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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
3
The Estherville Vindicator criticizes a Republican stance on railroad legislation and rail company fortunes. It notes the Interstate Commerce Commission report shows rising earnings and surpluses, while questioning Senator Dolliver's allegiance to Governor Cummins and hinting at electoral risk.
The platform urges a special session to revise tariff schedules but not lower them. Revision is proposed to move upward, a pattern attributed to Republicans over the past forty years. The text endorses protectionist allies and warns against enemies of reform.
The item reports on Thomas E Bison claiming to work on a lie detecting machine for aerial navigation. It notes a plan from 1898 by Bro Mayne and the writer to buy two Edison heirs devices for a world trip, but orders were overlooked and urgency is stated.
The text argues Walter Wellman lacks appetite for Arctic ice this year after trying it last August. It lauds him as a brilliant writer and journalist who should stick to his pen, noting a man cannot excel in everything.
The article praises the wouldbe aerial navigators for their good time and fair show of accomplishing real value in coming years. It declares this an age of achievement and anticipates material development over the next fifty years.
The piece argues Illinois Republicans fight among themselves as much as their Iowa brethren and urges amending state Primary laws instead of abolishing them. It says all preferences should be respected in nominations and officer selections, noting the old caucus system made this difficult.
Question raised about the former stump speaker who claimed that foreigners paid the tariff taxes. Has he changed his stance or has public opinion silenced him?
The forthcoming Rockefeller book is rumored to be bound in cloth. If Miss Ida Tarbell approves the binding pass, a copy will be satisfactory regardless of exact binding style.
The skeleton of a colossal sea serpent was discovered in Kansas, a find that follows decades of reports of monstrous serpentine reptiles in the Sunflower State. The piece recounts ongoing debates among progressives and stand patters, urging continued scrapping and habit formation, with notes on the difficulty of breaking long-standing practices.
A communication from Ailes J. Ryan of Eammetsburg Iowa urges voters in Palo Alto County to back direct senatorial elections. The letter cites the Denver convention plank, targets the Senate, and argues for Bryan’s pledge to call an extra session to enact reforms, accusing the Senate of opposing labor interests and wealth influence.
The week ended with light to moderate rainfall across the state raising soil moisture. Rain delayed threshing slightly but will reduce loss as shock threshing nears completion. Beneficial rain supports corn crop maturation and fall plowing. peach yields and staple crops listed. pastures and meadows show strong growth.
Premier Laurier of Canada opposes a woolen clothing tariff saying Dominion residents in a cold climate would bear the burden for few manufacturers. He would not make a good Republican as he fails to recognize foreigners pay the tariff on woolen goods.
Mr Higsen the Independence League candidate for president is described as a skilful violinist and likely to familiarize with Hearst music. The piece comments on Iowa stand patters and Secretary Taft facing difficulties holding a stable platform as it wobbles.
The writer tours Kerry noting scenic beauty and criticising landlordism. Derrynane House in ruins is described alongside O Connell the great advocate for liberty. A Rhode Island born American guides visitors through the home and its rich silver and mahogany gifts.
Property sale announced for Em Matsburg Second ward including residence and two lots now occupied by the father. House features finishing, cellar, large outbuildings, cistern and city water. Addressed to Mr L Warble Milford Iowa and references Frank Woods.
Absence of correspondent left blank last week while a list of attendees from Curlew and nearby towns appears. Rail and rural route staff updates, visitors from Emmetsburg Cedar Falls Fort Dodge and Plainview are noted along with school reopening plans and local residents’ comings and goings.
Mrs Dr Fitz of Spirit Lake visited relatives over Sunday. Emmetsburg visitors Ed Banta and Bert Alantz came Friday. Maggie McNally of Emmetsburg visited her parents this week. R R Blair and Vera Lawler of Larchwood came for a short visit at the Minger home. Dell Minger accompanied them home for an extended stay. Helen Dunn of Cedar Rapids visited ALT Frre home Sunday. Audrey Biser of Clarence and Vera Brainard of Olin arrived to begin teaching Monday. Shim family visited Humboldt Sunday. Fred Finer and Booneh Martin of Roanoke Illinois visited relatives Friday. Ed Biederman of Bagley Wisconsin visited relatives here several days. Herman and Wm Anderegg attended a funeral in Guttenberg Ta. Franklin Minger returned from Wisconsin Monday.
An official from Mallard Savings Bank in Palo Alto County files a sworn financial statement detailing assets including cash on hand and coins, deposits, discounts, and property. The document lists liabilities, capital stock, and funds due to depositors, ending with attestations by the bank’s vice president and cashier.
Miss Agnes Spies visited Estherville on Saturday. Juba Montgomery went to Emmetsburg on Monday. Several locals attended the Minnesota state fair in St Paul this week. James Cullen returned Sunday from Keokuk County. Wildey was in St Paul on business last week. Miss Pingrey came down from Estherville on Saturday.
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