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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
4
The piece decries inflated stock schemes and medical economy while noting Roosevelts rise and Cleveland’s chances as remote. It questions tax levies in Hamilton county and criticizes convict handling in Georgia and Alabama. It skewers British claims to Pacific islands and foresees political shifts in the South.
A Belmond businessman pressed for payment with quip about his wife visiting, the Springfield library debates a McKinley statue, and Judge Parker is mocked as an ice cold intellect. The piece notes anti imperialist sentiments, tax talk on foreigners, and political ironies amid editorials on crime, reform, and public morals.
The passage cites Des Moines Capital and Washington Press figures arguing that civilization remains a thin veneer over underlying savagery. It references Hon. Robert's efforts toward a certain summation and Burrell's claim that both North and South share a dangerous, volcanic temperament threatening culture and religion.
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes a record high state treasury for the biennial period ending June 30. Revenue gains come from collateral inheritance tax and insurance company contributions, plus higher state officer fees. Savings by the board of control aided the improved finances, even without the federal $456,000 war bond interest.
A threatened breach of promise suit emerges from a county resident against a well known local man who recently wed another. A public quarrel in city hall yesterday drew onlookers, with claims of past promises and a demand for a settlement. The Freeman Tribune omits names. Italian workers near the railroad camp caused a ruckus this morning, prompting an eviction. Preachers B S Denny of Des Moines and H F Burns plan Sunday talks on anti saloon work at local churches and schools.
Rev. Willner received a Sydney cablegram from Rev. Messig stating he and Mrs. Messig had landed in Sidney Australia with Augusta Willner, shortly after their marriage. The four word message read Willner Webster City Landed Messig. The cost at 63 cents per word totaled $2.52 in the local rate.
Mason City fans negotiate to bring the Chicago Giants to town replacing Algona Brownies as the second colored team in the state. If Friday’s attendance supports it, the Giants would move to Mason City and draw crowds with a strong season record and cross town appeal.
Banks report two new counterfeits in circulation the buffalo ten dollar note and a five dollar 1882 issue from the Fourth National Bank Boston. The buffalo note shows altered treasury numbers and a slightly off color while the five dollar note appears washed but printed on good paper. Authorities warn many passables may be out there.
A month of quiet work north of Alden shows the I. and D. anticipated line advancing. Right of way is fenced with solid posts and close wire, bridges rise with stone abutments, and a two track bed runs four miles from Alden with an exact level grade. Judge Porter and son W B Porter visit daily and hint the line may extend toward Eagle Grove or Britt after three miles, with future direction to be decided.
The co partnership of B. C. Mason and Son is dissolved by mutual consent after selling the business. All accounts due the firm will be paid at the office of William Reen, successor to B. C. Mason & Son, 816.
Wm. McDonald, agent for American Express in the city, receives a two week leave of absence. He intends to travel to Duluth and Minneapolis to meet his wife Mrs. McDonald, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. W. McDonald. Mr Holmes of Hastings Nebraska arrives to relieve him during the absence.
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