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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
2
A whirlwind of opinions on wages in steel mills and products, Russia and England, Japan insurance, republicans and prosperity boosters, Spain and Luzon at a St. Louis fair, and calls for restraint and reform. Notes on post offices, money orders, Philippines purchase costs, canal routes, and wild prophecies by Dowie.
The piece notes Abrams and Rankin proposals, predicting quick defeat for prohibition aligned Republicans. It claims Republicans won’t accept stykes from Rankin or Abane. It also comments on racial progress and cautions expectations of African Americans’ social and industrial advancement.
A commentator questions U.S. purchase of rights from Panama for the canal. Referencing Panama’s determination to break from Colombia, the piece argues the $10 million payment and the tax policy for foreigners reveal flawed Republican logic and motives behind the canal project.
The Creamery Journal reports on the dairy department at the Ames agricultural college testing butter quality in six trials. Winners in the fifth contest include Nick Kredtsen of Emmetshore first with 95, A. A Palmer of Manchester second, and S. W. Laird of Walker third. Tests compare Ames and New York markings, noting age and water content influence quality and pricing implications. M. O. Wigen returns from North Dakota. B Anderson and son visit Emmetsburg. Wigen sold a Granville farm and moved to Ayrshire with family, reporting three feet of snow and a light crop.
Mr. Wilson, brick and tile factory owner from Spencer, visited Emmetsburg last week testing material for tile. He found much suitable potential but limestone content is high in most. He plans a return visit for deeper inspection and may start a brick and tile plant here if suitable clay is found.
The piece discusses a time change on the Rathven branch of the Rock Island to aid Exumetsbargers traveling to Des Moines, criticizes Ruthven railway connections, and comments on political figures. It mentions Senator Hannay and John R. McLean campaigning in Ohio, Tiny John, a Cleveland mayoral bid, and Quarton’s candidacy prospects, with references to Estherville and Emmet and Palo Alto.
A miscellany of tips and musings on fashion, humor, and conduct. The columnist cites dress ideas from sheer gowns to black ensembles, urges daily exercise and temperate routines, shares views on love, home, and motherhood, and intersperses health remedies and product plugs. Mentioned are Alice Roosevelt, Oberlin College, and fashion trends in the era.
Olive Smits a sixteen year old girl from Kinross Iowa underwent spleen removal at the University of Iowa Hospital after a cancerous growth. Dr William Jepson performed the operation. Her health is reported excellent and she is expected to live a long life. Only a few similar cases exist worldwide.
In 1960 Charles Rocker faced murder charges in the death of August Schroeder of Dean after denying marriage. Schroeder’s brothers present evidence that Rocker was twice married, first in Germany then at Round Lake Minnesota, fueling new claims he killed Schroeder for insurance proceeds used to buy a South Dakota farm before marrying Schroeder’s widow.
Governor Cummins rejects New Jersey extradition request for Fred Shivers on wife desertion charges, citing a flawed statute lacking a necessary commission and coupling. The ruling follows legal challenges over when the crime occurs and whether the offender must leave the state.
W W Cassiday of Wintersell sues his mother in law Mrs Ernest C Draeger and her husband in Des Moines district court for 5000 alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. The case names the Des Moines residents in a civil suit.
Professor Voris of Buena Vista college in Storm Lake resigns after making sensational accusations against President Reed that could not be substantiated before the board of trustees. He steps down from the faculty.
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