Editorial Comment on Tariff Reform and Primaries
The Sioux City Journal cites graft as the barrier to tariff reform and notes Gov. Herrick's Ohio defeat stemmed from timidity in backing Taft. Taft's hard stance boosted his standing while Herrick’s cautious approach hurt him. The piece also questions a statewide primary, arguing big cities would control nominations, citing Webster City's limited influence in Hamilton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Ohio
Cox
Taft
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt
Iowa
Hampton Chronicle
Freeman-Tribune
Hamilton County
Webster City
Chronicle
Reform urged in life insurance near collapse claims
Harper's Weekly warns of two dangerous phases in life insurance, urging policyholders to keep payments and demand reform. It defends company solvency, condemns lapses, and calls for action against reckless speculation by unscrupulous financiers and promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Euough
Thomas W. Lawson
Around About the County Local Happenings
Local rural district items of interest picked up by local writers. Respondents noted across the county with short notices on community affairs and events.
Visitors and residents cross paths in town
Joe Jackson of Newark Illinois arrived for a several day visit with friends and relatives. Rev W A Stephenson rode a passenger to Stratford Tuesday. Mrs Harry Davis and children left for Nevada for a week with Mark Bishop. Gill Lund returned from Des Moines after a two week stay. Miss Mabel Billington of Minneapolis visits winter with her parents. Mrs Ed Wright left for Spencer. E A Baney of Eagle Grove called on friends. Mrs Jay Kepler and children from Kamrar visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Ed Thoreson spent time with his parents in Ellsworth. Jacob Jackson of Jewell called on business. Miss Alma Lavine returned home after two weeks with relatives. Dec 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jackson
Newark
Ill
W. A. Stephenson
Stratford
Harry Davis
Nevada
Mark Bishop
Gill Lund
Des Moines
Mabel Billington
Minneapolis
Ed. Wright
Spencer
E. A. Baney
Eagle Grove
Jay Kepler
Kamrar
Ed Thoreson
Ellsworth
Jacob Jackson
Jewell
Alma Lavine
Peter Rushin
Mr. Peters
Webster City
Herbert McNarey
Little
Britt
Will Loder
Dyeart
Henry Ringler
Dee
Local Social Roundup and Visits Readied in December
KAMRAR H H Carson Alexander Groves and L A Hendrickson went to Chicago with stock Sunday. Mr Woodard station agent visiting brother from Osceola. Mr and Mrs Nelson entertained company Sunday. Mrs O F Farr and daughter Miss Nella Webster City visitors Monday. F M Bibler attended hardware dealers convention at Des Moines midweek. The Willing Workers meet with Mrs Chas Seamands Friday. Mr and Mrs E Hemmen Webster City entertained at Alt Seamands home over Sunday. Rev Harger arrived to assist revival meetings. Mrs W A Neel visited Woolstock Thursday. Mrs A Julian improving slowly after illness. Mrs Keople of Kansas arrived by family illness. Mrs John Neel spent Monday afternoon at Webster City. Dec 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Carson
Alexander Groves
L. AL. Hendrickson
Chicago
Woodard
Osceola
Nelson
O. F. Farr
Miss Nella
Webster City
F. M. Bibler
Des Moines
Chas
E. Hemmen
Alt. Seamands
Harger
W. A. Neel
Woolstock
A. Julian
Keople
Kansas
Mra. Julian
John Neel
Ellsworth Notes On Local School And Meeting Activities
Miss Julia Ringstad began teaching near Stanhope on Monday. Miss Clara Thoreson led the intermediate room last week during Mr Holmne’s absence. The Mobler family left for Keystone Tuesday to attend Mrs Mobler’s father’s funeral. Rev and Mrs Hjortholm attended a Lutheran ministers meeting in the district last week. Prof Karl Nelson teaches our brava hand every Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ringstad
Stanhope
Clara Thoreson
Holmne
Mr. Mobler
Keystone
Mra Mobler
Hjortholm
Karl Nelson
National Vigilance Committee Proposed to Protect Public
The piece argues that insurance officials may be failing to resist a rising wave of insanity and calls for creating a National Vigilance Committee to defend the public interest against such forces.
Webster City US Senate rally misrepresented by railroad agents
Gov. Van Sant’s letter cited in the Freeman Tribune declares Webster City and other towns were misrepresented at the Chicago ramp convention. It alleges a premeditated effort by railroad interests to credential delegates who opposed rate regulation, with commercial officers and officials backing the railroad agenda in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local notes and notices from Webster City area December 13
Town folk report travels sales and visits with Rochester Minnesota hospital stays and plans for winter work. Postmaster Price illness noted while Mr Gainan recovers in Rochester hospital and Reed joins the family meat market. Several residents visit Webster City and surrounding towns while others prepare to relocate to Kansas and Wisconsin. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised for mothers with anecdotal testimonials from San Francisco and Decatur indicating a focus on home remedies.
Dangers of a Cold and How to Avoid Them
Dangers of a cold rise from improper treatment with fatalities noted. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as an effective early treatment that loosens coughing and aids recovery. Sold by Wise Bros. Drug Co. and Easter Brown's place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Wise Bros. Drug Co
Easter Brown’s Place
D-T
Fairchild Post Names New Officers and Local News
Williams notes J W Wilkinson of Fairfax Minn returns for winter and becomes painter. Fairchild Post No 481 names new officers led by Commander N Eaton and Adjutant John G Rick. G A R HQ at Wille residence. Nearby visits from W H Fiddler IA Falls and Jonas Simpson SD. Nellie Storer to teach winter term. A W Rosa continues directing Vincent Brass Band. Presbyterian Ladies plan bazaar at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wilkinson
Fairfax
Minn
Aiden
Fairchild
N. Eaton
W. Com
M. Tilghman
J. V. Com
A. D. England
BE. P. Lyon
D. A. Robertson
H. F. Wille
John G. Rick
James Rankin
Nic Pettinger
S&s
M. Shaffer
Wille
W. H. Fiddler
Iowa Falls
Jonas Simpson
Geddes
J. D. Fiddler
Freeman
Nellie Storer
A. W. Rosa
Williams
Vincent Brass Band
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church
Local News Notes and Obituaries from Town
Dinner and entertainment planned for the house event on December 18. Mrs. Quinn, 83, mother of Mrs. Richard Geary, dies December 9. funeral at Catholic church with burial in Williams Cemetery. J D Fiddler updates fixtures for holidays. large line of holiday presents on display. John Morrow visits from Springfield Missouri. L D Morrow accompanies. Schools announce vacation from Friday before Christmas to the first Tuesday after New Year. A baby girl eleven and a half pounds born to J W Bowen. grandparents Simpson and Bowen rejoice. Mrs. Ann Carns returns from Glidden visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Maida and
J. P. Talcott
Des Moines
Quinn
Richard Geary
Here
Alden
Father Collins
Williams Cemetery
J. D. Fiddler
John Morrow
Springfield
L. D. Morrow
Popejoy
J. W. Bowens
Simpson
Bowen
Ann Carns
Glidden
Prompt use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for grip relief
The article extols the grip’s agony and asserts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia and ensures recovery, citing extensive use and claiming no reported failures. It notes Wise Bros. Drug Co and Buster Brown's place retail the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wise Bros. Drug Co
Buster Brown
D-T
Local residents visit and move as winter notes unfold
Webster City and nearby towns mark visits by Miss Maud Nickless Mrs. Philip Hunt and other locals. Families relocate to Bruce South Dakota and Tonica Illinois while G H DeMott house welcomes the McVicker family. A Jackson social clears about 80 dollars and area revival meetings continue as winter preparations begin including a Christmas tree plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missa Maud Nickless
Webster City
Philip Hunt
Lee, Ill
Guy Segar
Bessie Brown
Chatsworth
Ill
P. C. Brown
Horace Loban
Robert Perry
Bruce
South Dakota
Dan Williams
Tonica
Foley's Honey and Tar touted as genuine remedy
Foley & Co Chicago markets Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy. They warn that many imitations are offered and urge customers to ask for the original, noting it contains no opiates and is safe for children and delicate persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Arthur
Foley & Co
Chicago
WOOLSTOCK NEWS AND PERSONALS
Woolstock residents attend the hardware and implement show. Several from Woolstock will attend the Farm Borns wrestling match in Des Moines on Wednesday. A Bain plans to ship about 4,000 live chickens east this week. Gene Stankey Earnest Sniffin and A J Frakes traveled to Chicago with stock Sunday. Wm Kriel and his新 wife moved to a Rockford farm home and await visitors. Howard Ross, the last Woolstock telephone man, was in Webster City Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Jones
Fred Guinan
Hardware and Implement
Des Moines
Woolstock
A. Bain
Gene Stankey
Earnest Sniffin
A. J Frakes
Chicago
Wm. Kriel
Rockford
Howard Ross
Webster City
Hue
Genuine Round Oak Heating Stove Ad Advocates Quality
An advertisement warns buyers away from cheap stoves and touts the genuine Round Oak as the best option. It promises strong performance with soft coal and hot blast, plus compatibility with hard coal coke or wood, lasting durability, and guarantees against disappointment. It notes only the genuine bears the Round Oak name on the leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Germany
New Hirt Bros Store Nears Opening
Geo Zanes traveled to Webster City Friday night to attend the show. A local dancing club has formed with forty members and expects a lively winter. Dec 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirt Bros
Geo. Zanes
Webster City
No Public Building Funds For Iowa Towns In Congress Session
Washington reports no appropriations will be made this session for public buildings, including Webster City and other towns. Speaker Cannon opposed a public building bill, sparking Iowa jokes as Treasury conditions worsen and many sites bought already face no construction for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Freeman-Tribune
Congress
Webster City
Cannon
Iowa
Treasury
Doctor Failures Lead to Kidney Relief Claim
Mrs Raymond Coner of Shelton Washington says doctors could not help her chronic kidney trouble but Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief after one dose and the disease seemed to clear. The ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for various pains and lists Ruegnitz Drug Co as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Coner
Shelton
Wash
Foley
H. J. Arthur
Fort Dodge Express and Omaha Sioux City Rail Notes
Train listings show Fort Dodge Express No 3 and Local Freight No 98 alongside Omaha Sioux City Limited No 1 and Bus No 21. Timings include 8 05 s mi and 6 26 p m with references to Sionx City limited service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge Express
Omaha-Sioux City
Omaha
Sionx City Limited
S. mi
Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
P. mi
Dubuque Express
Hyomei Breath Healing and Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
Hyomei touted as superior to patent medicines with eucalyptus oil and a pocket inhaler for germ-killing and healing the throat nose and lungs. The ad claims 90 percent cure rate and offers a money back guarantee. Rocky Mountain Tea tablets offered for children at 35 cents by Rognitz Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physica
Hyomei
Sol . J. Arthur
He Lister
Roegnitz Drog Co
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Sealed as Harmless
Slogan type ad claiming Chamberlains Cough Remedy is safe for children with no harmful contents. It cites Wise Bros Drug Co and Brown's place and promotes Rollister's Rocky Tea as a cure for constipation stomach and other pain, priced at 85 cents.
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the Freeman-Tribune Pub.Co
The
Sioux City Journal
Cor
George H. Picket
San Francisco
Cal
Ed T
Fremont
Mr. Morrow
Decatur
South
Kathryn Schropfer
John Simon
Roy VanWinkle
Elwood
Frank Hogan
Dancombe
Sadie Campbell
M. Jensen
Flugetad
Handel
B. Clifton
Blairsburg
Ray Elliott
Brooks
Homer
Rev
Benjamin
Young Folke
Elza Johnson
Carrie Frederickson
Anton Christianson
Mt. Zion
F. Mueller
Hollister
Ruegnitz Drag Co
Chicago & Northwestern
Une
Des Moines Passen
Ally
Illinois Central
Physi
Cians
Chamberlains
Wise Bros Drug Co
Brown's
Freaman-Tribune
He Dannand
Ata Hargaln
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