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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
3
Freeman-Tribune editors publish candidate notices for city attorney roles. Eds Tucker Gouge Hyatt announce bids subject to nominating conventions and city convention action on the 15th inst.
Freeman Tribune notes candidates for Webster City council. J D Riste announces for the First Ward under caucus decision March 15 1902. C F Smilor seeks Third Ward seat. N C A Berg asks for Fourth Ward support as city convention action approaches.
The Sioux City Journal weighs in on Des Moines politics naming Captain Hull as a mayoral hopeful and noting Brenton’s large influence in the primary. It highlights Laura Denney’s admission to the bar, the Denmark West Indies treaty, imperialism debates, and Marconi telegraph developments with Cuba policy under scrutiny. Electricity transmission is mentioned as a broader advance.
A Missouri River Power Company line from its dam on the Missouri River to Butte Montana crosses the Rockies at 7200 feet and 7200 feet spur height. It carries 12000 horsepower and may double with a new dam, proving large scale transmission profitable. Also quotes J Pierrepont Morgan on enduring prosperity and discusses reciprocity versus protection and a new Anglo Japanese alliance to counter Russian aims in Manchuria and preserve China Corea commerce.
C A Weaver argues the Iowa senate should set aside 75 000 for St Louis exposition showing, instead of 250 000. He urges economy and proposes abandoning building plans and using a tent for displays like Forepaw or Ringling Brothers to reduce costs amid tax burdens.
The article argues preparedness is essential for nations as for individuals. It contends war is evil but universal peace requires radicals changes in human nature and urges maintaining sufficient troops and a strong navy to deter aggression and defend American interests worldwide.
A historical letter urges the Iowa legislature to preserve the image of Iowa as a farmer state. It humorously suggests oversized tents, hay pillars, cornstalk canopy, and flooring made of bound agricultural books to mock proposed political display ideas while insisting on maintaining the state’s rural identity.
The Waterloo Reporter endorses Freeman-Tribune ideas for publishing school board proceedings and detailed expenditures. It argues publicity would ease director duties and curb taxpayer neglect, comparing to county boards and asserting public scrutiny improves administration.
A probate court measure has been introduced in the legislature seeking to establish probate courts in several counties. The article notes that Hon. R. G. Clark, a member, submitted the proposal.
The draft argues replacing bar member with an upright judge, paying a $1000 salary per county and self auditing, while tying salary to population. It claims probate court would cut two thirds of district judges, sparing taxpayers but opposing vested interests.
A Des Moines column argues against agnosticism praising faith and condemning doubt. It cites a million dollars spent to attack religion, warns agnosticism destroys faith, and extols the example of Paul and the Bible as a source of hope and moral order.
The Leader’s report quotes a Des Moines primary admission claiming Democrats voted in Republican primaries and that both Hull and Prouty factions paid voters. The piece decries corruption and debauchery in city elections, warning this undermines elections and citizen rights.
The essay warns that corrupt tactics threaten the majority's will in elections, noting such practices are mostly urban. It urges a robust primary election law in legislature to ensure fair counting and deter corruption, using Des Moines as a lesson to preserve the popular will.
The author argues against literal miracle belief while acknowledging Jesus’ enduring influence. He suggests modern thought rejects bodily resurrection as key, viewing Jesus as a figure whose impact and moral teaching outpace miraculous claims and reflect a broader human significance.
To the Public. Don't throw away your upholstered goods until you get F A Malloa's prices. He will restore them to as good as new, or it costs nothing. Also chair caning carpet laying and cleaning. Packing for shipment. Two doors east of Clark's butter store. 8-5d-t-f-1m
Advertises Headlight 8754 stallion for sale or trade for stock. Seller John Huisinza lists Route 4 Webster City as contact. Auction terms described as bargain.
Spring is near and Chas Wiese offers plow repair cultivator sharpening shovel disc work and wagon blacksmithing. All work guaranteed and money back if unsatisfied. Call early south of city scales eight to five daily.
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