26 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
1
The Tribune lists annual prices for The Freeman and Tribune and The Daily Freeman Tribune by mail and in city delivery. It names D L Hunter and W F Hunter in the business and editorial lines.
The piece critiques nomination papers and party tactics in the Iowa and national campaigns. It notes Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign condition, Bryan’s critique of public officials, and shifts in progressive and democratic support. Iowa’s farm wealth and population, with stark contrasts to other states, are examined alongside broader U.S. policy cautions.
The Chicago Tribune reports that on Tuesday the Colombian congress ratified a Bryan crafted treaty granting the United States a formal apology to Colombia and a payment of 25 million dollars in gold. The piece accuses the agreement of political opportunism and argues against apology to a nation that benefited from the canal project. The column references Des Moines writer Craddock criticizing capitol extension and includes a Council Bluffs summary of a baseball umpire story as life lessons.
The piece likens life to baseball with critics and crooks failing to prosper while honest players endure. It contrasts worldly downfall with the final call of the Great Umpire as the dawn of an eternal day.
Gilbert Stuart, famed painter, entertained Isaac Hull with stories of English society at a Boston dinner. Mrs. Stuart burst in in kitchen attire and asked whether the leg of mutton should be boiled or roasted, prompting his quick quip Ask your mistress.
In a historical note, the masher received a salary of $25 per week from the actress Miss Flip for his services. The exchange reflects era employment practices and social norms surrounding flirtation and performance.
Aged Toronto writer Alexander Muir, author of The Maple Leaf, argued divorce laws were unfair to women and that men caused most unhappy marriages. He recounted a Toronto man berating a wife, then mistaking the housekeeper for his spouse, prompting a sharp correction.
A New York millionaire recalls seeking Carnegie guidance on a venture with perceived profit and risk. Carnegie urged bold action saying fear paralyzes fortune and cited Benjamin Franklin facing pressure from his mother over starting a Philadelphia newspaper.
Local retailer Gardner’s promotes a gas and coal range combination as a sought after kitchen appliance, signaling appeal to customers seeking versatile heating and cooking options.
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