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The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
Height of Sea Waves.

The records of average height in
feet observed at sea are approximate
ly equal to half the velocity of the
wind in statute miles per hour. For
those occasions on which the wind has
had as full opportunity as it ever en-
joys of doing its work, direct proper
tionality still holds good, but the CON
stant is higher, 1t has been found
that seven-tenths best satisfies the
available observations between a
strong breeze and a whole gale. The
same simple proportion, however, does
not hold when dealing with the heights
corresponding to the gentlest breezes.
The highest waves finally formed are
those travelling at a velocity which Is
equal, within the error of observation,
to that of the wind. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
Hunterdon County and Nearby

Twenty-Five head of horses were
sold by horse dealer, E. Dale Opdycke
at Frenchtown, at an average $27716
per head.
Allen & Company of Milford, kill
ed beef weighing 1860 pounds. This
is one of the largest animals ever
killed at the local slaughter-house,
and was brought in by Charles Tharp,
of near Pattenburg.
Russell Sewers, of Milford, is i'm
proving from serious attack of blood
poison caused by running a piece of
steel in his hand while at work in the
Porcelain Plant.
The American Legion of French
town has rented the large second story
room over Worman's Hall where they
will hold their meetings and establish
Public Library.
Rev. Harry j. Iobst, formerly pas
tor of the Cokesbury Methodist
Church, and a former assemblyman
from Hunterdon County, withdrew
from the Newark Conference men,
bership last Friday. Approval of his
request for location, under authority
of Chapter 169 of the Discipline, was
granted during an executive session.
Although the reasons actuating the
withdrawal were not brought before
the conference, it is understood that
his decision is the result of difficulties
with the congregation, which promp-
ted him to resign several months ago
and enter in the management of
garage at Lebanon.
P. Davis Reed, Grand Davis and A.
c. Durling of Whitehouse, went to
Bernardsville and met the New Jer-
sey Power and Light Company and
discussed the proposition of lighting
the district. The lighting company
will Immediately have contract
written which they will submit to the
lighting commissioners for approval
and signatures. The lighting compan-
les state that they can see no reason
why we should not have light by mid
summer.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02

One Sunday in the late fall I took
my sweetheart to the country to call
on one of her cousins, who owned a
farm on which were some chestnut
trees. During the afternoon, we gath
cred chestnuts, filling everything that
would hold chestnuts, even to my
OvercOat pockets.
That night we all drove to a neigh
boring village to church. / was hold
ing my overcoat on my lap when the
audience arose during the prayer
service. The preacher had just begun
his prayer when a noise like a Lewis
machine gun broke upon our ears.
In arising, l had taken hold of the
overcoat, turning it upside down and
spilling the chestnuts, which rolled to-
ward the pulpit amid the giggles of
the ysunger couples, and to my utter
borror. Is it any wonder l was after
wards called "Chestnuts" in that COM
munity yf-Chicago Tribune.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
Poison Gas Born by Accident.

Some years ago a disastrous fire
followed a chemical explosion at
Greisheim, near Frankfort t-on-the-
Main, in Germany.
Fire engines came rushing up,
but as they approached the men
were seen to fall from their seats.
Spectators running after them drop
ped as if shot, and meanwhile the
blaze increased, involving fresh
buildings, and even crossing the
river into the village of Schwan-
helm.
What had happened was this:
The sudden mixture Of watts of
different chemicals under intense
heat had filled the air with a gas of
so terribly poisonous nature that
those who came within it's deadly in
tluence were suffOcated at once. Fifty
one dead, and three times that num-
ber injured, was the result of that
terrible fire. This accident led to the
use of poison gas in warfare.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
Hatshopsu-Pharaoh.

VINO antedated De Lesseps (1S69)
by 1000 years in digging the Suez
canal? A woman. Hatshopsu-Pha-
raoh. She ascended the throne of
Egypt with her brother, Thothmes II,
about 1900 b. c. Her courage and ca
pacity brought the reins of govern
ment into her own hands. AT the
death of Thothmes she was the mas
ter spirit of the age. The dominant
woman built the splendid terraced
rock temple of Dair-el-Bahari on the
Iheban plain. Her chief glory was
in sending an expedition to the Land
OF Punt Ophir) by way of the Red
sea. A woman dug the first Suez
canal, and as the expedition returned
up the Nile the shouts that greeted
the queen (who always wore the habil-
iment of the male) was the first God
save the king" in history!
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
HoW'S This +?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see
great improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh Send
for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02

about is foolishness, but to take stock
in company organized by men you
know to be reliable is to grasp an op-
portunity. The Fidelity is offering
limited amount of stock at $1.00 per
share. Its office is 80 Main street,
Pennington, N. j., and you may sub
scribe for stock by letter or by calling
personally. Liberty Bonds are ac-
cepted at par in payment for stock.
Adv.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
Ask Your Soldier Boy How "Cooties'
Got Such a Hold.

He'll tell you that the battlefronts
of Europe were swarming with rats,
which carried the dangerous vermin
and caused our men misery. Don't let
rats bring disease into your home.
When you see the first one get RAT
SNAP. That will finish them quick.
Three sizes, 25c, SOC, $1.00. Sold and
guaranteed by
John G. Cryer, Estate.
]. Joseph Henry.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
Bucks County and Nearby

A meeting to organize League of
Women Citizens at Yardley will be
held Friday afternoon. April End,
at 2.30 o'clock, in the Council room of
the Municipal Building. Mrs. Theresa
Ross, of Doylestown, chairman of
the County League, and Mrs. Warren
Tryon, of Langhorne, vice chairman
of the lower district will be the speak
ers.
Discovering smoke issuing from
the roof of the Shaw school, near
Quakertown, Earl R. HiXson, imme-
diately notified the teacher, who safe
ly marched her pupils out of the
burning structure, which was saved
by bucket brigade of the older boys,
and Mr.. Hixon. 1t is believed the fire
started from a disjointed pipe.
David S. Lovett, for many years
proprietor of the Temperance house
at Washington's Crossing, died Mon
day morning. He was II years old
and member of the Uncas Lodge
No. 426, 1. o. o. F., of Yardley, and
Council No. 1913, Jr. o. U. M, of Ii
tusville.
The property belonging to the Jo-
seph Downie estate, on York street,
Hatboro, has been purchased by Har-
ry Mauer, of Horsham. John w.
Hooker, who has been occupying the
property, has purchased the John
Traub property on Moreland avenue
and will remove thereto.
Roads in Bedminster are in bad con-
dition. One man who tried to go from
Tohicken Park to Bedminsterville in
an automobile, got stuck in the mud
up to the axle. Upon returning he
said horses were used to pull out six
cars near that place.
Sellersville Beard of Trade met on
Thursday night. Burgess Alexander
Miller was elected president to sue
ceed E. E. Althouse, ex-county treas
urer, who had been re-nominated but
begged strongly to be excused, having
held the office the past seven years.
The other officers were reelected:
William S. Schlichter, vice president;
Raymond NJ Freed, secretary, and
Charles F. Jacoby, treasurer.
Luke REILLY Says, "The Rat Died Be-
fore Reaching the River"
"Since moving near the river 2
years ago, we've always used RAT
SNAP. Watched vicious water rat,
nibbling at RAT-SNAP outside the
house. About Is minutes later he
darted off for the water, to cool his
burning stomach, but he died before
reaching it." Three sizes, 25c, SOC,
$1.00. Sold and guaranteed by
John G. Cryer, Estate.
]. Joseph Henry.
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02

A clean healthy skin is desired by
every woman. BLISS NATIVE
HERB will quickly produce it. Sal
low complexion is caused by DISORD-
Erred STOMACH. BILIOUSNESS,
CONSTIPATION, IMPURE BLOOD,
RHEUMATISM. These can be cor
rected by taking the vegetable remedy
BLISS NATIVE HERB TABLETS.
Each box contains a GUARANTEE
coupon, and is sealed with blue seal
bearing signature of ALONZO o.
BLISS. For sale by all leading drug
gists in boxes containing 200 doses
for $100 and a smaller size for$.5O.
Made by A. o. BLISS CO., WASH
INGTON, D. C. 6
The Lambertville record., 1920-04-02
'The Rats Around My Place Were
Wise" Saws John Tuthill.

"Tried everything to kill them.
Mixed poison with meal, meat, cheese,
etc. Wouldn't touch it. Tried Rat
SNAP, inside of ten days got rid of
all rats" You don't have to mix
RAT SNAP with food. Saves fussing
bother. Break a cake of RAT SNAP,
lay it where rats scamper. You will
see no more. Three sizes, 25c, soc,
$1.00. Sold and guaranteed by
John G.. Cryer, Estate.
J. Joseph Henry.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03

grand total Of $~17,1192S. The Baptist
church at Stratford reports S936.oO
raised for the fund while in the midst
of the experience of changing pastors.
This brings the Baptist quota III Ham
ilton. county to the grand total OF
$1SyO5G.1S Much Baptist ground Is
vet to be gone over, and the committees
Of the local church are strong in the
faith that the total amount asked from
them will be raised. All the reports
were received with cheers.
With the aid Of the Stereopticon, Dr.
r. r. Chipperfield Of the Methodist
church set forth some Of the significant
facts Of the background Of the inter
church appeal. The slides had been
shown before in Webster City, but last
night they made a much stronger ap-
peal than on previous occasions. Few
or slides were used, more time was
left for exposition and the message OF
the slides went home. The meeting
closed with the benedictiOn by DIR.
Chippertield, and the large congrega-
ton dispersed, feeling that the meet
ing had been a great success.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03
Ikanlrar.

Grover Gilbert of .Ames spent Tues.
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
l.. Gilbert.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Gerber were pas
sengers to Webster City Tuesday.
Mrs. Harold Henderson and children
of Fort Dodge arrived Wednesday with
L. p. Henderson.
Mrs. MILFORD Groves was a Webster
City caller Wednesday.
Miss Lydia Lester was a business
caller in Webster City Monday.
Miss Annie Hanson of Jewell visited
Thursday with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Kennedy and
children returned to their home iii Calf
Tuesday afteri a few days visit with
relatives here.
Mrs. A. j. Olthoff returned home
Tuesday from a visit with relatives at
Independence. Her mother accom-
panied her home for a visit.
Floyd Pierce was a business caller
here Friday.
Mrs. Farnham returned to her
home in FarnhamviIle Thursday after
a few days visit with her son, }. a
Farnham and family.
Mrs. G. O. Kennedy and little sol
were passengers to Webster City Sat
urday.
Miss Jennie DcGroot spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wells.
II. A. Henderson Of Fort Dodge
spent Sunday with his family hero
and father, L. Z. Henderson.
Mrs. Margaret Kahley returned tf
her home in Dcs Moines Friday after q
visit with her sister, Mrs. G. X. Brill
Miss Grace Arnold and Miss Ellel
lKayser of Webster'City visited Sunda!
with Florence Jaycox.
VIM. Hanson returned home las'
Eweek from California, where he spent
the winter.
Gale Rerryhill Of Liycrmore spent
Sunday with his parents, MIR. ana MIS-
l.. G. Berryhill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hanson visited
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nels Hanson.
Miss Lola Hyslope was a passenger
TO Webster City Saturday.
Walter Terrell of Webster City wal
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03
Williams Items.

Miss Jennie Meyers will be vale
dictorian Of the graduating class and
Miss Mary Welsh salutatorian. We
are looking forward to two good adj
dresses from these able students.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hurd and baby
came Wednesday for a visit at the
home Of the formers parents, MI. and
Mrs. Ruben Hurd. Mrs. Hurd and the
baby had been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Gibbons, in Wis
%c0nSin, and her husband came. on from
Columbus, Mont. Mr.. Hmrd, although
IL young pan. has already distinguish
ed himself by his election to the house
of representatives of Montana.
Robt. Peltz of Harrisburg was in
town on business Friday.
Peter Rolling and Chas. NJ. Trum-
bauer are both serving on the. jury this
week. Mrs. Trumbauer accompanied
her husband to the county seat.
Mary Hendricks of near Galena is
lefe lOf II WISH Will HcL nloIheA' MIS-
Ricke.
The box social Friday evening was
n great success for the four organiza-
tons that planned it. 1923 were taken
in as a result of the sale Of boxes and
since then others have donated enough
to the fund to make it considerably
higher. While not enough was raised
to pay for the piano, everyone is salts
fled with the generous way in which
people responded. \ nice program OF
songs, readings and selections by the
orchestra was given before the auction.
C. w. Marvel was not. able to get down
from Webster City and so VIM. Foran
acted as a%uctiOneer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCarley return
cd from Chicago Friday, where they
had been for a short trip.
Jess Smith. an uncle OF Mrs. n. Mel
Ison, arrived here Wednesday from the
Philippine Islands where he has been
with the army. The young man is Wis
|iting at the Albert Holt and Nels
Nelson homes.
Mrs. Agnes Ricke and Thos. Blodgett
were united in marriage Friday even
ing at st. Mary's parsonage, Rev. }. }.
IO'Meara officiating. The newly weds
left Saturday morning for Kansas
City where they will spend a few days
before going on to Hannibal, No., for
a visit with relatives OF the groom
+! Friends of the contracting parties wish
, them all the happiness possible.
Miss Vida Martinson came from Des
Moines Saturday for an over Sunday
visit at the home of her mother, Mrs
l.. Martinson.
Mrs. Flossie Riley and little nephew
Harley and niece, Della Woods, were
Iowa Falls visitors Friday.
The disciples of Ike Walton have
unearthed their old fishing tackle and
are going about their daily duties
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03

with the rapt light Of Il devotee in
their eyes; and by these signs you
know they are looking for an excuse
to flee from home cooking, reading
lamps and canned music and take up
their abode with other primitive men
and earth worms on the damp bank
OF son little stream OF water. After
the spell passes they sneak back home
and lay three clammy little fish full
OF bones on the family altar and resti-
tuition is made, or they think it is,
which is the same thing.
Miss Janice Hanlon came home
from Iowa Falls for an over Sunday
visit at the parental home.
DR.. and Mrs. w. p. Bossenberger
and Mrs. B. Upman were Iowa Falls
visitors Friday.
Prof. 7. A. Lynd was a west bound
passenger Saturday evening.
Clayton Whalen went to Fort Dodge
Sunday for Il visit with a friend.
The w. G. r. U. met at the home Of
Mrs. Olive Thompson and held its first
lesson in citizenship-taking up the
caucus, convention and primary and
thoroughly discussing them. II you do
not know how many delegates your
party is entitled to at the national
convention, ask the women. These
studies are. to be entirely non-partisan.
although arrangements may be made
later on to have the principles OF the
different parties discussed by able
party opponents.
Miss Caroline BOssenberger has been
offered the position Of night supervisor
of Mary Thompson hospital, Chicago,
but has not yet decided about accept
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03
A WELL ATTEND
ED Meeting
Report Meeting of Inter-
church Campaign is
Held at the Baptist
Church.
WAS UNION MEETING
Much Interest is Created in
Reports From City and
Country.

The report meeting of the inter-
church campaign was well attended
last night at the Baptist church. 1t
was a union meeting of the Baptist,
Methodist, United Brethren and Con-
gregatiOnal churches and the purpose
Of IT was to hear reports of the can
vass for the various quotas asked for
in the current drive. Rev. l.. f. Viets
of the Baptist church presided, Rev.
d. w. Swender of the United Brethren
church read the scripture lesson and
Rev. Arthur Metcalf of the Congrega-
tional church offered prayer. Warren
b. Dodge sang an effective solo and
the choir led the congregation in the
singing of significant hymns. "A fine
spirit was manifest throughout the
program. ,
The Reports.
After the devotional exercises much
interest vas created by various re
ports from city and county covering
the results of the financial drive. The
local United Brethren churches are
still first to be over the top, not only
among churches in Hamilton county
but they also have the honor to be the
first of the churches Of their order
throughout the. state to Oversubscribe
their quota. The report Of the pastor
for the three churches of the charge
was received with cheers. For the
Congregational churches of the county,
Rev. Metcalf reported them all certain
to go well over the top. Bad roads
had delayed the canvass in country
districts but what was known of the
canvass of harrisburg and Jewell
made it certain that both churches will
raise more than their quota. The re-
suit of the canvass for the local Con-
gregational church was reported by
Henry Teget, chairman OF the drive.
With considerable territory still to
hear from the local church will be
more than over the top when the work
is completed.
Interest last night conferred largely
in the. outcome Of the local Baptist
drive. The pastor spoke effectively OF
the impressiveness Of the figures OF the
quota for the Webster City church
SOS, 72O. Alfred Rasmussen reported
the progress made. Baptist committees
raised yesterday the sum OF $2,2ol.S3.
Added to sums already reported this
brings Baptist subscriptions to the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03

a business caller here Friday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. +. King and chill
drcn visited Sunday at the Henry
Hendricks home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Kennedy visited
Sunday with their son Lee and family.
north of town.
w. T.. Studley was a Webster City
caller Saturday.
Fred Studley shipped a load of stock
to the Chicago market Saturday. lie
accompanied the shipment.
May 3.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03
Three MORE
BALL PLAYERS
Webster City Base Ball AS
ISOLATION Hires Three
new men for the
Monarch Team.
SEASON STARTS SOON
Amateur Game Lost by
Cooney's Team to Reg
ulars.

The Webster City Base Ball associ-
alton has secured the services of three
new men-all prOfessionals-who will
materially strengthen the Monarch
team this season.
One of these men in Reggie Brown,
a former Wetsern League infielder and
left handed first baseman. He has also
had considerable experience as a SOUTH
paw pitcher. Casey Coffin has also
signed up with the Monarchs. Casey
formerly played with the Central AS
+, ISOLATION team at Waterloo and at
Kansas City played with the American
Association team. He plays infield
and pitches and played his last semi
pro ball with the old Webster City
Nationals in 1917, when this city had
an all-salaried team. The third new
man just secured is ]. f. Wood, a
backstop formerly, With the Three
l League and Texas State league. He
also played the season Of 1917 with
the Central Association.
These three men lin addition to the
two pitchers. secured some time ago,
together with the tbbei,hf help Of five or six
local men are expected to give Web
ster City n strong semi-pro. team this
season, in the opinion Of Manager VIM.
Randolph.
- Coed Competition.
The Monarchs this season are iigur-
ing on plenty of real competition near
by. There are fourteen towns within
a radius of from GO to 10 miles which
are all to have salaried or part salari-
ed teams. Among the closest of these
towns are Stratford, Luverne, Thor,
Alden, Boone, Marshalltown, Ogden,
Jefferson, Waterloo, Mason City,
Garner, GOwrie, Newell and Fort
Dodge.
Manager Randolph has not officially
announced the personnel of the local
men to play on the team. Among the
leading c%Ontenders for berths at the
present time, however, are Sucher, Tat
ham, Mertz, Black, Roper, Parks and
Lanahon. Hank Moose, veteran, back
stop and first baseman, does not expect
to be able to get away from his farm
work until the middle CT latter part
of the season.
!. Amateur Game.
Yesterday an exciting amateur game
was played at Riverside park by Coon
rods business men and clerks and a
picked team Of men trying out for the
Monarchs. CoOney's team was over
ywhelmingly defeated. The features of
the game were the fast fielding and
heavy hitting ok Cooney and Jack
Burns. iBritsop and Boeye were bat
.%teries for the Caoney team and Thomp-
son and Mesclher for the Monarchs.
Thompson let out on only a few balls,
but he thoroughly convinced the crowd
that he is easily getting back into his
,olu 1orni. ~ .Lox:'~ =
The Monarchst expect to start their
regular season about May Is OF "A.
The soliciting committee expect this
week to complete their campaign of
raising money.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03
DAILY MARKETS
by The Trans Mississippi
Grain Company, H. II. Audley.
Manager. Phone 340.

Manager. Phone $40.
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.
Receipts of butter and eggs are more
nearly approaching normal, but con-
ditions are still disturbed by the
Transportation situation.
The butter market is easier n lOw-
er prices have prevailed in the large
consuming cenSers.
Egg prices during the week have
been well sustained, but the market
turned toward the end of the week.
General quality of eggs is not as good
as il was last month and it is expected
that May eggs will go into storage at
lower values than prevailed at the
end of April.
Stocks of frozen poultry are much
lighter than a year ago and trade Will
have to make up the deficiency with
fresh poultry. 1t is expected ina
values will be well sustained for the
next month or two.
Live poultry prices on New York II
Chicago markets have declined, due TO
the arrivals of larger supplies, which
have been held back by the transpOr-
tation situation. This has been re-
fiected somewhat, in the lower prices
for life poultry in producing territor-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03

Phone, see or write George Jewett,
527 Webster street, for tomato, cabbage,
cauliaower, celery, pepper, pimento,
egg plant, ground cherry, beets and
parsley plants. Set cabbage, celery and
eaulifOwer now. Leave orders for
sweet potato plants. Phone 3571.
1d6f1j1x
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03

Mrs. Jesse Segar returned Saturday
evening from a weeks visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Robert MaxOn sand
family, in Bows.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-03
Why Suffer With Piles?

Free information how to rid your
self OF this troublesome affliction sent
on request. Ruegnitz Drug company,
;. Webster City, Iowa. 2Sd6jIfI