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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1916

Page

5

Editorial contrasts and political state notes in Tribune page

The piece rails at anti suffrage editors after a vote, cites European war casualties and US shipbuilding gains, notes shortages of training at home, praises Wilson's navy expansion, warns about sea supremacy, and predicts upcoming state government turnover with retirements of Cosson Allen and Harding.

Mediterranean Rome Carthage France England Germany Europe Cosson Joe Allen Allen Casson Francis Harding

Socialist Peace Talk and Political Quips Collected

The column surveys varied views from Victor Berger on socialism and peace while noting lost federal property and a bill to shield states from returning stolen items. It comments on wartime mood, preparedness parades in major cities, and examines reactions to Harding and Brandeis proposals.

National Guard

Meredith Witt Wins Primary Gubernatorial Republican Nomination

The piece argues W. L. Harding secured the nomination by uniting hate and prejudice against opponents. It claims Harding polled about 25 percent of Republican strength and suggests E. T. Meredith presents a constructive platform. It predicts Meredith will win over many Republicans and gain about fifty thousand votes.

W. L. Hardiig Harding Harding Jis Aew E. T. Meredith Commonwealth Meredith Tarding

Algona Busi ness Visitors Attend City Meeting Notice

H. J. Wilson of Algona and Julius Show with Alfred Peterson visited for business Tuesday. An important meeting of A. O. H. is set for Wednesday evening. all members are urged to attend.

H. J. Wilson Algona Julius Show Alfred Peterson Grachtinger

Local notes from Salem and surrounding towns

A copy of Lend a Hand published from the Oregon penitentiary at Salem is reviewed. Frank Davey, long known editor and Palo Alto Pilot veteran, serves as prison clerk. Laurens beat Mallard 4 to 2 on Mallard’s diamond. Rodman fell 1 to 0 at Whittemore. Mrs. J. P. Flood hosts sister Mrs. J. Hovard of Los Angeles. J. W. Carhill visits Livermore. Sloyd Booth and Fred Booth visit Spencer and West Bend. D. G. McCarty returns from Chicago. Leota Hand and Florence Maguire head to Waterloo. Mrs. Vincent Kelly visits Graettinger. Mrs. Chas. Meyers travels to Remsen.

Oregon Salem Frank Davey Palo Alto Davey Laurens Mallard Rodman Whittemore J. P. Flood J. Hovard Los Angeles California J. W. Carhill Livermore Chicago Leota Hand Florence Maguire Waterloo Leota Dubudue Florence Ammetsburg Vincent Kelly Graettinger T. J. Duffy Chas. Meyers Remsen John Bdeuster

West Bend Worker Wounded In Accident At Lutcher Shop

J J Mikes narrowly escaped a severe abdomen wound Saturday while trimming bones in a lutcher shop run by his uncle and himself. The knife punctured flesh about two inches but healing is expected without lasting effects. Other notes report a fatal wagon accident in Kos suth County, local social visits, ongoing chautauqua events, a primary election recap, and local political opinions in Emmetsburg precinct.

West Bend J. J. Mikes Lutcher Louis Hofstadter William Behnke Lotts Creek Kossuth County Behnke West Miller Whittermore Peepul Cunty Emmetsburg D. B. Kulp Fred Comer Saunders Irvin Shellmyer West Bend Telephone Company Harry Thatcher Ruthven J. Thatcher Fannie Frost Frost Prosser Washington St. Louis W. i Branagan Mayne H. 31 Schuller

Burial for M. F. Dickinson in Evergreen Cemetery

The obituary notes the death of M F Dickinson aged 70 at his Moline Illinois home after a three week illness from internal cancer. He was a longtime farmer, former Osgood postmaster, and Rock Island agent who moved to Maline Illinois and left two sons Harry and Albert with several grandchildren. The funeral was held in Palo Alto County with services at Mt E church conducted by Rev J Brereton.

M. Dickinson Moline Ai Mois Mr. Dickinson Mt. E. Church J. Brereton G. H. VanMetre Saratoga New York Dickinson Motine Thurday Evergreen Cemetery Osgood Rock Island Company Maline Ulingis Harry Dickinson Maline Plow Company Bramersburg Harry Albert Mason City Peoria Illinois Palo Attio County Osgood and Vicinity

Return of teachers from year’s work plus local notices

The High School teachers Vera West Kathryn Munkhoff Lola Oliver Ada Haukole L Kresensky Prof Weburg Ivy Fur man and Mary Cowhbes have returned home or traveled to Cedar Rapids. New cat investments listed include M P High Martin Knudtson Krieg Draper Mallard Fords Wm Malloy and Ren. Marriage licenses issued to Carmichael Hahn O'Brien Breckler Elsenbast Iverson Lost Island. Five men who studied at county’s first school in May 1861 will attend the reunion: John J Mahan M H Crowley Myles Mahan J P Crowley James F Nolan.

Vera West Mount Vernon Kathryn Munkhoff Iowa City Lola Oliver Ruthven Ada Haukole Eagle Grove L. Kresensky Algona Prof. Weburg Kansas City Ivy Furman Gowrie Mary Cowhbes Cedar Rapids M. P. High Martin Knudtson Krieg & Draper Mallard Fords Wm. Malloy Ren H. R. Carmichael Pearl Hahn James M. O'Brien Edna Breckler Ayrshire Robt Elsenbast Edith Iverson Lost Island Township

Post Office Inspectors Complete First General Check

Mrs. T Sullivan of Grachtinger visited the city Tuesday. Two post office inspectors checked Emmetsburg last week in the first general inspection under the new administration. They found finances and stocks correct and praised lobby order and patron care. A special inspector will return to arrange local mail delivery. Mr and Mrs C W Foster and daughter from Britt arrived Tuesday for a visit with Mr and Mrs Foster of this city.

Post Office Emmetsburg C. W. Foster Britt Mrs. C. W. Foster

Manhattan Oil Company appoints local agent

John Cahill announces he has succeeded as local agent for Manhattan Oil Company. The firm will deliver to car owners and garages across the county and to dealers in town, offering a broad line of greases and indicators.

John Cahill Manhattan Oil Company

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Tribune and SUR Wrathy Unen Antis Bishop Moreland Duryee U. S Wilson Lloyd George Sir Edward Carson Ireland Dublin Antrim Armagh Down Londonderry Tyrone Fermanagh Cavan Donegan Monaghan Ulster Carson Victor Berger Milwaukee Causa Socialistic Party Boston Wapy Lave Harvey Ingham The Register and Leader Des Moines Sioux City Marne Mr. Harding Bro. Mayne Bro. Bufley Britt Tribune Cestaer Meredith Witt Win Knoslauch’s Poiret Epimetabiyrg's Bry the Commercial Bank Responsibility Wm. E. G. Saunders C. J. Frye George E. Saunders Westinghouse Emmetsburg Electric CO Broadway Mrs. T. Sullivan of C. L. Jones
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