26 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary notice from a historical paper highlights special attention for Sursicn cases and Ropers. The garbled text references medical or private disease topics, a state statute, and a person named J. F. Shallenberger connected to Oakwood Bird, with Chicago Illinois as a likely location.
A crowded session featured spirited debate over a flag bill honoring the American Revolution and a separate measure to remove presidential electors from ballots. Strong opposition argued against creating a political flag symbol, while supporters cited tradition. The house passed a bill on flags and related anti tampering measures, with votes reflecting partisan lines and concerns over legality and symbolism. The senate discussed temperance and election reform, with committees weighing the balance between public display and political messaging.
A lengthy draft outlines Iowa road policy with a primary six thousand mile system connected to urban centers, county funding for drainage, and federal aid eligibility. It also proposes a secondary system, a state highway fund, and creation of a seven‑member livestock board to curb animal diseases with power to condemn stock and set compensation.
The Rathven Free notes that the Second Engineers, including Brn eat L Bale and Ivan Gaard, were cited for bravery and decorated with the Croix de Guerre. The report, though foggy, confirms the award recognition for acts of valor by the unit and personnel.
Emmersburg bankers W J Brown and C J Frye lead a new institution in Sibley with Eugene Taylor as vice president. Charles Johnson of Radmin named cashier, local editor Branagen involved, stock held by locals, bartering to lease Barckly building. Promoters aim to meet rising wealth and banking demand.
Deputy collector Murphy announces tax collection sessions in Immetsburg, West Bend, Ruthven, Graettinger, and surrounding areas from April through May. Taxpayers urged to pay in cash or via check or money order, not to engage private payers. Returns required for 1918 incomes: married with dependents 2,000 or more, single or separate 1,000 or more. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. Prepare a complete income and outflow statement.
A New Business House John Higle 7 has rented the Schirmer bustling on Main street and Will, an Atareh 1. commence business with a fine line of ante hires. MWe opened a salesroom at Esthergil about a year ago and was enjoying a very Satisfactory batronage when it became his duty to pend We his country's call, die, Higley ix ayen. Terpriging, Iasiling, reliable young Man Ane will doubtless sneweed in lis Undertaking, the Pemocrat Wishes bint sueress.
A notice warns a portion of subscribers have not paid their dues and urges payment within days to avoid compliance issues under government rules governing newspapers.
The Harry Uittenbogaard Poland China sale near Sheldon drew total receipts of 15,500 with an average of 314 per head for fifty head. The Yop sale brought 2,625, reflecting strong livestock demand in the region.
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