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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
8
Two athletes competed to see who could stand erect with arms stretched longest. The meat rich eater endured twenty two times longer than the Quaker Oats plan, who stopped after over three hours. The ad promotes Quaker Oats as stronger and economical, with prices for regular and large family sizes and a version with cheese included.
A reflective piece urges adults to imitate children and engage in outdoor play and gardening to improve health. It argues that simple, active pastimes in open air, rather than sedentary habits, yield better well being and reduce rust and waste in yards.
Beginning June 2 the store offers dress goods ladies skirts muslin underwear and more at a great sacrifice. Millinery and trimmed hats are included with no cost limit. Come early to save. thank you for past patronage and soliciting continuation of the same.
New York June 5 R G Dun & Co weekly review notes continued improvement in trade conditions. Iron and steel show extraordinary progress with rising orders and production, while the primary dry goods market firms with minimal price gains and export demand nearly ceased. Wool and hides sectors show cautious activity with tanners leaning toward price increases.
Mrs. M. L. Bowman, a traveling woman, sues Fond du Lac drug firm and St. Louis hair dye maker for 320,000 damages claiming loss of hair from a advertised hair restorer. Judge J. W. Quarles overrules the demurrer, ruling the complaint states a valid cause of action.
W A Holly of Caliswater Minnesota was elected president of the Fraternity of Operative Tillers of America at the closing session. Other officers named include B Raithley of Chicago first vice president John B Watkins of St Louis second vice president Joseph F Miller of Chicago secretary.
The organization selected Baltimore for their Next gathering. They elected J. O. Phelps of Bluefield West Virginia as grand counsellor.
Paris reports the death of H. Clauchard, proprietor of Magasins du Louvre, a major department store. The Paris business community mourns the Paris merchant prince who led the famed retail institution.
Defense lawyers press to impeach the principal witness as the state rests its case. They argue constitutional issues and religious influence may have affected the proceedings amid a high profile assault on a woman.
Early Sioux City resident Burton a former two term mayor and four year city attorney succumbed to cancer after a lengthy illness. A University of Iowa law graduate, he practiced in Elgin Indiana before moving to Sioux City in 18.. Burton contributed to the local legal scene and public service for decades.
A group including A. A. War Cleave of St. Louis and others file notices to sue First National Bank of Council Bluffs and executives for money lost to a so called swindle syndicate. Claims include $16,000 for Seisen and $8,000 each for the others. Maybray jailed in Des Moines awaiting trial. Hart, a Republican Iowa leader, unavailable for comment. Earlier, another victim pursued the bank in separate suit.
Lake steamer Iron Age of Fron Ohio burned to water's edge off Bar Point in Lake Erie. Captain William J. Wilenshbr and nine crew members escaped in small boats.
June 4 market report shows wheat prices down amid renewed selling and near term lows. July corn rises to new high for the season while other grain, cars and provisions hold firm. Chicago cash prices cited for No 2 hard wheat and No 2 corn. South Omaha cattle and hog receipts and prices listed with ranges.
Chicago market notes show cattle receipts at 1,000 with steers $5.50 to $7.20, cows $4.10 to $5.25, heifers $3.50, bulls $3.75 to $5.25, calves $3.00 to $7.60 and stockers $2.30 to $5.50. Hog receipts 15,000 with prices mostly $7.30 to $7.80, bulk $7.50 to $7.75. sheep receipts 6,000 with steady sheep at $3.75 to $6.60 and lambs $6.25 to $8.0.
The piece outlines a lobbying fight over proposed higher duties on women’s gloves led by Glove Manufacturers and Mr. Littauer. It cites a public protest by women, claims of misrepresentation about wages, and argues the Paynes bill would raise prices and harm consumers. The article reports on a conference committee and asserts public sentiment can stop tariff increases on gloves.
A 30s era critique argues the beet sugar industry is controlled by the Sugar Trust and seeks excessive protection. It claims parent companies control production share and price, threatens consumer costs, and questions whether high tariffs justify the sugar industry’s demands.
A Chicago meeting of shoe, harness, junk and leather manufacturers condemns Aldrich for restoring a 15 percent duty on cattle hides. They argue hides were free for 75 years and that the Beef Trust profits from protection, not an infant industry, amid calls to the Senate and House to reject the move.
An old newspaper advertisement touts cures for nervous debility sexual weakness and private diseases. It lists remedies and claims without medical testing, offering free confidential addresses in Chicago and references to a Dr J F Shallensberger with a Chicago address and a local bank.
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