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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
4
Nancy Baffins, a country spinster, marries Steve Croker after a series of hesitations and near heroics. Steve, though homely and imperfect, proves steadfast when facing Baker’s bull to impress Nancy. The pair plan marriage once Steve recovers from injuries sustained protecting Nancy.
A Chicago lawyer recalls defending a guilty highway robber in Judge Brentano’s court. The convict admitted guilt after a brief exchange, facing a potential forty year term under the Guar orgninal act. The lawyer sought leniency by offering to plead guilty without a trial, and the man earned the minimum sentence.
A trust company program lets 35 girls save weekly by starting with two cents per girl each Saturday in July. The deposits rise by two cents weekly, reaching 70 cents total, then accumulating until next June when each receives her Principal plus about one dollar interest. If a girl quits or marries she withdraws her past contributions.
The Kaiser attends court balls in Germany where only selected couples may dance. Fraulein Gasperin directs rehearsals months in advance while the Kaiserin critiques performers. Final run through occurs the eve of the ball at a palace residence. royal princesses carry long trains while married ladies’ trains measure about 11 feet 6 inches to over half a yard for others.
The World’s Work notes a western banking pattern based on reputation and knowledge of borrowers. It cites Seattle banks with notes totaling $5.597 million and New York banks with similar paper around $9 million. San Francisco loans on such paper exceed $47 million, illustrating regional differences in lending practices.
Charles H. Hall of Missoula, a frequent Democratic candidate for Montana attorney general, recounts a tale of two French Canadian travelers in a Montana houseboat. They drifted overnight and awoke to unfamiliar scenery claiming they were far from their intended location.
Congressman Edward W. Townsend of New Jersey, known for Chimmie Fadden, rushed an acquaintance from the house to the street to explain his roll call. He quipped that being reported dead or absent would be easier than explaining his vote and then recounted a Carson City newspaper anecdote about a desperate remedy.
A London Chronicle note describes frugal pleasures in the capital during Lent and recounts relics moved to Swanage. The Mercers Hall stone facade and a Gothic clock tower from London Bridge stand in Swanage, memorials linked to the Duke of Wellington.
An elderly guide at the Old North Church recounts the lantern signal tale. He describes overheard English officers, a lantern hung in the belfry, and the sexton hiding muddy shoes to mislead pursuers.
Mme Jenny Porchet, aged 52, now runs the Aigle prison in Vaud Canton after serving as interim manager during her late husband’s illness. Her height nearly reaches six feet and she has strong muscular build. She offered to test her strength against the gendarme, convincing the prison commission of her fitness. The facility is described as well managed.
A courtroom quip by a judge reflects on women voting. He jokes that his wife’s suffrage activism makes him read constantly to hide his ignorance of public matters. The exchange satirizes stances on women's rights and domestic roles.
Mrs. Frank O Halloran arrived from Luverne Minnesota to visit her sister Mrs Tom Cullen. Mrs Theo Demoush spent Monday at Emmetsburg. A E Anderson and son visited Emmetsburg and plan to move to Geyser Montana in two weeks. Multiple locals, including Mr T B Walsh, Mrs John McNally, and Mrs Alice Cole, visited Emmetsburg and Tom McGoey’s home. The insurance agent assessed the wrecked bank. Mary Mart traveled to Dubuque to visit relatives. George Hughes and Mrs Frank Jones attended David Baker’s funeral in Emmetsburg. Mrs Geo Pugsley visited Mitchell South Dakota. The group planned Emmetsburg visits Thursday.
Curlew residents attend events in Toledo Mallard Emmetsburg Cylinder and Oskaloosa. Motorcycle accident injures Cecil Easton. Art Brown recovers. Weekend visitors include J P Hunter Baird and family and Henry Willhita. Curlew and Great Oak play to a tie in baseball. parish illness noted.
Ruthven and Granville residents share weekend travels with relatives in Des Moines Iowa City Northfield Minnesota and Omaha. Friends and neighbors mark birthdays and a sad death as Miss Nora Knutson and others return home after schooling and visits.
Mrs Sands and children visited relatives near Estherville last week. Estherville High School held closing exercises Thursday evening. Dr Reidy new dentist arrived and will occupy the Osher office. Russell George came from Grinnell for summer. Miss Montgomery arrived from Chicago for a parental visit. Mrs Jensen and Miss Larson travel to Illinois to visit Mrs Stevens. F H Greens new east side residence to be completed before July 1. Graettinger defeated Fallows in baseball 5 to 2 on Graettinger’s diamond Sunday.
Call on us when in need of a messenger. Wil ran errands or deliver small parcels to any part of City. Western Union Telegraph Co. For Sale: Registered Holstein bulb calves, Enquire of H. H. Stiger, 24 4te Fenton, Iowa.
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