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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
, THE BIG IMPORTS OF 1920.

The principal factors in the tremend-
GUS increase in the imports OF the
United States in 1920 were sugar, In
quantities greater than ever before ire
spective of the exceptionally nigh
price; also finished manufacturers, OF
cotton, wool, silk, fibres, wood, iron and.
steel, and chemicals. Sugar importsss
says statement by The National City
Bank of New York, were far i'll excess
Of any earlier year-over billiom
pounds against Z billions in the i'm
mediately preceding year, and an an
nual average of 5 billion pounds dur
ing the war period, this 1920 increase
being irrespective of the fact that the
average cost for the years imports
was 1917 cents pound against an aver
age of SO cents per pound in 1919
and less than. 5 cents per pound i'll 1918.
The total cost abroad of this unusually
large importation Of sugar. at pheno-
menally high prices was $1O17, 163, 456
against 1894. $50, 434 for the sugar inn
ported in the former high record year,
1910 the addition to our import record
in the single item of sugar having
thus been over $6OO,OOO,GOO in 1920.
That there has been Il steady and, in
fact, rapid growth in the import record
of the United States during the entire
war period is evident, from study
of the figures, year by year, but moth
ing that compares with 1920. The cal
endar year 1916 showed gain OF $613,-
100000 over the Immediately preceding
year, in 1917 there was further in
crease of $5G1 100000, in 1919 another
gain Of $S730O0,OOO, but the calendar
year 1920 capped the climax, thus far
a. least, with an increase Of 1875, 0OO,-
600 over the Immediately preceding
year and Il grand total more than three
times that of the year preceding the
war when the total stood at 81, S3,G0O,-
coo pounds or slightly less than 1-3 that
of 1920
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

The appointment of Col. Theodore
Roosevelt as assistant secretary of the
navy puts three Ro0sevelts in that
position within a period of about TWEEN
ty-three years. The great Roosevelt
was secretary Of the navy when the
Spanish war broke and, be-
ing a man Of action. lie resigned and
took up arms for his country. Frank
lin d. Roosevelt. fourth or fifth
cousin of Roosevelt the great, was as
|sistant secretary of the navy when
the United States became involved in
the world war, and, not being man
Of action. he didn't follow the exam
pie of his distinguished predecessor,
but remained on duty at Washington.
Young Colonel Roosevelt, son of his
famous father. is a man of action, as
his early volunteer enlistment in the
world war indicates. and if this coun-
try becomes involved in war during
his term Of Office as assistant secrc-
tary of the navy it is safe guess
that he will resign and take on the
duties Of soldier, as his father did.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
President Harding is opposed to an

President Harding is opposed to any
curtailment in the naval construction
program in advance Of an international
agreement Mr.. Harding was for some
time member of the senate foreign
relations committee. holding such posi-
ton when he resigned from the senate
a few weeks ago, and knows much
about foreign affairs that the average
citizen does not know. He is in posi-
ton to realize the need Of keeping
the navy in apple pie order and the
people, even those who have favored
a cessation in naval construction. will
be inclined to accept Mr.. Harding's
views for the present at least. 1t may
be all right for America to lead i'm
but it doesn't want to
get too far ahead Of the procession.
There is no telling what might happen
and wha tever does happen we must be
IL position to meet it. The people hope
that some agreement. may be reached
with Great Britain and Japan whereby
naval construction is limited. The ex-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
INTERESTING FIGURES

Jewell Record Some very interest
ing figures were brought out at the
Iowa publishers convention held in
Des MOines last week as result Of
survey taken at the two towns OF Wash
ington and Spencer, Iowa. Question
naircs had been sent out to the sub
scribers of those two papers asking
for replies to long list of questions.
The tabulatiOn of the replies showed
that on an average fraction of over
90 per cent of farmer readers read
the public sale advertisements, 30 per
cent of them read the classified advs.,
an average of 81 per cent of the sub
scribcrs of one of the two papers and
so per cent of the subscribers of the
other paper read the store advertise
.ncnts-and the replies made it plain
THAT the reason lies exclusively with
ItEe advertiser that the percentage i'll
the once case is lower than in the
other In the case where 81 per cent
of the subscribers read the merchants
display advertisements about 80 per
cent of them buy from the advertising
stores: in the case where about so
per cent of the subscribers read the
Ist0rc advertisements about 81 or W.
rcr cent of them buy from adyertis-
inc, stores. The replies indicated that
the town where the merchants did
The poorer advertising the smaller per-
centagc of subscribers read the store
advertisements and also the smaller
per cent bought from the advertising
stores The replies indicated that
some of the faults of advertising that
caused people not to read the adver-
ltisements are: untrathfulncSs in state
ments IN advertising COPY: too much
generalization in advertising copy, lack
of price quoting, lack of interesting
description of articles sold, lack OF
picture illustration of articles sold,
running same copy too many times in
succession, writing advertising copy III
AN embarrassing manner and making
the display advertisement nothing but
la sign board The surveys indicated
very plainly that the people in ana
around Washington aud Spencer read
the store advertiscmets-if they are
worth the trouble of rcadins-and in
such cases they buy from advertising
stores That provides the testimony of
the readers themselves that the mcr-
chant who does not use newspaper
advertising in Washington and Spcn-
Eccr, and use it effectively by writing
worthwhile copy and doing it regular
IL, is not getting business he otherwise
could get And the chances are that
Washington and Spencer people are
not u great deal different from rcc-
pie in other towns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
That the country is not pleased at tn

That the country is not pleased at the
selection of Harry NJ. Daugherty for
attorney general in President Har-
dins's cabinet appears certain. He is
in the public mind as politician.
probably because he was Mr.. Harding's
manager at and before the Chicago
convention. However, the president
elect insists that Daugherty is good
lawyer. man Of courage and strong
convictions. That may be true and
the public may be happily surprised
with the new attorney general after
he is in the office a few months. Judg-
mcnt should be withheld until he has
had opportunity to demonstrate his
capacity for the place.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Mr. FOfd's paper, the Dearborn In
dependent, has increased its circula-
ton from $4,000 to 100000 copies
weekly since the publication of the
articles ON the Jews was begun. 1t
has been necessary to provide addi-
tional press facilities, in order that
still more copies may be printed
Sioux City Journal.
Further proof that Barnum was right
when he said the American people like
to be humbugged. But Mr.. Ford is
getting a lot of free advertising out OF
probably what he is doing it for.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

The year 1920 was a very good one
for the foreign textile trade in the
American market, and those who wish
to see it improve, will interpose every
possible obstacle to the protective tar
if law which will be in the process
of formation very soon. The sooner
it becomes law the better it will
be for American textile industries and
operatives.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

and shared responsibility, answerable
II God and country. The republic sum-
mons them to their duty and l invite
cooperation.
81 accept my part with single mind
edness of purpose and humility or
spirit and implore the favor and guild
arce of God in his heaven. With these
1 am unafraid and confidently face the
future.
II have taken the solemn oath OF
office on that passage of Holy wrlt
Wherein it is asked what doth the
Lord require of thee but to do justly
and to love mercy and walk. humbly
with thy God This ! plight TO Cod
ard, country"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

The federal reserve bank of Chicago
is certainly paying institution. Ac-
cOrding to a recent statement made by
its officers, the bank, with an aver
age paid-in capital of about $13.267,-
coo, showed net earnings of $25,S75,7l9
or 1915 per cent, before deduction of
the franchise tax, which amounted to
$1O,394. 4S0." Such a profit as that
ought to be enough to satisfy the most
callOuS loan shark
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

maintained or not. The Irish ques-
ton can never be settled in this coun-
try and when it is discussed in a spirit
of hatred by either side of the contro'
versy it simply serves to cause dissen-
tiOns here at home. In all probable
ity the Harding administration will
pursue the policy Of the Wilson admin
istration of non-interference in Irish
British affairs. 1t is not clear how it
can follow any other course.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

A year ago the railroads just had
to have thousands of new cars and
new engines, but now there are plenty
of cars and engines, and it is not due
to new cars built.-IOwa Falls Citizen.
This condition is due to the fact tina t
the people are not consuming as much
as they did last year and several years
before. Practically all industries are
in the same boat that the railroads are
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

The Des Moines Register has no
patience with the fellows who are talk
ing about keeping the country out of
war in the future through prepared
ness. Nobody can blame the Register
for this attitude since the part it took
in 1916 in assuring the people that
we would keep out if we elected Wilson
president, in spite of the preparedness
parades Mr.. Wilson had been INDUCING
in.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Congressman Welty has introduced a
bill in congress prohibiting judges from
accepting other jobs with any kind of
compensation attached. The bill is aim
ed at Judge Lands, of course. 1t has
been observed that the proposed law
doesn't prohibit congressman from ac-
cepting emoluments from outside
sources. What's sause for the goose
sources. What's sauce for the goose
it?
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

The coal operators are already tell
ing the people they should lay in their
next winters supply OF coal early in the
summer. That's what they told us last
spring and then proceeded to rob every
body who tried to follow their advice.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

A number of distinguished demo-
Gratis are leaving Washington this
week.-Register. t
And they are leaving only that part
of Washington that they can't take
with them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

People who are saying that prohibit
tion is largely responsible for the I'M
rest throughout the United States ap-
parently forget that there is mere I'M
rest in Europe. where there is no pro-
hibitiOn, than there is in this country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

If Attorney General Daugherty
doesn't do better job Of law enforcing
than Attorney General Palmer has he
will either get his walking papers or
the Harding administration will fall
greatly in public estimation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

pense is a, big item and all the coun-
tries named need to practice real econ
omy at this time. 1t is likely that an
agreement can be reached for a reduced
naval construction program if the mat
ter is approached with care and in good
faith.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Some of the members of the lcgisla-
ture think the transactions of the fish
and game warden department look
fishy and smell fishy and they propose
to- find out all about it, hence the adj
ministration of Game Warden Hinshaw
is under investigation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

The people of Webster City will back
the school authorities in every reason
able plan to break up the use of
tobacco by pupils. 1t is bad enough for
full grown men to indulge in the filthy
weed. Boys of today ought to have
more sense.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Ben Franklin said that he who goes
borrowing goes a Borrowing. Pos
sibly our associates in the late war who
borrowed so much of us now believe
that Benjamin knew what he was talk
ing about.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

That fool grounding that saw his
shadow on the 2nd of February and re-
turned to his hole to stay six weeks is
missing a lot Of fine weather that he
could profitable utilize.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Congressman Good of the Fifth Iowa
district, is Of the opinion that the conn
try can get along with at least $1,000
100000 less than it used last year in
running the government. We certainly
hope it can and will.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Charles Evans Hughes will at least
have the opportunity of being some
thing more than an office boy while
secretary OF state in President Hard
inG's cabinet This fact gives him an
advantage over the men who have held
the post under Wilson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

the nerve to criticise Hamilton coun-
tvs superb highways. Judging from
the Waterloo papers statement, If a
Black Hawk county auto driver sue
ceeds in getting out Of that county
with his life he need fear 10 road en-
cOuntercd elsewhere.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

All governments and all peoples ap-
pear to be in favor Of disarmament, but
all of them want the other ones to
start the program for this consumation
so devoutly wished. The United States
is just aching to disarm, but it is not
aching so hard that it wants to try
the experiment alone.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Occasionally the dispatches tell of
hold-up men being shot by officers or
ty their would-be victims. More dis
patches of that kind may he expected in
the future, as men who find it neces-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

1t is not lucky word, this ''impos-
sible." No good comes of those that
have it so often in their mouths
Carlyle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

in. Factories that last year didn't have
facilities to fill the demand for goods
now have ample facilities. They have
not increased their capacity to fill or
ders. The orders are not being receiv-
cd
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Don't be a grounding and run into
your hole every time you see your own
shadow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Thcrell be lot of times during the
next four years that Harding will wish
he could get lost in the wilds of Florida
On Observation-Disclosures Demo
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

s:,ry to be out at night are arming
themselves and some of them will shoot
when occasion demands.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Possibly, but it is safe to say that
the next president of the United States
will not get lost up among the clouds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
School Board.

Editors Frceman-J ournal: Will you
please announce that I am a candidate
for the school board, subject to the
will of thesvoters at the election to be
held March IA.
E. A. Wilson.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Eds. Freeman;Jour Please an
rounce me as candidate for school
director, subject to the will of the
voters at the school election on March
H.
w. A. Neel.
Webster City, March 5, 1921.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
City Treasurer.

Editors Freeman-Jo Journal: Please
announce to the people Of this city
that l am candidate for the Office
Of city treasurer, subject to the will
Of the voters at the election March IS.
e. f. King.
Webster City, March 5. 5dto3-2S
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

DIR. Andrews-perry is on the sici
list with an attack of grip.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
For School Director.

Editors Freeman-J Journal: Please
announce that l am candidate for
election to the Webster City school
board, subject to the will Of the vot-
ers, as expressed at the regular election
March II.
Il. L. Cox.
Webster City, March 8. dto3-14
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07

Let us print your letterhsaLs.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
School Director.

Webster City, March 5.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-03-07
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN

Foreign Advertising Representative
THE AMERlCAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-31
Telephone Company Docs Work.

The Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph Co., has started work on i'm
provements in the plant here which
will cost 100000 when completed. The
improvements include 1876 new poles,
$4,000 feet of aerial cable and 1900
feet of underground cable. Other
construction work at Echo and Her.
miston is just about completed. At
Echo the company has spent about
$1,000 and at Hermiston, the esti-
mates are that $4,000 was spent. The
local plan was reconstructed in 1917,
but since that time the growth of the
branch has been so rapid that con-
gestion has made it necessary to in
crease the present equipment. G r..
lanson is in charge of the special
crew of men which is doing the work .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-31
NeWS Notes of Pendleton

city superintendonts' division of the
state teachers association at its an
nual election held at the convention in
Portland this week. Supt. stan
brough Of Newberg is secretary. Prob
lens of administration are OF parti-
cular interest TO this division of. the
/ association. Action was taken by the
/ association which viii make it neces-
s2ry for athletic coaches and physical
directors to be certificated. The ac-
ton will result in very little change
being made in the SKATE. practically
all Of the larger schools already fol-
low this course. Supt Inflow return
ed TO Pendleton this morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-31
terests. Country offerings TO arrive
moderate.
Stocks

terests. Country offerings TO arrive
moderate.
Stocks
The tone of the market was dis
tinctly impressive, and the action oil
values suggested confidence in the
turn of events of general sort, with
the New Year, The year drawing TO
close finds sentiment with respect
TO the general trade outlook more
optimistic than has been the case in
some time. Every effort on the part
of administrative and industrial lead
ers is being directed towards bringing
about a return Of normally We en-
ter the year 1922 with confidence
which was absent at this same period
last year. We think this Is the time
to rally around the standard of pro-
noting confidence and greater activi-
ties in business, and hope the New
Year brings much happiness and pros
perity to our great many friends.
OVERBECK & COOKE co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-31
DECEMBER WHEAT LOSES
THREE CENTS At CLOSE

December wheat on the last day OF
the month and year slumped three
cents In value from a quotation yes
terday of $l.10 1-2 10 $l.07 I-2 today.
The May and July prices remained
the same as they were quoted yester-
day, $l.l5 is and $l.04, respectively
More optimism prevailed on the stock
market, according to the letter to
Overlook & Cooke, local brokers. Fol
lowing are their quotations:
Wheat
Open High Low Close
Dec. $1.I0h s1.13h $1.O6i9 sl.O7lk
May lis 115h 1l4H l15lA
July 1902 1O4 1.02 1.O4
Wheat-The bulk of trade for the
day took place during the first half
hour Of the session, and the market
thereafter was devoid of feature. The
expiration Of December delivery was
In sharp decline which surprised
many There was nothing in export
circles, although it was said that some
buying will likely be done next week.
All cash markets We're strong. We
have not changed the opinion that
prices are going higher, but conser-
vative attitude should be maintained.
Corn-This market was equally as
erratic as wheat early in the day, but
later developed strength, buying by
elevators and shipping interests, the
selling mainly by cash interests in the
way of hedging, and commission
houses in the form Of liquidation. We
doubt If any further decline of i'm
portance will take place.
Oats declined at the opening OF the
market and showed strength there
after with good buying by cash in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-31

Gordon Shotwell, J. F. McNaught,
X. Z. Ericsson and Ross Newport re-
turned from Portland Thursday morn
ing. The last three had spent Christ
mas in the city while Shotwell went
there Tuesday morning on business
trip.
c. NJ. Rymerson is here from his
present home at Buron, Wash. lie Is
an old settler here and has many
friends with whom he is renewing ac-
quaintences.
Zoeth Houser, county sheriff was
here on business Wednesday.
VIM. II. ogden, Hermiston's jeweler
has been on the sick list most Of this
week
Miss Norma Ericsson, whose mar
riage to Carl I.odell, noted athlete and
coach Of athletics at La Grande high
school, was an event OF last week, is
4 former Hermiston girl and Is we'll
known here. She left with her par
ents at the time she entered the Ore
gon Agricultural College four years
ago. Her home has since been at Or
land Calf, where the marriage took
place. The couple will live in La
Grande.
F. e. Pend of Walla Walla, district
elder of the Free Methodist church,
will be in Hermiston this week end to
conduct services at the Free Methodist
Mission.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-12-31
Clerk Has Jitney Act,

Copies of the recent "Jitney Act''
passed by the state legislature in the
special session have been received
at the office of County Clerk II. r.
Brown fro mthe public service COM
mission. Applicants of licenses un-
der the act are advised to write di-
rectiy to the commission at Salem
The act is now in force, the COVER
nor having signed it December II,