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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
IOWA TAKES IN
DuSTR|AL STRIDES
Sioux City Leads Rest of
State on Manufactured
Products.
By G. l.. CASWELL
Sec. Iowa Press Assn.

IL.
Des Moines, Iowa. March dur.
ing the past TWO years Iowa has made
rapid industrial stride. according to
the report made by Labor Commission.
er A. L. Urick to the general assem-
bly,. On account of the printing trou-
bles of the state, this report rests in
a heap with the many other state re-
ports awaiting some action of the leg
iSlaturc that will permit of their pub
lication. Through the kindness of Mr..
Trick l was permitted to examine a
copy of the wonderful table on manu-
featuring and production containing in
formation every commercial Organiza-
tiOn in the state has ben wanting
This table shows the capitalization of
industrial plants, stocks and materials,
value of the total product by counties,
number of wage earners. total amount
of wages paid, etc.
Because of its extensive meat pack
ing plants and the high prices of meat
Sioux City in Woodbury. county has
led the state the past four years in
the value of its manufactured prod
ucts leading Cedar Rapids the next
highest by almost fifty millions and
DeS MOincS. which ranks third by al
mnSt njnntv millions rrborn boc l,aop
a kecncst rivalry between Sioux City
and Cedar Rapids for first place in
production. The destruction of the
Douglas Starch plant two years ago
caused a falling off of production in
Cedar Rapids from forty to fifty mil
lions. With this plant reeStabliShed
on larger scale than before and the
Of syrups. cane and bar
rclS added TO the products the second
city in manufacturing hopes to become
first in two years. Cedar Rapids peo-
pie declare the tumbling down of meat
prices will reduce Sioux City's stand
ing. However. Sioux City points to
the fact that increased freight rates
are already crowding the packing
houses in that city to the capacity and
The establishment of other packers will
put that city so far in the lead in
two years that it will put it in class
oy itself.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
Johnny Griffiths is
Suspended for Time

Detroit. Mich. March 7.-Johnny
Grifiiths. of Akron. Ohio. welterweight
has been suspended by the Michigan
board of athletic control for six
months as result Of his showing here
recently in bout with Jack Perry.
The bout was stopped in the seventh
round by the referee, who said Griffiths
failed to make a contest. He had been
warned by the referee several times
during the seven rounds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
Much Work to be Done.

Dcs Moines, Iowa March 7.--As the
I Iowa legislature recOnvened today
after the mid-session recess the senate
had 23 bills on the calendar and the
house had 33 bills. In addition there
We're six measures scheduled to be re.
ported out by the house judiciary com
'mittec.
In the senate bills to come up for
consideration included:
Representative Weaver's bill relating
to the assessment and collection of
taxes upon devises bequests. legacies.
gifts and other transfers of property
made to direct heirs. as well as others.
and to make further provision for the
collection of both direct and collateral
inheritance taxes. BY special order
this measure comes before the senate
Wednesday.
a bill relating to the porbate of
foreign wills and providing limitation
of action Hereunder. The senate in
definitely postponed action on this
measure, but motion to reconsider
was carried Oh Feb. 21, and the bill
placed on the calendar.
A bill by Senator Smith relating to
the taxation of moneys and credits.
A bill relating to labor on highways.
BY Senator Anderson.
A substitute bill introduced Feb. %
by the senate committee on ways and
means, and relating to the exemption
from taxation of the property of sol
diers. sailors. marines. nurses, and
widows and child or children of sol
diers. sailors and marines. and hus-
bands of nurses.
\ bill 10y Senator Mcintosh, for an
act to provide Il permanent fund to be
used under the direction of the board
of parole for aid. in emergencies of
men on parole. Passage recommended
Senator Darting's amending bill re-
lating to powers and duties of the
board of supervisors.
A bill by Senator Scott of Marshall
county. relating to the enactment of
Il substitute law concerning delinquent
tax collectors and their appointment
and compensation. and to sheriffs. and
repeating the present sections of the
code relating thereto.
To Protect Quail.
Representative Youns's bill relating
to the protection of quail. BY special
order this measure comes up WedneS-
uay
Senator GTeencll's bill relating to the.
compensation of judges of the district
courts.
Senator Horchem's bill relating to
the education of deaf children Pass
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
Joint Legislative Committee
Again Takes up Charges
Against State Sup
erintendent.
ATTORNEYS ARGUE
Speak for Legality of Ac-
cepting pay for 1nsti-
tute Speeches.
(By The Associated Press.)

Des MOineS. Iowa. March 7.-Inves-
tigation of the state teaching depart
ment by the joint legislative commit
tees on departmental affairs will be
continued this afternoon, Senator w.
Henderson said today.
Attorneys representing 2. f. McCle-
nahan. state superintendent of public
We're scheduled to appear
before the committee and present ar
guments on the legality Of alleged ac-
ceptance by McClenahan of pay for
speaking at county institutes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
DIFFICULT TO RID
POTATOES OF WARTS
CBy The Associated Press.)


Washington, ID. C.. March T.
Mystic rites of childhood for
wart removal. involving shivery
midnight visits to lonesome.
spook infested grave yards. the
use Of n rabbits left hind foot
with proper incantationS, and
the like. may yet be necessary
to chase warts off potatoes.
At least, the department of
agriculture has not so far found
other means to do the job. Its
official witches have steamed.
boiled. doSed and otherwise as
sailed the wart with incOnclu-
siye results. according to a re-
port just published. They have
not given MP. however. and still
hope to eradicate the plant dis
ease from the country.
Potato wart infection is now
limited to u small area in Penn
Sylvania. due to II 1912 impOrta-
ton of "SpudS" which later
proved to be undesirable aliens.
The experts have tried all sorts
of chemical treatment of the
soil and even steamed the
ground before planting, but
without complete success.
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Il r 4
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
RECORD FOR SES-
sion IN HOUSE
THIS MORNING
Bill to Repeal Anti Cigar
cite Law and Impose
License and a State
Tax.
STATE CEMENT PLANT?
DR.. Kime's Industrial Bill
Slated to Come up
Today.
(By The Associated Press.)

Dcs Moincs, Iowa, March 7.-IntrO-
duction of forty-five new bills in the
house of the Iowa legislature marked
the opening Of the session this morn
ing, following 10 days recess. After
tomorrow. only committee bills will be
received
The number introduced this morning
made record for tliis session. Among
the more important cues was the pro-
posed repeal of the anti-cigarette law
and proposition for licensing and tax
ing of cigarette sales, introduced by
Senator Dodd.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
LABOR BOARD SAYS
RAILROADS MUST
NOT REDUCE WAGES
(By The Associated Press.)

Chicago, March 1.-THE railway
labor board today handed down a deci-
sion stating that the railroads have
violated previous board rulings in six
respects. particularly in reducing the
wages of employees and failing to can
eel the reduction when ordered to do
so by the board.
The roads had cOntendcd that the
board must hold a hearing before Or
dering restorations of previous rates Of
Fey.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
$4,000 Women Golfers
in England and Wales
(Ry The Associated Press.


London. March with more than
800 golf clubs affiliated to the Ladies'
Golf Union. it is computed that in Eng
land and Wales there are considerably
more than 10000 women golfers. These
women devotecs of the game are well
slips for there is the women'S open.
the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh
championships to say nothing of the
county championships and when these
come on for decision later in the year
there is every indication that Il record
number of players will be seen doing
the rounds on the links.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
NOMINATIONS OF
ROOSEVELT AND
BALL ARE MADE
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c., March 7.-The
of Col. Theo. Roosevelt Of
New York as assistant secretary of
war and Il. ID. Ball of Iowa, reap
pointed assistant secretary of agricnl-
ture. were delivered to the naval and
agricultural committees today and will
be acted upon later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
What He Meant,

Houston Post: You told me-" COM
planned the purchaser, that parrot
bought was the most intelligent bird
in your shop. while the fact is he
doesn't talk at all
That's what | meant" replied the
dealer, when l spoke of his intel
ligence, madam"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
Family Trees.

Life: Mrs. Crabshaw--SO your fam
lily dates back farther than hers?
Mrs. Nurich-It certainly does My
husband grew wealthy working in a
munitions factory. while her people
made their pile in the oil boom.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
Sioux City Claims the
Biggest X. G. Council

Sioux City. Iowa. March Z. - Epi-
phany council. knights of Columbus,
claims to be the largest in the state
with membership of l,193. Accord
ing to their figures. Dubuque is soc
ond with 1.lol: Carol third with
900 and DeS MoincS fourth with
LOIS. The order has a membership
of about 10000 in Iowa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
ONE REASON COAL
IS HIGH; COMPANY
PAYS $50 PER Cent
tBy The Associated Press

fBy The ASSOciatcd PrcSS.)
New York. March THE Lcliigh &
Wilkes Barre Coal Company today de-
clared a special cash dividend of $50
per cent on its $9,21O,OOO stock out
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

and that the president would take
up in particular the relations with
Costa Rica and Panama and the
program for the special session of
congress. Information and advice
received at the dinner tonight is
expected to be laid before the cabi-
net by Mr.. Harding and definite
decision will be reached as to the
date Of calling congress into ses-
sion.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
45 New Bills Introduced i'm House!
Congressional Leaders
to Dine at White House
With President TONIGHT
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington, ID. c.. March =
Legislative policies of the new adj
ministratiOn will be discussed by
President Harding with the con-
gressional leaders mt dinner at the
White House this evening.
Tomorrow, the president will
preside at the first meeting of his
cabinet.
1t was said the cabinet session
would be of Il general character
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
age recommended.
ShatIter has Bill.

Senator Shafftcr'S bill for an act
to establish danger zones at railway
crossings and mark the approach with
warming signal and to provide for their
erection and maintenance, and for
keeping such crossings free of obStruc-
tions. and requiring motorists to re-
ducc speed of motor vehicles on ap-
preaching such crossings. with penal
ties for vioaltions of the act
Senator Meredith'S bill relating TO
the protection of certain fur hearing
animals.
Representative BuffinSton'S bill to
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
FLETCHER Named
As UNDER SECRE-
TARY OF STATE
(By The Associated Prcss)

Washington, D. c.. March Nom
inatiOn of Henry p. Fletcher Of Penn
was sent to the senate today by Presi
dent Harding.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

The Penalties.
The penalties in question were an
nounced to the Germans last Thursday
by Lloyd George, the British Minister
They are:
Occupation of the cities Of Duis-
burg. Dusseldorf and RuhrOrt in
the German industrial area beyond
the Rhine by troops Of the Allies.
Imposition by each allied coun-
try Of such a tax upon German inn
ports as it may deem fitting.
The establishment of customs
boundary under Allied control
along the Rhine.
Mr.. Lloyd George informed the Ger
mans today that not only were the
propositions made by Minister Simmons
ills morning unacceptable to the Allies,
but that, Notwithstanding the intervals
siEcc last weeks conference. the Ger
mans have not made such an advance
in their propositions as would justify
pOstpOnement of the imposition of
penalties by the Allies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
NO MORE DICkERING ON REPAIR.
ATI0NS--ALlIES Will OCCUPY
CITIES and Rhine COUNTRY!
(By The Associated Press)
EXTRA!
ON MARCH TOMORROW.

London, March 1.-THE Allied troops will
march into Germany tomorrow in accordance with
the decision Of the Allies to nfict Germany the
penalties provived for by the nonfulflment of her
reparation it was announced officially this evening.
After the Germans left the conference late this
afternoon the British telegraphed orders for the
immediate occupation by the Allied troops Of Ru-
hrort Duisburg and Dusseldorf.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
Expect Rupture.

After the recess had been taken, NJ.
L;.urctt, ambassador to Berlin, declared
there was little doubt that there would
be a rupture of the negotiations at
the late afternoon sitting of the con-
ference.
At this sitting. it was announced that
Premier Lloyd George would reply to
present German proposals mt the
first session today. These proposals.
which were declared in French quar-
ters to be unacceptable to the Allies.
were of provisional nature calling
for payment of fixed annuities for the
first five years. The Germans said
they would have to take counsel with
their government and to ask weeks
adjournment for the purpose.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
Meeting Unsatisfactory.

London, March 1.-THE conference
between the heads of the Allied govern
mcnts and the representatives of the
German government, which began at
room today, took an adjournment at
1 80 o'clock until 4 80 p m.
The session apparently had not been
satisfactory one and there were re-
ports after the adjournment that the
attempt at an agreement had failed,
and that the Germans would be inform
Cd that the stipulated penalties would
be applied.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
ULTIMATUM GIVEN.

London March 7.-Application of the penalties upon
Germany for non-fullment Of her repartons require
ment was decided upon by the Allies here this afternoon
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Continued on page 6.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
WINDHAM-P PERKINS
REALTY co.
Room POI Drane Bldg.
Telephone III

New snIa | house. large east front
lot, $3.50. 4-room bungalow, 2 large
lots, fruit, $1,000; terms like rent.
Small bungalow, furnished, south
side, for $4,000. 5-room bungalow
and store building, paved street, 49,
300, or will string 'em like bananas
and sell in punches. See us for spec
ial prices.
ORANGE BELT REALTY co.
NEW SYRUP
Have you tried the famous
"SEALDHOT" Brand of South Florida
syfup? 1t is made on a modern SAN
itary steam plant. free from chemi-
calls. If your grocery cannot supply
you, call at our office and we will.
LAKESIDE SYRUP co.
At Orange Belt Realty Co.'S office
in State Bach Anpav
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
CLOSELY PRICED HOMES

4-room bungalow in DiXieland
nearly completed, with dining alcove,
Eath room. sleeping porch, screened
IL kitchen porch. viii sell at real
.argain for cash.
Groom California bungalow, south,
ON Boulevard. Beautiful lot. quite
c'ose-in. Offered for short time at low
rice Terms.
Groom bungalow, all conveniences,
) lots, fruit, garage, south side right
over city limits. Very desirable and
c osely priced. Terms.
5-room new modern bungalow fur
nished in best residence part of
Dixie and. Price will surprise you.
Give it early attention if you want
it.
5-room modern bungalow. Large
cozy rooms. bearing fruit trees, first
class neighborhood. $4,000 cash, bal
ance time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
EXCHANGE

IA room modern home, 2 large lots,
fruit, double garage, for outside SUI
burban home, or grove. 10 acre tract
Of truck land, miles out on Dixie
Highway, will trade for good automo-
bile or take Ford as part payment, or
city property Small house, nice east
front lot, viii trade for land or auto
mobile or Ford as part payment. First
class Franklin for good Buick. 10
room modern, well located, suitable
for apartment house, will trade for SUI
burban property, or smaller house. or
city lets. room modern bungalow,
close in, main highway, store, for
suburban home. Look up our Ex-
change Dept. for local and foreign
exchange. Orange Belt Really Co.,
state Bank Annex.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
LET ME SHOW YOU THESE

Ideal county estate. IL room house
all modern conveniencos. Overlook
ing beautiful lake. 10 acres Seeding
and budded orange and grapefruit
grove. $21,000.00
1O-acre bearing grove, high eleya-
ton, overlooking lake. Beautiful site
Tor country home, A show place.
S12,000.0O including crop. Liberal
-erms.
5-acre grove coming into bearing.
Small house, good well. An ideal
chicken farm. S2,S00.00.
Lakeland apartment house, close in,
south side; $S,50000.
2O-room hotel. money maker. Bar
gain on good terms.
Modern bungalow, cheap, or will
ease furnished for season.
15-acre truck farm, cleared and
fenced, house; $4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
Phone No. 696
Room 4, Dyches Bldg.
Lakeland, Florida
II. II. HARNLY

HHNlIVIIN'I anu IttUI LNIdIUt
For Sale-Extra large fine lot on
Lake Holingsworth. Beautiful lake
'front.'. No better location on lake.
acres fronting Lake Hollings-
worth. 12 in bearing grove, 5 room
Louise.
Several beautiful lots in Dixieland,
near Lake Hol ingsworth. Price is
right. Lots in every section of Lake.
and. See us.
For Exchange-1S0 acre farm in
North Carolina for orange grove. or
city property.
Office 2l2 ). Tennessee Ave-
Office Phone 593, Residence 1856 Blue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
OUR BEST BARGAINS FOR A FEW
DAYS ONLY

20 acres best hammock land OF
Barlow road. nice bungalow, electric
lights. Terms to suit.
40 acres best citrus and truck land
on Barlow road, $4,250; half cash.
A dandy Groom bungalow, c-ose in,
for $4,000; $1,000 cash.
A good Groom house on East Rose
for $500; $1,000 cash.
Windham-Perkins etc.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
INVESTMENT COMPANY

Suite 202 Drane Bldg. Phone 7SS
l. Dale Williams. c. H. Williams,
Pres. Treas.
Walter Il. Williams. J. c. Williams.
V. Pres Atty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

Any of these subdivision PROPOSE
tions in and adjoining the city will
make you money
ares on paved street.
IA acres on paved stree.
20 acres, select site, south side,
with fruit and some buildings
Six room bungalow, south side,
near lake, three fine lots ony $500.
Good terms.
Four-room new house paved street,
81, $50.
Four fine Dixeland 10 s with fruit,
for $500
KARDWICK & TUCKER
Phone 754
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
SPECIAL.
CLOSE IN SOUTHSIDE HOME LOTS

100 feet corner one block of South
Florida. Good homes surrounding.
80 feet east front, fruit, shrubbery,
tence and water, $1l0O.
Two adjoining lots. lake front, or
corner, fine view, stone road, $500
each.
80, foot lot South Florida Avenue,
paving paid. east front. $1,000.
,50x135 South Tenn Ave. Good or
ange and grapefruit trees, $4,000.
|. II. GRIFFIN
400 South Missouri Avenue
Phone I75 Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
LOOK!
AUCTION SALE
OF
IiOT SFH0LD FURNITURE
Saturday. Dee. II, at 80 p. VI.

Saturday. Dee, II. at l:30 p. VI.
1t 2l2 ) Tennessee Ave.
Large Oak Library Table.
Lad es Writing Desk and Chair,
Round OAK Dining Table and Serv-
ing Table.
Dining Room Chairs.
Large Oak Buffet.
Wicker Settee.
Wicker Rocker and Chair
Mahogany Dresser.
Mahogany Stand.
Nearly New Oliver Typewriter.
Extra Nice Furniture.
Sale promptly at 1870 p. M.
After The sale of furniture We sell
for the Lakeland Shoe Company.
L. II Harnly. Auctionee..
Phone 4S6 Blue
J. Z. WaldrOn, Owner
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16
c. 7. BLAND
BEST BUY WE KNOW OF
Room a, Telegram Bldg


GROVE-HOME-16 acres. S-acrcz
grapefruit and Valencias, bearing.
acres years old. Good house wit
modern conveniences. 3 miles slfrafl
own. on asphalt road. House fnsu5
ed for 100000.
GROVE-20 acres. Heaviest pro
Queer in Polk county. $33,50000 ID
fruit on trees for combined ocrop1
1920 and 81. -
GROVE-40 acres extra large,
year old over on the Ridge" neaI
Frostprcof" Asphalt road on fEl
sides. Best buy in that section
100000 per acre. Will sell 1929; s30
or 40 acres. Terms or per Gent sof!
for cash.
GROVE LAND-40 acres adjoining
he above grove at 100000 per a6rS.
GROVE LAND-SO acres. TO- acres.
or - lard Lake on one corners
sS7 80 rer acre. One-fourth miIe
rom g ha road, one mile from
c u Crooked Lake. This cannot
-, SNs II that section.
{ ~ PROPERTY? YESi ersp> 8.
HENDERSON BROTHERS :
REALTORS
Room s. First Ntiona Bank Bldg. :.
Bus. Enone. 40 Res. 18 Green :.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-12-16

FOR sALE-To CLOSE AN ESTATE.
Property consisting of four acres,
: modern house, barn, servants quar-
tiers. tangerine grove, grapefruit
trees, some good trucking land.
Unincumbered, within city limits
on East Morton Street. Can ar
range good terms. Inquire Cole
Jewelry Company, Lakeland, or
Henry H. Cole, Administrator. SO1
StovaIl Building. Tampa. Fla.