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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
1
A vivid poem offers a social warning through a painter who proposes to craft a chilling public sign. He depicts a rum seller and a mother’s prideful son, showing how temptation leads to ruin. The piece ends with a grim image of a swinging signboard warning against drink.
The Womens Club met on March 21 with two vocal solos by Mrs G J Slob. Mrs J Cambier traced contrasts between colonial duties and modern housewifery, noting shifts from hand work to ready made garments and modern appliances. Mrs Rynsburger read a paper on Home Efficiency. The group discussed civic topics including Park Day and Clean Up Week.
The Republicans of Sioux County will hold a county convention at Orange City on May 6 to select 13 delegates for the Cedar Rapids state convention on May 17 and handle other business. Delegates are chosen via the Presidential Primary on April 1, 1916, with township representations listed for Buncombe Center Grant Sioux Washington Welcome Chatsworth East Orange Floyd Garfield Hawarden precincts and others. Chairman De. FL op McAllister.
John Jongewaard announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county recorder. The paper notes his reputation among local trans people and public respect, while predicting a lack of opposition in the primaries and promising a campaign focused on his past record.
Deans vote to prohibit smoking in all campus buildings and grounds. Faculty and students will receive notices detailing the new rule and enforcement. The decision stems from ongoing concerns about safety and decorum on Tawa Street and related facilities.
The article argues that athletes are largely born, not made, with physique driven by heredity and early conditions. It cites figures like Napoleon and Beethoven, noting they did little specialized exercise yet remained vigorous through natural gifts and temperate living.
The fragment describes a music and instruments contest held under WoCPOUS Maurice laws in April 1916. Opening Address by Rev. J Vandierbeck, prayer by Rev. Win Dickens, and a chorus of children perform. Contest entries include The Staw Sundesunr No 3 Resisting No Mother's Love and A Modern Cain among others.
The Sundaywaf Contestant lineup features Muriel Heusinkveld selling the Digcisiets at td Jadnes. Participants include Matilda Vanden Sruk Clarice Holland Malinda Vanden Brake Henrie Van Pearsen Marie Holland Marion Marricon Franily Heusinkveld and Welty. The program begins at 7:45 PM with admission of 15 cents.
Real estate transfer listings show multiple entries with buyer seller and dollar amounts. Names include Henningfeld K to Hellstern mtoole and Delian Moote R Wheeler, with various parcels around Sioux Center and Hawarden. Amounts range from 2500 to 2962 5n. dates appear as 27 07 45 and 13 14 bik with scattered identifiers in a dense OCR list.
A fragmented narrative blends a traveler’s misadventure with a medical oddity about removing foreign bodies from the eye. The tale shifts to a cafe scene where guests debate reading habits and library life, ending with a hostess humorously recalling her book detective day.
The late Inspector McCluskey known as Gentleman George was a loyal friend and fierce foe. An enraged elderly millionaire sought justice for a past insult, but McCluskey offered no remedy, suggesting the man seek a surgeon elsewhere. Julian Street’s impressions on the Grand Canyon critique efforts to describe its vast, overwhelming impact.
A Protestants lecture denounces a Catholic Church theology manual by St Alphonsus Liguori as vile and filthy and warns young Protestant men to attend the talk. It claims Catholic priests ask disturbing sexual questions of brides brides and youth and cautions that publishing such material could lead to prison. The notice advertises admission at Adaliston for 35 cents.
Admission advised with doors opening at 7 p.m. and lecture at 8 p.m. Early arrival encouraged as seats are not reserved. Bulman described as nonabusive. Catholics who behave themselves are welcome. The pictures alone justify the price of admission.
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