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Newspaper

Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

4

Over the County News Briefs

Mrs Rost of Davenport visits at Patrick O Rourkes home. Mrs Wildey sails to New Orleans for the winter. Six cars of stock shipped Sunday night. C S George went to Webster City on business. Mrs Toes Larson seeks snog treatment at Fe Dodges. W D Tyson from Emmetsburg on business last week. J Atkinson visited his custodors here Friday. Patrick McCarty and family moved to town early this week.

Graetsinger Rost Davenport Patrick O'Rourke Wildey New Orleans C. S. George Webster City Toes. Larson Fe Dodges W. d. Tyson Emmetsburg Atkinson Patrick McCarty

Local Social Notes From Emmetsburg and Surrounding Towns

Saturday arrivals and visits highlight the week with Mrs. Geo Hughes and relatives in Emmetsburg, Miss Lizzie Hamilton visiting Harrison home, and Dr Glenn relocating goods to Emmetsburg. Ben Brown shipped cattle to Chicago. a birth is noted for Mr and Mrs Straight. marriage plans for Benjamin Gatoway and Sadie Cross are announced in Curlew.

Jos Geo. Kleiz Waterloo View Geo. Hughes Emmetsburg T. ©. Thompson W. Reid Ruthven FL Battison C. BE Humboldt Dr. Woodbridgé Emmeteburg B. W. Reid Cuthbert Harry Baley Estherville A. A. Jones Farmers’ Institute Carroll Dr. Glenn Ben Brown Chicago Chris Breekler Canii L. Turner Straight Rutledge Sac City Grill Accor Benjamin Gatoway Sadie Cross Curlew Minois Democrat Phoebe Cross Ewnetsborg Satardar

West Bend Social Notes Include Move and Visits

Prof D G Clevenger elected principal of Stay City public editors. Mrs Manicky of Tyrol Minnesota visits Co C Bicke home. Irma and Reed Stoner visit sister Mrs Charles Miller. Lulu McFarland returns to Dakota City after extended visit. Harve Daily from Whittemore visits Friday. Philip Dorweiler returns from Guttenberg for cousin funeral. Jordon Mikes takes meat market job in Esberville. Freuk and John Dorweiler attend father’s funeral in Guttenberg. Misses Cert assist Rav Poppenheimer in evangelistic meetings. Crisman of Story City visits parents. N Halsey of Chicago spends Sunday at Clarence Marwell’s.

D. G. Clevenger Manicky Tyrol Minnesota Co. C. Bicke Mies Irma Reed Stoner Uttesen Charles Miller Lone Rock N. Halsey Chicago Clarence Marwell Miss Peat] Crisman Story City

Farmers Institute Names Officers and Hails County Progress

The Farmers Institute committee nominated officers led by President O P Doyle and Vice President T A Baldwin with Geo Smith as secretary and W J Branagan as treasurer. Executive and ladies auxiliary leaders were named, with resolutions praising agricultural progress, youth employment, school exhibits, interurban rail expansion, and local civic efforts in Emmetsburg. The gathering honored contributors, reviewed contests, exhibitions, and a musical program, and adjourned with thanks to organizers and the Town for facilities.

Committee On O. P. Doyle T. A. Baldwin Geo. Smith W. J. Branagan Ladies’ Auxiliary J. B. Davidson Wo. Guida Airs W. A. Gaylord Anna Donovan Nll Lows Nea Stly Spirit Lake Emmetsberg Fteedee Tase Judge Quarten Boyle Franci Kiune Ivan Fenn Bernard Schroeder Nellie Ford Sacond Gladys Cuthbert Firet Gertrude Donehue Ander Rosa Vatteler

County Democratic Convention Selects Delegates

The county convention will nominate 19 delegates to the state convention in Cedar Rapids on March 26. The event occurs in this city on Saturday March 21, with hopes that every precinct in the county will be represented. The official call will appear in next week's Democrat.

Cedar Rapids

McLaughlin Named Chevalier du Matite Agricole

The French minister of agriculture honors T. D. McLaughlin formerly of Emmetsburg now in St Paul for distinguished services to French agriculture through importing and selling horses. First Minnesota citizen to receive the decoration, prompting warm congratulations from Emmetsburg friends.

France T. D. McLaughlin Emmetsturg St Paul Chevalier du Matite Agricole McLaughlin Minnesota Emtmetsburg

Wrestling Match Set for This Evening at the Oratory

A wrestling event is planned at the Oratory this evening featuring Dick Shepard of Pipestone Minnesota and Max Breaton of Sac City Iowa in a regional bout likely to attract local fans and raise interest in the night’s card.

Oratory Dick Shepard Pipestone Minnesota Max Breaton Sac City Iowe

Emmetsburg National Bank Report of Condition 1903

The Emmetsburg National Bank presents a condition report showing loans and discounts, overdrafts, secured loans, bonds, and cash items. It lists amounts due from national and state banks, notes of other national banks, checks and cash items, and circulations. The statement reflects totals for deposits and liabilities, with signatures of the cashier and notary, sworn February 24.

Exchneses Tar Clearing House Cownty J. Prawn Wbove W. J. Dire Jessie M. Scout

Chester White Broad Sows for Sale in Milford Iowa

Chester White broad sows including Lawsbes Pride No. 21302 and progeny of Jerry S No. 1S167 were bred to noted boars Shuster No. 12751 and Town Commander No. 18235 as part of a livestock sale. A former agent misrepresented stock and is not connected to the current listing. read our ad in the Democrat for details.

Chester Democrat Aniiede & Roebier Milford Towa

Election Nights in New York City Saturnal Nights

W D Howells in Harpers Magazine recalls election night as a bustling urban scene in New York. He sketches windy autumn weather, crowds gathering, wagons selling instruments, police at the curb, and theatre districts alive with diners and pedestrians as results trickle in from the first precinct.

New York City New York Austin Vallet Slatteris Broadway W. D. Howells Garpers Magazine

The Penalty of Prominence in Dorothy’s Eyes

A brief excerpt depicts Dorothy meeting her militia colonel father in uniform. He asks how she likes him in the outfit while she notes the family pride and his head held high. Dorothy jokingly laments the lack of a drum for her to play.

Dorothy

Woman Suffrage Lecturer Delivers Sharp Jibe at Groom

A Boston Globe report quotes a woman suffrage lecturer who jokes she has no vote but her groom does. She teases that if she asked him to exercise the franchise he would reply with a quip about which horse would take that order, illustrating wit on the issue.

Boston Globe John

A Variation In Sport Law on Gambling in State

A Washington Star quote notes that when a law against gambling was passed in a state bookmakers immediately began betting on its enforcement. The remark highlights the conflict between prohibition and market adaptation as gamblers test compliance and legality.

Washington Star

A Good Man and the Belated Verdict

A widow mourns as Mrs. Casey calls her late husband a good man while Mrs. Murphy asserts the judge could not handle the case, highlighting mixed reactions to the deceased’s reputation and a troubled legal outcome.

Memory Tricks and Mirth at Canterbury Inn

A professor of mnemonics tests locals in an inn near Canterbury then hurries to catch a London train. The tale features a waiter’s sharp quip about the missing umbrella and a comic exchange with young Marty and a military father over a book on moths. The London Answers vignette blends humor with social observation of an aging colonel and his circle.

Canterbury London Air Inn Potman Eaieh Picor Marty Wy Loy Clarry

Rumor of Justice Official Sparks Newsroom Mockery

A Washington Justice Department official faces questions from a reporter about rumors deemed ignorant of the law. A sailor’s tale recalls initiation rites aboard a ship and lessons in restraint, with reflections on authority and silence during a tense ceremony.

Democratic State Convention Called for Iowa Delegates to Denver

The Democratic State Committee of Iowa calls the state convention in Cedar Rapids on March 26 at 1 p.m. to elect four delegates and four alternates, two delegates and two alternates from each of eleven congressional districts, to represent Iowa at the Democratic National Convention in Denver on July 7. Also invites all who support Democratic principles to participate.

Democratic Party of Iowa Cedar Itida Denver Colorado Claude Tt Ad Greene Lomiston Wo Fianceck di Webster Delazates Democratic Stale Cente Committee Des Pemurare W.suller Chaiemit Ntneion

Hypnosis: Of course anyone can hypnotize with proper training

A discussion of hypnosis notes that though not all individuals reach deep trance, and no mysterious force transfers from hypnotist to subject. It emphasizes attention and imagination as the key, rejects past mesmeric myths, and cites Hugo Munsterberg on secret influence and crime.

Ami Victor Pal Hugo Munsterberg MeQlurs Magazine

The Brightness He Saw in North Eingland Murky Life

A recently dead man from the north of Eingland led a dishonest life under the croak of religion. He urged those around him to believe he was a good man while swindling others out of money. His final words hinted at deceit and entrapment, leaving the truth unclear.

Eingland Hin Mer Dreséat Maine

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