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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-28

discriminating the guilty. hut II
should recommend a policy for The
future which the United States gov
ernment can adopt and live up 10
and which the American people
will support,
We have much more 10 be con-
.ccrned regarding Mcxico's future
than We have in regard 10 the past.
II is true that the past Is fun ol
mistakes which ought 10 be mad"
apparent In order that We may
avoid travelling the same route On
the future. but for the COMMITTEE,
TO put In all Of It's efforts diggin.
them up would be only 10 waste tho
time. The mistakes are numerou,
and would make good campaign ma
tcrial. hut a. that will not be lack
ing anyhow II would be- best for The
investigators 10 devote their time
principally 10 a study Of present
conditions and the method of pro-
yiding a remedy.
AZ the present time the United
States has 10 policy whatever IN
regard to Mexico unless there 3,
one buried deep in the minds of The
department which We haven't heard
Of and 50 We are at liberty. with
cut stultifying ourselves, TO adopI
any course which is deemed expe-
dent aud proper. To this extent
the labors Of the committee ar,
lightened. II can recommend any
thing that II wants 10 and need hay,
no fear that il will be successfully
contradicted in Washington. Any
suggestions that the border ma,
make 10 Senator Fall aud his col
leagues in regard TO the future o.
Mexico can be- received by then
with an open mind and the admin.
sitretion cannot today consistent,
call anybody unpatriotic. as II d.
formerly, simply because he enter
tains views on a subject in regar'
10 which the administration u
self has apparently none at all.
With this In mind il will be wei
for the border TO try and impress
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-28

meant that the Mexican people are
To profit through opportunities
which would be afforded them To
become industrious and 10 have in
tercourse with foreigners. and not
that they are to be given something
for nothing as Francisco Madero
planned to do.
n these things are kept In mind
the formation of a Mexican policy
which will be- beneficial to Mexico.
10 Ms and To the rest Of the world
will not be difficult but. owing io
the fact that We have delayed sp
long IN doing anything at all, II
may bee hard 10 carry II out.
The difficulties though are not
nsurmountable. What Mexico needs
Is men aud not measures and ccr-
family enough strong men who know
Mcxico's requirements gan be- at
once found 10 rule over aud govern
the country a. u should be-. Whom
these men are found they Will not
be men Of the Carranla or Madcro
type: they will differ from Madcro
IN that they will have more sense
than sentiment and they will be- UNI
like Carranza IN as many ways a.
II Is possible for them 10 be.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1919-11-28

the illuminated model Of the pana-
canal, Whale OH Gus, n Of the
few survivors of one Of Americas
FIRST great industries, the automat-
ically operated diving submarine.
Princess Tiny, the worlds smallest
adult, aud Bluey Bluey. the midget
comedian aud muster Of necrom-
ancy. There h a distinct difference
between the Clarence A. Workman
carnival aud other carniyals ROW ON
the road. The Workman shows have
for several years made q a rule Ia
cater 90 refined audiences, especially
ladies aud children. with that end
IN view of the shows NJ the carnival
are most closely censored. No oh
icctionable features cu,er into thcir
make up
In addition 10 the regular under
canvas attractions the WORKMAN
carnival carries four novelty riding
machines. One Of these Is the lat
est novelty In the riding line. n
Is called the whip. Those who watch
Il enjoy its stunts quite as much
as those who ride in the big up
holstcred ears. The Frolic Is a pop
lular ride with carnival patrons,
while the merry-go-round and the
Ferris wheel still hold their charm
IT old.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
PITTSBURGH PAPER OMITS|
DISPLAY ADS FIRST TIME
Post Carries Less Than Two Columns
Of Classified-Shortage of
Paper Reason.

PITTSBURGH, Dec. t2.-The na-
tion-wide news print paper shortage
was felt here today by the Post. and
the paper, for the first time in it's his
tory, was issued this morning withou.
display ad- The only advertising
was less than two pages of CLASSIFIED
ads. Ordinarily containing twenty
eight to twenty pages daily. and late
ly larger because of the great demand
for Christmas advertising. the Post
today contained only twelve pages.
The following notice was published: ::
Delay in arrival of news print
paper for which the Post has con-
tracted is the reason for absence OF
display advertising today. Scarcity
OF news print paper is nation-wide.
The Post asks. the indulgence of It's
readers in this extraordinary situa-
tion, which, it is expected, VIII be
overcome shortly"
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
UNDERTAKEN HELD
IN TABOR Staying
Virgo, Indiana Funeral Direc-
tor, Claims to Have Been Mar
ried to Girl in 1915.

LAWTON, Mich. Dec. IA charge
of murder has been entered against
Joseph c. Virgo, former South Bend,
Ind, undertaken, by Van Buren,
county authorities who are investi-
eating the death of Maude Tabor.
According to Glenn f. Warner. as
sistant prosecutor, the action was
taken as a result of a secret grillins
of Virgo and expert testimony before
the inquest tending to show that
crime had been committed.
Virgo. who claims TO have been
married to the woman in 1915, refused
to talk of the case after learning he
was to be charged with murder, and
accused the authorities of resorting
to a ruse by leading him to believe
he was held only as n material wit
ness. He had been the principal wit
ness at the inquest.
The inquest will not be resumed. ii
was announced, until Prosecutor. H.
with Mrs. Sarah i. Tabor and Walter
o. Tabor. mother and brother of
Maude Tabor.
The authorities expect the mothers
testimony to aid their investigation,
inasmuch as she is said to have stated
she was with her daughter when she
oled, the result according to expert
testimony, of induced parturition.
SACRAMENTO, Cal. Dec 12.-Ex-
tradition papers for the return to
Michigan of Walter o. Tabor and Mrs
Sarah Tabor. his mother. to answer a
charge OF murder in connection with
the death of Miss Maude Tabor. sister
ana daughter, respectively. were is
sued yesterday by Governor Stenhens
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
CATARRH VANISHES
Here is One Treatment That All
Sufferers Can Rely Upon.

If you want to drive catarrh and all
its disgusting symptoms from your
system in the shortest possible time,
20 to your druggist and ask for a
Hyomei outfit today.
Breathe the air of Hyomei and let
1t rid you Of catarrh and chronic head
colds: il gives such quick relief that
all who use II for the first time are
astonished.
Hyomei is a pure pleasant antisep-
tic which is breathed through the
nose and throat deep into the head
and lungs; II soothes the sore inflam-
ed membranes, reduces swelling and
quickly heals all Inflammation.
Don't suffer another day with ca
tarrh; the disease is dangerous and
often ends in consumption. start the
Hyomei treatment today. No stom-
ach dosing, no sprays. or douches, no
dangerous drugs or narcotics. Abso-
lutely harmless. Just breathe it
that's all. At Peoples Drug Stores
and leading druggists everywhere
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
WOMAN, CHARGED WITH
SHOOTING GROCER, FREED

A jury in Criminal Court, No. 2
Justice Stafford presiding, yester lay
acquitted Katherine Hall of assault
with a dangerous weapon in connec-
tion with the alleged shooting, Au.
gust 13, last. of Louis Il. Schroeder.
1t was charged that the accused en-
tered Schroeder's store in George
town, and. after asking him IL he
had made certain uncomplimenta-y y
remarks about herself and mother
took out a revolver and shot him
saying: Dead men tell no tales"
On the stand, Miss Hall stated she
shot in self defense. She was repre-
sented by Attorneys Bertram Er1er-
son. jr, and NJ. f. Mangan.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
KREISLER CAUSES RIOT.

ITHACA, n. Y, Dec. 12.-Police
were called out last nigth to auell an
incipient riot which attended the con-
cert given by Fritz Kreisler, Austrian
vioiinist, under the auspices of the
Cornett University music department.
the electric light wires to the hall
were cut by an angry crowd of mem
bers of the American Legion and
their friends who had been driven
back by the police when they tried
TO force an entrance into the build
Ing. Kreisler continued playing for
forty minutes in the dark. while his
audience countered with alternate
cheers and shouts of Hun. Hum"
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
D. c. HIBERNIANS NAME
CALLACHAN PRESIDENT

Officers for the ensuing year were
elected at meeting of Division No.
8, Ancient Order of Hibernians, in
Donohoe's Hall, 314 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast Tuesday night.
Daniel A. Callaghan was elected
president Other officers elected were
James Joseph Breen. vice president:
the Rev. Ignatius Fealy, chaplain:
Edward Farrell, recording secretary;
Thomas McGrath, financial secretary:
Patrick c. Geohegan, treasurer; Bryan
Connors, sergeant-at-arms, and James
A. Ahearn, sentinel.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
FINED FOR TAKING COAL
FROM RAILROAD TRACK
Baltimore Brothers Arrested After
Picking Up" Load of
Free" Fuel.

BALTIMORE, Dec. I2.-The old
custom of picking up" coal along the
tracks of the Maryland and Pennsyl-
vania railroad was revived yesterday
by Frederick and Martin Barrett,
brothers. who were arrested by Pa
trolman Klingle.
Magistrate Schroeder ruled that
present fuel conditions were not suf-
ficiently acute to justify the brothers
picking up" practices and fined them
So and costs each. The coal was re-
turned to the company.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
WOULD TEACH REDISN In
SCHOOL AS UNREST CURE

Teaching of BoisheTism in the
schools Is advocated by Congressman
Raker of California, who declares that
this is one way in which the danger
Of Bolshevism may be impressed upon
the nation bv educa ton.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
TRAVELLING SALESMAN
FLRTS WITH HIS WIFE

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-Dark street.
Harry Mason. salesman, home from
long trip. Form ahead. Hello sweet
heartr' feminine whisper; bright idea,
arm in arm: street lamp-'My witep'
Harry Divorce refused
The Washington times., 1919-12-12

who served in the Seventy-eighth
regiment of Infantry abroad, also
admitted that he acted as a stool
pigeon" for Detzer by collecting evil
dence against accused men.
Schmitt emphasized that his antip-
athy to Deter was due to an insult
ing remark the witness declared Det-
zer made about Schmitts mother. He
added that his duties called for Civ
ing information against men accused
OF being absent without official leave.
he denied that his soreness" at
Deter developed after he had been
denied the privileges of stool
pigeon"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
DAILY MARKETS
Furnished by Ths Trans Mississippi
Grain Company, H. II. Audley,
. Manager. Phone $40.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-COrn There was
a quick turn about in the action of the
market today after weak opening,
which came chiefly from an extended
short interest which had been created
during the last two sessions. Receipts
were larger everywhere, and cash mar
kets generally lower, but outside points
Overbid Chicago on new corn for ship
ment from the country and this fact,
coupled with considerable talk about
the shortage of coal creating possible
shut down in motive power started Il
buying movement, chiefly by shorts. The
market was very nervous affair. with
December leading the advance Cash
prices were to lower. We look for
some setback from tOday's close.
Oats: There was very heavy covering
by some commission houses and the
undertone shows inherent strength. es-
pecially in the cash and December po-
sitions. ST. Louis reported Texas max
ing inquiry for cash oats. Export de
mand lacking. Cash oats one cent
higher.
Provisions: Had moderate bulge
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17

early on demand from local shorts who
were no doubt influenced by the action
of hogs and corn. Offerings were scarce
for time but later selling, attributed
to packers Of January lard. brought
about declines.
Turkeys.
In spite Of forecasts that shortage
of gobblers would keep turkey off the
menu in many homes this Thanksgiv-
ing, indications are that the crop is
about normal. Liberal shipments are
reported by Oklahoma, Kentucky, Ten
nessee and Texas.
Buying for Christmas holiday trade
will commence about Nov. 30. as ship
ments must arrive at eastern destina-
ton not later than Dec. 20.
Butter.
The demand for butter has fallen Off
considerably during the week. The
feeling is that the market has reached
a high point, and as result. consump-
ton has decreased. The market is
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
W.R. imam
PASSES away
Former Well Known Web
ster City man Dies at
Home of Daughter
in Iowa City.
FUNERAL TOMORROW
Had Been in, Poor Health
From Kidney Trouble
for Years.
FUNERAL TOMORROW

A message this morning to Rev. Man
son Il. Miller of the Christian church
brought news of the death last night
in Iowa City of w. r. Inman, formerly
of Webster City. The remains will be
brought here for interment and the flu
neral will be held tomorrow afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock at the Christian church,
conducted by Rev. Miller.
While no details of Mr.. Inman's
death are known today, he had been
suffering for years with acute kidney
trouble, which probably caused his
death. Mrs. Inman died last February.
Mr.. and Mrs. Inman were old time
residents Of this city and widely known.
Mrs. Inman was always active in Chris
tian church circles and Mr.. Inman was
well known because of his long years
of residence here Last fall both went
to Iowa City, where they made their
home with their only child, Mrs. W..
o. L. Brown The death of Mrs. Inman
was sad blow to the husband and
grief over her loss undoubtedly hasten
ed his end
Mr.. Inman had spent most of his life
in this city and his many old friends
here will be saddened by his death.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
Jewell 24-IRhigh 1.

Jewell easily defeated the Lehigll
high school five by the score of "a to 4,
at Jewell Friday evening. The visitors
seemed handicapped by the small floor
and did not show the form which de-
feated Jewell earlier in the season.
Jewell played alright basketball in the
first half and gained lead of 10 to 0.
The game was clean and fast, no fouls
being called in either half. IOrke
johnson starred for Jewell at left
guard, caging five goals and holding his
center, made both of their field baskets.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
Court COnye!leS.

The district court convened at 10
o'clock this morning. with Judge G. ID.
Thompson on the bench. The judge
this morning went over the docket, set
ting out all equity cases, and the grand
afternoon. 1t was also expected that
an assignment of cases for the coming
week would be made today.
Grand jurors for the term, drawn
this morning, are as follows:
w. A. Mccullough, foreman; Albert
Sewers, Oscar Classen. NJ J. SeversOn,
A. T. Arens, Allen Park, j. V. Stark.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
ROYAL Neigs,bor State Meet.

The second annual convention OF
Royal Neighbors of America will be
held in Des Moines Wednesday and
Thursday. Mrs. S. b. Bair of this city
who is member of the. supreme board
of managers, will be unable to attend
on account of illness and it is therefore
probable that no one from Webster City
will attend the convention. Mrs. Bail
was to have taken part in the program
OH Wednesday evening by welcoming
juvenile members.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17

practically the same as week ago
Production is holding out in the south
west, but has fallen off rapidly in the
northern states. /
Eggs.
The week witnessed large decrease
in production, due to cold weather. eIhc
market has advanced rapidly during
the week. The cold weather will re-
suit in liberal movement of stored
product, it is expected. Stocks on Nov.
1, were u per cent above normal. as
compared with a % per cent surplus
On Oct /. Tvs indicates ;hat the large
holdings are shrinking under the in
creased demand.
Poultry.
Cold weather., better roads and the
approach of the holidays have started
poultry moving marketward in large
quantities. Prices have remained
stable, and a good demand continues.
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Hogs $4,000. Top $14.SO.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
GETS silver
LOVING CUP
j. o. Westrum of StratfOrd
Wins cup for Most
Bushels of Corn to
an Acre.
GOT 1o4.7 BUSHELS
Trophy Will be on Display
at Small Grain Show in
December.

The bankers silver loving cup has
been awarded this year to j. O. West
rum of StratfOrd for the largest num-
Der of bushels of corn raised upon a
single acre of land. Westrums record
is 1O47 bushels of corn on one acre.
Last year the trophy was awarded to
4. e. Kallem, of Ellsworth, who took
the first place with 1876 bushels from
one acre.
The cup will be on display at the CON
and small grain show which is to be
held December 1920. 1t will then be
engraved with Mr.. Westrum's name
and he will keep it in his possession
until next year when it is passed on to
the next winner.
The Record.
The records of the three farmers
who participated in the contest this
year are as follows:
]. O. Westrum, weight of ear corn,
1907 pounds; Smelling per cent, 50;
moisture test, 20 per cent; weight
shelled corn, 6237.7 pounds; weight
shelled corn, IA per cent moisture
5S63.4; yield per acre, 1O4.7 bushels.
r. r. Kallem, weight of ear corn,
G93O pounds; Smelling per cent, 50;
moisture test, 1867 per cent; weight
shelled corn, 56s2.G pounds; weight
shelled corn, IA per cent moisture,
$3.50 pounds; yield per acre 9G bushels.
Chas. Barkhuff, weight of ear corn,
G190 pounds; Smelling per cent, 50
moisture test, 21.4 per cent; weight
shelled corn 5137.7 pounds; weight
shelled corn. IA per cent moisture,
1875 pounds; yield per acre $40 bu-
shells. ~
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
Emergency Kept Lights On.

On account Of an emergency opera
ton at ST. Joseph's Mercy hospital las,
night, the lights were left on until con
siderably after 10 o'clock. Lloyd CoffiI
of RClfe was brought here on late
train last night, suffering from an acute
attack of appendicitis, and it was ne
cessary to operate at once.
Tonight, however, lights will be turn
ed off at 10 o'clock, as previously decid
ed upon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
GoldfieId 13-Blairsburg 10.

Blairsburg high school opened its
basketball season Friday night by de-
feating the fast Goldfield quintet on the
Blairsburg floor. The Burg five out
classed the visitors at all stages Of the
game and were never held at any time.
GOldfield COPIED six points the. first
half and seven the next, while Blairs.
burg COPIED nine in the first and ten
in the second half.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
BRIEF NEWS NOTES
A. E. Bryan, auctioneer Satisfaction
1.ln:1 -

A. E. Bryan, auctioneer Satisfaction
guaranteed. 12d6j1f1
Mrs. H. =. Clausen of harrisburg was
a shopper in this city Saturday.
Miss Alice Johnson of Blairsburg
was a visitor in this city Saturday.
l.. J. Wilson was visitor in Blairs-
burg yesterday afternoon.
Small sales given the. same careful
attention as the large ones. A. f. Bry-
an, auctioneer. 12dGj1d1
Miss Martha Ostrem. of the Free
mani Journal news force, spent Sunday
at her home in Jewell.
Leo Williams. clerk at the Buster
Brown store, spent Sunday at his home
in Jewell.
Mrs. Oliver James and Miss Freda
Haeger Of Williams were visitors in
Webster City Saturday.
Miss Erma Moenck of Duncombe
spent Sunday in this city with her
friend, Miss Mathilda Helms.
Dead animals removed. We have
feeding tankage for sale. Phone 257
at our expense. J. T. LaForge & Sons,
Webster City, Iowa. dfjto2-2-20'
Carl Little of Ames was an over
Sunday guest in this city at the Frank
]. Priestley home on Walnut street
Mrs. Edna O'Connor arrived home
Saturday afternoon from a few days
business trip to Eagle Grove.
Mrs. Ray Isham and baby and Mrs.
Fred Hupp went to Iowa Falls Satur-
day afternoon for an over Sunday visit
with the formers parents.
Mrs. Frank Taylor of Jewell visited
over Sunday in this city with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Nelly, on Elm
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Mott of Eagle
Grove, and Mr. and Mrs. John Mott and
son Theodore of Alden, spent Sunday
in this city at the l.. J. Mott home.
Mrs. Mary Lenhart and Miss Ellen
Rothrock went to harrisburg Saturday
afternoon to spend Sunday at the Z. 4.
RothrOck home near that place.
Mrs. V. NJ. Fisher and baby and
Andrew and Nels Hanson went to
Cedar Falls Saturday afternoon for an
over Sunday visit with their parents.
The Eastern. Star will hold a special
meeting for initiation tomorrow even
ing at 7:3O. The past matrOns will
practice at 2 in the afternoon.
Miss Sadie Pelz, who is employed i'll
this city by the Hahne Printing COM
pany, spent Sunday with her paren3s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pelz, at Blairs-
burg.
Miss Ethel Guthrie went to Ames
this morning to attend the state con-
vention Of county agents and county
home demonstrators, which is in Ses-
sion there few days this week.
Miss Hazel Rice of GAINESVILLE, Wis,
who has been guest in this city during
the past week at the home of Mrs. Jen-
ME Ainslie on First street, left this
morning for Los Angeles, Cal, where
she expects to make an extended visit.
The condition of Mrs. S. Il. Bair.
who underwent an operation at the hos
pital here Friday, is considered very
encouraging today. The crisis was
passed satisfactorily yesterday, and the
patient rested easily last night.
A turkey supper, with all the trim
mings. will be served on the evening
of Thanksgiving day by the Christian
church of Homer in the Woman hall.
The ladies will begin TO serve at ) 30
o'clock. 30 cents for grOwnups; %
cents for children. 11-17f2d2Mon
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17

Mrs. G. w. Ballard of OdebOlt, who
has been making an extended visit III
this city with her daughter, Mrs
James Traver, left this morning fOr
her home. accompanied by her daugh.
ter. Mrs. L. b. Larrabee accompanied
them as far as Jewell. where they
changed trains. Mrs. Ballard is an in.
valid and quite aged and is unable to
get around except in wheel chair.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
"Nlums" Now in Season.

Chrysanthemums. varied in size and
color, are now in season, and the local
florists report that they will be even
more abundant the coming week. The
flowers are beautiful in cOlOrs Of vel
low, white, rose and deep red, and vary
in size from small to unusually large
ones.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
Altoona Defeats Locals.

At Algona Saturday, the Webster
City high school foot ball eleven was
defeated 40 to 0. A goOdly delegation
accompanied the local team, though 1t
was known before the game that Web
ster City had little chance to win the
game.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
The Roosevelt Fund.

School contributions to the Roosevelt
memorial fund now amount to $3.1S re-
ports County Superintendent Snow, to
whom contributions are given. Each
school pupil in the county has been ask
ed to give a penny toward this fund.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-11-17
Husband Restrained.

Sheriff VIM. Meekins Saturday serv-
cd writ OF injunction on Clarence E.
Crosby, restraining him from entering
the premises of, or in any way molest-
ing his wife, Anna c. Crosby. Mrs.
Crosby has filed petition for divorce,
alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
but the case will probably not come up
until the next term of court.