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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
|CHANCE FOR SOL
D|ERS TO HOMESTEAD
Will be Given Preference in
Right of Entry for
Lands.

Through the service and information
branch, the var department has made
public Bulletin No. Z, which is OF i'll
terest to all eX-seryice men who con-
template making homestead entry on
public lands.
According to a joint resolution of
congress, hereafter for the period of
two years it is provided, whenever,
public or Indian lands are opened to
entry, that for not less than GO days
before the general opening all officers,
soldiers, sailors, or marines who have
served in the army or navy of the
United States in the war with Ger
many shall have a preferred right of
entry under the homestead " desert
land laws, if they are qualified other
wise. /,
a soldier is required to establish
residence upon the land involved with
in six months after his entry is allow
ed, unless an extension or time Is
granted on account of climatic reasons,
sickness, or other unavoidable cause.
Residence and cultivation must be con-
tinued for such length OF time as will
make up three years, when added to
the soldiers credit on account of mill
tary service; but he is entitledS on
proper notice, to absent himself for FIVE
months in each year, which may be
divided into two periods, il he so de-
sires.
These provisions also apply to all
ex-sOldiers who had honorable service
during the recent operations III Mexico
or on the Mexican border.
There are several million acres OF
public lands now available, and the
secretary of the interior, Washington,
ID. c., will furnish all the information
desired.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
From Fridays Daily:

Peter Hove of StanhoDe is a business
visitor in the city today.
Mrs. Herman Arends of Kamrar was
in the city yesterday visiting friends,
Mrs. Charles Duffy and three chill
dren Of Williams were Webster City
visitors yesterday between trains.
Mrs. Oscar Flygstad and two chill.
dren Of Kamrar We're in the city ycfsar.
day afternoon shopping.
| MI. and Mrs. VIM. Oakland and IL
A. Stafford are among the harrisburg
visitors in Webster City today.
Miss Olive Lyon, who has been at
ltending high school here this year
went to her home in kamrar this moon
ing TO spend the summer vacation.
Mrs. l.. Il. Grout Of Blue Earth
Mimi, arrived in the city yesterday
afternoon for a visit at the j. NJ. Bot.
tOrff home.
f. A. Kayser and two daughters
Misses Ellen and Cleo Kayser, Went
to Dcs MOines this morning to drive
back three Ford cars for the kayscl
garage.
Mrs. J. c. Olson, Miss Bertha Dan.
iclSOn, Mrs. Thomas Thompson, MIS-
IT. y. Olson, Mrs..O +. Thompson and
the Misses Grace and Alma Johnson
all of Jewell, were visitors in this city
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. j. Larkin motOred to
Cherokee today where they will visit
the formers mother.
Mrs. T.. Trent was a business pas
senger 10 Blairsburg yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. w. H. Mullen of Williams was
in the city yesterday afternoon shop
ping.
Mrs. Thomas Mckay of Jewell was
in the city yesterday shopping and
visiting friends.
G. II. Brown from near Stratford was
a county seat business visitor yester.
day.
Mrs. w. II. Richardson Of Jewell,
who has been here visiting her sons,
Glen and Thco Richardson, the past
several days, returned home yester'
day afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Rem !. Gibson Here.

Ben J.. Gibson Of Corning, candidate
for the Republican nomination of attor-
ney general, was in this city Inesua!
meeting the voters. superintendent u.
NJ. Kelley introduced him about the
city. MI. Kelly formerly was head OF
the schools at Corning and Mr.. Gibson
graduated under him. MI. Gibson
organized Company X of Corning. In
the world war. however, he served IN
the 72nd Infantry of regulars. Mr.
Kelly speaks in the highest terms OF
him and it is said that, as an attorney,
he has sbeen unusually successful.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
mrs, WILLIAM WILKE
CALLED BY DEATH
Passed Away After Illness
of Acute Indiges-
ton.

/ Mrs. William Wilke passed away at z
O'Clock Friday morning at the home on
Seneca street, death resulting from
acute Indigestion. MI. Wilse is at,
present in South Dakota on business,
and word was Immediately sent to
him.
Mrs. Wilke was 69 years of age and
leaves, besides the husband, four chill
drcn-the daughter, Mrs. L4eona Bishop,
three sons, w. G. Wilke. J. A. Wilke,
of this city, and II. f. Wilke Of Wilke.
She had been a resident of this COM
munity for % years and was highly
respected. The sympathy Of many
friends will be extended to the members
OF the family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
RECEIPTS OF CLASS
PLAY TOTAL s605
Gift Will be Presented.
School With net Pro-
ceeds.

At it's class play, otherwise Peg"
the senior class of the high school
made $6O5, of which, it is estimated,
at least $500 will be net profit. 1T is
customary for the class to present a
gift to the school from the money thus
netted but the members have not yet
decided Just what this gift, will ha:
The. members of the cast, as well as
the members of the entire class, arc
DESTROYS of publicly expressing Their
thanks to the Foster Furniture com
pany for furniture used in the play,
the Ruegnitz Drug company FOR the
use Of a piano, and the many families
who lent various other articles.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Sells Cattle to Uruguay.

II. G. Hargroye, a well known
breeder Of Holstein cattle on his farms
in Warren county, recently sold four
Holsteins to the government OF
Uruguay, receiving $3.50 each for
them. Buyers from Uruguay were
here some time ago and made the pur-
chase. These animals will be shipped
in Il carload lot with other purchases
made by the representatives. OF the
government. On the same ship there
will be 10 Polled Angus bulls bought
from the old McHenry herd near Deni-
son.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
For Sale nv Owner,

+, 24O acre farm, all level and tillable.
Location, Trempealeau County, Wise.
Best corn ground, number n build
ings. Four miles from railroad town.
$4,000 will handle this place, good
reasons for selling. For particulars
write Glen Shuman, Galesville, Wise.
r. f. ID. 3. 5-6jf2moX
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Rack tn Africa.

Bishop Z. s. Johnson, formerly a well
known Methodist pastor in this city,
who was elected a bishop last year and
assigned to Cape Town, South Africa,
has been sent back to the same charge
next year by the general conference
OF tic church, now in session in Des
Mo;nes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Speaking of
Advertising Rates

a special committee from the
National Editorial association
has just reported "a series of ad-
vertising rates, based on circula-
ton. The suggested rate for pa
pers with the circulation of the
Daily Freeman-Journal is 30
cents per inch. The suggested
rates for papers with the circula-
ton of the Freeman-JOurnals
twice IL week service is 40 cents
af inch. Advertisers in these pa
pers will be. interested 10 learn
that the rates now charged by the
Freeman Journal are 10 cents I'M
der the rate advised by the Ma
tiOnal Editorial association for
the daily and 10 lower in the
twice a week papers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Interesting Relics.

J. A. Davis has some interesting war
relics Mt Ills repair shop on Wilson
avenue. Among them is an old flint
lock revolver. EIe also has a bayOnet
taken from a Mexican gunboat sunk
by rebels and a block OF wood taken
from the old b%attleship Maine. From
the latter hes has made a carpenters
plane. He also has a large piece Of
shrappnel fired at his fathers home
during the civil war.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31

Cars are still being registered at the
county traasurcr's office, and yesterday
eleven licenses were issued and two
transfers recorded. Besides the regular
license fee. owners this month are re-
CURED to pay a penalty of So.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Great HardShiD.
What's

Birmingham Age-IIerald: WHATS
|your friend, the vers librist, doing!
Writing Il poem on the rattle OF
milk ans. It's Il hard life
How SOP
HE got up at A o'clock in the moru-
ing to seek Inspiration"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Still Il, tho Dark.

Jay L. House in the Philadelphia
Public Ledger: We greatly admire the
American public, but are forced to
admit it has its limitations. Il never
did find out what is the matter with
President Wilson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Webster Township Meeting.

\ meeting of the Webster township
Farm Bureau branch was held Thurs
day night at the David Rose school
house. The program for the year and
various questions of interest were dis
'cussed but not definite action taken.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Southern Minnesota Farms.

We have more farms for sale this
season than ever before on easy terms.
Write us for booklets and connections.
The Sonnesyn Eand Co., st. James,
Mimi. 4-2GfGjGx
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Getting Nv.

Some hens will cackle all the day,
Although they very seldom lay.
But still they strut around the pen
And fool the farmer now and then.
Louisville Courier Journal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Gasoline.

The price of gasoline per drop
Goes on, our grief unheeding.
We wish that we could call a cop
And hold it up for speeding.
Washington Star
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
Summer Furs.

st. Louis Star: Queer that prices al
the fur auction should drop % pei
cent just as the f~ur-wearing season is
looming on.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
A Challenge.

Louisville COurier-Journal: I'VE girls
have formed Il Never-Kiss club"
Working all right, is it?'
I'll say it is. We've got all the young
men Interested"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31
New Crime on Calendar.

Washington Star: Sugar may become
so expensive that taking candy from a
child" will rank as grand larceny.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31

Buster Brown-real ice cream.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31

Call on us for the best in job work
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-05-31

Buster" Brown-talcum powders.
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04

holders and declared special dividend to it's savings depositors increasing the rate to 4 1-2 per cent for the previous six months period. All banks have been profiting materially because of the in creased money rates since the war De- riod. They have been able to invest their funds at an increased rate, thus giving them an increased return, and it is in line with the liberal policy of the direc- tors of The Killir -ly Must Company to divide this increas. in earnings with the depositors who have made it possible for them to take advantage of the increase in interest rates By declaring an ex- tra dividend to it's savings depositors the Killingly Trust Company puts itself on record as favorir- - depositors. who will appreciate I- ness in their ac- tion.
 The funeral of Miss Corinne Lafreniere was held from the home of her parents MT. and Mrs Charles LaFreniere. in | Plainfield with services at St. Johns l church in that place at g o'clock We'd | nesday morning. Rev. R. P. Morrissey be- | ing celebrant$1f the high mass of re- quieni. Burial was in the Sacred Heart | cemetery at Wauregan. The bearers were Albert Lafrenere, Leo Gordon
 John Gordon. Leo Bernier, Arthur Jar vais, Fred Marrotte. The honorary bear
 CTS were Frelande Lafreniere Pamelia
 Jarvais, Lillian Deschamps and Rose
 Deschamps. L. E. Kennedy was in 1 charge of the funeral arrangements.
 That the women of Killingly were in 1 terested in their chance to vote was in 1 dicated by the fact that 419 out of a to-
 tai of 4SS registered in the town cast
 their ballots in Tuesdays election. II No tremendous were some of the re-
 republican majorities reported over thu
 wire Tuesday evening and distributed
 here through the local service of The
 Bulletin that even the most sanguine O
 republicans found difficulty in believing
 them, notably in the case of New York. Frank spsiding, elected by the repub licans of Brooklyn as a representative
 was formerly a resident of Danielson ant
 has great many friends l z, who will join in congratulating him on the sue cess of his campaign.
 total of III votes were cast in the
 First district of Killingly in Tuesday
 election, while the town rolled up a to
 tai of 1850.
 whist party attended by many mem bers of the parish was helS ia St. James schol hall Wednesday evening Mir. and Mrs. Lester Bill, of St Johns
 bury, Vt, are expected here within fey dyas for a visit with Judge and Mrs Arthnr G. Bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
TENNESSEE HAS ELECTED
 REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR

Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 3-Colonel Ali Taylor republican. whose election as governor of Tennessee over Governor Roberts. democrat. seemed to be indicat- ed tonight on the basis of available re turns is 72 years old. He ran for gov ernor more than a third of a century ago and entered this years contest sf- ter twenty five years of political retire ment.
 He is a brother Of "our Bob" late governor and senator from Tennessee. and the probability e lis election recalls the memorable contest between .Ne two brothers in 1Sss for the governorship. Ali running as a republican and Bob as a democrat.
 The two Taylor brothers in the fsss contest made a spirited-campaign. speak ing to immense crowds. hamering each others parties and pokinG fun at each other but winding up each day with every evidence of unimpsired brotherly affection.
 An aged woman with whom the two visited during the csmpaigT recognized the consideration zach gave the other and on one occasion presented the hro- thers with clusters of roses. red for All and white for Bob. The campaign thereupon and 10 this day was known as the War of the Roses" and the Knight of the White Rose as Bob was termed won at the polls.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
BRITISH COAL MINERS
 TO RESUME WORK TODAY

London, Nov. 3-At a conference of delegates of the miners federation to- day. resolution to call of the strike and to advise the men 10 resume work tomorrow or al the earliest possible mo- ment was passed The belief prevails that work will be fully resumed by next Monday.
 ballot taken on the question resulted in 3SS.045 votes against continuing the strike and 34s,5O4 in favor of the men remaining ont. The regulations requir- ed a two-thirds majority for continuing
 Only four mining districts were against accepting the governments offer. These were South Wales. Lancashire. Noting hamshire and the Forest of Dean.
 One immediate result of the settle nient of the strike will be tho resumption of horse racing on Friday. It Is expect
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
TO SEARCH FOR RECORDS OF
 BUILDERS ASSOCIATIONS

New York, Nov. S-The joint legisla-
 tive commission on housing investigat-
 ing the allege building trust in New
 York, will transfer it's inquiry from the labor phase of the investigation to meth ods used by manufacturers of building materaiswhen it resumes hearings here tomorrow. Subpoenas for several build | ing material manufacturers have been is- | sued.
 State Senator Charles c. Lockwood. chairman of the board. conferred today l with Chief Counsel Jntermyer. who. as
 I special assistant district attorney will present 10 the grand jury evidence of i crime which may be obtained by the committee. MT. Untermyer announced i today that complete secrecy will be main tained concerning all that occurs at the l grand jury sessions: He declared any
 persons who make public any information
 will be prosecuted
 1 MT. Untermeyer has requested the de partment of justice 10 make a search for | important books, records and papers of certain builders association wanted by l The committee and which it is believed 1 by members of the committee. may hove
 teen reAoved from it's Jurisdiction.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
IDAHo's CONGRESSIONAL
 DELEGATION REPUBLICAN

Boise, Idaho. Nov. 3-James M. Pope. democratic state chairman. tonight con- ceded the lection of Frank R. Gooding, republican. as senator over Senator John F. Nugent democrat.
 With republican representatives in con rress leading by two 10 one in returns from 4s2 precincts, Idahos entier con- Gressional delegation probably ws:s be republican.
 The count in 595 of the S25 precincts gave Cox 33.346; Harding 6523a.
 For senator: Gooding 54006 NuGent f5.193. For governor: Davis 54104 wa,ters 2S000: Fairchild 17772
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
HARDING GIVES THANKS
 FOR VOTES IN LOUISIANA

New Orleans Nov. 3--Tn a telegram today 10 the Daiv States here. the man aCinC editor of inc Marion Star. Ssna- for Harding's paper. said:
 Senator Harding asks our office to utie- his most grateful appreciation of the fine vote riven him in Louisiana particularly as if manfests 2 growine hrlief in the republican position To ssks me to gay to you he has one omAt Hon which is to wipe out the last vest ira or sectionaiisn in American in thought o7'ictics. our economic life and in gov ernment"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
DIED,


 LIBBY-In Putnam, Nov. ?. 1920, Free man A. Libby. M. D., aged 61. WILLIAMS-At Hawthorne. N. T.. Oct. S1. 1920. Her,ert W. Williams. in his 51st year, formerly of New London. LOVELAND-In Westerly. R. L. Nov. 2, 1920, Sarah Sheldon. wife of the late John L. Loveland. aged s9 years. BURDICK-tn Crosss Mills. R. l.. Nov l. 1920. Esther s. wife of the late Ed ward T. Burdick, aged s3 years. BLAKE-In Jewett City. Nov 3, 1920 George w. Blake. aged 75 years. Funeral services Saturday at D. r.. al his home on North Main St. Burial in Jewett City cemetery.
 PoTTs-In Jewett City, Nov 3, 1920 William Potts, aged s4 years. Funeral serves at the home of his son John W. Potts. Friday, at D. m Burial in Jewett City cemetery. Fun. eral private. Please omit flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
NOT WORKING RUr TIRED OUT

When one feels always tired without working. or suffers from hackache. lum- bsgo. rheumatic pains. sore musciea G stiff joints. if Is notglsHass easy 10 locl .ts the source of trouble. but very frequently it can be traced to overworked. weakened or diseased kidneys. Mrs. L. Gibson. l2th and Edison Sts.. La lunta. Colo. writes '.My kidneys were giving mo a great deai of trouble for some time | took Foley. kidiey Pills and they helped me right away" Lee Osgood.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
OBITUARY
Colonel George H. Shelton

Washington Nov 3-The death of Col nnel George H. Shelton. regular army, jvho was succesively chief of staff, reg mental and brigade commander in the Eth (New England National Guard) di- vision, during the war was announced today by the war department He was attending the general staff college here and die dat Walter Reed Military Hos pital. Colonel Shelton's home was in Seymour Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
DISTRIBUTION OF COAL CARS
 IS DO BE INVESTIGATED

Washington. Nov. 5-An investigation to determine whether there has been any violation of the law or unjust dis crimination in. the distribution of coal cars for interstate and foreign commerce. was ordered today by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our thanks to all those A4ho so kindly expressed their sympathy and especially our neighbors who were so kind in our recent bereave- ment and for inc beautiful flowers sent. MIR. AND MRS. DANIEL BELLIvEAU AND FAMILY.
 Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
Stops the Tickle

heals the throat and cures the cough. HAYES HEALING HONEY. Price 35c. 4 free box of GROVES OPEN -TRATF F ALIVE for chest colds head colds and rrou9 Is enclosed with every bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
BORN.

WILLIAMS-At Northampton. Mass. Oct. 25 1920. son. John Wheeler. to Dr. and Mrs. Nathan. w Williams. summer residents at Pleasant View
 LAKE-In Newport. R. l. August 4. 1920, son Edward Raymond. to Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Lake (Ruth East land) the latter formerly of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
sIidsrI,

Middletown-The state tax for Mid fletown 10 7av this year will be s1e.. f7i.s1; the military tax will be s3,443.. %
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
DANCING IN UNION HALL
 TONIGHT HUMPHREYS NOVELTY
 ORCHESTRA
PLAINFIELD

Dance tonight, Jewett City. Riouz hall, Benefit American Legion.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
MARRIED

R-CAREW-At Grantwood. N. J.. Oct. IS, 1920, by Rev. N. Cause. pr. Vim. H. Meyer of New York city and Mrs. Jane Carew.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04

ed rhe railways will resume full ser vices next Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04
DANrELso1 CASINO,

DANIELso1 CASINO.
 STAEHWEATHER BLDG BOWLING and PUCkET BILLIARDS { ALLEYS ! TABLES WEDNESDAYS LADIES' DAY Bowling t--s sport for all Prize giTen away every Saturday.
 YOU ARE INVITED.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-04

Probably the worst mistake a man can make is to correct the mistakes of his friends.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-05-21

For every purpose for which a lini-
ment is usually applied the modern
remedy, Liquid Borozone, will do the
work more quickly, more thoroughly
and more pleasantly. Price, 30c. soc
and $1.2o. Sold at Gerig's Drug Store.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1920-05-21
as GRANCEST ON EARTH" SHE
SAYS
Mrs. Day Gains Seventeen Pounds
Taking TanIac-Thought Case
Was Helpless

They said l couldn't live more
than six months longer but I'm still
here and feeling fine said Mrs. Mary
Dalev of $50 Oak street, San Francis
co. Cal
81 have actually gained seventeen
pounds since | began taking Tanlac,"
she continued, "and to look at me one
wouldn't think that for several months
was unable to do my homework. /
suffered from gastritis all the time.
would bloat terribly and always felt
miserable. I had no appetite and
felt nauseated all the time. I was
so nervous the least little noise would
startle me and it was almost impOs-
sible to get a good nights sleep |
had night sweats and was SO run
down and weak that the slightest
exertiOn would almost exhaust ne
completely I lost weight dreadfully
and was told that l couldn't live six
months at the rate I was going down
hill
Nothing helped me until I began
taking Tanlac and | honestly believe
it is the finest medicine in the world.
fer it has made me just like a new
person. My appetite is splendid and
| never have the slightest Indigestion
any more and l never enjoyed such
fine and refreshing sleep in my life
as | do now. My house has eight
rooms and I do all the work with
ease. -Tanlac has been god-send to
me and / would be selfish not to tell
others about it,
Tanlac is sold in Ocala at Gerig's
Drug Store, south side of square. ad.