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Newspaper

Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1905

Page

4

Tariff Debate Between Free Trade and Protective Policy

Editorial argues for a protective tariff as essential to national welfare while condemning excessively high duties. It recalls early revenue laws supporting industry and notes shifting Senate attitudes toward rate regulation and tariff justice.

Henry Watterson Congress Europe Friends of the South Watterson Jefferson Davie Judah P. Benjamin R. M. T. Hunter Robert Toombs

Holiday Fare Round Trip to Many States

One fare plus one third for a round trip to Arkansas Colorado Illinois Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Louisiana North Dakota Northern Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota Texas Wisconsin and Wyoming. Tickets on sale December 28 and January 1 with final return limit January 4. Information from Great Western agents or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western Point Arkansas Colorado Illinois Indian ‘Territory Iowa Kansas Louisiana North Dakota Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South ‘Dakota Texas Wisconsin Wyoming Great Western J. P. Elmer St. Paul Minn

Hall's Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Trouble

Abingdon Illinois August 17 1901 testimonial from Mrs W M Cline praising Hall’s Texas Wonder. She was bedridden and near death from kidney and bladder trouble, says one bottle cured her in two weeks, she rose from 0 to 140 pounds and regained strength to do all her work, credits Dr Hall.

Abingdon Ill Hall

A Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Adclaims

An old advertisement touts a Texas Wonder tonic by E B Gall claiming cures for kidney and bladder ailments including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises relief for men women and children and offers mail delivery on receipt of payment.

Texas Wonder Hall BE. W. Gall Ecle Mannufacturer P. O. Bow Lonfa

Credit and Blame for Trusts and a Peculiar Accident

Ray Stannard Baker argues Armour’s economy in meat processing is laudable but harms come from rail road rebates used by trusts to crush competition. He condemns undemocratic discrimination by railroads and elevator owners, while defending legitimate efficiency. In Au Sable Michigan a carriage accident kills Mrs Gardner and her five year old son when a flag pole wire drags a wheel and the pole falls onto the carriage.

Ray Stannard Baker McClure Armour Beef Trust Chicago Steel Trust Minnesota Au Sable Mich William Gardner

Fire panic averted as audiences dispersed safely

Fire in a factory on East Thirteenth Street threatened the East Side amusement district and forced the quick evacuation of Dewey theater Huber's museum and Palace Music hall in New York City. The crowd departed in order without incident as fire crews responded. Jews celebrate 260th anniversary of arrival in America with Carnegie Hall meeting featuring Grover Cleveland and other leaders.

New York East Thirteenth Street East Side Amusement District Fourteenth Street Third Fourth Avenues Dewey Theater Huber America Carnegie Hall Grover Cleveland Frank W. Higgins George B. McClellan New York City David Greer The Protestant Episcopal Church Sulzberger H. Pereira Mendes

Early Rigera Pills Promote Liver Tone and Digestion

An elderly advertisement text touts the “Early Rigera” pills as safe and effective. It claims they cleanse the bowels, keep the liver active, and clear bile and headaches. Sold by all druggists, with disclaimers about pleasant effects and general health benefits.

Ali Drapyista D&o

Stratford School House to Be Among County’s Best

The new school house in Stratford will soon be completed and described as one of the county’s best. Mesdames Crane and Hedlund have gone to Michigan for winter. Maude Lundell began winter term in district No. 2. Peter Westroam visited Stanhope Tuesday. Albert Carlson’s Monday sale brought fair prices. P P Angstrom hosted guests Sunday. Clarence Neese nursed a sore arm recently. Rev Cole of Jewell stayed with EM Milburn Friday, Nov 29.

Thanksgiving notes from Jewell and area happenings

Thanksgiving rounds include Clyde Harmon claiming the largest turkey in Jewell while J R King and wife enjoyed the holiday at Zoaring. Sim Stark visited from Stanhope and Edward Larson came from Thor to see his uncle Ben Larson. Milk haulers deliver butter due to rough roads as Seldenstucker Bros begin a new barn east of the hotel. Dutton House served a fine Thanksgiving dinner. Dec 1.

Clyde Harmon Jewell J. R. King Zoaring Sim Stark Stanhope Peterson Picking Ranch Edward Larson Thor Ben Larson Dutton House Seldenstucker Bros

Thanksgiving community notices from local county events

Mrs T D Rutledge visits Williams for Thanksgiving with her parents. Mrs W A Neel to host tea for aid society. John Graham visits sister Mrs W W Wyatt. Omro Cottington from Rossouth county visiting Arch Neese. Mrs W W Wyatt travels to Does Moines. Union services at M E church Friday. Rev Cole to deliver sermon. Willing Workers serve dinner and supper Thanksgiving at J G Berryhill hall. Mrs Waddell of Eagle Grove visiting daughter Mrs T O Connor. Please settle accounts and close books at old stand 508 Second Street.

Mra T. D. Rutledge Williams W. A. Neel

Low Rate Weekend Excursions With Illinois Central

Illinois Central offers weekly round trip fares on selected routes from Nov 17 to Dec 15, with one and one third fare for certain one way rates and Monday returns. Additional special round trips apply to higher one way rates, with five to ten day extensions possible. Also notices minor health ad and drugstore quote.

Illinois Central St. Paul Minneapolis Webster City Siie

Beer poured out at Webster City dump after condemnation

Justice Knowles ordered the destruction of surplus beer seized from M. C. Hopkins and John Karl residences. Constable Filloon broke sixty bottles at the city dump as 35 from Hopkins and 25 from Karl were condemned. No arrests were made and police will monitor the two men going forward.

Webster City Dublin Filloon M. C. Hopkins John Karl Justice Knowles Hopking Karl Hopkins

Carey Chrisman Nuptials Held at Methodist Parsonage

Mise Bertha Carey daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Carey of the south of town and Mr Lewis Chrisman son of Mr and Mrs Wm Chrisman of Homer were married at the Methodist parsonage on November 29, 1905, Rev F W Ginn officiating. The Freeman Tribune offers congratulations to the couple.

Mise Bertha Carey Lewis Carey Lewis Chrisman Wm. Chrisman Homer Methodist Parsonage F. W. Ginn Freeman-Tribune

Mrs Cook Hosts Evening Honoring Miss Susan Alexander

Mr and Mrs W H Cook entertained a group of ladies and gentlemen at their home on Weat Fiset street Wednesday night in honor of Mrs Cook's niece Miss Susan Alexander of Waukon Iowa. A guessing contest The Artful Gallery amused guests with Gladys Whitley winning a chrysanthemum bouquet. A firelight angelus program followed and a buffet luncheon preceded games.

W. H. Cook Weat Fiset Street

Toronto Theater Burns in CA Vaudeville House Fire

Toronto reports St Charley theater a leading vaudeville house destroyed by fire. Flames discovered about an hour after a large audience left, starting in the top gallery. Loss estimated at 70,000 dollars.

Toronto St. Charley Canada

Imperial Guards Arrested Near the Emperor

In Tsarskoe Selo a number of selected regiments guarding the emperor were arrested signaling growing disaffection within the army. Officials deny rumors that the emperor was attacked or a grand duke wounded, noting the arrests do not prove open sedition.

St. Petersburg Tsarskoe Selo Trepoff Imperial Park Associated Press

Mitchell promotes best work at Freeman Tribune office

Mitchell announces the best work available with Ineed tf Moncopram stationary priced at 75 cents per box at the Freeman Tribune office. This ad highlights low cost supplies for readers and local buyers.

Mitchell Moncopram Freeman-Tribuce

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