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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
2
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Government statistics project 20 million dollars of American shoe exports for the year with sales rising from 1 million in 1890 to 5 million in 1900. Canada posts a large trade surplus but reciprocity could benefit both nations. The piece also notes a US treasury ready for emergencies, concerns about the Coal strike, beef cattle trends, French military service, and remarks on Wendell Phillips and snakebite remedies.
The Associated Press pays 3,060,000 dollars annually to staff its 1,125 regular workers, including over fifty telegraph operators, and maintains 47,000 miles of leased wires. The text questions whether U S senators can recognize a lobbyist when encountered.
Professor Stevenson from New York University denounces colleges that solicit students, saying it diminishes discipline as students feel owed favors. The piece notes general campus business bias, President Wilson’s diplomacy, Senator Tillman as adviser, a surge in army recruit deadlines, and jokes about Johnson’s sentencing. It cites floods costing about 100 million annually and compares water’s cost to alcohol.
The St Mary Academy commencement exercises in Emmetsburg drew a large audience with a high quality program. Winners included Edna Kerwick Mary McNally Veronica Nally and Esther Waldron who received graduating honors. Eighth grade diplomas went to many students and several medals and a scholarship were awarded for music and history. Father Hunt and local officials praised Catholic education as the Algona chautauqua week began soon after with notable speakers named Hadley Medbury and others.
Ames professors visited the Daniel Johnson farm in Booth township and other sites near Emmetsburg, evaluating alfalfa suitability, soil conditions, and cattle facilities. They praised the Shire horse stock, noted alfalfa inoculation needs, and commended Johnson and Wegener farms for modern improvements and hospitality.
Sunday the writer attended a K CG council installation in New Hampton where about seventy initiated. A 400-guest banquet in the Firemen's Auditorium highlighted civic pride, with the town praised as well built for its size. The visit included hospitality from Mr. and Mrs. F A OConnor and reunions with friends from 85 years past.
For the week ending June 22 excessively high temperatures and bright sun prevailed until Friday when light to heavy showers occurred statewide. Rainfall ranged from trace to over three inches in Polk Fremont Mahaska Washington Johnson Linn Town Scott Clinton counties. High heat sped corn growth while dry weather checked small grain. Field work favored. corn fields clean. clover alfalfa and slough grass in good condition. Strawberry and cherry crops shortened. pastures oats potatoes and garden crops affected though late rains will aid all. Apples dropping due to cool pollination.
In Ayrshire Sacred Heart church on Monday, Thos J Duffy married Mary O'Brien with Rev L I Carroll officiating. Anna Duffy was bridesmaid and James O'Brien best man. A lavish wedding dinner honored the couple at the bride's parents home in Booth township. The bride, a former Ayrshire school teacher, is praised for energy and diligence. the groom, son of Patrick Duffy of Great Oak township, is celebrated as a fine young man and friend to many. The Democrat extends best wishes for their health and happiness.
Mr J F Tiernen formerly of this city married Catherine Tierney of New Hampton on June 16. Tiernan had worked as an auctioneer while in Emmetsburg. Local friends extend hearty congratulations.
Earl Skinner and Calla Ethel Gaylord were married Wednesday June 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gaylord at Prairie View farm. Rev. Herbert Clegg officiated. guests were close relatives. The bride, eldest Gaylord daughter, taught in county schools. the groom formerly lived in Wisconsin and now resides in Conrad, Montana.
Does Not Miss Part of Stomach Peter Haag dropped in to S86 US Tuesday and he looks fine considering two-fifths of his stomach were removed at Rochester last winter. This is his first town visit since last fall. He says he feels well and is steadily gaining weight and strength. Whittemora Champion.
If you want to sell your farm or buy farm land contact Watson and Helgen Land Co in Emmatsbourg Iowa. Qimica in Mc Cormick Bank room 20 tf.
Estate sale notice for NWBE and NEt 35-97-83 in Palo Alto county Iowa. Describes good improvements and a required sale. For terms and price contact M I Hazel stad administrator Radcliffe Iowa 26 doc
For sale a Tsvo fine Tegisterai Holstein bull named John H Heideman or write him at Mallard for calves. Enquire of own 263.
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