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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
2
The town announces a two day fall Jubilee in Jewell Park on September 15 and 16 with addresses by Senator Cummins and Hon EB Dunn. Livestock and farm product contests, grand exhibits, prize money, bail games, races, an automobile parade and brass bands are planned to entertain.
Freeman Tribune readers track a big voting contest as 6 PM tallies list Webster City contestants led by Mrs. Geo Best among many entrants. The lively race shows persistent public interest with several names advancing in the popular vote.
The annual Old Settlers Picnic at Bell's Mill attracted several hundred attendees from Hamilton County. The afternoon program featured songs recitations and talks led by historian Lu cas of Boone. An address covered local history including the three names Hamilton County bore and military figures from early Iowa history. A permanent reunion date was set for the third Thursday of August with officers elected and committees named for next year’s event.
Northwestern Railway Company begins replacing the Boone river bridge in this city with a 110 foot steel structure. A work train arrives to drive piles and build falsework as two spans of fifty and sixty feet replace the old bridge. Trains will slow to ten miles per hour during construction amid material shortages for street paving.
Hamilton County prepares a large picnic and field day to feature a distinguished Iowa senator as guest speaker. Williams hosts the event with community leaders raising funds for a double header celebration. Activities include speaking, music, street parade, base ball games, drills of M W AS camps, and various athletic events for farmers and families.
A Williams gathering advertises a free street parade starting 10:45 with speakers possibly Sen. A B Cummins or J P Dolliver. Music by the Iowa Falls band, inviting all residents to attend for entertainment while business leaders promote the event. Also listed are ads for harness goods and a Webster City area farm for sale with 160 acres, 9 room house, and multiple outbuildings.
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