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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
2
The piece surveys political mood and public figures with satirical and critical tones. It mentions President Roosevelt, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and others in a loose critique of party dynamics and public service. It also notes local editorial bias and a remark about a New Jersey tramp asking to rescue a burn victim.
A traditional New Year open-house custom was revived in Emmetsburg with nine homes hosting callers. The writer visited Brown, Black, McMahon, Saunders, Peddie, Beebe, Powers, Williams, and Branagan homes, noting lavish hospitality, varied menus, and lively social scenes as 60 to 75 gentlemen called.
Vague political chatter describes factions in a regional context and references various names and issues without a coherent report or verifiable events. The text mentions progressive forces, a senator, and Iowa politics in a fragmented manner.
The text shows Lealie M. Shaw faulting the corporation scandal, blaming speakers for deception. Sasow is praised as a presidential candidate for the corporation and noted as their secretary of the treasury choice.
A letter from T J Hughes of Anthon Iowa dated January 6 1905 appeals to the Democratic paper to publish the Supreme Court decision on a Buena Vista county drainage district. He argues the ruling affects landowners across Palo Alto county and warns of costly litigation against assessments.
Obituary notes Gretchen Gill Schroeder born August 10 1887 in this city died recently after a long illness. Her funeral at M E B church honored her memory with a large procession and interment at Evergreen cemetery. Attending were relatives and friends from Carre Dubayne Mt Vernon Camel college faculty and local residents. The piece also covers a marriage in Idaho and a local ad for Dealy’s tea.
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