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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
2
In a detailed campaign piece, Montague Hakes is urged by Democrats to win the Tenth district seat in Washington. The article contrasts civil reform proposals with opponent Woods, praising Hakes as capable, diligent, and aligned with reformist voters while urging party unity and active campaigning.
The Democrat lauds the Reporter for backing Mr. Hakes the Democratic nominee for Congress after his Emmetsburg visit. It notes the paper’s past critique of Mr. Woods and highlights Republican divisions with stand pat and progressive factions lukewarm toward Woods over Cummins and Garst interests.
The obituary/eulogy reflects on Senator Allison as genial and capable but cautious, noting he rarely led reform or curbed corporate power. It compares him unfavorably to Governor Larrabee, claiming Larrabee achieved more for the people of Town during four years in office. The writer hopes a tougher, more aggressive successor will be chosen to follow him.
Clergymen sign a protest against a Sunday Chautauqua program, while many defend elevating instruction on the Sabbath. Emmetsburg voters vote three to one against barring the program. Nebraska politics mix with reflections on Blinds governor nominee Charles S. Deneen versus Richard Yates and Adlai Stevenson in a brisk Sneker state race.
Walter Wellman, close to President Roosevelt, credits Chairman Hitchcock with recognizing a tough battle to elect Tait. He notes thousands will back Afr. Bryan this year who opposed him in 1896 and 1900, and asserts the People of all parties acknowledge his true greatness.
Walter Wellman predicts in weeks Republicans will fear Bryan's momentum and show visible anxiety. He believes signs of an approaching scare are already emerging as Bryan progresses.
A town board approves consolidating two small south side primaries and adding a kindergarten to save costs and improve opportunities. Six nonlocal pupils would remain near St Mary Academy. annual South Side primary cost is $600. Public affairs should be managed economically, per the Democrat. Circus coming Aug 27. corn dried in Streator. Barn on Sunny Side farm burned by lightning. Rev R Hild spoke for Chicago Boys club and served 19 years at Ruthven M E Church.
The past week brought generally favorable field weather with warm mornings and cool nights, aiding thrashing and stacking but leaving moisture scarce in eastern districts. Local showers supported growth in southern and central areas, while late planted crops lag, and yields vary for small grains. Also included are resolutions of sympathy for LeRoy Grout, former G A R officer, expressing condolence to his family and requesting publication of the tribute.
Des Nomes August 14. The state sanatorium for incipient tuberculosis cases opened February 1, 108, now six months in operation with beds filling rapidly and many applicants refused admittance as not yet meeting incipient criteria. It aims to isolate, educate, and treat patients, reducing infection risk and restoring workers, while highlighting the burden of tuberculosis on state finances and the community.
The remains of Thomas Lantry were laid to rest at Algona last Saturday following his death in Spokane, Washington. The service reflected a quiet farewell, with mourners gathering to honor the longtime resident.
James F. Conway of this city died unexpectedly in his yard early Thursday morning after a recent illness and long struggle with health. He leaves a wife Josie Millen and three children, with a large extended family of siblings and the bereaved mother. Funeral services were held at St Thomas Church, burial at St John’s Cemetery, with a large procession from Graettinger and Osgood. The community offers sympathy and support to the family in their bereavement.
Emmetshire was well represented at the Fonda races on Thursday with attendees including James Williams William Coakley Wim Hetley Will and James Pender William Coonan W W Kirby W J Danigan Mr and Mrs William McNally Miss Anna Drummy Fred McCarty John Kelly Peter Daily Pov Hand Jerry Kirby Fred Paulson Bert Hlingworth Chris Schroeder Ed Carney Melvin Orville and Val Fisk of Curlew All the Bills attended except Bill Taft and Bill Bryan.
A wartime era column warns young men about gambling with a blunt caution. It notes Sheriff Coakley will claim about 2400 dollars as salaries for deputies over five years, a precedent echoed by other sheriffs in Fayette County and reported in prior Democrat coverage.
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