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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Wal. IA L.
Homer Happenings.

The Somerset Club met Thursday
evening at the Andrew Leksell home
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Howerter are
visiting at the Lyle Beebe home. They
|lcave Monday for their new home in
Minnesota.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Peterson and
baby of near StanhOpe spent Sunday al
the parental, Alex. Pierce home.
The w. G. L. Y. met Friday will
Mrs. Matte Harrison. There was
large attendance. The next meeting
win be with Mrs. Mayme Juhl.
LITTLE Howard Hall has been on the
sick list this week.
The Il. II. G.. club met Friday after
noon with Mrs. Lloyd Howerter. The
newly married members were presented
with gifts and fine time was enjoy
ed by all.
Rev. PharO was making pastoral
calls in this neighborhoOd "Wednesday
and Thursday.
Lerlene and Orville Boynton and
Leon johnson are spending the week
end with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Enburg Of Belle
Vile visited Sunday at the John Bari
home.
April II.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Farm Help win Be Scarce.

Indications point to shortage OF
farm help in Iowa this year. A care
full survey of farm labor conditions
over Iowa by w. ]. Guthrie, farm help
specialist Of the agricultural extension
forces of Iowa State college, show that
nineteen counties are. already asking
for from eight to twenty-five farm la
borers, including married and unlnar-
ried men. -
Investigation begun about the middle
of January and extending to about
March 20. shows the average demand
for single farm hands to he about ~
per cent \ for married farm hands abolt
3 per cent. The prevailing wage for
single men ranges from $50 to 500. One
county reported the minimum at $40
and three counties at $40. The average
wage for married men was found t. he
from $50 to SO These figures were Sc
cured from county agents, bankers, far
mers and others who were in a position
to pass intelligent Judgment on the sui
ject.
Investigation by Mr.. Guthrie shows
that the highest top wage now Icing
paid a married man for farm work. is
in Ida county, where one gets 500.
The highest price paid a single man in
that same county is $50. Sioux county
is paying one married man 500. The
average, however, will show from $40
to sos.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
How Much Milk DO Ysu Drink!

That whole milk and all dairy pro-
ducts are valuable forms of food, espe-
cially for children, is to be brought be-
fore the people o. Iowa in a three
month";" milk campaign, beginning TINS
week. Attractive posters, illustrating
the many ways in which milk can be
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Jewell Paragraphs.

j. e. Dalbey was "a business visitor
| in Webster City Tuesday.
Ole. Hansen and NJ III. Brock tran
sacted business in Webster City Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. Thomas Thompson was a Fort
Dodge visitor Tuesday.
H. G. Gilmore of Ida Grove visited
relatives and friends in town the fore
part of the week.
Victor Templer of Sioux City is
spending few days in town with rela-
tives
Misses Ada KnutsGn and Jennie ia
cobson were Webster City visitors Tues
day afternoon.
Miss LEILA Millett, who teaches school
at Dexter, Mimi, is spending her week 5
vacation with her mother and other
relatives in town. ii,
Henry Olson and Jalmer Rullestad
were in Cedar Rapids Monday where
they purchased a housemoving outfit.
= 3
Nj. and Mrs. Gilbert Knudson We're
Des Moines visitors Tuesday evening. :
Miss Minnie Blumer, one of JEWELS
professional nurses, underwent on OPP
GRAFTON for appendicitissat Mercy hos
Ipital in Webster City Tuesday.
Perry Thompson, who is stationed at
Camp jackson, South Carolina, is home
on a fifteen days furlough.
Nels Challe visited relatives, and
friends in Jewell and vicinity the f,"e
part Of the week. He returned to his
home in Chicago Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Anderson went to
Humeston Friday for a weeks visit
with their daughter, Mrs. Willard
Minert
Chas. Sidenstucker has purchased the
j. II. Dalbey residence. This is one
Of. the finest residences in Jewell and
Charley says he got it at a bargain.
Deputy Sheriff Carl Of Webster City
was in town Monday.
The heavy rains of the past few days
have interfered greatly with farm work,
40 much so that work in the fields is at,
a complete standstill. Last week was
d good week for the farmers ana tnty
took advantage of it, with the result
that most of the small grain is in the
ground in this locality. But the rains
are Just what the seed needs to give 1t
an early, even and vigorous start.
Claude V. Campbell, the editor-far-
mer, who since last faah has been resid-
ing on one of his daddy-in-law's farms
near Graettinger, took an enforced va
cation this week and came down to see
the boys and in the meantime oil the
bearings of his business in this city.
Claude is carrying his right arm in a
sling. the result of an encounter with
a Young MissOurian. Well, he tried TO
harness a mule Monday morning, but
the mule embarrassed him. At any
rate Claude found wien the SHOW
was over that the exterior bone Of his
right forearm was badly fractured. Mr..
Campbell is getting along fine, however,
and expects to he back in the harness
in a few days and will try conclusions
again with that long-eared pet OF his
April IL.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Present Farm Land Values.

At the beginning of March, 1919, 10
wa stood first, in the United States in
the value of cultivated lands, her aver.
age being $169 an acre, followed by Hi.
|nofs with S144, California with 1921 and
Indiana with 500. Alabama reports
the lowest average value of pillow lands
at 1924 an acre, and Mississippi next at
$3.50.
In 1906 the average value of all ploW
lands in Iowa was only 1886. This IL
illustrates the steady increase in farm
land values, which has been going on
in the United States during the last few
years. The greatest percentage increase
in farm land values during the past
year occurred in the South Atlantic
states, while very small or none were
reported from New England, Pacific
states and louisiana, Texas, Montana
and Kansas.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14

President w. Il. Cole has named J,
r. Burnstedt, H.. =. Mason and l.. A,
Lehnhard temporary house commit.
tee for the Chamber of Commerce
This committee will look into the mat
fer of a janitOr. chef, etc. and report
later to the board of directors any
plans they have to offer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Changes in Livestock Values.

/. ! r. f. . b. i
Comparative prices received by far
mers and range men for lanbs and ma
ture sheep from 1913 to 1918 indicate
growing demand for ewes for breeding
purposes. If the average price Of ewes
throughout the United States. January
/ I, 1913, is placed at 400, the similar
price is 312 in 1919. During the same
period the price ofilambs increased
from 100 to 2S3 of wethers, to $50; and
of rams, to $50. These comments are
based on prices .ascertained by the
bureau of crop estimates.
Calves gained IN average price during
this period little more than mature
|cattleNid; from 100, calves advanced to
16S and mature cattle to 1866, and per-
haps the stronger movement for calves
reflected disposition to build mp herds.
On the other hands horse prices de-
clined in the average for the United
States, although in the south the price
movement was upward, an account OF
the demand for southern chunks in
that region. This may have combined
with war demand to retard the fall Of
the national average price Of mature
horses below that Of horse colts. For
mature horses the decline was from 100
to 50, and for horse colts to 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Wool Growers Join Forces.

Hamilton county has 100 sheep
growers, twenty of whom are members
of the Hamilton County Fleece Wool
Growers association, an organization
prompted for marketing purposes.
The officers are:
Ed Brewer, president; l.. n. Mason,
vice president Chris Christensen,
secretary -treasurer directors-L. S.
Fairchild, Webster City: s. }. Getting
ton, Stratford; George Fleming, Will
fIiams. Five of the above named COM
pose the full board of directors, Mr..
christensen acting merely as agent.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
WESLEY MARTIN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT,
LAW-COLLECTIONS.
Phone No. A. Olace in Crary block.
Secsnd street. Webster City, lewa.

DIR. E. 8. MITTERLING,
OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.
Over WOOlwOrth store. Hours, . to
IL .. ~; 1 to 8 p. n. Phone, Hartjn
15S. Independent phone %.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
From Hen to Kitchen 5000 Miles.


Eight thousand miles to market is a
long way, for even staple foods to ira
vel, but when eggs make such a long
trip it is ''going some These eggs
8, 500 cases of tllem--came all the way
from China to New York City, via Van
|couver, and Travelled slowly by boat
and train.
When they arrived at New York they
were examined by a representative OF
the bureau of markets, department OF
agriculture, who reports that the eggs
were packed in cases similar to the
ones used i'm domestic trade but made OF
heavier material, resembling pine, OF
about the same thickness as is used In
domestic export cases The average net
weight of eggs per case was abont AZ
pounds.
The Chinese eggs were OF deep
brown color and slightly smaller than
the average domestic egg. The ship
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14

FOR SAIE-Buff OrpiDgtOn eggs Tor
Matching Mrs. Chris Nelson, phone
GOA, Kamrar, Iowa. 4-If2JZ,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
STUDY Retail Meat Marketing.

A countrywide. inquiry into the retail
meat business is to be made by the bn-
reau of markets, United States depart
ment of agriculture The survey will
include comprehensive study Of retail
meat markets covering leash and car
ry," delivery, ''chain stores" and public
market stalls in number of selected
cities representing different types OF
trade and local conditions. Efforts will
he made to determine the most effective
means and methods for the introduction
of economies and the increase OF EN-
cheney in the distribution Of meat from
the wholesaler to the consumer. An Ill
formation service for the aid of reta1l-
ers, city and state officials and others
interested, is included in the plans, as
outlined by the bureau of markets.
The work will be under the immedi-
Fate direction of John A., Kotal, formerly
a successful retail meat dealer Of Chi
cago, WHO for number Of years was
national secretary Of the United Master
Butchers Of America.
The results of these inquiries will Dt
published from time to time, and the
bureau anticipates that significant i'm
provements will be suggested and made
possible by the studies Of this phase OF
the meat industry. in which the produc
err as we'll as the consumer and thu
trade are vitality interested.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Writes Letter From France.


j. II. Watson of this city has receiv.
led a very interesting letter from his
daughter. Miss Pearle B. Watson, who
is cashier of a Red Cross canteen in
France. In the letter, she speaks of
having met. General Pershing. Miss
Watson was former Hamilton county
school teacher. Theletter follows:
Issoudun, France, March 13, 1914
Dear Dad: / haven't written a Lire to
anyone for nearly two weeks and have
no particular excuse to Offer-just not
in the mood for writing.
AS you will see, we are still here at
the aviation camp but expect to be
transferred before very long. l rather
expect to be sent to Lemons but am
not sure as. yet. have my application
in for service in Germany, but prefer
ence is being given to those who. have
been over here longest so ] am not
eligible yet.
We had the. honor of visit from
General Pershing last week and the
Red Cross ladies We're specially favor
ed. The general sent lis aide to ask
MS into the majors headquarters and
we were all formally presented and
shook hands with him. He asked us
to come out to the review, and shook
hands with all of us, again when he
left. after paying us very high tribute
in his address to the men. He is the
most delightful, charming man ! have
met in long time. Every inch sol
der but very approachable and friend
~.
His pleasant visit was married by a
fatal accident which occurred just as
he was leaving One of our flying
cadets was doing stunts for him and
crashed. He was so badly injured that
he died in a few hours. ! really knew
him better than any other man here
and we were all very much depressed.
/ had to represent the Red Cross at
the officers dance that same night and
YOU can imagine how. much l felt like
going. had four dances, the generals
visit and two funerals that week,
aside from my usual routine. Some
strenuous, I'll say.
have had two very delightful visits
with Severt Mature from Stanhope.
He declares he remembers me, al
though l have not seen him for fifteen
years, and he was only seven. l am
sending him to see you as he expects to
20 home very soon. He isN fine boy
and told me of people have not even
thought of in years. He also gave me
Clarence JOhnson's. address and II get
to go to the front, perhaps can find
him.
l haven't seen soul Isever knew
before. for nearly four months, but /
really like it yerS much here. Accord
ing to new order. we are to have no
vacations until we have served six
months. so / win have no leave until
May p when l should get sixteen
days.. feel all Q. X. any how and
can do nicely although have had no
vacation since year ago in September,
except for the trip across. Sunday IS
lust like every day here and that
makes the grind very steady, even II
the work is not very hard.
Must get busy, so will close with
love to all.
Pearle B. Watson.
". EL. pa L.
C;tv Will Have Street F1uSll0r.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
DON'T Pasture Too Closely.

Do not turn stock on a pasture as
soon as the first green grass begins to
show. When fed down too early, the
grass is weakened and never makes a
strong stand.
Before turning the stock into the pas
ture, the grass should be well started
and show good covering over the en-
tire ground, is the advice of G. L.
Blackman, in charge Of the cow test as
ISOLATION work In Iowa. In this part OF
the country, the pastures are generally
ready for stock about the first of May,
though in some places it is desirable to
keep stock off until May Is. 1t is bet
ter to wait too long than to be too has
|ty.
The proper number Of cattle to turn
on pasture varies with the quality OF
the pasture and the system OF manage
ment Of the cattle. 1t the pasture is
to be practically the source of feed, not
more than one COW should be turned IN
for every two on three acres of pasture.
If the cows are merely allowed to run
on pasture for a short time ana then
driven off and fed grain, silage or a
selling crop, more cows may be turned
in. to given number Of acres.
1t is easy to see whether or not the
pasture Is Overstocked. If the cows do
not get enough r0ughage and the pasture
is eaten too close, the cause is apparent.
In such cases some OF the cows should
be turned into another part OF the farm
Tor all cattle taken off the oyerstocked
pasture for a while to give the grass
Ian opportunity to grow again. To Keep
the pasture in good condition, 1T should
have just enough stock to keep the
grass down, leaving a good leafy GOV
lering and yet not enough to leave patch
Ies of mature grass.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Lose Baby Daughter.
" MI. MI-

My house and six lots Mt so Ohio
street for sale on good terms. Will
take some Liberty bonds as part pay
ment. O. N. Ross, Orange CITY, iowa.
Sdtilfl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
DIR. F. A. BOYsEN,
DENTIST.

Over Aug. Mueller's hardware store.
Martin phone Isl. Independent phone
Ice.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
Farm News Department
by Agent Chris Christensen Home
fi Fsas ~ - Agent, Lucille McRobert.

than twice as many as had paid super
yisors list summer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14

CITY viii Have Street F1usher.

City Will Have Street F1usher.
Clouds of summer dust will no longer
sweep pedestrians in the face and cover
sale goods in business places in Webster
City.
The city council is investigating ev'
cry known make. of street flusher with
the intention of purchasing one before
the dust storms of summer come. II
is proposed to have a power fi,lsNef
one which furnishes it's own motive
power and not only lays the dust but
sweeps to either side of the pavement
where it may be collected from the gut.
ter
City Manager G. J. Long has been IL
communication with various cities OF
the state. about the size of Webster
City. and few have street fiusher
Cherokee is among the places which
have horse drawn flusher and the OH
Gals at that place find it very .satisfac
tory. but expressed the belief that mo-
tor fiusller would be the last word IL
efficiency.
1t is believed that the present street
sprinkling charge to merchants on SEC
ond street and other business streets
can be reduced and some plan worked
out whereby all the paved streets q
the city may be flushed at regular IL
teryals. or when required.
" ~ I
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-04-14
A Bargain.

Four lots in block 60, " block from
Wilson avenue, mt $3.50 apiece, and
original cost OF curb and gutter and
sewer added. Good terms. o. n. Ross,
Orange City, Iowa. Sd4jlfl
". 20 l.. fzL.--
FOR SALE-seed corn and millett
seed, VIM. Wilke. 4-2d3j2f2
Evening journal., 1919-07-16
M00RE-WILDE
READY FOR FIGHT

LONDON, July i6 United Pressl.-
American boxing prestige viii meet its
test against British skill tomorrow
night when pal Moore" the Memphis
wizard will clash for twenty rounds
with Jimmy Wilde, worlds flyweight
champion.
The keen interest In the bout was in
dicated today when II was announced
that the Prince Of Wales and Prince
Albert would attend and probably
would sit in the same box with General
Pershing. The match will begin at 9.3O
o'clock.
American doughboys IN large num-
bers are expected to be present. Scores
Of them. mostly from Chicago, visited
Moore today.
As encouragement 10 Wilde, a choii
accompanied him here from his train
ing camp in Wales and plans TO sins
at intervals during the bout.
Evening journal., 1919-07-16
BY H. C. HAMILTON.

United Press Staff correspondent
NEW YORK, July i6.-Many an argu-
ment over the ability OF JACK Dempsey
has. taken place since he was iirsl
matched TO meet Jess Willard for the
worlds title. Lots Of experts could
see that Dempsey was In for an early
licking at the hands Of the giant Jess,
and they failed 10 admit conversion TO
the side Of the new champion after the
battle.
Such men as Jack skelly, Jack Nc
Auliffe, and others Of the old past In
fght-affairs have declared there never
was fighter Ike Dempsey and that IS
the belief Of the writer.
! never saw John l.. Sullivan. Jim
Corbett or Bob Fitzsimmons nght, but
the very inyincibility OF Dempsey
makes Il quite improbable that he VIII
have 10 surrender his title within ten
years always providing. OF course,
that he takes proper care Of himself
Many a championship has gone with
the ilowing bowl and the things that
so with t. Rarely has there been a
champion strong enough 10 resist the
luxuries that are available 10 a man
with plenty OF money. They ruined
John l.. sullivan. Ad Nolgast and
many others. They will ruin Dempsey
unless he pays attention TO his condl-
ton at all times.
And that is the reason for confldenc,
Evening journal., 1919-07-16
DELAWARE CITY HAS
SOME GAME NOW

With nine victories 70 their credit
out Of eleven games played, The Grace
team VIII have their hands fun on Sat
urday afternoon. when they meet The
Delaware City team at Tweniy-ninth
and Market streets. The boys from
down the State were shut out by the
local team on their own diamond on
June 2i, and are making great prepara-
tlons to wipe out the stigma Of that
defeat. Manager Metzger Is preparing
10 put his best team in the field. To
that end, he has secured the services
Of Hop Geohegan 10 throw them over.
This fellow Is one Of the best tWlrlers
that has been developed down State.
Last year, he pitched FOR the pennlman
plant OF the dupont Powder Company
and while there defeated the best teams
Of the neighbOrhOOd. lie has pitched
one game for the Delaware City team
/ This year and then held the Smyrn'
team to three scattered hits. With hin
| in the box, the Delaware City fans arr
so sure OF victory that they are pre-
pairing TO come 30 the game In twl
special cars and are making efforts O
bring the Fort DUPONT band along Wit
them 20 liven up the occasion.
The Grace team WIFI present u
strongest lineup. having Mlnker. Carte
and Ingram back in the game and ex
pect b put up a much better gam
| than last week. Opposed 60 Geohegan
! either Shanner or Ingram will take th,
mound and VIII make the Delaware
! City crowd hustle to get safely around
the paths.
Evening journal., 1919-07-16
Experts Say Dempsey
Will Hold Crown Lonq

I'm Dempsey. he has always proven
strong enough for any emergency.
Doubtless he viii ind himself able 10
carry himself through this hard flght
against temptation.
Jack McAulife declared after seelng
the young tornado drop Willard time
after time, while winning the cham
plonship. that he never had seen a
puncher the equal OF Dempsey. he
compared him with Fitzsimmons. and
an the old champions he loved so well,
and did not find the new champion
wanting
"He hits like Sullivan and McGov-
ern." said McAullffe. 'He never Will
be beaten so Ions as he pays attention
10 his condition. He should be cham
pion ten or twelve years and then re-
tire undefeated'
There isn't a challenger worthy OF
the name for Dempsey right now.
There is Willie Mcehan who holds a
decision over Dempsey In a four-round
20. but Dempsey would make mInce-
meat Of that chap. Joe Beckett Is lit
he known on this side. hut 10 Is doubt
ful n he would have a chance. Billy
Miske practically admits he doesn't
care 20 battle FOR a championship held
by Dempsey.
It Is quite probable Beckett Will
have a chance with the champion. Tor
he Is picked 10 defeat Carpenter. and
thus arouse interest In title combat
Evening journal., 1919-07-16
RoyS INDEpFNDENT LEAGUE.

The Boys Independent League will
meet at No. "a West Twenty-seventh
street, at o'clock tonight. All man
ayers are expected to be present. The
managers Of st. Mary's and New Castle
avenue are also requested to be pres
ent, or any othyr team managers who
wish TO get in the league, providing
their players are not over II years
of age.
Burden and arcade arc tied for first
place. each having won two games and
lost none on next Saturday Acade
will have their hands full trying TO
keep in first place, when they meet
Burdan in two games. at 18th and Van
Buren streets. The first game Will
start at i3O o'clock A. Grubb will be
on the mound for Burdan. while Town
send will be behind the hat The 9th
er players VIII be, Mialoney. short
stop: D. Coylp. first base: Edwards.
second base; p. Edwards. third base
Lichenstein. left field; A. Toy. center
field: Z. Cullane. right field. Toy viii
pitch the second game.
Pioneers and Defiance having dropped
from the league there arc no vacancies.
Evening journal., 1919-07-16
LANDITH WANTS GAMES.

Landlth 4. c., having several open
dates. would like 10 hear from any
first class independent Baseball team
In the city. The lineup: Conner cen
ter field; Scott, right feld; Sund
catcher: N. Reinhoilz. first base Coote
third base: sutton. short stop; Garyan-
tees. lcfi field. Cross. second base; A.
Reinholtz. pitcher; Smith. pitcher
Wilhelehem. right field. Twilight and
Saturday games. Phone 3. p. Conner,
manager. during the day at 5i6O, and
at 36si-W, after 5 o'clock.