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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
MERELY CAMOUFLAGE.

Merely to prove that the talk Of the
democrats of Iowa in relation to not
opposing Senator Kenyon because he
was doing his full part in the prosecu
ton of the war is all buncombe-
simply scraps of paper"--they have
nominated Claude Porter to oppose
Gov Harding, and are hoping to get
the vote that will be driven from
Harding because of his proclamation
against foreign languages. Gov.
Harding has stood for the prosecution
of the war just as strongly and just
as vigorously as has Senator Kenyon,
and has been even more obnoxious to
friends of the kaiser. 1t is quite evil
dent to anybody who cares to give the
matter thought that the leading demo-
Gratis Of this state decided not to Op-
pose Kenyon because they knew
they could not defeat him and to OPP
pose Harding because they think they
saw chance to get democrat in the
governors chair. You never hear Of
the democrats failing to make nomi-
nations in close states and districts.
It is only in sections where the re-
publicans have big najorities that
democrats develop a sudden love and
respect for craftsmanship.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
THE LOSS OF A LOSER.

Sioux City Journal: Congressman
Frank P. Woods, of the Tenth Iowa
district, has stood for political acumen
and tactical foresight, and for years
his recipe for party success has been
sought by republicans who would
nourish the party back to dominance
in the house of representatives. His
leadership as chairman OF the national
congressional committee has beer
looked upon as eminently satisfactory,
and when two years ago the party
came within scratch of winning a
majority in the house the Iowa con-
gresham was given much OF the
credit. He is still chairman of the
national congressional committee. a
position in party organization rank
ing in Importance well up toward that
of chairman of the national central
committee.
But in the recent primary Congress
man Woods was defeated for renomi-
nation. On his return to Washington
he notified National Chairman Hays
that. relieved of congressional duties,
he would have more time to devote
to the affairs Of party organization.
But mans past usefulness counts for
little in politics. What he has done
is not worth considering; what he can
do is the crux of the thing. The in
dividual disappears and the success OF
the game is the controlling factor.
Really, can Mr.. Woods, man de-
feated for another term, render the
party the service of one returned by
the emphatic Endorsement of his con-
stituents? There is a question in the
mind of the national chairman lest
some issue involved in the contest
in the Tenth Iowa district should
mitigate against Woods effectiveness
as chairman of the national congress
sional committee. Would it be right
in Difference to one man, even though
he be competent, to jeopardize the
welfare of the party? Mr.. Hays
hesitates.
And SO it goes; nothing succeeds
like success, and nothing so contri-
utes to loss as losing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
If rejected. the idea should be put
away with a good deal Of definiteness,

If rejected, the idea should be put
away with a good deal Of definiteness,
for there is no use at all in trying to
establish friendly relations with the
bolshevik power while at the same
time holding military club over its
head. If accepted, it should be acted
upon on a large scale and at the ear
Hest possible moment. indecision,
which will assure ruin to our chances
in Russia, is the thing to be got rid
OF.
AS Mr.. Taft forcefully says: I'm in
ternational matters a definite policy
and prompt action usually bring
results. Looking for something to
turn up ends in doing nothing until
it is too late to do anything" The
statesman cannot wait until the way
to decision is absolutely clear. He
must see through fogs and decide in
advance of the real events. This
takes judgment and it also takes
courage. The reward of right con-
illusions is great, and there is a
penalty for mistakes. The thing the
government at Washington ought to
bear in mind is that while we could
afford to 20 easy in the Mexican bust
ness from 1914, on, because there were
weightier things at issue than our
temporary relations toward Mexico,
there can be no weightier thing to
consider now than the necessity of SO
framing our policy as to help whip
Germany. The hope that a few So
Observation-Disclosures in Russia can be
brought to regard us as benign is not
enough compensation for seeing Prus-
sianism enthrone itself in Russia.
Whether Mr.. Taft's proposal, which
seems to contemplate entering Rus
STA by way of Archangel as we'll as
Vladivostok, is desirable or practical
is not the question now. 1t Is wheth-
er we shall enter at all, with or
through the agency of Japan, and,
if not that, what other positive thing
we shall do. The Journal is not I'M
willing to have Washington decide for
it and for America the question that
is up. 1t merely urges that some
progress be speedily made toward the
decision.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Secretary Baker is reported by the
Associated Press as saying a day or
two ago that more than 100000 United
States troops are now in France.
That is good, very good, and indi-
Gates that the administration of the
war department is now doing fine
work. 1t is hoped there will be 2,0O0,-
900 United States soldiers in France
by the end of the year. That might be
sufficient to do the job. If not, 2,OO0,-
900 more must be sent, and as many
in addition as is necessary. Most peo-
pie realize fully the sacrifices these
men must make and every loyal heart
bleeds accordingly. But the job must
be finished. There can be no peace
in the world until Germany is sub
dued.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
come from sighting Japan, what is

come from sighting Japan, what Is
there of promise in the bolsheviki to
warrant waiting on our part, when the
possibility of million Russian SOL
diers to- reinforce the German line IS
one of the real and immediate dan
gers? We might as we'll face this
situation directly. Russia will have
democracy if America wins this war,
and not otherwise. To lose the war
while trifling with the bolshevikt
would be to insure a swift fate to
the bolsheviki. The bolsheviki will
last just long enough to reach the
scaffold if Germany wins.
Mr.. Taft says: eve must inter
vene now. We should at once cor
fer with our allies including Japan,
and agree upon a plan" The New
York Times makes this the text OF
a stirring appeal to the administra-
ton to move, before it is everlastingly
too late, The Times being If not the
official adviser of the administration,
at least friendly one.
Mr.. Taft is right. The Register
would put it the other way around.
we should confer with Japan, includ-
ing the allies, and agree upon plan.
But we should move. With Japan
leading or with Japan cooperating
something should be done at once to
bring Russia to realize that the fate
of the empire hangs on remaining
loyal to the nations that stood by Rus
STA. To allow Russia to slide into Ger
man arms without doing anything but
coddle bolshevikism, while Japan is
practically notified to look out for the
best bargain that can be made, will
be the most stupendous blunder OF
this war. We have tritled altogether
too long already.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.

Des Moines Register: The Register
could understand the presidents re-
luctance to interfere with the working
out Of some sort of popular govern
ment in Russia, il that were the only
thing involved But when by keep
ing hands off Russia we are allowing
Germany to become daily better en-
trenched in eastern Europe, and at the
same time are getting ourselves at
louts with Japan, the future of the
Trotsky-Lenine government becomes
very incidental.
The Register attaches more i'm
portance to our relations with Japan
than to the immediate engulfing Of
Russia by Germany. For the latter
will follow in any event If Japan is
made unwelcome by the allied powers,
while it cannot possible happen ii
Japan is once taken into full fellow
ship and invited to lead or to join in
a movement to hold Russia We might
just as we'll face this problem of
Japan frankly. We are treating Japan
in precisely the right way to drive
Japan to an alliance with Germany
for the division of Russia, and If that
alliance is ever formed there will be
an empire in Europe that will stagger
the world.
Japan came to the allied powers
with open hand at the beginning of
the war A decent regard for that
ancient piece of wisdom of our race
never look gift horse in the mouth"
should have been enough. Japan was
the gift horse of the situation, for
many considerations might have NOV
ed the orient to hold aloof and await |
developments. Not only did Japan
come to the allied power with open
hand, but Japan has stayed with the
allied powers with open hand. And
that in face OF the fact that more or
less openly Japan has been treated
as a suspicious character, and that by
more than by anybody else.
But passing Japan and what may
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Washington advices are to the effect
that there is to be curtailment of coal
supplies to manufacturers of pleasure
automobiles, the amount being cut
down twenty five per cent, based upon
the number of tons used heretofore.
There is to be drastic program Of
curtailment and the automobile in
dustry is not the only one that will
suffer. 1t may be necessary, too,
later ON, to limit the supply Of gaso-
line to each auto user. The people
will gladly submit to any orders the
government may see fit to make in
Of this kind. There will be no
from auto drivers-that is
the patriotic ones-if the government
cuts out all allowances for pleasure
riding. Walking is still good and if
the war can be won sooner by walk
ing than by riding in automobiles,
walking is the word.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
government ought to go after the

government ought to 60 after the
profiteers in remorseless manner.
The president ought to turn that "piti-
less publicity" of which he used to
talk SO loudly, upon them and let it's
bright and cleaning rays reveal to
all the people just who the men are
that are trying to feather their own
nests at the expense of the nation,
jeopardizing the success of the allied
armies.
Just as an illustration, it may be
recalled that three or four years ago
the price of gasoline in Webster City
was nine cents per gallon. Today 1t
is 22.4 cents. What happened to thus
increase the real value Of gasoline,
based upon the cost of production?
Does it cost two and half times as
much to produce and sell gasoline
now as it did few years ago? If
rot, why this enormous increase in
price? And if it is wrong for the
workman to demand more for his
labor simply because it is needed in
the prosecution of the war, by what
right do the oil companies push up
prices of their products to such almost
unprecedented points?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

The Des Moines Register is one of
the best dailies in the United States
and it's editorial stand is of the kind
that makes for everlasting loyalty on
the part of fair-minded, thinking peo-
ple.-Sac City Bulletin.
Has the Bulletin reference to the
Registers criticism of the presidents
liquor letter or has it reference to
the Registers criticisms of other
papers criticism?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Congressman Miller, of Minnesota

Congressman Miller, Of Minnesota,
says of the Nonpartisan League up
there: "All pro-German elements in
the state are either in the Nonpartisan
League or affiliated with it. When a
branch of the league is organized in a
locality, the charter members are all
the rabid pro-Germans of the COM
munity." 1t Is the same in Iowa.. as
a rule, although some loyal men have
been wheedled into joining. 1t us
ually happens that when gang Of
non-partisan league organizers in
invades a state it has the faculty of
locating every pro-German neighbor-
hood in the commonwealth. The
loyal G erman who does not want to
be placed under suspicion better
keep out of the non-partisan league
until after the war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

do not want our women to do such
hard labor, but in an emergency it
may be found necessary. Moreover.
the women of America are ready to do
anything they can to help win the
war. That is, the great majority OF
them are. or course there are some
Slackers among women same as
among men.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

The late town of Gutenberg. in
Clayton county, is no more 1t has not
been swept away by food or wind,
nor was it destroyed by fire. 1t was
simply wiped out by the city council
and in its stead stands the good town
OF the old French name of Prairie la
Porte. The council took the action it
did, in compliance with the request of
a large number of resident petitioners
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

The administration has issued a
hurry appeal for s16,0O0,OOO for de-
tense purposes against German subs.
The public generally had supposed
this matter had been fully attended to,
but the recent visit of the U-boats to
this side of the Atlantic has revealed
the fact that much has been neglected
in the direction of defense
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

II it will help any in winning the
war, the government would be justi-
ned in prohibiting the manufacture
OF all pleasure automobiles and turn
ing the factories into makers of farm
machinery, ordnance, munitions, etc.
The country can get along without
pleasure joy wagons, but it cannot
get along without farm machinery
and the things with which to fight
Germany.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
TIME TO DECIDE.

Sioux City Journal: Former Presi-
dent Taft in the Philadelphia Public
Ledger comes out fatty in favor Of
sending an army into Siberia as the
only practicable means of defeating
German ambitions. Mr.. Taft no long
err has any patience with the bolshe-
Wiki chieftains, If he ever had any.
He is convinced that If, partly thru
our complaisance, the Lenine gov
eminent is kept in control in Rus
STA it will be replaced ultimately by
a German government. He does not
advocate a declaration of hostility
to the bolsheviki as preliminary to
an expedition in Siberia, but he as
sumes the bolsheviki would certainly
resist the expedition while other fac
tons would welcome it. The con-
clusion of Mr.. Taft that Intervention
is the only hopeful course, with per-
ferably an American general in COM
mand of American and Japanese
troops, is the considered judgment of
judicial man whose only desire is
to win the war for his country. IT.
will have considerable influence on
those who have hesitated to urge the
military solution for the far east.
The Journal is still Of the opinion
that our government, in connection
with the governments of all our prin-
cipal allies, should come speedily to a
decision as to its Russian policy. 1t
thinks that Intervention, as advocated |
by Mr.. Taft and as long ago approved
In principle by France and Great Brit
ain, ought to be considered from all
sides, aud either accepted or rejected.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
EACH HAS A DUTY.

( What would happen to the indus
tries and the Industrial workers Of
this country if the French, British
and American soldiers on the western
front would strike for higher pay or
shorter hours just when their best
services were most urgently needed?
That would create most serious
situation and mark the downfall OF
liberty and democracy in this country
and throughout the world. Yet there
are some workmen in the United
States-though the number may be
comparatively small-who are ready
to strike at small provocation. 1t
doesn't matter to them if their refusal
to work does stop or impede the flow
of supplies across the Atlantic to the
boys in the trenches. They seem to
have but one thought, like some of the
mean rich, and want to reap harvest
for themselves from the situation
created by the deliberate and mature
plans of Germany to subjugate the
world.
While the German government has
done fairly well in looking after the
material interests of its own work
men, it has done miserably in Poland
and other sections toward those of
race In German Poland, for
instance, a native Pole is prohibited
from owning land and they are not
permitted to use their own language.
They must contribute literally to the
support of the government OF Ger
many and must submit to laws enact
ed without their aid or consent. The
Idea that government derives it's
just powers from the consent of the
has no standing in Ger
many Instead the idea prevails there
that the consent of the kaiser and
The ruling classes, the latter being
mere puppets of the house of Hohen-
sollern, is the only proper require
met.
Should the British and French and
American soldiers strike for higher
pay at a critical time Germany would
win this war and the United States
would either come under the direct
control of Germany or would have to-
pay an indemnity that would be a
load for the people to carry
'or centuries to come.
Workmen In this country, as well as
itch industrial captains, ought to
link seriously of what it means when
hey undertake to use the misfortunes |
If civilization in times like these for
heir own personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The striking laborer. the proftser and
he head of an industrial plant who
demands unfair prices when the coun-
ry must have their products to save
is very life are in measure giving
i'd to the German armies. There
ught to be no necessity to refer to
UGH matters, as the patriotism of all
he people ought to protect the public.
The action of the profiteers who de-
1and unjust prices for their goods
nd wares is really at the bottom of
trikes and lOckouts. The men see
hat employers are getting unfair
rofits and naturally feel that they are
ntitled to share of the plumber. The
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

An Oklahoma man got twenty-five
years in the penitentiary for trying
to interfere with the enforcement of
Uncle Sans selective army service
laws, and he got just what was COM
ing. It so happens, it may be OBJ
served on the side, that the man is a
socialist. aau.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

If Mexico lands upon the side of
Germany in this war, as is possible
though not probable, she will be the
only nation on this side of the At
lantic SO lined up. President Carranza
and his advisors will hesitate long
before taking that final step, even
though they may be inclined to do
so.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

The attorney general of Nebraska
is q man of great good sense. He has
given out an opinion to the effect that
q man engaged at this time in the
organization of new political party
is not performing useful function
The fellows in Iowa who are engaged
in that sort of thing ought to take due
warning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

People in this country who insist
that their children shall learn the
German language in the public schools
ought to be sent to Germany, where
no other language is taught in the
schools.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
While this Immediate section of

While this immediate section of
Iowa, embracing fifteen or twenty
counties, suffered considerably from
wet weather, up in the northern part
OF the state and in southern Mime
sofa they have had only enough rain
1t is estimated by careful observers
that the damage to corn in Hamilton
county is from 10 to 20 per cent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

In England gFls and women are
practically running the factories and
farms. The deman( for men in the
army has been SO greet that it became
necessary to turn over to the women
all they can do. Herein America we
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Eugene v. Debbs, the prince of
socialists, lis also getting wary of
that notorious St. Louis platform
Possibly the majority of socialist
leaders in this country will yet come
to the conclusion that the only sal
walton for the world lies in the defeat
of Germany.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

This is an especially good time for
everybody to be on the square in all
dealings. Give what is right for what
you need and be willing to take fair
price. for what you sell. Live and let
live.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

On Monday Of this week one Iowa
soldier was killed in France and three
autoists were killed in Iowa. The SOL
der died for just cause. The auto
lists were sacrifices to carelessness.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Each bushel of wheat now saved in
this country means bread for a soldier
at the front until the next harvest.
Are you doing your full share to con-
serve busheI for one soldier?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
Do it for America.

Twenty years hence there should
be no citizen of the United States
who is unable to read and write the
English language.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

With good weather from now on,
corn will be knee high in this part of
Iowa some days before the fourth of
July. A few fields are now crowding
that record.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

Now would be good time to cut
out all unnecessary conventions and
excursions. The railroads have all
they can do performing necessary
service and the unnecessary should be
eliminated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

give boys and girl fair chance in
life, which they do not have when
an income of large proportions is
hung about their necks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17
DIR. f.. s. MITTERLING,
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. =
Over WOOlwOrth store. Hours, to
- a. M; to 6 p. m. Phone, Martin
153. Independent phone 66.

a.. G. Il. McCAULIFF, M. d.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office over Browns drug store, cor
ner of Des MOines and Second streets.
Calls attended day or night. Both
phones.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-06-17

J. E. BURNSTEDT.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Office over Oppenheimer & Ber-
mann's clothing store, Webster City,
Iowa. Martin phone Is.