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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
6
Burleson Dry Goods Co promotes its selection of linens and napkins as Christmas preparations near completion. The store advertises Laves Fine Tatting Handkerchiefs towels and tablecloths to attract last minute shoppers.
Our store offers the best Kid Gloves at one dollar per pair with selections shown in the city storefront.
Judge Howe of Des Moines heard the appeal of F A Bayliss guardian against the Board of Review. The case questions whether the levy offset against moneys and credits creates a tax debt when taxes are due January first after September levies. The decision hinges on right to offset the levy against funds on January first following an April assessment. Expected appeal to the supreme court if defeat occurs. under $100 involved. Short Horn bulls and Poland China bears offered by C A Howd Webster City Rural. Edison Gem phonograph and records for $12. inquiries to H Ingertson.
J R White of this city pursues the chief doorkeeper post in the next general assembly with broad support among grand army circles due to his long residency and active participation. A Republican, he has a strong record and has aided others, yet asks only modest recognition. Also noted are announcements about an All Iowa baseball league meeting in Ottumwa January 6 to discuss forming a circuit and plans to keep travel costs low.
Northwestern telegraphers and operators secure a new wage schedule effective January 1 after Chicago discussions. The raise goes from 2.60 to 10.00 dollars monthly with a 47 650 minimum salary and seniority based on service and competence. Extra pay covers switch lights and pumping station engines, meals and night emergency calls, eleven hour days and 2,300 affected workers.
Senator Kamrar of Webster City arrives in Washington with possible congress candidacy uncertain. The Freeman-Tribune highlights Christmas ads from local merchants, urging home shopping and noting bargains in Teeds, Blankenbuehler's, and R. Hoyt's stores. Local notices mention sales, deliveries, and a district school literary society forming officers. Court petition in Hamilton County seeks $39.65 plus costs against J. F. Richardson and E. A. Richardson, with foreclosure of mortgage on property in Webster City.
Residents in Liberty and nearby areas report visits and transfers. Van Hieden and sister Mrs. Tapper hosted family guests in Liberty while Smid visited Klas Boom’s garden in Jackson county and Clara City Minnesota. Bonk held a sale and plans move to a South Dakota farm.
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