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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
1
A poem extols the “Grown in Iowa” label across farmed items and pantry staples. It emphasizes regional pride from chickens and horses to onions and wheat, promising a wide range of locally grown or produced foods and crafts bearing the stamp.
Missouri Republicans held a calm unified state convention at Excelsior Springs. Delegates adopted resolutions denouncing the national administration and tariff policy while praising the party’s unity and strength ahead of the campaign.
Announcement declares DL HH Wissink as a candidate for county auditor subject to the Republican primary. Wissink is described as a strong suitable and widely known figure with broad local support and a desire to continue in office.
For the first time in state history Iowa held a presidential primary with low local turnout. Electors voted on presidential preferences and on debates to state and national conventions, while no opposition appeared on the ballot for the presidency in either party.
A historical notice marks the centennial birth anniversary of Samuel Freeman Miller, longtime U S Supreme Court justice born in Richmond on April 5. The obituary sketch outlines his early schooling, study of medicine, switch to law, rapid rise in Iowa and Kentucky legal circles, and eventual appointment to the Supreme Court by President Lincoln.
The county paper endorses Samuel Riniker in the congressional race after Ty lliam Hutchinson withdraws from the Republican nomination. It notes Hutchinson’s retirement from politics while praising his bench service and suggests voters may now rally behind Riniker as the leading candidate in Sioux County.
Letters argue for Samuel Riniker of Rock Bar as the best GOP nominee to challenge Mr. Steel in November. Endorsers claim Riniker would energize a vigorous campaign and contend his integrity fits the district, contrasting him with the current record.
A large cross section of the Republican Party in New York supports Root Bosmed as a presidential candidate. The article notes many prominent members from both sides of the party have entered the nomination discussions, with figures such as Stimson and Fulton Cutting referenced amid internal organization dynamics.
Proclamation by Mayor LoGerrit Khe designates the week starting April 16 as cleanup week. Citizens urged to keep streets and business fronts attractive, with park day supervised by the women’s Cub Scouts and Saturday for inspection day by the Boy Scouts.
Weather notes report generally favorable winter conditions aside from storms in February. Dry spells across the southern state hinder farm work while frost lingers in northern areas. Wheat shows some decline. fruit and grass buds delayed by cold. Local conditions and forecasts are discussed with the director.
The readable fragments reference sports and dates without full context. Names and details are incomplete, offering only a vague hint of a game or event.
Report notes a Mexican school once awarded students with cigarette smoking privileges as a prize for proficiency. The practice drew attention amid debates on health, discipline, and youth welfare, highlighting tensions between tradition and modern views on smoking.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple property transfers and related names. Entries mention transfers from individuals to others, amounts around 32000 and 250, with locations including Hawarden and Pratve Park. Names such as Collins, White, and Ressler appear alongside addresses and dates in a condensed record.
Extracts from suffrage essays by Casady School pupils in Des Moines argue that citizenship is valuable and women deserve equal rights. The children claim women have strong minds and should wear the citizenship pearl, urging equality in lawmaking.
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