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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
8
A fragmented narrative recounts Simon and Louise in a harsh settler era near the Mississippi, detailing fever, peril, family strife, jealousy, and a doomed betrothal. A tense confrontation at the wedding ends with demands of loyalty and threats as the tale hints at tragedy.
A fragmented regional reminiscence describes country and city life as an old farmer voices nostalgia. The passage contrasts countryside scents and urban sights, noting shared feelings amid local pride and daily routines, with mentions of streets, neighbors, and familiar rituals.
A dispatch from Colon Colombia reports General Francisco Castro killed Thursday morning after leading gov ernment troops at Barbacos bridge. Liberal forces holding Coton surrendered Friday after a final conference aboard the U S gunboat Marietta with negotiators from the government and the Juibera party. Proceedings included officers from Manetta and ships Town Machina Neu scr and other vessels.
In Fairfield, Connecticut, Young Corbett defeats Terry McGovern to claim the world featherweight championship. The bout is described as a walk, with Corbett delivering decisive blows as McGovern fights gamely. Local details mention guards and notable figures as the event unfolds.
Fragmentary notes report Dr Atrahain Kayper as Hollaal's present prime minister in the Brat elevie. Miss Kate Livingstone, sister of Dr Livingstone, has just celebrated her forty fifth birthday after a journey to Mull Gin Greely. Meteorologist Leenstein discusses forecasting fogs with proper data. The Shah of Persia, after a Paris visit, hides within walls of a truce while driving an automobile purchased in Paris. A grandson of Daniel O'Connell died in South Africa, drowned while crossing a rapid stream after serving as a loyal trooper and bodyguard to the Commander-in-Chief.
The November crop bulletin describes dry conditions west of the Mississippi with above normal temperatures, and colder than normal conditions east of the river. Winter wheat moisture is lacking in many areas though promising in Kansas, western Missouri, and parts of Illinois, with Missouri and Ohio valley regions showing variable prospects. California's fall sown grain looks promising while Michigan, Oklahoma, and other states report mixed outcomes and delayed seeding due to pests and drought.
Original counsel appears for Wilbur S. Sherwell, charged with murders of Lea Lenmer and Georgia Bailey in Hyansville. He was bound over to the Circuit Court without bail after a brief preliminary trial. Tankhauser and HFranklanser claimed to appear due to two mysterious telegrams sent by relatives in Ohio. The State presented only key witnesses. defense offered no evidence.
A statement from the internal revenue bureau lists war revenue act receipts from June 18 1808 to June 90 1901 and four months of a later act July 1 to Oct 81 1VO totaling 346 838 634 dollars in various taxes. The breakdown includes documentary stamps proprietary strips beer special taxes tol . B62 08 snus and other items with scattered figures and errors in the OCR text.
Camden New Jersey faces a wave of fear as several child deaths are linked to suspected tetanus. Authorities propose delaying further vaccinations while awaiting bacteriological tests. The Board of Health orders stay on injections for under five hundred children this quarter, with an education board backed plan to vaccinate later. Some doctors fear meningitis, but most blame tetanus.
The article notes that despite prosperous times, manufacturing suffers from labor shortages, raw material scarcities, and limited motive power. Railroads avoid overcapacity, with cars often sidelined. Coke and coal limits affect Western production, while foundries suspend operations. Wheat markets surge on bullish sentiment and public buying, with May and December futures rising and consumption expected to draw down stocks before a new crop. Prices for other foods rise significantly, signaling broad inflation pressures.
Report lists Chicago Cleveland and other markets with cattle hogs sheep and grain prices. Cattle ranges from common to prime, hogs from low to mid range, and grains including wheat corn oats rye and barley given by No. 2 grades with varied prices. Also notes recent Argentina wheat and corn shipments and Bran price in Minneapolis market.
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