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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
3
A December issue notes the Burlington school board discusses establishing a savings bank to teach children thrift. The Freeman Tribune highlights various topics from tariffs to Roosevelt’s lodge plans and New York state election results.
The column weighs overhauling the rural mail system and keeping routes intact for political ends. It notes 36 676 rural routes cost $25 828 800 last year, many fourth class offices closed, and standard routes must serve 100 families over 24 miles. It discusses Latimer not taxed, navy praise, Bryan’s critique, and a Cuban move toward American protectorate.
Webster City headline notes charges of extravagance against the commune administration. The Republican asks for specifics on useless expenditures within a $448,000 state university proposal from the regent's report. The party then remains silent, claiming the campaign is over.
The Freeman-Tribune questions Interstate Commerce Commissioner Knapp's call for railways to pay damages for rolling stock shortages. It argues such a rule would be unjust, as traffic congestion and busy printers already overwhelm rail and print shops, leaving goods and jobs stranded.
John Wolfinger a longtime Webster City native who moved to Fort Dodge about thirty years ago died yesterday afternoon. He suffered a stroke while returning from a town errand and passed at his home. A former county recorder he was elected twice on the Democratic ticket and was well regarded. A large family mourns his loss.
The Free man-Tribune argues the government may force railroads to supply coal during the northwest famine, claiming emergency power to requisition roads and equipment, while insisting such measures cannot become routine. It urges a fair, square deal for the public and railroads alike.
D Hellen of Webster City announced plans for an eight page Des Moines evening daily to debut on April 1. He said delays stem from linotype supply. the paper will focus on Des Moines interests and avoid sensational crime coverage, aiming to build a reputable business in East Des Moines.
Notice calls all Knights and Ladies of American Patriots to a meeting at Odd Fellows hall this Saturday evening December 22 to greet a large candidate class before departure for Clinton Sunday evening. O W Stottlemeyer Deputy.
The funeral for Ernest E. Crabtree, born May 30, 1878, and long a Wilmette business figure, was held at the Presbyterian church at 1 pm on December 20. Attendees included family in California and Iowa. about 40 Masons led by Alamo Lodge and Alden Lodge assisted. Interment followed at Williams cemetery beside his three brothers.
Lizzie Hanson seeks eight thousand dollars in damages from Edward Thoreson alleging her husband Hans Hanson was harmed by his drinking. The trial featured heated testimony about Hanson’s intoxication and its impact on his livery business and family, with G D Thompson for the plaintiff and O J Henderson for the defendant presenting arguments.
January schedule shows performances and lectures at the armory opera house including The King of Tramps and Uncle Josh Perking, Henry Ewart in We are King, Isabel Garghill Beecher lectures, a Catholic fair, Peck's Bad Boy, and Dr Edmund Burton McDowell lectures with dates ranging Jan 6 to Jan 31.
Washington officials push ahead with preliminaries for a Webster City government building. A ground floor plan shows a 64 foot square structure with modern features, construction hoped to start in spring.
In a defense of the Ladies Aid Society, the piece argues church life relies on this group more than official boards. It highlights fairs suppers sewing bees and fundraisers funding carpets roofs and organs, noting the society quietly supports prayer meetings and aid for the sick and poor.
A. A. Hottle resigns as day operator at the OC and NW depot and will depart for California. Farmers shell and market corn as Christmas nears. School children enjoy a two week vacation and LA OC Ames students return home for holidays. J. R. O Connor buys the Chambers residence. J. R. King visits Des Moines. Roads are rough hindering Christmas shopping. December 20.
The Bobbs Merrill Company offers a free illustrated thirty six page catalog showing half price sales on Cosmopolitan Home Magazine Reader Magazine and other periodicals. Readers may request by sending a postal card to Indianapolis Indiana and save on next year's subscriptions.
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