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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
3
In view of recent heavy purchases of china glassware lamps and other items from Pitkin Brooks and others, the store rents Keller Stake rooms from Mr Funk until September 7 to make space for new stock and will open to the public.
On Saturday Aug 17 a large stock of goods is advertised to clear by September 7 with deeply slashed prices. The ad promises two to three dollars worth of items for one dollar across china, jardinieres, plates, bowls, lamps, and decorative pieces suitable for weddings birthdays anniversaries or gifts while supplies last.
Statement offering to close out remaining white china for decorating dinnerware at half price, sale emphasizes 50 percent savings compared with retail or sending away for purchase. No further details on quantities, brands, or venue.
The piece comments on governor Cummins and the Cedar Rapids convention, weighs delegate representation, and criticizes political demagoguery. It notes Major Lacey's cautious stance, debates Indiana Territory homes, and questions Republican unity. It praises MacArthur on Philippines policy and predicts Lawton's legacy and Oklahoma population growth with Indian reservation openings.
The text notes Oklahoma territory's population of about five hundred thousand, compares it with existing states, and suggests admission may occur next December. It states Lawton has favorable chances to be chosen as the territorial capital amid an active capital location contest.
The Democratic state central committee met in Des Moines with nearly full attendance to plan a state oriented campaign. They praised the Republican Cedar Rapids convention for not defining state reforms and argued Democrats can address state issues while avoiding national questions. They expect a strong state platform and a fight over policy before uniting behind a declaration.
A Washington dispatch reports rising pro annexation sentiment in Cuba as leaders and a broad Cuban faction favor joining the United States. Gen. Gomez is seen backing Palma, with officials noting the shift as Cubans grasp the tasks of independence and potential American ties. Consultation free Heron optician.
The State Register defends A B Cummins against claims he will weaken the mulct law. It cites the 1893 Republican platform and 1894 acts preserving prohibitory advantages, requiring 65 percent voter consent for saloon establishments. Cummins says he endorses the mulct law as is and opposes any amendments reducing thresholds.
The text discusses keeping the prohibition law as is, opposing modifications from prohibitionists. It cites Republican figures including Dolliver and Cummins, notes endorsements by Cedar Rapids Republican and Algona Upper Des Moines, and includes comments from David Brant about his press reception and the convention outcome.
Chas. B. Stoddard and helpers prepare a large sale stock of chinaware lamps toilet ware jardiniers and more in the Keller & Stake space at My Store as Stanton R. Hoyt closes out stock to make room for new fall lines. Sale runs from August 17 to September 7.
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