Deep Waterway Proposal For Mississippi Channel Costs Seen
Government engineers assess a 14 foot Mississippi channel from St Louis to the gulf with estimated cost 138 million and maintenance 46.51 million. They deem 8 to 9 feet sufficient, costing about half. They predict Congress action before December and urge west great central cooperation against rail opposition for an early, systematic deep waterway program.
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Congress
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Germany
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Canal
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Des Plaines
Illinois
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Canada
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Mlinnesota
Tariff Revision Debate Split Across Houses
The Reporter notes mixed votes from Democrats and Republicans on tariff protection. Republicans largely back Cannon and Aldrich while Democrats oppose, showing party majority stance. Taft is portrayed as silent on tariff fulfillment despite platform pledges. Democrats favor downward revision amidst influence from special interests.
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Cannon
Aldrich
Taft
Wisconsin Prohibition Law Struggles with Public Morals
A Wisconsin law aiming to curb a repugnant habit faces enforcement challenges. The authority argues moral reform must come from individual conviction, not solely legislation, as moderates resist restrictive laws and secret opposition grows. Public laws should align with popular belief to avoid fruitless enforcement.
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Wisconsin
Attacking the Departed Tribune Blasts Investment Officers
The Tribune denounces the officers of the American Investment Company now in receivership for fifteen years. It questions why Enuneteburs press did not expose the firm while active. The Democrat claims it will not say more on the topic.
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A Word From McFarland Sparks Local Satire and Clergy Clash
A regional column mocks G L McFarland for alleged hypocrisy over land deals and jokes about a stray “big slough” becoming a lake. It targets Str Aliegworth rebates, a Baptist minister Prof George B Foster and his controversial God claim, labor idle numbers, tariffs, and Taft prosperity promises.
Tea duty debate on protecting an underproducing industry
The text argues a 10 cent per pound tea duty would tax 0.0 million people for 16 million dollars yearly to aid an industry yielding only 10 thousand pounds in South Carolina. It mocks protectionist policy and calls the proposal absurd.
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South Carolina
National budget woes and tariff stance spark GOP factions
The piece cites rising national expenditures and falling receipts while Congress debates tariffs to curb imports. It names Senator Aldrich as GOP power, plus Cummins La Follette and Beveridge unable to sway votes. It mentions Cannon's long political life, Taft’s spending cuts, and billy Sunday earnings.
Card of Thanks Prohibition Urges Public Notice
The notice warns readers that publishing a card of thanks is outdated and unnecessary. It advises individuals to refrain from submitting such cards to printers and to post the message themselves instead.
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The
Times
Through Western Canada View of Moosejaw and Prairie Growth
Br McFarland reports from Moosejaw, noting nine passenger trains daily and rapid land rush as settlers flood in. He describes rails, ferries, and farm values, with hundreds of new homes and widespreadland activity. He predicts government land uptake within sixty days and highlights prosperous farmers, rough terrain, and forthcoming irrigation of the prairies.
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Iowa
Moosejaw
Pew
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Iron Horse
Met
Efer
Tom Vandecar
Ike Harrison
BR. F. McFarland
A Most Creditable Recital At K C Hall
Miss Theresa Fitzgerald of the class of 1910 gave a pianoforte recital at the K C hall on Saturday afternoon. She played selections from Henselt Chaminade Rossini Chopin and Beethoven, showing marked progress in execution and expression over the past year. The Emmets bur e is fortunate in having ip sana, a member of the Sisters of Charity, among its faithful supporters.
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Theresa Fitzgerald
Masic
Henselt
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Rossini
Chopin
Beethoven
Emmetshure
Ipsana
Saushhins
the Sisters of Charity
Who Has the Bigger Slaugh
Bro. Mayne faces a task to prove he pays taxes on a bigger and better slough than CG. U. McFarland once dreamed of buying. Mrs. Alex Cullen traveled to Ayr shire yesterday to visit her sister, Mrs. Martin.
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Mayne
CG. U. McFarland
Alex Cullen
Ayrshire
Mrs. Martin
Man decries lake dam dispute and seeks fair compensation
A letter from C. L. McFarland criticizes Emmetsburg officials and Mayne for raising lake outlets to flood land. He cites damages to 6 acres under water, 454 acres islanded, and tile outlets washed away. He demands lawful protection of property, compensation, and warns of legal action while pledging to fight.
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Wditer Democrat
Mgr. Mayne
Emmetsburg
Brother Mayne
Mayor Butts
W. H H. Beebe
Emmagetsburg
Mayne
Peddie
Emmetsburg Commercial Club
ALT
Sheldon
Harrison
McFarland
C. L. McFarland
Town Denies Rumor of Champagne Suppers Pranks
The Estherville Vindicator-Republican rebukes reports of debauched gatherings and pranks in Mi therville. The paper calls the claims base slander against the community and stresses no such events occurred in town.
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Mi+therville
Evelyn Thaw
Estherville
Republican
Choice copper nickel tea and coffee kettle sale at Fair Store
The Fair Store announces a choice lot of copper nickel plated tea kettles coffee pots and tea pots from a Buffalo New York factory. It promotes value and invites customers to compare prices and goods, urging buyers to act now whether or not they have purchased elsewhere.
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Buffalo
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