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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
2
Local column includes optician offers examination free and notes on life events. It mentions a birth on Sunday December 7 1901 to Warren and wife Little a twelve pound infant. Also coal for sale at a price per ton near Webster City and cattle feeding offers from T M Hughes. The piece covers local obituaries travel notes business updates and a store display at Paul McConnell department store with new goods and promotional plans.
A dampened flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound on the back is touted as superior for relief of deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. The product is advertised for sale by H. J. Arthur and Olbrook & Newman.
Transfers include 18 Bingham and wf to J O Nelson for lot 3 block 26 W City plus adjoining strip for 1150 dollars. Helsen Sheldahl to John Sheldahl for bf ew qr 23-87 23 amount 6000 dollars. Ole J Rorem to John Sheldahl qed for aw qr 23-87-23 1000 dollars. United States to Petallah Hamilton for trost pat hf aw qr 34-89-26. Cyrus Swith and wf to John M Bidgingtoon wd late 6 and 7 bik 16 Ww F & Co's add W City at 100 dollars. Henry Hoveland and wf to Rebool district of Rose Grove wf teq ain ne cor ne qr 30 86-23. Win Asher Howard and wf to Willis B Ehrlich wd tut 17 bik 11 WE & C add W City at 662 50 dollars.
The Maccabees dominated the piano and angelia voting by more than 11 000 votes, with about 106 000 total votes cast since last count. Elks hold second, followed by German Lutheran church, Catholic church, Prairie Queen M W A, English Lutheran church, and others including M E church and Hallie Smith in the standings.
In Webster City the L J Trernagle forgery case opened at 8 am with County Attorney Boeye outlining the alleged forged power of attorney used to settle a $400 note. Ten witnesses testified as the defense reserved opening, amid strong interest and contest.
Mrs J Morgan of Neosha Falla Kansas relates a 1900 trial of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. After fifteen years of indigestion and a winter near death she credits two bottles with complete relief and lasting cure. She recommends it as a laxative and stomach remedy to friends.
A Pontiac region farmer reports local farmers enjoy electric lights after a nearby electric plant wires seven miles, furnishes fixtures, and charges two dollars monthly for a farm dwelling. The piece hints at future electric car and water supply developments for Hamilton county.
A Detroit man reports restored appetite and relief from bloating after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tribleta. The ad claims benefits include pleasant bowel movement and improved digestion, with local vendors H J Arthur and Holbrook Newman offering the product with full warranty.
An attorney’s taunt to a slow witness sparks a sharp exchange in court. An amusing anecdote follows about horse and jackass, highlighting courtroom impatience and a witty reply from the witness.
A household tip urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlain Cough Remedy before winter. It promotes early use for colds to prevent serious illness and notes it is safe for children. Available through A J Arthur and Bolbrook Newuma and linked to local shops and printing services.
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