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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
STATE Fare
IS IN DOUBT D D
Iowa Commission is Still in
Doubt as to it's Author
ity to act on the
Matter.
SURE OF FREIGHT
SURE OF FREIGHT
Intrastate Passenger Rate
After August 26 I'm
certain.

! Recently the Iowa railway commas
sion announced that while it was in
clined to favor freight and passenger
fare increases within the state to cor
respond with those of the interstate
commerce commission, it doubted its
authority to do so legally.
The commission will be in session
again Wednesday, at which time 1t is
expected definite legal light Will be
thrown upon the powers OF that body,
it was stated yesterday by North
western man here.
1--WE have received no advices as to
whether or not the increased passenger
fare will become effective or not on
August 90, but we are certain that the
freight rate advances will go into eff
| feet ut that time" stated the railroad
man.
While the Minnesota commission has
decided that its authority is confined
to interstate freight rates exclusively,
the Illinois commission takes jurisdic-
ton and holds that the Illinois statute
of 1907 providing for two-cent pas
senger fare. is still in force and that no
other rate can be obtained in this state.
1t claims that reductions or increases
are function of the state legislature.
All freight advances asked by the
railways were refused by the Illinois
commission with the exception of n
33 ID per cent temporary advance al
lowed The railways claim that the
Transportation act of 1920 makes all
state fixed rates imperative insofar
as. they are toniiscatory in that they
prohibit the railways from making a
fair return on just valuation.
The carriers announce that they will
20 to the highest federal court on the
refusal of advances by the Illinois
board. The roads. if they win, will be
required to show conclnsively that the
rates imposed by Il state are an undue
burden
| 1t is proposed by the railways, it is
reported, to continue in effect in ILL
nois after Sept. 1 the three-cent pas
senger fare established by the federal
government during the war time per
| iod.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

plish more general results in serving
the local needs.
a delightful picnic supper, with cot
fee and ice cream, followed an en-
joyable social hour.
These two societies have made con-
siderable advance during this year.---
The Woman's Home Missionary society
has assisted in paying for the new
Shessler DeaconeSs home in Sioux City.
valued at $4,000. besides helping in
the support of several industrial mis-
siOns, one being in Fort Dodge, send
ing away over $500 this year toward
these objects.
Mrs. Chipperfield will represent this
society at the national meeting in st.
Paul, Mimi, in October.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary so
ciety has taken the responsibility OF
raising the salary Of Miss LeOna Rup-
pei. who went out from Webster City
last winter to be missionary in Bonn
bay, India. Interesting letters from
Miss Ruppel tell of the strange sights
and customs of that densely populated
country and, while she is studying the
language this year, preparing for her
active service, she is learning to know
and love the people she. has gone to
help and often writes II am glad !
came to India
The society still needs several shares
in order to cover this salary, which
must be paid by Sept. u.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
THE CAMP FIRE
GIRLS TO CAMP
Thirteen Girls From AOkiya
Campfire to Camp at
Briggs Woods for
a Week.
HAVE CAMP SCHEDULE
Lola Hughes, Guardian, and
Lillian Mattis0n Chap
erOn Girls.

Thirteen enthusiastic girls from the
Aokiya Campfire Went to Briggs
woods Saturday on Il weeks camp
ing trip They were accompanied by
their guardian, Miss Lola Hughes, and
Miss Lillian MattisOn of Rockwell
City, former Latin teacher in Lincoln
high school, who will act as chaper-
ones.
All the necessary camping parapher-
MALTA, including tents, sanitary cots
and the camp stove were loaned to the
girls by various friends. With the eX-
cepti0n of these things, every girl fur
nished her own outfit. The camp cos
tune will be the regulation MILDLY and
bloOmer.
The following camp schedule, cor
responding in measure to the sched-
ule followed by the Boy Scouts at their
camp has been arranged by Miss
Hughes:
Z :OO-rising, morning dip.
7:45-breakfast..
S:3O-tent cleanup.
9:OO-tent inspection.
morning sing.
100 camp craft.
II :3O-dinner.
l :0O-rest.
3:OO-hikes, scouting.
G:OO-supper.
:30-campfrc.
9:O0-lights out.
The girls will do their own cooking, a
team of two girls working together
The teams will be changed every day,
thus giving every girl a chance to dis
i play her culinary skill.
Tuesday has been decided upon as
visitors day. Parents will be welcome
at any time during the week.
The present campfire was organized
about year ago with Miss Hughes as
leader. A beautiful legend surrounds
this organization. which keeps alive
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
Sonnet.

am no stranger in the house of pain ;
] am familiar with its every part,
From the low stile, then up the chook
lane
TO the darked doorway, intimate to
my heart
Here did | sit with Grief and eat his
bread,
Here was welcomed as misfortune's
guest,
And there's no room but where PIE
laid my head
On Misery's accommodating breast.
So, SOrroy, does my knocking rouse Y Ill
up?
Open the door, old mother: j. is I.
Bring grief's good goblet ont, the sad
sweet cup;
Fill it with wine of silence, strong
and dry.
For I've story to amuse your cars.
OF youth and hope, of middle age and
tears.
Robert Nathan in the Atlantic
Monthly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
A Surprise.

Mrs. Nels n. Torp was very pleas
antly surprised Friday afternoon by
dozen or more of her lady friends
coming in upon her unannounced ut
her home on west Bank street. The
ladies took refreshments with them.
The affair was in the nature of fare
well surprise. as Mrs. Torp expects to
go to Columbus, Ohio, in a month or
two to make her home with her
daughter and family. The ladies had
Il very pleasant afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

The allies owe the United States
nearly $1O,OOO,OOO,O The interest on
this vast sum amounts to more than
$500 100000 per year, but owing to the
financial difficulties surrounding our
creditors, interest payments have been
deferred with the consent of our gov
eminent, which, we believe, is all right
under the circumstances. However,
when our allies are able to pay the
interest it will relieve the financial
situation somewhat in this country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

Aaron Watkins, the prohibition can
didate for president, is fine old gen
tleman and will probably poll severa
thousand votes. But he will not carry
q state, probably. not a congressional
district or even township in the
entire country. Either Harding or Coz
will be elected and the sincere prOhi
bitiOnist ought to have no trouble IN
choosing between them. A vote fol
Watkins is vote thrown away.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

Peace. prosperity and progress Is
to be one of the Democratic slogans
this year. If the party wins it is to
be hoped this slogan will not prove only
husks and sounding brass as the one
so often used in 1916 did ''He kept us
out of war;
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

Never mind the heat A wet towel
about your neck at bedtime will send
yon off to sleep like toad in an ash
heap-Lincoln Journal.
II this be true, it will he delight to
thousands of people troubled with in.
somonia. 1t is easy to try, anyhow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to sincerely thank our
neighbOrs and friends who so kindly
and lovingly assisted us during the
daughter. also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
Mrs. Jacob Ostrander and family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

Frank Malcolm has sold the render
ing plant he owned at PocahOntas and
has joined his family in this city. He
expects to make Webster City his home,
but is undecided as yet as to just
what he will do.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

Ben Breitenkamp, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Breitenkamp of this city,
who works in Il bank at Fort Dodge
is spending a two weeks vacation at
points of interest i'm Colorado.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

Miss Helen Dessinger of Fort Dodge,
organist for the Orpheum theatre, has
resumed her duties following a two
weeks visit with relatives and friends
in ST. Louis.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
Use Your Legs.

Minneapolis Journal: Sole leather,
while high is nothing compared to
gasoline Take the open road ION the
lowers"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

All in all the national Republican
ticket is the strongest the party has
had since 1904, when Roosevelt was the
nominee for president.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16
All for It.

louisville Courier-Journal: How do
You like that classic dancer?"
"a revelation. And used to think
burleSQue was swift"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

Meet your old friends at Stanhop'
Sept. 9th. 16f3j3
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-16

When i'm need of job work of any
Kind, remember the Freeman Journal.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
Phone Case Be-
fore Commission
CHARGE MUTUAL PHONE COM.
PANIES COLLECT TOLLS FOR
COMMERCIAL LINE DENIED

Idaho Public Utilities Commits.
sioner Sweeley. commission attorney
Raymond l.. Giyens, and the COM
mission reporter, conducted hear
ing in the Odd Fellows Hall Tues
day in regard to the case of the
Clearwater Telephone Lines VS. the
Fraser Telephone Co., and the Rus.
sell-Ridge Telephone Co. The hear
ing was the outcome of complaint
made by Samson Snyder, proprietor
of the Clearwater Telephone Lines.
who alleged that the Fraser Tele-
phone Co. and the Russell Ridge
Co. were not mutual cooperative.
non-profit producing companies, He
pointed out the fact at the hear
ing that the phone companies were
building lines and connecting with
the Nezperce Cooperative Telephone
Co., commercial company. which
Is collecting tolls over mutual lines
He also contended that the new
companies are under the jurisdic.
tion of the utilities commission and
could not build lines under the
above circumstances without the
commissions consent Mr.. Snyder
acted as his own attorney
The Fraser and Russell Ridge
companies were represented at the
hearing by attorney VIM J. Hannah
who contended in their behalf that
they are not profit-producing COM
panies, but are operating as pri-
vate concerns and that therefore
the utilities commission had no jur-
isdictioD over them. He stated they
were not operating for toll and have
not collected any The hearing be-
gan at $50 a. IN. and continued un-
til 2.3O p m. The case has been
taken under advisement and de-
cision will be rendered later The
commission will be required to look
over some records to determine the
truth or falslty of the complaint be-
fore rendering a decision
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
IDAHO TO GET
TWO REGIMENTS
BE BOTH CAVALRY AND HEAVY
ARTILLERY, COL. PATCH
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT

Boise, Dec. 3.-Idaho has been
designated as the headquarters Of
both a regiment OF cavalry and 4
regiment OF heavy artillery. The
units In the cavalry regiment are
to come from Idaho and Utah, The
units of the heavy artillery regi-
ment are to come from Idaho. Utah
and Montana This is the infor-
nation given out today by Col l..
V. Patch. adjutant general OF the
state. and Major J. b. Burns. assist
ant adjutant general. who have re-
turned from conference at the
headquarters of the ninth corps. San
Francisco.
with the regimental headquarters
of the cavalry. consisting of five Of
ficers. is one squadron consisting OF
IL officers and 285 enlisted men.
This, with a headquarters troop of
two officers and los enlisted men,
an administrative troop of five Of
ficers and 122 enlisted, makes up
the quota of five troops Of cavalry
and one chaplain, besides two medi-
cal officers and 16 enlisted men
with one veterinarian officer and
six enlisted men. making a total OF
% officers and 900 enlisted men,
constituting the regiment which be
longs to the army corps of the ninth
corps area.
The formation of a battalion OF
corps artillery of 155 millimetel
howitzers (between six and seven
inch guns) of Is officers and 302
enlisted men. headquarters com
pany of two officers and III enlist
ed men, and an A. d. supply com.
pany of four officers and 81 enlist
ed men. gives Idaho regimental
headquarters for this artillery regi-
ment which adds six more Officers
and makes, with battalion from
Montana and one from Utah, com
plete regiment.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
SHOW SLIDES AT CHURCH

Rev. J. A. Hoffman, has made
arrangements for an educational
program in pictures for the winter
Every alternate Sunday he will
show from sixty to eighty slides de.
picting the land and people Of the
foreign and home mission field.
The first set will be shown Sunday
evening, the subject being Korea
Mr.. Hoffman, has already shown
one of these sets in Orofino and a
large audience responded These
slides, he says, always draw a ca
pacity house, as they are intensely
educational in character. Teachers
and public school pupils are espec-
tally interested because of the edu-
cational value of these pictures. No
admission fee is charged, but the
pastor requests a liberal free-will
offering to defray the expenses,
which, including the electricity.
amount to about five dollars . per
set
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
VICTORY Medals for Marines.

Victory medals, awarded all men
who served in the United States
Marine Corps during the World War
1S17-19lS, have been received by
all recruiting offices for distribution.
The distributing point for men re-
siding in the State Of Montana. Nor
thern wyoming. Northern Idaho,
and Eastern Washington is the Re-
cruiting officer. District of Montana
North 120 Wall St, Spokane. Wash
ington. In order to secure Victory
Medals it is necessary for discharged
Marines to forward their discharge
to the officer in charge. North l2o
Wall ST., Spokane, for yerifiation
OF service and notation of award,
and the medal will then be for
warded and the discharge certificate
returned.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
LEGION NFIGHTSFOR
DISABLED SOLDIER
CAMPAIGN AGAINST FACTIONS
COMBATING ESTABLISH
MENT OF HOSPITALS

Washington, Dec. 4.-Denuncia-
tion of agitation in various locali-
ties against the location Of hospitals
tor ex-service men. particularly tu-
berculosis sanitariums was made
here today by the American Legion S
national legislative committee. The
legion from "the national command
er on down to the lowest buck pri-
vate in the ranks is going to bat"
against "mercenary meddlers whose
patriotism died when the bands quit
playing" the statement said.
In Boise. Idaho. is a hospital of
at least 200 beds which the Public
Health Service has leased" 1t con-
tinued Powerful local influences
in Boise object to the treatment of
tuberculosis there, and prefer a re-
mount station instead. Things have
come to a pretty pass when horses
are to be taken care of in prefer
ence to disabled American soldiers.
"Pettv Politicians"
Petty politicians in Johnson City
Tenn, raised Heaven and earth" to
prevent the government opening the
national soldiers home for ex-ser-
vice men suffering with tuberculo
sis. Up in Minneapolis. Mimi. mer
/ cenary meddlers whose patriotism
died when the bands quit playing
have raised 100000 to keep tn,
United States public service from
getting Asbury Hospital for ex
service men. Officials OF the health
service have admitted to us that on,
Of the things they have been III
against In getting hospitals is tn
| political pressure brought to bea
against them in local communities
4 The committee said that it ha
been advised that 450 "tubercula
eN-service men in Tucson, Ariz
/ were destitute and without shelter
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
SPORTSMEN TO MEET

Meetings of the sportsmen OF the
various counties of the State are be-
ing held at this time for the pur-
pose Of formulating a fish and game
bill to be submitted to the coming
session of the legislature. This ac-
tion Is being taken at the sugges-
tion and request of the Fish and
Game Department. 1t Is therefore
requested that those interested will
meet with II. l.. Walrath. Deputy
Game Warden for Clearwater Coun-
ty. on the evening Of December 18th
for the purpose of discussing the
present bill and formulating sug-
gestions on new legislation that
will be satisfactory and meet with
the requirements of this County.
The meeting will be held at the
Orofino Club.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
State Officials
Take Firm Stand
TIMBER COMPANIES ASK FOR
LEGISLATION TO PROTECT
HOLDINGS AGAINST FIRES

Governor d. Nv. Davis and Roy l..
Black, attorney general, speaking for
the state of Idaho Monday to repre-
sentatives of lumber companies in
the state, refused to consider any
state forestry legislation that would
strip the land board of its powers
says the Boise Statesman. This was
the result of an all day meeting
held in the governors office where
a committee of lumbermen discussed
with the land board the possibility
of introducing a bill into the COM
ing legislature providing for a new
board to be known as the forestry
advisory board and new office to
be known as state forester A direct
feature of the bill is availing the
state of federal aid in fighting for
est fires and patroling forests
The committee brought copies of
a bill that was used as the basis OF
discussion. When read by members
of the land board objection was
raised by the Idaho officials, that il
such bill were passed all existing
powers of the land board would be
taken away from it and leave that
department WIFI Dul Ine small
function of appraising and selling
school land and other lands not un-
der timber
Governor Davis. Roy L. Black. at
torney general; E. G. Gallet, state
auditor, and F. G. Miller. dean OF
the school of forestry, compose the
land board. Fully score of men
all officials of the various lumber
interests and members of the forest
protective associations in Idaho.
made up the committee sitting with
the land board For the Western
Forest Conservation association, E.
T. Allen and c. s. Chapman were
the representatives.
The morning session was largely
taken up with an explanation by
Mr. Allen OF the workings of the
federal bill, which will give aid to
the various states provided the rev.
enue raised by each state for forest
protection, through appropriation
and individual contribution is COM
pulsory; that is a law to compel the
various lumber owners, outside of
national forests to pay specified
amount each year for forest protec-
tion. The amount the federal gov
ernment will participate Is one
quarter Of the total raised by state
and private owners.-Lewiston Ban
| ner.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
FOHL-BATTERTON

Chas. o. Fohl. well-known in Oro-
fino, and Miss Frances Batterton
were married at Kellogg week ago
Sunday. They arrived in Orofino
Tuesday afternoon TO spend few
DAVIS with Mr.. Fohl's father Theo
Fohl and to visit friends Mrs.
Fohl is the daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. L. Batterton, of Kellogg, and
a graduate of the Lewiston state
normal school. They will make
their home in Lewiston where Mr..
Fohl is interested in the Campbell
Fohl garage.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
COMMUNITY SING A SUCCESS

About one hundred people attend
ed the first rehearsal of the COM
munity chorus at the high school
auditorium Wednesday evening.
Prof R. R. Richmond and Miss Phyl-
lis Sayles were in charge. On account
of an affected thloat Prof. Rich
mond called on Rev. ]. A Hoffman
to lead in the singing. Miss Sayles
presided at the piano in the absence
of Vance Dobson. the high school
pianist
The meeting took the form of a
rehearsal of sacred hymns for the
holiday season, when a formal pub
lie program will be given. Another
rehearsal will be held either next
week or the week following. Defi-
mite announcement will be made at
the high school.
The two meetings Of this kind
held this season are an attestation
of the value of the department of
music in our public schools. There
were some doubling Thomases when
the department was added The
progress already made by the pupils
should dispel such doubt in the
mind Of any who have had the
privilege of hearing the students
sing. A year ago it seemed none Of
the students had any vocal ability.
Now it appears that nearly every
one is an accomplished vocalist. This
fact was evidenced on Wednesday
evening by the singing of rhe gir,a'
chorus. which rendered a beautiful
composition and was most heartily
! enchored. The girls responded with
another fine selection. Other Choir
uses are in training by Miss sales.
the efficient instructor in music.
These rehearsels are more elabor-
ate than the ordinary community
chorus program. Besides the sing
ing by the entire audience. there
are special numbers by the several
choruses Other features are being
contemplated for the future. in
Guiding orchestral music and special
numbers by the male quartet.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
PENSION PAYMENTS sIMPLIFIED

Al q session OF the board Of cOun-
ty commissioners held this week
the list Of widows pensions was
checked over and a simpllfied sys-
TEN for their payment adopted.
Warrants will now be drawn every
month by the county auditor for
the required amounts and mailed
out without action of the board.
Heretofore those entitled to pen
sions were required to go through
the usual procedure of filling out
claims, etc, which were passed up
on by the commissioners and pay
ment made once every quarter
Under the new system the red
tape" will be eliminated.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10

per acre, and that the straight $1.OO
assessment evens up matters. He
also stated that the land in dispute
would be cruised and classified
during the next year and all cause
for dispute removed, with the as
sessments being fixed according to
the classification Of the lands,
A copy Of the complaint has no,
as yet been served on the county
officials, but is expected any day
Also, it is not known when or where
the case will be heard, but it is be.
lieved it will take place at Moscow
during the next term of the federal
court
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-12-10
IDAHO MEN MENTIONED FOR
CABINET

Boise, Ida. Dec. g. Two prominent
Idaho men have been mentioned TO,
the position OF secretary Of the in
terror In the cabinet OF President
elect Harding-Governor Davis and
Major Fred r. Reed. The governor
Is head Of the reclamation associa.
tion representing all the western
states and Major Reed. leader ir
reclamation matters in Idaho. and IL
the entire arid section, Is head OF
the Idaho reclamation association
the pioneer of the west In such &C.
tivities.
1t seems certain that the secre.
tary OF the interior as well as the
secretary of commerce will be ap.
pointed from the west.