Why So Few Robust Men in Am Manhood Debate
Emmetsburg Democrat prints George Monlux of Rack Rapids letter from Friday's Des Moines Register and Leader arguing seventy five percent of recent army enlistment applicants are rejected for physical inability. He cites liquor and tobacco as primary causes, but the paper argues other factors and notes prohibition has limited saloons in Iowa since 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Monlux
Rack Rapids
Des Moines Register and Leader
United States Army
Germany
Europe
Iowa
Monlux
Properly Signed Letters Debate Public Writings Standards
A reader notes letters should be signed to publish in the paper. The editor defends open discussion while forbidding anonymous or pseudonymous contributors. It cites Japan Cuba trade figures and argues cost of war and national treasury influence military readiness. The piece critiques cowardly critics and urges clear accountability in print.
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Democrat
Jeps
Japan
Cuba
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Presbyterian and Methodist Churches to Unite in Dominion
After three days of debate the Presbyterian general assembly of Canada voted 406 to 5 to enact a plan uniting the Presbyterian and Methodist churches in the Dominion. Opponents were active, but sentiment favored union. Methodist and Congregationalists had already acted positively. Church union is also advancing in England amid concerns of too many churches in American towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly of Canada
Dominion
England
Russia Reported to Use Destructive Gas Endangering Lives
The report states Russia is employing a gas highly dangerous to human life. Independent observers urge caution and call for verification amid rising international concern over chemical threats and potential humanitarian impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Claim of advance gas surpassing German use cited
European military experts allegedly consider the gas superior to German gas, aiding Russian progress against the Austrians. Canadian crop ages show declines in wheat and oats due to late season and heavy rains, causing shortages but farmers expected to be well compensated for their labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Thomas Steward Dies After Prolonged Illness at City Home
Thomas Steward born Alexandria Virginia May 10 1838 died at his city home last Sunday after a lengthy illness He was 78 and a Civil War veteran He lived in Fayette County Iowa and Palo Alto before moving to the city He married Augusta Walsworth in Racine Wisconsin on July 20 1868 He is survived by a daughter Mrs A Al Croals of this place and a son Thomas F Stewart of Redlands California A second son William is dead The funeral was held at St Thomas Church with Rev M McNerney officiating Burial was in Whittenore Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers included Chas Nolan M J Kelsh Bert Hughes J K Martin David Starr and John J Kane The family extends sympathy to survivors The deceased was esteemed as an upright industrious citizen and a devoted soldier who served in both land and sea forces during the Civil War
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Thomas Steward
Fairfield Township
St. Thomas Church
Rev. M. McNerney
Whittenore
Chas, Nolan
M. J. Kelsh
Bert Hughes
J. K. Martin
David Starr
John J. Kane
Alexandria
Virginia
Racine
Wisconsin
Augusta Walsworth
Steward
Fayette County
Iowa
Palo Alto
Sirs
Mr. Stewart
A. al. Croals
Thomas F. Stewart
Redlands
California
William
Mr. Steward
Merrimac
Monitor
Navy
Chicago
Cook County
Stewart
Duncan at His Old Home in Michigan
Duncan of Emmettsburg Iowa attended the Old Fourth reunion in Hudson Michigan. He enlisted May 16 1861 in Co B 4th Michigan Infantry and served through the war, discharged July 1864 in Detroit. His wife Kate Thormpson nursed in hospital. they had six children two now living, Virginia Underwood keeps house for him in Hudson.
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Hudson
Mich
Duncan
Emmettsburg
Iowa
Hillsdale College
4Th Michigan Infantry
cHat
Baltimore
Kate Thormpson
Dane
Dane County
Wis
Detroit
Virginia
Virginia Underwood
Jeffries Takes Charge of Britt Cornet Hand and More
Mr. Jeffries travels to Britt to lead the cornet hand and will instruct players at Crystal Lake and Woden. He praises the Britt band as promising and will also tune pianos while expanding his teaching duties. The cornet and veritone prayers accompanied a circus for years. no tuba player served in the Philippines Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jeffries
Britt
Emmetsburg Reader Questions Court House Painting Deal
Letter from H H Cooke questions supervisor J J Deneen over allied expenses for painting and decorating the county courthouse interior. He cites higher costs than known church and opera house decorations and asks for why his bid was rejected and for a public discussion. Also reports J Higgins Sons near miss with a freight train at Ayrshire. two sons unharmed though one horse killed and wagon wrecked.
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H. Cooke
J. Deneen
Enmetsburg
J. J. Deneen
Demos
Court House
Assumption Church
Iowa Opera House
M. E
Tom
Higgins
Harold
Bertrand
J. Higgins
Ayrshire
Richards Opens Second Bank at Mallard
B Richards returns from Norway to Mallard and opens the Farmers Bank with himself as president, Bradford Richards as vice president, and Join Seager as cashier. He previously ran Mallard banking for nearly twenty years before eyesight failed. The bank will use his own building and aims for strong local patronage.
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Richards
Norway
Mallard
Farmers’ Bank
Bradford Richards
Seager
The
Democrat
Lakeville transfer hints at inflated property valuation
The Spirit Drake Beacon notes a property transfer in Lakeville from John Lanfersweiler to Gen Brower of Calhoun County valued at 96 000 dollars. The item suggests inflated valuations on Dickinson County property and other areas show weak justification for the price and trading proposals.
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Lakeville
John Lanfersweiler
Gen. L. Brower
Calhoun County
Dickinson County
Ruthven Wins from Web in 11 Innings at Lost Island Park
A Sunday baseball game at Lost Island Park featured Ruthven vs Webb. Ruthven led until the seventh inning but Webb tied the score, sending the game to eleven innings where Ruthven secured the decisive run. Strong Ruthven lineup noted despite late rally from Webb.
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Ruthven
Web
Lost Island Park
Webb
Losses Reported in Navada and Ayrshire Cattle Incidents
George W. Downs, president of the County Munual, adjusted two cattle losses this week. On the old Maher farm in Navada township a cow died from lightning. Near Ayr shire Fred Kassel saw a cow killed.
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Tron
Maher
Navada Township
Fred Kassel
Ayrshire
George W. Downs
Munual
Mrs Mayne and daughter return from Stonx City visit
Mrs I H Mayne and her daughter Miss Winifred arrive home Monday after a week’s visit with relatives in Stonx City.
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I. H. Mayne
Winifred
Stonx City
Bartlett Nominated for West Bend Supervisor in Primary
In the June 3 primary, F. Bartlett of West Bend was named the Republican candidate for supervisor of the first district. Bartlett, president of the Union State Bank, has lived in West Bend nearly twenty years and previously served on the town council, earning a reputation for conservatism and public welfare. The notice also reports local travel, real estate moves, and political commentary on primary law repeal and upcoming Fourth of July events, with reflections on local leaders and voters.
Graettinger Social Notes From August Visits
Miss Frances George of Indianola visits Graettinger friends while James Jones of Emmetsburg handles business here Friday. Mrs. Peter Wagner of Emmetsburg guests Graettinger Sunday. K C group from Mason City attended events Sunday. Mrs. Kolb and daughter of St Louis visit the Fahnestock home. J M Ketly and family from Ayrshire spend Sunday. Miss Celia Guerdet of Crookston visits Graettinger friends. Mrs Muahnestock and Miss Alice Wildey return from St Louis. J H Gammon travels to Sioux Falls Tuesday.
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Frances George
Indianola
Graettinger Friends
James Jones
Emmetsburg
Peter Wagner
M. Weinholzer
W. L. O'Connor
Eugene Foster
D. F. Collins
K. C
Mason City
Kolb
St. Louis
Fahnestock
J. M. Ketly
Ayrshire
Celia Guerdet
Crookston
Minn
Graettinger
Muahnestock
Alice Wildey
J. H. Gammon
Sioux Falls
Farm Sale Near Greenville At 206 Per Acre
Chris Seaman of Spirit Lake recently disposed of an eighty acre farm in Clay county near Greenville to F. R. Barglof at a landsome price of two hundred six dollars per acre.
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Clay Farm
Chris Seaman
Spirit Lake
Greenville
Clay County
F. R. Barglof
Pocahontas visitor Dr Kulp noted last of week
Miss Anna Donovan and Miss Maggie Donovan and Miss Bid Kane wereGraettinger visitors last evening while Dr Kulp visited Pocahontas county at week’s end.
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Dr. Kulp
Pocahontas County
Anna
Maggie Donovan
Bid Kane
Graettinger
Nevada man treated after horse bite at Algona hospital
Clarence Hayes of Nevada township was bitten on the arm by his Percheron stallion. He was taken to Algona hospital, became delirious for a time, and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hayes
Nevada Township
Algona Hospital
Mr and Mrs Grewell guests of Emmetsburg friends
Mr and Mrs John Grewell of Ayrshire were guests of Emmetsburg friends on Tuesday, visiting and renewing acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grewell
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
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