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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Daily Markets.
Furnished by E. W. Wagner 4 Co.
Office in Bossert Bldg. Phone 34O'
H. NJ. Sharpe, Manager.
AFTERNOON GRAIN LETTER.

Chicago, July 1.-Goodman report
overshadows the Inglis corn and
oats ideas. Southwest heat damage
looks light. Goodman makes the oats
crop 1,45S,O0O,0O0 versus United
States report on June LIST of 1,5OO,-
100000. Total wheat crop is $685.
100000 by United States on June LIST.
Corn start is 3,10O,O00,O0O just
around the largest July LIST corn
promise ever known. Corn condi-
ton of S5.5 is very high. Piling up
of news today according to locals is
bearish. No cash demand of con-
sequence. Good rains over 1870 of the
great grain belts in past Y hours.
Southwest heat wave ended. No
serious heat in sight Seaboard
predicts small oats export demand
for some weeks. Late news shows
very heavy rains in Kansas since Sat-
urday. Hot and dry as factor
seems out of the running for seven
or ten days. A Tuesday bulge often
follows a Monday break. Otherwise
locals think the news is soft.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
And helps to make war hell.

And helps to make war hell.
And when they make this guy SER
geant,
Which is only one step higher,
He sorto' gets up in the air
Just like regular flier.
When he gets diamond underneath,
You cannot hold him down,
He just takes charge of all the work.
And he seems commission bound
The next step is the parting
The turning of the road.
1t simply proves too much indeed
The soldier then explodes.
r. NJ. Brooks, Poet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Suffrage Picnic.

Suffragists all over Hamilton coun.
ty are heartily invited to the annual
picnic and business meeting which is
to be held in the city park, neal
Seneca street, Tuesday afternoon. Nc
one is to wait for an invitation, as
no special invitations are being issu.
ed; neither is it necessary to be
member OF the association, but all
who would like to come will be vel.
come.
As near to o'clock as possible
the business meeting will begin. and
this will include reports, elections
and discussion Of plans for the I'M.
mediate future. A report of the re-
cent Suffrage School held in Oska'
loosa will be given by Mrs. T. B
Larrabee and others and an address
will be given by the state president
Miss Anna B. Lawther. of Dubuque
The whole program will be interest
ing and some new plans will be pre-
sented.
The supper will be served about
$50 or as soon after that hour as
possible. Each one is asked to bring
dishes for her OWL group and one
or more articles of food for the
general supper. All who would like
to have their families come to sup
per are welcome to do so, simply pro-
viding in proportion. Particulars
can be secured from anyone of the
officers or any local workers. Chairs
and tables will be provided for the
comfort Of the guests.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Supreme Court Sustains Ruling Giving
Mrs. Anna Lunning Dover Rights
in 100 Acres in Lincoln
Township. r.
WIFE HAD SIGNED AWAY RIGHTS
Had Little knowledge Of English and
Signed Deeds Not Knowing What
She Did.

The case of Anna Lunning VS.. the
estate of Hedge Lunning, just ruled
on by the supreme court is of general
interest over Hamilton county, involv-
ing third ownership of 16O acres of
land in Lincoln township. The higher
court sustained the verdict Of the low
er court, returning to the wife her
dover right in the property.
The case attracted considerable at
tention when it was tried in the dis
trict court in this CITY, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lunning were 1narried late in life, each
having children by former marriages.
They had lived together more than ten
years when Mr.. Lunning secured from
lis wife dec, giving over her dover
rights in her husbands estate and the
latter then decided the property to his
children, giving nothing to the children
of his wife.
After the death of her husband, Mrs.
Lunning brought an action to have her
husbands deeds to his property set
aside and her dover rights returned.
She speaks and understands English
but little and, on account of her age,
had largely lost the faculty Of men,
DRY so that she did not realize what
she was doing when she signed away
her dover rights to her husbands
property. The lower court set aside
the deeds, thus finding for the wife.
The higher court has now sustained
this ruling. The lower court also
gave Mrs. Lunning personal judgment
against Mr.. Lunnings heirs for one
third of their fathers personal prop
erty. This latter judgment, however,
the high court set aside.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Mormons Turn Over Wheat.

The Mormon church is turning over
to the government about quarter of
a million bushels of wheat accumu-
lated in various church storehouses.
This grain has been collected by the
Mormon church under the tithing
practice, the farmer church members
giving one-tenth of their production
each year. 1t will be the first time in
over thirty years that the wheat bins
of the Mormon empire have been
cleaned.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Addressed Patriotic Meeting Held
Sunday Morning at the Univer.
salist Church at Regu.
lar Church Hour.
NEW STAR ON SERVICE FLAG
Star Affixed for Willie Clifton Sievert,
Who is in Aviation Service
of Army.

It is no new thing for churches to
be patriotic but patriotism is bit
more assertive this year than it has
usually been and most of the church
es Sunday observed the approach of
the Fourth of July in some special
way, with more than the customary
attention to the personal duty to
country and to ideals of government.
A most interesting service of this
sort was held in the Universalist
church at 1890 yesterday morning.
Members of the Sunday school were
present and sang number of the
better known patriotic songs. Miss
Margaret Chamberlin sang by re-
quest the song which she sang at the
meeting addressed by Senator Ken
yon here recently and there were rec
itations by various youthful members
of the congregation, including Hester
Alkire, Alice Kamrar, Irene Farley,
Ailene Price, Robert Alkire, Merrill
Bickford, Elston Downs and others,
also a song by the Sunshine class
with Caro- Brandrup at the piano.
Every number of this part of the pro-
gram was we'll chosen to bring out
the idealism of our American institu-
tons and was greatly enjoyed, as the
children who took part showed excel
lent training and enthusiasm for
their part in the days celebration.
New Star OH Flag.
The name of Willie Clifton Sievert,
a nephew of Mrs. w. H. Alkire, who
is in the aviation service, was added
to the Honor Roll of the church, his
star being affixed to the Honor Flag
by his small cousin, Robert Alkire.
0. j. Henderson Talks.
Following this diversified program
came the special feature of the morn
ing service-an address by Attorney
0. J. Henderson who had generously
consented to speak to the church and
Sunday school. Mr.. Henderson spoke
with deep appreciation of the call OF
this time to youth, especially, and
summoned them to realize the re-
sponsibility which peace will lay up
on everyone. He described most WV
idly his recent visit to Camp Dodge
and told of the splendid work going
on there and the fine way in which
young men of every sort are measur-
ing up to their task. He said that
any anxiety as to the final outcome
of this war vanishes at sight of the
whole-hearted way in which the
young manhood of America is meet
ing the demands of the time.
As usual, Mr.. Henderson showed
keen enthusiasm for the United
States as a leader in the struggle for
a safe and a clean world. He illum-
mated his address with flashes of
humor and his remarks ELECTED
frequent applause. All who heard
him felt a new sense of the high
privilege of having any part in the
creating of better form of civiliza-
ton.
Altogether, the service was most in
spring. The church was most beau
tifully, though simply decorated with
flags and flowers in the red, white
and blue colors.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Jewell Reports Work.

Jewell auxiliary of the Red Cross
sent work to Red Cross headquarters
Saturday, which included the follow
ing items:
pairs of drawers.
Is chemiseS.
hospital shirts.
4 bathrobes.
16 adult petticoats.
bandages.
/ Belgian quilt.
5 sweaters.
pairs of socks.
l pair of wristlets.
Junior Red Cross report
4 children's skirts.
dresses a years size).
night gowns.
70 shot bags.
33 wash cloths (knitted).
l layette.
l hood.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Auxiliaries Return knitting.

hope took work Friday and re-
turned two sweaters on the first quota
for this chapter. Kamrar sent in
four sweaters and one pair of socks
Friday, another sweater also came
from harrisburg.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
A S9j Contribution,

The Junior Red Cross membership
of her school-District No. of Free
dom township--was forwarded to Red
Cross headquarters Thursday by Miss
Fern Beebe. The memberships
amounted to $4.25 and SPOTS was in
cluded as working fund to the local
chapter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Superior Red Cross Efforts.

Superior Red Cross Efforts.
The Superior Rcd Cross circle, a
group of women residing south Of
the city, returned finished supplies to
Red Cross headquarters Friday
They included:
7 bathrobes.
/ sweater.
5 petticoats.
2 dresses.
8 pairs drawers.
/ chemise.
5 undershirts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Ellsworth Sends Supplies.

Saturday was checking in day at
the Red Cross and among the ship
ments coming in was one from Ellis
worth. This contained:
Is bathrobes.
pajama suits.
6 black dress skirts.
| pair of underdrawers.
sweaters.
8 pairs socks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
First Quota Sweaters Shipped.

The remaining 125 sweaters of the
PTS, which was the June quota for
Homilton County chapter, were ship
ped Saturday exactly on time. The
was quite task for the women work
ers, but it was accomplished by
minute.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Finished Work from Williams.

The Williams auxiliary of the Red
Cross sent work to headquarters
Saturday. 1t included:
/ layette.
2 children's gowns.
3 children's dresses.
pairs of drawers.
Z chemises.
bathrobeS.
boys suits.
2 children's chemises.
/ child's dress.
10 sweaters.
2 pairs of socks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Work from Willing Workers.


The Willing Workers have justified
their names for they are not only
willing but faithful workers for the
Red Cross. The last example OF their
interest was shipment of supplies
received Friday. 1t included:
6 sweaters.
pairs of socks.
suits of pajamas.
II adult petticoats.
4 pairs drawers.
3 boys waists.
5 children's petticoats.
This group also took more work to
do.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
1879. ***Ff*'F] -
PERSONAL BRIEFS
*++**************+<+++++*

T#c$$*%*TVTTTT TSTTTTTT~
Miss Esther Jaycox returned to
her home in Minneapolis Saturday
following weeks visit with Mrs.
Enoch Oakland.
MIR. and Mrs. Chantrell of Will
liams visited here Saturday with their
brother, James Follett and family.
Mrs. Kate McComh left Saturday
for Waterloo to WIS.,: her grandson
who is home on a six days furlough
from the Great Lakes Naval Training
station. From Waterloo Mrs. McComb
will go to Mason City.
Mrs Inks of Williams, who spent
the past week at the G. B. Haldeman
home, returned to Williams Saturday.
Mrs. A. E. Rasmussen and little
son Donald went to Williams Satur-
day to spend Sunday. Mr.. Rasmus-
sen Joined them yesterday to spend
the day.
Miss Mabel Nelson of Jewell was
a caller here Saturday.
Mrs. r. Davis, who spent the past
week with her sister, Mrs. ]. S.
Browning and family, south of town,
returned to her home in Jewell Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Thurman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Lee OF Fort
Dodge were guests at the J. M.
Richardson home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Cole and J.
w. Henneberry and son Carln of
Eagle Grove spent yesterday at the
H. B. Pray and Joe Hinneberry
homes.
Miss Marie Brown of Des Moines
and Miss Lahey of Chicago are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. O'Connor.
Walter Beightol is Des Moines
visitor today, intending to drive a
truck back tonight for the Parkhurst
Auto company.
Mrs. NJ. Richeson and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E. Richeson of State Center
left for their homes this morning
after a visit at the C. H. Richeson
home.
Mrs. A. H. Fraley and little daugh-
ter Dora of Kamrar and guest, Mrs.
w. s. Fraley of Des Moines, spent
Saturday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Potter, &C
companied by Mrs. T. w. Owen and
Miss Lottie Crosley, motored to Chi
cago the latter part of last wee{ for
visit with relatives and friends.
Mrs. J. B. Huff and daughter,
Miss Hester, and visiting friend, Jack
Strane, and Grandpa Hopkins spent
Sunday in Woodstock with the Douglas
Huff family.
The F. w. Entriken family motor
ed to Camp Dodge yesterday and the
l. B. Stafford family drove their car
down today.
J. R. King of Jewell was in Web
ster City today on business.
Geo w. Foval of Jewell is in
Webster City today on business.
Mrs Elizabeth Thompson of the
Shipley-Black Company store is TAX
ing a six weeks vacation from her
duties there. She is spending that
period in Des moines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Notes of Interest
To The Workers
of The Red Cros.
Committee Worked Saturday

Owing to a sudden call, group of
committees gathered at the Red Cross
workrooms Saturday to cut pajama
suits and put on flies in order that
supplies of sewing might be sent to
the auxiliaries of outside towns. En-
cellent work was done and Mrs. A.
p. Woolston won the ADMIRATION of
the workers by putting fies in sixteen
pajama suits during the one after
noon. Thirty-four suits were prepar-
ed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
mask and | are "buddies."

mask and | are "buddies."
I'VE had services May 30th for our
dead. l made bouquets for all the
graves. Some job, but l enjoyed it.
well, mother, I haven't time to
write much tonight as it is about
time to go to work. But just this line
to let you know | am we'll"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Membership and Donation.

F. A. Srigley took out member
ship in the Red Cross Friday and
so cents was received by the chapter
as donation from a friend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
High School Teachers Help.

A gift of knitted garments was
recently received by the Red Cross
from the high school teachers Of the
city. 1t included
l sweater
/ pair of socks.
/ pair of wTistlets.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01

district No. 3 Of Cass township, has
turned in Junior Red Cross member
ship fees for her pupils which am
ounted to SO.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Supplies to AuXiliarieS.

Sewing supplies were sent to Red
Cross auxiliaries at Kamrar, Blairs-
burg, Ellsworth, Stratford, Jewell
and Williams Saturday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Money for the Red Cross.

Miss Ella Graffunder made the Red
Cross a contribution of SO Saturday
and also pledge of S. monthly
hereafter.
Miss Gladys Bolger, who teaches
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01

Harley Monroe delivered his COM
mencement oration-"Germany'
the patriotic service at the Christian
church during last evening.
WANTED-an experienced married
man on farm. Steady work. w.
A. Neel, Phone 41F1l0. 7-1d6flu
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01

Messrs Orv;lje and Glen Busing en-
tertained company of about hun
dred friends at dancing party at
their home near Stonega on the even
ing of June 21st, in honor Of Miss
Helen McPhillips, who leaves July 10th
to enter a hospital at Waverly to take
nurses training course. Ice cream
and cake were served and very en-
joyable evening spent.
The young women of the EmbrOid-
cry club of st. Pauls Lutheran
church enjoyed a picnic in Nokomis
park Wednesday evening. A bounte-
lous and delicious picnic feast was
spread from the lunch baskets and
partaken of, after which the party
sauntered homeward About twenty
girls We're present.
Leonard Baisden.
The marriage of Miss Marie Leon
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
SOCIETY AFFAIRS

Miss Nina Waddell was hostess at a
party Friday evening at the T. c.
O'Connor home near Stonega. About
thirty people were present. The even
ing was spent with games and dane
ing and at late hour dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess. A
very pleasant evening is reported.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Memorial Day.

The most impressive Memorial Day
services that 1t has ever been the
writer's privilege to attend, occurred
at this village May 80, 1918. The sun
was Just sinking to rest as we gath
cred in the little French cemetery to
honor our dead. French and Amer.
lean soldiers formed square around
the plot where our American soldiers
sleep in Sunny France. Standing
thus with barred heads a splendid
program was given.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Eliminate Waste.

The folks at home are saving meat,
wheat, money, time and labor. They
are buying thrift stamps, Liberty
bonds, and giving money to the "Y''
and the Red Cross to win the war.
Did you ever think every shell
you waste delays the winning of the
war? Every gas mask, every helmet
thrown away means some ones
labor, money and sacrifice made in
vain. Eliminate the waste, men,
take care of your clothes, shoes, am
munition and equipment. Eliminate
the waste. fellows, SO we can win this
burned old war and go home.
A number of our men are wearing
souvenirs imported from Germany
direct via of the grenade route. More
are expected soon.
-
American Front, Wednesday (de-
layed). The Germans in the Euneville
sector at half past twelve this morn
ing, launched a heavy gas attack,
then came over. They returned, or
some of them did, and from the treat
ment they received in the hand to
hand fighting, it is likely they will
wait some time before sailing into
this particular group Of Americans
again.
Eighty-nine men of this regiment
have made confession of their faith
in Christ since Jan. 1, 191S.-Chap-
lain's Notes.
A Story Of Stripes.
When a soldiers just a private
AS a rule, he's simply great,
You wouldn't want better guy
To call your pal or mate.
But when fellows made corporal,
His nut begins to swell.
He sort. O. changes for the worse
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
A move farther from Broadway
means nearer Berlin.

The chaplain's effort to supply us
with things we like to eat is appre-
ciated. The only trouble seems to be
that not enough can be bought to
supply the demand. This is true of
us all for we have been used to get
ting anything in the states that our
little heart desires. In France it is
different.
Jim: (To boy reading his Shirt
Picking them out?"
Sam: mo, just taking them as they
come"
Make 16S infantry famous for its
splendid. dashing, fighting qualities.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01

CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Hogs $4,000.
Left over 1900.
Best demand for good lights
Common packing grades slow.
Bulk of sales $16.45 to $17.05.
Top s17.1O.
Butchers S16.65 to S1710.
Packing $16.O5 to $685..
Light $3.50 to, s1710.
Rough $15.75 to $1,000.
Pigs $1640 to $16.S5.
Cattle $4,000.
Market good beef steers fairly
steady.
Others slow to lower.
Quality poor.
Calves steady.
Sheep $1,000.
Market strong to higher.
CHICAGO CASH PRICES.
These prices are subject to COM
mission.
Corn
6 mixed S125 to s1,S3.
8 yellow $1.66 to $1.70.
yellow SLIGO to S1.62.
5 yellow $1.45 to $1.55.
6 yellow S1.25 to S1.4S.
white $1.75.
) white S1.55 to S1.65.
6 white S125 to s1.S5.
Sample 20 to $1.3O.
Oats
Old billing white Isl to 49,
3 white IS to 7Sa.
white III to IS.
Standard Isl to 7Sa.
New billing white III.
8 white III to IS.
Standard 77a to Isl.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Wild ROSE GIVES
NEWS Of FRANCE
Copy Of "The Wild Rose," Paper
Published by Rainbow Boys in
France, Reaches Friends in
Webster City.
IS "MOTHER'S DAY" EDITION..
Also has Account Of Memorial Day.
Plea to Soldiers to Eliminate
Waste.
IS .MOTHERs DAY. EDITION.

"The Wild Rose" a publication
gotten out at the headquarters of the
Rainbow Division" in France be-
tween raids, has just been received
in Webster City by Miss Muree
Johnson. 1t is Mothers Day"
edition, dated May %, and consists
of original cartoons, jests, news notes
and contributions including poetry,
ETC.. Some of these stories, taken as
they come, follows:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01
Mother.

She is not young now and since
you came to France, great anxiety
tugs at her heart. She thinks of you
every waking hour and at night she
seeks you in her dreams. She is the
best pal, the staunchest buddy, the
truest shipmate you ever had. She
never turned you down nor quit you
in pinch, or left you in the lurch.
Your friend may desert you, your
sweetheart may jilt you. Your father
may only be just and kind, but your
mother would die for you. At this
moment there is an ache in her heart,
great hunger in her eyes and her
entire being reaches out to you with a
love past understanding. Did you
write to her?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-01

n CtVTy VI SlTIVVSs
When soldiers just a private
AS a rule, he's simply great,
You wouldn't want a better guy
To call your pal or mate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-22
Many Features to be Given
at Yacht Clubs fete

The Raritan Yacht Club house and
grounds will be respondent with
lights and decorations tomorrow
night. when the entertainment com
mittee of the club will present the
Cynthian fete. which a been pianned
by them to make the first annual mid
summer lawn party of the club a huge
success.
The fete will be held In all parts or
the club property and dock. The
COMMITTEES, assisted by many other
members Of the club has been hard
at work hanging lights Throughout
the property and preparing booths
stands for the various articles tnat
will be placed on sale Music ana
entertainment. both local and rom
out-of-town win be presented all dur
ing the evening.
There vii be water sports and boat
rides among the numerous features OF
the fefe which Is named in ono OF
the moon goddess. The moon VIII De
full tonight. so thatrtomorrow Its rays
should food Raritan bay in a resplend-
ent fash. adding 20 the natural beauty
OF the water and blum and M CLUB
house and grounds.
The fete is open to the general pub
lie and the club members and friends
are particularly invited 10 attend.