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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
3
The piece, from Emmetsburg Democrat, surveys the Boer War outcome with English victories in Johannesburg and Pretoria. It criticizes Boer leadership for rejecting a five year franchise, argues gold interests drove the war, and contrasts local civic strength with Kossuth County. It also lampoons Des Moines inquiries, cites crime stats, and ends with a quip about Richard Croker praising Bryan.
Algona Upper Des Moines contrasts Emmetsburg and Algona arguing saloons bolster Emmetsburg revenues while Algona’s taxes rise with public improvements. The piece claims Emmetsburg’s tax base is broader and more homeowners own homes, challenging a critic from Centerville.
A collage of remarks targets McKinley and imperial policy with sharp wit about British politics and American loyalty. It notes Harvey Illinois rivaling Kentucky in a drinking-linked shooting, bail reductions for Postmaster Thompson, and rumors on Dolliver’s vice presidency while mocking Cuban trade costs and Rathbone Neeley bravado and Iowa politics.
Minneapolis expert reports on Emmetsburg street lights findings include two lamp to series differential lamps, voltage targets of 220 to 225 across lamp pairs, five ampere lamp current, and need to raise line voltage and improve testing instruments. Observes lamps at Atkin’s and Moses corners closest to spec. others show low voltage. Recommends lamp cleaning, recalibration, accessible fuse blocks, and better voltmeters. contractor urged to adjust lines and trim cores for steady, full light. Also notes sale listings and loan offers.
Property owner JonN McCormick warns against driving across the northwest quarter of 16-45-22 to access the bay or for any other purpose. He states no grass land cutting and promises punishment for offenders. Dated 23-1.
The Boer War and new tests reveal British naval fragility. The Belle Isle armorclad sank in minutes after a run in a mud bank, prompting the Imperial Naval League to condemn 28 battleships and 49 cruisers. French and German gunners outpace Britain, heightening fears of reduced sea power and possible calls to rise to a first-class status.
The week ending in June was very warm early, cooler later, with mean temps 2 4 degrees above normal. Rainfall varied, max 5.31 inches in northern Cherokee County. Some local flooding caused damage. showers relieved drought in northern areas. Hay across northern districts short of average. southern central districts reported good to extra heavy yields. Clover in the south, hay and oats show variable conditions. gardens growing rapidly. Legal blanks of all kinds as the Democrat Office.
Saturday evening a group of ten or more strangers were arrested in town for stealing oats from Mike Molloy near the old Molloy residence. Four men were stopped entering from the southwest with sacks of oats hidden under a blanket. Some claimed to have bought oats near Laurens, but much was fed on the road. They paid costs of about cents per bushel and were allowed to continue.
The Christian Endeavor District Convention meets in this city starting Wednesday evening June 13 and ends Friday afternoon. State officers will attend including Miss Belle Powers state superintendent of prison work who will present Thursday afternoon. A junior session is planned Friday afternoon with the state superintendent of other work. All are cordially invited.
Landowners with land to sell at market price may list it at the Palo Alto Exchange office. JF Neary, WMt Manager.
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