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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
16
Washington Star quotes a speaker lamenting modern dangers from trains to microbes and warlike actions. The piece reflects on staying alive amid noise, pollution, disease, and constant threats while noting gratitude for existence today.
Joe Page saves Marie Menard during a flood on the island town of Kaskaskia. With Marie ill and crutchbound, he carries her to the church and uses the bellows bed amid rising waters. Crashing the church bell rope summons aid as Joe scales the organ pipes to free the rope and signal rescuers.
The Washington Times profiles Frank Gourard, a Liawatan raised among Indians with extraordinary detective abilities. The piece praises his skill in reading footprints, tracking tribes, and predicting movements, comparing him to Sherlock Holmes in acuity and noting Lieut. Jordan’s high regard for his almost scientific observation of trails, paw prints, and Indian behavior.
An aphoristic item contrasts culture with conscience and cites a New York Sun quote. It also makes a startling claim that the United States produces as much thorax as the rest of the world combined.
A reflective meditation on McKinley’s death and martyrdom ideals, contrasting noble sacrifice with divine economy. It honors President McKinley, laments the nation’s loss, and echoes faith in God’s patient plans guiding history.
A moral essay on life as a divine preparation between birth and death. It stresses patience and trust in God, citing that all things work for good for those who love Him. It argues light bearing Christians guide others, and daily righteous living determines our capacity for extraordinary opportunities.
Dover magistrates heard a case of a London woman attempting to smuggle a fox terrier into England on the Ostend Dover mail boat. A fine of 6 guineas plus costs was imposed after Customs officer Walter Haines testified that the dog was concealed under the woman's dress. The dog, named Gretzenger, was returned to Ostend.
A fashion note details the smart use of short skirts for street and business wear, praising tailored styles and materials like brown and black. It also profiles Mrs. Root who runs a Laramie theatre, leads ushers, stamps bills, and keeps order, with a vivid showman presence.
Miss Comstange Applebeets arrives from England to coach American college girls in hockey at Cambridge and beyond. She has started teams at Wellesley Radcliffe and Smith Colleges and excels in lawn tennis golf and swimming while praising hockey as safe and suitable for women. Her remarks highlight pioneering women and emigration debates alongside fashions in shirt waist flannels and velvet accents for winter wardrobes.
Self tone detailing highlights new hats with albatross gowns, turquoise buttons on white evening gloves, and gray squirrel trims for children's coats. Jewelry fasteners use rhinestones and gun metal settings. suedes and furs, plush collars, and black sashes shape evening wear. A wide felt hat and braids, bows, and black velvet accents complete formal looks.
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