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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
3
Report surveys women in Germany and globally embracing jobs beyond domestic service, noting rising female labor participation and education. It mentions occupational contrasts, scientific advances, and various historical curiosities from agriculture to technology across regions, with scattered anecdotes and era-tinged observations.
A riot near Weston Ta last night left Mile Brgovic aged 64 dead from a gunshot to the heart and his son Mike Burovic aged 25 fatally wounded. Pier Brevetrine escaped unharmed after the shooting incident involving rival Austrian railroad gangs.
A man identified as Rulenc of Vaillaw was instantly killed in Dunlap today when his automobile was struck by a Chicago and Northwest train as he was crossing. No one else was hurt.
A report accuses Clinton County officials of corruption in bridge contracts and county supplies. It cites a 1910 bridge expenditure exceeding 190000 dollars, blanket contracts to a single firm, inflated prices, and widespread alleged extravagance. Resignations may follow and investigations proceed.
The former Ellsworth pastor and musician, once active in Hamilton county politics, has been nominated on the socialist ticket in Kansas for the United States Senate. He left Ellsworth years ago for Girard and rose in socialist circles, signaling a vigorous campaign.
Aug. 5 Fremgen reports the disappearance of Nic Thiel age 2 and his 3 year old brother Frank while driving to Remsen from Cherokee county to bury harvest supplies. They were last seen in the afternoon and no motive or clues exist. authorities are baffled and searching the area.
The 230 Fonda Fair will feature an elite harness field with about 40 gallopers and the largest exhibits in years. A half mile track, three morning ball games, and top amateur teams are planned to draw a large crowd, with officials expecting the biggest attendance yet.
Boone Iowa Aug 1 The Pilot Mound bank closed its doors as President W R Inn turned over his property to cover a large shortage of assets. Vice President Alfred Lundblad also risked personal property to aid the institution. Directors and Atty J J Snell are reviewing the books with a public statement due later. no irregularity charged.
Mayor Woo Le Paughn faced forced resignation after a Cosson law threat for intoxication. He admits one foolish episode and says a liver pill and two whiskies led to a stumble. The city’s bitter election followed a tense dispute surrounding potential prosecution.
Frank Skinner of Kinunt Fileasant was admitted to the Insane asylum in Sturlington on August 1. Physicians attribute his ongoing insanity to a rattlesnake bite suffered 23 years ago when he was a boy of seven. The bite caused a severe injury and later muscular trouble affecting his movements.
Crseton notes death of Mrs. Sarah Sharp at 11, claimed oldest Iowa woman. Rock Rapids hosts food roads meeting to push Sioux Falls Spirit Lake highway. McNair’s suicide on train near Montour investigated. Marshalltown teen Pearl Dunlap evades capture with hired man. Corn Belt updates include Brown case in Cornell Bluffs and Des Moines city costs. Ottumwa rape case, divorce action, and labor elections reported amid county updates.
Des Moines August 27 The Town Agricultural Association formed to promote scientific farming in Iowa as part of the state crop improvement convention. P G Holden named president with Ralph Bolton as secretary and G E Janor as secretary. Officers and directors include C F Gurlisse Ames, C E Bradley Armlentine NH, NH McNider Majority, W O Marsh Waterloo, 2 1 Young Buffalo Center, T B Bissell Dubuque, and George Allyn Mount Ayr. The group aims to boost soil productivity, educate rural communities, and develop a Des Moines headquarters. Henry Wallace lauded the movement as the state's greatest agricultural effort, with Holden outlining plans for youth and local organization. Rosenwald funds sparked debate but were deemed county decisions.
Secretary Frank G. Pierce of the Iowa League of Municipalities says the city beautiful question will be prominent at the state convention in Sioux City. He also discusses concrete paving and municipal taxation during the Des Moines meeting.
Des Moines Aug 3 incorporation of Linn Grove Buena Vista county completed with secretary recording the vote of incorporation. H G Hansen elected first mayor. Adel The will of Hon J J Patte Perry died at Lake Okoboji July 11 filed for probate executor HH M Patte named without bond.
Des Moines Aug 3 Bishop Dowling head of the new Des Moines see comments on peekaboo waists and skirts. He says women will follow fashions set by manufacturers and while the church cannot easily influence styles he notes society differences on Walnut street and the appeal of traditional bonnets and modest dress.
Butter and ice cream production booms in Iowa and nearby states forcing Iowa State College dairy department to fill demand for trained workers. Over two months the college received calls for more than 50 men with salaries from 42400 to 700 dollars yearly, mostly sourced from four year and one year program graduates.
A collage of brief notices covers accidents, fires, and civic events. Mrs Revel injured in a runaway near Mason City while Sheriff Revel suffers bruises. Denison considers railroad improvements. juvenile detention moves at Marshalltown. a parsonage rises in Rock Rapids. Fort Dodge ferries water to Dana after a large elevator fire. fires strike Guthrie Center. new stores rise at Hurley and Vincent. courtroom fines rise for public mischief in Des Moines. Danbury plans an opera house stock company. and Roosevelt day activities stir Fort Dodge and Webster County communities.
A roundup of short items moves across cities and capitals. Reports cite talks on an agreed settlement in an antitrust case, Turkish confidence in peace talks, Oregon guardsmen disbandment, pension delays, ship propeller trouble, Pinchot in Kansas, and legal actions in Boston and Vancouver.
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