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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
3
A Detroit News Tribune fragment recalls a man challenging Square Perkins about rising living costs. The exchange turns on whether farmers raised crops last year and the response implies loafers and reliance on others push up living costs. The punchline: the answer blames loafers for high living costs.
The article argues for an amended cruelty law in Switzerland similar to England’s New Year enactment. It notes Swiss dogs, especially in Bern, are heavily used for pulling carts by milkmen and bakers. Many dogs are strong but poorly fed, often exhausted and sleeping in cold conditions, risking pneumonia or rheumatism.
Des Moines reports more than 32 million dollars in new mortgage loans by a single insurer since January, funding land purchases and farm improvements. Farmers use funds to drain and tile, boosting land value and consolidation of farms, while Iowa taxes on money and credits persist until residency changes. Supreme Court holds residence rules firm for tax purposes. desertion cases upheld as continuing offense. Bankers seek a separate department and mortgage loan flexibility across states. western states suspend freight classification. postal raid seizes obscene cards. Civil War veterans praise new roster as a vital historical record.
A deposition on the Robertson Campbell estate suit in Jasper county involves Eva E. Robertson of Los Angeles alleging she is the illegitimate child of Thomas R. Campbell. Evidence centers on money and real estate totaling about 60000 dollars, with most testimony supporting the claim.
Ames Iowa State College conferred degrees on 246 graduates across agriculture engineering veterinary medicine and general science. Graduates hailed mainly from Iowa with recipients from South Africa Mexico China England Cuba the Philippines and states from California to New Jersey.
Resurvey plan for the Osage Mason City Talway line underway by New Hampton capitalists. They say terminals secured here will enable construction of the road.
Des Moines calls Travelers to its first annual picnic at Union Park on Saturday June fifteen. The all day program features fun sports and amusements organized by the association.
Osceolar Don Crawford of the edge of town received severe injuries when two fingers on his left hand were blown off in a gun accident while shooting rats at his barn.
Five women were injured when an elevator in a Davenport department store fell four stories. Doctors say none of the injuries are expected to be fatal.
Epworth Leaguers meet at Ogden Iowa on June 12 with about 250 delegates expected. An elaborate program is planned and speakers of wide renown are secured. Masons in School Burlington: nearly 100 district lecturers and officers attend the three day session of the Iowa grand lodge opening Tuesday.
The timetable states office hours from 8:30 a m to 4:36 p m for one day service. It directs returning after a 23 day interval.
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