19 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
A fragment describes a debate about marriage to a young Bounder. The sister quotes a suitor claiming he lives on the interest of his money, prompting a remark that without principal there can be no interest. The exchange centers on virtue and financial prudence.
Mrs Lavina J Henderson reports severe inflammatory rheumatism four years ago with skin peeling hair loss bed sores and high fever. After using Cuticura Re solvent and Ointment her complexion improved bed sores healed and hair regrew. Stamford Connecticut. March 6 and 12 1907.
A book agent tries to sell a large red volume to El Hobbs on the piazza. Hobbs quips that he has no wife or children, and there is only him and his cat. The agent presses, suggesting a heavy book to throw at a wife who does not exist.
In the 1903 flood a man living in the East bottoms awoke to find his property four feet under water. Rescuers later found him wandering his yard with a fishing pole. Asked his purpose he said he was trying to locate his well to fetch a bucket of water.
A Minn school teacher known as the Postum Preacher shares his conversion from coffee to Postum. He describes nervous prostration from coffee, healthier nerves, steadier sleep, and improved appetite after switching. The testimonial cites his wife’s similar experience and credits Postum’s brewing with positive effects.
A historical record notes that only twelve individuals have lain in state in the Capitol. It recounts Lincoln McKinley Adams Calhoun Clay Chase Sumner Logan Waite and others, detailing the ceremonies and the famous Lincoln bier used for multiple figures.
A humorous item notes a new motto for H¢é-Mr Lushington and questions the saying when in doubt take a drink with a playful gender mix and odd phrasing.
A Florida senator Milton learns how the senate page network guides a new member. A blue serge page demonstrates three rings for elevator priority, guiding Milton to the basement dining room and then to rides for himself and his escort.
The piece notes springtime crowds of tourists at Washington landmarks and galleries. It highlights common myths about sightlines to Mount Vernon and the Capitol, including the president’s quarters and the senate chair. It mentions Vice President Fairbanks briefly presiding and a visitor’s reaction to Fairbanks’s appearance.
In response to a query on war service 15 207 employees or 8.2 percent reported veteran status. Of these veterans 8 464 served in the Civil War and 6 743 in the Spanish War. Among those at least 60 years old totaling 13 563, 7 768 or 8.1 percent are veterans. Roughly six of ten older workers are veterans. The bulletin also lists postmasters by sex age service and pay plus diagrams on employer distribution by sex age marital status appointment type and other details.
A humorous anecdote recalls a New England senator asking permission from California to ask a question, while the exchange exposes a misdirection in language and a subtle dig at political formality. The narrator notes the odd phrasing and the irony of permission granted from Washington rather than the requested locale.
A religious lesson outline inviting scholars to review Johns Gospel chapters 10 to 21 with Christ as central. It lists guiding questions on Christ’s authority humanity divinity love and purpose and provides chapter by chapter thematic summaries and practical lessons for each chapter.
A grandmother teaches a five year old Ethel about salvation and heaven but the child doubts the reward. She wonders if heaven would let her visit her grandmother, prompting a gentle, humorous exchange about afterlife expectations.
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