Emmetsburg Democrat Publisher Branagan Note
The Emmetsburg Democrat notes W L Branagan as publisher. Dated Wednesday June 1, 91 percent.
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Emmetseburg
Democrat
W. L Branagan
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
2
Federal Aid for Roads Debated in Congress
The present congress is urged to back a broad good roads program. Senator Townsend proposes 3426,000,000 over five years for national highway construction and maintenance. Representative Robinson favors 1,000,000,000 over four years with state matching funds. District locals cheer road funding and political maneuvering.
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Congress
Townsend
Michigan
Robinson
Kentucky
Palo Aleto
Dickinson
England Turns To Paper Money Says Vanderuip
Mr. Vanderuip reports England has practically become a paper money country. He notes Britain’s currency volume is very large and questions if Britain will revert to coinage silver at 16 to 1 without other countries’ aid. He contrasts with the gold standard and hints at global financial upheaval. He adds a sharp remark on train carriers of the red flag.
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Vanderuip
Europe
England
Great Britain
Elections Coverage and Public Questions in Local Paper
The Democrat reports ongoing election coverage for the good roads issue with front page placement of questionnaires and weekly updates. It invites parties and critics to contribute, aiming to inform voters with all obtainable facts and open discussion during the campaign.
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Democrat
Good Roads
Emmerstmrs
Wnree
Colums
Ireland Factory News Sparks Debate On British Rule
The New York World reports Ireland may see a factory allowed in England but not in Ireland, prompting criticism of British governance in the Emerald Isle. Americans discuss Irish discontent while California Republicans back Hiram Johnson for president, noting his strength but weak Pacific coast candidacy.
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Ireland
Foard
Piriige
Fwetory
Bink
New York World
Jal
England
Emerald Isle
Belfi
Great Britain
London
California
Hiram Johnson
Pacific Coast
Detroit firm funds workers homes at six percent
A Detroit corporation aims to aid workingmen by lending money at six percent annual interest to build substantial residences. The proposal argues government support for savings toward durable home construction, while backers of General Woodin and Roosevelt are noted in the political context.
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Detroit
Maine Supreme Court rules Samadhi ginger an intoxicant
The Maine Supreme Court declares Samadhi ginger an intoxicant, deeming its possession unlawful. The decision implies many household remedies containing alcohol could be prohibited under this theory.
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Supreme Court of Maine
Local visitors return home from cross region trips
Hughes visiting Immersburg and Spirit Lake friends for ten days returned to Denver Colorado on Thursday. Dr Harold Brereton and his father Rev J E Brereton arrived home from Fergus Ontario Thursday morning after attending the wake of Dr Breretons wife Miss Margaret Mart who came home from Rochester Minnesota last week to visit her mother.
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Aret Hughes
Immersburg
Spirit Lake
Denver
Colorado
Harold Brereton
J. E. Brereton
Fergus
Ontario
Brereton
Margaret Mart
Rochester
Minnesota
Lost Island Park amusements attract large crowd
A large number from Eametsburg enjoyed amusements at Lost Island Park last Sunday. Matthias Erz arrived from Worthington County to visit his sister Mrs. Mo Mart. The Ladies' Sid society plans a literary program at the schoolhouse Friday evening with a community spelling event and light refreshments to follow.
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Eametsburg
Lost Island Park
Matthias Erz
Worthington
Dudaque
Mo Mart
Local Social Notes and Arrivals in Town
Dr M J Jannssen and Wm Millea left for Madison on a business trip. Miss Gladys Vedder traveled to Cherokee for summer school. The Daughters of Isabella hosted a prenuptial party for Miss Lottie Joynt ahead of her wedding. Miss Burnette McNally returned from Sioux Falls to attend the Joynt marriage. Graettinger man Job Mahan visited town. Local residents planned K C initiation and hosting guests at Higgins home.
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M. J. Jannssen
Wm. Millea
Madison
Gladys Vedder
Cherokee
Isabella
Lottie Joynt
C. J. Berger
Miss Burnette McNally
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Job Mahan
Graettinger
P. OH. Benton
Dr. Hb, Me
W. L. O'Connor
K. C
M Sanday
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