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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
5
Independent and Blairsville columns report visits among families in Eagle Grove Jerrell and Webster City. Local weather brings wind damage and strawberry season. schools, church activities and social events fill the week.
Community updates report graduation exercises at the opera house on June 18. Allen E. Bradfield buys an interest in Enterprise Show Clothing and Grocery. Rev. Devitt buried at Corwith with classmate Rev. Johnson attending. Edith Payne and Ralph Rhoades return from Cow College for vacation. County Supt. Gerber to present diplomas. Dr. Tedrow paints office and home. J. G. Vey painting Catholic church and parsonage. Henry Snook buys a lot and plans a residence. Mrs. A A McLaughlin and daughter mentioned.
The article notes a calm opening to the first primary. W H Fiddler from north of Iowa Falls visited with his brother J D and family. A large local crowd attended the Woodmen picnic show last Tuesday.
A collector notes how printers corrupt wit and meaning with misprints from Fanny Fudge to Portia and from Alpha to Omaha. He cites examples where letters are dropped or words misread, plus a list of uncalled letters at Webster City post office with two weeks to claim.
An article argues for careful care of the elderly focusing on balanced avoidance of both neglect and overprotection. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herb Laxative Compound as a gentle tonic aiding digestion and bowel function, promoting vitality in old age.
Articles filed in Hamilton County Iowa describe The Randall Lumber Co a Iowa corporation to engage in buying selling lumber and building materials with lumber yard operations in Randall and other towns. Capital stock $10 000 1000 shares, nonassessable. Board of seven directors named provisional. officers chosen by directors. First annual meeting in 1903 with staggered terms. Maximum debt two thirds of issued stock. Randall Iowa April 28 George Larson president John H Sparboe secretary.
A notice records the incorporation of The Northwestern Felt Shoe Company at Webster City Iowa. It lists founders officers and outlines articles on name purpose capital stock duration board structure and voting rights with amendment rules and notice requirements.
The Republican county convention meets at the Webster City court house on Tuesday June 24 1902 at 2 o clock pm to select eleven delegates for the state convention and to transact other business. Representation is by precinct plus votes for A B Cummins last fall with totals listed for each ward and precinct. Weston as chairman and Merchant as secretary of the committee announce the call.
Excur sion tickets to Minneapolis via the North Western line at one fare for round trip from June 1 to 8 with return extended to July 7. Applies to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway on account of the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention.
Excursion tickets to Denver via the Chicago and North Western line go on sale June 22 28 24 and 26 with final return by October 81 inclusive for the International 8. 8. convention. Agents are advised to issue tickets.
Extension offers half rates to Minneapolis Minnesota for fraternal order of Eagles convention travelers. Valid through July 7 inclusive and applies to agents Chicago and Berthwin. Uplift in travel plans tied to convention attendance and travel agents listed.
Homeseekers tickets to most points on sale at low rates by Chiago at Western Railway on monthly first and third Tuesdays June through October inclusive. North-Western line offers excursions to Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Colorado with return by September. Readers urged to report loose dogs, as owners should control them or face shooting the animals to protect livestock.
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