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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
1
The piece comments on two stock charges growing where one did, and a woman's crowning achievement of leaving two rocking chairs in a dark spot. It cites the Detroit Free Press and references The London Lancet attacking the Morning cup of tea as dangerous, recalling pre germ theory days with irony about modern disease ideas.
A concise portrait notes a working woman who sweeps away stale fashion and outdated rules, shaping style and pace. The line hints at judicial authority and forward drive, suggesting a figure who resets norms and leads change.
A speaker asks if luck exists and a parent answers that luck always favors the batsman who hits a home run. The line blends humor with a coaching tone, illustrating superstition and guidance in a sports moment.
Local notes from Emmetsburg and surrounding towns recount visits by J G Bennett and others, hotel construction in Ft. Dodge, farm and sporting updates, a Northwest Iowa veterans reunion in Clear Lake, and various lectures and Chautauqua events. Reports include weddings, births, road and bridge status, theft at Glanville store in Mason City, and travel for county residents. Prominent mentions: Spirit Lake Chautauqua, Mallard orator J E Williams, Governor Hoch scheduled appearances, and Missouri River bridge disruption at Chamberlain.
Thos Larsen former Graettinger Times publisher buys the West Bend Journal with sister Lena Larsen joining as partner. Possession on July 1 pending postmaster Martin’s term completion. The note praises Larsen as an experienced editor and neighbor while wishing growth and prosperity for the paper and town.
In a Monday special Schoals board session Miss Ida Fuller, who led the grammar department last year, was offered and accepted the principal position. Difficulty finding a male principal at the salary available led to appointing a woman. Frank Gotch swiftly defeated Tom Jenkins in Des Moines, first fall in 18 minutes and second in eight. Jenkins had previously challenged Gotch for the world title, but Gotch now stands in a class by himself.
Brakeman Fred Thomas suffered a severe foot crush at Spencer during switching in the Milwaukee Falls. Three toes were amputated and he remains under medical care.
The Journal reports Father Roth will stay in Armstrong after the bishop reconsidered his order for departure. The bishop rearranged appointments so Father Roth remains in Armstrong under a revised plan.
A barn on the Meredith Loyd farm east of Wesley was struck by lightning. Timber through which the bolt passed splintered into kindling wood. No animals harmed though there were HW cows inside and boys milking at the time.
A fragment praises durable seasoned boards easy to work with and waste free. It suggests consistency whether buying one plank or many, promising uniform sample quality across the range.
A New York Press quip recalls a man and companion on a Park row bench debating how soup is made. The jokey tale says heat from the sun reflects off a leg of meat into water to create soup, a harmless aside in a jail scene.
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