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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
2
The Emndetsburg Democrat lists William J. Bryan of Winsis for President and electors at large Sul, CW Mackey, Jose Birgeuk. The fragment outlines a political ticket with names and offices as printed in the local newspaper.
Ancient county politics swirl around Ruthven postmaster appointments as Scandinavian voters press for fair treatment. Barringer's allies fear rebuke over patronage as Doliver and local figures weigh loyalty, money, and influence in a tense battle affecting post offices across Emmetsburg Estherville and surrounding towns.
Chas McCormick, longtime Democrat from Emmetsburg, announces he will vote for McKinley and Roosevelt citing opposition to Bryan and continued concern over tariff and imperial issues. The piece notes his past silver stance, loyalty to administration policies, and firm beliefs in government by consent of the governed.
A Des Moines transcript questions Senator McCormick’s past anti trust and anti conquest positions. The Democrat notes his opposition to government overreach, but doubts the sincerity of a recent interview. It cites his alleged support for the national democratic fund and admiration for the Kansas City platform, while delaying final judgment pending a reply.
Several exchanges report the M and St PL company bought Arnold's Park for 353000 though Agent Lynch says nothing definite exists. The park is scenic and potentially a premier Iowa summer resort if properly developed and operated by qualified parties. Northwest Iowa hopes the rumor is true and the college project is not mistaken.
A draft of local political endorsements cites Robert F. Dale of Boone as a Democrat candidate for Congress and criticizes party machines. Mentioned figures include Senator Dolliver, Mark Hanna, Leslie Shaw, and J P. The piece alleges railroad influence and machine interference, predicting Dolliver will win the Democratic nomination and detailing factional pressures within the party.
Fragmentary speech attributed to a governor or official urging action regarding Cuba. The text is distorted with many errors, making it difficult to identify clear names, places, dates, or outcomes. No verifiable events or quotes can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Fragmentary notes mention Senter Baciman and a bid for a West Bend seat, with references to May events and a gubernatorial or Congressional bid. It notes opposition activity and unnamed protesters, but details are unclear and many words are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a discussion about permit approval involving governor Shaw and a unit of Cicey Press companies of inwal, with unclear context. The readable text indicates a statement about permits and the governor's involvement.
The Algona Upper Des Moines notes Bro Ingham as an unabashed, active congress candidate for J P Dalliver’s seat with no opposition after A D Clark withdrew. Described as a clean, energetic man with imperialist views, he’s seen as a formidable potential ally of Dalliver’s circle and a strong debater, prompting rivals to watch closely.
On Monday next September 3 the St Mary Academy will open the first session of the coming school year. Pupils are urged to enroll in the morning. The high school now has a full set of philosophical and chemical apparatus. Chart lessons and sight singing will be taught daily in all rooms. The Tablet system of bookkeeping will be taught in the second and third year classes. The music class will follow the same plan as last year and beginners are advised to start lessons on opening day.
An ill German worker, shipped from Estherville, arrived at Palo Alto’s poor house via local transport. He showed typhoid fever symptoms and was admitted for care, after Councilman Mr. Coldwell and trustee Carr intervened, highlighting inhumane handling by prior authorities.
Emmetsburg sent a large representation to the G A R encampment in Chicago this week. Saturday evening travelers over the Milwaukee line included Wo Harrison W G Wenry John J Kane Lyles McNally John Woolley Chester James Slater John Daran C S Bureau C T Dodge O O Williams Thos Allen LeRoy Grout and George M Henry. Sunday evening ten tickets crossed the Burlington line with Mr and Mrs J F Keller and David Starr among the travelers. Most are old veterans and Myles McNally led the group as organizer while WG Henry vouched for good behavior Chicago will entertain them royally.
A letter from Lt Meore now in Womer Kansas discusses local dairy and farming prospects. He notes creamery operations, crop yields, weather impact, and cooperative dairy effort with mentions of wheat yields and butter quality. He provides prices and expresses optimism about the cooperative venture.
Charles McCormick announces a new loan special in the Noor Winkley block, promoting low rates and quick service as a local specialty. The notice highlights Reabestare loans and emphasizes affordability for residents during the cold season.
In a recent field trial in this city held under favorable weather, 21 Derby entries and 20 all-age entries competed with substantial purses. Don Hick won the Derby for Dr. B. B. Yancey of Sedalia Missouri, with others placing, and Dot's Daisy captured the all-age stake for Dayton Ohio owner. Judges hailed the decisions as fair. Many dogs head to Sioux Falls for further trials, and a farmers’ gracious grounds statement urged respectful conduct and no prairie chicken shouting, with resolutions published locally.
A garbled list of names and places describes visits and travels in Emmetsburg and nearby towns. Mentions Mike Washington in Walnup township, Miss Regina Nolan, Miss Winnie Moan, L Furlong and son Merrill, G laeago G A R reunion, and Des Moines fair attendance plans. Several families and relatives from Emmetsburg, Nora Springs, Spencer, Ti therville, and Madison are noted with brief travel details. A few classified sale items and auction notices appear, including horses for sale and a school sale schedule.
Fragmentary OCR text references legal matters, land transfers, and local names across states with scattered terms like Lavinia Dean, Dakotated Nebraska, Iowa, and Democrats. Limited readable facts prevent a coherent event or outcome.
The first map folder of the Nome mining district issued by the Northern Pacific Railway shows a detailed district map with Nome City views and mining methods. It provides sailing dates, through rates, and diagrams for Alaska steamers, aimed at boosting passenger and freight business for spring travel from the Pacific coast. For folders and rates contact C F Jones in Des Moines or the General Passenger Agent in Paul Minnesota. Also announces an excursion on Sunday September 6 with Santee Indian and other bands, featuring ball games and entertainment, with special excursion trains from Emmesburg to Chaos Sandag and return, ticket details via agents of the Milwaukee Road and NP Ry.
Brown Land and Loan Co offers farm loans with money on hand and quick processing. They advertise long terms at seven percent and options to pay S100 multiples on principal. The firm claims to have farms and wind lands for sale including up to 20 000 acres with deed at once and abstracts furnished from the Local Alto County Bank building Enimetshury Tawa.
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