davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
A Clearing House.

Says the current issue of Getting
There" The bankers Of Webster
City are about to organize clearing
house association. with headquarters in
the Chamber of Commerce rooms. This
is the biggest thing that the local
bankers have ever done for themselves
in a mutual way for it means an ines
Unable saving of time, labor and
trouble, and in the course of time
ought to cut down the circulation OF
Over-lrawn and bad and worthless
checks. 1t is really surprising that
such a move was not started long ago
in Webster City, what with our reputa-
ton for being "alive."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
X 4 X + X 4 4 4 4 + r 4 4
THE "ABSENT MEMBER"

Z X 4 + 4 + + 4 = Z = = y = =
Have you noticed how our ladies,
Hand the absent member
How they pass remarks about her,
And with words sarcastic fout her?
Lightly make insinuatiOn
Dc maging to reputation?
Or with tongues as keen as lances
Meanly speak of her finances?
If, perchance, she married riches
probably for coin she itches."
II without them she was welded
For the poor house she is headed"
If her husband is the older
Sure disaster, will cnfold her."
II he's younger, its amazing
Why she'd take a child for raising.
If possessed of pleasing features
"Handsome men are selfish creatures
II he's lomcly, then they brand him
As freak-"How can she stand him?'
If her homes just ordinary
Shows poor taste" is customary.
But if richly furnished Funny
How he lets her waste his money"
If she dresses well--'"Tis certain
She with some one else is fiirting',"
But if poorly, then they wonder
Why he lives with such blunder?'
II she stays at home they fear he
soon will of her presence weary"
If she visits Must he friction
In her home"-Is their conviction.
II she entcrtains-"She's trying
TO break in, there's no denying"
II she doesn't, then they recOrd-it
In these words -"She can't afford it,"
II she does her work-"She's shaving
Stingy, and too fond of saving"
II she dOcsn't-"Her husbands crazy
To put up with one so lazy
II she's pretty, then-"She's vain: yes
Like most pretty women, brainless."
II she's not-"How did she pot him
Wonder how she ever got him."
Leave it to our charming ladies'
They know how to hand hcr-Hades.
J. G. Il.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
LEGION WARNS
Of PROPAGANDA 4 q |
The National Headquarters
fSendssOut Bulletin Warn
ing of Anti-Allied
@ Poison.
TOLD TO BE ALERT
Charge Attempt at Powerful
National Pro- German
Machine.

American Legion posts throughout
the country have been asked by the
legion's national headquarters Mt
indianapolis to be on the lookout for
a revival of German propaganda this
summer. The bulletin, sent to all
state headquarters to be forwarded by
them to local posts. is as follows:
'There have come to the attention
of the national headquarters informa-
ton indicating move for nation
wide revival of German propaganda
activities in the United States, which
are the result of carefully directed
national campaign, the object Of which
seems to be:
'.First-The disruption of the &C.
cord which exists between the United
States and our allies, with particular
reference to France and Great Brit
ain, by the turning Of American pOpu-
lar sentiment against the governments
of those countries; and
"SecOnd-The meth9dical creation OF
a powerful national political machine,
by the amalgamation Of the dislOyal
elements of our nation, and their ele-
walton to place of power in Ameri-
con politics by the invisible influence
of the organized minority.
DislOyalty i'm the Mass.
Zone Of the first national manifesto
lions of this activity will probably
take the form of series Of massmeet-
ings throughout the country, ostensibly
in protest against the occupation of
the Rhine by French negro troops.
"The alleged presence of French
colonals is to be used as motive
to turn American sentiment against
France.
Negro troops were withdrawn from
the French army of occupation months
ago. While there their conduct was
excellent, according to official reports
from the American ambassador at
Paris to the state department in
Washington.
1T has been planned to hold series
of such massmeetings in New York,
Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago, Mil
waukee, Omaha, Cleveland and other
cities. In all of these cities and in
many others there are committees and
groups which aspire to be nuclei of
the national organization whose pr0pa-
ganda is now working in the interest
of Germany in the United States,
which they hope to build up for the
purposes stated above.
Berlin Poison Spreading.
rIdcntified with this movement are
individuals whose disloyalty and whose
efforts in the interest of Germany
have been notorious in the past, and
who are now again in direct commune
cation with Berlin.
National headquarters have re-
ceived reports of pro-German activi-
ties from many sections of the country,
which appear to connect directly with
the national propaganda campaign
here outlined.
Department officials are requested
to make note of any such activities
in their community, aud to forward
actual and complete reports Of same
to national Headquarters"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Petition For Divorce.

A petition asking for annullment of
marriage was filed Friday in the
Office Of the clerk of courts by Dorothy
Mott against Chaunccy Leroy Mott,
both Of Webster City. The plaintiff
alleges that under false pretences on
the part of the defendant a marriage
ceremony was performed at Blue Earth,
Mimi. Nov. ., 1920, which, according
to the laws of the state of Iowa, was
illegal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Kent Record Of Chickens.

Roman Citurs, a poultry fancier
near NorthwOOd, Worth county, kept
accurate account of the proceeds from
13j Plymouth Rock hens during the
year of 1920. He reports that eggs
were sold to the value Of $46321.
Chickens sold brought $27S.99, total
of $74220. He paid for feed $12S.20,
leaving a net income from 135 hens Of
$514, or $3.50 from each fowl, and he
still has the 13j hens left.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
To Build New Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Nicholson will
erect new residence on Elm stree,
east of the c. II. Clifton property. The
ground dimensions of the new building
will be 2SX4O, the house to be bungalow
style. 1t will be finished in plain
frame, with foundation of black-face
brick, and porch with brick tiers
There will be six rooms and bath. The
contract for the building has been let
to J. Z. Rasmussen.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
(From Saturdays Daily

Mrs. Anna Hill of Jewell was shop
ping in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Leonard Lindebach of Ellis
worth was shopping and visiting in thu
city yesterday.
Miss lone Gardiner has arrived home
from months stay at various point.
in California.
Mrs. Wilfred A. Groves and Mrs
Otto Christensen of Kamrar were Web
ster City visitors yesterday.
Mrs. Lane Corbin and Mrs. G. E
Carpenter were among the Stanford
visitors in the city yesterday.
Mrs. w. f. Buick OF Blairsbure
was shopping and visiting in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. Anpa Della and two daughters
of Jewell were shopping in the city
yesterday.
Miss Rowena Copper went to Lake
City yesterday afternoon to spend the
week end with friends.
Mrs. G. Rocker, who has been here
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joseph
BEEN, returned home to Kamrar yes.
terday afternoon.
Miss Bernadine Shaner, teacher in
Lincoln high school, left this morning
for her home in Lacrosse, Wis, to
spend the Easter vacation.
Kenneth Bourne went to Des MOines
this morning to visit his brother, Les.
lie Bourne, who is attending the four
C's at that place.
Miss Verna Curtis, who teaches in
Lincoln high school. went to Cedar
Rapids yesterday to spend the Easter
vacation at her home.
Ray Seamands arrived home yester.
day from Lexington, KY. where he
was called Sunday in company with
Mrs Seamands by the serious illness
of her brother. Mrs. Seamands will
remain for an indefinite period.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Bla(line Now in Office.

Lars Biadine, of Cedar Falls, a
former we'll known Webster City resi-
dent, yesterday took the oath Of Of
flee at Dubuque as internal revenue
collector for Iowa. 1t is said that he
is the first collector to take the Of
flee under President Harding. Lars
many Webster City friends extend
congratulate iOns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Jewell Citizen Dies,

f. F. BOrcherding. photographer of
Jewell. died Friday morning of dila-
tation of the heart, following an illness
of five months. He leaves his parents
a wife and two children, two brothers
and sister.
The deceased was a member of the
Jewell Odd Fellows and Rebekail
lodges and was also a Mason.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Here's Hoping.

! hold within my heart deep desire,
Which to most folks would seem
both mean and small;
But when we meet, if Peter should in
quire,
l hope that l can say, Il have them
ALL"
I've had a deal of aches and pains for
lOrn, a,
And taken every sort and shade Of
pill;
But all the organs that l had when
I'm proud to say are organizing
still. r "a
want no part of me thrown in a can,
Or bottled and preserved on some
Docs shelf; ~
So long as shall be a living man,
I'd like to feel that am quite my
SELF. .l,4
I trust no surgeon will meet up with
me
Who wants to whet his knife on my
poor skin,
For when l fare forth on the unknown
sea,
I'd like to go with all my "innards'
in.
-Reba NOLAN Stevens in Leslie's
Weekly. ~
The Young Peoples Union meeting,
Scheduled to he held Friday evening,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Automobile Collision,

Frank LeOnards Nash car and
Henry Nathanson's Mitchell were quite
badly damaged last evening when
they collided in front of the Singer
shop on Wilson avenue. Mr.. Leonard
was turning out of the alley and Mr..
Williamson was going south when the
accident occurred. Fortunately, no
one was injured
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Bl0Nlel Pigs Paw.

J. II. Lachmiller, the well known
Chester White breeder southwest of
this city, has just sold yearling boar
for $1,000. The purchaser was Mike
Doctor of Dallas, s. D., prominent
Chester White breeder of that place.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
Road Grading Started.

The work of grading the Grant High.
liams was started this week This will
include about ten miles of highway
The thing Of the road was begun last
fall, and is now about half completed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04

G. A. Cotton, of this city, former
of the Shipley-Black Com
pany's store in this city, has bought an
interest in Il store in Iowa Falls ana
is moving to that place. Mr.. Cotton was
one of Webster City's foremost business
men and Il host of friends here wish
him well in his new venture.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
lFrom Fridays Daily.)

Harry r. Ash was business pas.
senger to Marathon this morning.
Mrs. F. NJ. Willard of Eagle Grove
is here for visit with Mrs. E. S.
Bickford.
Mrs. Guilford West went to Swea
City today to attend the wedding of
a relative.
The Misses Margaret and Carrie
Mcdonald of Duncombe were shopping
in the city yesterday.
Among the Jewell visitors in the
lefty yesterday were Mrs. A. Engelby,
Miss Olive Engelby, Miss Anna
Thompson and Miss Freda Riley.
Henry Nicholson, who is running a
clothing store at Corwith, is in the
lefty for brief visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Grace Crops of Waterloo is
Expected to arrive in the city today
for a brief visit at the Fred Meier
home.
Mrs. c. f. Buell. is in Sioux City
visiting her son, Walter Buell. and
family A new daughter, Betty Eileen,
was recently born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Buell..
F. A. Zarones, manager of the local
WoolwOrth store, has gone to Mime
apOlis to attend the meeting Of mana
gers of Woolworth stores in the Min
neapolis district. The president Of the
Woolworth company in New York
who is on his way to the Pacific
coast, will speak at the meeting. y
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen J. Rhoades, Mrs.
James WEIGH and Mrs. Eta Young
arrived home last evening from four
months stay at various points in
California. Mrs. WEIGH and Mrs.
Young spent the greater share Of their
time at Long Beach, Santa Ana and
Los Angeles. Mr.. and Mrs. Rhoades
visited at Long Beach, San Francisco,
Sacramento, San Deigo and in the
Imperial valley. They also made a
trip down into old Mexico. Mr..
Rhoatles declares that he spent a
most delightful time and says that
California is an ideal place in which
to live.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04

Bring your eggs, cream and poultry
to G. p. Craig 4 Son, opposite city mar
ket. Phone IS. 3:24j-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04

George Jewett will set eggs to
hatch for ) cents each. Phone 1874.
1d2f1j1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04

Storage for ears, also horses boarded.
c. p. Craig & Son, opposite city market
Phone Is. 3-24j-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-04-04

The Young Peoples Union meeting.
scheduled to be held Friday evening,
April s, has been postponed a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-12
The Power of the Many

business interests Of that district that they could with safety
and security do away with the danger of future foods The
citizens of the Valley got together secured legislation and
created the Miami Conscrvancy District political subd
vision, with authority levy sufficient repay
with interest the of money necessary carry
elaborate project for food prevention.
Where the people of the Miami Valley get such
huge sum, this than $780, 900? group OF
investment banking houses in New York approached
They agreed purchase the bonds furnish funds needed
to begin tho work They then proceeded advertise and
sell hebonds through their organizations and through
other dealers, in every city in the country.
In other words these investment dealers reached out
through the nation and gathered big and little pools of
accumulated funds giving in the bonds of political
subdivision of the State Of Ohio, the payment of principal
and interest being assured by the taxing power of the COM
munity.
Today the citizens of the Miami Valley live in peace and
safety knowing that behind mighty protective barriers
of earth and steel which have been built bv in
vestors of the country, their peaceful and progressive de-
velopment is assured.
Who are the CAPITALISTS?
TO single man small group of men can furnish funds
for such Developments Cooperation is the key note of
modern business. Big jobs today done collectively
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-12

They are financed collectively. The real capitalists are
the people, lending billions of dollars, they every year,
to Governments, Cities Public Utilities Railroads. and IN
dusrcs Even the dollars that you put the savings bank
do their share, and the premiums you pay your life in
surance policy; for the savings banks and insurance
panies large investors in bonds and derive considerable
part of their income from the interest received
Few people realize that the funds for the purchase of
bonds come from gradually accumulated surplus and profits
of practically all of the thrifty people of this countryfom
the man of larger the who sets aside small
each week
The methods Of modern financing create community
of interest in which the thousands of lenders who have
invested in bonds protected by the underlying security
back of the issues, and the increased activities made posi-
bic through these investments result in benefit to the whole
community.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-12

NNE has but to consider that than II per cent
nearly threequarersof the entire income of the
people OF the United States shown by the income
turns received by whose incomes do exceed
$4,000 realize that large part the purchasing
power of the country lies with the people as whoe-hat
funds accumulated in relatively small amounts furnish the
larger part Of the capital employed The income tax re-
for 1913, which the latest available show that
$824oo2 3o3 of interest and investment income not in
Guiding dividends received that year persons whose
incomes ranged from 81 900 to SIC, 900.
The six million of farms and the millions who
own their own homes the number of of small
business concerns and the army of stockholders who own
the railroads. banks and industries are not limited to anv
class Every thrifty individual and every successful industry
institution receiving income from securities
has taken part the forward movement of industrial pro-
gress.
Such the chief of the investment funds of the
country The investor rarely remembers that behind
bond lies theroancc of industry record of stupcndous
achievement The cooperative effort of thousands of thrifty
has furnished the funds harness the waterfall and
river build reservoirs and plants furnish light for distant
Cities and drive the great machines of industry
The investors dollars ultimately furnish the nouer that
makes possible the conquest of the Wilderness the desert
the mountains and the Thrift and investment are the
basis of material progress.
COO
is sno hanks institutions and ina;0daaz The Natioual
City Bank maintained Bond Department qyhfch as
sisted its customers and friends matters Of fnvestmeu
rs time the voume business character increased
point a0he,e it desirable Aave handzed by oayae
organization.
Afeordngy, in 1916 The National City Company oy aea
with the Bank, took the Bond Department. This Company has
established offices in the Leading Throughout United Sate5
Canada and in other countries
rs original purchasers of the bonds and mates of Co.,
ernmen, States and Coorati0n the Company buys offers
vet0r on1 such issues as feels fully justified yseommeading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-12

7his1N um6er Five
Of q series Of special
articles published BY
The National City
Bank Of Nea0 York,
eo-incident sOith The
opening Of its up
togvn branches. Num-
Der Six a0iN shortly
appear in this paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-12

NAP1TAL for the development of the resources Of
the nations is recruited from funds accumulated
W by the thrifty. These funds invested in securities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-12
Creation of Bonds
aid in a thousand ways.

ERE is an actual CASE In 1913 there great food
in central Ohio, and Dayton and other cities in the
Miami Valley suffered Many lives were lost and property
valued at many millions utterly destroyed The future
Of the whole Miami Valley was at stake
Something had to be done the people and the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-10

Mae Marsh in The Little Fraid
Lady gives the Lasalle a photoplay
attraction Of exceptional interest tc-
day because of the fact that this
is the first and only picture Miss
Marsh has made since her return 70
the films after an absence Of two
years, during which time a daughter.
Mary Marsh Armes was born 10 her.
The star, whose performance OF
Little Sister in GriTith's Birth Of a
Nation" Is accounted one OF the
classic Of screen acting. is generally
considered one Of me trio (the others
being Lillian Gish and NazimOva)
OF the greatest feminine actresses in
films In The Little 'Fraid Lady
Miss Marsh pOrtrays part already
made famous By Marjorie Benton
Cookies novel. The Girl Who Lived
in the Woods"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-10

k.al AlA- a- t..--s -At=AA--Af-@ -
does Its fall dutv-you can -
depend upon it. Keep a bottle 4
in the housc-where YOU can get u
Il quickly when needed. Sc.
and 61c. Hospital SIZE. 81 on. 81
Yourdrurrist sells TCNSILINE- -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-10
ORPHIINI.

The Breen Family headline the
enw vaudeville bill which opens it's
three days engagement at the Or
pheum this afternoon. Variety IS
the Keynote OF the act presented by
this group Of entertainers. Dancing,
singing and Juggling OF an original
band are all included. Lewis and
Norton. a clever duo offer the COM
edy skit entitled Touring from
Cost 70 Cost" Claudia Coleman, in
Producing feminine types" that are
d4Serent, Stone and Hayes in the
amusing carnival episode Green
Goods" Halsey Nohr and Charlotte
Vermont. Offering songs and chatter
and Harris and Harris. refined equi-
hbrists complete the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-10
THE SIN THAT WAS HIS 4"
IAN AMATTfrR DFyII,.r

Bryant Washburn and Ann May
have made "A decided nit with their
laughing farce romance. AN Am
ateur Devil" now on view at the
Castle. Washburn's genial person
ality have made him big screen
flvorite here, while Ann May IS
bound TO rise TO great heights be-
cause Of beauty and her gist AZ
mimicry. The plot is wound around
the modern girls desire for a devil
Of a fellow and the modern young
mans desire to please It is a con-
tinuous riot Of mirth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-10

Bend. we're SUNDAY guests of NJ.
and Mrs Adam Smoue.
Air. and Mrs Arthur Perry and
children spent Saturday evening
with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bird
w whistle. of the Chicago ri.
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Bestle enter
tanned at dinner Sunday. The guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bestle.
and son, Mr.. and Mrs Lester Bestlc.
Of Portage chapel: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dunn and son. Mr.. and Mrs.
+. NJ Dunn. AR. and Mrs. Elmer
Mcdonald, of South Bend, and NJ.
and Mrs Joseph Flynn, of New
York city
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Whitesel
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Kagel of South Bend.
Mrs Lydia Brown has returned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-10
down HOME

Al the Auditorium. today FOR the
last time. viii be- seen "A screen YER
sion Of the book "Dabney Todd" By
r y Wescott called Down Home"
The story Is rich in color and theme
and the scenes are laid in the pIctur-
esque New England and states where
all the action takes place. a coun-
try revival meeting is shown in this
picture and the producer has taken
every precautiou 20 make 10 as real
istic as possible which adds as much
20 the pictures value as do the char
acters which are as true 90 life as
could possibly Doe depicted \ fs-
tic encounter I'm the picture is said
90 be equal % any seen on the screen
since the time q the Spoilers The
scene in which the village FIRE de-
partment is called out by a false
alarm and led around the town Is
lone On true rural fashion and Is
good for hearty laugh. Miss Mu-
riel Ostrich will be seen in "a comedy
satire called Bettys Romeo which
Is filed with romantic ideas and sure
20 please. FOX News is also on the
bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-10
FAIRXIEW.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Perry and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Milliken. of Lydick.
Miss Imogene Darkus and George
ReicEenedter. Of Five Points. were
weekend guests OF Miss Audrey
Smous.
Miss Martha Van Putte Harold
Van Putte and Raymond Feasen-
hizer spent Sunday with the Grodey
family.
Mrs. Marvin Trumble and daugh-
ter, Of Lydick. spent Monday with
Mrs. Cloyd Bessie.
MIR. and Mrs Claud Writer and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs Walter Fields, of Chain-'o-
Lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eggleston. of South