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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
8
In a country house party a woman known for fine bridge was exposed as a deliberate cheat. Two guests confronted her in private and forced repayment of winnings and IOUs. They then inflicted a non lethal whipping as a severe lesson, after which the guest resumed amiable relations and avoided further cheating at the table.
Palo Alto county board meets in auditor's office in regular session with all members present. Actions include correcting an overcharge for G H Cookinghaw, appointing Gay Campbell as construction engineer, approving special tax for drainage district 40, directing investigation for drainage district 29, and approving refunds for mischarged taxes and dog tax corrections. Adjournments set for June 6 and June 7 with detailed equalization hearings and engineering reports on multiple drainage districts.
A solid citizen commends his aged housekeeper calling her motherly. He recalls asking her to polish a tarnished silver shaving mug and, the next morning, finding it shining. He thanks her in the kitchen, noting her kindness and a warm greeting from his mum. The anecdote ends with a proverb about an elephant and running away.
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