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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
3
A summary urges ambitious young men on modest wages to pursue specialization in farming via agricultural college training. It argues adoption of farm management roles can yield higher wages, independence, and resilience against factory displacement, with emphasis on industry, persistence, and applying practical skills amid rising food demand.
A writer describes a red squirrel attacking a Tobias nest in a large elm. The squirrel drags a young robin from the nest, drops it from a high limb, and is said to have bitten behind the eyes and sucked the blood and brains, raising concerns about municipal protections for squirrels and bird life.
The piece compares mourning doves to erratic human couples, noting fragile nests built with scant material. It argues young pairs begin with little, facing forces that break apart the home. The author urges following steadier birds like robins to gain dove stability and happiness.
Pure Food Commissioner Pearson tightens rules on ice cream labeling. Tankers must mark any substitute for pure cream, even if it is skim milk, to ensure honesty and fairness. Enforcement may raise genuine cream prices, but consumers gain assurance of authenticity.
The Palo Alto county board of supervisors meets by adjournment and adopts a resolution to issue negotiable bonds totaling 4230.00 for Drainage District No. 18. The plan spreads assessments into installments and bonds bear 6 percent interest, payable semi annually, with principal payable in Davenport Iowa. The board approves the bond form, pledges the district’s assessments, and appoints T. R. Martin as engineer for the Jensen petition drainage lands.
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