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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

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New Hampshire Senator Attacks Press and Wilson Warning

Washington June 14 Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire transformed the lobby probe into a political debate by denouncing President Wilson’s wage warning as the worst kind of influence. He called the press a great source of misinformation and proposed labeling news with sources. He defended sugar interests and rejected claims of coercion, naming several New Hampshire and Boston businessmen who had discussed tariffs with him.

Washington Senator Gallinger New Hampshire Wilson Gallinger Reed Senator Reed Winthrop Marvin Boston Farft Hollis

Free Speech League Members Arrested in Kansas City Campaign

Six members of the Free Speech league of the Industrial Workers of the World were arrested while attempting street speeches in Kansas City. The action supports 4500 building trades council workers socked out by contractors last Monday with an audience of about 1000 present. Thomas R. Preece, first vice president of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers' International Union, ordered all local union members to halt work until September 2.

Kansas City Free Speech League of the Industrial Workers of the World Building Trades Council Thomas R. Preece Bricklayers, Masons

Flyer Airs Fire During Early Hydroplane Flight

At St Louis June 14 Anthony Janus and Arthur Jeminger left for Chicago in a hydroplane. In the first 15 minutes Jeminger’s motor caught fire. They landed at Alton 25 miles north of St Louis where Jeminger replaced his coat and resumed the flight.

Holocaust Narrowly Averted in Chattanooga Fire

Fire broke out on E Street jar threatening lives of prisoners as attic flames ate the roof before the Chattanooga fire department halted the blaze.

Chattanooga Teno E Street Atty

Adele Ritchie Marrias. Adele Ritchie Marries Charles N Bell

Adele Ritchie marries Charles N Bell at Bramford Connecticut in a ceremony conducted by a justice of the peace. Bell is described as a Yorkold man from New York City.

Adele Ritchie Marrias Bramford Conn Adeleje Charles N. Bell New York City

Tomb of Confucius Buried in 478 B C at Kufu China

Confucius is described as buried in 478 BC at Kufu near Yenuchawia. The article details a walled family cemetery of Confucius descendants, a temple complex, and the home of the last surviving descendant, Duke Kung, in a small principality nearby.

Confucius K’ufu Yenuchawia K’ufe China Flere Duke Kung Lttle S Be

Smoking rooms spread across Windsor castle shock Queen Victoria

The Pall Mall Gazette notes how Windsor castle now has numerous smoking rooms that would astonish Queen Victoria who tolerated tobacco in no form. Her majesty banned smoking in guests rooms, and even Sandringham worried her reaction. To ease concern, the label bathrooms was used to mask the rooms.

Windsor Castle Queen Victoria Sandringham Edward Juse Pall Mall Gazette

Fashionable Suburb Enmity Sparks Gnostic Repartee

The piece describes a city proud of its fashionable suburbs where locals resent new arrivals. A wealthy woman with blunt manners visits neighbors, fails to find them at home, and is told by one resident that she is always out when she calls. The exchange highlights social snobbery in approachable form.

Fighting Gees and Goose Pitas in Old Russia

A historical note traces cock fighting pits in Russia called gukpown and goose pits once common sixty years ago in the kingdom. It links today’s native Arsamas and Tulay geese to their fighting ancestors and describes the Arsumog gander’s unique neck grip mechanism.

Russia

These Animals Are Dangerous Notice at the Zoo

A mother at the zoo corrects her child who points to a cage with a sign stating These Animals Are Dangerous. The boy insists the animals are dangerous and leads her to the cage, proving his point with the sign as evidence.

London

Flora and Fauna Naming Proposal Tale from World

A light exchange quotes a new mother naming a girl Flora and jokingly suggesting Fauna for a boy. The housekeeper proposes pairing the names, highlighting a playful moment captured in the New York World.

Flora Fauna Jowee

Duet a Spill in a Pocketed Joke

A fragment from the Pittsburgh Press features a peculiar exchange as a guest jokes about leftover meals with a waiter and a spill. The awkward Walter character asks for the last meal, while the guest replies only the sons remained.

Iwalter Garcon Pittsburgh Press

His Awful Threat

A daughter recalls a troubling exchange as a mother questions why she did not scream when Hens kissed her. The daughter explains the man threatened her, saying that if she screamed he would never kiss her again.

Hens

Polish Exchange Learner Says She Traveled Abroad

A judge quotes a defendant saying she went abroad to finish her education and questions what she learned. The remarks suggest she admitted to fabrications in her statements, including claiming multiple false hair styling changes. The exchange hints at credibility issues in the case.

Sharp Boy Music Lesson Note Quiz

A playful classroom exchange centers on naming musical pitches. The teacher asks for the note above Fy, the student answers PF sharp, and another prompt asks for the note below Fy, illustrating a tongue in cheek puzzle about pitch names and spelling.

Backward Western Canada Weather Homes Real Estate Trends

Mr and Mrs M L Brown and Morling report a cool dry spring in Manitoba with grain just peeping. Despite a soft economy Winnipeg land holds value and investors see potential. Canadian bankers face high costs, graft noted, while Canadian Northern railroad profits draw critique of hefty subsidies and promoter gains.

M. L. Brown BE. A. Morling Winnipeg Canada Montreal Quebec Halifax Toronto St. John Dominion United States Mr. Brown Marling Barringer Paul Earl Brown Br. Brown John O'Connell Limburg Messrs. Brown Morling Brown Western Canada Canadian Northern Railroad Company Edmonton Northwest

Rock Island Nears Control of Regional Rail Lines

A Guilies report notes Rock Island Company has secured control of the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern line and the Crooked Creek road from Lehigh to Webster City. Early last fall rumors touched Rock Island land purchases in Fort Dodge for a depot and round house. The Rock Island and the line details remain under discussion.

Rock Island Company Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Crooked Creek Lehigh Webster City Rock Island Fort Dodge

Electrification plans for Reel Island system division

The article notes ongoing cooperation to electrify the focal division of the Reel Island system, with potential extension to reach the lakes. It mentions Des Moines connections and southern routes, and reports no word from Mr. Loring since his city visit. Community members will see concrete highway construction demonstrations at the Town State Fair with free demonstration by American Portland Cement Manufacturers and state highway officials.

Des Moines Emmetsburg Loring A. R. Coray American Portland Cement Fair Association State Highway Commission

Humboldt County Treasurer resigns amid eye ailment

Lars K Opheim resigns as Humboldt County treasurer citing long standing eye trouble affecting his ability to perform duties since taking office in January. Herman Gullixson of Bode appointed to succeed him. Two men killed in auto accident near Clear Lake last Wednesday, Wm Mott and Mortimer Kimball crushed. Rev James Slattery ordained for the Sion City diocese by Right Rev T J Garrigan.

Lars K. Opheim Humbboldt Herman Gullixson Bode Wm. Mott Mortimer Kimball Clear Lake James Slattery Sion City T. J. Garrigan

Fish and Stoddard on South Broadway at Emmetatal 27

Local brief notes a business listing for Fish and Stoddard located on South Broadway near Emmetatal, address 27. The fragment confirms a storefront entry or advertisement without additional context or events.

Allen's Cough Balsam Adoffer

An advertisement promotes Allen's Cough Balsam as soothing effective relief for coughs and colds. It touts years of use with satisfaction and lists bottles priced 26e 50 cents and one dollar.

Allen

Auto Livery Service Promises Prompt, Reasonable Ride

Up-to-date cars with ample space and smooth rides cater to auto livery patrons. The text emphasizes large, roomy vehicles, reliable trip handling, courteous service, and reasonable charges as core goals of the auto livery business.

Repair Services For Emmetsberg Cars

Emmetsberg residents can trust our auto repair shop for skilled service. Our ASE certified mechanics handle engine work, brakes, and electrical issues with quick turnaround. Visit us early for dependable repairs and thorough diagnostics.

Emmetsberg Aki Mechanics

For Sale Farm Property Near Lake with Fences and Cultivation

Land sale listing by Wm. O'Donnell of Napoleon North Dakota offers about 344 acres deeded and 100 acres meandered along a large lake. The 45 cultivated acres are seeded to tame grasses with 5 miles of galvanized and barbed wire fencing and half woven wire fence. Located 40 miles away, asking price is 10000 with one third cash and balance on terms at 7 percent interest.

Proad West Bend ST Ag Hse Rush Lake Taterest BSE I Lea Boots Dss Imtereen BSS Hiameal Sefada Great Oak AIM Silver Lake Bend Bairfield Lene Po Sierra Mo J. P.F. Cupfin Chemisi West Bond O'Donnell Napoleon N. DL

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Sentor Gallinger Gensure New Hampshire Statesman J. W. W. Orator Fort Dodge- Des Moines Humboldt County Perry Daria John Casey Fletcher Evfindtsburg
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