Gas franchise question in Webster City unsettled after legal doubts
Grantees seek delay as attorney general opinion questions the ordinance binding mayor involvement. Council pauses action while awaiting clearer title, considering re submission to voters if needed. Separate classified note advertises near Webster City farm equipment for sale by J W Western.
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Webster City
R. E. Jones
Mullan
Freeman-Tribune
Jacob M. Fank
G. Clark
Sunday school board elects officers for new year
At the M E church Sunday night the Sunday school board chose officers for the coming year Superintendent J L Peterson. Assistant superintendents John Arthur and W Collander. Secretary Miss Jessie Austin. Treasurer Miss Maud Collander. Superintendent home department Mrs Davis. Chorister J S Hughes. Organist Ray Hughes. The church and school expect a year of hard work under Rev Southwell the new pastor. Free man Tribune offers a special rate on the Chicago Daily Tribune until December 30, 1903.
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Sunday School Board
M.E
J. L. Peterson
John Arthur
W. Collander
Jessie Austin
Maud Collander
Davis
J. 8. Hughes
Ray Hughes
Southwell
Daily Tribune Offer Attracts Subscriptions
The prospect of a daily paper at four dollars yearly with a liberal discount for payments by month end is announced. The Chicago Daily Tribune offer at three dollars fifty cents yearly is highlighted as a limited time deal. The piece also notes officials compiling a state register listing island possessions like Alaska Hawaii the Philippines Porto Rico Guam and other territories with careful detail.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
United States
Daily Tribune
F&tts
Secretary of State
Jamison
Guy Brewer
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Rico
Guam
Henderson Estate Matters in Court Ends In Turmoil
Court opened a lengthy equity session over tangled Henderson estate cases dating back years. James Ludwig vs Seymore and Henderson et al plus M L Henderson supervening claims confront complex bankruptcy guardianship and administrator actions. Settlement hinges on resolving a web of long pending claims.
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James Ludwig
Seymore & Henderson
J. Larson
M. L. Henderson
H. L. Henderson
H. &. Henderson
Henderson
Randall
Seymore
H. J. Henderson
Larson
James Ludwig Va
H. IL. Henderson
T. Tt. Henderson
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
Advertising copy promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds by druggists if it fails. Includes endorsement line E. W. Grove's signature on each box and a 25 cent price.
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E. W. Grove
Annual Meeting Notice for Farmera National Bank
Notice is given of the Farmera National Bank of Web Bier City Iowa annual stockholders meeting for election of directors for the ensuing year. The meeting will be at the bank's banking house on Tuesday January 12 1904 between 1 and 4 pm. J H Shipp cashier co-signed the notice.
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Farmera National Bank
Web- Bier City
Iowa
J. H. Shipp
Death of Walter Bainbridge in Williams
Walter Hainbridge died Saturday at his home in Williams after a period of illness. He leaves a wife and a five year old daughter. Funeral was held Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Buell visiting from the city.
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Walter Hainbridge
Williams
C. E. Buell
Slander case ends with Brin’s win and commentary
The jury found for Barney Brin in a $2000 slander suit against Chris Grover, the only jury verdict this term. Grover admitted weighing Brin’s iron load twice while employed as Brin’s junk collector, undermining plaintiff’s charge.
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Barney Brin
Chris Grover
Brin
Grover
Uanally
Ron
Grover-Brin
A. N. Boege
Kendall Young Library to Build on Willson Site
Judge Whitaker issues decree allowing Kendall Young library trustees to construct on the current site on Willson Avenue. The old Kendall Young home will be moved to a new foundation to be disposed of later. The move follows the late Mr Young's will designating Seneca street or the home site for the library.
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Willson Avene
Henderson Estate
City Clerk Reports Heating Plant Operating Expenses Edge Income
City Clerk Banks informs the Freeman Tribune that last month’s heating plant operating expenses were only a few dollars above income. He notes considerable radio activity and related financial details.
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Banks
The
Freeman-Tribune
Officials urged to report school board member names
A county superintendent urges school boards in Hamilton County to report current members and post office addresses. The letter notes address changes due to rural routes and warns mail will not be forwarded to former addresses without extra postage. Delinquent secretaries are asked to respond promptly with officer names and addresses.
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L. N. Gerber
Iowa Sees Record Corn Yield and Prosperity for 1904
Secretary Wilson reports Iowa will harvest 221 million bushels of corn in 1904, second in the nation, with top oats and strong hay output on 3 million acres. Total principal crops cover about 17 million acres. farm stock value about 276 million dollars. State leaders cite high rail and bank activity, and widespread prosperity amid a solid crop outlook for 1904.
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Wilson
Agricultural Department
Iowa
United States
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Cummins
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Geo. D. Perking
Sioux City
South Dakota
Northwestern Telephone Company Elects Officers at Stanhope Meeting
The Northwestern Telephone Company held a meeting in Dickhall on Wednesday December 16 electing J. D. Wook as president John Riley as treasurer O Brewer as secretary and directors Mason Hill Geo Kent Robt Fieher It was voted to join the exchange at Stanhope.
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Stanhope
Northwestern Telephone Company
Dickhall
J. D. Wook
John Riley
O. Brewer
Mason Hill
Geo. Kent
Robt
Fieher
New Good Roads Plan Endorsed for Iowa Ahead of Legislature
The Register and Leader backs a long term 4 percent bond plan to finance permanent roads in Iowa. It proposes costs of 5000 to 10000 dollars per mile with shared burden via assessments and county state bonds. Bonds would retire in 41 years with a banking fund, delaying costs for future generations. Des Moines notes Gov. Cummins' mother died early today.
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Register
Iowa
New York State
Des Moines
Cummins
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Pickering and Johnson
Ellen Pickering and husband John transfer to Henry Ribbey a lot 1 block 69 in West City. Laura Johnson and husband Ernest transfer to JG and J W McFarland a described land parcel within the northeast quadrant and east half northwest quadrant of section 21 87 25 with filing F889.
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Ellen Pickering
Husb
John
Henry Ribbey
Laura Johnson
Ernest
J W McFarland
Cold Weather as Civilizer in Bliss Carman Essay
Excerpt from Bliss Carman's Christmas Reverie in the January Metropolitan Magazine argues that cold weather tempers and strengthens people. Frost forces home fires and civic effort, forging endurance, fortitude, and social cohesion in northern climates. The piece links harsh winters to civic liberty and resilient humanity.
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Christamas
Bliss Carman
Metropoliten Magazine
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted For Child Health
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in both adults and children. It claims to improve digestion, eliminate headaches, purify breath, and ease wind colic in babies, urging readers to trust the manufacturer and follow free literature.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Ohay
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J. W. Western
Tribune
Chicago
Walter Bainbridge
Kendall Young Library
Tion
Hamilton County
Gov. Cummins
Wilbert Shallenberger
Willson
Qures
Shhalienberrer
Piapios
Oakwood Blvd
Belarenca
Drexel State Bank
Doctors ‘Seelve & Oaks
Bank & Ins
Dubuque
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