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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
REDS DECLARE WAR.

According to a recent Associated
Press dispatch from Riga the reds are
going to carry on war i'll the United
states TO overthrow our democratic
form of government, which they call the
reign Of capitalism. The communist
party of America, which consolidated a
couple of months ago with the united
communists party of America. is going
10 Join the Russian reds and take force
fui possession Of the United States gov
ernnent Just us soon as they can. Ac-
cording to the Moscow organ of the
reds the United States communists have
sent the following copy Of Il resolution
recently adopted to the internationales
iii Russia:
I'm the name of the revolutionary
uroletariat Of America we affirm our de-
Termination to fight under the banner
Of the communist internationale' for
the overthrow of American imperialism
md tile establishment of prOletarian
dictatorship The communist party OF
American pledges itself to rally the
revolutionary proletariat OF America
for the annilfilation of the most for
midabIe stronghold Of world imperial
ism, the American capitaiistic state, and
to struggle for the establishment OF a
troletarian dictatorship"
Wonder what these traitors to a gov
eminent of, by and for the people hope
to accomplish? The so-called Amerl'
can proletariat are not III sympathy
win any such movement as the reds
map out and If they start anything like
n revolution of force in this country
they will not last as long as the proverb
ial SNOWFALL in hell. Nincty-nine one
lundredths Of the people of the United
States IRE loyal to our democratic
institutions and will fight to maintain
them, and they will he maintained, too
Unless, pcrcl,ancc, changed in manner
provided by the constitution.
This is a government by majorities
and when the majority wants any radi'
cal changes it can bring them about by
peaceful means. The little ballot will
do the business. r.g.5.I ..e,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
COST s4;eeo.odo.0oo.

Congressman Martin b. Madden of
Illinois, who has given the problem
serious consideration and painstaking
investigation, says government opera
'tion of the railroads cost the people
more than $4,OOO,OOO,OOO. That is a
tremendous sum, even for that period
of appalling extravaganza In expendi-
lures among the people and govern
ment. In recent discussion in con-
sress Mr.. Madden said among otllsr
things: Il agree that the time has
come for the most rigid system of ecell-
Omy in government, and for one I pro.
pose to exercise every Influence and
power that have to put that system
into effect. The people of the United
States are demanding economy; they
are demanding reduction In taxes !;
and to the extent that it is possible to
give it to them they ought to have it,
but it must-be realized by every Ona
who wants to be fair that this admin
istratiOn inherited legacy OF oblisa-
tions it must meet. The railroad -''n'-
panics were controlled by the govern
ment fox period of 90 months, and
during that period that control cost
the American people over 81, 600, 100000.
'Some people say it did not cost that
much; other people say we do not
know how much it cost. l have made
many calculations on the cost, and
my figures show $4,000, coo, 900. That
is more than 1t cost to run the g1ve'ii-
ment for every activity during the
same period Of time before we went
into the war. And there never was a
time when tie railroads did not func-
ton before they were taken owe: ny
the government. They could have func-
toned better if they never had been
taken over, and we would not have
had this enormous charge against the
people"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
GLENN A. BRUNSON.

As renders Of the Freeman-.JOurnai
known, Glelih A. BrunsOn, who was Il
candidate for United States district
marshal for the northern district OF
Iowa, had very strong support in Ham
iItom county and all over the Tenth
district. He is a man of good ability
and high character and his friends
could support him with enthusiasm
realizing that he would make good and
t,rove a credit to the administration.
Tie fortunes Of politics did not go
Just as Mr.. BrunsOn and his friends
expected. He did not succeed in realiz-
ing his ambition to get the appointment
III marshall but lie did get something
INST as good" He received the appoint
merit of prohibition law enforcing officer
ard will enter upon his new duties in Il
few days. In speaking of the victory
Of MFR. Brunson, the Algona Upper Des
MOines. Republican says:
Algona has captured, perhaps the
r,ost important and best paid federal
Office for Iowa to be given out down
ut Washington. q. A. Brunson, who
has beeIl a candidate for the position
Of United States marshal, was last
week given the Endorsement for pro-
hiBitidn director for Iowa by Senators
CNmmins ard Kenyon, and will likely
receive his commission within the next
week or two. This appointment comes
t. MIR. Brnilson after long drawn ont
fight for the United States marshal
ship 20 a'"
Tie appointment Of Mr.. BrunsOn will
riuAii something to .Algona as we'll rs to
Fin, DIS tile headquarters of prohibition
for Iowa will hereafter he
located in Algona, and force of six
~ eight BOOK keepers, stenOgrapllers.
etc, maintained here. Mr.. Brunson's
salary will lie $1,000 per year. He
VIII have entire charge of issuing per-
1,its for the sale anu handling of all
LIQUORS by druggists and physicians and
his field men will check up all sales
made by them and report to the
Algolia Office. In case the field men
report any law violations the matter,
together with the evidence. is turned
ever to the department Of justice, who
has charge of the prosecutions. Dis
pitches from Washington state that
Tie new dry enforcement officer will
have much larger responsibility
.'an his predecessor. This is made
piain by the bureau Of internal revenue
which is issuing new orders to the
state directors. Enforcement in Iowa
will almost entirely rest on the shout
dcrs of the new director and his force.
The new detailed plans OF the bureau
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
THE MIDDLEMAN.

To read some of the caustic denun-
citation Of "middlemen'' INDUCED i'm by
some farm papers one might think that
there Is no place in our economic struc-
ture for the buyer and seller, the mer-
chant and business man, the transport
or and distributors. These classes en-
brace very large portion of our
pOpulat ton and render distinct SER
vice to the public. Moreover, they are
consumers of farm products and 1t is
quite as necessary for the farmer to
have consumers as 1t is for bank to
have borrowers or d manufacturer to
have buyers.
The objection to the middleman is
based upon the fact that in many in
stances he exacts unfair toll, charges
more for his services than they are
worth This is reasonable objection
and ways and means will yet be de-
vised to overcome it.
But it is not to the advantage OF the
farmer or the manufactures in the
broad sense to crush the middlemen. A
very large contingent Of our population
is of that class and 1t consumes the
things the farmer raises and the things
the manufacturer makes, to large ex-
tent. The small towns Of the country
and very large portion Of the cities
are made up of middlemen. II these
iniddlemen were forced out of business
what would they do? Why, many Of
them would become farmers, many
would become manufacturers and
others would become something else.
Such an evolution in the industrial af-
fairs of the nation would create an in
crease in farm products and nianufac-
tttred goods, and at the same time re-
ducc the number of buyers Of farm pr0-
ducts and the things made in shop and
factory.
That would not be beneficial to the
farmer or the manufacturer. The mid
dleman problem must he solved with:
out crushing the middlentan or driving
him into other fields Of endeav0r.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

dence to the Philippine Islands, what
prevented such independence during the
eight years 6f Wilson'S reign in the
White House, six of which years the
Democratic party controlled both hols-
cs OF congress? AS mater OF fact,
that pledge Of twenty-three years ago
was given with reservation. Indepen.
dence was to IL Eranted when the is.
lands were fitted for self-government.
To determine whether or no the people
are now SO fitted Gen. Wood was,sent
to the Philippines to make investiga-
ton. we do not believe he will be in.
'fluenced by other considerations than
the welfare Of tie people most vitality
interested.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

ing. However, If they would go into
politics, (and many Of them have been
in for ycars,) and apply themselves
10 securing needed legislation with any
sort Of unanimity they would become
power that politicians would have to
reckon with and the chances are they
would secure everything in fairness and
justice that they tried to secure: 1-.iis
There have been many third party
movements in the state and nation, but
seldom have such movements accom-
p,ished anything Of value for the people
most interested III them. On the con-
trary, they lose influence with the lead
iltg parties and results are directly OPP
posite, to those sought. The thing for
the farmers Of Iowa and of every other
state to do is to stay with their party
and compel it to come to them. They
can control if they are determined to
control. r.
It would be well, of course, for the,
farmers to follow the suggestions OF
Mr.. Bell and hold meetings for the dis
cussion of the problems that vitality in
tcrest them. Many Of them are doing
that now and when enough of them
get together upon fair program they
can carrying it out within the party in
whose broad principles they believe and
with which they are affiliated They
can accomplish more IN that way than
by fiocking by themselves. At least that
is the way 1t looks to us.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

The corn has been growing at the
rate of an inch day, while the ice
mans stack of coin has been mounting
faster than that.-Des Moines Regis
ter.
Corn growing an inch day" Yes,
number Of inches a day. Corn that
was just peeping through the ground
on the first day Of Julie was Six to
eight feet high forty days later on July
10, making d growth Of at least two
inches a day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

John b. Rockefeller, ut the age Of
eighty-two, played golf on his recent
birthday and announced that he was in
good health. Regardless Of the fact
that Mr.. Rockefeller has been guilty of
reprehensible business methods in the
past, history will put him down as one
Of the most useful men the world ever
produced. He has used large slices of
his great fortune for the benefit of
mankind all over the globe. Rockefel-
Ter is not only great financier, but he
is great philanthropist as well. 1t
is well for the world that he is enjoying
good health.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

All hail to that far sighted man who
. saw to it that all of the north shore OF
Storm Lake was reserved for all time
for the use of the people. Especially
is he to be praised during such weather
as we have been having the past two
weeks. He is by all means the great
ct min the city ever prOduccd.-Storm
Lake Register.
From the foregoing il is apparent
that some man years ago with VISION
OF the future made provision that the
shore of Storm Lake should for all
time he open TO the public. The Regis
ter ought to ut least publish his name.
/. would be fitting. too. for the people
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
a NaTIONAL DlsGRACE.

Tie nation is making no Roadway in
stoppiiig the disgrace Of lynchings as
The record for the first half of the cur
rent year proves. It does seeIn ms
though the people of the United States
are far enough removed from the jungle
ind the cave to overcome this exhibition
OF lawless brutality, yet there have
been thirty-six lynchings in this co''n-
try since the first of last January.
Thus far this yeur no lynchings have
occurred tn any northern states, which
is 4 matter. for general congratulations
According to the records kept by
Monroe n. Work, iii charge of the de-
partment of records and research OF
the Tuskegee institute, there have been
~ lives sacrificed to the demands OF
mobs since the first Of last january,
which is "a more than for the same
period Of tie previous year and seven
more than the first six months OF 101o'
This record is anything but reassur-
ing and seems to Indicate that the cOun-
try is slowly moving toward the jungle
rather than from It. '-
The states in which lyhchings otctif'
red and the number in each state are
d. follows: Aiatama, l; ARKANSAS, 4;
Florida, 4; Georgia, o; Kentucky, l;
louisiana, ?; Mississippi, 10; North
Carolina, 2; South Carolina, 1; Ten
flcssce, 1. ~ -
1t will Ike noted that Mississippi, the
home Of Senator Pat Harrison. who is
Just now busy twisting the British hoii's
tail because Of alleged Outrages In Ire
lard, has more lynchings THAN any other
srate and more than one fourth of all Of
item. Yet Pat doesn't open his caver-
nous and ,inrnly mouth to say word
against the disgrace his own state Is
bringing upon the nation by this reign
Of lawlessness and brutality.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
disarmament" is not the right wore

disarmament" Is not the right word.
It is rather move to stop increasing
ornaments 1t Is not expected that
the so-called disarmament conference
will agree to disarm or dismantle any
war vessels or craft. But it is ex-
pected that agreements to cut naval
and army programs win be reached.
If the leading naval powers would only
stop building new battleships, subma-
rines cruisers, etc, etc, it wotild not
be long until nature would do a lot of
disarming through deterioration.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

will soon me issued. 1T will be need
fill for the new director to have "a
highly efficient force Of aides to sue
coed.
Mr.. Brunson is peculiarly we'll quail
fed for the position of dry enforce
ment officer for Iowa. He has served
several terms as sheriff Of Kossuth
county and later served as state agent
III very satisfactory manner. His
ability as an executive officer is we'll
known, and his friends are joining in
extending congratulations on his land
ing a position for which lie is so well
fitted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
ON THE WRONG TRACK.

X. u. Bell, i'll communication 10 thc
Des Moincs Register. says:
."Thc farmers of Iowa must get into
politics and must liz quick about it ii
n large part OF the agricultural popula'
ton of the state Is to be spared from
complete financial ruin.
A meeting Of the Iowa business
congress was held recently at the
Slavery hotel. Bankers were present
from Chicago and other places. They
advocated getting into the political field
These business men advocated a strong
representation in. the iegislature. They
are not going to keep out of politics and
yet they advise the fafmer to do so
II all other lines of business organize
for political purposes, why does the
farmcfs not have the same right?
Every farmers union, grange and
equity local in Iowa should hold meet
i1.gs this spring, discuss the questions
that are of interest to the public and
especially the problems Of the farmer,
drawing up what plans they want poll
tically, write out the ,planks they want
put in Il party platform, and elect dele
Gates to represent the farmers inter
csts in Il third party convention that
will be held in Des Moines this sum-
lner." "'t
The farmers and city workers and
the common people of Iowa should unite
Upon progressive political platform
and create a third p .rty Of their own
There are SO many important affairs
rceding attention that the people should
not trust the politicians any longer" e
The Freeman-JO Journal doesn't know
Mr.. Bell and hence cannot guess with
what interests he is identified or whom
he expects to serve. However, we be-
lieve he is Offering the farmer some
had advice. The bankers and business
men Of whom he speaks are not think
ing of organizing third party. They
are too wise for that. If they go into
politics they will do SO as members OF
parties already organized, and it is to
the interests of the farmers to pursue
:, similar course.
The farmers of Iowa can control bOtlI
the republican and democratic parties
Of the state IL they undertake to do It
They can dictate the platform and select
The candidates. This, the Freeman
journal believes they should do, but they
should work for the interests Of the
entire state and not for the interests
of the farmers alone. One large indus
trial class cannot prosper while others
languish. This is fact that must not
lie overlooked by farmers or bankers
or business men.
II the farmers should organize third
party in Iowa they would draw from
both the old parties, probably hi pro
portion to their present numerical
strength in each The result would he
& reduction in the republican and demo
cratic vote, hut 1t is hardly possible
that tile third party candidates could
win. In tile event Of defeat Of their
the farmers would gain moth
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

The election of Samuel Gompers at
the end of a big fight, by q two to one
vote. as president of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, is a victory for the
conservative element OF labor. Mr.
Lewis, his opponent. is a radical among
radicals and is really a dangerous lead
er. Labor served its own interest when
it put its seal Of condemnation upon the
ultra radicalism that is trying to get a
firm foothold in the organization.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Charles City Press: 1t is good
omen when union leaders themselves
recognize the imperative necessity Of
unions keeping the agreements just as
they expect employers to keep theirs.
If they can persuade the public. by
example, that labor organizations may
be trusted implicitly when they give
their word, there will be little more
opposition to the principle of collective
bargaining.
Iowa Forum: If only the energy and
enthusiasm that are wasted on WIS.,
ionary and useless schemes for max
ing the world good and pure by CONS
mon consent could be directed toward
the promotion Of practicable measures
for the frank recognition and effective
Of real justice, the world
would progress considerably faster
than it does.
Cherokee Democrat: The reformers
who tried to stop the big fight were
not long in discovering that the people
in general are not at present In any
very serious mood for being overly
good.
Rolfe Arrow: Don't expect your in
fluence on your family to be counter
acted by that of your minister, priest
or rabbi when he has your child one
hour OF the week and you have 1t the
other 16S. Figure up the percentage
against the spiritual leader. and give
him cooperation, rather than censure.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald: In the
civil war period we made advance
force 0f arms. For our later advances
we are Indebted mainly to Intelligent
Interpretation Of the federal constitu-
ton by our federal courts.
Hamburg Republican: We've Also
noticed that the man who let's hts
money do the talking always seems to
have a lot Of friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

Last fall Gov. Cox and the entire
Democratic party insisted that congress
couldn't effect peace with Germany by
congressional action. But congress has
done it. with the concurrence of the
president. and we are now Mt peace
with Germany. Only another precedent
smashed. Congress has power to de-
clare war and of course It has power
to declare war at an end, and it has
done It.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
That old dame WHO "las been throw

That Old dame WHO "has been throw
ing money around" in Paris-$5,-
600, 900 III less than a month Is coming
to the United States to show New
York's four hundred how to really
throw the coin. She win lie cordially
received. with oiitstretched arms and
itching palms. SO long as the old girls
money lasts she; will be very popular
among the denizens Of New York City,
which metropolis She has announced
will be her objective.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18
of Storm Lake to erect modest monu-
ment to the memory of this man.

The Fordncy tariff bill increases the
impost duty on champagne, brandy, ale,
Porter and other drinks of like nature.
This feature Of tie new law ought to
prove a revenue gettef and We guess the
treasury is going to need all the money
it can get. OF course, it is illegal to
Import such stun except for medicinal
and sacramental and mechanical pur-
poses, but the health Of the nation may
be- in an abnormal state the next few
years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

"What has become of the old fash
toned farmer who could tie bundle of
oats with binder Of Oat straw" asks
the Monticello Express. Oh, he has re
tired along with the grocer who used
to tie up sugar in brown paper. have a
box of free tobacco sitting upon tile
counter for loafcrs, with an assortment
of chairs and benches for their accom-
mediation while they were discussing
the big affairs of state.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

Two farms sold in Calhoun county
last week; one for $3.50 an acre and
one for $3.50. They were good FARMS
and had nice Improvements. Don't get
''skittish' over Iowa land. If YOU don't
think IT is good stuff take trip via
automobile east. When you get home
you'll be terribly publish" on Iowa
land, if it is first class.-WaterlOO COur-
.ier.
The Frecman-J Journal is predicting
that Iowa land will be selling readily
III less than five years at figures higher
than the peak of 1919. The Wings that
are depressing values OF land now are
the high rates of interest and taxes.
These will he readjusted when things
ret back to normal, and when money
is easy again good farms will find ready
markets at good prices. If you have
a fair pile of money to invest you will
make no mistake in investing it in land.
But do not attempt to buy farm worth
$4,000 with nn initial payment of only
i$E, 900 or $4,000.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

It wot,ld be easier for congress to
function promptly If the membership
were cut in two in the middle. 1t would
also be step i'll the direction Of re-
diced expenses. A number Of years ago
the board Of supervisors OF Hamilton
county was composed of sixteen mem
hers, one from each township. Nobody
would now think OF advocating a re-
turn to such policy. Three good. men
can do more business and do it more
satisfactorily than can sixteen equally
cs good. State legislatures, too, ought
tC be reduced in membership. The item
VI salaries is not 81 great moment, but
il is something, and is worth consider
ing. If there were fewer congressman
and fewer legislators Business wouitl
iiiost assuredly be expedited, as there
would be less disposition to waste time
III useless talk and haggling. Smaller
bodies, composed OF the same class Of
men, are better than larger bodies,
within reasonable limitations Of course.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-18

Mr.. Herrick, ambassador to France,
says the world is expecting the United
States to solve the great economic
problems that are now battling all Eu-
rope. 1t might be better for Europe
if she had no such expectations. The
United States will do well to solve her
own problems. They are of gigantic
Proportions.