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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

1t is said that when the red army
recently approached Warsaw the Poles
put forward an army composed Of
plumbers, coal operators and day labor
ers and the enemy could not withstand
their charges.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

There is no longer any reason to
doubt that women are the equal of men
in politics.-Manson Democrat.
That word equal" ought to be dis
placed by superior" If the, women
do no better than the men have done
in affairs of government there will be
much disappointment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

Even if Bryan's heart is broken the
chances are. his jaw will he in good
working order long before the present
campaign is over and that jaw knows
how to put in about 'steen hours
day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23
CONFLICTING AUTHORITY.

Springfield, Mass, Republican: With
two states holding UP the new railroad
rates in so far as they apply to intra-
state traffic, a situation is developing
which, if carried far, will theaten the
working of the Esch- Cummins act. The
railroads maintain that under section
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

We would now be member of the
league of nations but for the unbeud-
ing attitude of President Wilson in re-
fusing to acuiesee in the senate res
ervations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

Whatever else slogans do, they
should tell the truth.-Dubuque Times
journal.
That is just where the Democratic
slogan-"peace, prosperity and prog
RESTS mighty lame.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

Ellsworth News: A fine rain struck
this neighborhood Wednesday evening
1t lasted nearly "a hours and was
worth untold money to the corn crop,
pastures, late potatoes, garden truck
and late fruit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

w. J. Bryan is making less noise
during the present presidential cam
paign than during any other since 1892.
His silence is really excrutiating-to
Democrats.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN
Foreign Advertising Representative
| THE PRESS ASSOClATION

The suspension of one mans divi-
dends is the suspension of another
mans pay envelope.-Coolidge.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

The condition of w. L. Clifton, who
recently underwent an operation, is
much improved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

The wreckless automobile driver is at
least lucky if he continues to be
wreckless.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-08-23

Farmers picnic, Stanhope, Sept. 9th.
1898
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19

have walked and performed on wires, but the wire at Niagara, which was $50 feet high, seemed the highest ever to me. I have carried eight or ten persons across wires with me. Once when l had man strapped to my back carrying him across he fanted. I managed to get him across however.
 Did you ever fall?"
 No; 1 nave had some narrow es- capes, but I have always managed to catch myself"
 Nelson's first performance here will be on Wednesday afternoon at 9 o'clock, when he will give twenty minute or half an hour exhibition. At o'clock that night he will give another exhibi- tion. Everything will be illumina ted even the costume which Prince will wear.
 As said before. the American Legion is bringing Prince Nelson here. The performance will be free for every one, At the end of each performance, how ever, a collection will be made of vol untary contributions. The money taken in will be turned over to the Anti-Tu- berculosis association as the American Legion's gift to the great cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
CLubbers Win
 Easy Victory
 OuerPanthers

Good teamwork, coupled with accuracy in shooting, en- abled the BirminghamAthletic Club basketball team to walk away with it's opening game with Birmingham-Southern last night, AT to IT.
 Very poor shooting on the part of the Panthers was responsible in large measure for their defeat. The passwork of the college quintet was very good. but, under the baskets, their shooting was poor indeed.
 Coach Hutsell's Clubbers made a very creditable showing for an open ing game. The passwork was excel lent, while the shooting was good. The forwards played in splendid form. getting away with the ball time and time again for open shots. The guards charged we'll and hung to their men persistently. The excellent work of the guards was largely responsible for the, inability of the Panther forwards to score consistently.
 FLOYED STARRED Floyd stands out as the individual star of the game. The lanky forward , caged six field goals. One of them was a beautiful long shot. made from almost the center of the floor. Floyd promises to be one of the clubs best forwards this season. if last nights work may be regarded as a sample of what he Is capable of.
 High Pockets" Bryan was good at center. The lanky pivot man passed well and was very accurate in his shooting. Baker was good at the pivot position in the second half, when he was sent in by Coach Hutsell Q. B. Newman, star center of How ard college last season, was sent in at center during the latter part of the game. The long boy showed up in old time form and promises to be good man for the club this season. New man will be with the B. A. c. the re- mainder of the season, 1t is thought He Is a valuable acquisition to Coach Hutsells squad 1 Red" Richardson played the best game for Birmingham Southern. The former Goodwater star caged three Held goals and, in addition, played 8 good defensive game. Saffarans was | good at guard.
 Baglsy made beautiful long dis | tance shot after being sent in for Saf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
WALKING WIRE 21 YEARS

I've been walking wire ever since I
 was IA years of age. and have been at it for 20 years or more. My parents were in family of celebrated acrobats and I just naturally drifted into this
 work. I have no idea how many times I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
DIVER TO LEAD TULANE 1921 GRIDIRON ELEVEN


 New Orleans, December 1S.-Wil- liam Dwyer of St. Paul, halfback on the 1920 football team, was to- day elected captain of Tulane uni- versitys 1921 squad. A schedule Tor next year alsO was announced. The 1921 schedule follows,
 October 1-Mississippi college, at New Orleans.
 October S--Mississippi university, at New Orleans.
 October 15-Rics university, at Houston.
 October 22-Mississippi Agrieul- tural and Mechanical (tentative). October 29-Detroit university. at Detroit.
 November 5-Auburn. at New Or leans.
 November 12+University of Vir- gfnia (tentative).
 November f9-LOuisiana State university, at New Orleans.
 For Thankssfving Day it was an- nOunced efforts will be made to se-s cure . game with either University of ulinOis. Chicago or Ms--.--~-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Prexy Smith
 Ls Ready For
 Big Meeting

President "Quack" Smith of the Birmingham Baseball As sociation will leave for Mem phis this morning, where the Southern League moguls will gather tomorrow for their an- nual confab.
 Prexy Smith announced that Billy West, business manager of the club, will join him in Memphis, and that the two will attend the meeting jointly. Billy West is now down in Mississippi looking after some of his business interests.
 Some rather important issues will
 come up before the Dixie mOgaIs
 while they are in session. Three of the most important matters to
 he discussed are the raising of saI-
 nry limits, the gambling question
 and the proposition for a post-sea-
 son series between the Southern
 and Texas leagues.
 When questioned about these ssues, Proxy Smith had quite a bit to say. The salary limit, he said, is purely a matter of what the smaller clubs wish. Birmingham, Atlanta, New Orleans Snd one or two others could easily stand tho raise in the limit from $3,500 to $5,000, but some of the smaller clubs would hardly relish the idea of paying out more to their men. In the smaller cities, the attendance is, of course, much smaller than at Birmingham and the other big cities.
 "We must stand by the weaker
 fSfa Snsd ..TA
 might be hard for some of the
 smaller clubs to pay out the extra
 money, and the question will, no
 doubt, be settled by the vote of the
 smaller clubs.
 AS to the gambling question, I i-n, of course, strongly against the game sters, who are surely holding back the advancement of the game. I am for ehe cleaning up of baseball, and whatever the league desires to do towards rut- ting halt to gambling and punishing the offenders I am most heartily in favor of.
 q notice that the question of a
 pOst-season series with the Texas
 league each season has again come
 up. This seems to be an excellent
 proposition.
 'sNow that the Texas league has
 been raised to the same cIassiffca-
 ton as the Southern think that a
 pOst-season series between the pen
 nant winners of the two circuits
 each year would be a good thing.
 T understand that the series, if ap- proved, will be handled exactly as the worlds series are taken care of-of course, on smaller scale. If 1t is voted to play this series each year, a special board will no doubt be 3D. pointed to handle the scheduling of the championship games, the sale of tickets and other matters in connec- tion with the series. Yes, it ought to be great thing, both for the fans and the clubs involved.
 '"rhe meeting this year will be an important one, as some big issues will come up, but from the present outlook it will be most harmonious one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
VOLS OBTAIN NEW
 CATCHER FROM SOX

Nashville, December 1S.-(Special)- Sammy Carson, a catcher, has been pur- chased from the Chicago White Sox by from local baseball headquarters tonight.
 He is a collegian, having been ob- tained from Trinity college by the Sox. He was elected captain of the 1921 team, but has decided to enter upon a profess sional career and will report to the Dell at the beginning of the training season. He is right-handed hitter and is said to be exceptionally fast on the bases, as well as having good throwing arm He will fight it out with George Lees, also obtained from the White Sox, and Nor row, obtained last season from the Tray ielers in the Lohman-K ohlbecker-Jon onnard deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Prince Nelson, Aerial Freak,
 To Shou Here

After rather extensive ar engagements, the local post o1 the American legion has se- cured Prince Nelson, reputed to be the worlds greatest sensational high wire and aerial gymnast, to give his per formance in Birmingham. At present arrangements now have it. Prince Nelson will give his first !. performance Wednesday afternoon. Apparatus for his acts vii! be rigged up across North Twentieth street, from the top of the Motion hotel across - the street to the top of either the , Athletic or Southern club.
 A pyramid affair will be erected on top of the Motion hotel about 15 feet in height. From this tower a big cable wire will be strung to the top of the building on the opposite side of the street. A much higher tower must be built from the top of the club building to make up for the greater < height of the Motion building.
 SOME AEROBAT
 4N6tSOu ptIIOInlduCt IS a of tight wire and aerial gymnastic act { He does all the things that a Jab tight wire walker does, with a goodly DOT ton of the stunts of a trapeze per former added in. In addition, his : comedy stunts on the tight wire are an 2 attraction in themselves.
 And, above all height has no ter TOTS for Prince. The higher from the ground, the further away from the hard, hard street, is Nelsons motto.
 The greatest height from which Nell son has performed was at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when he skipped the tight wire from the top of Sugar Loaf mountain 1850 feet above the sur face of a lake
 His most hazardous feat, Prince Nell son tells, was walking the Wire across the Niagara river, near the suspension bridge. Five times he walked across the river on wire which was $50 feet from the river churning and seething below
 h OVER SETTING NIAGARA
 The worst trouble in making the trip over the Niagara river was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
MICHIGAN TO PLAY
 RAMBLERS ON 31ST

It was announced tonight that the University of Michigan basketball team will play in Nashville on December 3l and January l, meeting the Ramblers on
 the first date and the Vanderbilt Com modores on New Year Day. Michigan
 is the first team to arrange a definite
 schedule on the proposed southern bas-
 ketball circuit through which it is pro-
 posed to bring number of big leaguers
 of the basket realm south for a series Of games. The Wolverines will also play
 in Louisville, Birmingham, New Albany, Memphis and Jonesboro. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Tigers Get Good Leader
 In Ty Cobb

New York, December 18.- President Frank J. Navin of the Detroit American league club announced here today that he had signed "Ty" Cobb as manager of the Tigers for next season. MT. Navin de- clined to state what the salary inducement was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
lnducement was. COBB'S REMARKABLE
 BIG LEAGUE RECORD


 BIG LEAGUE RECORD
 Detroit, December disappointment of Tyrus Raymond Cobb as manager of the Detroit Americans, to succeed Huey Jennings, who resigned october t5, last, puts one of baseball's most spectacular and talked-o players in a managerial berth.
 Cobb joined the Tigers in 1905, com ing from the Augusta club of the South Atlantic league. He went into the out field and in his first season batted for an average of .240
 In 1906, however, he started his climb toward fame and in 1911 he developed into a APO batter. His fiery style of play, both on the bases and at the plate, caused him to be spoken of as one of the greatest drawing cards in baseball. For 12 years he led the bat ters of the American league with marks well above 300.
 Cobb was born in Royston, Ga, in 1886, and played his first professional ball in 1905. At the close of 1918 he enlisted in the chemical warfare service and at tained the rank of captain. During the 1920 season the Georgian was kept out of the game during much of the early part of the season by injuries. At that there was talk that he would take the AiAoAid SCiidi IOIiiS Ol lhC iS D, anu these rumors were revived when Jen- nings announced his resignation. Jennings, Cobb's predecessor, had much to do with Cobb's development. He assumed charge of the Tigers in 1907 and piloted pennant winning teams in that year and the two following sea- sons.
 It is generally believed that Cobb will be playing manager, as he said last season he was not through. DIDN'T SEEK JOB Cobb declared that he did not seek the position, but accepted it because Mir. Navin insisted that the team needed him as a leader.
 q very much would have preferred to lay aside such managerial ambitions until such time as I felt myself slipping 'I know I have several years of good ba seball ahead of me- he continued. 'Since I have made the plunge I intend to make the best manager. I intend to fight and fight hard to make as great a | success as a manager as l have player. will not let my duties interfere with my work as a player.
 Iris Speaker has risen to his greatest heights as leader of the Indians. In my opinion, what any ball player has ever done I believe I can duplicate" Cobb explained that this did not mean that he believed he could equal Babe Ruth's home-run record, but "I think have been, and can be, quite as valuable to my club as Babe Ruth' Detroit has not a bad ball club,' Cobb said. q am sure it will have better one There is room for improvement, and there will be an improvement. l have cer- tain theories made from close observa- tion during long playing career and | intend to put them into practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
TEE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERAID SUNDAY DECEMBER 19 1920
TS--- "ALR WZZARD' 70 APPEAR HERE ---SPORTS1
Fight Results
M'GOORTY DRAWS WITH
 KLESCH OF CLEVELAND

Buffnlo, N. Y, December 1S- Eddie McGoOrty of Oshkosh, Wis, and Johnny klesch of Cleveland fought 10 rounds to a draw here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19

farans towards the end of the game.
 A lively little scuffle between Shorty Propst and Glenn Shugerman caused much excitement soon after the open ing of the second half. Propst was chased from the game by Coach Mar shall of Howard college, who refereed the game.
 The following is the summary of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19

suction and the moisture. I had to have a doctor give me medicine every time before I started so that my stomach would see me over. l had lemon tied to my chin so that I could get sup of it and Q wet sponge was tied to my forehead, so that it would prevent me getting light headed. II took 15 min utes to cross the cable at Niagara. used an elevator cable an inch and a half in diameter. While walking over Niagara I had the closest call of my life Some one cut the guy rope, and this threw me off my balance. I man aged to catch the wire, however, and to maintain my hold. Usually when walking over Niagara I stopped and took a rest on the wire. For making these five trips across I was paid $4,500. That looked like big money to me then" said Nelson
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
WIFE SAVES
HIM FROM ENDING LIFE

BALTIMORE, April s.-Because his
wife refused to return to him afser
"A separation OF more than a year, II
old, attempted to commit suicide In
the kitchen Of his wife's home. but
was prevented by quck action on her
part
when Mrs. Riley refused to return
to him, Riley drew a revolver and
pressed II to his forehead. Just as he
pulled the trigger Mrs. Riley struck
his arm detecting the bullet. which
entered his breast. Riley was taken
to st. Joseph's Hospital, whore II was
said his condition is not serious.
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
ARMY HAS @HARDTACK"
AND MEAL FOR SALE

The surplus property division OF
the Quartermaster Generals onice ts
Offering for sale on informal BIDS
i.2oo.o0o pounds OF "hsrd bread" ooo,-
900 pounds Of frozen pork shoulders
100000 pounds OF yellow cornmeal.
10000 pounds OF oatmeal flour and
a few thousand cans OF tomatoes
apricots, jam. apple butter. etc.
The director Of sales announced to-
day that the commodities offered on
this list are valued at $500 900. Many
OF them are staple articles.
The hard bread" Is known as army
IL consists OF thin hard
crackers made OF -four and water.
which Is not bad eating when served
with soups. jam, butter or ches".
On bids amounting to less than
81, 900 no deposit will be required. On
81, 900 and upward a deposit OF 10
per cent will be required.
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
ROMANOFF REFUGEES
REACH FRANCE SAFELY Y

CANNES. France. April s.--The last
of the RomAnoffs. relatives OF the
murdered former Car. have arrived
here IN safety after three years Of
wandering. Grand Duchess Mari
Paylovna. an aunt OF the czar. 10 the
highest in rank In the party. IL was
her generosity In pawning diamond
worth 400. 1000 that enabled the refuge
band to escape at last from Russia.
There are several grand dukes and
princes in the party here and also
Madame Cessinyaka, one OF the most
beautiful stage women Russia knew
under the old regime and one OF tho
Cars many fayorites.
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
GIVES POLITICAL JOB
TO WAR HEROS WIDOW

DANvILLE. Ill. April s.--carrylns
out the unique plan OF former mem
bers Of the command OF the late Col.
curtis O. Reddsn, to aid his widow
and her three small children. Guy
Kitchen, a world war veteran. has
resigned as city clerk In favor OF Mrs.;
Redden. Kitchen, who was In Colonei
Redden's command. was elected isst
Tuesday and resigned the next aay:
Colonel Redden died In France OF
pneumonia after serving through the
war as leader OF the 14oth Field Ar
tillery. Kitchen. who foushtin eleven
battles. was nominated on the hepuo-
lican ticket by his veteran eomraaes
for the purpose Of winning the oniee
ana turning IL over TO Mrs. Redden.
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
dead MEDIUM"
RETURNS TO LIFE
Aged Ohio SpirltuaIist Startles
Friends After Undertaken
Is Summoned.

IRoNToN. Ohio. April s.-Four
hours after the attending physician
had pronounced her dead. Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Blake, aged seventy-two, OF
Coryviile. a well-known spiritualistic
medium. startled relatives and friends
by returning to life. She was weak
today. ana 10 not expected TO live
twenty.four hour.
Mrs. Blake talked little. but she IL
quoted as having whispered that she
had seen her husband, who died last
November.
The aged spirituaiist was stricken
with pneumonia several days ago, and
at noon yesterday the death pallor
overspread the body. no sign OF a
heart beat could be detected, and rigor
mortis set In. Relatives and friends
locked to the house, an undertaken .
was summoned and the newspapers
were provided with an obituary.
Several hours later persons In the
room where the supposed corpse was
lying experienced shock upon see
ing that the woman's eyes had opened
and a pink tinge was suftusing her
checks. Restorative measures were
applied. and Mrs. Blake recognized
those at the bedside. o
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The Washington times., 1920-04-08

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exchange then for w. 3. g., thereby
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The Washington times., 1920-04-08
QUIT COASTWISE TRADE.

NEW YORK. April s.-The OLD Do
minion steamship Company has an
nounced the abandonment OF coast
wise business. The fleet or steamers
operated by the company will be put
into the trans-ocean trade. Lines will
be established between New York and
Mediterranean and Black sea ports
and a line of from twelve TO twenty
steamers operated. Six of these VIII
carry nrst-class passengers.
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
Mems Haber-
dashery

10 dozen Mems Irish
Cambria Handkerchiefs,
hemstitched and corded
borders, with initials;
sheer, soft and durable.
Special Price, Csc Each
90 pieces Mems Checked
Mai nso ok Underwear,
Shirts: Sizes ss. ss. ~
and a.: knee length draw
ers with reinforced seat:
sizes 32. 81, 38, 10 and ~.
CSC each; were $1.00.
"a Mems Fancy Colored
Silk Four-in-Hand Ties.
medium and dark color
inss: figured patterns. CSC
each, were $l.0O.
48 pairs Mems Light
weight white Silk and Lisle
Mixed Socks, triple woven
heels and toes and double
soles. size 1-2 only. 35c
pnir, 3 for $l.OO, were $1.00
pair.
8 Mems Silk and Silk
Crepe Shirts. good pat
terms: colored stripes: size
IA only. $500 each, were
$1,000 and $1,000.
rs Mems High-grade
Silk and Silk Crepe Shirts,
attractive strined matt
sizes IA, 141-2, 1912
and Is. $3.50 each; were
1880 and $500.
Mems Section. First floor
The Washington times., 1920-04-08
Friday Sale of
Wornen's Hand
kerchiefs, 6 for 75c

Women's Union Linen Hand
kerchiefs verv specially priced
for tomorrow
HandlSerchiefs. First floor.