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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
2
A long roundup covers Cummins Dolliver Allison and party tensions in Iowa politics. It notes Gov Cummins supporters urging votes, Rockefeller era wealth quips, Ames seeks federal building funds for Hull, and Oklahoma probes newspaper drink ads. It also mentions Estherville post office funding and broader congressional paper pricing scrutiny.
In Ames Iowa a dairy advises customers that bovine tuberculosis testing will force removing many cows from the herd. The decision delays the test to May 4 1908 and warns of milk shortages while shifting customers to other sources. Evaporated milk suggested as substitute.
The piece discusses fraudulent circulation claims in newspaper advertising, referencing W. W. Smith buying the Daily News of Flint with an asserted circulation and the American Press ruling. It argues advertisers could seek payment refunds if circulation is misrepresented, noting potential legal grounds for action. Boone and Webster City projects are mentioned in relation to district recognition.
Notice to all interested that on April 11 1908 J M Doolittle was appointed administrator of the estate of A K Doolittle deceased by Hamilton county district court. All indebted parties must settle with the administrator and present claims legally authenticated to the court within the prescribed time.
In Boone on April 22 explorers report a unique Indian mound with a flat stone floor and timber-supported upper layers. Skeletons were found beneath the timbers, while pottery remains scarce. Measurements are in progress to ensure exact reproduction of the site.
The district court of Hamilton County Iowa on April 23 1908 appointed W G C Pyle as administrator with will annexed of the estate of Michael Morris deceased. All debtors must pay the estate and creditors should present their claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance within the legal period. Dated April 28 1908.
The district court of Town in Hamilton county Iowa holds probate for the last will of Charles Albright deceased. A will hearing is set for 2:00 PM on May 18 1908 at the county court house. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Witnessed by Frank J. Lund clerk at the Webster City court house.
Ordinance 234 requires a license to erect or maintain advertising boards within Webster City. The measure bans posting without approval and outlines form written applications to the mayor with details on placement purpose and licensing. The mayor has issued a privilege license for boards already erected.
The ordinance regulates posting and maintaining bill boards in Webster City Iowa requiring licenses bonds and permits from property owners within 100 feet it sets surface space fees two cents per square foot annual taxes and safety standards including text on boards and penalties for violations with enforcement under mayor J W Hyatt and clerk P M Banks dated April 20 1908.
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