County seat relocation debated in Sioux County court house plan
The article argues for a public discussion on bonding Sioux County for a new court house, asserting the current structure is unsafe. It notes Orange City leadership supports the move but emphasizes countywide interest and the need to protect records, urging residents to consider a countywide vote. It defends the press support as principled and not business-driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Orange City
Impex
Ori
Drought Strains Iowa. Crop Prospects Dim Across State
Iowa faces its worst drought week of the season with temperatures spiking to around 100 degrees and winds up to a mile per hour. Farmers report dry pastures and damaged potatoes flax and late millet while hopeful signs appear in Welter wheat oats and barley yields. a letter from James Davidson’s supporters notes political coverage as well.
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Euven Dugrecy
Thea
Iowa
Seemia
Inege
Hull and area news brief with trades and events
Local Hull notes report business exchanges at Hull and Rock Valley, new drug goods arriving at Beckman and Rowe, and a flour and feed store opening. Socials include family visits, a baby boy born near Hull, a boys defeat in Valley, and a piano soloist visiting. A baseball game, a picnic, and community items run through the week with general updates.
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Smith & Albertsons
Misa gSalie Hoeppney
Sheldon
Trumbe
Rock Valley
Hull
Beckman
Willermian
Ne & Rowes
Hall
Hawarden
Sioux Center
Tom Miller
Canton
Grout
Rock Rapids
Benty
Ake
Gerrit Holstein
D. Valder Sehaaf
W. E. Swafford
Leonora B. Swafford
Rose
Kate Yuckey
Sioux City Journal
Chas. Gatfield
Canby, Minn
Scott Hamblin
Ridgeway
Penn
Scoatt Warrington
Harrington
Nail
Rock Valley Post and Corps
Iilter Place
Dumocrais
Edo Merrill
Sherif Schapp
Llutt
Colump
Jon Koester
Kerser
Sheiden
Flamington & Imbregise
You Melt Me Tired Phrase Sparks Social Debate
A 19th century critique decries the slang You Melt Me Tired used by young ladies. It attributes the origin to the demi monde and accuses women of refining speech while overusing trivial phrases.
Editorial tensions over suffrage and populism in a small paper
The piece criticizes supporters of universal suffrage and mocks the Populist party leaders while praising figures like Susan B Anthony. It notes shifts in leadership at the Larchwood Leader and contemplates Frank Creglow’s political alignment and potential candidacy, highlighting distrust of opportunistic motives.
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Iypexx
Pioneer .Press
Lypex
Mary Ellen Lease
Kansas
Debs
Susan H. Anthony
Dutage
Mary
Ellen Lease
Ulls
Bro. Sawyer
Larchwood
Frank Creglow
Sheldon Eagle
Charlie i
Iocac
Losey
Union
Dubs
Suversign
Aitgeld
Creglow
Frank
Ivans
Romance price cut sparks surge in sales and new editions
A dramatic price drop for Romance from 25 to 10 cents triggers immediate sales jump with four July issues needed to meet demand. Publisher Romance Publishing Company Clinton Ball Astor Pace New York ships at ten cents. Local notes mention residents, scholarships, and community updates in Hull Sioux County Iowa with multiple names and events.
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Romance Publishing Company
Clinton Ball
Astor Pace
New York
W. C. Garrison
Rock Valley
Callison
Hull
Ake
Bau- Mann
Buck Valley
Hall
Local car pet weaver shop advertises warp and low prices
A short ad invites customers to visit a car pet weaver near the Academy building, offering various warp items and noting low prices. The location is one block north and half a block east of the Academy.
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Prerces
Academy
Railroad Excursions On The GC M St Paul Railways
The GC M and St Paul railway offers excursion tickets at one and one third fares for round trips to Latross Inter-State Fair September 3–19, Southern Minnesota Fair in Rochester September 8–10, Qskoskh Fair and Exposition September 8–14, Davenport Fair and Exposition September 14, Minnesota State Fair Yamline Minnesota September 10–17, and St Joseph Fair and Races September 8.
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St. Paul B
Minnesota
Yamline
Mins
St. Joseph
September events and local notes from Mitchel and Sioux Falls
The excerpt lists events like the Corn Bell Exposition in Mitchel September 17 to 22 and the Kansas City Inter-State Fair October 1 to 8. It notes a petition urging an immediate council meeting on resuming water works, mentions John Burnip visiting Sioux Falls after a stay with his parents in Barley, and reports Harry Beckman breaking his arm again while with his father in Qaceda County, the third or fourth such injury.
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John Burnip
Hall
Sioux Falls
Barley
Harry Beckman
Qaceda County
Prain
Why Do Men Have No End Of Funny Ways Either
A New York Journal piece mocks gender stereotypes by listing why both men and women appear vain or hypocritical in daily routines. It contrasts women’s “unanswerable questions” with men’s equally odd habits, toning down excess with humorous curiosity.
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Bobsit
Her &Ex
Kittern
Wvoman
Hera
Sweateider
Matory
Eticha
New York Journal
Sioux City Euter State Pair and Fair Travel Notice
Fragmentary notice lists routes to the Iowa State Fair with August to September travel details. Mentions Bloouds mixed paints selling at Grisellit Wilkin son's and bicycle repairs by I. Be Harrington. Beams about Dry Goods and Groceries stock invoicing and loans by NAG. 0 Coad.
For Sale and Notices From Hemet Area Adverts
For sale and public notices include farm listings and feed services. Want ads solicit buyers for improved farms in a well settled region and offer free particulars and publications. Also mentions fresh milch cow six years old, woodwork help wanted and ground/feed delivery notices. Local shops advertise wall paper patterns and a job opening for a competent housemaid.
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FLI. Whitney
St. Paul
Minn
Furniture store advertisement for carpets and designs
An antique shop notice from J. Wy, Sin & Son promoting carpets, wall decorations, and new designs. It highlights latest patterns and wood furniture pieces available at their street location with emphasis on quality and style.
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Dr. Coady Drug Store
God
Winetown Shadys
Furnture
J. Wy, Sin & Son
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Jaterin
Iowa Soldiers’ Home
Marshaltown
Page County
Sherndoah
Pulp
CG. L. Davidson
C. L. Davidson
Board of Commissionera
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Raterin
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Ioubatibe Patterson
Outta Thirklson
Tullis
Ab Beckman
Wintacmanda & Rowe
Smith & Albertson
Academy Block
Jas. Walters
Bigelow
D.‘T. Cain
Qur
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Holstein District
Mutton
Robert Raines
Independence
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Tidnes
Berg
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Tawaity Republcan
Robert E. Gackett
Sioux City
Bob Sackett
Dés Moines
Ar. Davidson
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W. Tinsley
Sheldon & Ireland
Congregational Church of
Hill
Biuday School
Teanhefa Institute
A. Wo Tick
A. E. Shattuck
H.W. Olmatest
Tia
Lillia M. Jenney
Wall
Anna van Worgen
Phorbe Jodson
Jennie Hiedeman
Jessie Hoff
Faustina Boyminn
Calista V. Jansen
Pearl Lantz
Edna L. Hall
Mary A. McCabe
Ispex
Jomess Anderson
Alres
Cha’s. Sims
Ann Snag
Frank Cook
Ar. Davenport
Jas. Hanley
C. Kortney
L. Klimouskey
Gorden McGac
EB. McElroy
L. Wieger
H. L. Swatford
Aly
Alain Street
Kata Koewoll
Unt
Travenport Fair and Exposition
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Corn Bell Exposition
Mitchel. D
Kansas City
Pallay Parada
Luwa
Blooud
Grisellit
Wilkinson's
I. Be.” Harrington
Inick
Amounia
Sime Don & Tredand
J. M.settie & Son
Jd. MM. Sertie & Son
State Bank of Irak
Doblidigg
Puriees Echeayi
Alda
Garver
China
Beckman, Wintermantel & Rowe
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