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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
4
The Maurice Times reports criticism over a condensed report of findings by De Boyd and defends public accountability. It notes sympathy for the afflicted and mentions a detailed typewriter report from Dr. Bortl held by the mayor, likely to be published next week.
The city of Nice France operates a simple auto dialing public telephone service now in use for two years and a half with about 2000 subscribers. Users dial without a central operator by placing a finger on a numbered disk at the box which selects the central office channel to reach the desired subscriber.
A ceremonial event presided by the secretary of the interior in South Dakota featured Sioux Indians symbolically repudiating aboriginal traditions. Each participant shot an arrow to mark the moment while a farmer named Gants faced ruin, and the clash with Custer era attitudes is noted as nearly erasing native rights save for one act of acceptance.
A fragmented artistic note highlights Ida-Ilelen and Clare-You as figures of creative pursuit. The text blends odd phrases and invented words, centering on art, expression, and personal passion in a cryptic, diary-like mood.
Fragmentary lines describe a farmer and a judge referencing Eden, Brown Park, and a repeated misstep. readability is limited and no clear event or individuals are confirmed.
Saturday report notes Henry W Brink acquired a new Ford car. Bach Concert Saturday evening featured, with Jake Hiepma listed as a business visitor in Sioux City on Wednesday.
Prices from Warmers Elevator show standard Wheat and Barley values. Ike Laymes visited Orange City on Wednesday while Mrs Minnie Chenhall renovates her home. Hawkins and Fred Jahn stopped by from Ireton and Sioux City respectively. Miss Widen Doherty of Rock Valley visits relatives. For sale Poland China boars from John A. Muilenburgz 41.
The Maurice Public School will open September 4 1916 with age restrictions for enrollment. Local residents and visitors are listed, including the Jegnis Finns, the Beavers, and various families visiting at Linnan and Mieras homes. Typhoid fever cases are noted as stabilizing, with few new infections. Many community members are mentioned visiting, hospitalizations, and travel to Primghar and Orange City. A new serial story begins this issue of the Times.
Activities include visits between families in LeMars and Sioux City with attendance at the A M Days home. Families travel between Doon Sioux Center and Sioux City and baby born to Henry Santema. Several residents and guests are listed with brief travel and visitation notes.
Community items include visits by Jake Riepma and Miss Kate Lyuch in Sioux City, typhoid deaths of Harriet Wiersma and illness of a young brother in Monrea SD, and various visitors to Monrose SD, Orange City, Hull, and Hawarden. A large sale by Henry Warntjes begins Aug 26, church services by Me Wig Schuelke, weathered lightning at Jake Meyliniks, and travel notes of residents visiting relatives in Minnesota and The Dakotas.
A quotation notes rapid advances in telephone technology with a witty jab about women and mirrors reflecting social expectations. The remark by Tadelo Blade hints at widespread adoption and public curiosity about new communication devices.
The article notes most tin ore sources are stationary or shrinking. Bolivia stands out as a country offering promised permanence and future growth. It mentions admiration for innovating storytellers and contrasts them with the act of catching fish.
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