Col Young Prepares for Lecture Trip in Emmetsburg
Lafe Young plans a lecture tour to discuss Europe current events. He cites Joffre and Von Kluck retreats as pivotal and argues Crown Prince delays prevented Paris capture. The item notes local interest and references prior Democrat coverage and regional forecasters.
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Lafe Young
Europe
Joffre
Mons
Paris
von Gluck
Marne
Filo Pearch
Young
Democrat
Emmetsburg
Press Freedoms Under Taft Critique Inaccurate
The piece argues Taft’s call to curb press reporting on trials risks public welfare, urging lawyers and press to resist. It notes a Connecticut firm to supply 400,400 rifles to allies, defending private sales as lawful and vital for American workers while avoiding government transfers to belligerents.
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PRPS
William Howard ‘Taft
Taft
Connecticut
Germany
Austria
Tuberculosis burden and food supply warned by Coulter
The piece cites 1.4 million consumptives and a $214 million annual loss from tuberculosis in the United States. It urges remedies like fresh air and exercise, then quotes John M. Coulter of Chicago University warning of famine as population grows faster than food supply. It laments public heed and calls for frugality.
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United States
John M. Coulter
Chicago University
Want of Money Will Bring Peace
Military experts in Washington estimate total WWI losses since August 1, 1914 at 7.56 million with 1.5 million dead, 4.5 million wounded, 1.5 million missing among Germany Austria Russia France England and Serbia. Global casualties mean Europe’s war chest empties and peace may depend on dollars. The piece notes Irish politics, Ulster leadership, and President Wilson’s appeal, plus local Iowa topics including Mason City mayor T. A. Potter and a Chicago street railway settlement.
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Washington
Germany
Austria
Russia
France
England
Serbia
Europe
This Is the Year to Sow Rape for Swine Forage
An Iowa report recommends sowing rape as an emergency forage crop for pigs. It can be planted late summer or early spring and yields pasture in six weeks. In Ames tests rape sown July 5 produced usable forage by August 4, with rape continuing to November. Other options include soybeans sorghum cow peas rye and oats.
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Iowa
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Pasture Land for Rent in Emmetsburg Iowa
The Brown Land and Loan Co announce 160 acres of pasture available for rent in Emmetsburg Iowa. Contact Brown Land and Loan Co for terms and arrangements.
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Brown Land and Loan Co
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Iclay County Editor In Critical Condition After Crash
Van Atten longtime editor of this paper and Royal Banner postmaster was seriously injured when his car skidded into a ditch and rolled seven miles southwest of town. His wife suffered a broken shoulder and other minor injuries while two passengers escaped with scratches. Doctors fear paralysis but he showed some consciousness Monday and is now in frail condition with rising temperature and swallowing difficulties.
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GW. van Atten
Royal Banner
Royal
Walter Mincer
Mr. van Atten
Mrs. van Atten
Miss Cary
van Atten
Air
Darlington
Stacking wheat to safeguard record harvest and soil goals
Forecasts a wheat crop surpassing last year near 700 million bushels prompting crowding of threshers railroads and elevators. Recommends stacking to protect grain and straw from spoilage and to allow early soil work and plowing. Stacking reduces labor and costs versus shock threshing and improves storage and future yields.
St Josephs College Name Dispute In Dubuque
Judge Benson allows St Josephs college in Dubuque to use the name Dubuque college despite a protest from Dubuque German college. An appeal is expected as the restraining order petition is denied and the dispute over confusing naming continues. Ole Gjerde returns from Heron Lake with news of heavier rain and unplowed fields. A tornado near St James previously damaged tracks with downed trees evident on approach.
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St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Dubuque College
St. Joseph’s College
Benson
Dubuque German College
Ole Q. Gjerde
Heron Lake
Minnesota
Knut Gjerde
Myr- Gjerde
St. James
Emmetsburg Bride Weds in Estherville Union
Estherville saw the marriage of Earl Dickerson of Estherville and Arlita Reynolds of Emmetsburg on Tuesday evening. The couple plans to reside in Estherville while Dickerson works in a freight office. Further details remain unavailable. The Democrat extends best wishes to the newlyweds.
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Earl Dickerson
Estherville
Russ Arlita Reynolds
Edward Postel
Dickerson
Democrat
Farmers Should Spray Their Potatoes In Iowa
A four year study by R L Webster at the Iowa agricultural experiment station reports insects cause about 10 percent crop loss and cost roughly 606000 yearly in direct damage. Spraying is described as worthwhile with Paris green for Colorado beetles and lead arsenate paste as a preferred substitute. A bulletin No 155 titled Potato Insects provides full remedies and can be obtained free by addressing the Bulletin Section.
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Towa
R. L. Webster
Webster
Iowa
Colorado
Burly laborer in Burt whipped to county jail
A drunken Black man employed by Cowan and Herman in Burt caused a stir Monday night by threatening townspeople. Sheriff Samson and Deputy Moulds subdued him after he resisted arrest in Justice Davison's court. He was handcuffed and sent to the county jail for several weeks.
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Kossuth
Algona
Cowan & Herman
Burt
Samson
W. J. Davison
Billy
Davison
Miss Veronica Higgins Offers Music Lessons
Miss Veronica Higgins announces readiness to teach music lessons. Interested parties may call another or Iphone No. 132, Emmetsburg. 25-2.
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Veronica Higgins
Emmetsburg
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Redman
Cedar Rapids
Louis Block
Davenport
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Abraham Lincoln
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Hangen
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Chicago
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Rexall
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