Sioux County Urges Support For Harrington In Ninth District
Sioux County residents are urged to back Harrington for Congress to counter Cap Swanson. The Bee notes Swanson’s campaigning in valleys and hillsides while Harrington serves in Washington. A county merchants association is forming, with W C Kooiman named chair to promote local trade, fair practices, and regional growth.
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Sioux County
Washington
Harrington
A. F
Cap) Swanson
Bee
Cap
Swanson
Buena Vista
Sac Counties
Vince
Guy Gillette
Senator Gillette
W. C. Kooiman
Rock Valley
Kooiman
The Bee Thanks Rock Valley Readers and Backers
The new publisher of The Bee thanks the many friends who paid subscriptions this month and others who showed goodwill. Money is tight, but community support keeps the paper strong. The Bee pledges service to Rock Valley and cooperation with churches schools and businesses. Come to Rock Valley.
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The
Bee
Rock Valley
Desperate Sioux County Seeks County Merchants Group
A long‑standing need in Sioux county has been an effective county merchants or trade association. After two decades, business leaders feel the formation is finally within reach and may soon unite local merchants under a formal group.
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Sioux County
Free Trade and Farmers Bank on Cheap Labor
A farmer argues that feeding 10 cent corn to 3 cent hogs proves profits depend on large hog volumes. The piece criticizes W H Marriott of Sioux City for favoring free trade with Europe, warning it would depress prices, shutter factories, and hurt farmers, labor, and industry. It rails at tariff walls and government controls, praising the old-school stance against regulation.
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W. H. Marriott
Sioux City Grain Exchange
Europe
Mr. Marriott
Marriott
Weather, health, and a long war for a small town
A rambling column describes a mild drizzle failing to moisten ground, an Indian summer, and a big draft lottery on Tuesday. It notes Karl Tank’s recurring injuries, a farm life ethic, a humorous stream metaphor, a trip by Welter Kooiman and Fred De Jong to the south and into Mexico, border exams, and political opinions about Henry Wallace versus the Willkie ticket. It ends with a simplified voter guide and how to mark the ballot.
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Welter Kooiman
Fred de Jong
Gulf of Mexico
Walt
Fred
Mexico
South
Henry Wallace
Willkie
Chinch Bugs Move Toward Winter Quarters
Iowa State entomologist Dr. Carl J. Drake reports chinch bugs are migrating to winter quarters as they search for grass to hibernate. A November statewide survey will cover 50 to 70 counties with federal aid sought. results due mid December to aid farmers in planning crops.
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Carl J. Drake
Izlate
Iowa State Tures
Darake
Iowa State
Drake
Long Ago Notes From Sioux County History
Miss Jeanette Van Otterloo and Ma Lawrence W Achierhof were married in Sioux Center. John Harmsen of Rock Valley died after 40 years there. Farmers signed for the corn hog program with 163 yes and 160 no. non signers 435 yes and 325 no. Harold Jacobs named Milwaukee station agent at Chamberlain, S C. Albert Aurit of Sioux Falls injured in motorcycle-car crash. Ten years ago deaths and events listed including Minnie Lynch and Crispettes. Fifteen years ago fires and road work noted. Twenty years ago a murder reward and local events. Twenty five years ago medical operation and county notes. Continued on page three.
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Jeanette van Otterloo
Lawrence W. Achierhof
Sioux Canter
L. Brunsting
John Harmsen
Rock Valley
Sioux County
Harold Jacobs
Milwaukee
Chamberlain
S. C
Albert Aurit
Sioux Falls
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Karl Tank
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David
Bob Greer
Bedford
Greenfield
Jack McQueen
Tama
Minnie Lynch
le Mars
Chris Hop
Peace Lutheran
Pink
Lakewood
J. BM. Scholten
Doon
Maurice
Rocky Valley Girls
Chicago
Loraine Balzer
Marie Wiggerman
Mibwaukee
Lucile
Mildred Linkerheil
Kathryn Kearts
el Hen Walpole
James A. Parden
George
Fororer
Kathryn Muller
Eva. Trethon
Dick Ver Malm
William EB. Vande Brakes
Rock Valler
Sioux Center
J. OL Oggel
Ethel Baary
Lower State Teachers College
Cedar
Rae
Ireland
Wiliam E. Vande
Thys Boersma
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