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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
2
For President Adel as E Stevenson of Hainois appears with Vor Vlectors at Large Col C M H Mackey and Joseph Eiboeck in the printed ticket.
A delegate convention of the Democrats of Iowa's tenth district is set for Thursday August 23 1960 at 2 00 PM in Algona Iowa. The meeting aims to nominate a candidate for Congress and address other proper business. Representation is apportioned by county with two votes per county and an additional vote for every 200 votes or fraction thereof.
A historical piece argues for immediate Cuban independence and full U S style rights. It claims the president seeks to limit Cuban sovereignty by denying war powers and treaty rights while insisting Cubans deserve to frame their constitution and govern domestically with full enforcement authority. The text contrasts with earlier promises to grant independence and criticizes past moves regarding Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
The Des Moines Daily News decries trusts and notes political parties receive corporate funds. It argues trusts avoid platforms, profit by high duties, and press home prices on consumers. It questions Bryan’s stance, citing his anti trust record and ongoing partisan tensions.
The piece argues that the Democratic platform includes a strong anti-trust plank, calling for rigorous enforcement and new laws on interstate commerce and corporate disclosure. It contends the News should support the party that backs this proffered stance, suggesting the plank aims to curb private monopoly and regulate trusts.
Dr W J Kerby of Washington University lectured at Music Hall under the teachers institute on The Moral Value of an Education. The discourse exceeded expectations, praised for its master mind insights into social, educational, and religious questions, and its clear, convincing argument.
A historical note details how advance in prices since 1896 hits staples. It cites higher costs for wheat, corn, copper kettle, rope, plow, hoe, grain, sugar, glass, and various tools, with barbed wire and freight rising, all attributed to trusts influencing markets and raising living costs across items and freight.
The text argues against private monopolies, urging state and federal actions to regulate trusts under a broad interstate commerce framework. It questions whether observers like Mr. Bryant would accept a platform enforcing such resolutions to curb powerful combinations restricting trade and labor’s fruits.
The R G Dun and Co weekly notes an August week ending with optimism earlier in March. Since then price advances have cooled across major industries and consumers question whether the decline is temporary or sustained. If the administration can be blamed for the rise it must share responsibility for the fall, as higher prices faced broad rejection and opposition seeks to explain the causes.
A distinguished visitor to Emmetsburg delivered a refined talk whose polished demeanor and cultured sentiments are described as deeply memorable. The occasion left an enduring impression on the audience and reflected well on the visitor's institution.
A Cedar Rapids Republican piece rails against territorial expansion fears over Alaska and Canada and critiques political figures such as Cummins Dolliver and Bryan. It references imperial policy debates, postmaster appointments, and editor opinions across Iowa papers amid a 1900 election climate.
Frank Meyers builds Laughlin barn on ten acre lot recently purchased. Pocket Manual on political questions praised as non-partisan and informative. Littleton leaves for Anamosa to guard at state penitentiary, salary around 75 dollars monthly. appointment aided by Senator Bachman and Representative Barringer. CCC club wins three of four games against Algona, played in Whittemore due to crowd dissatisfaction on Algona grounds. W P Reinders reports hail damage to corn crops in Mallard area. Jack Conlon returns from Anamosa on good behavior, pledges to avoid alcohol. James Masters solicits subscriptions in Fairfield Township. Trip to Minneapolis ends with toe amputation from corn, seeking funds for artificial limb. Arnold’s Park excursion draws large crowds. about 10,000 total at park, 12-13 coaches from McGregor, nearly 300 tickets from Algona. Emmetsburg residents return home after excursion. Mrs A F Eagan dies in St Francis Kansas. funeral held there. husband Mr Egan and five children left to cope with health and office closure.
W V Ditch attended Algona on business while Mr and Mrs Schrieber drove to Whittemore and others including Mrs J E Dolan Mrs Edison and Miss Mabel Acheson were in town visiting relatives. Several locals and visitors from Benderville Bonne and Grauectinger appear with social calls and a grave service noted at Henry Durweiler’s plot. A medical ad offers hearing devices from Nicholson Institute and property listed for sale near Palo Alto Farm.
The Mansoo Democrat notes a change in the Laurens Senate seat and a shift in the paper’s political stance after Mr. Lange’s departure. It questions support for J. P. Dalliver and hints at patronage promises, while a local Friday baseball game between east and west side clubs drew 36 runs and sparked postgame criticism.
The Northern Pacific Railway released the first Nome mining district map folder with views of Nome City and coastal mining methods. It details Seattle and Puget Sound sailing dates, rates, and Alaska steamer diagrams, urging rapid agent contact in Des Moines Iowa for folders and stamped mail.
Fragmented notice from Fras announces CHAS. McCORMICK opens a real estate and loan office on the second floor facing Hinkley block. It promotes low-rate real estate loans, mentions Kent and Garrat residence, and references a Palo Alto Exchange catalog request. Also notes a September open and ads for the Democrat.
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