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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1908

Page

6

Suggestions on lake improvement and park plans for Emmetsburg

H W Bernard urges Emmetsburg residents and property owners to support lake improvements and an interurban railroad. He calls for beauty, utility, and public access, proposing a park-like, shallower water layout and a public drive along the lake. He warns subscriptions require careful planning by experts before work begins. He also notes a sheriff candidacy by Robert Mulroney of Rodman, Iowa.

Emmetsburg Saundara Anoyone Trua Walt Col. Harrison Broadway H.W. Bernard

Marriage of Helgeson-Gimeland at northwest town home

The couples J T Helgeson and Miss Marthe Gimeland wed at a northwest town home on April 7 with Rev Clemenson officiating. The groom is well known locally after years of residence while the bride came from Norway about a year ago. The Times sends hearty congratulations.

Helgeson-Gimeland J.T. Helgegon Marthe L. Gimeland Clemenson Norway

Cinnamon Canaries and Bird Color by Pepper Diet

Collier's Weekly notes that cinnamon canaries can change color through a pepper rich diet. Fanciers claim varying secret methods but true color change is simple yet unreliable, with many birds rejecting food or suffering digestive issues. Artificial value motivates some to add red foods like tomato skins and red fruit skins, though transfer of pigment is debated.

Collier's Weekly

Confession of Mouth Exposes Dental Frauds and Truths

A New York Globe article quotes a city dentist defending the profession against charlatanism and graft. He asserts frauds exist in dentistry, notes reputations crumble quickly when he learns who last treated a patient, and says “a dentist can fool the people, but he can't fool a dentist.”

Wade New York Globe

Four Kinds of Nails Tale Delights Young Class

A Primary class entry features five little girls presenting on nails. Sadie MS, seven, displays ingenuity by naming four kinds of nails finger nails deer nails toe oils and tacks. The scene captures gentle humor as the audience smiles.

Reno Sadie

Insect and the net puzzle reveals eye differences

The article explains insects avoid nets with large meshes due to multifaceted eyes creating an illusion of a continuous lattice. Birds see the mesh clearly and pass through, while insects hesitate, thinking they cannot penetrate the net until attempting it. Researchers note the eye structure drives the behavior.

Rhymes and Rhyming at Whitechapel Reading

A speaker addresses a small, receptive audience near Whitechapel on Rhynes and Rhyming, aiming to show how poetry can brighten the poor man’s home. He notes the trouble of rhyming and jokes that even a simple word like sea is easy, while burglary complicates matters, prompting listener quips about judges and fortunes.

Whitechapel Guy‘nor Tondon

Caddies Through History in Scotch Towns

An excerpt notes that caddies or cadies originated as a fourth class of men in Scottish towns who were at the beck and call of people needing odd jobs. They are described as now being employed solely by golfers.

A Philosopher and a Laughable Luck Exchange

An exchange in a 19th century style notes Smiley lacking luck at Ril and a comic reply that he would rather have no luck than bad luck. A defiant remark follows about kissing, then a quip about a dead hero returning and the crowd seeking to answer his stroll call per the journal.

Smiley Ril Arth Jatchison Globe

Low Fares To Pacific Coast Colonist Tickets Till April 30

One way colonist tickets on the C M St B to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and other Pacific Coast points at 335 from Chicago with proportionately low rates from west of Chicago $7 for a double berth in tonrat sleeper from Chicago. Your focal agent will furnish complete information regarding fare from your station routes and train service free F 4 Miller Passenger Agent Chicago Hamtetsburg Iowa

Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver San Franciscco Los Angeles Pacific Coast Chicago Miller Hamtetsburg Iowa

Death Was On His Heels Jesse Morris Reflects On 1905 Illness

A Skippers Virginia man recalls a close call with pneumonia in spring 1905. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery with restoring his health after a severe cough and fear of consumption. He reports rapid relief after two and a half bottles and endorses the remedy as the best for coughs and lung diseases. Trial bottle offered free.

Jesse P. Morris Skippers Dr. King

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