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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
5
An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to relieve stomach issues, priced at 35 cents, sold by Ruegaitz Drug Co. The copy warns against ineffective quack pills and bottled medicines.
The Sioux City Journal criticizes Secretary Shaw as a tariff advocate while noting Cummins strong showings in Davenport Waterloo and Des Moines. It argues the Blythe Hunter machine seeks to derail Cummins and disrupt the Republican party with contested delegates and a statewide primary fight. Dr Slominski touts persistent care amid political turmoil.
A short note on journalism versus public office poses warnings about independence and disinterestedness. The speaker argues honest journalism cannot thrive alongside political ambition and stresses staying true to the calling.
Ralph Robinson of the Newton Journal, once opposed, now supports a state wide primary law after a Jasper county Republican convention conversion. He recalled a Des Moines interview describing a violent Democratic riot in Trindla and noted the current peaceful bipartisan cooperation, urging primary regulation to prevent party splits and protect the party’s record. Dr Slominski is listed with contact details.
Independence reports Mrs. Kate McComb and daughters Razel and Vea Thompson visiting the Kennedy brothers. Anna Beck returns to Webster City after a week with Mrs. Carl Bauer. Mark Airy of Thomasboro Illinois vacationing with Meyers brothers. Attendees at Saturday county show and many plan a 4th of July celebration at Kamrar.
Mr and Mrs Joe Batterson left Thursday for a few days visit with relatives in Boone. A Idse and son of Story City were visiting friends here Thursday. Mrs John E Fardal and children left last Monday for a visit with relatives in Northfield Minn. Misa Alice Peterson of Stratford is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs James Knight. Mrs Nellie Bute left Saturday for Jefferson for a visit at the home of N Cox and family. Quite a number from here attended the Wallace show in Webster City Saturday. Gill Lund and John Iverson called on friends in Story City Thursday. Mr and Mrs Thoreson drove over to Ellsworth to attend the funeral of Mr Thoregon's brother in law Mr Bordal. Mrs Bishop arrived here Saturday to see her mother who is quite sick at her home north of town. June 18.
Mr and Mrs H J Hillabrand returned from Oklahoma with a 160 acre farm. Walter and Ralph Hard came home from Grinnell College for vacation. Mrs John DeWitt attended her grandmother's funeral in Fremont. Steve Doyle lays a cement walk at the park. The Webster City circus drew a crowd Saturday. Ten Masonic Brethren attended Alden lodge and were hosted by the Ladies M E church. Ernest Crabtree and family visited Glidden. J K Fear and family visit Delaware county with Mr Krell of Ackley as depot agent. Sixty Odd Fellows and Rebekahs honored Rev Paterson with a memorial sermon at the church and cemetery ceremony. Jacob Roth of Webster City listed in attendance.
The article mentions a butter maker at the Williams exchange and John Allin remaining on site with extra help on Saturdays. Geo and Bryan with a partner shipped a carload of horses to Boston on Monday. Miss Marle Welch visits relatives near Eagle Grove. The Ladies Literary Club entertained at Mrs. J. B. Tedrow's in Alden. R. L. Nelson suffered a broken collar bone in a runaway. Dr. O Connor treated the fracture.
Mr and Mrs O L Gilmore hosted Mrs B G Layne and Vern of Des Moines and other relatives Sunday. Mrs Wilson of Stanhope visited with her daughter Mrs F D Riley and family. Mrs Osborne of Ellsworth visits neighbors as Miss Eva Riley stays with her parents. Rev Will Crosby of Mt Zoin preached at Pleasant Hill in Rev Crawford’s absence. Mt Zoin youths attended. Ida Shearer returns from Webster City to her parents Chas and Mrs Shearer. Jim Vulgamott Jr of Saratoga was a Sunday caller.
Rose Grove reports on Wesley Davie visiting Texas on business and leisure. Mary Joe Mason recovers from surgery at Fort Dodge and is improving. Senator Allison’s illness draws regretful note, as he is revered in the Senate. Local horse sales include Joe Haneon paying $260 for Castner stock and Geo Bryan praising Castner Percheron mares at $225. Cutworms have damaged corn across three counties, with director Sage noting 99 percent statewide and estimates around 76 to 80 percent in this area. Otto Hecht is ill with a fever and has summoned a physician. June 17.
Osmond Peterson suffered a serious accident crossing a badly kept bridge, thrown from his wagon and found unconscious in critical condition. Mrs. H. Long of Kansas City visits with her sister Miss J. Beeman. George Schropfer and Max Stark visited with friends at Eagle Grove. Mrs. Johnson improves after illness. A river side picnic drew several local youths. Kathryn and Cora Stark visited Des Moines. Cora plans college, Kathryn to return home soon. Mica Hartman returns from Gilberts to West Bend. Relter and Urban visited Eagle Grove, and Eli Jensen hosted a dancing party for friends.
Mrs B F Read and daughter of Blairaburg visited her sister Mrs J D Torrence last week. Ena Hill went to Cedar Falls for summer school. J W Allington of Webster City was in town Friday. F P Henderson recently visited Bart relatives. Pearl Weat went to Cedar Falls for summer school. E S Hemmen and Alice Wyckoff of Webster City guests at W A Neel home. W W Pearce visited Radcliffe relatives. Mr Wheeler of Boone spent a weekend in town. Rev Falls of Webster City preached to a large audience. June 19.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces affordable round trip excursion fares from all points July 13 to 29 to Shoshone Wyoming near the reservation border. Registration runs July 16 to 31 at Shoshoni and Lander, the only rail route to the border. Free pamphlets and information on taking up home sites available from W. B. Kniakern P. T. M. Chicago Illinois.
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