Trusts and tariffs spark heated editorial exchange
The Sioux City News reprints criticism of trust busting profits and Supreme Court restraint, juxtaposed with labor and migration debates about skilled foreign workers. A Burlington dispatch notes Taft endorsement in First Town District as political context, recalling 1908 election results in that district.
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Supreme Court
Remaarka William Ellin
Searchlight
W. S. Kenyon
Burlington
Sioux City Journal
Taft
First Town
Republican Central Committee
Wm. B. Allison
United States
Cummins
Lacey
Debated Endorsements Stir Iowa District Reach
The article weighs district sentiment on endorsements for Cummins and notes Joyce William Hutchinson declining a congressional bid. Hutchinson explains public duties and personal contentment as reasons, while observers discuss shifting support from June to November and the impact on the district’s political balance.
Bankers League Urges Federal Banking Reforms
The National Heathers League promotes cooperation over centralization and opposes Wall Street control. It backs liquid, uniformly treated banking for all banks, elastic currency, and a home discount market. Iowa organizers aim for 10,000 members, with Des Moines offices and ties to the National Citizens' League led by John V. Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Banke
Wall Street
Heaathers League
League
Congress
Iowa
Iowa State
Fleming Building
Des Moines
National Citizens’ League
John V. Farrwell
Chitapo
District newspaper loyalties and long tenure in office
The News notes district papers denouncing the congressman include editors who ran unsuccessfully for postmaster in their towns. The INDEX backed Hon. E. H. Hubbard in four campaigns, while opposing long tenure. Hubbard has held office longer than his two immediate predecessors. Hon. J. &. Struble, the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IndEx
E. H. Hubbard
Hubbard
J. &. Struble
George Scott Nominated for Congress in June Primaries
In a detailed local opinion piece readers are urged to support George C. Scott for Congress over incumbents and rivals. The author argues Scott, a farmer and self-made candidate, offers principled leadership, better service to farmers, and a reliable record, contrasting him with fellow contenders and criticizing others for political maneuvering and broken promises. The article cites primary timing and political context.
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Mth Laws
George J. Perkins
Lot Thomas
Blubbard
Struble
Alan
Oa Yi
Postminsters
Buena Vista County
Lyon County
George C. Scott
George €. Scott
Congress
Sioux Center and Nearby towns social notes and visits
Local residents visit relatives and attend events across Sioux Center Maurice Hull Sheldon Maurice Edgerton Edgerton Minnesotta and Orange City. Senator Kenyon plans a visit to Sioux Center on Saturday evening March Std. Several families travel for funerals visits and disease recovery. A high school basket social raises over 30 dollars. Rev DePree spoke at the Second Reformed Church with upcoming talk by Rev Ros from Erie Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Kenyon
Sioux Center
Local Social Roundup From Huli News Items
A series of social notices and visits from Huli News cover trips to San born Orange City and Boyden, county seat business, Masons from Boyden, visits to Inwood and Doon, and gatherings at the California settlement. Engagements and weddings are announced for Andrew Brummer with Gertie Gritters and William VanderKooi with Anna De Groot, plus a Valentine social at the American Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Brummer
Misa Gertie Gritters
William VanderKooi
Anna de Groot
Richard Bos Weds Minnie Vogelaur in Local Farm Home
At the home of Mr and Mrs D Bos last Wednesday their eldest son Richard married Minnie Vogelaur with Rev Lubbers officiating. The groom hails from a respected local family while the bride, an orphan, has lived with her brother in law Halph Cleverings. They will begin housekeeping on the farm now occupied by the groom’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prooms
Mrr
Card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bos
The Bos family expresses heartfelt thanks to kind friends and neighbors who helped during illness and sorrow. They wish that others in need receive similar generous aid and comfort from the Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bos
Sermons at Local Churches Next Sunday
The American Reformed Church announces morning services on Sunday with the subject The Chief and Highest End of Man and an evening talk Jesus Cleaning the Temple. Sunday School at 10 am CG BE at 6 30 pm No and Yes topic. Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church invites all to services next Sunday February 18 at 2 pm with friends welcome.
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American Reformed Church
Jesus
Ladies’ Aid Society
Merrill
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Zion’s Evangelical Luthern Church
Gort Ships Household Goods to Sanborn Farm Nearby
Albert Gort loaded his household goods yesterday and shipped them to Sanborn near a rented farm. Joe Hoeven and others attended Will DeBruin’s funeral in Hospers. DeBruin’s death followed a self-inflicted action on Monday. Mrs. A. S. Lipma and daughter Nel lie and relatives in Hull plan to move to North Dakota soon, likely Bowman county. An Illustrated sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday drew a crowded house. Rev. O. P. Mudler praised the sermon and stereopticon. Miss Edith Winch’s rendition of the Holy City was praised.
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Albert Gort
Sanborn
Joe Hoeven
Will DeBruin
Hospers
DeBruin
St. Paul
Minnesota
A. S. Lipma
Nellie
Hull
Sioux County
North Dakota
Bowman County
O. P. Mudler
Holy City
Edith Winch
INDEX History Marks Thirty Four Years Of Publication
Volume 34, No. 1 notes the INDEX entering its thirty fourth year. It recalls early beginnings in 1679 at Patternonville now Hull and traces ownership through H. C. Wood Gus Satterlee B. H. Parsplin J. W. Tamplin C. N. Sawyer to the present editor.
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Hales
Patternonville
Hull
DL. A. W. Perkine
H.C. Wood
Colorado
Gus Satterlee
B. H. Parsplin
SiMr—Penplin-shaneedtte
Vander Schaaf TeSlaa Wedding at TeSlaa Home
At the TeSlaa home in Feb 1912 James Vander Schaaf and Dore Geziena TeSlaa wed with Rev DeJonge officiating. The bride, modest and accomplished, joins a sturdy husband as guests enjoyed a day reception and evening party.
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Mra
G. J. TeSlaa
Afr
James Vander Schaaf
Mies Dore Geziena TeSlaa
Wa. W. DeJonge
Vander Schaaf
D. J. VanderSchaaf
VanderSchaaf
Miss Te- Slan
James
Local family to celebrate gifts and joy at old home farm
The article notes recipients of Velutable presents and says they will be at home to their friends at the old home farm north of town after Marehloth. The INDEX joins their mary relatives and friends in wishing them joy and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Home Farm
Marehloth
Index
Mary
Public Sale Near Huff by Owner Den Hairrog
On account of old age and moving from Hud the owner will sell at public sale at his home half a mile east of Huff on the south road. Sale Saturday February 24 beginning at 10 o clock. Chattel property includes a 13 year old mule a fresh cow a top buggy a single harness a road cart a wheel barrow a grindstone grass mower hay rake a 24 horsepower saw mill engine and many farm tools plus household furniture and chickens. Terms cash under 210, over 10 years on bankable notes with interest. Residence for rent and information at the Firat National Bank.
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Huff
South Road
Chattle
Jarater
den Hairrog
Wilken
Weir
Firat National Bank
Farm Auction near Rock Valley Sets Sale of Cattle and Gear
Gelt at public auction on the farm one mile west and four tenths mile south of Rock Valley. The sale lists 26 cattle and calves including one registered jersey, 12 hogs, 1210 bushels of corn, select hog pen furniture, a large Art Garland base burner, Delaval cream separator, wagons, harness, and all farm machinery. Terms are 12 months with interest. sale starts at low noon. Auctioneer and owners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Heroes
Pree Jones
Be.t. Stuckslager
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G. Maris
Calla
Promygtty
C. L. Beach
Dental Surgery Hall
Boyden
Maytish
Ulolland
Germao
Weite
Photie M. Vaanwyr
L. W. van Wt
Tinkl
Dows
S. S, Robyn
Aote
Charles C, Sawyer
Ocheyedan Press
Anothen Rillion
Sioux City
Bill Taft
Lawrence
Iron and Steel
Joyce William Hutchinson
National Congress
Tuether
Ime
Gaynor
Gorreap
Kipek’s
Hang Degan
Lreton
Martin, Pring Home
N. Wanagengar
Orange City
Dan—Aleeoest
Greanlauthe, Minnesota
Frienda Hare
Etta DeKrasi
Hopan
Erama Aalfa
Maurice
Akron
A. VanWeerhe
Mauricés
Bngineas
Miss DeJonge
Sheldon
Mrs. R. C. DeJonge
Jno. Monw
J. Monw
Walhof
R. C. Jongewaard
Mrs. N. Walraven
Ireton
Mieras
Minnie Heusinkveld
Wm. Drasayom
Harrison, South Dakota
H. DeHaan
Vis & Arendsen
DePree and
Bruina
Gerrit Klein
Edgerton
W. de Kraai
Carrie Sehut
Neal Mouw
J. Wiekamp
Bemis
South Dakota
J. DePree
Second Reformed Church
Ros
Erie
Ninois
Dries Eppinga
H. Yellinga
Joan DeRoster
Tacob DeBoer
Lode
W. W. Abel
W. Warren
Hodge
Doon
WS. Newwelli
California
Rowans
Mina Mawgie VanderSchaaf
Newkirk
C. N. Sawyer
Mra. Sawyer
Anul
Howard Anderson
Madison
Howard
Afts
Anderson
Tote
Isu Misa Whitehead
Ind
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Soath Barca
C. S. Harmas
Pointa
Trebert Saeger
Robert
C. B
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H. J. Huibregtse
Douma
Cecelia Gronwold
Floyd Spencer
Margaret VerSteeg
Bos
Mutual Telephone Co
TeSlaa
Varder Schaaf
Nettinga
First National Bank
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