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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
3
The notice lists subscription prices for the Daily Freeman Tribune and the Weekly Freeman Tribune in 1901. It mentions a one year advance rate and monthly payments, with additional cents for county subscriptions.
Editorial notes a dispute between The Des Moines Leader and The Journal over Cedar Rapids platform items. It argues The Leader misreads the Hamilton county model and contrasts Richard and Leader positions on party lines while noting Richard aims to stay within Republican lines. The piece ends with an unresolved stance.
The Sioux City Journal and Des Moines Leader clash over Mr. Richard's 26 percent assessment stance and Cedar Rapids platform. He argues for equitable railroad taxation and legislative action, while papers accuse him of radicalism and incite political divisions ahead of the state legislature.
A farce titled Brown's in Town opens Monday at the opera house, praised for grotesquely funny situations, bright lines, and catchy songs. The plot centers on a single simple premise with rapid action and humor, featuring a twist where no Brown appears on stage. Uncalled letters list included with dates and names for Webster City.
On the first ballot after reassembly Hartshorn receiv ed 36 votes to Brinton 17, securing the Hardin county nomination. Hartshorn, 44, a Towan native with twenty years in Wright county, pledges impartial service and diligence in the state senate. The convention endorsed the Cedar Rapids ticket and the return of Allison and Dolliver, thanking officers by unanimous vote.
Mr and Mrs J B McCollough mourn the loss of their five month old baby girl who died Wednesday night from bowel trouble. The funeral was from the family home on West Second street at ten o clock Friday morning. The Iowa Falls Sentinel notes the Manson Democrat account of a recent Webster City win over Manson, criticizing the insinuation of a worn-out pitcher and a favorable umpire.
City directory man J. S. Edgerton has finished a canvass listing all residents over eighteen who earn a living. The estimated Webster City population is 5,482, about 800 more than the federal census figure, using the National Association method.
The author argues that laziness is shaped by training and environment, not heredity. City boys fail to grasp why rural youths adapt quickly to responsible roles because country lads learn to work. Work of any kind trains self discipline, from shining shoes to plowing corn to learning a trade.
At the Christian Endeavor state convention in Cherokee on August 20 the resolutions committee presented an anti Cummins majority report. A bitter debate ensued with failed attempts to vote and table. The anti Cummins measure was finally laid on the table by a 79 to 47 vote as leaders from across the state pressed the fight.
The funeral of Judge N. B. Hyatt on Wednesday drew many attendees including Judge Whitaker and other county attorneys. Rev B F Snook led prayers and a hymn, followed by Hon J L Kamrar’s tribute to the deceased. The Masonic burial rite was performed at the grave as relatives and friends mourned.
The games at Fort Dodge featured fast action and high scoring. Webster City won the opener 22 to 15 in a lively home diamond contest while Fort Dodge rallied to a dramatic 5 to 4 win in the second game. Umpire Walton finished with a full call amid the chaotic play. A stray mention notes a pup named W C 23 at Gypsum City.
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