Clubbing Offers for 1904 From The Freeman Tribune Pub Co
The Freeman-Tribune Pub Co offers low clubbing rates for 1904 with combinations of newspapers including Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean Daily Tribune and others. The Chicago Daily Tribune subscription adds 25 cents outside Hamilton County and the offer ends December 6 1903.
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Freeman-Tribune Pub, Co
Chicago
Sverreees
Chicago ‘Daily Tribune
Lomestead
State Register
Wallace
Chicago Daily Tribune
Hamilton County
Personal Gossip Notes From Webster City Area
A stream of brief social items highlights visits and travels of residents and guests. Ben Entriken of San Jose returns prospering after leaving Webster City in 1889. many locals attend funerals, visits occur between Ames College staff and city residents, and others travel to Des Moines, Carroll, Tama, and California for holidays and business.
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Ben Entriken
San Jose
California
Webster City
Jacob M. Fank
Entriken
Janes Cameron
Manchester
J. R
Snyder’s
Cameron
G. W. Stickler
Epworth
M. D. Arnold
Ed Little
Art Irvin
Agricultural Department
Ames College
Mr. Dixon
O. H. Henderson
John A. Johnson
QO. E. Atkinson
Wm. Neese
Stratford
Joe E. Fardal
Stanhope
Bro. Yost D. Wallace
The
Williams Wasp
Local tidbits and sales notices headline Cedar Falls items
The column records travel and visits from Mrs. Raun of Manchester to the R G Clark family in the city with others heading to Bloomington Illinois and Decatur Illinois for short visits. It also notes a jewelry sale offer discounting a sample line of rings at 60 percent off with prices as low as 25 to 75 cents.
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Cedar Falls
State Normal School
Ruby L Riley W A Stephenson Wedding
Society notes report the marriage of Ruby L Riley to W A Stephenson at the Riley home on Bank Street. Rev W A Lipe conducted the ceremony with only immediate family present. The couple are regarded highly by friends and will receive hearty congratulations.
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R. L. Riley
Bank Street
Ruby L
W. A. Stephenson
W. A. Lipe
Finds Fault With Sermon in Thanksgiving Service
A Times-Republican columnist notes churchgoers skew older on Thanksgiving and questions where younger professionals are. He recalls a sermon that shifted to temperance critique, including a boycott of druggists selling liquor, which drew mixed reactions from locals including Mrs. C. H. Harvey.
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Marshalltown
A. P. Thayer
Times-Republican
Reform School adopts Foley's Honey and Tar in West Virginia
J G Gluck superintendent of Prunty town West Virginia Reform School states after trying all cough medicines they will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively. He calls it effective and harmless despite efforts with other remedies. Bay less and Co. d t
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J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Bayless & Co
D-T
Cough Medicines Hidden Opiates Warned by Local Store
Local retailer Higgins & Bryant urges careful choice in cold remedies noting many cough syrups contain opiates that cause constipation, especially for children, while Foley's Honey and Tar is opiate free. They promote Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic improving digestion and liver function with a money back promise.
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Wayless & Do “T
Higgins & Bryant
Great Western Round Trip Fares Via Chicago
One fare plus 2.00 round trip rate via Chicago Great Western Railway. Travel to old Mexico New Mexico Minnesota North Dakota Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska. Tickets on sale Dec 15 1908 Jan 6 and 10 1904. For information apply to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill to 12-31.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Old Mexico
New Mexico
Minnesota
North Dakota
Texas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Ill
Dearth of Teachers Spurs Wage Increases Across Counties
County superintendents face teacher shortages as fall terms end and winter terms begin. Webster County reports six closed schools due to lack of teachers, while Hamilton County averts this by raising wages to attract external hires. Gerber led wage increases across seven schools, paying 45 dollars to outsiders, with Clear Lake Rose Grove and Lincoln at the fore. The report notes rising female employment in other sectors pressures teachers to stay.
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Hamilton
Webster County
Hamilton County
Gerber
Fort Dodge
Dan Croid
Clear Lake
Rose Grove
Lincoln
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers
Royal Neighbors of America held its annual officer election at Elmo hall on Wednesday evening. Officers elected include Oracle Mrs A E Anderson Vice Oracle Mrs A Bergeson Receiver Mrs N J Loring Marshal Miss Iva Guthrie Recorder Miss Berta Christenson Chancellor Mrs J Rhome Inner Sentinel Mrs Lola Everett Outer Sentinel Mrs Dfra F Peterson Pianist Miss Leah Bair Physicians Drs Desmond and Richardson The social portion featured light refreshments music stories games and drills led by Mrs N J Loring.
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R. N. of A
Elmo Hall
Oracle
A. E. Anderson
A. Bergeson
N. J.loring
Iva Guthrie
Berta Christenson
J. Rhome
Inner Sentinel
Lola Everett
Outer Sentinel
Dfra
F. Peterson
Leah Bair
Desmond and
Richardson
N. J. Loring
Crooked Creek Railroad Elects New Officers
At a stockholders meeting in this city Tuesday evening the Crooked Creek Railroad and Coal company elected A. K. Hamilton of Milwaukee president A. McMurray treasurer I. E. Willson secretary and general manager and noted Jacob M. Funk as a former president The original incorporators included Jacob M. Funk W. C. Willson George Burnham T. H. Judd and B. F. Miller
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The
Crooked Creek Railroad & Coal Company
A. K. Hamilton
Milwaukee
A. McMurray
I. E. Willson
Jacob M. Funk
W. C. Willson
George Burnham
T. H. Judd
B. F. Miller
Death of Ira A. Stafford Pioneer Resident Dies in Washington
H. W. and J. B. Stafford of Blairsburg received a telegram confirming the death of their uncle Ira A. Stafford in Washington D C. He died last night at 10 o clock at his home after moving from Hamilton county about three years ago. He was eighty years old and an Iowa pioneer.
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H. W
J. B. Stafford
Blairsburg
Ira A. Stafford
Mr. Stafford
Washington, D. C
Hamilton County
Iowa
Messrs. Stafford
Blairs
Funeral planned in Essex New York for Burgh
The article notes a funeral likely to be held in Essex New York for Burgh. It also reviews the Post Office Department annual report for 1908 detailing Iowa totals. Gross postal receipts 2 715 656 10 dollars with net 1 553 048 40 and salaries 447 225 00 plus free delivery 887 121 04. Local city totals include Webster City 15 520 20 and Fort Dodge 31 720 21 among others. DERR AND BOOK advertise two hundred linen items at half price.
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Post Office Department
Iowa
Webster City
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Iowa Falls
Des Moines
Boone
Cedar Falls
NeMars
Powder blast injures coal worker at Spangler farm
Robert Cline was badly burned yesterday afternoon while blasting coal at Spangler farm near Pleasant Hill. He held a pail of gunpowder which ignited as the blast exploded in a strong wind, burning him on the left arm and face. Dr. Richardson treated him. the injuries are serious but not deemed dangerous.
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Robert Cline
Spangler Farm
Pleasant Hill
Spangler
Richardson
Cline
Jewell Lutheran college to be rebuilt larger after fire
Jewell Lutheran college plans immediate fundraising to replace the main building destroyed by fire on Monday. Trustees expect a new structure at least twice the size, with dedication possible at the opening of the next school year in September. Work to start in spring as donors in Jewell and neighboring counties rally to support.
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Jewell
Register
Jewell Lutheran College
Mackown Case Goes to the Jury in Northwestern Felt Shoe Dispute
The Northwestern Felt Shoe company case versus Geo Mackown goes to the jury over the ownership of a trunk containing shoe designs and patents. The trial drew stockholders and sharp exchanges, while another trial of Johnson versus Larzon proceeds from Stratford on a contract dispute. The grand jury adjourned with no public disclosure of indictments, one vote shy of charging editor H P Robie with criminal libel.
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H. P. Robie
Northwestern Felt Shoe Company
Geo. MacKown
MacKown
Johnson Vs. Larzon
District Court
Stratford
Justice Court
Graphic Herald
Xcell
M. H. Brinton
Peter Howe
S. Overland
F. A. Huddleston
Lewis Bickford
Geo. R. Strever
Chris Carlson
Department of Justice
Skating Plan Aids from Traveling Expert
J. M. Johnson, a noted fancy skater and salesman, will base in Webster City for two to three months to advise promoters on converting the tile factory pond into an ice skating rink. Plans call for a one dollar seasonal membership, flood lighting, snow removal, and a staffed rink with possible warming house later, needing about 150 members.
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J. M. Johnson
Webster City
Johnson
United States
Canada
Chimes of Notre Dame Delights Webster City Audience
The Winninger Bros. presented The Chimes of Notre Dame at the opera house last evening to an eager audience. A. W. Ellis and Belew Castle drew applause in multiple roles while the company showcased strong specialty acts. Tonight the company offers Count Tolstoi Resurrection with Blanch Walsh in the title role and public interest high. A marriage license was issued to Fred Haviland and Edith Stafford of Blairaburg.
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Winninger Bros
Notre Dame
Opera House
A. W. Ellis
Belew Castle
Count Tolstoi
Blanch Walsh
Webster City
Des Moines
Endeavorers Get Good News From Union Efforts
Philadelphia report shows Christian Endeavor Leaders' Institute praising progress of local district state and world unions. Discussion focuses on field secretaries support and expansion. Societies nationwide report strong evangelistic work in prisons rivers harbors outdoor meetings and hospitals.
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Philadelphia
Christian Endeavor Leaders’ Institute
Ear grafting a success in western mine owner affair
A western mine owner who paid $5,000 for a grafted ear returned from a Philadelphia hospital where a New York surgeon connected the ear taken from another man. Circulation is established, swelling and small pus gatherings remain but are not dangerous. the seller of the ear returned to his home near Pittsburg with his wife and child.
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New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Citizens' Industrial Alliance Elects Secretary in Dayton
Dayton Ohio December 4 The first meeting of the executive committee of the Citizens Industrial Association of America elected A C Marshall of Dayton permanent secretary with a 10000 salary The first convention will be in Indianapolis February 22 23 A banquet at the Dayton club heard President D M Parry of the National Manufacturers association declare the group will back the open shop and oppose arbitration of labor disputes.
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Citizens’ Industrial Alliance
Dayton
Citizens’ Industrial Association of America
A. C. Marshall
National Association
Indianapolis
Dayton Club
D. M. Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
Agreement Reached on Immigrant Traffic Ways
A New York conference among western railroads and steamboat agents settled disturbances that had pulled Rock Island from an existing arrangement. A contract binding bureau members, mirroring years of practice, was reaffirmed to govern immigration traffic.
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New York
Rock Island
Elopement Suspect Emerges in Nebraska Missing Girl Case
The 16 year old daughter of William Austin vanished on horseback near Lochinver and has been traced. A prominent local young man now appears central to the unfolding tale suggesting an elopement.
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Ainsworth, Neb
William Austin
Here
Roeski to Plead Hypnotism in Car Barn Murder Trial
Emil Roeski, one of the car barn bandits on trial for murder in Chicago, will plead hypnotism as his defense. His attorney plans to introduce experts to prove Roeski was hypnotized by fellow bandit Peter Neldermeier.
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Roeski
Chicago
Emil Roeski
Peter Neldermeier
Fire gutts four story temple. seven women saved
Sioux Falls Dec 4 A four story Magsonic temple was gutted by fire. Seven women and one man sleeping inside were rescued by firemen with ladders. Damage to the building is 7000 dollars with several thousand more in other losses.
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Sioux Falls
Magsonic Temple
Receiver Appointed in Ernst Bankruptcy
R L Ware was named receiver to wind up Casper Ernst’s affairs. He has possession of the Ernst building. Ernst is in jail awaiting trial on forgery and embezzlement charges.
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St. Paul
R. L. Ware
Casper Ernst
Ware
Ernst
Rates War Rumor Up East Over Coal Shipment
From Omaha a report says a rate war is imminent between Rock Island and Burlington after Burlington announces a $1 per ton coal rate from Illinois fields to Minneapolis and St Paul, prompting East coast reaction and competitive tension.
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Omaha
Rock Island
Illinois
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Severe Snowstorm Hits Dakotas and Minnesota
Severe snowstorm moves through North and South Dakota and Minnesota. Snow drifts are reported heavy in South Dakota harming range stock and complicating travel across the region.
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Dakotas
St. Paul
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Record for Steerage List in New York
Fifteen hundred steerage passengers embarked on the White Star liner Cedric departing for Liverpool. It marks the largest number of steerage carried from a United States port on any single steamer.
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New York
Liverpool
United States
Leavitt Couple Injured in Runaway in Mumansville Mo
Dec 4 Ruth Bryan Leavitt injured in a runaway near Mumansville Mo. Willam H. Leavitt and his wife were thrown from a trap. he suffered a fractured arm while she was only slightly bruised.
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Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Mumansville
Willam H. Leavitt
William J. Bryan
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