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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
3
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The Sioux City Journal is critiqued for its stance on railway rate reform and patriotism. It notes aging veterans who did not enlist early but later joined patriotic societies, likening the Journal to those who show up for campfires. The piece ends noting the editor’s lengthy service.
Santa declares Hoyt’s Grocery and China Store as headquarters through Christmas. The ad touts fresh produce and nuts, domestic and imported foods, canned fruits, flour, syrups, and a new line of Pickard china and hand painted glassware. It promises deep discounts until Christmas plus a free Haviland china dish and lamp on December 23.
Stanton R Hoyt advertises ten cent tables and a grocery plus china store in Webster City Iowa with Martin phone 18. The notice highlights low prices and varying goods available at the local shop run by Hoyt and associates.
A critical editorial recalls past indecision on the railway rate issue. It compares a politician’s last minute stance to a boy who beat a dead cat, condemning empty rhetoric and urging true public service before the vote closes.
Former Minnesota governor VanSant spoke fearlessly at a local soldiers reunion drawing respect and support. In a letter to the Free man-Tribune he criticizes a Chicago ramp convention and backs rate regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission with the railroads taking initiative and the public rising in defense of the president.
The Iowa City Republican editor Dave Brant flames philosopher Perkins for a rate regulation article. Brant, a Brant supporter, clashes with backers of Perkins who use a late hour ruse to aid his campaign in the slough districts.
A column discusses widespread public speculation about Bro Perkins availability and railroad influence. It notes marshal networks and Burlington tips shaping sentiment, recalls past tactics that defeated Eaton and Cummins, and questions whether the eleventh district will resist Granger pressure or back Cummins or Larrabee for a third term.
The editorial argues for cautious revenue reform, stressing stability over perfection and noting that any shift requires broad public support and consideration of all states. It warns deficits demand readjustment and hints at tariff reforms to foster reciprocity, with broader regional policy aims.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was observed today in the Catholic church with full membership in attendance. The celebration marked one of the church’s holy days as worshippers gathered for the services.
A Freeman-Tribune report from Webster City recounts Santa Claus calling children by telephone, noting his busy rounds as he checks lists and plans gifts. The piece includes a peek at some names and desired presents, with details on store advertising aiding his shopping and a December 7 timestamp.
The old frame building on King street was moved during the erection of a brick structure and will be reused on nearby lots. Philo Headley visited Irvington for a week with his brother Alva. Attorney Bosye from Webster City was in town on business Monday. Mr and Mrs Auguet Winkle host a gathering this evening. J R Millett, C M and St P Ry operator at Collins, IA, is home for a visit.
The board fills rooms 11 and 12 with N P Hyatt Ella Snook and Clara Lake. Irene Andrews leaves for Columbus Ga to reside with her uncle. County officers elected include Clerk John Robinson County attorney A N Boeye County recorder J R O Hunter and Supervisor R H Rodearmell. Doane defeats Fleming for city justice, Swain Little elected constables Johnson clerk Lenhart trustee. McFarland wins secretary of state 635 vote majority, Dolliver wins congress by 519 in the county.
A collage of light verse and clippings portrays Eb and Flo as mythical tidal figures tied to weddings and children. Interspersed notes cite a Webster City man and local ads for Teed and Teed, with references to oil cases and gifts in a patchy, whimsical newspaper mosaic.
R B Williams and wf transfer to Martha Duckett four lot four block W O and a trip for 400. Jewell Lutheran College Corp transfers to Hague Norweg Evangel Lutheran Synod deed College grounds Jewell Jct 81. Geo A Boynton of this city accepts a position with its heating and plumbing firm at Aberdeen SD.
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