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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
1
Sir Clifford Sitton, ex Canadian cabinet member, urged press attention to Canada's vast resources and development potential. He described extensive land, mountains, forests, fisheries, and the need to attract investors. He argued a strong, healthy Canada benefits the United States and emphasizes mutual prosperity and growth.
Fragmentary text shows a woman named Jady before a committee, discussing reputation and use of beauty specialists to pursue employment, with incomplete phrases about how appearance affects opportunities.
A speaker argues that a woman's assets lie in industrial effort and material market strength. Her attractive appearance is noted as influential in many walks of life. Opponents are said to lack courage to respond to her arguments.
Press reports indicate James J Corbett, famed boxer, may run for Congress in the Long Island Bayside district. His ambitions echo past political draws of notable pugilists, with public interest high as he seeks broad support and a place in public service.
A fragmentary report touches on Bryan in Tennessee, election intents, Miami, and costs. It notes discomfort of nationals in Berlin and Paris, remarks on race hatred, and mentions Laue Young’s Des Moines Capital praising Attorney General Sergent. The piece links Coolidge to the administration, with implied reactions from Mr. Young.
The Railway Age asserts American laborers are better paid than any others, noting railway employees receive higher compensation than workers in similar fields. The piece claims the public should understand why such wages prevail and that railway labor remains substantial despite attempts at reform.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions England visit, discussion, and governance, with references to oppression and unclear names. The readable portions suggest a political or instructional tone but lack coherent facts or dates. The piece reads as an obscure historical note with limited identifiable entities.
A fragmented survey of policy views includes criticism of the Coolidge taxation reduction plan and references to salary legislation. It questions fairness for manufacturers, transport firms, and farmers, noting tax concepts and the use of canals and rivers in national prosperity.
Obituary notes the death of Thomas C. Egan, cousin of Palo Alto pioneers, a former railway mail clerk and chief clerk in St Paul. He was respected for his diligence and amassed property, leaving mourned by relatives and friends. Also mentions Des Moines Register rat crusade and West Bend school board election results.
Mr and Mrs P F Dawson and their son Willian, formerly of Mhlal, were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Heenan in Ardmore. The Heenans, notable local residents, hosted visits to the Country Club and Hunting Club. Dawson’s wife joined the Catholic Daughters of America, with a banquet at the Ardmore hotel featuring toasts, readings, music, and costumes, as the new class was welcomed and honored.
Sec Taylor of Des Moines selects a Class A Iowa all star five. Lillard Mason City Sansone West Waterloo and O Madsen Spirit Lake are guards and centers Wagner Ottumwa Wilcox Oskaloosa, Burgess West Waterloo Johnstone Boone Henderson Wilton guard. Second team forwards McBride Sioux City Sweener Osage Twogoods Sioux City centers HALleen Boone Zvacek Cedar Rapids guards Olen Burlington. Class B adds Madson Spirit Lake and Bensmiller Oskaloosa on second team. Lawton town near Sioux City with few residents, players without coach. Estherville star Nek omitted from roll.
A friend reports a tale sent to Geo J Consigney by an Iowa woman describing a trip to the sunlit West. The verse mocks California living with overcharged goods, dry climate, hot days, and peculiar local quirks from coast to coast. The writer claims truth in the tale and hints at a Booster Club reaction.
A 1924 New York report states Henry Ford earned 100,000,000 dollars with notable yearly gains. The textile of car manufacturing profits is cited as a key factor, highlighting Ford's enduring industrial output and market impact.
TeMart loses to People LeMars as the 1924 state census lists 4.4 percent fewer inhabitants. Report cites F. Clarke, enumerator, noting a drop in population across about 200 places per the last census.
A reporter quotes Ten Per Cent of Fish Frogen Ross Moses estimating up to 10 000 pounds of dead fish along Medium Take shores with about a tenth of the stock seen as froen and total current fish pounds around VOOM to SA000. He noted frost tied holes in ice and fish near surface suffocated while some suckers and pike were found during a net inspection.
Mrs Chester J Cote of Havelock aged two percent died last Thursday from burns suffered Wednesday evening when kerosene spilled during lighting a stove exploded, clothes caught fire, neighbor smothered flames with rugs, and medical aid failed. She was expecting a third child.
Award from P. F. Dawson of Waurika Oklahoma says the state is dry yet vegetation is green and promising. North Texas moisture is needed but last year was prosperous. Waurika sees two brick buildings under erection and several residences planned. Mr Dawson owns multiple brick structures and asks Emmetsburg friends to remember them.
Claude Porter, a prominent Iowa Democrat, is appointed to the Iowa educational board overseeing state institutions. Porter, a repeated party nominee for secretary of state and other offices, served in Washington during the Wilson administration and is described as exceptionally well qualified and a leading citizen of the state.
The Sanborn Pioneer, the county’s first newspaper founded in 1872 at Old O’Brien by L B Raymond, celebrates 52 years with nine historic editors including Walker, Willets, Wolf, Clark, Johnson, Loley, Claussen, Hefley, and current Howard Africa. The item notes inquiries into Estelle Lerea’s Ohio confinement, a divorce inquiry by Mrs Strel in Illinois, and a twenty foot fall near Graettinger as reported by Graettinger Times.
A legendary wolf, one of the longest seen in Clay County, was shot near Webb days ago. The pelt measured multiple feet in length and the animal weighed about 100 pounds, confirming its notable size and presence in local lore.
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