County Republicans Endorse Coolidge
The Sioux County Republican Convention in Orange City on February 23 1924 endorsed Calvin Coolidge for president and adopted resolutions praising his honesty and leadership. Delegates were chosen to attend the State Convention and a committee prepared names from townships for further delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Orange City
Chas
Wm. Hutchinson
Alton
W. A. Winterstein
Hawarden
H. W. Pereboom
Reading
Calvin Coolidge
Congress
W. D. Boies
S. A Lincoln
John Boeyink
Sioux Center
Lloyd Ball
Wm Hutchinson
Nassau
Gerrit Klay
Andrew Ring
J. C. Pryde
Sheridan
Henry DeJong
Eggs Taken in Trade at Local Market Prices
Market brief notes eggs were accepted in trade at Home Bakery and Grocery Store. The listing records current market value as the basis for barter transactions. No additional participants or figures provided.
American fashion brigadier Miss Nander retools dressmaking
Miss Caroline Nander of New York and late of London comments on girls from different nations and reveals her rise from a Buffalo inheritance to a self-made dressmaker. She discarded the mannequin, built a showroom, and now runs a thriving shop with fifteen employees while studying English and French styles in Europe.
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Caroline Nander
New York
London
Benoglish
Miss Nander
Buffalo
Nander
Europe
St. Louis
Censor Warns Play Could Corrupt Youth
A censor scolds a author for a play about a minister and reformer claiming the ending could exert criminal influence on the young as the two men leave a hotel after dining without paying their bill. The author defends the work noting it is his best.
His Chance and a Corkscrew Request
Mrs. Bibbles questions Mr. Bibbles about hurrying to John Jagsby’s house to deliver a corkscrew. He cites the request while she argues that such indecision proves why women are unfit to lead armies and handle rapid business decisions.
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Mrs. Bibbles
John Jagsby
Mr. Bibbles
Looky Gul Threat Echoes in Clapboard Springs
A Clapboard Springs resident warns a persistently courting young man to stay away or face being shot. The exchange ends with the suitor asserting his intent to force a marriage, while the resident vows self defense and threats.
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Ozarks
Clapboard Springs
Waitress Apologizes After Ketchup Spill at Rapid-fire Diner
In a crowded Rapid-fire restaurant Heloise the waitress spills ketchup on a customer’s trousers. The customer Sandstorm Smith from Rampage responds with casual forgiveness while a paper notes the mishap. The outlet Country Gentleman cites the scene.
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Heloise
Sandstorm Smith
Rampage
Timely Hint Staylate Alarm Clock in Hall
A brief exchange on sleep routines featuring Miss Weerle and Staylate. Staylate asks who in the family rises at midnight, and Miss Weerle replies that Papa does if she hasn’t gone to bed yet.
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Miss Weerle
Staylate
Boston’ Transcript
Unusual kindness to bugs sparks protest in Santa Barbara
The Humane Society of Santa Barbara protests selling Mest can jumping beans, arguing the sun warmed larvae show cruel behavior. The piece argues skepticism toward insect cruelty campaigns and urges focus on real animal welfare.
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Humane Society
Humane Society of
Santa Barbara
Cal
Washington Star
There’s One From Home Bet Ends With a Slap
A New Jersey man boasted that Utah mosquitoes were weak compared with those at home. To prove it, he allowed bites for ten minutes. At nine, he remained still until a Utah man burned his back, forcing a slap. The Utah man claimed victory with the phrase there’s one from home.
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New Jersey
Utah
East
Helium Price Plunges After U.S. Entry Into Field
Dr. Leon I. Shaw of the U S Bureau of Mines cites a dramatic drop in helium from 3500 dollars per cubic foot to 10 cents within three months after the United States began production. He discusses the liquefaction of gases and potential uses for helium and describes discoveries and developments in the field.
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United States
Leon I. Shaw
United States Bureau of Mines At
Washington
Doctor Shaw
Lifeboats On Leviathan Get Radio Equipment
Two lifeboats on the mam moth liner Leviathan receive complete radio outfits. Each 35 foot boat is powered by a 75 horsepower engine. Antennas extend 80 feet with a 70 meter wave. They can send messages at least 50 miles. If successful, more liners may follow.
Newsboy Gaffe at Hamlet Performance
Reporters recount two newsboys watching Hamlet. In the final scenes the newsboy exclaims that the time must have been “for extras” after Hamlet, Laertes, the king, the queen and Hamlet die from poison and duel wounds.
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Hamlet
Laertes
King
Golly
Jim
Mutual Admiration Exchange in Quick Dialogue
A brief exchange shows a playful moment as he compliments her eyes and she teases about his taste. The punchline reveals mutual admiration with a light, flirty tone.
Suspicion About Rain Prayer Practice Arises
A farmer notes a boy showed strong religious interest last summer. He suspects the boy thought praying for rain was more restful than watering the garden with a can.
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Farmer Corntessel
One Way to Save It in a Scots Hospital Remark
Dialogue from a Scots scene features Wullie recounting his hospital visit and doctors removing his appendix. A humorous jab notes the misfortune of doctors taking everything and the quip about saving it in his wife’s name.
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Wullie
Community Notices and Local Movements The Reporter
The Sheridan Township Board met at Farmers Savings Bank. The Schildhauer family will move to a new farm near Rock Rapids Iowa. The Joe DeJong sale yielded about 350 dollars with Ben Meylink as auctioneer. After March 1 William Bothof will rent a farm in Sibley Iowa. Mr and Mrs Henry Kroese welcome a baby boy born last week Friday. Both mother and child are reported well.
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Carl Schildhauer
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Reporter
K. W. Kootman
Railroad Street
Joe DeJong
Ben Meylink
Paul McCrum
William Bothof
Sibley
Sanborn
Henry Kroese
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Jacob van Zwol
Coolidge
Boies
THE
United Presbyterian Church
W. T. McConnell
C. U
Christ
Ladies Aid
Arthur Miller
Bugs
Henry
Poland
China
Henry Farm
Sheldon
Farrow
R. C. Henry
J. A. Benson
E. S. Barker
Sheldon Savings Bank
Sheldon, la
Larchwood
K. P. Oqehmke
Larchwood, Iowa
Vanden Brink’s
Sheridan Township Board of Trustees
Farmers Savings Bank
Milwaukee Road
Montana
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Chicago
Chicago Milwaukee & St.Paul Railway
Puget Sound
Alwaukel
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