Democratic Congressional Convention Set for August 22 at Algona
Emmetsburg Democrat lists a Democratic Congressional Convention for Iowa’s tenth district to nominate candidates for Congress. Delegates from counties including Boone Carroll Webster Webster and Wright are apportioned by votes. W. Luragan of Algona chairs the Democratic Congressional Committee.
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Iowa
Algona, Lows
White
Boone
Mantilton
Callemn Trumboldt
Carroll
Kossuth
Crawford
Greens Hangoc
Pulo Alto
Pocahon $ Winnepago
Webster
W. Luranagan
Democratic Congressional Committee
Bryan Speech of Acceptance Upheld as Great American Oration
A newspaper lauds W. J. Bryan's Indianapolis acceptance speech as his finest public effort. It praises its clarity, patriotism, and influence, arguing it frames imperialism as the campaign’s central issue and outlines a plan for Philippine policy. The piece anticipates publishing the full speech soon for readers to study.
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Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Lincoln
MeeKin- Tey
Philippines
Republic
United States
Jefferson
Pranklin
Great America
Spain
Bryce
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Central
South America
Mr. Bryan
Healy Plans Stump Visit and Debate Proposal
The report endorses M. F. Healy of Fort Dodge for Bryan and Stevenson and hopes he visits Emmetsburg to campaign. It muses about a joint debate with Congressmen Dolliver and Butler, noting Butler’s willingness and seeking a Doliver stance. The piece also mentions Cuban policy and contrasts English losses in South Africa with Revolutionary War figures.
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M. F. Healy
Fort Dodge
Bryan
Stevenson
Mr. Healy
Emmetsburg
Congress van Dolliver
Walt Butler
John F. Finnerty
United States
W.J. Bryan
Patrick Ford
New York
John Brennan
Sioux City
McKinley
May
Alaska
Political winds favor Bryan amid imperial debate
In a Kansas City era column the editorial notes Bryan gains among anti-imperialists and gold Democrats, while McKinley remains a target of satirical portraits. Readers discuss China, South Africa, and Philippine links, predicting Bryan’s rise and the durability of US expansion questions.
Memory Method for Numbers via Shorthand and Words
An 1800 Emmetburg note explains combining shorthand numerals with word associations to memorize numbers. Examples include areas of states like Delaware and California, and historic data such as presidents and astronomical figures, arguing the method eases recall without writing.
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Emmetsburg
Eorror Democrat
United States
Bulgaria
Mawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Rhode Island
Nelliver
Delaware
Texas
Sherman
Hades
California
Massachusetts
Reston
Boston
Kean
England
Ireland
Chang
Emerald Isle
Scotland
Greece
Washington
McKinley
Alamo
Crockett
Kentucky
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Notable Methods for Expressing Numbers in Historic Shorthand
The text discusses improving numeric notation for history and mathematics using shorthand like the Graham system. It praises a wet hand method as a mental aid for calculating measurements, surfaces, and solids and notes it pairs best with shorthand for effective use.
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W. J. Rowpes
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