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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
5
Stage notes describe a dramatic scene involving a banker and a clerk in a midwinter setting. The excerpt hints at social tension and personal conflict in a domestic drama presented by local theater. The text foregrounds character interplay and thematic contrasts.
A eulogy praised H. C. Shadbolt for his open heart, strong convictions, and generous support of churches and charities. Described as up to date, broad minded, and a powerful community force, he was devoted to family and valued moderation, leaving a lasting impression as a courteous businessman and public spirited citizen.
A brief ad notes Higgins Pharmacy and Fancy Gift Stationery offering many gifts at special prices this week. It invites customers to view window displays Thursday afternoon and promises value in box stationery with emphasis on quality and elegance.
Christmas packaging from Fine Shoes Our James highlights boxes with neat eyeshell finish and a top reproduction of the Matinee Girl. Inside each box sits a pretty gift card for recipients.
The suit names stockholders including Henry Price Brown and James Campbell seeking a receiver to collect 26 million dollars in common stock value and recover alleged illegal profits by transit company officers. Johnson seeks the receiver to recover funds from defendants and ensure payment to the corporation.
Rear Admiral Sperry and Governor Sir Henry Edoward of Ceylon exchanged calls in Colombo on December 15. A guard of honor from the Eighth Infantry Regiment greeted the visitors as Sperry landed from the bat Olesh in Connecticut and was cheered ashore. The admiral inspected the guard then visited the governor’s residence, after which the governor paid a return call.
In Nesburs Pa after hours of deliberation the jury discharged cashier and vice president J B Rinehart of Farmers and Drovers National Bank, with 47 ballots cast showing eight for conviction and four for acquittal on one forgery indictment. The bank faced a $2,000,000 loss alleged two years ago.
The advance reports indicate broom corn brokers have cornered Illinois supply. A firm was offered 120 per ton for 1000 tons bought at eighty two fifty. First class brush sells for as high as 150, with little stock available. Broom factories raised the lowest grades by 40 cents per dozen. In Ellicott City body identified as Orland Idyde Cutten of St Paul Minn after death by own action near Here Just as arrest began.
Minneapolis wheat figures show December at 1.048 and May at 1.0714 while Duluth lists hard wheat 1.07 and Northern at 1.06. St Paul reports cattle to 5.50, hogs 5.00, sheep to 5.50, spring lambs 6.25. Chicago grain and provisions list December wheat 1.00 and corn 57 1/4, oats 50 4 40, pork 14.45, eggs 22 cents, turkeys 13, chickens 5 to 10 cents.
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