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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
City Ownership Election.

A special election will be held in
Stratford next Thursday to decide
whether the town will take over the
electric light and power plant. The
Courier favOrs the purchase. 1t says:
The Courier believes that StratfOr,l
should own this utility and that the
town will profit largely by it. The
business is going business and it
has taken many years to bring it to
a paying basis. The Courier is net
biased in this matter and there is no
one who can accuse the publishers of
recommending something for the town
that we did not think was for its very
best interests. The business has come
through it's baby days and it is max
ing money and more for the town if
they owned it. The owners of the
system are only loyal to their town
in giving them an opportunity to buy
it. They want the town to own it
because they know that it will be a
good investment for the town. 1t is
a straightforward business proposition
with no kinks in it. On the other
hand if it is sold TO an outsider the
town will derive little or no benefit
from its revenue. If owned by the
town it would be a constant source of
revenue for the town.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
GET LAST LOOK 9!
! AT CAMP p DODGE
Men of Eighty-Eighth Have
Last Chance at Re-
union Soon.


Nearly 100000 mid west service men,
who trained for war service at Camp
Dodge, will have their final oppOrtun-
ity next month to inspect the historic
cantonmcnt before its complete demoli-
ton.
Over 5000 Veterans will take final
look at the old camp during the Eighty
eighth division reunion, which is to be
held in Des Moines Aug. 2G, q and %.
Every man who trained at Camp Dodge
is entitled to attend the reunion. The
cantonmeht, now being demolished
rapidly, will be thrown open for in
spcction on these three days. Des
Moines committees have made arrange
ments to provide free automobile trans
portation from the city to the canton
ment for the men who trained there.
Work is to be started on great tent
city at the fair grounds where the
service men will be housed free OF
charge during the reunion. A reduced
railroad rate Of fare and ,one-half for
all points in the mid west has been
granted the Camp Dodge men. =
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01

the 1918 level, notwithstanding i'm
provements. While there. has been some
revival in sales, in consequence of these
reductions, thus far, the announce
ments have not stabilized the market
to the extent expected by the manu-
facturers. That element of the public
having available funds is still holding
alOof to some extent in the automobile
market, as well as in other lines, on
the expectation that there will be fur
Their price reductions, losing sight of
the fact that existing conditions, taxes,
and increased overhead, due to cur
tailed production, are factors to be
reckoned with, in making a selling
price that affords some profit on manu-
features from materials on the lowered
cost basis. Another factor is the scare
ity of funds in the farming commune
ties. -
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Good Corn.

Sam Sterling. living on the Hampton
farm southwest of Flugstad. brought a
few samples of corn TO town yesterday
which he picked from his field. The
ears are we'll filled. of good size and
the kernels are denting In another
week, with favorable weather. a large
share of his crop will be beyond dam
age from frost Several rains have fal-
len out in the vicinity of Flugstad that
we have not had near town and perhaps
some fields closer to the city are not
as good as Mr.. Sterling's.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Gateway Done.

The memorial gateway at Briggs
woods has been completed, with the eX-
ception of placing the electric lanterns
on the posts. 1t is a fine piece of ar
chitecture, done by, G. J.. Briggs. The
beauty of this gateway is frequently
remarked on by Ssftors to this fine
park, donated to Tie county by Mrs.
Charles Aldrich.
With the completion of this gateway,
practically all the improvements plan
red for Briggs woods are completed 1T
is planned to keep this fine GO acre
tract as nearly as possible in its natur-
al state and not to mar its beauty By
the installation of-too many modern
cOnvcnienceS.
The board of supervisors, under whose
supervision the park is, asks people
who go there, to use particular care in
closing the gateway, Frank Briggs has
tie lifetime right to yse this tract as Il
pasture and the puB1ic should be care
full not to Inconvenience him. Picnic
parties should also be careful not to
leave rubbish and refuse about. This
should be raked up and burned in the
camp stoves about the park. Briggs
woods is open TO the people every day
in the year and they should show their
appreciation of this wonderful tract of
woods by closing the gate and taking
care of all refuse and rubbish.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
NJ Hens ARE !'|'EI
Being J NC ELIMINATED ! |! i! |
Threshing Puts Damper on
Poultry Culling Work
for Time Being.

ThreShing has put damper on the
poultry culling demonstrations which
have been conducted hy Howard Evans.
assistant to the county agent. A
marked increase in egg production has
been noted since the. demonstrations
were first commenced and several
farmers are anxious to have the work
resumed. Although few demonStra-
-tions are being held occasionally, reg
ular demonstrations will be resumed
the latter part of August.
The poultry raising industry is rap
idly becoming a most efficient industry.
This fact can be attributed in large
measure to the interest which has been
aroused by the poultry culling demon
strations being held in all parts Of the
country. improvements in the housing
of flocks and better feeding and breed.
ing methods are among the most i'm
portant improvements in the poultry in
dustry.
AS result of the culling demonstra-
tons, the loafing hens are used for
the table. More eggs is the war cry
and INDECENT birds must now show some
signs of ambition or live in daily fear
of the axe. The statewide efficiency
drive which is now on is increasing the
prolific birds.
Three things are requisite for intelli-
gent culling-remOval of diseased
fowls, determination Of the non-layers
and the elimination of inferior breed
ing stock. These three things will make
for better egg layers and improved
breeds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
HOWARD | Go|ps||Ett
HAS HAS MARROW \ | RI y! ESCAPE
Lad is Thrown From Hay
Rake and Strikes Upon
his Head.

Howard Godscll, twelve year old
son of Mrs. r. ID. Kennedy, living two
miles south of town, narrowly escaped
serious or perhaps fatal injury We'd
nesday, when 4 team he was driving
hitched to a hay rake, became fright
ened and ran, throwing the lad off on
his head, as the rake upset. The
plucky little chap held on to the lines
until he became unconscious, and was
dragged some distance, receiving num-
erous cuts and bruises. Aside from
these and the loss of quantity Of
hide from his face and back and the re-
sulting soreness from the jolt, he is
doing nicely.
Here's to the grit of Young Am
erica F!
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. McNee of Blairs
burg were in this city yesterday.
Douglas Huff, of Woodstock, was a
business visitor in this city Yesterday
Mrs. Lester Hill of Stanhope was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Martin Sandahl of Stanhope
was shopping in the city yesterday. .
II. C. Klaver, from near Kamrar, was
Il Webster City business visitor yester-
day.
John McGlynn, from south Of Stan
hope, was transacting business in Web
ster City yesterday.
Mrs. Manson Il. Miller and son, Har-
old Reese, leave Monday for Lincoln,
Nebr.. to visit relatives for three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Middents and
two sons OF Kamrar are Webster City
visitors today.
Among the Blairsburg visitors in the
city yesterday were Mrs. w. c. Cheffer
and two children and Mrs J.. c. Shyre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Zimmerlin return
ed home last evening from Madelia,
Mimi. near which place Mr.. H. owns a
farm. He states that crops look fine
there and that an inch of rain fell the
fore part of the week.
Edward Peterson Of StratfOrd tran
sacted business in the city yesterday.
Mrs. A. V. Carey of Jewell was shop
ping in the city yesterday. u,
Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Jewell was
ii visitor in the city yesterday.
Miss Mabel Holiday left this morn
ing for Minneapolis to visit friends. -
Mrs. J. Quinn, Miss Frances Quinn
and Mrs. Frances Lynde of Stratford
were visitors in the city Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren t. Dodge and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles o. Barr left over
land this morning for Minnesota to en-
joy an outing at some of the lakes
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson, 727
Boone street, have returned from Il
months visit with relatives in Hudson,
Wis.
Among the Ellsworth visitors in the
city yesterday were Mrs A. Il. Miller.
Mrs. +. d. BrintOn, Miss Esther Brin-
ton. Mrs. Laura Allen and Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. =. Holt.
Miss Vera Welch, who has been Il
guest at the home of her uncle and
aunt. Mr. and Mrs. r. II. Ash. in this
city for several days. left this morning
for Omaha to visit relatives before go
ing to her home in Lincoln. Nebr.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Real Estate Transfers.

Oscar s. Charlson and VT to Iver !
Hia-sc he 7-S6-23-$12,000.
Max M. Stark and VT TO Raymond
e. Bradt-Und. " Int. W Is 75-1OO fl
lot : blk 116 Il 4 + Add w. C.-S.
Harvey Brewer and VT to Mrs. ]. f.
Andress-lOt 1 blk q W. +. & Co Add
w. C.-S17O.
Geo. W. Champlin and VT to Rubc
McFerren-sw NV and NV sw 14)
and Sc ne 1J-S7-26-$1.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
In the District Court.

G. S. Bilstad, in confession of judg-
ment filed yesterday with County Clerk
Cunningham, states that he is indebted
tn the Lane Moore Lumber Co. to the
extent of 81 GO2.69 for goods which he
bought from them. Evidence of part
of this debt is contained in prOmiS-
sorry note for 81. :53G23 which the com
pany holds and BilStad authorizes the
rendering against himself of JudS-
ment for the entire amount, Sl.D2.69
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
PERSONAL BRIEFS.
(From Friday's Daiiy.o

(rIOm EIlUSyD Ouys)
J. NJ. Shaw is d business visitor in
Williams today 'STs
Mrs. NJ. J. Smith Of Kamrar was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Lille Daugherty of Blairsburg
visited her brother, L. J. Wilson and
family. in this city yesterday.
Among the Williams visitors in the
city yesterday were Mrs. Ed Whittier
and Mrs. Jesse Haldeman.
Mrs. Lester Thompson and Miss Dor
othy Thompson Of Stratford were Web
ster City visitors Yesterday.
Mrs. Samuel A. Briles has arrived
home from seven weeks visit with
her daughter at Maquoketa.
Mrs. n. Nugent of Blairsburg is a
guest at the Marion Smith home in this
city for a few days.
Mrs. Horace Garlick of Fort Dodge is
spending a few days in this city, the
guest of her niece, Mrs. f., F. Snow.
Charles Z. Miller arrived home from
last evening where he took
Il course in demi-surgery and also tran
sacted business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy West and. five chill
Gren, who have been guests at the Mrs.
]. II. Yungclas home for a few days.
have returned to their home in Tracr.
Maylou and Audrey Johnston leave
tonight for Chicago where MaylOu will
take private instruction on the piano
and Audrey will attend Dr.. Curry's
Summer School of Expression.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Omstead and Mr..
and Mrs. A. +. Shrader returned home
from an overland trip to Min
neapolis, st. Paul and the Yellowstone
National park. They were gone month.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Buys Lawn Hill Garage.

Alva Fisher has bought the Lawn
Fill garage of Art SeamandS and is
new in possession He has also taken
the agency for the Birch motor ears.
Verne Black. who worked as mcchan
t. for Mr.. ScamandS, will remain with
Mr.. Fisher.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Extensive Water Power.

Boston Transcripts 'Ycs," said the
defendant in criminal case, ''my law
yer certainly madea strong plea for me.
He even wept."
what was his bill q asked the other
man.
..Wcll, as nearly as can figure ii out,
he charged about 500 tear"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Is Slightly Improved.

jasper y. Bell, the well known Old
settler of Hamilton county residing
near Bells mill. who has been seriously
i'll for several months, is slightly i'm
proved ut present.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Notice.

Party who gave check TO Red Ball
store for S7.75 on kamrar bank Satur-
day, July %. please come i'll ana sign
name. Red Ball Grocery, Webster CITY,
Iowa. dill
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Just So.

Boston Transcript: The teacher had
asked, "Why did David say he would
rather he a doorkeeper in the house OF
tho Lord?'
because" answered a boy, che could
then walk outside while the sermon was
being preached"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01

DR.. Syrena Andrews-P Perry, who has
been i'll for long time as the result Of
rtomaine poisoning, is gradually i'm
proving at present and her ultimate re-
ccvery is practically assured.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
BLOW On \! HEAD H J
NEARLY NJ 4 R A
Farmer Near Story City
Strikes man Over Head
With Pitchfork in
Row.
FEELING RAN HIGH
Injured man now Lies in
Hospital at Story
City.

Story City Herald: A scrap out OF
the Schlegel farm, west of town, last
Monday, came near resulting fatally
for one of the participants.
Raymond Welch is now in the Story
City hospital suffering from crushing
blow on the head delivered with a
pitchfOrk in the hands of l.. o. Sim
For couple Of days the young man
has lowered between life and death
with periods Of consciousness breaking
the darkness of insensibility, but this
morning he is reported to be showing
signs of Improvement. While danger
is not yet wholly past, his condition is
hopeful.
The fracas which came near result
ing SO unfortunately for all concerned
happened in this wise, as near as we
get the story:
Over Wage Claim.
Threshing was in full blast at the
Schlegel farm Monday when Raymond
WEIGH, an IS year old Kentuckian who
has been around here for some time.
Lew Sim and demanded
that he be paid 81 which he claimed
was due him for work done for Mr..
Sim last winter. The latter told him
quite emphatically that he did not
owe him anything. One word led to
another until the young man threat
ened to take it out of Sims hide"
Mr.. Sim was on his wagon pitching
bundles and WEIGH started to climb up
the front and evidently intent on carry
ing out his threat. Sim warned him
to stay away, but he kept coming. He
got on top Of the double tree and his
head was just sticking above the end
of the load when Sim biffed him on
the top of the head with his pitchfork.
Rushed to Hospital.
Welch tumbled to the ground and
lay for moment pretty near the hind
feet of one Of the mules. A couple of
men rushed to his assistance, and he
walked with their help short distance
and then crumpled up. DR.. Anderson
was called from Story City and when
be got there he had them rush the
man, who was then unconscious. to the
hospital here. AS stated above his con-
lition was very critical for couple of
days, but the turn for the better seems
to have set in and it is now hoped
that this unfortunate incident will end
more happily than it began.
Mr.. Sim consulted a lawyer as to
what his liabilities in the case might be
and then gave bonds before Justice
Soper of Ames for his appea 'ance at
l hearing of the case Aug. 4.
There is. nos,doubt that feeling ran
pretty high against Mr.. Sim at the
lime it looked as though the young man
might be dying from the effects of the
blow, but it must be admitted that
WEIGH was the aggressOr from the
very start. Mr.. Sim might have hit
lin a little more lightly" but who Isl
, judge of just how light man must
,e hit on the head to keep him from
onto wagon?
This whole affair is unfortunate for
Ill concerned, and does no credit to
he community. We believe that both
men concerned will be glad to straight
n out their differences in more
.entle manner. now that they nave
lad time to cool off.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Attention. Farmers.

Bring your cream to the Webster
City Dairy. We are open for business
every evening. We pay the highest
prices for butter Sat. Ubben & Grange
3Of-j-:f
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
Attention, Farmers.

Bring your cream to the Ubben Il
Grange creamery in the 900 block on
Second street. 5-23f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01

Does your watch keep time? If not
Dring it to Downward. 6-27fj-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01

FOR RENT farm. Il. +. Schroeder
2Sj1f1x
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-08-01
The Automobile Industry.

Price adjustments of the automob'e
industry to a lower selling Level are
progressing in an orderly manner. SO
far. seventy-twO automobile mannfa"-
turcrs have announced reductions IN
the marketing price of their ears, while
four have increased the price. Some
of the prices announced are back to
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-05-18
WE ARE DOING BUSINESS
BY THE GOLDEN RULE.

We direct attention to our reading
notice in this weeks DiSpatch-News
and trust that every reader of this
paper will take each sentence con-
tained therein for what it is worth.
There is not much difference between
common pilferer and one who in
dulges in nefarious practices and
keeps within the law. There are per-
sons today using the words and signs
Drugs" and Pharmacy" as a cover
or blind to run so-called drug stores
or ''illegitimate business" We have
no private office in New York, Boston,
or other city in this country and none
of our business is operated under any
assumed name in order to fool the
public. We have nothing to be
ashamed of in the conduct Of our
business, having always believed and
practiced Honesty the Best Policy"
and you will find our business all con-
Quoted under the name of The Har-
mon Drug Company, The RENALL
Store, owned and personally man.
aged by Rice B. Harmon, graduate
and Registered Pharmacist. who has
satisfactorily served hundreds Of Lex
ington people as their druggist for
many years.
HARMON DRUG CO.,
BY Rice r. Harmon, Pharm. ID.
1w-Adv.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-05-18
GASTON SPRAYS.

Speaking OF the weather Il -
mighty cool this morning ana we
have had some glorious rains. Now
for the sunshine. ha. ho. no: Ihcn
the cotton and grass will grow.
Mrs. f. A. Craft and children OF
Cavce spent Saturday night with Mrs.
J. NJ. Goodwin.
Misses Rosalie Williams and Daisy
Spires spent the weekend with MIS-
Perry Mack.
Mr.. Charlie Brown of Cayce MADE
his usual Sunday afternoon call down
this way.
Messrs. John Craft and Dewey Stur-
kie made flying trip over t" Ed
mund Saturday evening.
Misses Bertelle Price and Alv"
Dunbar spent Saturday afternoon IN
town.
It doesn't make any difference how
much it rains some of our young men
can still motor over to Woodford.
Miss Annie Sturkie was q visitor
here Sunday.
Misses Alice and Mincy Pound
spent Sunday Afternoon with friends
here.
Mrs. G.. s. Goodwin is on the SICK
list this week.
Messrs. Earle Price and Elmer
Hutto of Cayce spent the :Week-end
here.
Mr.. Gary Goodwin OF Coiumbla
snent Sunday with his mother.
SIS
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-05-18
From Mirnnaugh's

ATTRACTIVE II
GINGHAM :,
FROCKS.
AT $2.98:
This lot of Dresses feature
all the latest creations In
Frocks Of, Gingham,. with
Piuue Collars and Cuffs and
Beautiful Pearl Buttons.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-05-18
NEWS FROM IN AND
AROUND SWANSEA

The crops in this section are look
ing very we'll at present. Farmers are
busy blowing, .hoeing and talking
hard times.
Mrs. H. W. Neese has gone to be
at the bedside Of her daughter, Mrs.
Gertrude Bailey. having received a
message that she was i'll. Mrs. Bailey
has bany friends at Swansea who
will be sorry to learn of her illness.
The services at Cross Roads church
were enjoyed by large attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Mack of
Cavce visited relatives at Swansea
Sunday.
Miss Bertha Gunter. popular
nurse at the State Hospital, spent the
weekend at home with relatives and
friends.
Messrs. Dewey and Forest Jefcoat
called on Miss Irene and Alma Argo
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. W. Laird made a pleasant
call on his best girl Sunday night.
Miss Azilee Mack spent Saturday
night with her cousin. Miss Margie
Gunter.
The college girls will soon be COM
ing in. Among those who are eN-
,pected are: Misses Letitia Mae JET
coat and: Myrtle Martin Of Summer
land, Miss Annie Lee Martin of Win
throp, and the Misses Rast o. Colum-
bia College.
Mrs. A. 2. keadle and daughter,
Louartha, were guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Guntcr late Sun
day afternoon.
Messrs. Willie and Ligh Jefcoat at
tended the services at Cross Roads
Sunday afternoon.
The most interesting thing Of this
year is the fact that the people have
something to talk about. 1t used to
be the war and then it was the boil
weevil and now it is hard times. We
wonder what it will be next year.
The friends Of Mrs. l.. G.. JefcOat
are glad to hear that she is recuper-
ating after a long illness. Smiles to
all.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-05-18
THIRD BRANCH NEWS.

We have been having some rainy
weather for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Redmond
were in Columbia on business last
Thursday.
Misses Geraldine and Hazel Red
mond spent the Weekend out on
Sandy Run with their friends.
Mr.. J. r. Martin was 10 see his
best girl Sunday evening.
All enjoyed the entertainment at
Cutler school house Friday evening.
Some boys and girls were fishing
last week and you bet we caught good
luck.
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. G. Wise visited
his sister, Mrs. C. j. Martin Non-
day afternoon.
Miss Martha Spires spent the week
end at home.
Misses Mamie Lou Sharpe and Sis
ter, Irene. dined at home with their
father. Mr.. f. G.. Sharpe, Sunday.
Mrs. Joe Jumper visited Mrs >.
A. Redmond Tuesday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. J. Martin and
family were seen out riding SuTTtay
afternoon 80.
Misses Ernn Whitaker and Gsoe1I-