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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
3
The column discusses subscription rates, regional papers and political opinions across Iowa. It cites Fort Dodge reporting, references Geo E. Roberts, Allison, Perkins, Roosevelt, and Taft, and notes editorial positions on rail fare, Galveston plan, and the biennial election law amid a panorama of newspaper praise and critique.
The Freeman Tribune criticizes the biennial election amendment and urges annual elections for clearer separation of state and national issues. Railroads reportedly plan to contest the 2 cent fare law in court, arguing inadequate remuneration. The paper warns vigilance is needed, while Sioux City Journal notes Cummins would target town Republicans without a tag if elected to the Senate.
Iowa lawmakers debate creating a state plant to manufacture binding twine and other farm implements. The discussion touches socialist implications and the potential impact on capitalist interests, with commentary on political alignments and party dynamics across several local papers.
The Charles City Intelligencer remarks Cummins is the GOP standard bearer in Town, elected by Republican votes. It condemns Porter supporters as lacking Republican legitimacy, likening them to Judas, while noting other towns share similar political factions. It also mocks local speculation in mining and plantation schemes, claiming a railroad would help Clarksville.
The piece argues a loyalty politics scenario where strong gubernatorial adherents aim to force a campaign for the U S Senate. They fear Senator Allison’s weakness and deafness rumors, seek to keep the governor aligned with their faction, and view an early announcement as a tactic to unify their machine and deter rivals.
Webster City shows premier plots with L A Houck leading the field. Dr Desmond’s garden dwarfs rivals in shade and vigor, reflecting farm upbringing and active cultivation. A stroll to the doctor’s little farm reveals notable horticultural merit.
Miss Edna Sullivan of Des Moines wed Dr. Maurice J. O Connor of Williams in an eight a m ceremony at St Ambrose Des Moines officiated by Rev Father McFlavin. They plan to reside with Mrs Ann Carns before settling in Williams where the doctor has practiced four years.
Farmers are busy plowing corn with little replanting. The new band stand is completed and being painted. A large fountain has been built as the town readies its big Fourth of July celebration.
An evening of dancing at Elias Jengen's home in Fremont hosts a party of young people. Nearby, Miss Anna Lang marries I G M King with Rev Porter officiating. Other locals attend visits, trips, and preparations for a July 4 celebration as crops show mid-June progress and local ditch water records.
Community snippets reveal local concerns and events from June 1907 including lively opinions on merchants taxes and a Miss Johnson runaway incident. Ordinance No 224 fixes Second street grades from Seneca to Prospect with specified datum levels and enforcement details.
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