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The Yale expositor., 1921-10-27
Thursday. October ~, 1921.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Frederick ID. MUMMY, Pastor.

Morning worship at 1920.
Publish Glad Tidings. The Pen
is Mightier than the Sword" The
power of the press. Good litera-
ture day. Anthem.
Sunday school at l1:45. Tenn
perance day. What About Med
icinal Beer ?" Alfred Keys, sup
erintendent.
Evening service. 1880. world
Wide, Prohibition. Shall we re-
turn to license ?" A review of
some present day tendencies.
Special music. We give you a
hearty welcome.
Junior League on Thursday af-
ternOOn at 400.
Prayer service Thursday eve
ming at 1880.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24
dominate it is time the republicans OF

dominate it is time the republicans Of
the Tenth district understood the stu
alton and when they do understand it
they can be relied upon to, put a muzzle
upon the dog in the manger.
But for the support Of the republic
cans of the Tenth district outside Of
Fort Dodge, Mr.. Burnquist could not
have succeeded in his candidacy for
district member of the state central
committee, which position he is now
using as stepping stone for something
more remunerative and the word goes
out that none other need apply; that
the slate is all fixed that everything is
arranged; that all that is needed is
ratification by the Iowa delegation in
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

1t has been announced by New
York publisher that former Secretary
of State Lansing is going to write his
version of what happened at Paris
during the peace conference, and this
announcement has disturbed the quiet
of the sanctum sanctorium Of the Des
Moines Register, the editor concluding
that Mr.. Lansing is going to say some
thing that will reflect upon the way
President Wilson proceeded. However
it is just as well to wait and read what
Mr.. Lansing writes. He was at Paris
and it may be that he will tell some
truths not generally known and it is
barely possible that he will prove a
good witness for the administrat ton,
though not probable But the irrita-
ton revealed by the Register over the
announcement that Mr.. Lansing is
going to say something indicates that
it fears the record.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

Robert Z. Lee, secretary of the st.
Louis Automobile Manufacturers and
Dealers Association, said in an address
in Des Moines few evenings ago that
there would be no further decline in
prices of automobiles inside Of eight or
ten months, declaring that all the ma.
terials used in manufacturing autos
were bought at peak prices and that
the labor put into their construction
cost maximum figures. Hence, if MI.
Lee has the right idea those contem-
pla ting the purchase of car might as
well figure on paying present prices or
Of getting along with the old one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24
ENCOURAGING.

w. p. G. Harding, governor of the
federal reserve board, takes an optimis-
tic view of the outlook and says the
future business condition of the
country appears encouraging. In a
recent address before the New York
State bankers meeting Mr.. Harding
declared that the worst had been
passed and the gravest fears of those
who knew year ago that the time OF
reimbursement was close at hand have
been allayed. Conditions through which
we are now passing have always fol
lowed great wars and the greater the
wars the greater the reaction. Hence
the country is indeed fortunate that
it is coming out Of the ordeal as well as
it is. Among other things Mr.. Harding
said:
Our banking position is sound and
stronger than it has been for many
months. and the business community.
which has been first over exhilarated
and then unduly depressed has recov'
cred it's normal state of mind.
public sentiment today undoubtedly
approves of working back to normal.
Whatever danger of crisis there may
have been has been passed.
1.-THE gloomy forbodings which many
felt year ago because Of the knowl-
edge that readjustments were pending
have given way, in the assurance that
the most trying and critical stage OF
the reimbursement period is safely over,
to a feeling of conservative optimism,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

German military and naval experts
now agree that Germany would have
won the great war had she put OFT
hostilities two years. This agreement
it will occur to everybody, is con-
fession that Germany started the war
a confession that few Germans have
been willing to make. 1t Is reported
too, that military and naval men OF
Great Britain believe Germany would
have won had she taken a couple OF
years more to prepare, as her submar'
inc force could have been greatly in
creased. However, it is lucky for the
world that Germany started the great
conflict when she did. Otherwise the
result might have been different and
the German war machine might today
be ruling all of Europe and possibly q
portion of America.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

The Merchant Tailor Designers as.
ISOLATION, recently in session in Chi
cago, petitioned President-elect Hard
ing to use his influence in favor of q
truth in fabric BILL measure that
will require the marketing Of fabrics
for just what they are, as it would re-
quire each garment to bear markings
indicating its quality. Such law
would be advantageous to honest deal
ers who want to sell wool for wool and
cotton for cotton, but it would be hard
upon the dishonest ones who sell cot
ton for wool and shoddy for high grade
material Such law would certainly
be beneficial to consumers because they
would know they were getting what
they were paying for.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24
THE FIT. DODGE WAY.

The Ft. Dodge annex to the state
central dispepsatory committee now
proposes to sandbag Congressman
Dickinson into supporting the Ft.
Dodge candidate for United States dis
jtrict attorney for the northern district
of Iowa and claim to be grooming a
candidate for congress to be presented
two years hence.
OF course TT. Dodge will have can
didate for congress in 1922. That is
t.: be expected. A state or congressional
primary without a Ft. Dodge candi-
date would be such novelty as to
occasion widespread establishment and
FIT. Dodge will see to it that such a
condition does not prevail. However,
it is early to give out news of pros
pective congressional candidates. and
the natural and logical conclusion is
that such "rumors" are put into circu-
alton for purpose-to throw scare
into Congressman Dickinson. But If
the Freeman-Journal has Mr.. Dickinson
sized up correctly such conspiracy
will not work and he will resent such
methods INDUCED in by the coterie of
Fort Dodge politicians who were
against him when he defeated Woods
and who will be against him in 1922
no matter what he may or may not do.
AS readers of the Freeman-JOurnal
know, there are four candidates in this
congressional district for appOintiye
federal positions-B. b. Burnquist Of
TT. Dodge for district attorney, Geo.
s. Basset Of Fort Dodge for district
marshal, Col. w. T. Chantland Of TT.
Dodge, who at present has a position
in the department Of justice. for trade
commissioner, and G.. A. BrunsOn of
Algona for district marshal OF course
| it was somewhat presumptuOus for an
AlgOna man to aspire to an appOintive
Office. He might have known that some
TT. Dodgers would be candidates and
! that everybody who supported him
would be marked for political slaughter
1t is now reported that if Fl Dodge
man cannot get one of these appoint
ments it is likely that no Tenth district
candidate can, the fight being so siren
uOus that all will be eliminated. In
other words, if FIT. Dodge can't name
the district attorney, or the district
marshal or the trade commissioner or
all of them, FIT. Dodge will see to it
that no Tenth district man can get an
appointment for anything.
If that is the spirit that is going to
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

Now the Democrats in congress are
complaining that the Republicans are
not giving enough attention to the data
prepared by the tariff commission APP
pointed by President Wilson. 1t will
be recalled that President Taft appoint
ed tariff board in 1909 and this
board made exhaustive researches, pre-
pared facts and figures relating TO cost
of production at home and abroad and
other data of Importance to congress
lin working out scientific tariff meas.
IRE. AS soon as the Democrats gained
control OF congress they enacted the
present tariff law and gave scant con-
sideration to the findings of the tariff
board. Well, it will not be surprising
If history repeats itself. President
Wilson appointed a tariff commission
and of course made it as partisan as
he could. He always does that. Hence
the present congress may be excused
If it looks with suspicion upon any
thing that this commission reports. 1t
would be well, of course, if the tariff
problem could be taken out of politics,
but such consumat ton is impossible
so long as the two great political par
ties hold such differences OF opinion
upon this vital question. There can
be no compromise between two princi-
pies like tariff for revenue only. to
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24
HALF A MILLION IN BONDS.

While a Freeman-J ournal man was
in the Office of County Treasurer Har.
rison the other day book was noticed
upon the counter that proved to be a
record Of the bonds outstanding against
the county. The treasurer was asked
about it and he said it contained all
the bond issues outstanding.
GLOW much is the bonded indebted.
ness of the county?" the treasurer was
asked.
Something like $5OO,OOO," responded
Mr.. Harrison.
"Surely it is not that much" ven
tured the Freeman.Journal man.
"Well, Well figure it up" said the
treasurer.
And he did and found that the bond.
ed Indebtedness of the county is $780,.
500.
This money was raised by the board
of supervisors for road purposes
grading, filling. drainage, culverts, etc
We all wanted the improvements, but
the general public had no idea that
the county was being so heavily bond.
ed for that purpose.
The Freeman-Journal Is not going to
condemn the board for the course it
has pursued in this matter, but 1t be-
lieves that no more bond issues should
he authorized until financial cOndi-
tons have improved and until prices
Of farm products have reached level
we'll above the cost of production.
AS fundamental principle of gov
eminent, no body of men-state, city,
county, or school-should have the
authority to issue bonds for any pur-
pose whatever except upon vote of
the people. This is one proposition
that the constitutional convention,
authorized at the recent election,
should submit to the electorate.
Some will argue that if the ques-
ton of bonds had to be submitted to
the people the money could not always
be raised for necessary improvements.
Well, who should be the judge Of what
improvements are necessary? Should a
few men be authorized to decide while
the many who pay the taxes and fur
nish the money to. pay the salaries Of
the few, have nothing to say about it?
For itself, the Freeman-Journal is
willing to trust the people and will
try to get along with such conditions
as the majority may decide upon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

One of the real losses to the world
OH account of the war was the obliter
alton of the Hagenback collection OF
animals that had made world famous
his geological park III Hamburg. II
is doubtful if such collection can ever
be assembled again. They fell victims
of the food shortage, when the decision
had to be made whether human kind
should share its shortened ration with
them. OF course it was worse to let
human beings starve than to let ami
mails die from hunger, but it is a shame
nevertheless, to capture dumb brutes
keep them in captivity and then let
them die for want of food.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

It appears now that the membership
of the national house Of representa-
tives is not going to be increased, as
the house has voted by a large major
ity to maintain the number of con-
grcssmen at 435. 1t is to be hoped the
house will stick to this policy. 1t is
time to establish point above which
the house will not go in the future. In
the readjustment with the aggregate
membership as at present Iowa will
lose one member, but her numerical
strength in membership will not be less
than it would be if the membership
were increased
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

If the membership (of the house Of
representatives. were retained at 49,
surely large enOugh-1owa would lose
one member, but no one aside from
some ambitious politician desiring
recognition as statesman would be
the loser thereby. The membership
ought to be held down to $50 or 400
1t would make the body less unwieldy
and make for efficiency while reducing
expensc.-Sac Sun.
That's all right for talk from fellows
who are editing newspapers, but if the
Sun man happened to be member of
congress he would take a very different
view Of this matter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

Henry Ford should come across ant
explain why he was so foolish as to e
after the Jews in an unwaranteG
statement or else prove up his position
That is all they are asking of him.
Abba Union.
But, as matter of fact, it is not
Henry's fault that his newspaper
attacked the Jews. He employs edi
torial writer's and no doubt they wanted
to attract some attention to the Dear
born Independent, thus making their
employer believe they were earning
their salaries. Nobody is taking the
attacks seriously. The Jews need not
fear them, because they are untrue and
malicious.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

But before blaming the middleman
it should be remembered that SO far we
have not found cheaper alternative
that what is called the 'middleman''
represents the most economical distri-
butive method the ingenuity of man
has developed since civilization began
gathering goods from the four corners
Of the world.-Fairfield Tribune.
The middleman is quite necessary in
more ways than one, but he ought to
be required to be satisfied with fair re-
turns for the services rendered. If the
middleman is driven from his present
estate he must enter some other line.
He will become a farmer, thus increas-
ing production, that will not benefit the
filler Of the soil. Or he will engage in
manufacturing. That would be detri-
mental to the manufacturers. Mid
dlemen create a big army of consumers
which is quite valuable to the farmers
and manufacturers. This is one phase
OF the question that has not received
as much consideration as its Importance
deserves.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

1t is declared by Washington cores
pondents that fight on the new con-
gressional appropriation bill which in
creases the membership Of the house
from 49, to i3S will be launched. An
effort is to be made to retain the mem
bership at its present figure. II there
is no increase in membership Iowa and
some of the other states will probably
lose one congressman, as the basis of
representation will be increased and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

New York is observing this week as
thrift week in honor to the memory OF
Benjamin Franklin, one Of the greatest
men this country ever produced. Ben
jamin was member of a very large
family, he being the fifteenth child
born. Had his parents had some fool
notions about birth control and quit Mt
the twelfth on fourteenth child the
world would have lost much. When
Mr.. Franklin went to France to repre-
sent this country he didn't take along a
lot of lakeys and retinue of servants
He didn't know that was the way to
uphold the dignity and honor Of the
United States. He thought, rather,
that principal and character and
square dealing would do that. 1t is a
long way from Benjamin Franklin and
his carpet bag, hat full of brains and
common sense. simple manners and
open-and-above-board dealing to the
pomp and extravaganza and secret
methods now employed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

a bill has just been introduced in
congress authorizing the secretary OF
the interior to lease coal lands to indi
viduals or corporations in blocks OF
1850 acres. Just what requirements are
asked dispatche do not state, but il
would be well for congress to look on,
for the interests of the people in deals
of this kind. Why not lease upon the
basis Of the government taking all the
profits above a liberal allowance for
the risk taken and the money expended
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

the chances are Iowa would not have a
population that would give the state
more than ten members. However, we
believe the number of members Of the
national house should be reduced, as it
has become unwieldy. A reduction Of
course, means that some. of the present
members would lose their seats and
that is the reason reduction is unlike
ly. But with a smaller membership
would come decrease in aggregate
salaries and mileage, besides business
could be transacted in a more expedi-
tiOus manner. But we hope the Tenth
Iowa district will be left alone what
ever happens and that's the way every
body feels about their own district.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

After the reformers get thru with
their tobacco campaign the husbands
league should announce in favor of a
Standardization of womens dress
Knoxville Journal
Announcement would be as far as the
husbands league would ever get. And
really, the average husband doesn't
care cent what kind of dresses the
other fellows wife wears.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

And now comes President-elect Hard
ing with the statement that he has not
yet decided upon any member Of his
cabinet, notwithstanding the fact the
newspaper correspondents at Washing
ION had nearly the entire slate settled
some days ago. If the correspondents
are not careful they will lose their
reputation as reliable prophets if they
ever had any.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

Some Of the men getting big wages
during the war and kicking on the in
come tax are not going to have an in
come tax to worry over this year.-Des
Moines Register.
But there is always something &c
worry about. Now. a lot of salaricd
Een, as we'll as many business mer
and manufacturers, are worrying be
cause they will have no income tan
to pay this year, thus escaping the ex
treme pleasure Of making out an in
cone tax report.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

There is not going to be many paved
roads built in Iowa this year. Such
improvements must wait until the cost
IS greatly reduced or until the prices
Of farm products are increased. Farm
t,rs and others want good roads, OF
course, but the question of expense is
u vital one under the present condi.
lions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24
renewed courage and restored conf

renewed courage and restored conf
dence.
I'VE should keep clearly in mind the
thought that our problems in working
back to normal are not domestic pro-
blems merely, but they are problems
connected with the working back to
normal Of wartorn world. Europe
cannot work back to normal without
the help of America, and Americans
cannot become normal unless and until
the normally of Europe In some meas
ure is restored, and until the restora-
ton has proceeded far enough to just
ify the conclusion that it will be event
ually completed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

It is reported that brush factory
is one of the new industries that Fort
Dodge is to get in the near future. A
most suitable location, surely, for such
business. Transportation facilities
are good and an ample supply of raw
material is at hand, as an abundance
Of bristles can be taken from the backs
d the politicians.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

The report that Lars Bladine has the
strongest recommendation for internal
revenue collector is very satisfactory
70 the republicans of the state, but it
seems that the report that all the fed
eral positions in Iowa had been decided
upon is very previous.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

Mr.. McAdoo declares that the Demo
Gratis are going to stage come back
In 1924. Let's see. How far will they
have to travel, how fast will they have
10 go and in what condition will the
roads be? 1t has been suggested that
they better make a very early start.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

Hon. Warren G. Harding is now just
n plain everyday private citizen Of the
United States. He is no longer mem
Der Of "the most exclusive body in the
worid." as some of its enemies love to
dub the United States senate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

Attorney General Palmer says he will
be glad to get back to private life
Then there will surely be universal
rejoicing in this country Oh the fourth
Of next March. By-the-way, the nun.
Der of tears that would be shed should
the a. &. resign would not cause much
of food.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

according to an item going the
rornds of the press a Fort Dodge girl
the other day asked a clerk in one of
tie stores for a fan that matched her
.'umplection and the brute handed her
me that was hand painted.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

congress and if the congressman from
the Tenth district. does not fall into
line he may expect TT. Dodge to have
a candidate or two against him at the
primary in 1922.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN

Must sea traveller have something
b. jtrink?' asks the Davenport Times.
OF ccourse he must, if it's nothing
nurc Than water.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

The man with the hoe used to be
The man with the dough, but now he is
the man with the VICE." remarks the
Sioux City Journal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

AS might be expected, there is a de-
cline in the death rate, due, says an
Exchange, to the fact that the cost of
dying is almost prohibitive.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

which the Democratic party stands
committed, and protective tariff. one
Of the fundamental doctrines Of Re-
'publicanism.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-01-24

in improvements and in mining Of the
coal?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-09

Secretary of the British Embassy
and Mrs. r. Leslie CraiGie gave
a dinner last evening in honor
Of Arthur James Ralfour. The
guests were the Ambassador of
France and Mime. J. ]. Jusserand.
Undersecretary of state and Mrs.
Henry p. Fletcher. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Townsend.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-09

The Third Assistant Secretary Of
state and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss
entertained at dinner last evening
In honor Of Senator Albert Sarraut.
who is delegate to the conference
from France. Mr.. and Mrs. Bliss
are entertaining at dinner on Mon
day evening also.