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Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

2

Roosevelt Era Politics and Iowa Primary Contests

The Tribune reviews Roosevelt’s influence on voters and GOP factions in Iowa, notes debates over Cummins and Allison for the U.S. Senate, and surveys state party dynamics, primaries, and proposed reforms amid clashes at conventions and caucuses. The piece highlights calls for memorials to Charles Aldrich and critiques of leadership in Congress and state government.

Allison Aldrich Platt Republican Party Senate

New Hampshire Placed In Commission At League Island

The battleship New Hampshire is placed in commission at League Island navy yard with Capt. Cameron M. Winslow in command. The warship is expected to be ready for sea in about a month.

New Hampshire Philadelphia Cameron M. Winslow League Island Navy Yard

Former Iowa native urged as Minnesota governor candidate

M. W. Savage a former Iowa Falls resident known to Webster City residents is urged by Minnesota Republicans to run for governor. He previously worked in the stock food business and is famed as the owner of the pacer Dan Patch. Hennepin County Republicans call him the most available timber and he would accept if he has home county support.

M. W. Savage Iowa Falls Webster City Minnesota Savage Dan Patch Hennepin County

Local Rites and Club Meeting Near Rosendale

Last week Anna and Inger Hoversten visited friends near Rosendale. Lincoln S. 8 met at the David Pearson home for its monthly business meeting and social. Officers elected for six months included President Nelli Hawks Vice president Harley Mason secretary treasurer Geo Olson librarian Harley Mason and reporters Ethel Pearson and Nell Hawks. Frances Hawks visited with her parents the D. R. Hawks over Sunday. Dorus Pearson and Mr Hendersons family hosted Sunday visitations. Mrs Henry Wetzel is visiting relatives in Illinois. March 17.

Anna Inger Hoversten Rosendale Lincoln S David Pearson Nelli Hawks Harley Mason Geo. Olson Ethel Pearson Nell Hawks Frances Hawks D. R. Hawks Dorus Pearson F. P. Henderson Kamrar Henry Wetzel Illinois

Social News From Kamrar and Nearby

Kamrar notes visitors from Buckeye Webster City Jewell and Webster City with Miss Kate Arthur and Miss Pearl Neel hosting. Presiding Elder McBurney preached to a large congregation. W G Seamands welcomes a baby daughter born Monday evening. Edith Allen of Webster City visits J H Neel family. March 16.

Buckeye Kate Arthur Webster City Dr. Wyatt T. C. O’connor Harry Jewell BE. H. Hemmen Mr. Brown Hazel Bowen R. B. Rutledge J. W. Pearce McBurney Pearl Neel W. G. Seamands Edith Allen J. H. Neel

Local farm trade and community notes from Williams area

Rose Grove and Smedigo ship seven carloads of stock from Williams this morning. Landold sends a large draft team to Calihan for his Blairsburg farm. Bond visits his sister Mrs. Loban and relatives in the county. Gilmore plans to buy steers for his big farm. Loban sells feeders to Smedigo. Hurd sells five loads of finished cattle. A $1800 schoolhouse fund was voted for WHCG Wil lock district. Allie McCoy buys a fine draft team. Bryan will ship horses next week. Bonner builds political fences in the area as supervisorship begins.

Mr. Smedigo Radcliffe Williams J. P. Landold Calihan Blairsburg Re. B. Bond Ema Howard County Iowa W. W. Loban Geo. Gilmore W. W. Lobaun Wig

Announcement of Joe Stover Receives Local Support

Report notes very favorable mentions from those he has met and confirms Joe Stover's announcement with solid backing from this end of the county. Mr Richey moved to Gillman farm as Center School closed last Friday and March 6.

Joe Stover Richey Gillman Farm

Local notices list visitors and community deaths

A. K. Haversten and daughter Anni visited Jewell Friday. Oscar Thompson drove to Story City Sunday to be with his wife visiting her parents. Elmer and Hannah Olson traveled to Rosendale, returning Monday. Miss Mabel Hill of Rose Grove will teach spring term in district No. 3. Miss Hattie Olson aided Mrs. John Caudle with sewing. Mrs. A. Anfinson died at Mercy hospital Chicago after an operation Friday. funeral in Ellsworth Wednesday. Robert Carr of East Rose Grove died at home Monday. interment at Buckeye Thursday. Charles Caruth hauling tile this spring for his farm north of Ellsworth. March 18.

A. K. Whaversten Anni Jewell Oscar Thompson Story City Elmer Hannah Olson Rosendale Mabel Hill Rose Grove Hattie Olson John Caudle A. Anfinson Mercy Hospital Chicago Anfinson Ellsworth Robert Carr East Rose Grove Carr Iowa Lake Buckeye Charles Caruth Elisworth Chris Anderson Elmer Hartshorn Webster City Adel Foral Jim Benton Frank Kirk B.B. Millett Aberhamson Rockwell City Tom Ed Perry Marghshallstown David B. Jewell Jewell Farm Cropley Elmer Hartshors J. J. Smith Joe Linge J. B. O'Connor Harry and Mildred Katie Brenick Kamrat BE. G. Clark Lena Sexe Clute Iia Peterson Geo. Jackson Sterling Id Thorson Des Motes

Community notes and local changes around Algona

Powell Callies returned from Sioux City to visit relatives as residents describe a busy week. Mrs. B. H. Sutton and Mrs. Frank Hollis hosted friends Sunday near town. A tax of 275 dollars was approved to build a school road between the Doty and Payne farms. Bert Lee, Ellsworth College student, spent Sunday at home. A. W. Cater and family moved to the Skinner farm area then to the Harris place northwest of town. Frank Willard bought a farm south of Algona and plans to move next spring. Frank Hollis and Allie Garth attended the Republican state convention in Des Moines. Walter Harris survived a runaway accident with minor injuries after his new buggy demoralized. horse found nearby.

Powell Callies Sioux City B. H. Sutton Frank Hollis Doty Payne Bert Lee Ellsworth College A. W. Cater C. EB. Skinner L. M Walter

Woodcraft News and Local Happenings in Jewell

The community reports on Conductor Moorcraft’s illness after a Tama Jewell train trip and his gradual recovery at home. Candidates emerge for Lyon township assessor, with a caucus naming mayor and aldermen. Local travel, shop news, illnesses, and social visits fill a busy Jewell town page.

Trains Restored On Northwestern North Division

Eagle Grove Iowa March 18 Northwestern patrons from Tama to Jewell welcome restoration of service trains 26 and 16 to run again next Sunday the 22nd No 16 will be first out under renewal. Patrons endured long disruption in service. Cars racing Omaha to Cheyenne feature New York to Paris racers with French car leading German by about sixty miles.

Eagle Grove Northwestern Tama Jewell Omaha Neb New York Paris West Great Platte Valley Nebraska Cheyenne Grand Island Columbus Union Pacific Railroad

Burglars Strike East Side Businesses in Waterloo

Early morning burglars entered three east Waterloo businesses and stole about $300 in cash and goods. The Greenberg store lost jewelry and revolvers worth about $200, the Owl Place took $27 in cash and tobacco, and the Knapp billiard parlors reported $12 in cash.

Waterloo East Side Business District Greenberg Knapp Billiard

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