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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
6
The piece mocks Des Moines Capital for ignoring editor Chauncey Weaver and notes Freeman-Tribune’s sharp attack on him. It cites fraud in New York elections and applauds Hearst’s legal challenge as a defense of honest elections and voters’ rights.
Algona reports Judge Quarton plans to run for the judge ship again rather than challenge Judge Conner for Congress. Conner appears set for renomination next spring by acclamation.
An interview with Judge Richard, reprinted from the Fort Dodge Chronicle and Des Moines Capital, suggests he might be a Hamilton county candidate for congress if opposition grows to Congressman Conner. The judge, though not committing, would back strong local interests and oppose corporate influence, reflecting traits known since boyhood.
Wheatland era editorial argues public officers gain courage with public backing and endorses President Roosevelt’s stance on regulating railroads. It calls for a nonpartisan rate board to prevent rebates and favoritism, stressing property rights and a fair system without confiscation.
Local writers pick up county items. Peter Slemsen and two daughters visit Stanhope. John Jacobson stays in Stanhope after days at Oscar Erickson home. Pleasant Valley opens with Jessie Ross as preceptor. Cora Andrews ill with sore throat. Corn busking nearing completion. John and Mrs Olesen visit Vincent. Jessie Hendrickson and Anna Charlson to Jewell for winter schooling. O R Pederson off duty nursing a bad hand. Cariel Knutson busking near Rose Grove. Wind mill erected by A M Christianson. John Sparboe builds large water tank at farm. Nov 27.
Rev Bennett of Stanhope will speak at Mt Zion Sunday morning. A good sized audience welcomed Presiding Elder McBurney at last week's Mt Zion business meeting. A Kamrar delegation visited, and after three years illness Rev T J Barr can again attend church. Households report rheumatism and sickness among local residents.
W Schropfer returned from Woden and Joe McDonald had a runaway no injuries reported. Joseph Lang planned a one time young people event but rain spoiled it. Mrs Clifton and Grace visited Webster City. Eli Jensen family of Flugetad visited John Simon. Father Norton and Nick M O Conn or Webster City canvassed Fremont for Knights of Columbus. Ray Legg of Freedom visited his brother Harry. Frank Landshoot now in Brushy was seriously hurt by a horse. Ditch dredging managers continue work.
The text argues Congress should have power to regulate rail rates to prevent carriers from wielding excessive control. It stresses that without this oversight the public would be at the mercy of railroads, and that appeals and tribunals could ensure fairness, with cautious but effective use of authority.
Congressman Conner, a long time supporter of stronger Interstate Commerce Commission powers, aligns with the president’s push to urge Congress for swift action. His Greene county constituents, united in backing such legislation, praise his decisive stance as he cites a prior letter to the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association officials.
A Missouri crew remains on site for work during a business trip. The workers are actively constructing another ditch in the township as part of ongoing projects.
FLAGSTAD Mrs A F Anderson of Sioux Falls S D has been here for a few weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ole Olson Walter Bagbee will start shelling corn as soon as weather permits Corn husking is about done in this vicinity except on a few big farms Mrs Darnell Sandayed with Mrs Harris Mr Moline has his barn and corn cub finished and it looks K Tom Buseth has a new economy cream separator Nov 27 Mrs Elsie Anderson left Friday for Des Moines for a few weeks visit with relatives Misses Mabel Johnson and Jensie Ross Stratford visited here Saturday Mrs 8 M Wilson and Miss Eva Riley spent Saturday in Webster City Mr and Mrs E A Haney made a business trip to Webster City last Wednesday Mrs M J Stark returned to her home in Webster City Tuesday after a few days visit at the A F Swanson home Mr S A Haney and family left this afternoon for their new home in Eagle Grove Their many friends will be sorry to see them go Fred Ruegnitz of Stratford was a business caller here Saturday Nov 27
Ellsworth Mr. Mobler, an efficient butter maker, has been re hired for another year with a ten dollar per month salary increase. Willing Workers of Jewell Christian church met at Mrs. Geo Moore home. Entertainment by Miss Kerby at the opera hall drew a large audience. Mrs. J B Sterling of Webster City visited at Mrs. Geo Pearson’s home last week. Thanksgiving services set for M E church Wednesday evening. Lutheran and Congregational folks plan union services Thursday at Congregational church with both pastors participating. Dr Barkalow returned from Rochester Minnesota confirming Oscar Gorman operation. Oscar doing nicely and likely to be home in three weeks. Mrs Fred Lakin returned from Rochester Tuesday. Ladies Working Band met at Von Krog home Friday. Albert Nassen sold his spotted pony to Herbert Weaver. Oscar Foseim, after Rochester operation, able to air several hours daily. Geo Lightfield of Ledyard visiting Abel Ahrens returned to duties.
Blairsburg residents reported visits and trips across Iowa and beyond. Mrs. H A Dodge and son Stanley visited Charles City relatives. Webster City and Clarion residents stopped by. Rose Anderson from Webster City stayed with H Nechler. Mary Davenport and daughters returned from Waterloo trip. D and Marling of New Providence visited the area. wedding travel and work moves noted for Powers family and others.
A ladies fair is announced for Friday afternoon and evening with a supper served at six o clock. All articles should be left for the fair with Mrs Danl Gallagher.
The Highview community reports a sewing session with Mrs R V Cutler last Friday. H S Nye plans to shell cribbed corn when weather allows. BH H Ford of Murray Iowa has been visiting and returned home. Cutler came home from Ft Dodge after two weeks on the federal grand jury. Mr and Mrs I E Perry hosted a dance and oyster supper Friday. Mrs D C Van Winkle arrived from Arkansas to visit parents. Station Agent Sayre leaves for a month long Minnesota hunting trip. Miss Gibson of Parkersburg will oversee the depot in his absence. Rev Arrasmith of Kentucky will serve Concombe charge and preach Sundays at 8pm. Church Thanksgiving Day dinner planned. a good crowd expected. W S Norton and W J Dutcher recently bought the store building, opened general merchandise, added a blacksmith shop, and expect plenty of business.
Rev Patterson preached four sermons at the Presbyterian church with two last Sunday. J G Vey and Wm Parquet painted fronts on Talcott and Fiddler stores. Mrs Parquet ill from cold. mother arrived from Illinois to help. November 20 lecture at opera house Miss Kerby to perform. M E bazaar and Thanksgiving dinner planned. Presbyterians to hold bazaar December 18. Farmers husking largely finished. Charles Wright of Tuma City cigars visiting old customers. wife ill. father 75 not well. Dredge ditching engine project near Des Moines. F R Payne in Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs J H Watson visiting Williams. Mrs Myrtle Bainbridge visiting. Corn contest prizes: Lutzki 26, McCoy 20, Fuller 15, House 19, DeFrieze 65.
First prize winners Will Rokow Klein Evans Anton Nicol Rolla Hil labrand L E Sweedler and Frank Olmstead named. Second prize recipients Dolliver Evane Fred Johneson. Third prize Jas Doyle H M Bilver nail. Public sale notice dated Nov 2. Funds from job work at the free man Tribune often.
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