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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
2
A timely ad urges prudent households to stock Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for winter use. It claims prompt relief if taken at first cold symptoms and notes the product is child safe, pleasant tasting, and widely available from H. J. Arthur and Holbrook & Newman.
Illinois Central will invest $1,000,000 to straighten and level the Fort Dodge to Waterloo segment. Grading will fill right of way up to 42 feet, raise the Boone river bridge by 19 feet, and remove curves to improve traffic flow. Groundbreaking is planned for March with work anticipated to take over a year.
County Superintendent L N Gerber's December circular to teachers criticizes the "gay and festive book agent" and canvassers. State Superintendent Barrett supports the effort as protecting teachers. Reprints and responses from Pathfinder and Welches School Journal cite broad interest and forthcoming critiques from publishers.
L. L. Bonawitz of Marshalltown had his suspected wife Mrs Minnie Bonawitz locked in her room after a warrant for adultery was issued against M. C. Dakin of State Center. Dakin, a Missouri land purchaser, and Mrs Bonawitz faced arrest as townspeople and families of prominence faced public disgrace. Bonawitz chose not to prosecute due to parental concerns.
The Northwestern special No 12 covered fifty three miles in forty nine minutes with seven coaches and sleepers. Engineer Ziegenfas on engine 1028 powered the run from Boone to Marshalltown including a five minute stop at Ames. Actual running time was forty four minutes at about seventy two miles per hour. Conductor Will Fenton of Clinton supervised the trip.
John Perry, a drunken tramp from Fort Dodge, appeared before Justice Walrath in Blairsburg and was fined five dollars and costs after being found drunk in McNee and Brown's store. He had 87.25 on hand, so 2.75 was remitted for good behavior. Blairsburg leaders vow no mercy to disorderly characters as they curb酒 drinking.
Mothers hear good news on croup prevention. The first sign is hoarseness followed by a peculiar cough. Give Chamberlains Cough Remedy at hoarseness or the cough to dispel all symptoms and avoid danger. Widely used by mothers and trusted as safe and effective. Sold by H. J. Arthur and Holbrook Newman.
The Modern Woodmen and the National Star bowling teams competed at Wright & O'Brien alleys Monday night. The Woodmen won by 219 pins with the latest score details following.
J A Digerness owner of the Ellsworth Chronicle states the plant will be removed and the field left open to any publisher in Ellsworth. No reason given but likely because the paper does not pay to publish.
Knut Godmanson transfers to Jens Larson a 600.00 property in section 35 87 256 85. Ham Co treasurer and wife transfer to Ed Lemke a 1 15 NW QR NW QR 17 89 25 1.64 property. Jens Larson to Soren Jenson a 680.00 tract in 35 87 25 5. O A Hall to Ruby Britt a 56.14 lot in NW area. Multiple transfers list life estates and parcels in W City with values 1 000.00 and 850.00 among other conveyances.
Stanhope Mail reports Mrs John H Sutre tends a three year old orange tree about a foot high. The tree bears thirteen ripening oranges and one fruit was brought to the office proving the real crop exists.
The Boone Republican notes Webster City may be dubbed the Venezuela of the Tenth district as attention from around the world grows. A mounting board is offered at 15 cents per sheet at this office.
Free for the asking a booklet titled Told by a Doctor discusses diseases of the digestive tract and contains testimonials of cures for constipation dyspepsia and stomach troubles by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin written to Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Indiana or available through local druggists subscribe for the Freeman Tribune.
A letter from Mrs J Morgan of Neosha Falls Kansas dated Nov 18 1900 reports indigestion and winter illness relief after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She credits two bottles with complete cure and praises its laxative and aromatic benefits. She would not sell the medicine for any sum.
Judge Conner in interview with Superintendent Machen discusses extensions of rural free delivery in Iowa and the Tenth district. No routes start until the deficiency bill provides about half a million dollars, with progress expected after February if funds become available.
At a Saturday night directors meeting H. M. Sparboe was elected assistant cashier to succeed Aug. F. Hoffmann who resigned. Sparboe is a careful accountant, known in Hamilton county, and has served as deputy treasurer to Peter Mathie. He has worked at the First National Bank in Webster City.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to a plaster for back and side pains and rheumatic discomfort. It claims deep seated muscular relief and warmth. Sold by H. J. Arthur and Olbrook and Newman.
The Northwestern road conducted the severest train operation test between Clinton Iowa and Chicago. In nine hours 760 stock cars across twenty seven trains reached Chicago without delay or accidents. An electric block system and interval running about seventeen minutes apart enabled rapid movement. Trains returning empties stretched nearly a mile. Doubling the Chicago to Missouri river track and the block system create unmatched western livestock handling facilities.
A. N. Boeye of this city has decided not to enter the race for the Hamilton County legislature, informing Hon. Geo. P. Christianson, the incumbent. With no opposing name mentioned, Christianson is likely to be re elected. Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets by H. J. Arthur and Holbrook & Newman, touting appetite and digestion benefits.
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