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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
2
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican figures, including Porter, Taft, Allison, and Cummins, and critiques newspaper loyalties and “the great game” of politics. It cites editorials, endorsements, and the role of railroads, with local notes on banking and press strategy.
John Bergman of Steen Minnesota visits relatives in town. A J Arends is in Kansas City for fistula treatment. Albert Vanlangen of Aplington visits his sister and relatives. Henry Naber travels to Sibley then South Dakota to see friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Geersema ill, under Dr Clabaugh care. A J Olthoff and baby home from Hazelton visit. Krull sisters from Lenox South Dakota visit Lente relatives. Cold epidemic grips area with many sick.
Ralph Brewer and Fay return home to Garwin after a two week visit with his parents. Several Stanhope residents attend W. J. Bryan's speech in Webster City. Jewell sees farm sale, livestock news, barber shop price cut, and bank director elections. Jan 14.
Mrs Swaggart seriously ill with pneumonia at bedside surround by children and relatives. Misses Olson Thompson and Handleland سفر to Des Moines for a short stay. Funeral of Mrs George Young at Mercy hospital Chicago after appendicitis operation. Hoversten family returned from Cherokee. Eddie Buckels improving. Sam Thompson welcome baby boy. Lincoln Congregational church youth class met at Miss Anna Hoverston home with several young attendees.
Sealed bids are invited by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors for the Todnem Drainage Ditch No 39 and Hill Brandrup Drainage Ditch No 53. Bids must be submitted to the county auditor in Webster City by 12 noon February 3 1908. Specifications include multiple tile sizes and sections with specified lengths and average and maximum cuts. A 10 percent certified check is required with each bid and the right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Work to be completed by July 1 1908. Further information is in the plat profile and specifications on file.
A notice directs readers to contact Dan Shea for servicing and maintenance of a harness. The brief item assigns the task of oiling and repairing equipment to the named individual.
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