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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
100000 LOSS BY FLOOD
Two Hundred Families Driven From
Homes in Green County, Ken
tucky-No Loss of Life.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 4.-More than
200 families have been driven from
their homes and property damage esti-
mated at more than $1,OOOO0O has
been caused by food Of Green river,
in Green county, Kentucky, accord
ing to reports received here. Farm
buildings and many thousand acres of
crops have been destroyed. No deaths
have been reported.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
IRISH M. P. GETS YEAR IN JAIL
Sim Feiner Denies knowledge of IN
eliminating Document-Goes on
Hunger Strike.

Dublin, Nov. 3.-Ernest Blythe, Sim
Fein member of parliament, was SEN
fenced by court-martial to a years i'm
prisonment for having in his posses
sion document advocating the perse-
cution Of relatives of the police. Mr..
Blythe disclaimed all knowledge Of the
document and characterized it's propos-
ais as abominable. The prisoner has
gone on a hunger strike.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
WORLDS NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD

A bomb was exploded inside the Tor
eign Office at Tokyo. No fatalities re-
suited.
With less than two days coal sup
ply in sight Paris is face to face with
a grave fuel crisis.
Col. James r. Bell, commander In
chief of the G. A., r., died at his home
In Brooklyn. n. Y.
Ignite miners in the Burlington
IN. d. area, returned to their work af-
ter Icing on strike one day.
Former Premier Terauchi of Japan
GieG at Tokyo, according to an OIL
cil dispatch to the state department
at Washington.
Enough dynamite to blow up sever
al city blocks was stolen from the mag
azine Of E. L de Pont de Nemours &
Co., at Lambert. Ill.
President Wilson's improvement has
reached point where his physicians
at Washington have decided to issue
no more daily bulletins.
oCoISC ukcESOL, d LII AC1, "e~S
killed when his automobile rolled OF
an embankment along the Sangamon
river near Springfield, Ill.
Secretary Wilson of the department
of labor at Washington was elected
permanent president of the interna-
tional conference by reclamation.
MnCnc RI
treaty, last of those proposed by the
foreign relations committee. was re-
jected by the senate at Washington.
Raymond Kelsey, eighteen, left half
back of the Delaware high school foot
ball team whose neck was broken in
game at Newark last Saturday, died
at Columbus, 0.
The supreme councils plans for the
ing conclusion, according to apparent
ly we'll founded reports from peace
conference circles at Paris.
Snow has fallen over all Austria and
Paris indicate that the suffering is
very intense both in Vienna and Buda-
pest because Of lack Of fuel and food.
Chancellor Renner, addressing the
national assembly at Vienna, said :
IF it is impossible for Austrians to
live as free men, they will unanimous
ly demand annexation of Austria to
Germany"
Nearly a dozen lives were lost in
one of the most frightful hurricanes
in the history of Dover, Eng, which
swept the waters around Goodwin
sands Tin the northern part of the
Dover straits).
With a two-day blizzard sweeping
across France, causing terrible misery,
due to the lack of fuel, official figures
published at Paris show that Frances
sole hope of relief lies in coal ship
ments from America.
A Geneva dispatch says the Ger
mans have started dismantling the
fortress at Istein on the Rhine, about
eight miles north of Basel. The work
is being conducted under the supervi-
sion of allied officers.
More than 100000 worth of WHISKY
secretly taken from a Chicago ware
house and sold to saloonkeepers sew
eral weeks ago has resulted in graft
charges and the demand for an inves-
tigation by the internal revenue Of
fee.
The first break among the union
miners occurred in the northern West
Virginia fields, according to mes
sage from Huntington to Washington
headquarters of the operators. In
that district 15 mines were reported in
operation.
An executive order fixing maximum
prices for bituminOus coal was signed
by President Wilson at Washington.
Prices of anthracite are not affected.
The maximum prices are fixed by
states and for prepared sizes range
from $3.50 net ton at mine mouth, to
$3.50.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
Death Faster Than AirpIane.

st. Paul, Nov. Aust as he COM
pleted arrangements for flying to Paw
nee, Okla, from here, with physician
specialist in children's diseases, John
Havlin, wealthy oil operator Of Paw
nee, was notified that his infant son,
John Havlin, Jr., had died.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
9 KILLED, 40 HURT IN CRASH
Southern Pacific Flyer Goes Into
Ditch Near Los Angeles-Par-
ticuIars Are Lacking.

Los Angeles, Cal. Oct. 31.-Nine per-
sons were killed and forty injured
when the San Joaquin Valley flyer.
Southern Pacific train No. so, south
bound, was wrecked two and one-half
miles west of Acton, according to a
telephone message received here. The
engine, two baggage cars and five
coaches went into the ditch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
EIGHT DIE IN LAKE ONTARIO
Wreckage From Steam Barge Homer
Warren Washed Ashore.-creW
Believed Lost.

Rochester, N. Y, Oct. ,31.-The find
ing at daybreak Of two bodies on the
shore of Lake Ontario, wearing life
preseryers bearing the name of the
steam barge Homer Warren Of To-
ronto. revealed the total loss of that
vessel with her crew of eight. The,
shorN was strewn with wreckage.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
LONGSHOREMEN STRIKE ENDS
All Men Return to Work After Par
aIyzing Shipping for Three
Weeks.

New York, Nov. 4.-The longshore-
mems strike, which had paralyzed
shipping for over three weeks, ended
Monday. All the strikers returned to
work, although no official settlement
was announced.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
Former Society Leader Kills SELF.

Annapolis, Md, Nov. 4.-Lieut. Col.
Duncan Elliott, commandant of ca
diets at st. Jones college, this city, and
formerly prominent in New York so
ciety, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head. He had been In
poor health for some time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
Lends Franco 100000 Francs.

Lends Franco 25,0OO,OO0 Francs.
The Hague, Nov. 3..The senate to-
day adopted resolution granting a
credit of 25OOO,OO0 francs to France
for the reconstruction Of devastated
regiOnA
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06
5000 YANKS LAND IN BREST
American Troops Arrive in France on
Transport Grant on Way
to Coblenz.

Paris, Nov. 1.-The United States
army transport President Grant, with
5000 American troops on board, who
are destined for Coblenz. arrived at
BreSt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-11-06

Copyright, 1919 by the Western News
paper Union)
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
route she visited relatives in Story

route she visited relatives in story
City few days.
Mrs. G. l.. Best has returned to Web
ster City after days visit with her
mother. Mrs. Martha Tynning.
GO. Satire has moved from the farm
into the Hoversten house, which ne
purchased short time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Satire and HaZel
Satire were Boone callers Tuesday.
+. +. Backwaldt and family drove to
Boone Tuesday and spent the day Visit
ing relatives.
J. H. Swedlumd Of Stratford was Il
recent business caller at the Ford gar
age.
Irene and Thora Iverson came over
from Jewell Wednesday to attend the
funeral of their little cousin, the son
of Isaac Oppedahl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Johnson came up
from Des Moines Wednesday and visit
ed until Thursday at the j. "A. john
ston home.
Mrs. John Oppedal and Mrs. E.
Gabrielson of Story City attended the
Oppedal baby's funeral Wednesday.
Perry Neese, Il soldier i'll the A. %. f.,
arrived home from Camp Dodge Tues
day evening.
Mrs. S. NJ. Tuesdale is visiting her
sister. Mrs II. J. LOdd. at Traer.
Mr.. and Mrs. =. C. Stevens went to
Des Moines Wednesday on business
for a couple Of days.
f. J. johnson. was a business caller
at Marshalltown Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Nelson arrived here from
Staples. Mimi, and is visiting at the
Amos Hamilton, Kepler and Butte
homes.
Mrs. O. W. Clanahan spent last
week at the A. w. Anderson home
visiting her father and brother.
Mrs VIM. Johnson and children
came up from Story City Thursday
for a few days visit with relatives.
Erma Kepler. who has been attend
ing school at the Capital City Com
mercial College in Des Moines. re-
turned home Thursday, having com
pleted her work.
Mis-. Emma Roundtrees of Topeka,
ILL.,, has been visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Albert Wills, the past week.
Mrs. w. Il. Butte left Friday to visit
at Ellsworth and neal. Williams,
spending fewl days with her sister.
Mrs. Lopedia .Admunson.
Sept. q.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

first week in November Mrs. Stevens,
a school nurse in Boone. was elected as
delegate and Mrs. Bossenberger OF Will
.liams as alternate. An interesting fact
brought out at the meeting was that
bill, authorizing the various com
munitics to employ visiting or public
health nurse for all or part time work.
recently passed the state legislature.
The power to inaugurate this move
ment rest jointly with the boards or
supervisors. the city or town councils
and the school boards This bill! passed
without Il single dissenting vote III
either body.
w. T. Cole of Webster City was III
town on business Friday.
Sept. 30.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
DAILY MARKETS
Furnished by The Trans Mississippi
Grain Company, II. II. Audley,
Manager. Phone $40.

Chicago. Sept. 29-The corn market
has been professional affair under
pressure because of the lower exchange
and slowness of cash demand. Bear
sentiment prcdominated and pressed
rtlir. market to lower levels. But each
time, sharp reactions followed on short
coverings. The English strike was bear
ish in that it stopped shipping at the
seaboard Little attention was paid
to weather conditions which are unfa-
vorable to movement over entire belt.
A car of new corn arrived from an Hi
nois point musty and heating and was
disposed of quickly at IA low price.
Oats prices broke sharply early but
rallied later on short covering and clos
ed with September a lower and defer
red eastern sales for domestic account
were light but the seabOard claimed
2OO.GDO bushels oats sold for export.
This caused short covering and was re-
sponsible for the closing strength.
Provisions were depressed by hear
ish hogs and suspension OF shipping to
the United Kingdom. Moderate scat
tered offerings. mostly realizing. me.
with slow demand. Hogs closed weak
about pc lower. and about 10000 left
over. 1900 hogs estimated for tomor-
row. Situation in provisions looks
haar IRISH
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
Community Wednesday Specialize
EFT cent on on fancy wool plaid and
tricolette skirts. Spirllarney's. 29d2fl
Stanl,ope Affairs.

Mrs. o. X. Dick has returned home
to Rockwell City after few days v1slt
with her mother. Mrs. Sarah NJ. VIII
son. Mrs. Nat Cox of Dexter, Mimi,
is here. called by the illness OF her
mother Mrs. Wilson.
Emma Johnson came mp from Des
Moines Monday for weeks visit at
home.
Fl. l.. Henderson of Jewell made Il
business call at this place Monday.
Benedict Olson of Story City spent
Monday here visiting.
Nora Lindquist came over from
Stratford Monday and is visiting her
sister, Mrs J. l.. 1verson.
Celia OZeltina. who is teaching the
Harmony Center school, spent Satur-
tlav and Sunday at her home at Rolfe.
Floyd Kepler left Wednesday for
Nevada. He is studying at the U. L.
academy at that place.
Mrs. s. G. Butte left for Chugwater,
Wyoming. Tuesday for a months visit.
She was accompanied 10y the her
brother. Oliver Smeesby, who has been
spending the summer here.
Mrs. $. A. Claus. after visiting
friends here. returned to her home Ill
Chicago Saturday afternoon.
Miss Vera Morris was an over Sun
day visitor at home. returning to her
school at Dayton Monday morning.
V. l.. Meyers returned Monday from
a few days visit at Lisbon. where his
wife was visiting. J. Z. Snyder looked
after the butcher shop during his alb
sence. 3.
DIR. VIM. johnson of Story City spent
Monday in town visiting his mother,
Mrs. Ida Johnson
Hannah Wearije, after weeks visit
with her cousin, l. E. Hove. left for her
home iii,C Chicago Wednesday. While en-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
HIT BY AUTO,
Man IS DEAD
August Dreek, aged 6s
Years, Struck by Auto
Here Saturday, Dies
Sunday.
1YYnV1 An TrAVYTNY nCT
BURY AT HAVELOCK
Man had Worked Here
Above Twenty Years at
Cash Shop.

August Dreek, aged 6S years, who
was hit and run over by an auto at
the Hamilton County State bank COR
ner Saturday afternoon, died Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. One son, Otto.
is the only immediate surviving mem
Der of his family and owing to bad
train connections he did not reach the
city until last night. The body will
be taken to HavelOck. where the fu-
neral will be held tomorrow.
The accident happened shortly before
1 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Mrs.
Nj. NJ. Beatty. manager of the ST. James
hotel, was driving the f. A. Doolittle
Dodge coupe south on Des Moines
street. Mr.. Doolittle. who holds the
lease on the hotel, was with her. They
turned west on Second street and just
as they rounded the corner, Mr.. Dreek
stepped off the sidewalk to cross the
street. The car hit him and passed
over him.
The right arm was broken, as also
were two ribs and the lungs We're pune
tured He was taken to the hospital
where physicians worked faithfully
over him, but he steadily sank to his
death.
Obituary.
August Dreek was born Aug. 5, 1851.
in Hanover. Germany. He emigrated
to the United States in 1865 and set
tied at Shreveport, Indiana. Later he
moved to st. Louis, where he married
Mary Wiese in 1872. Four children
were born to them, of whom three are
dead. Mrs. Dreek died in st. Louis
and is buried there. Since her death.
Mr.. Dreek. when not working here, had
made his home with his son, Otto. For
above twenty years, however. he had
always worked at the Cash tailor shop
during tie busy season, going to his
sons home during the slack season OF
the year.
Otto Dreek was accompanied to Web
ster City by his brother-in-law. H. II.
Rents. of Havelock, in which town the
Dreeks formerly lived. Mr.. Dreek was
Il steady workman and well liked by
many friends here, all of whom deplorc
greatly the accident which caused his
death.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
Rip MILLINERY Sale Now On.

Closing out big line of millinery at
a big reduction. Also show cases.
counters, tables, furnishings and furni-
ture. One fine upright Hallett &
Davis piano, large size lawn swing,
wood stove heater, household furniture
etc. Maggie L. Smith. S-29f1j1d-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
For Sale.

My entire stock, at public or private
sale, consisting Of two pop corn wagons,
one lunch wagon and all supplies. AL
so sixteen horses, buggies, harness, etc.
3. f .McNIahon. 9-23d- j-f1-mO
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Charles Sells of Elwood, Ind, is
spending week in the city visiting his
cousins, L. w. Sells and Miss Carrie
Sells. +. w. Sells was Woodstock
farm visitor today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

The Misses Mae and Aline Perry.
both of whom have been i'll for many
weeks. are improving. Miss Mae, who
has been confined in bed with infiam-
matory rheumatism for the past SIX
weeks. will probably sit up for the
first time today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

r. b. Rutledge. Jr., of st. Louis re-
turned to his home today following
short visit with his parents here, Mr..
and Mrs. X. b. Rutledge. Sr., corner OF
Broadway and Third streets.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
For Sale or Rent.

Three farms just over the line III
Minnesota, containing 12O. lGO ana go
acres. +. w. Lee. 921d6fI
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Miss Lottie Aumiller of Williams
Joined Miss Betha cambridge, who
has been working in AlgOna, i'll this
city today and the two young women
left for Britt, where they will spend
a week at Miss Bainbridge's home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
Farm Loans.

See w. w. Pearce, phone 126, Web
ster City, and arrange for the farm
loan you will need this fall or next
spring. No commission on 30 year
loans.
9-4d.w Mon &Thurs
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Young girl or woman wanted FOR
light, easy housework Inquire for
~. at tlfis Office, d-f-jtfX
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Mrs. II. f. Strachan returned home
today following several days visit
with her sister, Mrs &. Il. Bennett, i'll
Council Bluffs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Mrs. H. H. johnson, former resi-
dent of this city now living at Aber-
deem, s. d., returned to her home this
noon following months stay i'll this
city
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. d. f.. Shea left this
noon for Rockford. ILL.,, for few
DAYS visit with relatives and friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Community Wednesday Specialize
per cent of on fancy wool plaid and
tricolette skirts. Spinharney's 29d2fl
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29

Residence property and vacant lots
All well located. Maggie i. Smith.
S-29f1j1d-tt
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-09-29
For Sale.

9-4d-w Mon &Thurs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1919-07-26

My sister don't like our Dog, and
she says he should be shot. He
starts a howling, when she sings,
"Oh my, it makes her hot" She
says, void sport is crazy, to see her
mad is immense But father says
the Dog he thinks, has got lot OF
sense.
These lines are a reminder to call
your attention to TUFTS Candy Mar
ket if You want Johnson's Milwau-
kee Famous Chocolates. 1E7-lc.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-04-10
4 You Nood I Medicine
You Should Have tho Best

Havs yo1 ever stopped 70 reason Why
4 Il that % many products that are ex-
tenavely advertised. al at once drop out
Of sight and ars soon forgotten! The
reason l. plain-ths article did not fal6u
the promises Of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to medicine:
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself. - like
IN endless chain system the remedy %
recommended by those who have keen
benefited, to those who a1e in need OF It.
A prominent druggist nays Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's ewamp-Root. .
preparation I have sold for many year,
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case It shows excellent n
suits. - many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has 30 large .
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony Of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success Of DR..
Klmer's Swamp Root il due to the fact,
70 many people claim, that it fultills a.
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uni.
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive . sample bottle OF
Swamp Root by Parcels Post. Address
DR.. Kilmer L Co., Binghamton. N. Y,
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium size bottles
for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-04-10
HARD TO CALL THESE EGGS
Were csrsisss About the
Expenditure.

The use Of artificial eggs made Of
sugar. chocolate, glass. etc. II Of mod
srn origin. In all large cities Of Chris
tendon the confectionery stores rival
one another In their crOrts 10 turn out
the dsintiest md most attractive
Easter eggs. Sometimes they are Of
mammoth size and great cost. A few
years ago IN English lord had manu-.
fMcturcd by n famous confecti0ner
a gigantic egg TINT WAS intended for
his Indy love. the daughter ~ mil.
iionMire In South Africa. This Easter
gift WAS not less than three yards high
ind one and 0nc.hnlf yards In diam.
eter. No thnt II person sitting on q chair
could easily have spncc In the inside.
The monster WAS nllcd with M Iess
than 1000 pounds of candy. An exx
Intended for tho lnfhnin ~ Spain was
manufactured nj Paris ut cost of
10000 frmncs t&4HO). This costly
Easter egg was made NJ white enamel.
hnd In the inside engraved the pas
snges Of the Bible referring 10 Easter.
and by mems ~ n complicated ins-
chhnicMi cOntriynnrc bird wns mad"
IA ny out ~ II nhd sin. twelve mitT
from w"ilkh0wh OPENS.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-04-10
EASTER

Il b Easter. the gladnsss Of Easter d
round mel
It 10 Easter, the sweetness Of Easter
has found mel
The newly leaved boughs Of the trees
are low swinging,
Tbs birds have come hack to their
homes and IRE singing,
The blossoms missed have come
back to the meadow,
Every Last cloud has gone, and gone
with It it, shadowi
And each grief that was crowdiug
about me and showing
10 gone; for my loves shall come back
to my loving.
It Il Easter; the lilies Of Easter are
swaytngi
And the babies, their tresses Ill wind
blown, are playingl
And their wee fingers fashion me gar
lands Of clover
Il % Easter-I grieved but my gr,sv-
ing 10 over!
For the ones whom I loved, and who
left me back yonder,
Have grown nearer with Easter,
grown nearer and fonder;
And when the breeze touches the
tree-boughs low-swinginx
I almost feel their loving, almost
hear their singing.
And % all the gladness Of Easter ID
round me,
Ito gladness, til love and its peace
have Ill found me;
To the ones whom I grieved for my
arms are now nearer -
They were far and apart, now they're
nearer and dearerl
And each Easter that comes bringa
me near to the going
I Will find them and love them.
know they are knowingi
I count up the Casters until I have
found them,
With my lips on their hair. and my
arms light around them.
Judd Mortimer Lewis.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-04-10
ohe1lsNeo Required.

The Bible rings with one long d.
mand for obedience. The key word
Of the boek Of Dsstsroaomy 10 ~Ob'
serve and d." The burden Of our
Lera's fareweil discourse 10. III -
love ne. keep " commandments"
We must not oosstioa o. reply Or e.
cuss ourselves. We must not pick
and choose our way. We must not
tAiak that obsdiseee IN one direction
will compensate Tor disobsdlsncs II
some other particular. God gives one
command at q time: II We obey this
hs Will nood our soul With blessing.
and lead % forward Into new paths
and pastures. But II We refuse We
shall remain stagnant and water.
beesed. make NO progress In Christian
experience. and lack both power asd
N.Y.. B. Meyer.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1919-04-10
Japan In the War.

Japan entered the war because Of
treaty with Great Britain. concluded
In 1902. The original alliance pre-
coded the Russo-Japanese war. In
1905 the alliance was further extended
to provide for the defense OF British
interests In India and Afghanlstan.
while England agreed TO give japan
n free hand on Korea. In 1911 II was
again modified by the agreement that
Great Britain should not be bound to
aid japan against amy power with
whom she had treaty Of arbitration
thus excluding the United States a.
a possible enemy. The alliance has
been extended To 1921.