments orders in rendering it.
1t begins when the men leave home
for the training camp and never fails
them from that moment throughout
their military and naval careers. After
a few hours aboard stuffy coach, the
new recruits begin to feel weary, as
well as little disheartened. Imagine
their surprise when the train stops at
station and Red Cross canteen
workers are on hand with sandwiches.
coffee and other refreshments. All
along the route to the training camp,
the Red Cross knows the soldiers
schedule and gives the same service.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

The president of the United States
has not yet suggested the name Of a
non-partisan candidate for the United
States senate to succeed Senator Till
man from South Carolina. The presi-
dent is very anxious to have politics
publican states, but when it comes
adjourned in Michigan and other re-
to adjourning politics in sucn COM
monwealths as South Carolina it is a
horse of another color.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
The American Medical association,

The American Medical association,
at its recent session in Chicago, not
only "came out" strongly for univer-
sal military training, but suggested
that such training be one of the re-
quisites for suffrage That is going
further than even Col. Roosevelt has
gone. The doctors also made it
plain that universal training would
be worth all it's cost and more, even
though the country should never
again become involved in war. The
health of the young men of the nation
would be immeasurably improved by
such a policy and it would also in
culcate right ideas of democracy and
the duties of citizenship. Universal
military training is going to win con-
verts until it is embodied into the
laws of the nation and pacifcists now
fighting that principle might as well
climb into the band wagon while the
climbing is good. Will someb ody
please prepare to move over and give
Harvey Ingham seat He is com
ing, but of course will be late-as
usual.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

Do you really believe in democra-
CT? You say you do, but do you really
mean it? Do you really think the ma
jority should rule and in making the
world safe for democracy is it pro-
posed to permit people to vote where
the laws give them the privilege? OF,
yes, you believe in democracy, In
spots, hut not in Mississippi or South
Carolina, for instance. Genuine DEM
ocracy in those states would mean
that the white man would be under
the rule Of the colored majority and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
Food Foresight,

Not many householders know how
much and what kind of food they will
consume in the year following the har-
vest. That is the reason why they do
not buy intelligently and economical
ly.
Food Administrator Deems is
preaching the cultivation Of foresight
to Iowa people. In communications
to them he urges them to sit down now
and make food survey of next years
needs.
"How many potatoes and how many
beans will you need?" he asks How
many jars of tomatoes? How many OF
jam? How much did you put up last
year, altogether? Have you any left?
Make an estimate of your grocery
orders last winter; what item figur-
ed the most? Was it something you
could have raised or made yourself
just as well, instead of taking it from
the worlds pantry2 Do you find that
you were buying articles of food last
year that were raised in different
section of the country when some
locally grown products could have fill.
ed the bill just as we'll?
IF you will figure all this out you
will save money and do much to help
win the war"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

The announcement of Provost Gen
eral Crowder that we will have 3,OO0-
600 men under arms by August first
is reassuring and most comforting to
the country Moreover, such a state
ment from him will have weight and
will carry conviction while such a
statement by Secretary Baker would
create more or less suspicion. How
ever, things in the war department
are now moving along we'll and it is
hoped. the present gait will be kept
up until the close of the war. 1t Will
mean the close will come sooner.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
The Right to Scrutlnize.

Anamosa Eureka: Every man has
right to scrutinize and investigate
the war activities towards which he
is asked to contribute. In fact, II
there is the least doubt in his mind
about the worthiness of these activi-
ties, or the honest manner in which
they are handled, it is his duty as a
patriotic citizen, not to talk and Cos
sip about his suspicious, but to inves-
tigate and get at the true state OF
facts. If it is revealed that an ac.iv-
ity is unworthy or not properly ham
died he is helping his government in
making exposure, far more than he
money. On the other hand, If the
movement is worthy and he simply
voices idle suspicious, he is injuring
the work of his government. In New
York city hackers of fake war charity
enterprises and soliciting schemes de-
frauded the public out of a sum esti-
mated at between two and three mil
lions of dollars. When asked to give
for war purposes, if you do not know
about the purposes for which you are
solicited ask for reasonable time to
investigate. None Of those who back
worthy causes will object to such in
vestigation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

One of the Berlin newspapers, hay
ing extraordinary nerve, has demand
ed that William Hohenzollern come to
peace agreements along the lines in
Dictated by President Wilson. Mr..
Hohenzollern is a little slow in act
ing, but if the Berlin newspaper will
be patient it will see the old man come
across beautifully in the not distant
future.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

The Germans got some of their own
medicine when Count Won Mirbach
ambassador at Moscow, was slain by
Russian socialists. No doubt this will
precfpitate matters in that unfortunate
country, but they could hardly be made
any worse But the Germans are get
ting alarmed as this is a sign that the
worm has turned"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

Nearly every week or two we read
that the food rations to the people Of
Germany or Austria have again been
reduced. 1t seems they must soon
reach the limit beyond which they
can mt go and live.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
improvements Mt Mill.

The Webster City mill is undergoing
several new improvements. new
store room, probably to be Of concrete
construction is to adjoin the mill, as
well as new boiler room. A consider
able foundation is now being laid for
the store room.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

Billy Sunday took his place among
the patients at Rochester the latter
part of last week for slight opera
ton; and when he returns will be in
better condition than ever to wage
war against 'the devil and all his
works" including the kaiser.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

When we first sent soldiers TO
France information as to the number
of men was withheld, as it might en-
courage the enemy by it's smallness.
But now that we have more than a
million there the actual facts will dis
courage the Germans and the truth is
freely given out
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

It has been settled that the wages
of railroad employees can not be gar
nisheed Since the government has
taken over the railroads an emplOye
is virtually working for the govern
ment and his salary is immune from
garilishment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

In .face of the fact that Turkish
regiment recently mutinied and kill
ed its German officers, it can no
longSf be claimed that the Turk is
not pfogresing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

Iowa is going to have another rec
ord .Tbeaking corn crop this year.
Iowa is getting strong on breaking
records of various kinds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

Some of the cyclone has been raken
out a "Cyclone Davis" by father time
but there is still good many lorna
does and whirlwinds left. The old
man is filling place of service to his
country, having retired from congress
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
Clean Up Berry Patch Now.


1t is good plan to rejuvenate the
strawberry patch without further de-
lay. This may be done by blowing two
thirds of the old row into the middle,
leaving a strip about twelve inches
wide containing a number of new
plants. The patch should be thorough
ly weeded and kept clean, continuing
the cultivation until at least the fore
part of August.
This system will insure better crop
of berries for next year and 1t will
make healthier and more attractive
patch. Experts state that by doing this
it will be possible to keep berries In
the same patch for five years instead
of three. This applies, of course, to
the home garden.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

The man who sneers at the patrio-
tism of the Roosevelt boys or OF their
father merely because he doesn't like
the colonel is not good patriot him
self. \.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
Farm News Department
F. IaGange and County Home Demon
Miss Florence Watkins

after threshing, due to the attractive
price, and the fact that with the price
fixed there will be no advantage in
holding it. 1t is estimated that at least
one-fourth and perhaps more of all the
fall wheat produced this season In
Iowa will be needed for seed for next
years crop. The farmer is assured a
premium for holding his wheat for
seed, as the demand is sure to be great
ly increased.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

Prefer loss before unjust gain; for
that brings grief but once; this for
ever.-Cild.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

It is possible that Hindenburg is
no deader than Kerensky was before
he came to view again.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

ceded even by the most bitter enemies
of the family. Quentin volunteered in
April, 1917, few days after the dec
laration of war by congress.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

the white man doesn't believe in dem
ocracy to that extent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
Madrid Register-News: The o. w.

Madrid Register-News: The o. w.
Sundberg eighty acre farm located
northeast of Madrid was purchased a
few days ago by Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Lewiston of Cass township. The con-
sideration was $275 an acre and pos
session will be taken March first
next. The eighty is we'll improved
and the price is considered reason
able one to all parties concerned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

That western line is still holding.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN

Issued every Monday by the Free
man-JOnrnal Publishing Company
Webster City, Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

Buena Vista County Advertiser:
Two real estate transactions of do
cal interest Were made last week
when the farms of Swan Johnson and
Rudolph Brecher were sold. Phil Nc
Cleary of Ida county purchased the
Swan Johnson 210-acre farm in
Washington township for $275 an
acre, an increase of $25 an acre
from what he paid for it only few
months ago. H. Isakson purchased
the Brecher farm of eighty acres at
a reported consideration of $3.50 an
acre, and will reside there next year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

1t is we'll to think. It is divine to
act well.-Horace Mann,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22
IOWA LAND

Times Republican: A new record
price for farm land adjoining the
city has been set by the sale of the
Bailey estate farm, which was ne
gotiated Tuesday. The farm consist
ing of 1873 acres, was sold for 1926
cash and possession is to be given
March 1, 1919.
Eighty acres of the land, all of
which fronts on the Lincoln highway,
is within the city limits. The re-
manning acreage adjoins the city at
the inter section of Twelfth avenue
and South street. The land is gently
rolling and is fairly well improved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-22

The Freeman and Journal, both
papers, per year-------------$2.OO
The Daily Freeman.Journal, by
nail. per $500
Delivered, In city per $500
Entered at the Webster City Post
Office as Second Class Matter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
Income Tax Inspector
Helps Sank Centre In
terpret Neu Tax Law

w. H. Hall of Little Falls, income
tax inspector spent Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week in Sat
Centre giving citizens of this locality
instructions on how to construe the
federal income tax law from it's va
rious angles. The law was passed by
congress for the purpose of raising
funds with which to help carry on til
war. You can take your own case as
an example, for instance, and figure
until you are black in the face and the
chances are that you have overlooked
a bet or two somewhere. It's a moral
cinch that if you have gross income
of $4,000 or more your Uncle Samuel
will insist on having his share.
Western Stearns county folks are
not complaining about doing THEN
financial bit. They have taken great
interest in Mr.. Halls visit at the Mer-
chants National Bank. He stated to
the Herald Wednesday afternoon that
over 800 had called upon him for in.
structions. He stated also that the
people of this vicinity seemed to have
as good a conception of the law as
anywhere.
Mr.. Hall was wonderfully patient in
explaining the details of the law, anc
when one started to figure agar
everything was lust as clear as mud
Unless one can satisfy himself that
his gross incomes from all sources are
less than $4,000 he must file his writ.
ten report with the internal revenue
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-24

Oracle, Mrs. Grace Rotert.
Vice Oracle, Mrs. L. A. Meyers.
Past Oracle-Mrs. Margaret Pang-
burn.
Chancellor-Mrs. J. P. Galbraith.
Recorder-Mrs. C. D. Wilcox.
Receiver-Mrs. Minnie Mann.
Inside Sentinel-Mrs. VIM. Steege.
Outside Sentinel-Mrs. G. L. John
son.
Manager-Mrs. Frank Head.
After the business meeting and in
stallation, a lunch was served.
y +
THURSDAY AFTERNOON PALM
er Post of the G. A. R. and the w. R.
c. held joint installation of officers
at their regular meeting place in the
Bryant library. The G. A. R. in
stallation was conducted by w Ben
ner. The new officers are:
Commander-J. A. Norris.
Senior Vice Com-Henry Snessby.
Junior Vice Com.-W. Benner.
Adjutant-James Jenkins.
Quartermaster-Jos. Parker.
Officer of the Day-A. H. Bush.
Officer of the Guard-H. Fielding.
Surgeon-John Lloyd.
Chaplain-D. Cleveland.
The following are the w. R. C. off
GERS installed by Mrs. Cleveland:
President Ada Perkins.
Senior Vice Pres.-Mrs. Linda Loyd.
Junior Vice Pres.-Mrs. Lillian Van
Camp.
Treasurer-Mrs. Katharine Norris
Secretary-Mrs. Emma Christian
son.
Chaplin-Mrs. Sylvia Townsend.
Conductor Mrs. Ella Pangburn.
Musician-Mrs. Blanche Shaw.
Guard-Mrs. Julia VanVleck.
Asst. Con-Mrs. Mary Loomer.
Patriotic Instructor Almira
Cleveland.
Press Correspondent Eliza
beth Beidelmann.
Color Bearers
.4ea No. Mrs. Ella Parker.
No. 2-Mrs. Eliza Cooley.
No. 3-Mrs. Ada Wolfe.
No. Mrs. Caroline jenkins.
After the installation the past presi-
dent, Mrs. Eta Wilcox, who has been
very faithful in discharging her duties
was presented with an emblem pin.
Mrs. J. B. Perkins, for the past
eight years the valued secretary of the
organization was elected president, an
honor which she we'll deserved after
her faithful service.
Following the installation an oyster
supper was served to the members
and to several outside guests. This is
an annual event and one which is look
ed forward to not only by the Post and
Corps but by those who are so fortu-
nate as to be invited.
Thus another year has been marked
off by these heroes and heroines of the
Civil War. Although their ranks are
rapidly thinning the courageous man
hood and womanhood and the loyal
spirit of those who still remain, are
factors which makes Sank Centre a
good place in which to live.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
collector at ST. Paul not later than
March first.
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heartfelt
appreciation to the good people of
Sank Centre and vicinity for the many
acts of Kindness rendered during our
recent affection. We are especially
grateful to st. Cecilia choir, the Ca
tholic Foresters and the Fire De-
partment of Sank Centre.
Mrs. Michael Frank and children.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-24
NOTICE.

Those knowing themselves indebted
to me will please call and settle their
BOOK ACCOUNTS within the next
six days. / have received my call to
60 abroad, and must settle up all
business affairs at once. Ida M.
Alexander. SILT
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-01-24

Try a Herald want ad-the best
and cheapest medium for the small
advertiser.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-12-07
Bio Supply o, Mos. for Allies.

Cleveland. Ohio.-FiSures given out
by James b. AcCreA, president OF the
American Meat Packers Association.
show that since August, 1914. Ameri.
can meat packers have supplied Amer
icAn. allied and neutral governments
more than aAeo o.0sT.sio pounds of
meat products. This includes 7.l79,-
Toa,ss3 pounds Of beef and 6.2so,a77.-
s1Y pounds of pork. For the four years
preceding the outbreak of war the to-
tai meat shipments TO all foreign coun-
tries were 4.s<3.512.5Ss pounds. Four
million hogs and 100000 cattle were
slaughtered.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-12-07
$4,000 TO COME home
NEW FIGURES ON AMERICAN GAS
UALTIEEs ANNOUNCED.
Pershina Picks 3,451 Officers and 79,-
6e3 Men for Immediate Return
From France.

Washington.-Four divisions in their
entirety, and major units of eight other
divisions OF the American army in
France have been designated by Gen
eral Pershing for an early return
home. These troops, with other spe-
cial units. General March, chief of
staff, announced Nov. 30, total s,45l
officers and 1858 men.
New figures on the American army
casualties announced by the chief of
staff, showed a total OF 262,Gs3, exclu-
sive of prisoners. The total, which ex-
ceeds that made public week ago by
% 600, covers all losses to Nov. 26.
Orders have been issued. the chief
of staff also said, for the demobiliza-
tion OF 649, 900 men in camps and can
tonmeAts in the United States.
BY the end of December. General
March indicated, probably 10000 to
175 900 members of the expeditionary
forces will have returned to this coun-
try