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Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

2

Taft and Sherman Urged To Unite In Campaign

The Tribune urges harmony in the Republican ranks as W J Bryan criticizes the ticket. It cites Taft and Sherman support in New York and the West, urges Hamilton County Republicans to march as a unit, and argues for Taft’s qualifications and Roosevelt’s endorsement. It warns against opposition by La Follette coalition members and praises Cummins’ nomination efforts.

W. J. Bryan Hamilton County Taft Sherman

Quiet close as Iowa Republicans rally at Waterloo

At the Iowa Republican convention in Waterloo the assembly cheered Hart while booing Dolliver and Cummins. Attendees praised LaFollette and Roosevelt, with Cummins urged to lead party unity and defend Taft. Governor Cummins pledged strong campaign effort and loyalty to the state ticket.

Waterloo S. D. Riniker State Committee Chautauqua W. H. Rollins Mason City Hart Roosevelt Taft Iowa Aldrich Senator Allison Cummins Mr. Allison Nestor Dolliver Birdsall Cousins Maj John F. Lacey Hepburn Smith Conner Hubbard Hull Polk County Lord Robert Healy Webster County C. M. Junkin C. H. J. Mitchell T. W. Purcell C. L. Marston C. M. Dutcher George C. Scott Resolutions Committee Allison Lewis Miles Scott Cummings Sherman Carroll

I C I S Crop Report Highlights Strong Iowa Oats Good Corn

The Illinois Central weekly crop bulletin shows Iowa corn in fair to excellent condition across many counties with some areas reporting 110 percent acreage and strong yields. Oats also improve with favorable weather in western Illinois and southern Minnesota, while Minnesota figures show 90 to 95 percent corn acreage and high oats activity.

Illinois Central Railroad Iowa Dubuque County Peosia Julien Epworth Dyersville Hartville Delaware Manchester Masonville Winthrop Independence Ehler Ryan Waterloo Webster City Cedar Rapids Waverly Plainfield Minnesota Lyle, Minn Albert Lea Myrtle Testerville Ilinois Lena and Wadham

Neighborhood Notes Highlight Local Family Visits

Neighbor notes detail Carl Fielder and family visiting relatives, the Will Boggs moving to the Chas Grover house, Susie Thompson from Grime staying with L M Harris, Asher Grover visiting Webster City, Scheetz family at Frank Hollis, and widespread rain delaying farm work with some fields still too wet to plant as of June 23.

Carl Fielder Will Boggs Doolittle Chas. Grover House Susie Thompson Grime L. M. Harris Asher Grover Webster City Chas

Local Folks Share People News And Short Visits

Misses Bertha Nellie and Chas Carr spent Sunday with sister Mrs James Hanson. The Dan Aierson family were visited by a cousin from Des Moines. Several youths surprised Mr Earl Reid Saturday evening and a small crowd enjoyed a good time despite threatening weather. Clarence Rierson rents out a left hand side of a new buggy. Gannett Mason of Oregon visits Nelson Knickerbocker home. Frances Hawks returned from Webster City where she attended institute on June 24.

Bertha Nellie Chas. Carr James Hanson Dan Aierson Des Moines Earl Reid Clarence Rierson Gannett Mason Oregon Nelson Knickerbocker Frances Hawks Webster City

Local Notes From Blairsburg Area

Blairsburg reports HW A Stafford returned from a Lake Geneva trip as a Y M C A delegate from Ames. HH F Allen is painting the Congregational church. Miss Mimma Holt leaves for Chapin then South Hend Washington to visit friends and plans California travel. Mr and Mrs P C Brown were in Webster City Friday. A new son arrived at Rev and Mrs B J Rhodes home. June 21 James Gleason died in the Chero

HW. A. Stafford Lake Geneva Wis Ames HH. F. Allen Congregational Church Mmimna Holt Chapin South Hend Washington California P. C. Brown Webster City B. J. Rhodes James Gleason Chero

Local notes and notices from Webster City Iowa 1908

Funeral services held for a local resident after a Catholic church service in Williams. Sports report notes a boys ball game against Williams ending 3 to 4. Hamilton county announcements invite sealed bids for Pelt drainage ditch No 50 with 10 percent bid deposit and completion by December 1, 1908. Board of Supervisors details and county auditor Q A Cragwick sign off.

Weaver and Ladd Webster City Iowa A. D Q. A. Cragwick HH. W. Stafford Board of Supervisors

Notice to Contractors for McMahon tile drain bids

Sealed bids for Section No 4 tile drainage in District No 33 will be received. Bids cover 500 feet of 12 inch and 500 feet of 10 inch tile with specified average and maximum cuts. Each bid for 100 percent of the oral bits is reserved. Work due January 1 1908. Details on file in Iowa with D A Cragwisch and A Cragwich chairmen.

Board of Supervisors Hamilton County County Auditor’s Office Webster City Iowa Fle Auditor's D. A. Cragwich County Auditor A. Cragwicck Chilrmann Board of Supervisors

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