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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
3
The county announces candidates for local offices in Webster City with SAM W MeaDOws for Clerk A A Cook for Recorder A S Boeye for County Attorney and Wu N Makestad for 2nd District Supervisor, all listed for the election.
Weather dampened attendance but an estimated 5 000 to 6 000 still turned out for the Carnival's final day. The event succeeded as advertising for future Carnivals though profits were limited. Incidents included expulsions of gambling stands, a nervous illness among band member Will Boardman, a stilt walker Harry Wheeler praised by crowds, and a Wednesday night scuffle between two women ended by a policeman.
Admiral Dewey calls the Philippine situation encouraging noting Aguinaldo's lieutenants surrendering one by one. He predicts continued resistance until after the November election and says leaders keep soldiers hopeful of Bryan's victory. He warns Manila would be razed if Aguinaldo persisted.
The Montana conference of the Methodist church at Helena passed resolutions praising national leadership and military service. It commends the country’s courage under the president, Congress, and armed forces and extends sympathy to soldiers sailors missionaries and citizens.
James G Blaine speaks in Augusta Maine siding with McKinley against Bryan as he rebukes the Democratic platform. He argues for continued war effort, condemns calls for peace terms, and asserts loyal soldiers should not yield to rebels.
Nov Vac Ry offers a short term low fare of five dollars from St Paul to select North Dakota points. For information and tickets contact Geo D Rogers District Pass Agent Des Moines Iowa.
Well improved lands in Franklin Miami and Anderson counties reached via Missouri Pacific line. Prices from 20 to 35 dollars per acre. Write for list. Dickny Layp Co Ottawa Kas office over bank of Ottawa.
Wednesday personal and social notes list(Jewell Williams Iowa Falls Story City Spirit Lake and other towns) and dozens of residents visiting relatives attending the Carnival. Names include J R King Mrs W H Hellen Ben Ander son Claude Slaughter Ada Ross D C Wood Josie Boyd H A Hames and many others.
Mr and Mrs A C Clark are up from Williams today. Miss Minnie Sweeney returned home to Jewell this morning. Mrs Guy Bennetto is up from Iowa Falls visiting relatives. Aug F Mueller went to Humboldt this afternoon on a business visit. Archie Brummar of St Paul is visiting with his friend Verne Lee. Burt Beach is up from Ackley to attend the Carnival and visit friends.
Winfield Scott post G A R of Webter City will run a special chair car to the encampment in Chicago leaving at 10 42 p m Sunday Aug 26 on the C N W The committee will receive passenger names not exceeding forty eight and leave names with J R White Jas Kephart A A Cook.
The Chicago Great Western Ry offers excursion tickets on the certificate plan for attendees of the Iowa Evangelical Association convention and camp meeting in Waterloo August 23 to 28. Tickets valid for return by August 31 at a fare one and one third for the round trip. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or F H Lord GP and T A 113 Adams Street Chicago.
A fragment from a poem describes a man driving with Marjorie and hints at risky behavior. The speaker urges restraint, claiming no harm will come from keeping Marjorie close. The rough meter and archaic phrasing echo period newspaper verse.
A heated morning scene centers on Mr. Dobson the plumber accused of breaking his word about an early visit. The Laurels dispute and a gas leak spark tension among households and neighbors, recalling a dangerous prior explosion linked to improper boiler work.
The piece emphasizes health as the top priority for young men, arguing that good health and a sound constitution precede effort and ability. It cites the Ladies' Home Journal and urges that health be the first consideration in any pursuit, as it underpins all work and success.
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