Local notices and community life in Webster City
Local matter items report real estate listings and rentals, a miller family obituary, a new corporation formation Northwestern Felt Shoe Co with 50000 capital and directors, rifleman Lieut Bonebright’s 10 bullseyes, a Blairsburg wedding, a castrator service, political commentary on delegate vs primary nominations, Warfield Chase Co. failure, postal rate debate, a Sunday school convention at Packman’s schoolhouse with reflections on Bible lessons prayer and moral warnings.
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Packman’s
Goodman
Sumner Middleton
Ryall
Keith
Christ
B. W. Sells
Home Department
Dr. Lawrence
God
Culver
Barn Demolished by Severe Friday Winds on Dr Hall Farm
A large new barn on Dr. O. A. Hall's farm northeast of the city was blown down Friday night by extreme winds. The structure, built last fall, is a total wreck and was not insured.
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Dr. O. A. Hall
Petition Seeks Sewer Extension Through Webster City
A circulating petition asks council to lay a sewer from the schoolhouse east on Bank to Des Moines, then north to First and Seneca, back to Second Street. Property owners along the route pay pro rata, with many signing. Backing suggests the independent Webster City school district should contribute a liberal share of the cost.
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Bank Street
Des Moines
First
Seneca
Second
Second Street
Webster City
Oklahoma Farm Passes Over Town in Wind Storm
Joe Fardal reports seeing Frank Jackson’s Oklahoma farm rise into the air during last Tuesday’s severe wind storm and travel toward Minnesota. The wheat fields and livestock were visible though the family was not seen, confirming fears from Frank’s prior letters about Oklahoma farms.
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Stanhope Mail
Joe Fardal
Frank Jackson
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Frank
New Route Suggested For Schoolhouse Sewer Line
Property owners propose a new sanitary sewer route starting south of the school grounds on Elm street, then east to Des Moines, south to Walnut, and east to the river. It would run through a prime residence area, with owners willing to fund it east to Superior street, while the district would cover the river end. The route keeps the sewer as far from homes as possible and is deemed worthy of consideration.
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Schoolhouse
Elm Street
Des Moines Street
Walnut
Superior Street
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Cough Remedy
Vintage advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cough and cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. It promotes a price of 25 cents and asserts effectiveness for cold symptoms.
Drawing Work in Schools Exhibition Extended Hours
Displays of free hand drawing pen and water color by public school students are set in room 1 of the high jot building. The exhibit opens 4 to 5 pm daily this week and 3 30 to 5 pm Wednesday through Friday. It includes pencil drawings, nature water colors, ink and brush work, and Gibson picture reproductions. Patrons are invited to view the year one results.
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Gibson Pictures
Scott's Emulsion Promises Fat Gain For Thin Bodies
A wartime style ad argues that a thin person is asleep and on strike, claiming Scott's Emulsion awakens hunger and converts food into new flesh. It promises a free sample and price to obtain the product from druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Ae
N.V
Webster City to get smallest steam railway for carnival
Contracts signed for the Chetopa and Kansas Miniature R R Co to run a Tom Thumb train at the Webster City Carnival grounds June 3 4 5 6. The ride will loop past the Crystal Maze Moorish arches and site attractions including the Temple of Music Edison theatre and the Passion Play under two elevated stages.
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Webster City
Chetopa & Kansas Miniature R. R. Co
Webster City Carnival Co
Chetopa & Kansas R. R. Co
Midway
Crystal Maze
Slass
Europe
Temple of Music
Edison Electric Theatre
Lynett
the Stone Lady
Spader Johnson
Oberammergau
John Gloyd
Washington, D. C
Mille
Alma
Byron Mantellos
Madison Square Garden
Local Clergy Criticizes Lodges and Rail Firm
An editorial from Freeman-Tribune defends I O O F and Rebekah lodges against a pastor’s critique of their Friday event. It argues pastors err when condemning beneficial groups and questions Webster City’s influence over the Chicago Great Western rail line amid Fort Dodge rivalry.
Real Estate Transfers Listed for City and Surroundings
Transfers show John Robinson and wf to Edgar Robinson in Shipp's addition city lot with one dollar. Other deeds include Geo B Bergeson to lot 28 block 4 Ellsworth for one thousand dollars. United States to Goff Primepat to 87-23 region. Primepat to 84-26 and Robbinspat to 34-26. Artesian Land Co to Henry Teget one acre in 34-89-26 for 150 dollars. Acacia Lodge to Ella Carruthers lots 1 and 4 in Week 12 city for one dollar. McKenney to Clarence Near part of McKinney’s sub and out lot A Stratford for 200 dollars. Greenway to C Brandrop lots 8 and 9 in block 18 West Fort Co’s add with house move value 400 dollars. John A Johnson to Will Neese part of swqr 19 86-26 containing 20 acres for 1 121 dollars. AE Julian to Amos Julian hf lot 2 and all of lot 3 block 2 Kamrar for 850 dollars.
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John Robinson
Edgar Robinson
Sexy
Geo B Bergeson
Ellsworth
United States
Henry G Goff
Nathaniel Prime
Pat
Daniel Robbins
Artesian Land Co (Inc
Henry Teget
Acacia Lodge
Julian
Amos Juliannd
Injunction Denied in Fort Dodge Railroad Case
Fort Dodge residents sought an injunction against the Mason City Fort Dodge railroad now led by the Great Western system to stop crossing Loehr land. Judge J H Richard denied the writ after a Friday hearing, noting the case does not set a precedent for other injunctions.
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T. D
M. F
W. M. Healy
H. A. Sampson
L. C. Renard
Fort Dodge
J. H. Richard
Loehr
Mason City
Great Western System
Great Western
Clarion
Richard
Webster City Business Men Form League Aimed at town growth
Representatives from Webster City meet at The Willson to form the Business Men's Association with capital of 1000 dollars and shares of one dollar. Committees are named to draft incorporation and solicit members as dues and leadership are discussed. Also included is an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming relief from billiousness with local sale notes.
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Webster City
Willson
F. Elias Smith
F. W. Heron
M. H. Peaumont
Richard Closgow
Furman Tuttle
J. W. Alington
J. W. Young
Business Men’s Association
Opera House
Chamberlain
H. J. Arthur
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Central Iowa
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Northwestern Felt Shoe Co
County Recorder
R. G. Lewis
F. 8. Currie
Geo. MacKown
H. D. Ballard
D. Hellen
Lieut
Frank Bonebright
Bonebright
Byron D. Holt
Blairsburg
Geo. B. Holt
Pearl Sikes
B. F. Myers
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C. L. Zublin
First Street
Zublin
Hamilton County
Warfield Chase Company
J. B. Haynes
Freeman-Tribune
Rebekah
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
Mason
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Business Men's Association
Atlanta
J. R. Marold
Cohoes
N.Y
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Goldemar
Regina
Regent
Mikado
Oltmann Bros
O. V. Oltmann
Leer
Germany
Kamrar Barn
Peter Frohling
Buck
Richland County
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Mott’'S
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Williams Mig. CO
Bose Agents
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