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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
The St. Louis world’s fair is postponed to 1904. A reader comments on war claims, fishing laws, and winter ice fishing. The piece criticizes editor vituperation, defends personal opinion, and notes meat consumption fell as packing houses curb shipments amid a meat surplus.
The text argues against price controls on meat, claiming they would harm commercial interests and that cheap beef and pork require lower feed costs. It notes Admiral Sampson’s death from cerebral hemorrhage in Washington and mentions various political figures and opinions about trusts, tariffs, and economic policy with a tone of editorial opinion from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
City Clerk Ni Mybert reports a request for a tree delivery service from Ratherville, with a postoffice inspector to report on the petition. meanwhile the nineteenth readjustment of Iowa postmasters salaries is announced, listing multiple towns and new rates, affecting Akron Alden Clarion Council Bluffs and others.
Crops look fine after late rain as farmers plow for corn and more fields may be planted. A Dakota home tour by AW Richardson, Nela Nelson plans a new house for Andrew Anderson, and Morais Bergeron with partners shipped stock to Chicago. The Swan and Ryan Lake area reports whooping cough and meningitis. Rev Ginn will preach at Wallingford schoolhouse next Sunday. local trades advertise plow sharpening and carriage repairs. A 120 acre Potter county SD tract is for sale at 2000. six room rental available. ad text ends with offer for a special newspaper subscription.
Sunday May daylight round trip from Matherville to the cities aboard the flat spring excursion via the Minneapolis and St. Louis Ark. Fare 2.40 with plenty of room. Also included are league baseball at Minnehaha Park and other attractions. Market updates for Wheat and Corn noted with assorted commodity figures.
HWos Kneedler once led Boonerewe Paper Hee and started the Optymtet venture. The venture failed. a California location in Atyebes had no profit and closed.
County Auditor Allen Uae issued notices about a new law shifting the costs of guarding to townships where disease was found. The statute requires boards of supervisors to audit accounts and collect care expenses from able individuals, otherwise taxing the township.
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