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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
2
Branagan reports Premier Asquith promises Ireland a system of full self government for purely Irish affairs. The report suggests the English could gain world admiration by abolishing the House of Lords and granting home rule to Ireland.
The English are major buyers and sellers, purchasing vast quantities of our timber and livestock products, cotton, and other materials. Last year they bought 145 million dollars of wood, while we supplied 21 million. Norway, Sweden, and Russia supplied most of the balance.
Over the past year births in France fell by 12 and deaths rose 25,019, narrowing France's population. In contrast Germany’s population is rising rapidly, prompting anxiety in other European nations about German supremacy.
Revelations from the Phoenix office expose wrong doing in New York's insurance industry. Governor Hughes’ warning about rot in the department echoes amid ongoing investigations and policy scrutiny.
Ohio papers lead with graft allegations tying public funds to private interests. The Buckeye state, home to Standard Oil, remains a focal point as editors call for transparency and reform.
The people of Ontario vow to suppress the merciless book trusts and curb monopolistic abuses. Canadians back measures against monopolies, with railways express and telephone services gradually brought under control, arguing royalty is lighter than corporate greed.
The writer warns that predicted nationwide telephone ownership by one corporation threatens freedom. They urge local towns like Emmetsburg to form their own companies and require toll lines to work with them. If courts block this, voters should reform the judiciary. the will of the people should be law.
Emigration from the United States to Canada has surged this year with large-scale prairie land purchases by American speculators in Saskatchewan and Alberta. An estimated 100,600 more Americans may cross the border next year to invest and settle. American sentiment could become powerful, if not dominant, in Canada’s eastern provinces within a few years.
In county remarks a voter questions Bro Mayne if he will raise cane or tariff. The piece weighs his chances for Congress based on his past farming and commitment to constituents, stressing integrity and opposition to higher tariffs.
The editorial scoffs at using public funds to cover private travel, remarking that readers would accept harsh exile for figures like Aldrich Cannon and Payne if it justified the spending. It implies public opinion would tolerate drastic measures against the cited individuals.
It is proposed to build another fine hotel at Des Moines after already hosting six of seven excellent establishments. The plan faces local interest as officials weigh economic benefits against impacts on traffic and city character.
The Emmetsburg laundry shuts for renovations. Mr Lindquist will adjust the plant and reopen soon. The operation will resume after the improvements are complete.
National Editors plan to travel to Panama with a side trip during the second week of February. The event will include participation from several town editors and is described as a most delightful trip.
Reca Miner of Sheldon files suit for divorce against her husband. She, mother of 12, alleges he is a drunkard and a nuisance, a source of evident trouble for her and the family.
Pete and Chris Larsen lost their home five miles west of the Fife Tarm in Emmetsburg township by Monday morning. The fire likely started in the chimney and the loss was partially covered by County Mutual insurance, described as a decidedly unpleasant Seizon of the year by neighbors.
A stranger aboard a train between Britt and Garner stepped off and later sold two dozen snow balls inside the car to passengers. The stunt aroused considerable excitement and disruption during the Wednesday evening stop at the city station.
The newspaper invites longer submissions from readers and groups. Editors note space is limited but they regularly publish pieces from colleges political and church organizations. A larger waste basket is needed to accommodate free state and national drivers.
A Britt section foreman received 6000 dollars for a broken leg caused by a handcar accident on the M and St. Ia road. The injury left one leg two inches shorter and the man is to be paid 3000 dollars per inch, though he would likely prefer an uninjured leg.
C Burns was sentenced on Thursday to five years in the penitentiary for a robbery attempt on Dr. Roosevelt of Clarion. The partner fell from a barn loft during the failed crime and Burns was seriously wounded by the doctor. At the first trial the jury disagreed. Both he and the alleged killer were from respectable families.
Dr Bailey of Mt Ayr told a town horticultural society that eating apples can erase the liquor craving. He urged a drinker to eat an apple whenever temptation strikes, noting about two dozen local men who should buy apples by the carload.
The court expresses heartfelt sympathy to Bridget Duffy’s husband and children on her passing from St Ge Celia Court 431. The resolutions honor her Christian life and promise reunion in heaven, with copies sent to the family and local papers for publication. Committee members Fennie McNally Margaret Joyat Margaret Steil note the record for spread on court records.
Emmetsburg business leaders cut from Western Electric Telephone, forming their own Western Electric Telephone system. They bought the Sibley plant, raised rates from 1.50 to 2.50, ended free service to nearby towns, reduced rural radar coverage, cut Ashton from Sheldon, and gained control of Dr. Griffith system at Spencer. New competitive exchanges are being built at Spirit Lake and Lake Park.
Geo Ivey family visited Goldfield. G G Sits and Mrs Spirit Lake visitors. Mrs Carter ill two weeks. Dorweiler sisters spent Christmas Ottosen. Thatcher Ruthven visitors. Noah Farb Emmetsburg visit. Irvine Spencer between Emmetsburg trains. Hoskin Koblen visitors. Elden Nelen Rodman visit. Mallard folks danced with Moore's Ideal Orchestra. good time reported. White siblings Estherville Christmas with parents. Mrs E Smith Estherville visited Kuyper. Edna Martin Des Moines Christmas with parents. Leo Bateeman welcomed baby girl. Booth West Rush Lake notes. Ellis to Charokena. Wigen sold 240 acre Booth twp farm 90 seslion 12 2 to Morgan at Lunsbolde for 15 per acre. Hall home from Des Moines. Martin treated Mercy Hospital hip dislocation improving. Lairens Surrew Telephone Co annual meeting elected Fisk president Sample sec treas Johnson director. Plan new switchboard at Curfew. Willingtons party. good time. Glen busy with ten corn pickers. Stork brought large piece girl to Extood family. all well.
Rhoades of Estherville attended Emmetburg Thursday for a large furniture sale at Fay & Wilcox on East Main Street. The Sam Warner farm residence near Hatherville burned Thursday morning. Local markets list hogs at 7.70 and eggs at 30 cents. oats 37 to 12c, corn 45 to 50, butter 32, potatoes 50, turkeys 15, hens 11, springs 11, roosters 6, ducks 10, geese 8. Frank Sullivan visited Estherville and noted his move from Highland township. James Smith works their farm.
Hay for sale by the load in Emmetsburg. Enquire of ER McAllister on ER line phone 3. Tree protection advice urges farmers to guard apple trees from rabbits and mice with Hawkeye Tree Protector by W J McCarty Emmetsburg Iowa.
A church notice plea urges early submission to avoid delays. Staff explain Tuesdays are busy and train schedules constrain mail and insertion timing, stressing notices should be given well in advance to ensure publication.
Estray notice states a red cow strayed on Saturday December 11 from a Mallard town farm. Finder urged to notify Henry Schuller. Notes mention Tiffany setting and prices for eggs and jewelry context.
Mr. Mayne secures Mr. Killinger of Hartley to act as foreman in the Re porter office. He is the brother in law of Mr. Schooley and formerly resided in this locality.
The Sibley Gazette editor W W Overhulser faces a libel suit for 3000 dollars after a claimant alleges defamation. Spencer Herald reports the action. Catholic Bazaar in Graettinger hosts an evening bazaar with food, dancing, and sale of fancy articles. events include an afternoon program by local youth and noon meals.
Orson Shaffer who lives near Macon City raised 1050 bushels of corn this year on ten acres. Bro Mayne plans to buy a better cultivator next spring to maintain his prestige as a corn grower.
Messrs Ruppert and Schuller traveled from Mallard Thursday afternoon reporting sleighing better in the southern part of the county than locally. They also noted a deeper snow in corn fields.
Nick Adams of Osgood offers a southwest quarter of section 16 in Vernau township for eight miles northeast of Emmetsburg. Good improvements, crops, fenced, good land, no drainage tax. Eighty dollars per acre. Easy terms. Address Bira.
West Bend Journal reports a gasoline explosion at Pertl's shoe store last Friday evening. Mr. Pertl and S. McFarland were in the store and escaped serious injury. Damage to goods and building estimated over one hundred dollars.
Dr. Lacey formerly of Kossuth county remains active in legal matters now residing in Glencoe. He has sued Mancan county for 186 for ger tices rendered to a poor person. He repeatedly pursued suits against Kossuth for similar services, with several tried in this city. He is described as a noted local figure in more ways than one.
December 1909 is reported as the coldest month in state history since the weather bureau began in 1878 at Des Moines. Normal temperatures are noted, with the first seventeen days averaging 20.2 degrees and four degrees below the usual.
Thursday evening the Y M A basketball team of Ft. Dodge lost to Company K of Emmetsburg by 100 to 19. The Visitors showed speed and pluck but were outclassed by the hosts who played clean ball. Brown Coo and Kerwick led the Emmetsburg scoring with Nolan Shea and Ryan stout in defense. Ft. Dodge starters included Gustafson Welty Thorpser Henan and Kallenbeck.
Justine and Marie Mertz hosted a china shower for Miss Ivzie Phillips at W. J. Philips residence Tuesday evening. About twenty intimate ladies attended. Prizes included a china plate won by Iva Emmerson and lavender salts for Maher of Emmetaburg. Gifts of china were opened and guests learned how she would treat her husband. The Western Journal notes all enjoyed the evening.
Virginia confronts a driving date with Mr Bridges after a confession of past engagement to Andrew, a secret kept since she was eighteen. She recounts how her mother opposed marriage, how Andrew and his father went West seeking fortune, and how long silence shaped her fears and choices as Arthur presses for truth.
Virginia suspects Andrew Hall will return for a promised marriage but discovers he is married when he arrives. Bridges presses for a vow, offering one year to wait, and Virginia grapples with the truth. The scene ends as Andrew’s reappearance shatters the prior arrangements and reunites Virginia with Bridges.
An awkward meeting unfolds as a Highlander seeks financial help from Dr. Alesander Edinburgh for northern work. Rebuffed by a wealthy target, the Highlander confronts a brusque reply and a fire deserving sinner retort. The doctor then learns of a long‑sought appeal to the donor and receives a five pound note for the fund.
A clergyman recounts a fable titled Metaphysics about a cat seeking happiness. The cat questions animals and, meditating in a tree, encounters an owl. The owl claims meditation reveals happiness and asks which came first the owl or the egg, noting the paradox that the egg also comes from the owl.
A carpenter named Thomas, pressed by dull trade, becomes a footman at a village mansion. When a mistress orders him to escort a lady to the front door, he complies and, bowing, escorts her out. He then points to the ornate door, noting its frame and cost about two pounds ten, mem.
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