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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
2
The text notes a crowded Des Moines political scene with Democrats in convention and platform debates, critiques of church-building, labor disturbances in Dubuque, and broad commentary on national figures like Walter Wellman, Jagde Quarton, and John D. Rockefeller, alongside social notes on voting, religion, and public finance.
A French chemist is reported to have invented a process for lighting from water at a cent per gallon. If John D Rockefeller bought the secret, the public would likely demand serious attention to the firms involved.
A united drive targets Postmaster General Payne with backing from the president. Payne refuses to retire amid recent disclosures, which have dealt him a sharp blow. He faces a tough task to redeem his position.
The passage estimates 35,000,000 deaths per year and an average life span of 41 years. With a global population of 1,500,000,000, nearly half the U.S. population would pass away in a year. The figures are described as awful to contemplate, highlighting widespread sadness and despair.
William Curtis argues Chicago expands faster than any world city. From 1890 to 1900 its population rose by 646,813, surpassing Boston St Louis and Baltimore combined. Global urban gains cited include London 20 percent and Chicago 54 percent.
A notable West Bend ceremony on Wednesday June 11 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. J. McFarland Sr. joined Sophronia McFarland to Victor L. Bedier of Leon Iowa. The wedding featured a rose and orange blossom decor, a nine o'clock march, and Rev J C Lininger performing the ring ceremony. A three course breakfast followed with gifts and souvenirs as guests departed.
The mean daily temperature for the past week ranged 4 to 6 degrees below normal. Early week was clear and dry, later half cloudy with showers bringing moisture to crops, though some localities saw excessive downpours. Overall conditions favored growth with little hindrance from wet weather. corn and other crops show growth, weeds controlled, and pastures improving. Hay crops near harvest, clover cutting progressing. apples and berries thrifty with reduced blight. James Nulan of Whittemore reports planting 50 acres of corn and plans more, despite wet spring delaying work. M J Walsh of Livingston Montana spent the week visiting relatives and is engaged in real estate, with plans to return soon.
The county convention met at the court house Saturday with fair turnout. Temporary chairman C. E. B. Co hoon and secretary John Moncrief were chosen. Committees on organization and credentials selected, delegates named to state and district conventions, and the Kan sas City platform upheld before adjournment.
In a letter dated June 20 Kraettinger Kraettinger disputes E P McEvoy criticisms of County Mutual Insurance members whose policies were canceled. The writer accuses McEvoy of bias and questions his insurance knowledge and ethics and suggests he could mislead stock agents.
Excursion offered by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul with round trip price 10.55 dollars. Sales valid from the 1st to the 1st with limited continuous passage and stopovers after Bret Colorado point. Return by August. Agent W. E. Losry. Also mentions poultry payment at Armour and Company.
At the closing exercises the University of Iowa announced prize winners across Latin Greek geology and mathematics with recipients from Burlington Independence Waterloom Des Moines and Des Moines joining in. The university hospital interns were listed and pharmaceutical association members noted. Alumni banquet followed with Minnesota’s presidential toast and regents granted a summer leave to President McLean due to eye illness.
The report on railroads with lines in Town shows gross earnings in 1902 at 56,406,305.17, up from 1901 by 396.3. Operating expenses fell to 39,618,967.30 in 1901 and 39,332,202.06 in 1902, down 285,764.64. Net earnings rose to 16,460,973.82 in 1901 and 17,184,102.51 in 1902, up 672,126.69. A collision near Elmira killed three men Elden Herring Earl Herring Fred Risler and injured several, including T A Myers James Barnes and Theodore Hecht.
A passenger train from the Illinois Central collided head on with a freight west of Raymond Iowa. Engineers and firemen J R Griffin F H Stoneman and D J Brantz died. Mail agent Mr Groom seriously injured. three passengers slightly hurt. Four hours to clear wreckage. Doctor Charles Hoffman linked to Austria. Judge Shiras to retire. Streetcars running in Dubuque under militia protection.
Via Rockstand system extraordinary low July rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with 21.0 round trip from Emmetsburg. Tickets valid until August list. Rates tied to annual Christian Endeavor meeting, open to all. Rock Island issue folder with full convention info. request from any agent or MO G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa. Extension to August 1 possible by deposit at Boston. Second rate linked to first Church of Christ Scientist meeting. Rock Island arranging comforts for travelers. for details visit ticket offices or write.
An old advertisement promises quick relief for headaches and nervous head pains with Dr King s New Life Pills. It claims to purify blood and improve health, price 25 cents, and offers a money back guarantee. Sold by D., J. Lyman, Driggist.
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