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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
1
City approves six thousand four hundred twenty four dollar and ninety six cent cost for paying Market Square street work. Data on construction and a twenty day objection period will be published for property owners before assessment finalization. A September session will hear objections to any irregularities and owners must present issues or accept the council’s assessment.
The mythical cow that jumped the moon is said to have a rival in a recent event. Camping near Riverside Camp, the animal leapt from a bridge into the river 865 feet below, then swam upstream and landed amid the camp. Ralph Sterling saved the moment by aiding recovery.
A farmer named Thompson took a cow to town and claimed the animal gave more milk than usual that night. He attributes the boost to the cow’s health or diet, presenting the incident as a notable local observation.
The third annual Northwestern A O U W picnic will be held in Fort Dodge on Wednesday August 18. Prizes worth 500 dollars will be awarded for contests including team drill and lodge membership percentage. The event features the Three Son Carnival Company and a Chautauqua week, with many local A C U W lodge members expected to attend.
July in Des Moines was just one degree hotter than last year and same as one day. The month averaged near 74 degrees with a high of 96 on the 29th and a low of BA on the 4th. Total precipitation reached 4.41 inches with 1.68 inches in two days. Eight clear days were recorded, and overall wetter than normal by about 45 percent.
Dan Wren known for provoking police attention was bound for Knoxville for treatment after county attorney Porter advised it. He had been fined 24.50 in police court and is to face Judge Lee in Ames with Sheriff Brown and Porter present for the Wednesday hearing.
A portion of lands belonging to the Thomas Snell estate is offered for sale. For particulars inquire at Kamrar Prince Webster City Iowa.
Three young women drowned when a launch capsized on Elm Lake near Clarion Iowa as a party of about a dozen girls returned from bathing. Mrs C S Bennett Hazel Hudson Eva Porter were among the dead, with two others rescued and the bodies later brought to Clarion.
Secretary C. W. Larson resigns after accusing the Iowa state pharmacy commission of dilatory tactics and cold-water opposition to reforms. Hidon businessman BH. J. Moore to succeed Larson. Larson cites low pay and lack of cooperation as root causes of dysfunction within the commission.
An OCR snippet reports partial conditions for July 26 with terms like partly cloudy and precipitation. It records total wind movement 4, 1898 miles, average velocity 6.6 mph, prevailing direction northwest, and greatest velocity 26 mph from the north.
A passage describes an incident where a man grabbed the elder and tipped a wheelbarrow rider, causing a fractured arm. The tone condemns mistreatment of the elderly and calls for protection from abuse, noting the man is demented but harmless.
A newspaper contest awards a gold Elgin watch to the contestant who turns in the most money from new and old subscriptions between August 3rd or 8th and August 17th at 6 p.m. Double votes apply to all yearly new subscriptions during Aug 8 to 17. The final wind up is Sept. 11 with votes affecting a grand prize.
Work advances on the unique theatre project with concrete foundation to be finished this week. Structural work slated to start next week and push toward rapid completion. Upon completion the building will rank among the finest of its kind in the region.
Webster City Driv Park Association faces about $3000 deficit from recent races. Possible stock assessment or capital increase debated. County fair proposed with lower prices to attract patrons. Admission 35 cents, grand stand 15, rides 10 cents, aiming for higher turnout. Lloyd Walterick named editor of Williams Wasp, pledging independent stance and strong local coverage. The Freeman Tribune congratulates the new proprietor.
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