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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
2
The Emmetsburg Democrat discusses potential bids by W S Saunders or L H Mayne for Congress, noting Mayne’s standpat support and Saunders’ possible entry, urging a decision before holidays. It critiques tariff actions, Aldrich scheme, and Taft's policy while highlighting inflationary trade, seed corn gains, and international pulp trade.
Congressman Davis of Minnesota urges Joe Cannon to resign immediately as Speaker, claiming he ruled the House last session and will dominate the next. Backed by powerful forces, he resists humiliation, while rail unions strike, risking public hardship. An official arbitration board is urged to settle disputes.
The Pocahontas Democrat asserts a claim that prisoners working roads would not compete with free labor since few people work the roads, though some may work the road funds. The piece labels the statement as logically unquestionable and frames it as a defense of prison labor.
A Chicago principal argues steam heat harms public health and predicts physicians will push for a return to primitive living. He questions whether material progress has come at the cost of human strength and vigor.
The text states the United States averages 72 divorces per 100000 people annually, with Algeria at 288 and Japan at 215. It argues the United States has more divorces than any other Christian country and claims the U S rate is higher than pagan nations.
The note suggests stepping into the cold outdoors periodically to benefit health, claiming occasional exposure helps the body in harsh weather. It emphasizes practical, simple action rather than elaborate routine.
A remark notes strong demand for advertising space in The Democrat this week. Merchants recognize the paper's large circulation and seek to place notices and ads accordingly.
Mayor McClelland appoints four women to the New York board of education as women increasingly take roles in Chicago and New York. The note frames suffrage foes as uneasy while citing Walter Wellman and Dr. Cooke as contrasting figures in exploration and journalism.
The issue carries a mild President's message with little definite content. The 4 PRES newspaper hails as possibly the county's largest, tripled pages for extra ads, and 3,000 copies mailed to subscribers despite limited attention to general issues. The team promotes hustle, intends to please advertisers, and aims to deliver value.
Emmetsburg dry goods house showcases a wide range of gift items for all ages including coats suits furs handkerchiefs hosiery and silk hose. The Headquarter store features Redfern ready to wear garments and intimate accessories with 106 pieces available and prices from 1.25 to 3.00 per pair.
Mr and Mrs Saunders and their young daughter arrived home on Wednesday after six weeks away. Dr Saunders visited Tennessee Louisiana and Scotland land holdings while the family also toured Toronto Ithaca Boston New York Philadelphia and other eastern cities. They noted high living costs in the east and the heavy subway and street crowding compared with Chicago and other western cities.
Having rented my farm I will sell at public auction at my home four miles east and three miles north of Ruthtea and seven miles west and four miles north of Emmetsburg on Tuesday December 4. Head of horses 27 head of cattle 18 shoats all farm machinery 1300 bushels of corn two stacks of hay and numerous other articles. I have large good horses. Sight of cows are tragic and five more will soon be fresh. Free lunch noon. The usual terms will be given. Mas D Sullivan Props FEL Shertle Acot J Thatcher Clerk.
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