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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Should Cultivate Alfalfa.

The men who are growing alfalfa
most successfully in Iowa make it a
regular practice to cultivate the crop
at least twice year. The common
disc harrow is used more generally
than anything else, though spring
tooth cultivator will give better results
if it is available. Some cultivate the
alfalfa field early in spring. but the
best results are secured by cultivating
Just after the second and third cut
tings. The main purpose of cultivating
the alfalfa is to keep out the blue
grass and this is best accomplished in
the drier part Of the summer.
Iowa alfalfa fields have been kept
healthy and productive for ten years
by cultivating regularly. No matter how
well the Alfalfa crop. blue grass will
come in in Il relatively short time un-
less active steps are taken to combat it.
In tests carried through a period OF
years by the Iowa agricultural expert
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Find Wild Dat Field.

Recently the botanist of the botani-
cal section of the Iowa experiment sta
ton observed two or three acres of wild
oats in the vicinity of Carroll, Iowa.
This is an injurious pest in grain fields
in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Prob
ably screenings have been used to SOW
this patch of wild oats.
1t is unfortunate that some persons
in the state have introduced wild oats
in this way or have made use of it in
this way. The seeds retain their vi
tality for long time in the soil Ev'
cry precaution should be taken that
these wild oats do not get started in
our grain fields, or it will reduce the
value of our Oat crop materially. The
seed in the patch referred to was prae-
tically ripe when it was passed on July
81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
st. Paul's Lutheran Church
Holds its Annual Event
Sunday at N0kOmis
Park.
COLLECTION IS $4,000
Sermons Morning and After
noon and Picnic Dinner
are Features.

The annual mission festival of st.
Paul's Lutheran church held in NOkO-
mis- park yesterday Melted the mission
fund of the church $500. This was an
| unusually large collection, as few
church people were present outside of
the local parish.
| Owing to the recent rains the usual
crowds from neighboring churches did
| not attend. However. guests Were
present from Renwick, Goldtield and
Fort Dodge.
The natural beauty of the park pro.
vided perfect back ground for the
beautiful mission services conducted
in the morning by, Rev. L. A. Mueller
of KniereI. Iowa. and in the after
noon by Rev. II. d. Schmidt of Lidder-
dale. A picnic dinner was most en-
joyable feature of the midday when
groups of people gathered for lunches
spread under the trees.
| Rev. H. A. Koenig, pastor of the
local church, particularly appreciated
the availability Of Nokomis park for
holding the annual out door services
and the courtesy of the park commits
sioners in cooperating with him to
make the services successful.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Webster City Officer, After
Three Years Absence,
Returns to his Fam
ily.
SURPRISE TO THEM
Came Home Unexpectedly to
his Family and Relatives
Here.

Major f. J. Lund is home after al
absence of more than three years in
military service. The major arrived
in the city yesterday, having landed
at New York July 30. He is not yet
mustered out of the service but will
go to Camp Dodge within a few days
for this last function of the army.
Arriving here he surprised Mrs
Lund, who was entertaining a family
group for the day. His unexpected
arrival turned the gathering into a
very pleasant family reunion and vel
come home occasion for the major.
The guests who made up the party
included:
Mr.: and Mrs. Ed Bishop and sons
of Sterling, Colo, Howard Bishop and
/. N. Simpson of Des Moines, the Will
liam Dinsdale family of Alden, the
majors sister, Miss Minnie Lund, Of
Stratford, and Mr.. and Mrs J. A.
Bishop of this city.
Major. Lund left home with the old
Second Iowa for Camp Cody three
years ago last June. He became Il
part of the Sandstone division and
sailed with it for France shortly be-
fore the signing of the armistice.
Later he was transferred to a regular
army unit, which formed part Of the
American army OF occupation.
Major Lund is one of the last of this
city's officer personnel to return home,
Captain L. N. Soderholm being the
only other local officer still remaining
in Europe. Both are among the last;
100000" to come home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Cut Roadside Weeds.

In going over the state, specialists
from Iowa State college find that very
little attention has been paid to cut
ting the weeds on the rOadsides. Fc.
instance. great masses OF the greater
ragweed occur along roads. ranging
from s to 10 and II feet high.
These should be cut nov arff.re
they produce seed. In mauy PARTS Of
the state they are in bloom ami will
soon mature their seed. However, in
many places in The state, they caa still
be destroyed by cutting off. Fence cor.
ners, especially, should ~ cleared "
these weeds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Jewell News.

B. S. Millett spent Friday in Siou,
Rapids looking over his farm up there
Miss Edna Myers has returned to hel
home in Eagle Grove after visitin:
her friend, Miss Hazel Dalbey.
Miss Ruth Mag of Webster City il
visiting with her friend, Mrs. Cozettt
Marvig.
NJ. Fl. Porter recently went to Clar
ion to visit his son Newman.
Miss Leila E. Millett returned homo
Wednesday from Paullina where she
visited her friend, Effie Troutman.
E. G. Clark returned home from Des
Moines Thursday.
Mrs. A. A. Hottie and son George OF
Slater spent Friday with the former's
mother, Mrs. G. H. Millett.
Ben Millett and John Johnson were
Fort Dodge visitors Wednesday.
Harry Gilmore returned from Ida
Grove Friday.
Mrs. Joe Lorhman and daughter
NOFmd jean, IctuEueu 1ioHi A>S'H'"
Friday.
The. 16Sth Rainbow band gave a
concert Saturday afternoon here. A
good crowd was in town.
Miss Sophia Kleaveland went tc
Webster City Friday.
Several people from here attended
the concert in Webster City by the
16Sth Rainbow band
Merlin Williams has arrived home
from overseas, haying received his dis
charge.
Rev. w. L. Wisseler of Gilbert spent
Wednesday in town.
Miss Marguerite Kahl returned Fri
day from Cleat Lake where she has
been visiting.
Mrs. Stanley !.Withers of Sioux City
is visiting at tire home Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. o. 'Ostrem.
E. Rifen purchased the residence
property on King street known as the
Miller place. Consideration, $1,72O.
There will be a reunion of all those
who graduated under Supt. E. G. Clark
at the Gilbert Knudson home Tuesday,
August 5th.
Mrs. Chas. Cole of Candy, Mimi, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Harmon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hanson and Mr..
O. Ostrem and daughter Carrie attend
ed the funeral of the late Mr.. kalselm
at Story City.
Miss Ida Iverson of Chicago is visit
ing at the home of her brother liver.
Morris Devander< has just arrived
here from France.
Bert ,Foval of yRolfe spent Sunday at
his home here.
Miss Adele Foval went to Des Moines
Saturday to purchase her fall stock
of millinery goods. .
Leonard Hanson of Sioux City spent
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ole Hanson. u
10 stock was shipped out OF her Sat
urday on account of the strike.
Aug. 4. FAo5
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Send Exhibits to Fair.

Consolidated school exhibits are go
ing to play no small part in the JUNO,
display work at the state fair in Des
Moines, according to Il. G. Bishop OF
Iowa State college. who is superintcn-
dent of junior work at the fair.
Many of these schools have shown
intentions of entering and it is def
nitely known that some of these exhi-
bits are in the hands of Secretary A. Il
Corey who is in charge of the fair. 9th
err exhibits are on the road now.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Real Estate Transfers.

J. w. Young and VT to NJ. Il. McCol
lough-w S it lot :Ss3 # lots ant
z and strip blk q u. & p r. II. Ado
w. C.-$6,OOO.
Maggie L. Smith to Mary r. Harri.
w u lot and e 1-3 lot Z blk II w
C.-$3,5OO.
Sarah L. Sullivan, guard. to w. J
Zittelpll-guard dot 1 blk ? " bill
Z and 1, ., 3, 4, 5, Z, s, Is bill
s Park Add W. C.-$1.
Angelina Avery and hush to Chas
w. Clair-lots 8, 4 blk 2 College Add
Jewell-$2,5 800.
John McCarlcy to Nathan Z. Lobal
lot blk . Williams-$1, 800.
Lynda +. Cash and hush to George
C. Tucker-lot 10 and all 8 ex II G2 f
Odell and w. Add w. C.-$1 800.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Somebody is going to hold the sack
next March. Are you going to be the
one to have that bargain farm on your
hands?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Money to Loan on Improved Farms.
500 per acre on good Iowa farms
at six per cent. See or write w. w.
Pearce, Webster City, Iowa. 5-13d-j-f-tf
5-13d-j-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Jellies and jams save butter and
taste mighty good any day in the year
A wise housekeeper has plenty Of them
in her preserve closet.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Rainy days in summer are excellent
times to spend in putting he tractor in
shape for the fall blowing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

ment station at Ames, the annual yield
was increased practically one ton an
acre by cultivation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Did you ever think of the mass of
bulletins sent for the asking?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

For sale-an improved. quarter, very
good land, price $237.5O per acre: Il
real snap. A. +. Schrader. diff
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

The Isis theatre was open yesterday
afternoon and last evening. the film
shown being For Better-for Worse. y
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
FARM DEPARTMENT.
Conducted by the County Agent.

Look at the wormy apples now and
resolve to spray next year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Remember that the tractor has lot
of fall blowing and belt work to do yet
this year. Maybe little looking over
would be good thing
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Hawk went to
Kamrar Saturday afternoon to WISH
at the II E. Ryland home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
Young Hens Best LAYERS.

There are people who have .ne RICH:
variety of fowls. who house and feed
them properly, and yet who cannot oh
tain eggs early i'll the winter because
their fowls are too old. 1t is seldom
that it pays to keep hens for laying af-
ter they are two and a half years old !;
not that they will not give profit, but
that younger fowls will give greater
profit
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Mrs. H. +. WiDterfield, Miss Estelle
Winterfield and Mrs. +. d. Brinton
of Ellsworth were visitors in Webster
City Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04

Runaways are caused often ny the
careless handling Of the horse \ lit
tie time spent in putting buckle On
the harness is often we'll repaid!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-08-04
DAILY, MARKETS
Furnished by f. w. Wagner 4 Company
from their Fort Dodge Office. II.
M. Sharpe, Manager.
AFTERNOON GRAIN LETTER.

Chicago, Aug. 4-Markets are helped
by reports of large Oat sales for export.
The close however, is remaining unset
tied. Many believe that grains will
hold bulges for few days.
The weather forecast predicts show
ers in many sections.
The government report is due ut Is
Chicago time the Sth.
La Sale street talks freely over the
wage row and the comments are bull.sh
on grain.
Beyond fair to liberal bulgcs. NJ par
ticular advances are expected.
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Hogs 10000. Top $22S5.
Cattle 1000. Steady.
Sheep 1900. Steady.
Hogs left over 1899.
RANGE IN PRICES.
Open High Low Close
Sept. 1872 1.S2 1T 179a
Dec LA 1.4 1.4s4 ,14sa
May 1.45s 80 LAG 1.4Sa
Oats
Sept. TIA 7os 1oa ia
Dec. 752 ~ rs 13s
May Is 70 16a 764
Cash corn cents lower and cash
oats 3 to 4 cents lower.
LOCAL MARKET.
Shelled corn 10
Wheat -----------------$l.5O to 500
Barley
Rutter -----------. 40
Eggs ------------------- ~"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
HOOVER ASSURED THE BRITISH PRICES NOT
 DUE TO BROTHERS

LONDON, Jan. 13.-Herbert C. Hoover, American Food Administra- tor, on his visit to England as sured the people of this country that the high cost of food was not due to profiteering by farmers in the United States. The statement he issued to the British press shows that the guaranteed price of grain to the American farmer not only is smaller than the guarantee to the British farmer but the Ameri- cans yield is fifty per cent. less an acre. If the British shipping rate. MT Hoover said had increased only pro rata to the American farmers increase, the cost of wheat in Eng land would be about $2S quarter 'of 4s0 pounds, instead of the present $26.75.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
BOARD IN SESSION

NEW YORK, Jan 13-The Federal War and Labor Board has convened here in answer to the request Of President Wilson, and decided over the objections of private harbor boat putes between harbor employers and their crews, which resulted in last weeks strike. Sixteen thousand mar inc workers are interested. William Howard Taft is presiding at the boarf meeting and announced that thC Board recommel Is the owners tC comply with the Boards rulings or the mems demands for living wage and basis of eight hours a day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
sHRINERS TO DANCE.

The Southeastern Alaska Shrine Club holds its first dance and so- cial since the quarantine was lift ed, Wednesday evening, January 18th at the Rosselle Studio, Main street between Front and Second beginning at 9 o'clock. The club has provided good music, eats and will display a number of it's new vite Mason and lady. Members of the club must wear their fez or be heavily penaiizeG, is the edict from the executive committee.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
ITALIAN LABOR MISSION TOURING
 THE UNITED STATES

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13.-The italian Labor Mission now touring the United States represents all parts of Italy and most of the lead ing central labor bodies of the country. There are eight promi- nent members of the Socialist and Labor movement in the Mission identified with the pro-war organ nations, Italian Socialist Union snd Italian Union of Labor, ol which Edmondo Rossoni is secre- tary and who was connected before the war with the Italian labor movement in America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
LARGEST WHEAT
 FARM IN WORLD IS
 IN MONTANA STATE

GREAT FALLS, Mont, Jan. 13. Wheat will be harvested next fall from one of the world'sh largest farms comprising about 100000 acres of Indian lands in Montana and Wyoming. Of this big tract, about 33,0O0 acres of irrigated land have been plowed and seeded, and the remainder it is announced will be cultivated during the com ing summer
 The land is located on the Crow Blackfeet and Fort Peck reserva- tions in Montana and the Wing River reservation in Wyoming. To make this land productive a cor poration with $2,000,0OO capital was organized last spring when Thomas D. Campbell, a North Da- kota farmer, conceived the idea oi cultivating the thousands of acres of the Indian lands in Montana and Wyoming. He lacked capital but obtained the approval and assist ance of the Secretary of the Inter for, Franklin K. Lane and J. P Morgan and other leading New York bankers. The corporation was then formed with several oi these bankers as members of the board of directors and MT. Camp bell as president.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
STILL ANOTHER INVENTION BY
 AN AMERICAN
Navy Department Reveals Apparatus by Which Messages Send Under
 the Ground.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The Navy Department has disclosed the use ol an underground through wireless during the war, which is regarded as major scientific advance, oi fully as much importance as the new radio-telephone for aviators invented by Americans.
 The new system so far has beer used only for receiving messages Submarines by the aid of trailing wires have been enabled to receive messages while submerged.
 James Rogers, a scientist of Mary land, is the inventor of the appar atus.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
MARINE WORKERS
 HAVE DECIDED TO
 RETURN TO WORK
They Have Decided to Submit Their Differences to an
 Arbitration
 Board.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The War and Labor Board requested New York marine workers to return tc work, pending a decision. Saturday it was decided to hold a hearing or Monday.
 In case the boat owners refuse tC arbitrate with the harbor workers most likely the Government will op crate the tugs and lighters.
 The action of the board was fol lowed by a request received from President Wilson, owing to the fac that little progress is being made il shipping and in landing soldiers who are arriving from Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
EMPEROR OF SAHARA" IS KILLED BY WIFE
 IN HIS APARTMENTS

WESTBURY. N. r., an. 13 -- Jacques LeBaudy, called the "Em peror of Oahra." because in 1903 he tried to establish a kingdom on the coast of Africa, was shot and killed by his wife in fashionable Long Island colony, He was the son of the late sugar king of France He had separated from his wife
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
SUPREME COURT HOLDS BONE DRY LAW WILL
 BE CONSTITUTIONAL
Two Justices Dissent from the Ma. jority Opinion That h. terferes with State
 Rights.

WASHINGTON, Jan 13.-The Unit cd States Supreme Court has held that the bone dry prohibition amend ment prohibits interstate commerce transportation of intoxicants into dry States for beverage purposes
 Justices McReynolds and Clark il dissenting, held that the amendment was meddling with the State af fairs beyond the power of the Fed eral Court They say that the law would nullify State statutes. which permit limited quantity of liquor to be brought in for personal use.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
MILLIONS STOLEN
 FROM WAR FUNDS BY ORGANIZATIONS
investigations Carried on by the District Attorney in New York State Are
 Startling.

NEW YORK. Jan. 13-The story of how social climbers" consisting oi boys of a society of parasites at tached themselves to war charity work and stole and squandered mil lions of dollars, contributed for wal sufferers, is told by Assistant Dis trict Attorney Kilroe, in a report after Investigating 534 war charity boards
 He said that over s5,OOO, 900 was actually stolen in a year. Three hun dred and eighty-four organizations closed as a result of the investiga tions carried on.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
SHRINE DANCE.

Semi-monthly dance of the South eastern Alaska Shrine Club will be held Wednesday, January 18th st Rosselle Studio, Main street, start ing at o'clock. Nobles must wear their Fez and each Noble may in- vite Mason and lady. There will be good music, eats and new deco rations. (adv-2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
BULGARIA LOSSES DURING THE WAR
 ARE GIVEN OUT

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Jan. 13.-(Asso- cited Press) -Bulgaria's losses in the war for killed and missing is 1O1,224; wounded, 1,152,399; prison CTS, 10,S25.
 Many of the prisoners during the retreat to Macedonia were killed and are not included. It is believed if these were counted it would bring the total of prisoners up to 90,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
AMERICAN PAPERS
 WANT REDUCTION
 IN PAPER PRICE

BOSTON, Jan. 9.-Four hundred publishers, through their associa- tion, the American Newspaper Publishers Association, have peti- toned tie attorncy-general to ask TOT reopening of the news-print case by the Federal Trade Commits sioh on the ground that the costs or production are not as great as the manufacturers represented them to be. The publishers wish lower selling prices for news-print fixed
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
WILL RETURN TO WORK

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-The Marine and harbor workers voted to return to work pending a settlement under. taken by the War and Labor Board
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
THE FRENCH LOAN.

PARIS, Jan. 13.-Nominal capi- tai subscribed to the French libera- tion loan now exceeds 30,OOO,OOO francs (s6.O00. .O00, ,0o0). represent ing an effective capital of 21,50o,- 100000 francs (s4.300, ,000, ,00O).
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13
THE STRIKE ENDS

NEW YORK, Jan. 13-The harbor workers, strike has ended. Fifteen thousand marine workers have agreed to return to work, pending an agree ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13

The telephone number of ths Gift Shop is a6S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13

Today's News Today-In Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-01-13

The work of the American Red Cross workers during the world war won the admiration of every one alike. In one of the accompanying pictures one of the Red Cross ladies . shown distributing fruit to the hungry boys at base hospital at St Denis, England. Another shows an American Red Cross lady bring ing fruit, cheer and consolation to tho wounded at the base hospital in St Denis, England.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-10-25
NO LONGER MISTRESS OF SEAS
Great Britain's Supremacy Passing
Into New Hands, Says Ma
val Expert.

In Great Britain fear is being felt
that the trident of the ocean Is pass
ing into new hands This at least is
the note sounded by Archibald Hurd,
the naval expert. writing in the Lon
don Daily Telegraph.
at is an arresting fact" he says.
that, judged by the strength Of its
battle squadrons in active commits
sion. this country's supremacy has at
least temporarily passed away.
THE United States has now in com
mission 81 battieships. and Washing
ington plans to have 20 next year, the
reduction in number being balanced
by the increased power of some of
the ships now approaching compile
ton.
ave have in n similar state of read
mess 90 battleships and five cruisers,
and in accordance with the order
published with reference TO reduction
to a reserve basis. our instantly ready
battle force will fall at an early date
to 16 ships. 10 of them forming the
Atlantic fleet and the other six cruising
In the Mediterranean. 1t may be some
what of an affrOnt to our national
pride that we should have reached this
secondary position at sea-"
Mr.. Hurd consoles himself with the
reflection that the British admiralty
is saving money.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1919-10-25
Utilizing Suns Heating Power.

Many attempts have been made to
utilize the heating power Of the sun
for engines, writes Charles G. Abbot.
in the Youths Companion. Sun
power pumping plants have been run
eXperimentally on large scale in Cal
ifornia, New Mexico and Egypt. In
some sOlar-power plants the rays are
concentrated on steam boilers by mir
rOrs. In Others the sun heats shall
low pools of water with blackened
bottoms, and the hot water is used 70
run sulphur-dioxide or other low-pres-
sure engines. The great trouble is
that the first cost of the large con-
trivances for collecting solar heat and
the small efficiency Of the engines on
Grating within such narrow ranges of
temperature make solar plants a little
too costly to compete with other
sources of power.