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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
A district court suit in Jewell seeks delivery of twenty shares of the First National Bank stock allegedly sold to Gilbert Knudson and associates and later transferred to H C Smith. The case centers on control of the bank with 250 total shares and could shift ownership if Hill stock is recovered.
A Waterloo meeting launches a statewide dairy movement aiming to add 30 million dollars annually to Iowa production. Leaders from Ames Des Moines Parkersburg and Hampton push for legislative aid to fund district schools and extension staff to boost dairy profits. Prof G L McKay of Iowa Dairy School cites cows average 140 pounds butterfat yearly, urging adoption of more productive stock.
A post office inspector visited Randall recently to study rural route options. Officials expect Randall to establish a couple of routes in the near future. Local business mentions Buster Brown selling Rainbow Diamond Putnam and Easy dyes.
Official Chicago market notes show mixed and butchers high demand with bulk sales and heavy weights. Estimates for tomorrow include 14,000 hogs and 4045 cattle with fluctuating prices across heavy and light categories.
Fragmentary market list records wide ranges for corn hogs and cattle. It notes prices for butter Pepto and slippers with several broad price bands. The readable items show cattle and hog values and general farm goods pricing.
Washington May 1 representations say the post office appropriation bill will continue street car mail box service in Des Moines Iowa and Grand Rapids Michigan. Ames to receive 60000 for a new post office building as public buildings bill moves to the House.
A magazine explosion on the Itsukkushima off Pescadores Island early today sank the ship. About 200 are believed dead with 141 survivors including cadets and the captain among the lost. The tragedy occurred at 4:08 am and involved crew from Washidate and Itsushima aiding rescuers.
The senate passes the measure with broad support while clarifying it will not affect the Fort Des Moines area. No changes are planned to the fort’s status or operations despite the broader approval.
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