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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
3
Chicago art dealer recalls New York collector William T. Evans exploding over dozens of fake paintings. Evans claims he was cheated by petty dealers and compares his fury to a waiter muttering about a dead fly as a two dollar bill might reveal the truth.
Mrs David Brown of Locke Arkansas recounts a two year eczema ordeal. Two doctors offered only short lived relief before Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cured her ankle sores and sleepless itching after three uses. A year later no relapse.
A collection of anecdotes about musical celebrities includes an Anton Rubinstein tale. While Rubinstein rode a U S train a man spat over his head from an open window. The pianist recoiled in astonishment as the offender coolly added I know my distance.
A Berlin paper reports New York has about 650000 Germans, making it the third German city by population after Berlin and Hamburg. It notes Munich at 520000 and Dresden at 500000 as other large German cities.
A red-eyed clerk laments a late morning while the boss scolds the painter for a late night outing. The employer advises water colors for future town painting trips.
Dialogue reveals Mrs Splasher and Mr. Splasher clash over a disagreement about horse racing and bridge games. Miss Cayenne notes the conflict as a hopeless case where male pride about racing meets female belief about bridge.
A York state woman recounts years of stomach and liver trouble eased by avoiding coffee, embracing Grape-Nuts and Postum. She gains twenty pounds, normalizes energy, and resumes daily chores, crediting the diet for renewed health. The notice hints at genuine letters celebrated by Postum Co. with "There’s a Reason."
Complete county returns indicate Charles Deneen leads for the Republican governor nomination and Albert J. Hopkins is indorsed for U S senator though Fos s and Yates camps dispute final results. Democratic picks Stringer for senator and Stevenson for governor. Legislature election may tilt toward Foss or Hopkins.
New York August 11 Four children of Vincenzo Sausto’s family died and ten others injured in a fierce blaze on Hast One Hundred and Twelfth Street. Firemen pulled 30 people to safety from ladders as panicked residents leaped to the street. Police say incendiary work started the fire, with kerosene odor detected in the lower hall. The tragedy follows recent deadly fires in the same neighborhood.
Governor Cummins issued a proclamation announcing the death of Senator William B. Allison at his Dubuque home on August 4. A funeral in Dubuque drew state officials and prominent Des Moines figures, with floral displays including a long floral blanket bearing Iowa and the dates 1863 1908.
More than 4500 signatures have been secured to petitions seeking the recall of Councilman John L. Hamery as the anti Hamery movement grows. The Scratches club debates action while some say the recall effort will die out. others pledge general public support if needed. Hough missing from bankruptcy hearing amid rumors he fears facing creditors.
State newspapers attack the executive council for cutting primary election expenses saving about 25 000 while total costs exceed 80 000 The auditor general and attorney general clarify the council duties auditing expenses and ensuring legality of items such as publication notices The piece also covers Governor Cummins anticipated senatorial vacancy and party tactics plus a new 25 cent minimum round trip fare for the state fair by the Chicago and Northwestern line expanding discounted service to eight miles from Des Moines
Republican state central committee agreed on a plan with a Des Moines meeting on September 9 to name a justice. County conventions to pick delegates to the August 29 state convention will be formed from delegates chosen at primaries who served at June Waterloo conventions naming Waterloo delegates.
Wilbur Wright successfully flew the aeroplane at Le Mans on Saturday, lifting from a rail on a chariot, reaching heights of up to sixty feet and completing three circuits before a cheering crowd. The flight lasted about six miles in distance with a smooth descent and no damage to the craft.
The will of Senator Allison was filed in Dubuque with an estimated estate between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars. Bequests include 1200 annually to housekeeper Mrs Brayton with 1600 cash and life use of residence, plus a library. Other gifts go to Mrs Cornelius, nieces and nephews, Finley Hospital, Carnegie Stout Library, YMC A, Linwood Cemetery, and the Matthew and James Allison heirs. Judge Lacey named administrator. Will dated April 2, 1906.
Chicago August 11 at midnight returns from Saturday's Illinois election showed no material change in the official picture. Deneen held a statewide plurality likely around 16 000 with victory in about sixty four counties to Yates thirty eight. Hopkins led Foss by about 28 881 with twenty three counties still missing.
Lincoln Nebraska August 9. Local committee will spend no more than 500 dollars for the August 12 notification ceremonies. Mayor F W Brown chairs the committee and will keep expenses within the limit. The parade includes two bands a police platoon and mounted democrats as escort for W J Bryan J W Kers and the notification committee.
Winnipeg Man August 11 The first act of violence in the Canadian Pacific strike occurred at midnight when stones shattered windows on a passenger train cars in St Boniface yards across the Red River from Winnipeg. No injuries reported. Yesterday twelve yard workers walked out calling the pickets at the gates prisoners.
Washington dispatch reports the United States consulate flag at Tabris Persia was shot down by loyalists. A man near the consular door was wounded. The events appear connected to ongoing disturbances in Tabris and are considered accidental.
Levi P. Brockway of Second Ave Danoka Minn says after five months in a hospital he was discharged as incurable and given six months to live. He suffered heart trouble smothering spells and fainting, with impaired sight and kidney issues. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his condition improved and he has felt well since. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An Albany legislator recalls Senator Folker who risked his life to vote against racing in New York and cites race fixing. The story notes a Gloucester jockey overheard in a saloon boasting the night before a favorite would run that it would only win if the reins broke.
An older public notice urges careful inspection of every bottle of Castoria for the signature of Mesery and notes the product has been in use for over 30 years, the kind you have always bought.
A professional singer asks a boy what he would do if he could sing like the artist. The boy replies that he would take singing lessons. The exchange highlights the value of practice and training in developing musical talent.
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