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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
The letter by W. Branagan cites President Roosevelt denouncing religious bigotry in public office contests. It praises rights of conscience and urges voters to back upright public servants, condemning appeals to ecclesiastical allegiance. Included are reflections on Taft Cannon and Roosevelt era politics, with local commentary on party dynamics and national figures.
The Town legislature plans a special session a week from Tuesday to pick a CS senator with Governor Cummins as the candidate. Roosevelt will join the Outlook on March 5 as a writer and contributor, planning weekly letters from Africa and signing his articles.
The text quotes Mayra disparaging Cylinder members as poor republicans while expressing approval of their rivals. It notes Iowa Republicans can cast thirteen electoral votes for William H. Taft, but eastern states will decide the speaker of the house. It then urges the Town delegation in Washington to prove their courage by opposing Uncle Jos Gannon.
The speaker urges Republicans to target bad trusts while sparing the good ones. He calls for Mr. Tait to pursue law and order and business stability, echoing John D. Rockefeller’s language.
A fragment suggests five minutes of anger can harm health more than a week of hard work, offering insight into why women experience pain health challenges.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes William J. Bryan as a brilliant and magnetic orator with a spotless personal life, admired by millions. It argues his ambitions were legitimate, that his policies would endure alongside Roosevelt and Taft, and that another defeat would bring no bitterness.
Mr Patrick O Conner and Miss Lizzie Conlon of Great Oak township were united in marriage at Assumption church yesterday morning officiated by Very Rev J M Smith. John Conner was best man and Mittie Miller bridesmaid. A reception followed at the Conlon brothers home. The couple will live on the Thomas Egan farm. The bride is praised as a fine young woman and a friend to many. the groom is described as thrifty and exemplary. The Democrat extends best wishes for health and happiness.
Thomas Burns longtime Keokuk resident dies at 1:95 a m Tuesday at 418 A street after over two years with palsy. Born January 23, 182? in Kilkenny Ireland he moved from Dubuque to Keokuk with Mary Broderick. He worked as fireman on river steamboats and later for Coey Packing. Catholic in St Peters church. Survived by son John and daughter Mary in Keokuk and Thomas Tuite of New York, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He valued children and community kindness. funeral arrangements not stated. Also notice concerns Emmetsburg sewer assessment plats and property lists with deadlines for objections.
Mrs Monroe Johnson went to Spencer for a district Degree of Foner convention. Mrs Kester of Humboldt visited the Johnsons this past week. A well attended dance at Cylinder drew Emmetsburg visitors. The Dupharas performed with novel features and good audience response. The Lyceum course at Biamersburg is praised for its splendid selections.
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