12 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1919
Page
1
Chicago Illinois ad promotes Dr. Schallenberger a specialist in private diseases and chronic conditions. It claims successful treatment of brain and nervous system disorders plus piles without surgery and urges free confidential consultation at 86 Oakwood Blvd Chicago IL.
Lawmakers debate highway measures and tax changes. A bill by Anderson would raise vehicle taxes and shift funds to county and state road funds. Other actions include proposals for women’s hours, widows pensions, and capital extension notes. Senator Kimball and Whitmore proposals on primaries discussed. Narratives include a rattlesnake incident, farm agents funding, and a red flag political emblem bill.
Lawmaker Plenniken introduces a measure making it unlawful to display carry raise or follow red flags or insignia to oppose state or national authority. Misdemeanor penalties up to 3500 fine. if armed with a dangerous weapon it becomes a felony with up to five years. House judiciary committee reports it for passage unanimously.
The U S government crop report shows total farm product value for 1918 at 14 090 709 000, Iowa ranks high with 821 120 000 and Texas 669 841 000. Georgia Minnesota Illinois South Dakota appear among top states while South Dakota, with far less population, posts substantial gains. The article lists state-by-state figures and notes Iowa’s prominent position.
G A Taylor opens a ranch bakery store two doors west of the Town hotel at Whittemore and plans regular shipments to Ruthven and Whittemore. Muneh will head Sak location, with another store planned nearby. Taylor will bake in Hametsburg and ship to customers. trains run daily to Whittemore and Ruthven. Peppard to sell near De-Dew on February 20 after military draft call. farm rented to John A O Evans.
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