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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20
SEND FOOD AND CLOTHING.

Organizations in this country that
are seeking funds with which to relieve
destitution in Europe and Asia are do
Jig Il most cOn,mendable work and the
people generally ought to respond to
appeals as generously as they can. The
money subscribed ought to be used in
buying food and clothing in this coun-
try, of which we have a large surplus,
and in sending these supplies to re-
gions where they are needed. Some
thing the people can eat and wear is
far more necessary than money, be-
sides we need the money here at home
to keep the wheels Of industry and
commerce revolving. If a few millions
Of bushels of corn ground into corn
meal. a few millions of pounds or ham
and bacon and beef supplies that
would not spoil could be sent to the
starving victims of famine and short
age il would relieve the distress and at
the same time help dispose of the sur
plus in the United States that is add
ing to the financial difficulties of various
interests here at home. Owing to re-
stricted business and commerce all
over the world the railroads and ocean
lines are now able TO handle more
traffic and the things the poor people
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20
EXPORTS OF MANUFACTURES.

Manufactures continue to increase
the proportion which they form in our
export trade. They actually formed
over 81 per cent of our total domestic
exports in the ten months ending with
October, 1920, against As per cent in
the calendar year 1919, Al per cent in
the fiscal year preceding the war, Al
per cent in 1910, and 30 per cent in
1900. In fact, says statement by
The National City Bank of New York,
manufactures exported in the ten
months ending with October, 1920
were Is per cent greater in value than
in the same months of 1919, while the
remainder of the domestic merchandise
exported shows an actual decrease IN
the same period. In the ten months
ending with October. manufactures eX-
ported showed an increase of $3.50, O0O,-
600 over the same period of last year,
which all other domestic merchandise
showed an actual decline OF Sl75,OOO,-
600.
This continued growth in the ex-
ports of the finished manufactures
right down to the latest date possible
the end of October, 1920,--is especial
ly interesting in view of the expressed
belief that large part OF the growth
in our exports of finished manufac-
lures was due to the absence of Euro
pean manufactures in the nOn-manu-
featuring world and would therefore
prove but temporary when our Euro
pean rivals should begin re-exploit-
ing the Communicating field the
world over. In this return to expOrta-
ton of manufactures and the renew
ed exploitation Of the foreign field.
the manufacturing countries Of Europe
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Representative Lambert Of Wiscon-
sin has introduced bill in congress
providing for the determination of the
value of coal mines. and the machinery
used therein. If the government were
in possession of such information it
could more easily arrive at the con-
clusiOn of what the fair value of coal
is. Something must be done to protect
the public against a repetition of the
Outrages inflicted upon coal consumers
this year and it is evident that con-
gress is getting ready to take action
looking to that end. The sugar theft
was bad enough, but that was only 4
little sideshow affair compared to the
coal hOldup.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Nearly every governmental depart
ment eXpends mere money than con-
gress appropriates, and then we have
the deficiency appropriation bills. This
practice ought to be stopped. 1t must
be stopped The means is at hand.
Let congress enact a law to Jail all
governmental authorities who are re-
sponsible for the expenditure Of sums
beyond appropriations, and then see
that the laws are enforced. 1t ought
to be made embeZZlement for the head
Of Il department to consent to the ex-
penditure of more money than his de-
partment is authorized to eXpend.
The budget system would help some.
but there must he more drastic meas
ures taken to hold the spendthrift
within bounds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

The Springfield, Mass, Republican,
mugwrmp, Wilsonite, one-fourth Re-
publican and three-fourths Democratic,
has arrived at the conclusion that War
rem G. Harding is pretty good ma
terial for president Of the United
States, if it didn't help elect him. 1t
says that 1.-THE more we see-thrOugll
the eyes Of the press-Of Senator
Harding. the better we like him. In
every step. thus far, he is fulfilling the
high hopes raised in his dignified and
allie campaign. He has poise. He is
sure of himself, but by no means self
contained. He is setting at naught
the prediction Of the unfriendly, anu
also many Of those of the friendly but
misguided or illogical. He is going to
make president of whom we may be
proud and in whom the country will
maintain confidence
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Being given control the republican
party is given a real mans job, not a
sissy boys task.-Onawa Sentinel.
The Republican party realizes that
it has real mans job before it and
it believes it has selected a real man
to lead in the work. 1t cannot be per-
formed by writing notes. by rhetorical
flights of fancy that make horse
chestnut appear as a chestnut horse.
1t is high time for the government to
get back to practical things and stop
rainbow chasing in the hope of find
ing Il panacea.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

The generous people of the country
ought OF remember the suffering in the
devastated districts Of Europe and
Asia and send Christmas present for
them. There is terrible mortality
among the children and S. will provide
food for an orphan for a month: Send
any sum you can to 'Near East Re-
lief. / Madison Avenue, New York
City" There is no question but that
your money will be placed where it
will do the most good. Such men as
William Howard Taft, Charles Evans
Hughes, Henry MOrgenthau, Elihu
Root, Oscar Strauss and others of
equal standing permit the use OF their
names as trustees of the association
flat is handling funds. These men
would not be identified with any move
ment of which there could be any sus-
picion of wrong doing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

From DeS MOines comes the report
that christmas business is the most
tiOurishing in years" That is good
news. A very different story was told
III Des AIOines a couple of weeks ago.
The Register of the 10Th instant con-
tain statements by NJ. II. Burns. vice
presidents of Harris Emery; NJ. v.
Wilkins. of the Wilkins store; Nor
man Welch. of Younker Brother: Har-
old Oransky. of the Oransky depart
ment store, and all declare that Christ
mas business is good.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

There is much talk of Herbert
Hoover being rendered place in
President Harding's cabinet. Whether
there is any foundation for the talk tho
Freeman-J ournal doesn't know. but it
hopes there is none. That Herbert
Hoover is one of the brainy men OF the
country and that he knows how to do
things and how to get others to Go
things, there is no question. He has
some of the characteristics that made
the late Theodore Roosevelt the great
est man of his generation. However,
Mr. Hoover is now filling place tina:
cannot be filled as well by any other
man. The world needs his services in
the capacity in which they are now
enlisted. He is doing more for suffer-
ing humanity than any other individ-
ual and it would be a serious mistake
fer him to accept Il cabinet position at
this time.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Down at Dubuque they are having
trouble with booze burglars who want
nothing but liquor. \ few days ago
burglar entered a house of !; promi-
nent citizen while the family were
away and only the maid on guard. The
thief forced her to search the basement
and other places in the house where
liquor might be kept. As strange as
it may appear nothing to drink strong
err than coffee could be found. Just
think of tin Dubuque. The burglar
offered to take no other valuables and
firally left very much Disguised.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

A year or so ago leaders of railroad
employees organizations told President
Wilson that the men would not insist
upon increased wages if the price of
living could be reduced. Well, the
price is now reduced. Are trainmen
and others working for roads ready to
accept a reduction in proportion to the
reduced cost OF living? If so, and they
do accept less pay, freight rate reduc-
lions ought to follow. But nobody
need postpone contemplated purchases
in anticipation of such cOnsumation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

G. A. BrunsOn of Algona is candi-
date for United States marshal for the
northern district of Iowa and was in
Webster City day or two ago in the
interest of his candidacy. He Is n
sterling Republican, good citizen
and entitled to recognition and has a
large and respectable backing. Il. +,
keltz, formerly of this city, is also ::
candidate. Frank Davis of Sioux
City, is likewise an aspirant for the
Job and so is Harry Miles of Jackson
county. Mr.. Keltz is probably the best
known of the candidates, but that fact
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Wien the legislature meets next
month almost half of it will be farm
ers-why not, they have half of the
population of Iowa.-Cedar Rapids
Republican.
If the farmers of the state do not
get a square deal at the hands Of the
next legislature it will be the fault
Of the farmer members, as they are
certainly numerous enough to put
through any reasonable legislative pro
gram. And of course they do not want
anything unreasonable.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

As might be expected, the Irish
charge the British with responsibility
for the recent big fires in Cork, and,
as also might be expected. the British
deny the soft impeachment. Possibly
the fires were started by irresponsible
persons over whom neither the gov
eminent of Ireland or that OF Britain
lad control.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

We used to laugh at the boys who
ran away from home to kill Indians.
Now we pity the girls who start west
to become movie heroines.-Des
MOines Register.
Not many of the boys who ran away
from home to kill Indians ever killed
any, and not many of the girls who are
going west to become movie herOines
will realiZe their ambitions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20
SOME IMPORTS. !,

For the ten months ending on Nov
ember first the total imports to this
country amounted to the value of
81 G92, 2S3,O37, which is the largest in
the history of the country during a
ten months period OF this total, the
United Kingdom sent us $467 100000,
and we bought Of France to the value
CT $142, 100000. Supplies received from
Canada, largely agriculture, cost us
$4S9, 100000. We paid Cuba $693,OOO,-
900 for imports, mostly sugar. Ar
gentina sent us goods and products to
the value of $19O,OOO,OOO and Brazil to
the value of $2O5,OOO.O00. Japan sold
us 1887 100000 worth and we paid the
Philippine islands $1O1, 100000. China,
too, sold us pretty good sized bill.
amounting to $179OOO,OOO and India
was a close second to China, sending
us S161, 900 900 worth. Mexico sold us
a lot of stuff also, her bill amounting
to $149,00O,OOO. Even Egypt produces
many things we want and we bought
$94 100000 worth from her. We ex-
pended $4SOOO,OOO with little Switzer-
land. with Norway $17,OOO,G0O, with
Belgium $4O,OOO,OOO and with Den
mark $16,OOO,OO0. There is hardly a
country in the world that didn't receive
liberal patronage from Old Uncle
Samuel Our total imports for the ten
months in question exceeded the rec
ord Of the same period Of 1919 by APP
proximately $1,6O0O0O,O
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

That Joliet convict who robbed
sixty sleeping guards before escaping
from the prison evidently hadn't lost
any of his cunning during his stay in
the institutiOn.-De MOineS Register.
He ought to be able TO qualify as a
trusty for the print paper manipula-
tors and coal jobbers. 1t is barely pos
sible, though. that he would be asham-
ed to be identified with such people.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Of the world need and which the Unit
ed States have in abundance ought to
be sent to them instead of sending the
money. Donations would be materially
increased, we believe, if the people UNI
derstood the money was going to be
used to buy supplies here and send to
points where needed the most.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

That Kentucky man who aimed at
his wife and shot his daughter was a
poor marksman and it's wonder the
Judy didn't hang him for that. But
perhaps he shot before he had his
mornings eyeopener and couldn't see
straight
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

There is no question but that the
world would be willing to let Russia
work out her own destiny if Russia
would show a disposition to let the
balance of the world do the same, but
the Russian government wants to
force its theories upon others.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Democratic postmasters are wonder
ing if they can deduct the amount they
contributed toward the Cox campaign
fund from their income tax. Does it
come under the head of charity or can
It be figured as local taxes? 1t really
ought to be classified as losses.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

doesn't seem to add to the probability
o. his getting the appointment. The
Tenth district ought to be for Mr..
Brunson and we arc pleased to believe
it is.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

The Chicago Daily News says that
perhaps the kind of independence the
Philippines want is that Of the son of
rich father set up and backed III
business by the old man.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

We can't understand why eggs
should be so expensive when there is
to be so little Christmas eggnog.-
Houston Post.
And since the Cherry Sisters have
quit the stage and Senator Reed has
cur Oklahoma from his calling list
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Lenine says he wants raw material
from the United States, but if reports
are true he doesn't care for any more
like Berkman and Goldman. There
is such a thing as material being en-
tirely too raw, even for Lenine.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

They tell us that the American girl
is improving in strength and vigor.
Good. She may soon be able to do the
family washing and assist mother In
the kitchen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

The conscientious directors ought
to organize and present the Hon. New
ton Baker with gold medal, showing
their appreciation of his great ser
vices.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

The ones who paid all of their in
come taxes last spring were lucky.
Many found it very difficult to get the
cash for the payment due yesterday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

What did Job know about trouble:
He never had 1920 coal bill presented
to him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Tie paper shortage indicates that
the mills of the gods have nothing on
the paper mills when it comes to
grinding slowly.-Des Moines Regis
ter.
And the mills of the devil have
nothing on the paper manufacturers
when it 0smes to charging.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

The Freeman and Journal, both
papers, per year--------------$2.50
The Daily Freeman.Jo Journal, by
mail, per year---------------s5.OO
Delivered, in city per year--$6.O0
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

nue. when revenue was one OF our
greatest needs
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Entered at the Webster City Post
office as Second Class Matter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20

Foreign Advertising Representative
THE AMERlCANP PRESS association
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-12-20
CITY FREEMAN

Issued every Monday by the Free.
nan.Journal Publishing Company
Webster City, Iowa.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-28
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF
 SURGEONS RECOGNIZED

LONDON, Aug, 2S- A silver gilt ceremonial mace, mounted with Amer ican eagles and Canadian maple leav- ,eS, has been made for presentation to the American College of Surgeons by consulting Surgenos of the British AlmicS ''in memory of mutual work ana goodfelowship in the Great War"
 The mace k four feet long and is at present at the Industrial Art Ex- hibition, KnightSbridge, for the names of 5i donors to be inscribed before it k sent to America.
 Sir Berkeley Moynihan proposed the making of the mace and Sir An thory Bowlby and Sir D'Arcy Power were prominent in carrying out the plan.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-28

and evening clothes which they took with them when they fled from Rol- ShcviSt Russia.
 "There is the spirit of the cantccn about it all," read the agents report, '"and their compatriotS and friends salute them in the usual charming manner of kissing their hands, and everyone talks with them and helps them in their serving
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-28
CULTURED WOMEN
 WAITING ON TABLE
Many,

NEW YORK, Aug" 2S- Many cultured Russian women now are acting as waitrcSScS in ConStantinople according to word receiv- cd here from an agent of the Amer ican central committee for Russian re- i;c,.
 These women still wear afternoon
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-28
ALLIED COMMISSION IS
 ASKED TO HELP IN DISPUTE

WASHINGTON, Aug, 2S- The Sc bian government has asked the United States, Great Britain, France and Italy to appoint representatives of an Allied Commission to investigate the conflict between Albania and the Jugo Slavia.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-28
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Alaskan engineering Nouthissioh Trains leave and arrive at Seward as followS:-
 SO" A. M. "Wednesday and Saturday for Roosevelt, Tunnel, Girdwc"d' Anchorage. Arrive 4:35 P. M. Mon Jay and Thursday Connections at Anchorage on Monday .,nd Friday at 7:30 A. M. for Matanuska, Wasilla, Houston, Tal- kcetna. and on "Wednesday at $50 A. II. for Matanuska, Eska ana ChiykaIoon.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-08-28

BREtkFAST, LUNCHEON and Dinner served on the Seward An choragc train in the buffet car. MIG.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04

staff position. He was regarded as
an expert in the steel industry and
during the pailous days of the war
he was summoned to Borde aux by
the government for munition work
Because of his zeal in stimulating tn
munition workers he was spontan-
eously offered by M. Millerand, the
then Minister of War, an Under-Sec-
retaryship of State. NJ. Thomas was
born forty-two years ago in the com
mune of Champigny, where his father
was a small shopkeeper.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04
IN THE DAYS NEWS

Albert Thomas, no has been unani.
mously elected Director General of
the International Labor Organization,
which body was created by the Peace
Conference and held its first meet
ing in Washington last November, is
one of the group of Frenchmen whom
the war brought to the surface where
they made themselves famous. He
owes his position to hard work. When
the war began he served his countrv
as lieutenant Of reserve in an infan-
try company. Then he obtained a
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04
TODAY's EVENTS

Centenary of the birth of David C.
Frederick, United States senator from
California.
Representative women from doz-
en- States are to gather today at Mad
ison, Wis, for the Mississippi VAL
ley Conference Of WYomen's Clubs.
A regional conference of the wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Frederick Ebert, president of the
German Republic born at Heidelberg,
40 years ago today.
Jean Richepin, famous French poet
novelist, and dramatist, born in Al
geria II years ago today.
George Brandes, Denmark's fore
most man of letters, born in Copen-
hagen, rs years ago today.
Charles E. Schaff receiver of the
Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway
Company, born in Licking county
Ohio, ga years ago today.
William A. Oldfeld, Representative;
in Congress of the Second Arkansas
district, born at Franklin, Ark, A.
years ago today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04

embracing ten of the Southern States
will begin its sessions today at Ma
con, Ga.
The mental hygiene lessons of the
war is one of the chief subjects to
be considered at the third convention
of Mental Hygiene Societies of the
United Stats and Canada, which as
sembles today in New York city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04
ONE YEAR AGO
TODAY IN THE WAR

Supreme Council referred to an ex-
pert commission the territorial claims
Of Greece.
Premier Borden pointed out the ne
cessity of concessions by the greas
powers in the League of ations.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04
received the appointment fir
supreme court of the Distric
lumbia In 1884.

We are running a better 3
ter stock campaign and are
an effort to induce every |
owner to breek to a pure brer
Those that have blanks wi
return them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04

The first woman to hold office as
a United States commissioner and
examiner in chancery was Mrs. Ma
rilla M. Kicker, the well-known suf-
frage leader of New Hampshire. who
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-02-04

Burnt sienna is a paint N
tured from the neutral earth Q
near Sienna, Italy.