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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The Rolfe Arrow says it cost f. f..
Wilcox. farmer living near Rolfe.
just $110 to farm thirty acres Of his
own land. He has tlrreshed and sold
his oats and knows just where he is
at Taxes. seed and threshing cost
S110 more than the crop yielded. He
got nothing for his labor and no in
terest on the investment. Just who
is ut fault we are not prepared to say.
nor do we believe the farmer who is
blaming it on to any particular thing
or body is on the right track. 1t is
Just a condition. One thing is sure
the average farmer in this section of
the country is not going to he able to
help the starving Russians and China
men very much this year. nor to give
I'ncle' Sam much income tax. 1t is
a year when he must he excused from
CARRYING much of the worlds over
head. Of course, Farmer Wilcox will
not have such an experience with his
corn. although his corn crop at from
35 to 40 cents a bushel cannot make
him any money.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Enemies Of tho administration pro-
fess to see a joker in the Berlin Treaty
which would permit the president to put
the United States into. the league OF
ia tions without the, consent OF con-
g1ess. OF course such II contention
is absurd. The treaty specifically pro-
yideS that THE United States shall not
be bound by the provisions OF part !
of that treaty covenant of the league
in the Versailles treaty. nor by any
provisions of that treaty which relate
it,, the covenant Of the league of ma
items
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

REPORTS from Germany are most re-
assuring in some respects. "A snort
time ago some of the leaders III tne
great war--Ludendorf. Won linden
burg. Won Tirpitz and others-staged
4 great mass meeting in Berlin. vet
Grams of the world war were there III
uniform, with polished guns and bayo-
nets. Some frey speeches were made
hut according to information that seems
reliable the people did not respond with
much enthusiasm and it was apparent
that the great body of the populace
were not in sympathy with the IDEA OF
keeping aflame the spirit OF hatred.
The common people of Germany 40 NOT
want any more wars They are not
waiting for the day OF vengeance, II
the reports of this comeback meeting
in Berlin are to be relied upon. 1t Is
well for the world. If Germany is
really cured of militarism it ought to
he an easy matter to cure the countries
that were in the war against Germany
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Poor old Emma Goldman is said to
he in i'll health in Russia and is anx-
ious to return to the United States to
die. Nobody will seriously object to
Emma dying whenever she gets ready
but many, people will object to her re-
turn to this country. fearing she might
change her. mind ab0ut Shutting OH
this mortal coil. If she is going to
keep right on living it is far better for
the United States to have her stay III
Russia and as there are millions III
Russia just like her. her presence
there should make no material dif'
ference.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

A former soap box orator OF Ham.
r:ond. Ind. has beeii made director gen
eral of Russias railroads. He Will
probably run them-into the group'.--
Waterloo Courier. u
And Russia might have secured the
services of William Gibbs McAdoo OF
III. l.. S. A.. who has already had much
expcrience in running railroads into the
ground. This Hammond orator VIII
lave to go isomeg.t to excel the record
made by Mr.. McAdoo.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The United States cannot feed all the
hungry in Russia. hut it will do more in
that direction than any other country
Well. why shouldn't it? 1t has the
means in far greater degree than any
ether nation. Moreover. 1t has the IN
c,ination. no matter if the Russian
government is largely responsible for
present deplorable conditions Ill the
great empire, the people are not to
blame for that That government is in
authority without the consent OF the
governed. 1t uslrped power and is
holding it by force Of the army.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The Pope thinks the way TO end wars
is to abolish the draft. That would
surely make wars less destructive OF
human life. but it would not stop them.
Ii the draft were not res0rted to wars
would have to be conducted with fewer
soldiers. But in that event the war
ring countries would be upon an equal
ity according to their population. The
draft is democratic. as it makes every
body who is fit subject to military
duty. tti2t
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

DIR. Hoagland, expert insurance sta
tisticiau of Ohio, declares that human
life has been prolonged four years IN
the past quarter of a century. No
doubt his statement is correct. The
insurance companies have. such things
figured down to a science and make
few mistakes. Rates of insurance. per-
petuity of the business, etc. depend
upon accuracy If average life has IN
creased four years in the past twenty
five the rates Of life insurance ought
to decrease in like proportion. Wonder
if they have?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The gravel roads are serving Their
purpose well. They are fit for travel
mt all seasons of the year if properly
cared for. The traveller, finds them
satisfactory after rain. If later on
the people feel able to pave them they
will he in good condition for that I'M
prOvement. Gravel is cOmpa ratively
cheap and when the primary roads are
grayeled work of graveling the others
should he commenced. to the end that
all farmers will be able Mt all times OF
the year to market their produce. A half
a mile Of mud roads leading to gravel
very often renders it impossible for
the farmer to haul his stuff to town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

1t is reported that that dread dis.
ease. infantile paralysis. has made its
appearance i'm southern Minnesota and
northern Iowa. The medical fraternity
has not yet discovered successful meth
DDS to combat this disease, hut of
course it will sooner or later 1t is just
as well that parents should know
where infantile paralysis shows itself.
as it will enable them to keep their
children away from ii in some meas
IRE.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12
LEVINE CHANGING.

IT is difficult from this distance to
form ideas of just what is going on in
Russia. However, it appears from
what is Sitting through from that be-
nighted country that Ienine is COM
ing to his senses and is discarding
some of his political ideas and prac-
tees that have brought his country to
the slaughter house. He is now per-
hitting private trading and recognize
ing individual ownership In property.
Land is not to be nationalized and real
money, backed by the government, is
going to be reinstated.
Capital is being asked to return to
Russia and it is finally admitted that
it may not be crime to own factory
and employ labor. Special ability Is
to be rewarded and the bO,rgeOisie is
to be again tolerated.
Lenine and Trotzky are now back
tracking. They are trying to get upon
a better foundation without losing
their jobs. They haye the army and so
long as they hold that they can do
about as they want to- but have been
forced to make many concessions be-
cause Of increasing discomfort among
the men who carry the guns and sabers
of the country. 1t would he fatal to
the present government If revolution
would break out in the army and to
prevent this every effort is being put
forth.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Some day, possibly 100 years hence,
maybe 1000 travel in tile air will be
common. When safety is assured 1t
will be very popular mode. of taking
long trips. 200 miles an hour will not
he uncommon and speed of 800 miles
maybe the rule. The road. too. will I've
without end. either il1 length or
breadth. 1t ought to be easy TO avoid
collisions. No doubt laws will be enact
ed to prevent accidents. Filters going
east will pass beneath those going west
and those southbound will cross the
track Of the others at still higher al
titudes. There need be no crossing ac-
cidcnts The only danger will be from
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

There will lie complete publicity OF
tho results of the Washington anna.
Lle.u conference, and such publica
tons Of the. proceedings from time to
time as may be properly given out
All Of the evils that have stigmatiZed
secret diplomacy in former days will be
absent, while the other extreme will
he avoided, Of opening every meeting
oi every conference committee to the
public gaze.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

1t is reported that the consumption
of gasoline in this country during the
first half of the present year was more
by some :,OO,OOO.OOO gallons than 1t
was for the same period of last year.
Possibly the reduced price had some,
thing to do with the increase.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12
A SHRINE TO PEACE.

The peace portal erected at Blaine.
Wash. and dedicated on Tuesday of
this week, not only marks the point
where the great Pacific highway cross
es the Canadian-Am boundary
line. hut 1t commentaries also CEN
tury of peace between Canada and the
United States. The arch is an artistic
structure Of concrete, sixty-five feet In
height. Between athe piers are hung
two doors of steel, and on the walls Of
the piers are cut these Inscriptions ::
July 4, 1915. Open For One Hundred
Years. MAY These Doors Never BE
Closed" At the top Of the portal on the
American side are the words, Chill
dren of Common Mother and on the
Canadian side, Brethren Dwelling To-
gether in Unity" 1t is entirely fitting
that President Harding should send a
message to be read as part OF the
dedicatOry exercises, q message OF fel-
icitation because Of our century and
more of peace with the British empire
and our relations Of EUnbrOken amity
with Canada. These. said the presi-
dent, ARE the testimonies that the
world grows wiser and better" "A
symbolic shrine to international peace.
the portal was aptly described by the
president. May it stand through CEN
turtles of unbroken peace to come, its
doors never closed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Should ii be necessary for the pres
idpnt of Germany to issue a pr0clama
ton as President Harding has JUS
done. commanding ''all persons engag
cd in unlawful and insurrectionar!
proceedings to disperse and retire
peacefully to their homes" the world
would think conditions were very bad
in Germany. But nobody seems tt
think it serious because martial law
was declared in certain districts in
West Virginia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

There is going to be fewer farms
operated by tenants next year than
this and as a result farms for rent
are in demand. Many farmers who re-
| tired last year cannot live off the pro-
cceds of their rented land while pres
ent prices prevail and as a result quite
number of them are preparing to
move back to the farm. Aside from
the financial condition that renders 1t
imperative that some of the retired
farmers return to the soil. many OF
them have found that living in town
is not as satisfactory as they expected.
1t is not so easy for an ablebodied
man under fifty years of age who has
worked hard all his life to be satisfied
while lOafing about town. He wants
something to do to occupy his time and
muscle. 1t is quite a different prop
ositiOn when the accumulation OF years
has made it impossible to engage in
hard work. Even then. the man who
has been active all his life will enjoy
himself more if he has something that
he can do that will not overtaX his
strength than he possibly can ii he
whites away his time in idlcness. Tie
chronic lOafer can loaf and loaf. but
the man who has been used to work
IL, In, II hn iS N
be contented
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

One of the eastern courts has deciu-
cd that ten per cent net profit on prop
erty is fair rental. \ building val
ued at $4,000 ought to rent for about
1926 per month. or $500 per year on
that basis. The taxes are $500, insu1-
ance. repairs-such as painting. paper
ing, etc.-will cost another 500 and
the depreciation is at least , per cent
or 5000 per year. That would leave
the owner $1,000, or ten per- cent net
on his investment of $4,000. Tlat Is
too high. in the Judgment of the Free
man-Journal. per cent net is enough
and not many properties are paying
that. at least in the smaller towns ike
Webster City. But there can he no
tight rule as to the exact rental a
tenant should pay. Some tenants who
nav $50 per month for property are
worth more to the landlord than 9th
ers who pay $50 for property OF
equal value. because some abuse the
property while others take good care
Of it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Quite few farms are now being
rented on fifty-fifty basis. The ten
ant furnishes the machinery. horses.
etc. and the owner buys half the stock.
ana gets half the returns from every
thing sold. 1t is likely that in few
years comparatively few farms will -
rented for grain and cash. The low
price Of grain renders it impossible for
tha LAID nw...:c or TO par his taxes and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The Russian government hanged all
the monarchist editors early in the
game. hence the government is not now
annoyed by such editors. That is one
way of establishing the freedom of the
press-allowing only the kind of edi
iorS to live that are satisfactory to the
government and will say the things
that the government wants said.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Famine seems to be doing for Russia
something that needed TO be done
weakening the hold Of bolshevism upon
the country. II may he the way OF
providence in working ont the saliva.
ti0n Of the people. Bolsheyism is sure
~ tottering to its fall.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

As the time approaches to- start the
fire in the heater there is. less talk of
the farmer burning corn. He may fig
IRE that il is just as cheap to burn
corn as it is to burn coal, but some
how he can't bring himself to the point
where he is willing to do it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The life insurance companies, it is
stated. are finding that women who
smoke eigarets are poor insurance risks.
as the majority Of them practice eX-
CcSses of various kinds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

There appears to be plenty of Optim-
ism among democratic politicians
They are actually talking Of winning
the congressional elections next year
They figure. no doubt, that the voters
Lave. very poor memories.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Much Of the crime wave is due to UNI
employment. The idle person has time
tdtliilk mp crimes and time to execute
hem. Work is one of the greatest bless
ings to mankind.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

President Harding. although having
no children of his own, is an admirer
Of large families. as was recently dem
onstrated by the interest he manifest
ed in that poor woman who had six.
teen children and asked if the presi-
dent couldn't do something for her huS-
band
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

storms. air pockets. and damage TO
machinery. Wonder if when that day
comes monopoly will control the air
and demand tribute from all persons
using it for flying purposes: Prob
ably not. as ways and means will have
been found to prevent it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Spursin. the Chicago banker thief,
captured in Mexico, was in the cOndi-
ton that might be expected. The 'w0-
man in the case was with him. hut
nearly all the money had disappeared.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

Some wag has patty observed that
there are many places about an auto
I mobile where wood will serve as well
as any other material. but the head of
the driver isn't one Of Them
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

If we can't worry this year about the
possibility of the corn being caught
lW frost we can at least worry abont
the price
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

That Pullman porter who threw n
bandit off his train in Kansas the
other day is evidently opposed to com
petition.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

interest With fde proceeds received
from half or two-fifths Of the crop.
plus SIS or SO per acre for hay and
pasture.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The wicked ones are in the world
to produce patience in the good.-St.
Augustine.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12
Entered at the Webster City Post
office as Second Class Matter.

Foreign advertising representative
THE&s, C. THEIs. COMPANY, New
FORK and Chicago.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

The Freeman and Journal, beth
papers, per, ear--------------$2.50
The Daily Freeman.Journal, By y
mail, per ---.-------$5.0o
Delivered, in city per yeaf----$6.So
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

encumbering Second street and we
hope it will not be necessary for the
council to prohibit the parking of cars
on the main streets Of the town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-12

represents tremendous loss to the
government, and must be charged NJ
to the war. -,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-11-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

U. S. Land Office at Duluth, Mimi,
October 81, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Peter
L. Stortroen, whose post office ad-
dress is 1920 Twelfth Street, Su-
perior, Wisconsin, did on the oath
day Of January, 1921, ile in this
Office Sworn Statement. and Appli-
cation, No O13304, to purchase the
NEA NWA, Section q, Town
ship So NJ, Range w. 4th, Prin-
cipal Meridian, and the timber
thereon, under the provisions of
amendatory, known as the "Tim-
Der and Stone Law" ut such value
as might be fixed by appraisement,
and that, pursuant TO such appli-
cation, the land and timber there
on have been estimated and valued
by applicant, the timber estimated
80 cords of spruce at 81 rer cord,
and the land $4,000, that said ap-
plicant will. offer final proof in
support of his application and
sworn statement on the 9th day of
January, 1922, before the Register
and Receiver of the United States
Land Office, at Duluth, Minnesota.
Any person is at liberty to pro
test this perchase before entry, or
initiate contest at any time be
fore patent issues, by fling a cor
roborated affidavit in this office,
alleging facts which would defeat
the entry.
Witnesses: A. R. Walker, James
Pihaly and Octave Desilet of Superb
or, Wisconsin, and Andrew Slotten
of Duluth, Minnesota.
ROBERT d. BLACKWOOD,
Ell-4 1890 Register.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Duluth, Mimi,
October 1, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Otto
H. Diercks, whose postoffice adj
dress is 1248 Hague Avenue, st.
Paul, Minnesota, did, on the 10th
day of December, 1920, file in this
Office Sworn Statement and Appli-
cation, No. O13277, to purchase
the SWA SEA, Section "a, Town
ship SO NJ, Range 8 w. 4th, Prin-
cipal Meridian, and the timber
thereon, under the provisions of
I, the act of June 8, 1878, and acts
amendatory, known as the "Tim-
Der and Stone Law" at such value
as might be fixed by appraisement,
and that, pursuant to such applica-
ton, the land and timber thereon
have been estimated and valued by
the applicant, the timber estimated
80 cord of spruce at 81 per cord,
and the land nothing, that said APP
plicant will offer final proof in
support of his application and
sworn statement on the 10th day
of December, 1921, before the
| Register and Receiver of the
| United States Land Office, at Du-
luth, Minnesota.
Any person is at liberty to pro-
test this purchase before entry, or
| initiate contest at any time be.
fore patent issues, by filing a cor
| roborated affidavit in this office,
| alleging facts which would defeat
the entry.
Witnesses: Harry G. Gearhart,
James Ward, Peter Stortroen and
A. r. Walker.
ROBERT d. BLACKWOOD,
1O-l4 1928 Register,
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

u. S. Land Office at Duluth, Mimi,
October 3, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Bar
ney Flesch, whose post-office address
is r. 1, Fosston, Minnesota, did, on
the Sd day of January, 1921, file
in this office Sworn Statement and
Application, No. O13291, to pur-
chase the Lot 2, Section 18, Town
ship So N, Range 8 w. 18th, Prin-
cipal Meridian, and the timber
thereon, under the provisions Of
the act of June 3, 1878, and acts
amendatory, known as the Timber
and Stone Law" at such value as
might be fixed by appraisement,
and that, pursuant to such applica-
ton, the land and timber thereon
have been estimated and valued By
the applicant, the timber estimated,
go cords of spruce and 5000 board
feet pine, and the land nothing,
that said applicant will offer final
proof in support of his application
and sworn statement on the 18th
day of December, 1921, before the
Register and Receiver of the United
States Land Office, at Duluth, Min
nesota.
Any person is at liberty to pro-
test this purchase before entry, or
initiate contest at any time be-
fore patent issues, by filing cor
roborated affidavit in this office, al
leging facts which would defeat the
entry.
Witnesses: A. R. Walker, Mar
garet E. Walker, Peter Stortroen
and James Pihaly, of Superior, Wis
consin.
ROBERT d. BLACKWOOD,
1917 1872 Register.
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Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing UNI
der the firm name of Erickson &
Mizera operating the American
Lunch Cafe, has this day been
dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will hereafter be conduct
ed by Emil Erickson.
EMIL ERICKSON.
STEVE MIZERA
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Read the want ads in the Miner.
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Total, ---$21
Respectfully Submitted,
GUST A. MAXI,
E. c. JONES.
N>><>%%%%%%%%%%%<
STEVE KOVALL,

Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup
ported by Alderman Champa, that
: the report of the Finance Commit
tee be accepted and filed and the
City Clerk be authorized to draw
an order on the City Treasurer in
payment of the various amounts.
Carried.
The matter of power rates was
referred to the Committee of the
Whole for consideration.
The Streets, Sewers and Side
walks Committee recommended that
the storm sewer outlet in Chandler
Location be widened at necessary
points.
Moved by Alderman Erickson,