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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
If Property Owners and Renters do
Not Cut Weeds, the City Admin.
istratiOn Will-at Owners
Cost.
TO ENFORCE THE STATE LAW
Property Owners Asked to Cooperate
With City and Prevent Weeds
Going to Seed.
Cut the weeds!

Cut the weeds!
This is City Manager G. J. Longs
advice to property owners. If not
done, the city administration will take
the job in hand, with a resultant
charge against the property.
There are at least two ways owners
of city property may help prosecute
the war successfully. One is by as
sisting in the enforcement of state
law and in cooperating with the city
authorities towards securing SAM
tary and beautiful Webster City. This
is the season set by the state law for
the eradication of all weeds and they
should be cut before having an oppor-
tunity to 60 to seed and spread their
mena'ce still farther.
The city has a force of men ready
to do this work unless it is done
shortly by individual owners. There
s:re many lots, curbs and corners over
town that need this attention.
1t will be of much help to the city
if property owners will Immediately
trim up their property, and the prop
erty owner himself will also gain by
such procedure. The owner can save
the amount charged by the city for
such work, providing he trims his
lot at once and the labor of men en-
ployed by the city can be conserved
for other purposes, besides greatly
curtailing the length Of time necessa y
to properly clean UP the weed-infested
districts.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
T0RNADOES HIT MU-
TUAl COMPANIES HARD
Recent Storms South Of Here Forces
Assessment Of 2 Per Cent on
Company.

Story City Herald: The Farmers
Mutual Insurance Association of Story
City and adjoining counties has about
finished adjusting the losses sustain
ed in the two wind storms few weeks
ago, The total loss will reach the
sum of seventy thousand dollars.
This will necessitate levy Of two
per cent, on the insurance in force,
which is in round figures $3.50, 900.
This is the largest loss ever sustained
by the association, but the members
are pleased to think it was not larger,
considering that the path of the great
tornado lay right through the territory
covered by it's policies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Spray For Potatoes.

There have been several inquiries Of
late at the Hamilton County Farm
Bureau Office concerning the insect
that is causing the leaves of the potato
plant to curl up.
The curling of the potato leaf which
is so noticeable now, is probably due
to the apple leaf hopper. AS the name
indicates, the insect is pest of the
apple tree, but it also causes much
damage to the potato plant The
mature form of the apple leaf hopper
is a small pale green insect about one
eighth of an inch long. When mature,
the hoppers have wings but the young
ones do not. This insect becomes
abundant on potatoes the first part of
of July. 1t sucks the sap from the
foliage which causes the leaf to curl
up. thh
Kerosene emulsion sprayed on
potato vines infested with these in
sects has given good results. The
formula for this emulsion follows:
kerosene, gallons.
Water, l gallon.
Soap, " pound. 81.
This makes stock solution which
must be diluted before spraying. The
soap is dissolved by boiling in water
and is then churned up with the kero-
sene until the two are emulisfied into
a white, creamy mixture. To get the
proper proportion to spray with, take
one part of the stock solution prepar-
ed as above and dilute with 6 % parts
of water. In making kerosene
emulsion care must be taken to secure
good mixture of the soap and oil,
otherwise one may be spraying with
pure kerosene part Of the time and
cause much damage to the foliage.
This spray should reach all parts Of
the plant, especially the under part Of
the leaves as much as possible. This
kerosene emulsion is very effective on
the young insects but does not effect
the older ones as we'll. 1t should be
applied at once before the insects
reach the adult stage.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
So. + +*+****
BARRAGE.

*.:.s :. !
Make 1t Spinach, Please!
BY CHARLES B. DRISCOLL.
No steak today? That's bit unkind!
And sugar is getting rare?
This sort of brings to fellows mind
That there must be war some
where!
And so it seems there's million men
Gone over to fight for me,
And some will never come back again
TO the land of the brave and free.
While they lie in the land of the awful
dead
Where the starshells culver above
And shrapnel bursts just overhead,
Far from the land they love;
They want me to have all need to eat,
But ask that help them fight
BY saving sugar and flour and meat
While there's other good food in
sight.
Well, if they can die without ever a
whine,
Or fight till their brave hearts break,
I guess l can think of them when l
dine;
Don't bother about the steak!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Real Estate Transfers.

Louisa Engstrom and hush to F. A.
Swanson-lots 8, 9, blk 2 Stratford-
$3.50.
Isaac G. Oppedal and VT to John P.
Howe " of Sc Sc 17-S625-$4,000.
J. E. Sogard and VT to Isaac G..
Oppedal-nw Sc 17-S6-25-$S,O00.
George Toogood and WI to A. c.
Alexander-lots 1, 2, blk "B.' r. r.
Add W. C.-$1.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Mike Hanson in France.

F. A. Kayser yesterday received a
card from Mike Hanson saying he has
arrived safely in France. Mr.. Hanson
was formerly employed at the Kay
ser garage in this city and also work
ed for a time at Hanson & Tyler's.
He enlisted in Webster City last year
and for a time was with the ammuni-
ton trains at Camp Cody. Later he
was transferred to a division which is
now in France
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15

THRESHERS WHO JOINED. !,

sa.S
Following is the list of threshermen
who have joined the Hamilton County
Threshing association:
Alden-C. c. Walker.
Blairsburg-Chas. Cashier, Geo. D.
Williams, E. c. WEIGH.
Duncombe-Lenhard Bros, J. E.
Smell.
Ellsworth-Willie Henderson, r. E.
Classon, Otis 'Afinson.
Jewell-Swen Stout, Satire & Streu-
Der, A. M. Alfsike Threshing Mach. Co.,
o. W. Schlafke, c. J. Tweed, c. A. Nell
son, r. J. Wilson, John T. Johnson,
Henry Johnson, Philo House.
Kamrar-John S. Springman, H. P.
Luppes, Jr.
Radcliffe-Nelson Knickerbocker, O.
p. Firette, John H. Norem.
Randall-Ben w. Johnson.
Story City-P. M. Phillips, S. S.
Sydnes, J. o. Anderson, L. A. Gere,
M. o. Henderson, sandsgord Bros.
Stanhope-Oscar Erickson, Frank
Erickson, Chas. Johnson, Jas. T. Philip,
Geo. A. Nelson, John T. Maland, r. c.
Stocks, G. G. Hanson, Hanson &
Meyers.
Stratford-Henry Stromert, c. G.
Lunquist, T. r. Anderson, c. F. Carl
son, o. E. Larson, o. F. Erickson. E..
P. Harrison, Sidney J. Cottington.
Williams-Jerry Williams, Lester
futile, NJ P. .Hendrickson, H. NJ Ras-
mussen, T. E. Bejan, Andrew Gren-
dahl.
Webster City-Herman Seiser.
Frank Campbell, H. B. Schweppe,
Chas. Nelson, A. P. Miller, VIM. B.
Stearns, l.. E.. Lubbers, Fred Olmstead,
Clint Smell, R. T. Shaw, E. NJ. Mulhol-
land, Clarence Clafin, E. B. Spielman,
w. G. Myers, Peter Myers, D. S. OAR
nell, r. c. Sell, Ed. Doolittle, J. W..
Jansen, E. M. Finn, C. E. Sykes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15

The Fl. Dodge, Des Moines &
Southern interurban line has receiv-
ed definite advice that it has been re-
tanned under federal control. The
railroad administration has instruct
ed that the wage increases granted to
employees OF other roads about a
month ago shall be applied also to
the Fort Dodge line.
The officials of the Fort Dodge line
are now working out the new rates
and applying them to all employees,
effective January 1. 1918. The in
crease ranges from 20 to 10 per cent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
GETS LETTER FROM
MISS MARIAN WHITE
Mrs, Walter Burckle Receives News
From Webster City Girl Now In
Washington.

Mrs. Walter Burckle recently re-
ceived very interesting letter from
Miss Marian White, formerly reporter
for the Freeman-Journal, who is now
doing government work in Washing
ton. Aside from thoroughly enjoying
her work Miss White in seeing num-
Der of very interesting things, and
tells Mrs. Burckle of some of these
in her letter. part Of which follows:
Washington, d. c., June 30.-My
Dear Louvie: This is Sunday after
noon and it is raining. We have been
down to the Masonic Temple to hear
Congress woman Jeanette Rankin.
She gave talk to the government
employees and there wasn't standing
room. l have been as anxious to see
her as l was to see the president And
her appearance and address came up
to my expectations. She is good to
look at-has good style and also an
attractive personality. Her talk, which
was on subject of special interest
to government employees, was most
interesting and drank in every word.
Washington is great place to see
and do things. hardly know where or
what to see or do, there are so many
different things happening all at once.
We have every Saturday afternoon
off now so it gives us little more
time to ourselves. Yesterday, how
ever, l didn't go out on any sight
seeing trip.
Two Saturdays ago bunch of the
girls from home went to the Iowa
picnic. Each state has society, for
there are hundreds here from every
state. The Iowa society meets every
months. We had dandy time at the
picnic. 1t was held at Great Falls,
Va, a point not far from Washing.
ton. We went in chartered cars, two
of which were filled to overlooking.
Do YOU know where l am staying?
At a place called the Elizabeth Som
ers. 1t was formerly select school
for girls-all the congressman
daughters, etc.-but has been taken
over by the Y. w. C. A. and is now a
home for girls. Nearly every girl at
the Elizabeth Somers land there are
a hundred and fifty is a government
employee. 1t is a wonderful place to
stay. | am meeting lots of lovely peo-
pie and seeing interesting things all
the time.
Nearly all the churches in Wash
ington have socials and there are
many dances for men in uniform and
government employees. We went to
one one night last week. There are
so many camps around here that the
churches and other organizations try
to make life more pleasant than it
would be otherwise for the soldiers
and sailors.
We have visited Quantico, big ma
rine camp near here, and also Fort
Meyer which is located near Airing
ton, the national cemetery. We have
done lots of things and have lots more
to do. The sights in the national
capital are never ending.
Write to me and tell me all the
news.
With much love,
Marian.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Mail Clerks Resign,

Ernest F. Schweppe, mail clerk at
the Webster City postoffice, con-
cluded his work there Saturday. He
has held his position for several
years, serving in a most efficient
manner, and will be missed by his
fellow workers and the postoffice pa
irons. Mr.. Schweppe is one of the
selective service men called July
%.
Lacy Darnell, one of the city mail
carriers, will also leave the office
soon, being another embryo soldier
of the July % call.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15

The postal clerks Of the Webster
City postoffice, together with the city
mail carriers, the first Of July received
an increase of salary aggregating $500
year. The rural mail carriers also
had increase Of approximately $40 q
year. This is the governments very
successful way of combating the high
cost Of living for its employees.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Price on Flour Returned.

Early this season an appeal was
made by the food administration, urg-
ing consumers who had considerable
number of sacks of flour on hand, to
return them to their dealers, and re-
ceive therefor a price to be fixed by
the food administration.
This price has been set at $2.S5 per
sack.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15

The gas plant in the G. D. Berogan
home west of this city-the old Smith
Veatch farm-eXploded Thursday az
ternoon, severely burning John Bero-
gan. Jr., aged IS years.
The young man was cleaning the
plant at the time and, thinking all the
gas was out of it, he lighted a match.
Some gas was still in the pant and
it exploded. The plant was wrecked
and the windows in the basement
blown out. Johns injuries were
about the head and arms, which are
severely, though not dangerously,
burned. He is now recovering nicely
and it is thought no scars Will result.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Albert N. Depew, American Who
Speaks in This City, Tuesday,
July %, Has Had Wonder.
full War Experiences.
WAS ON FRENCH BATTLESHIP
Likewise Was In Germany's Most
Famous Prison Camp, "Ihe Hell
Hole of Germany"

There is much interest in the COM
ing of Gunner Depew to Webster City
Tuesday, July %. He will give free
lecture in the Methodist church in the
evening under the auspices of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Gunner Depew's story will stir the
fight in every American. 1t must be
told broadcast 1t is described by a
great Chicago newspaper as "the most
vivid picture of German brutality ever
penned." Yet it is told in the simplest
fashion by this American sailor boy
who saw service with the Foreign
Legion in the trenches in Flanders,
and at GallipOli on the French battle
ship "Cassard," was captured by the
German raider "Moewe"; imprisoned
in four German prison camps, includ-
ing the most infamous of all camps,
Brandenburg, "The He'll Hole Of Ger
many" This is the only story of the
war told by an American who saw
service on both land and sea, who
was wounded five times and yet lived
to tell the tale The story grips from
start to finish. Big, blood-stirring and
absolutely true.
A Story of Adventure.
Out of the chaos of this war of blood,
of intrigue, of courage, of almost un-
believable endurance, has come story
of adventurous American youth that
pales most of the other tales, hitherto
considered the acme Of thrilling nara :
ton. The hero of these exploits is
an American boy-Albert N. Depew.
He has been a gunner and chief petty
officer in the United States navy, a
member of the Foreign Legion OF
France and captain of gun turret
on the French battleship Cassard.
Won CrOix de Guerre.
AS permanent testimonials of his
feats of gallantry, he wears scars OF
bullet wounds and bayonet thrusts,
the marks of German brutality, and
the famous CroiX de Guerre A typi-
cal, clean-cut American boy, courage
GUS to the bone, his eagerness to
participate in the world war prompted
him to enter the French service after
his honorable discharge from the
American navy. There he was trans
ferred to the French Foreign Legion
and saw fighting on the west front,
returned to the Cassard and partici-
pated in the spectacular Gallipoli
campaign, later being captured on the
Georgia by the German raider Moewe,
made a German prisoner-of-war, an!
transferred to the captured YarrOw-
dale. His wonderfully thrilling iex-
periences during the Yarrowdale's trip
around Iceland thence to the German
prison camps, grip and sting one to
the heart.
This story is unique among all stor-
les of the war. There have appeared
none in it's class. There is not per-
son in America who will not ride
on every word that this modest, earn
est, patriotic American speaks.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Have Community Service Flags.

Jewell is preparing to hang large
community service flag in the post
Office soon. 1t will have sc stars on it
Kamrar has had flag of the kind,
bearing 20 stars, hanging in its post
Office for some time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Good Position for Brumfield.

Lieutenant B. O. Brumfield, recent
ly commissioned in a Georgia camp
has been sent to North Kansas City
where he is acting quartermaster at
the Rahe Auto School. This is a
school for army mechanics and a
number of Hamilton county selective
service men were sent there tor
training.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
Eagle Grove Gives $1,000.

The Fourth of July celebration at
Eagle Grove turned out better than
was expected considering the heavy
downpour of rain that visited this
section just about the time when
most people were beginning to get
limbered up and ready to enjoy them
selves. The proceeds, all OF which
went to the Red Cross. reached bet
ter than $1,000, which, considering
the circumstances, was very tidy
sum.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15

G. w. Mclaughlin of Williams has
purchased new five-passenger
Scripps-Booth car. DeRoy Cox, north
east OF town, recently purchased a
baby grand Chevrolet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
gives the following table Of fair whole

gives the following table Of fair whole
sale and retail prices in this county:
Wholesale Retail
Tx to II Lima beans l5 to ~
12h to Is Navy beans 15h to %
10 to II Pinto beans 1871 to 10
80 to Ash Butter, creamery "A to 81
% to 80 Butter, tub "a to A
24k to 311a Butterine 291H to 361@
24A to 26A Cheese, N. Y. 34A to 1874
221b to 20 Cheese, Wise. 31A to 1874
rs to 27 Cheese Wise. brick 81 to 80
2.62 to 1926 Flour 2.92 to $50
2.7O to 2.S5 Flour 800 to 3.15
60 to 80 Rye 10 pounds 70 to 80
to ~ Hominy tx to 8
"a to 80 Lard q to 35
25 to 81 Lard compound % to 36
so to 65 Corn Meal, 10 pounds 60 to so
II to 20 Milk, condensed 20 to 271a
9A to 1917 Milk, evap. liz to 15A
Az tot Milk evap. S to SA
to ~ Oats, bulk 71s to 10
10 to liz Oats, pkg. 121s to Is
% to 20 Oats, pkg. 20 to SO
u to 10 Peaches, dried 16 to 26
liz to 16 Peas, dried Is to %
81 to 81 Potatoes, new to per Id.
liz to Is Prunes Is to 21h
1917 to Is Prunes IA to 21h
Sh to 1917 Raisins II to 1917
Z to 91A Raisins 8 to 1879
12% to 16 Raisins II to %
SA to II Raisins IL to 16
26 to 80 Salmon IS to 43
14A to 20 Salmon 20 to 2S14
20 to &c Salmon 81 to 81
Is to p Salmon 20 to 80
10 to II Sardines 10 to "a
IA to 20 Sardines 10 to 80
5h to s Sardincs, oil Z to 10
1914 to 20 Sardines, fancy 20 to 2S1G
9 to Tx Rice II to Is
91a to IA Rice -four II to II
7 to 1OR Corn starch 8 to 13
S.3G to s. 80 Sugar 936 to $50
SO to SO Syrup, white sc to Ill
80 to 43 Syrup, white 371a to 571a
~ to IS Syrup, white Is ia "a
60 to Is Syrup, dark IS to 1.O4
81 to 40 Syrup, dark 3S1a to 53za
Az to 6 Barley -four to 712
6 to 61h Oats -four 71a to g.
6 to 61a Corn flour 7k to 8
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15

The woodwork on the exterior OF
the Farmers National bank has just
been repainted
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-07-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
V"F""T""T
Notes of Interest
To The Workers
of The Red Cross
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

S%rTTTT%"~|S""T
Work from Blairsburg.
Finished supplies came from Blairs-
burg Thursday, which included the
following items:
16 adult petticoats.
pajama suits.
hospital shirts. 4.
% pairs of socks.
l sweater.
pairs of wristlets.
2 Belgian quilts.
l small dress.
pairs boys underdrawers.
boys waists.
chemises. Y =,
pairs women's drawers.
! boys undershirt.
Stanhope Sends Supplies.
The Red Cross auxiliary at Stan
hope sent supplies to local headquar-
tiers Thursday. They included:
IL bathrobes.
IA pajama suits.
hospital shirts.
4 sweaters.
Z pairs of socks.
16 children's petticoats.
13 adult petticoats.
8 women's skirts.
II property bags.
2 large size night gowns.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-01-03
SantOy, Ohio.
Steeialto the Neaos.

Stteialto the Netos,
Come on everybody in Marion
County. | love to read your
pieces.
You fellow that was with the
party going TO Lancing in the lit
tie Ford ought to have a sled.
That is all we ever see in Ohio,
for the snow is on the ground all
the time.
Tom Colston and John Weddle
spent Xmas day with Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Tate.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Holt, of
EccIess, W. Va, are now with
Mrs. Hollis parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Colston, of Santoy,
Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Quarles
spent thu holidays with Mr..
Quarles sister and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Warren.
Paul Eugene, little son of Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Colston, is on the
sick list. Hope for him a speedy
recovery.
Tom Colston, son, Joe, and SON.
in-law, Fl. E. Holt. did their
Xmas shoppingin GAINESVILLE.
Come on, Ebenezer. Huckle-
berry Knob, and Pleasant Grove.
Would love to read a few lines
from you as that is our old home.
Misses Hazel and Pearl Colston
are visiting Miss Ruth Weddle to-
day.
Write a longer piece, "Ramb-
ling Sam," from WhitwelI. |
to hear from all the Marion Coun-
ty people.
If you want to see Miss Bertha
K. Colston blush, just say who
pres anted you the diamond ring.
Brown Eyes.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-01-03
PARENTS REJOICE AT
SONS HOMECOMING

Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Marlin
were delighted Tuesday night to
once more see face to face their
son, Ebert Marlin, who has been
absent from them about nine
years. He is a member Of I'm
Gle Sans land forces, serving
several terms Of enlistment, and
has been on the Border all dur
ing the Mexican trouble. He
passed thru Bridgeport recently
and wired that he would come to
see them but gave no intimation
as to whence nor when, and they
have been looking for him on ev-
cry train. His friends here were
all pleased to see him once more.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1918-01-03
Shirleyt0n.

| SpL6laEfe kh< 1Fsz0S.
Miss Myrtle Morrison called or
Misses Rose and Gertrude Morri.
son Sunday evening,
Sam Griffith and Fred Morri.
son were out buggy riding Sun
day evening.
Bee Dawson, who has been
visiting home folks thru Xmas
left for Chattanooga Sunday.
Billie White gave a party X
mas night. A large crowd was
present and all seemed to enjoy
themselves very much.
Miss Rose Morrison visited
Miss Icie Ashburn one day last
week.
Greed McDonough was all
smiles last Monday night.
Miss Gertrude Morrison visited
Misses Sarah and Mollie MeCul-
Tough of Jasper last week and re-
ported a nice time.
Miss Lille Curtis seemed to
have the blues Xmas night.
Sam Griffith was all smiles
Tuesday.
Misses Zetta Smith and Lille
Curtis called on Gertrude White
Sunday week ago,
James Griffith sure looked cold
going up the road Saturday morn
ing. | believe the wind was
about to blow him away.
Abbie Deakins likes to go 10
Red Hill. Guess he has some
good looking girl down there.
Jesse Bray visited Fred Morri-
son Sunday.
James Griffith called on Greed
McDonongh Saturday afternoon.
Misses Icie Ashburn and Mae
league attended the Christmas
tree at Red Hill Monday night.
Bee Dawson was all smiles
evening.
Misses Rose and Gertrude Nor
rison called on Mrs. Halle Will
son Saturday afternoon.
Greetings,
Miss Lille Gravett, Whitwell,
orders the News for three