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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
3
A reader argues that guaranteed bank deposits would prevent panics and stabilize prices for hogs and farm goods, warning that a few financiers could trigger chaos without such guarantees. The piece urges farmers to support Tait for president over Bryan to avoid risk to banking laws.
Article notes Joe Cannon speaker of the house and Sunny Jim Sherman urging voters in Illinois to back their leadership. Longworth, Roosevelt son in law, assists. It argues progressive Republicans should oppose Taft and Sherman and Cannon, claiming anti trust reform would fail in the house.
The county superintendent’s decision on temporarily losing the South Side school was sustained by the board and the attorney general says no consent was needed. Miss Donovan may appeal to the state superintendent. Evidence is public property and may be examined by any interested party. The Tribune emphasizes concise truth over full trial records and promises to limit space while informing readers.
The piece raises questions on direct election of senators, railroad pricing, campaign finance disclosure, tariff levels, and antitrust price controls. It asks why Candidate Taft should answer these points and where progressive Republicans truly stand on reforms versus party platform opposition.
Mee Monnett, former Ohio attorney general and target of a Standard Oil dispute, campaigns for W. J. Bryan. He reportedly refused a $500,000 Rockefeller offer, sparking questions about motives as Taft leads in his home state. Voters are urged to pause and reflect.
A political column accuses a Democrat of manipulating petitions and selecting counsel to mislead the board, while noting the Republican Chicago convention platform rejected Roosevelt's policies. It critiques reform tactics, urges accountability, and questions banking guarantees for borrowers versus depositors.
The text notes Republican opposition in South Dakota and Kansas to depositor guarantees for banks. It mentions President Roosevelt's reaction to Taft and alleges Bryan exposes trust support for Taft. It also claims corporations understand their advertisements.
Mrs Mary Catharine O Meara died at her daughter Mrs Mary B Joyce home in Emmetsburg after a stroke left her dependent for two years. Services were held at St Thomas church and a high mass was celebrated by several priests. Burial moved to Lansing Iowa where a solemn service followed. Born December 8 1829 in Weymouth Nova Scotia she married Michael O Meara in 1850 and later moved to Detroit Lansing and Emmetsburg. Surviving are her daughter and son L J O Meara of Minneapolis and other relatives.
The county fair drew solid crowds with best attendance Thursday and overall receipts near $1,700. Exhibits across grains, livestock, crafts, and a temporary Emmetsburg band impressed, while officials credit Supt. Lille Patton and volunteers for a successful fair. Races featured trot and pace events with times around 2:22 to 2:35, and local baseball results include Mallard beating Graettinger 1–0 and Nevada topping Great Oak 7–3 with further games Friday.
A. W. Homier, prominent farmer near Dayton, died from injuries after a runaway caused by an automobile. The car halted then the horse bolted, turning a corner and crashing the buggy into a telegraph pole. Homier was thrown fifteen feet, striking his head and fracturing his skull.
In Regina and surrounding districts the article highlights growth, infrastructure, and agriculture. It describes Arcola Souris Brandon Portage la Prairie Winnipeg and other towns with elevators, mills, banks, and rail links. It gives Manitoba and Saskatchewan statistics on population, crops, and industry, noting railway expansion and resource wealth.
The writer recounts a seven day stay in Rome seeking a private audience with Pope Pius X. He explains the process, noting no fee for access, the Vatican letter system, and the crowd of about three hundred attending the September 2 meeting. The piece highlights the pope’s health, kindness, and warm reception, especially to Venetians and others from around the world.
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