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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
2
Page from The Weekly Freeman reports births in Garner and Chicago during March, new residents considered for Hamilton county, and changes in local mail routes. It also notes community service plans, funeral attendances, and a discussion on farm sizes, labor costs, and the impact on farming efficiency.
At the bank’s annual stockholders meeting on Monday the following directors were elected: Cyrus Smith W. S. Brown David Eyer B A Eames Jacob M Funk John L Kamrar O D Hellen J D Lenning L A Mc Murray J N Medberry S J Root Geo Herr Reinicker Louis Frank A N Bosye W C Willson.
The Rev Mr Sheldon’s week at the Topeka Daily Capital ended with praise for his dignified editorials and original style. He plans to press Christian unity through pulpit and lectures and intends a European trip to promote this cause, drawing interest from a broad audience.
A lighthearted ad notes that good health and a bright complexion come from Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the pills improve skin tone, cheeks, and overall glow, offered for 25 cents at Katzeltz and Little’s drug store.
The Fort Dodge district Methodists consider a summer camp meeting drawing hundreds of campers and around fifty ministers. They aim to secure evangelist Rev. Thos. Harrison of Indianapolis, famed for Chicago Baltimore New York and Washington services. Local business backing is sought as such a meeting would boost trade. A committee will canvass soon. success could yield one of Iowa’s largest religious gatherings.
High school pupils heard Prof. C. W. Martindale and Miss Laura Seals share key notes Stick to It and You Get What You Put In It. Seals visited all day Friday with Mrs. Groves assisting in the afternoon.
An attack on C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa almost proved fatal but after suffering back pain and weakness he found relief with Electric Bitters. The remedy cured his backache and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, and rebuilt his health. Available for 50 cents at Keltz and Little's drug store.
A note states Bel Siegel opens a wholesale goods business in the Hunter building near the express office. He offers cash purchases with low expenses and discounts to attract trade. He admits some goods have been offered at wholesale prices but promises supply in any quantity and at any time to win customers.
The court overruled the motion for a new trial in State of Iowa vs Bige after Friday and Saturday sessions. Judge Whitaker pronounced an eighteen month penitentiary sentence plus costs. Through attorney Wesley Martin, Bige seeks appeal to the supreme court with a $1500 bond posted.
John S. Emery of Des Moines announces a Beet Sugar Developing Company push to raise sugar beets in Iowa. The proposal includes hiring overseers, forming grower associations, premiums of 12 500 to 25 toward bonuses, revenue via a Gazette subscription, and rent of farming tools for a 1900 crop plan with shipments Sept 1 to Jan 1.
Notice announces remaining stock of No 21 and 50 pound print paper for sale F O B Webster City at 82.75 per order with payment required. Address The Freeman Tribune Publishing Co Webster City Ia for purchases.
Eps SREEMAN-TRIBUTE writes from Ordway Colorado March 10 1900 describing a sun filled winter and a booming town. He notes SUGAR CITY beet factory and a planned influx of 1200 workers by May plus 200 carpenters and plow teams at 3 75 daily. Lakes irrigated by ditches lure fish and hunting draws visitors while locals praise the friendly cowboy and growing community.
The community discusses the Iowa Beet Sugar Development Company's project noting risks and labor issues. Frost delivery between September 15 and January 1 raises concerns for beet quality and farmer profits. A sample acre costs and rough shares suggest farmers may receive too small a return while capital gains favor the manufacturer.
The Webster City Feed Shed, owned by Norman Robinson, has been rented by W. H. Perry & Co of Sabsnera. The facility will operate day and night with electric lighting. Hay teams will be charged 10 cents, with horse board available by the day week or month at reasonable rates.
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