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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
6
Widespread complaints accuse fraudulent solicitors using religious names to beg donations. Authorities warn the public to demand proper credentials and beware imposters impersonating charitable solicitations and religious orders to defraud donors.
Estherville hosts a local poultry show this week while residents and visitors travel between Emmetsburg Whittemore and Mason City. The piece lists numerous short arrivals and departures including Geo Edward from Cerlew and A B Caster from West Bend.
The current holiday railway fares offer a splendid chance to visit relatives with few distance limits. Tickets beyond 2,000 miles were not sold before, but that restriction is lifted this year. Anyone who can afford it may take a trip and stay as long as permitted.
A Saturday Grand audience viewed The Holy City with mixed opinions on production quality. J. E B Iline, formerly with WW LT Rood in the gallery, earned praise for his King Herod portrayal showing notable improvement in his craft. Estherville First Presbyterian members pledge 900 each totaling 10,000 to clear church debt.
The issue advertises Saunders Sale at Blairgawne farm with cattle horses hogs and sheep listed for Thursday December 30. It notes Baldsin’s successful sale, prices and stock huge value. Also mentions cartoons by Ding Darling and Cap Wynia’s sale of horses cattle and Jersey bogs. Whittemore Champion notes Mrs Doll’s visit to Wester and a miraculous cure claim with Electric Bitters and Hollister’s Tea promotions.
The algebraic jumble of bulletins covers court plans with Judge Coyle to preside in January, a car shipped from South Dakota, farm yields in Dakota and Sioux Valley, and accidents including a skull fracture from a chair mishap. Community updates include a hospital transfer for David Sowington, a surprise party for Mrs. Lewis, bank bonding for the treasurer, and a fatal fire affecting a baby.
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