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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
2
Local column recounts trades and purchases, civic concerns, and community notices in Webster City. Mentions Bee trading, church activities, school and sewer debates, meat trust concerns, and a carnival plan with local characters and reflections on prices and cash trading.
The garbled note suggests a critique of the difficulty in obtaining a preferred roast for Sunday dinner. It references a graphic herald and portrays the idea that writing a roast is easier than buying a beet roast for a Sunday meal.
Directors of the Northwestern Felt Shoe Company contracted the Atlan Engine Co of Indianapolis for a 75 horsepower high pressure boiler to be delivered within ten days. It will be the city’s only high pressure boiler and the highest priced new boiler engine and dynamo room, a two story addition of 30 by 2 stories adjoining the factory building on the east.
Mrs Eunice Ives mother of Mrs Riley Wayman died Saturday at about eighty years old. She was sister of Spencer and the late derenger. The Rev conducted the services.
Des Moines notes generally satisfactory early field conditions with healthy vitality in seeds and excellent tilth. Dry subsoil absorbs heavy rainfall, reducing moisture excess. Outlook for fields at mid May is reported as better than ever with no reports of fruit damage from low temperatures.
Seventh grade Miss Bessie Lyon led an all day outing for about thirty pupils with Mrs. L. H. Ford observing. They picked wildflowers played ball and ate a large noon supper cross legged on the floor. Edna McCaskie minor fall in the creek marred a mostly delightful day.
The closing argument Friday in the Johnson indictment at Hamilton County Court featured praise for county attorney Boeye from fellow lawyers Chase and Boege. The exchange highlighted civility and integrity in legal practice and lauded Mr. Chase for generous words while noting both teams’ effective advocacy.
Marshal Ash and Nightwatch Schell made three arrests Monday as a canvass man with the Montgomery Bros Uncle Tom Cabin Company and two roustabouts disturbed the peace while following the show. Each was fined one dollar plus costs and detained in the city jail until the show cars left. One detainee may be held longer as he matches a thief wanted in Algona for a $110 theft, except for a mustache description difference.
The notice states Bradford 8 Mason was a long time Universalist church member in the city and a liberal contributor to its support. It lists a wife and son, mentions B. O. Mason and brother F. R. Mason, and cites further names including E. B. Snook and James Alvin Clark.
A 19th century courtroom scene contrasts with modern practice. Courts now run three to five weeks, four times a year, drawing fewer spectators and mostly legal participants. The judge's pace and public interest reveal progress in Iowa's jurisprudence and broader national changes.
Hanrahan and O Connor are credited with placing the first order with the Northwestern Felt Shoe Company of this city. They gave an order amounting to nearly 400 dollars to Bol Derr Monday morning for delivery as soon as made. They expect to use a thousand dollars worth of felt shoes the coming fall and winter.
A doctor in Dinois reportedly discovers the formula for Dr Cladwell’s Syrup Pep sin a remedy claimed to aid dyspepsia constipation stomach and related indigestions. Sold by druggists and general merchants.
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