No second term doubts for Governor Carroll says paper
The piece argues Gov Carroll deserves reelection and faces no opposition, then veers into social musings about safety and public behavior. It grimly notes a Des Moines woman burned to death while trying to burn leaves and mocks women in danger. It criticizes football and lists various risky activities. It comments on Superintendent Welty, hush-hush get rich schemes, and jokes about real estate activity. It recounts coal theft by youths from Rock Island and contrasts views on stealing from corporations versus individuals. It mocks newspaper coverage and warns readers about sensational motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island Railroad Company
Various Local Notices and Event Advertisements in Belongs With the Democrats Era
A collage of local notices includes sale listings for cows, a cook job advertisement, political commentary from The Reporter, church events and missionary meetings, Bible class notes, upcoming sermons by Rev. Franklin and Bishop Morriston, church fair preparations, a performance by Porter J. White at the Opera House, and a Majestic Souvenir ware promotion at Gaylord and Ross. The items reference Belongs With the Democrats era figures, community organizations, and November 1908 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forward Bible
Benjamin Franklin
Forward
John Sutton
Cummings
Theodore N. Morrison
Grace Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Cora Rhodes
South Sth Street
America
Porter J. White
Opera House
Eerieplain Cocktail Sparks Barroom Chaos
A Houston Post item recounts a man attempting a new eerieplain cocktail at a corner bar. The drink allegedly caused him to sprout feathers and wings, stumble through the street, knock over bottles, and require the fire department before being rescued. The piece preserves a humorous tone and local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoison
Houston Post
A Model Presentation Speech and A Readable Novel Exchange
A dialogue features a college athlete hero and a reader debating the book's plot while another scene shows John Smith leaving Valve after 42 years with a $100 monetary recognition presented by a German supervisor, adding a sentimental note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Valve. Corporation
John
Yeu
Recalled Quips and Jests From Squire Bancroft Era
Anecdotes about actors and playwrights in recent publications recall Sir Squire and Lady Bancroft with wit from H. J. Byron. A provincial landlady retorts to Byron about fleas, and a farmer jokes about a cow swallowing a twenty dollar gold piece while summer boarders enjoy rich milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
Lady Bancroft
H. J. Byron
Byron
Judy
Missing Cashier Tightens Police Watch for $26000 Shortfall
A business man described a missing cashier to Chief of Detectives, noting uncertainty about height but stressing the key fact that the clerk left the business with a $26,000 shortage. Police widen inquiry as details remain scarce.
Bank Property Valuation and Depositor Totals Report
The report shows property values owned by the Bank including real estate and other assets totaling 167671. Focusing on depositor funds, it lists sight deposits 810959.17, demand deposits 227.89, and time deposits 30147 70000.00 10000.00, culminating in a total of 741095.07 with a stated capital stock and other balances.
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Ccc
Bank Statement of Emmett County Bank Distribution of Assets and Liabilities
John P. Kirby as cashier attests a sworn bank statement detailing assets held including cash on hand GOI coin silver bullion and drafts, total assets 224 252 51, liabilities include capital stock deposits overdue payables and surplus fund with $1874 40 on hand after taxes and expenses, notarized by Moxley and witnessed by directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ank
Hesarsbed
Cccsereee &Dlyer
Bulho
Tegal Tender
National Bank
Commercial National Banc
Chicago
Cedar
Esaluts
Binte
Towha Emmet County
Stillman
L. P. Stillman
Seax
B.A. Horton
Emmet County
J. P. Kirby
B. Reed
E. T. Jondrol
SABES
AKDO
Bratk of Laws
Emmett County
John P. Kirby
Founda Lady's Turban Open For Ownership By Frank Van Velter
All accounts not paid by December 1st will be turned to collectors. Koelher & Wilson announce the sale terms and urge owners to contact Frank Van Velter to settle and secure their property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank van Velter
Koehler & Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reiimenna Ace
Plaas
Matherville
Town
Congress
Imaculas
Ommctat Paper of
Matherside and
Carroll
Spirit Lake Beacon
Supt. Welty
Emmetsburg Tribune
Taft
Person & Pricuble
Ketherville
Prep Ware
Eth Street
The
Democrats
Spirit
Lake Beacon
Bro. Funk
Cannontams
Aldricham
Emmetaburg Democrat
Church and Society Notices
Ladies Aid Society of the Federated Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society
Huntington Church
Gaylord & Ross’ Hardware
Faust
Bank of Estherville
H. Rhodes
Holmes
Jack
Dolliver Savings Bank
Iowa
Dolliver
Emmet
Christensen’s
Estherville
China
Mstherville
Therville
Nati Spencer
Perssons
Jno
P. Kirby
Ian Ktt Moxley
John Montgomery
M. K. Whelan
EB. I. Sondro
Kingman Bros. Shoes
Atore Ark
Gaylord & Ross
Vo Janes Martin
Ette Jd. Deck
J. Consigney
Whourit
A. D. Lvl
Buiinet County
Lows
Towit
Armstrong
W. Orin
W. Orim
Kelley-Haines
M. E. Church
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