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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
3
County voters consider candidates for local offices with JOHN A. BERGGREN of Marion running for Auditor and SAM W. MeADOW of Webster City seeking the Clerk position.
The Republican Electors of Iowa convene a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 1 1900 at 11 am to nominate candidates for state offices and electors. Representation is by county plus 200 votes for Shaw from the 1899 election. Hamilton County gets eleven delegates.
Boone Republican denounces the defeat of A B Cummins as a cold blooded political assassination. The piece argues Senator Gear did not seek revenge and warns bossism risks alienating honest voters who oppose the ambitions of a faction seeking patronage and control.
Attendees concluded Hanna acts as a leader guided by party welfare, unlike Platt who is portrayed as a political boss. The piece contrasts their styles, noting Roosevelt's broad appeal and Hanna's earlier pledge to back his efforts, while Platt aims to shape nominations for personal gain.
The text contrasts Abe Wau WU BHeKS serving the party and its goals with the leader aiming to advance the party agenda and promote its interests. It presents a tension between personal advancement and collective political aims.
A bold forecast on the 1900 election contrasts McKinley and Bryan, praising McKinley’s leadership and conservative Republican policy while warning of Bryan’s appeal. It notes gold Democrats may return, while the party must brace for a united Democratic challenge and a persistent campaign. A final insert mentions Doan's Ointment for itching.
A retailer advertises selection of printed duck cloth, Madras plaids and stripes, dimity fabrics, and wash fabrics with discounts. Items include 2 inch Madras cloths, 10 pieces per order, and novel ties. prices range from 9 to 30 cents per yard with several markdowns noted for this season.
Numerous residents including C. L. Smith from Eagle Grove B. L. Willis Story City visitor Geo W Green Williams Webster City Dr A Boysen Jewell W N Merrill Ellsworth and many others travel for business and social visits. Illnesses include Mrs Pfeffenbaugh east of town. Several residents return from Chicago Bloomington Cincinnati and Spirit Lake for family and work matters.
An advertisement argues that cheap cough remedies fail for severe throat and lung issues and promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a proven remedy. It claims the product heals tissues, destroys germs, eases inflammation, aids expectoration, improves sleep, and cures the patient with one bottle, sold by Geo W Teed.
Markets report from Chicago Board of Trade via C H Slack notes futures activity with hogs wheat corn and oats prices. Also lists rail passenger and freight schedules with multiple train numbers and routing details from several cities and agencies.
In a Winterset letter Whedon cashier of Viret National Bank recalls a carpenter who paused work due to diarrhoea. He says a dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him, after which he returned to his job. Sold by H J Arthur.
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