Governor Harding Proclaims English Language Priority in State
Gov. Harding issues a circular stressing use of English in public life to curb German propaganda amid wartime tensions. He cites Italian, Scandinavian and Bohemian groups' responses, warns against foreign language misuse, and outlines plans for gradually eliminating foreign services in churches and public notices while maintaining English as the main medium.
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Harding
Councils of Defense
Des Moines
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Ministers Sign Loyalty Pledge Under County Proclamation
At a June 15 1918 Orange City meeting chaired by Gerrit Klay county ministers who use foreign languages pledged loyalty to the flag and obedience to laws. They agreed English sermons in public worship on the proclamation day, with ministers signing except Rev Van Dyk who cannot speak English. The committee required flag display at all worship sites to avoid friction and disloyalty.
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Oraige City
van Dyk
Sioux Center
Orange City
James de Pree
G. H. Douwstra
H. D.douwstra
Hi. Douwstra
J. H. Beld
A. Havekamp
A. Wissink
J. Werkman
de Boer
Rev. van Dyk
Gerrit Klay
Regular Teachers Examination Held in Sioux County
Regular teachers examination for Sioux County will occur on Wednesday Thursday and Friday June 26 27 and 28 with two sites at the Orange City courthouse and the Rock Valley high school. Eligible applicants must have twelve weeks Norm training or six months teaching experience and be at least 18 years old by September 1 1915.
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Sioux County
Court House
Orange City
Rock Valley
Whooping cough remedy praised by parent in Indiana
A Peru Indiana mother reports Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy eased her two daughters whooping cough. The endorsement notes the remedy kept the cough loose and easy, delivering quick relief. The message reflects a common early 20th century medicine testimonial.
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Chamberlain
P. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
Pember
Life Training and King Saul Theme at Bouma Church
The M. E. Church notes that Pastor John W Bouma continues the theme Life Gods Training School for Character in next Sundays morning service and presents King Saul Lifes Opportunity in the evening. Sunday School is at 1130 and Epworth League discusses Go-Operation with the Sunday School led by Mr Leonard.
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M. E. Church
John W. Bouma
King Saul
Epworth
Leonard
No Hard Coal for Iowa as Fuel Season Ends
The Fuel Administrator Charles Webster reports Iowa will not receive any hard coal during the present fuel season ending March 31, 1919. Supply being diverted to New England and other states, many families lack soft coal heating options and may be forced to buy soft coal heaters.
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Charles Webster
New England
Moline Universal Tractor Sews Power to Farm Implements
A Moline Universal Tractor attaches directly to plow disc harrow cultivator mower and binder allowing one operator full control from the seat. Delivers up to 12 hp for belt work. Sale by R Kooi Lebaron or ERS Dayton Tire Co Sioux Center.
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R. Kooi
Lebaron
ERS
Dayton -Tire Co
Sioux - Center
Down
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WM. Brink
A. L. Lock, M.D
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Dr.r. Huizenga
Pesar
E “Hospital
DeLaval
F. Schemmer
Bock Valley
Edward
Bargain Store
Postoffice
Roca Valley
L Halstead
W. L. Harding
P.S
Defense Council
Gundert & Gundert
Moline Universal Tractor
Weimer. Bros
Acme Drag Line
Bunting, Carter & Son
Home Bakery
A. G. van der. Meer, Prop
The
Rock Valley Lumber Co
Jonh Bowman
Pioneer Drag Line
Valley Garage
Hessel Roorda
Prop
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