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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
2
Michael Kennedy of Davenport spoke on Socialism at the Court House, answered questions for over an hour, and argued how state control could lead to chaos. He faced tough inquiries yet remained courteous and resourceful, while critics warned of loss of individual rights and home authority under a fully state-run system.
In a county race the progressives say they have won all but two precincts while Bro Mayne believes Republicans will pull a surprise showing. The dispute centers on vote totals and expected late returns.
George Grow of Ruthven and Winnie Lyons of Sumner Iowa were married in this city last Thursday by Rev A B Gilbert. The bride taught school and worked at newspapers as a compositor. the groom has worked in this office since January. They will reside in Ruthven where Grow has a future position at the Free Press. The Democrat offers best wishes for health and happiness.
Saturday morning Mr and Mrs W H Berkley of this city welcomed their first and only child a toy aged six days The funeral was held Sunday The burial was in Evergreen cemetery The parents have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors in their loss.
Spencer high school edged Sioux City 3 to 1 to claim the Iowa championship as Cory struck out twelve batters. Spencer's win featured strong pitching and timely hitting, with Mango and Cory handling battery duties for the victors.
C L McFarland writes that Alex Dickason had a team of colts killed by lightning Wednesday evening. Vibert lost a cow and P F Conlon a hog. All losses were promptly adjusted by the Farmers Insurance Company of Cedar Rapides.
Wet and cloudy week delayed corn planting across much of the state while soils remained saturated and low lands flooded. Early corn stands are good, cultivation begins but weeds threaten if precipitation continues. potatoes small grain and grass in good condition. hay crop improving. wind storms damaged fruit prospects. Voters hear Republicans’ remarks on Washington delegation with encouragement to persist.
The advance agent of prosperity will not be so active in the coming fall as in 1895. Republicans have put the poor fellow out of business.
Critics say Theodore Roosevelt era المالية spending set a high record, arguing the administration spent public funds at a rapid and unprecedented pace.
Triplet sons of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Grady of Ruthven were initiated into the Emmetsburg Council of the Knights of Columbus at Mason City. The ceremony marked a family milestone with the Grady brothers joining the fraternal order.
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