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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-05-16
SCHOOL CHILDREN HANG MAY
BASKET

Wednesday night, the Putnam
Heights school with Miss Mildred Tor
rey, the teacher, hung a beautiful
large May basket to little jerome
Tourtellette, son of Mr.. and Mrs-
Arthur Tourtellotte. After a CHASE
they were all entertained in the home
games being played and refreshments
of ice cream and cake were served
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-05-16
NEW SIDEWALK ON FREMONT
STREET

Forms are being placed on the
south side of Fremont street for the
concrete curbing that was authorized
by the city council. Steel forms are
being used, and the work is being
done by John P. Sabin, whose bid the
city fathers accepted.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-05-16

Mrs. E. A. Bigelow, Of Pomfret,
was the speaker Thursday afternoon
at a meeting of the Wonan's auxili-
airy at st. Philips church. Following
the address there was a social hour.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-05-16

Delegates assembled at the Putnam
Inn Sunday to discuss the proposed
K. Of G. base bali league. There viii
be another meeting at Norwich next
Sunday, when it is hoped plans may
be perfected to allow playing to be-
gin early in June.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1919-05-16

The Ice delegates from all parts
of the state that came to Putnam to
attend the Goth annual convention of
the Knights of Columbus, left this
city Tuesday afternoon singing the
praises of Putnam and of Cargill
council for the fine manner in which
they were received and entertained
while in this city. In view of the
fact that il was voted to hold the
next convention in New Haven, the
delegates are worried as to whether
they can equal the entertainment af-
forded in Putnam. The delegates
said that Putnam had surpassed all
other places as a convention city.
Much credit is due Arthur l.. DIVERT,
general chairman of the entertain
ment committee. He had the hearty
cooperation of members of sub COM
mittees, officers of the council and
members, all of which was factor in
the successful whole.
Third Degree, Sunday, Opening Day
Sunday was the first day and it was
stormy and disagreeable Notwith-
standing the bad weather, nearly
hundred delegates arrived and in the
afternoon witnessed the working of
the third degree on class of 33 can
ddates in Red Mems hall. The work
was under the supervision of District
Deputy John b. Daigle of Putnam, as
sisted by District Deputies John Hen
non of Jewett City and Thomas
Quish of South Manchester, and Past
District Deputy Cunningham of Will
\ limantic.
Monday and the Annual Ball
When the delegates looked out of
the window Monday morning Putnam
was not seen to advantage. There
was a drizzle that during the day al
ternated between a continued drizzle
and a downpour. The weather was
not encouraging for the 26th annual
concert and ball in the evening, but
if small attendance was anticipated
the Knights were agreeably disap-
pointed. There were surely 500 at
the ball and it wason of the best of
the season. The hall was prettily dec
grated. The entire color scheme was
red, white and blue, and bunting Of
these colors with many American
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
STRANGE FLAG
is ADOPTED BY
FINN REGIMENT

Archangel, June Correspondence
Of The Associated PresS) One of the
strangeSt flags ever designed was adopt
ed a while ago by regiment of Kare-
lian Films serving with the allied forces
on the Murman railway line near Ken,
Russian Lapland.
The flag, designed, it is said. by re-
quest of the Karelians. who have am
bitions to form an Independent state,
included the national color of the kare-
lians, a bright orange and their nation
al flower. the Karelian clover.
The result was Il startling iesrM-
blance to green shamrOcks upon an
orange background. The Russian gov
ernment caused the flag to be hauled
down. as it did not at any time approve
Karelian independence.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
italy REACHES
CRITICAL NOM
ENT IN HISTORY.
People Have Taken Law In
to Own Hands and Pub
lie Welfare is Su-
preme Law.
LIVING COST IS CAUSE
People Impose Rules, and
Prevent Violence Against
Shop Keepers.
LIVING COST is CAUSE
(By The Associated Press.)

Rome, July 7.-Snlus publica
supreme. (The public welfare is tho
supreme law.) The ancient model of
Roman life is being applied by the
Italian government which has reached
a critical moment in its national life.
The government closed one eye for 50
long that the people took the law into
their own hands. They are aiming
harsh deserts with pitiless energy and
now, as pitiless in prosecution as it
was in its leniency, the government has
transformed its just protests into some
thing more serious.
Florence has been occupied by mill
tary force and by introduction of the
machine and troops it has been shown
the mob that they were not taken there
merely for show. At the same time
the rebellion has been controlled.
In Genoa. which carried out it's up
rising against the cost of living in
moderation, the people have imposed
rules and watched them carried out
and prevented violence against shop
Keepers. In Milan the price Of supplies
were being reduced by Tuesday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
A. S. HELLER IS
CALLED TO REST
Passed Away on Thursday
Night at Family Home on
Water Street.

AdOlphus s. Heller died Thursday
night at the family residence on Water
street. The end came close upoa 3
O'Clock after final illness of a few
weeks succeeding protracted term of
failing health. The final scene was
peaceful, as with the end of day the
sick and tired man fell asleep in the
presence of his immediate circle of
friends.
AdOiphus 8. Heller was born at Min
Onk, Illinois, March 2S. 1857, making
him little over G2 years of age Mt the
time Of his death. He was the son of
Peter and Teresa Heller who were
numbered among the pioneers of central
Illinois. Until he was of age, AdOlph,ls
lived at Minonk. Later he moved to
Pontiac, Illinois, where he engaged in
farming until about fifteen years ago.
About 1900 Mr.. and Mrs. Heller moved
to Iowa, settling upon farm at Rem
wick. About six years ago they came
ITO Webster City and took up their resi-
-dence on Water street where he ended
his pilgrimage Thursday evening.
The Webster City friends of Mr.. Hell
Ter have never known him as he was
in the days of good health and
strength. Before waning health put him
on the side lines, Mr.. Heller was very
much in the game Of life. He was a
home builder and enjoyed his home and
friends to an unusual degree. He was
Il live citizen and patriot. In Hi
nOis he served the public as a member
of the school board. He was an active
member Of the Presbyterian church, in
which faith he died full of religious
hope and certain of the future life.
Impressive funeral services were held
at o'clock Friday evening at the Wa
ter street residence, the officiating cler-
gyman being Rev. Arthur Mctcalf, pas
tor of the Congregational church. BY
neighbOrs of the deceased the remains
were taken to the 10: 80 train on the
Illinois Central. en- route for MinOnk,
Illinois. There, at the place of his
birth, final funeral services were
held and interment made.
Mr.. Heller is survived by his wife
and one son, Prof. V. G. Heller, princi-
pal of the high school at CovingtOn,
Kentucky, who was here for the fu-
neral and, with his mother, accompa
MED the body to Illinois. A sister Of
the deceased resides ut MinOnk, and is
the only remaining member of the fam
lily. Mr.. Heller will be greatly, missed
by his Webster City neighbOrs and
friends, and the sympathy of the COM
munity goes out to the bereaved wife
and son.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
AMERICANS ASK CUT
OF IMPORTATION TAX
ON CARS TO ENGLAND
(By The Associated Press,

London, July 1.-THE automobile Sc
tiOn Of the American Chamber OF Com
merce in London has made representa-
tiOns to the British board of trade with
the view to having the import restric'
tiOns on American motor cars further
relaxed ii not entirely removed. AT
present the importation of motor We
hicle and parts thereof is limited to so
per cent of the 1913 imports up to Sep
tember l, 1919, in proportiOnate month
ly quantities.
Sir Aukland Geddes, president Of the
board Of trade, informed the automo-
bile importers that no increase in i'm
ports could be allowed ut present ow-
ing to the necessity Of guarding the fu-
ture of sterling exchange on America.
Sir Aukland said that the board of
trade could not consider any one trade
or industry by itself, but must look at
everything with view to the best in
terests of the nation. From this point
of view the matter OF maintaining
Great Britain's financial position and
therefore the position Of her exchange
was the essential consideration.
The American Chamber of Commerce
here announces, however, that the gov
ernment has promised to review the
entire import and export position on
September l, and that the board OF
trade has agreed to concession in ia
vor of importers not represented in
1914, but who have since established
sizable businesses dependent on auto
mobiles from America.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
SCI Worth of Cherries!

Story City Herald: 1t isn't ques-
tion of price any more. Mr.. Fred Jen-
sen. one of our knights of the grip. has
for several years sold Il special kind OF
cherry for friend of his who has an
orchard ont In the state of Washington.
These cherries are very fine, and have
gradually become known to number
Of people with appreciative palates.
A short time ago Mr.. Jensen was telling
a grocer that this years crop was about
ready to harvest. when n farmer butted
into the conversation with "How much
are they this year?' About ~ per
box" said Mr. Jensen. Put me down
for three boxes" said Mr.. Farmer
lust like that One family is going
to have twenty-one dollars worth OF
cherries this year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
MUCH ICE CREAM
IS EATEN IN CITY
Despite Tax and Increased
Cost, Large Quantity is
Consumed.

How much ice cream is consumed in
Webster City every day? And this in
spite of tax. increased cost and ban
against luXurieS?
While the exact amount is difficult of
some idea may he obtained
by the quantity shipped into the city
for use at the various soda fountains.
In addition, a very large amount is
by concerns here also.
For the daily trade Of LOCAL fountains,
about ten five ghllon packers
are shipped in daily, and on Saturdays
and Sundays this amount is not only
doubled but often trebled. Regularly,
too, twenty-fOur packers Of equal size
are transferred in this city, with big
increase in weekend business.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Hole 3x6 Feet Torn in Giant
Gas Bag, But Will Cause
No Delay in Return
Trip.
TO RETURN TOMORROW
Giant Dirigible Has Close
Call From Being Blown
Away.
(By The Associated press.)

MineoIa, N. T., July THE British
dirigible. R-34, was torn from her
mooring rope this morning by violent
gust of wind. The cross guider to which
the rope was attached broke under the
strain and hole six feet by three was
torn in the gas bag.
The giant dirigible was saved from
being blown away by 300 men who .ri.-
ed the ropes upon each side and held it
down with great difficulty.
To Cause No Delay.
jOr c. H. Scott, commander, how
ever, announced late today that tn, ac-
cident would not delay the start on the
return journey and that the dirigible
was expected to leave for England at
] o'clock tomorrow morning, flying over
Boston.
The RIA will not circle New York
before touring east, hut will make an
effort to pass over the George WASH
ingt0n which is bringing President Will
son home on the return trip. The diri-
gible will take the southern course,
leaving the United States at some mid
Atlantic port and head directly for
Spain.
Disturb Ballast.
I'm order to relieve the 400 soldiers
of the Seventh United States Balloon
Company, who were straining at the
anchor rope Of the R-34 during the
electrical and wind storm last night,
the big bag was raised to Obviate dan
ger of damage by wind. During this
operation, rope releasing the water
ballast from control was released by
accident and one end of the big bag
shot up in the air almost 400 feet,
while the other end was only POO feet
above the field. The R-34 remained
in this position throughout the night
and caused Major Scott to return ear
ly today to distribute the water bal
last to bring her to an even keel
Weather Reports Meager. -
Members of the crew explained today
that the failure of the R-34 to receive
proper weather reports caused her to
run into two storms off the coast of
The weather reports
picked up were for the Azores Islands,
while those received of the north At
lantic were very meager.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Women GiUen Wider
Rights IL, Paris NOU
(By The Associated Press }

Paris, July Impressed by the
great majority in the chamber of depu-
ties in favor of full civic rights for
women, the authorities Of the city of
Paris and the department of the Seine
have largely widened the opportunities
for the employ of women in the depart
ments of tile city hall and the prefec-
ture. Heretofore. women We're employ
ed at the city hall in inferior clerical
positions only. The competition for all
the higher Office positions including the
heads of bureaus have now been open
ed to them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Many Idle WOrkn,e1,
on Hamburg Streets
(By The Associated Press. !;

Treves July Mail from Hamburg
passing through the American censor
ship indicates Il gloomy condition of af-
fairs there socially and economically
According to letters from individuals
writing to relatives and friends in the
American occupied area, since all the
navigation companies had to surrender
their ships to the entente, there have
been $4,000 to 10000 men walking the
streets in search of work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

BRITISH Dir
|G|BLE, LANDS AT
MINEOLA ON SUNDAY

MineOla, N. Y, July 7.-Great Bri-
tain's superdirigible R-34, the first
|lighter-than-air machine to cross the
Atlantic ocean, anchored here at ROose-
velt flying field at :i5 a. III. Sunday
1:N p. IN. Greenwich mean time), af-
ter an aerial voyage OF los hours and II
minutes, which covered 5000 miles.
When the superzeppelin arrived here,
she had left only enough petrol to keep
her moving ninety minutes longer. Her
crew, almost sleepless for four and a
half days, were weary almost to the
point Of exhaustion, but happy at the
successful completion of their trip. The
return voyage will be started Tuesday
at s a. m.
Passes Through Dense Fog.
Passing through dense banks Of
clouds, with the sun and sea visible on
ly at rare intervals, tile R-34 was forced
to cruise 2,O5O knots to reach Trinity
Bay, N. F., from East Fortune, Scot
land, and 1850 knots from there to
MineOla.
Haggard, unshaven, their eyes blood
shot from the long vigil and lines of
care bitten deep into their faces, Maj.
G. II. Scott, the commander, and his
officers showed plainly the effects of
the anxious hours through which they
lived yesterday while they were cruis-
ing over the far reaches of Canada and
the Bay of Fundy, beset by fog, heavy
winds and terrific electrical storms.
1T seemed as though the atmosphere
was haunted by 5000 devils" said
Lieut. Guy Harris. the meteorological
officer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Italian Girls are to
Learn Nursing Here
(By The Associated Press, =,

Rome. July 7.-Iraining in American
nursing to be acquired in America by
Italian girls, who, in turn. are expected
to bring home the benefits of their
training and teach other girls, is the
purpose Of nursing scholarships recent
ly established by the tuberculosis COM
mission of the American Red Cross
here Richard Beatty Mellon. a Pitts
burgh banker. has financed three Schol-
arShips and the girls will soon leave to
undertake their training.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Much Discussion.
IA to 2 For Paved Roads.

Des Moines Capital: Fourteen coun-
ties for and two against good roads is
the result of the primary elections held
SO far.
In the office of Joe Long. the map
showing which counties have ratified
the proposition includes: Scott, Linn,
Polk, Black Hawk, Palo Alto, Sioux
CerrO GOrdO, John, Buchanan, Dick
insOn, OsceOla, O'Brien, Polk and Ben
ton.
Benton passed the measure calling
for the primary roads, but failed to
pass the bond issue.
The two counties that have turned
down the proposition are Story and
Tama.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Advertisers Aid Thrift.

Advertisers now are being supplied
with cuts and electrOs from the state
be,,lum rters of the Iowa War Savings
committee. POS Sixth avenue DeS
Moines, for use in helping the national
thrift campaign to gain local success
in their territory. Among national
advertisers who have requested cuts
are the observation-disclosures Paint COM
pauy. the Thomas \. Edison company.
National Cash Register company, and
a score of other equally well known
concerns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Ames Retains Good
Second Football Coach

Ames. Iowa, July 7.-(Special.)-
X. G. Coutchie of Champaign. ILL.,. has
been officially appointed to the position
of second football coach at Iowa State
college, according to information just
given out by c. W. Mayser, athletic
director.
Mr.. COutchie comes from Chicago
University. where he played football
under Stagg He is indorsed by such
coaches as Stagg of Chicago. Zuppke
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
BOLsheUiks Promote
Afganistan Rebellion?
(By The Associated Press J

London, July british government
officials are convinced that the uprising
in Afghanistan is being foStered by tie
Russian bOlsheviki. 1t is stated that
the government has positive informal
ton that the Amir is in close touch
with the bolsheviki in Turkestan and
Moscow and that Russian emisSa rieS
have been sent to Afghanistan.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Gar Turns Turtle.

A couple, claiming to he from Des
Moines, driving Ford which turn
ed turtle near this city Saturday after
noon. They said the car was not their
own and refused to give their names
Neither was injured. though the car
was considerably damaged.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
May VOTE ON
CITY Blue Law
Ordinance Providing Ii
censed Amusements May
Go Before People at
Election.
$50 TO SIGN PETITION
If That Many Sign, People
Get Referendum to Test
Sentiment. M
$50 TO SIGN PETITION

DO the voters of Webster City favor
the license ordinance passed by the
council last Wednesday evening provid
ing for the licensing of motion picture
theatres, bail games, etc, and provid.
ing that no licenses shall be issued on
Sunday?
The Provision.
Whether they do or whether they dc
not will very likely be tested out in a
special election. The ordinance passed
July 2 does not become effective for
ten, days, which means next Saturday.
In the meantime, under the law as ap-
piled to cities having the city manager
plan, il a petition is circulated and pre-
sented to the council with the signatures
of % per cent of the number of those
who voted at the last municipal election,
the council will be obliged to recon-
slider the ordinance. II passed by them
a second time, then an election must
be called not earlier than ten days at
ter this action, at which time the people
of the city will have an opportunity to
vote on the proposed ordinance. If a
majority of votes Is cast for the Ordi-
nance, it stands. If majority is
against it, it becomes null and void.
Much Discussion.
There has been good deal of discus
sion on Sunday amusements in this city
of late, and it is likely that petitions
will he circulated soon asking an elec-
ton to settle the matter. This petition
must be presented to the council, how
ever, before Saturday or else the pre-
sent ordinance will stand. A petition
of this kind will require about $50 sig
natures. The indications are that both
the pros and cons are anxious to test
the sentiment Of the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

Mr. and Mrs n. s. Nahum and chill
visiting at the Mart Henderson home
in kamrar. went to Woodstock this
noon for a brief visit at the Mart Carey
home after which they will return to
this city to spend few days at the
III. J. Tolstrup home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

Bruce j. Firkins of the Iowa State
college extension department at Ames
is spending today in this city with
County Agent Christensen. Mr.. Fir
knS is soils expert and samples of
Hamilton county soils are being secured
by him here today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ~ 4
SELLS FARM AT $25 AID
VANCE BEFORE BOUGHT!

+ VIM. Wilke of this city recent
/ ly priced 100 acre farm he
/ owned near Williams to Ole
/ Rasmussen at $50 per acre.
/ The other day Mr.. Rasmussen
I called Mr.. Willie and asked him
/ to come to Williams and close
/ the deal. Now, If i could sell
+ this farm soon. how much of an
+ advance do you think l ought to
+ get" asked Mr.. Rasmussen af-
+ ter the deal was closed. well,
( l should think So an acre. re-
/ piled Mr.. Wilke. That's what
/ / thought" answered the viii
liams man, "and l sold 1t for
/ that price last night!
/ 4 Il 4 4 + 4 4 + 4 4 4 4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

August Miller of Marathon and Wal
ter Miller of Forestville. Wis, the
latter recently discharged from the
noon following two weeks visit here
with their sister. Miss Regina Miller.
ut the Helms home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Orpan;ze Rows and Girls Clubs,

All boys and girls between the ages
Of II and Is, who are Interested in be-
coming members of canning clubs, come
to office of the home demonstration
agent. Ethel Guthrie. in city hall on
Thursday morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

Mrs. $. G.. Hudson of Lansing. Mich,
and Miss Nj. e. Hudson of Detroit, sis
ter and niece of Mrs. j. l.. Kamrar.
are in the city for months visit ut
the kamrar home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

Mrs. Il. w. Curry of Manson, who
has been visiting in this city the past
few days with her sister, Mrs. ii. NJ
Reese, returned home today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

Chas. Scamands of Hayiield. Mimi,
arrived here Saturday evening for
brief visit with his father, w. G. Sea
manlS. and sister. Mrs. f.. II. Hemmen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07

The board of supervisors are holding
II joint session today with the board of
Boone county at Boone on drainage
business
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-07-07
Chairman GRAHAM MAKES
STARTLING CHARGES AGAINST
WILSON TO HOUSE COMMITTEE E
(By THE ASSOCIATED PREss.)

Washington, d. c.. July 7-Charges that the presi-
dent organized the council of national defense before
declared in absolute violation of the law and thereby
created secret of the United States which
formulated legislation, directed the policy of the
cOuntrys purchasing and befrended bg business were
made today by Chairman Graham of the special house
committee investigating department expenditures.