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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
3
The Freeman Tribune publishing company announces an official paper edition dated December 22 1905. This archival notice records publication details for the local newspaper and notes the Freeman-Tribune as publisher.
A compilation notes Chauncey Weaver’s humor, Butler’s anti hazing stance, and U S attitudes toward Cuba. It cites Roosevelt era concerns on independence and quotes Des Moines and Sioux City papers on party unity and primary reforms. It highlights money counts in gold and silver and debates over reform versus machine politics.
The article argues that corporate interests unite to regain control in Iowa, challenging progressive Republicans led by A. B. Cumming. It warns against believing emissaries of special interests claiming Republicans who toppled the old machine favor free trade, urging voters to choose wisely between corporations and the people.
At Grinnell a Poweshick county branch of the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association adopted resolutions urging Congress to revive reciprocal trade under Dingley act principles. They demand immediate action to protect and expand markets for agriculture and meat products in Europe, citing McKinley and republican pledges.
Iowa Governor A B Cummins, visiting Washington, says his stance on tariff revision is moderate and aligned with President Roosevelt on the need for timely reform. He expects Congress to act when public demand rises, while denying any radical agenda.
James Jarrell formerly of Webster City was killed in a dirt slide near Frazier rather than James Fitzgerald as earlier reported. Jake Robinson identified the body after returning from Boone. Jarrell had lived here ten to twelve years and boarded with the Robinsons. The remains were shipped to Kirklin Indiana relatives. Jarrell had used an alias recently.
In district court J E Dougan vs Ora C Mitchell the jury was discharged and judgment for the plaintiff. The shoe factory cases were dismissed. F B Vennum vs J E Thornhill went to the court with judgment for the plaintiff on a $750 note connected to a patent gate deal. Pace vs city for damages set for Tuesday over an open ditch incident. Pace seeks $3000. Buster Brown Drugstore sues Yeoman Lodge over a piano and angelus prize given in a merchants contest.
Daniel Emery of Albert Lea Minnesota married Cordelia Carey daughter of Louis Carey of Kamrar by Rev Dungan at the Christian parsonage. The license was denied earlier as the groom was unknown to the clerk and his identity was clarified later. The couple are praised as worthy young folks from good families and worthy of congratulations. The piece also reports on tariff schedules railroad rate legislation and Panama canal opinions from Governor Comaine.
Svenson Bros receive the first installment of Beautiful Webster City a city views souviner priced at 1. The book opens with a city description and features thirty three full page views including a bird’s eye view from the court house. It highlights the court house streets city hall parks hospital library and more and aims for wide circulation.
An ampitheatre is being erected at the Rood roller rink to seat about eighty people with an additional seating along the outer edge. A movable band stand will be placed in the center of the floor, designed to be unobtrusive for skaters.
Market prices show grain and hogs, with wheat 50 to 60 cents and corn 21 to 23. Local names include J W Royal handling Hamilton county atlas, and various residents visiting Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Eagle Grove. A grocery firm of Olmstead and Steadman dissolved. A musical farce My Wife's Family comes to the opera house December 26 with 60 and 75 cent tickets. Teed's offers window glass cut to size.
An old advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a universal remedy from Dr. E. W. Gall. It promises cures for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, sexual issues, back pain, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities in men women and children. A mail option is offered with a two month treatment for one bottle.
J B Servis shows Japanese rugs in the former Singer Sewing Co. space on Second Street with Frank Siigley in charge. Also advertised are Jewel marshmallow candy at 18 cents per pound and old Typewriter supplies for sale at this office.
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