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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
4
Sioux County Herald of Orange City Iowa announces its second class publication issued weekly with subscription prices in advance. Targeted readers are urged to mail orders to Isaac Hospers with rates for one copy per year at 3.50, six months at 1.75, or three months at 0.50.
A jumble of names and travels from Alton with Abe Hoeven, Joe Hoeven, and Mrs C Theme of Newkirk visiting families in the E Hoven home. College students expect to return for holidays, with several others listed as visiting or traveling from Minnesota and Wisconsin to Alten.
A scrambled account describes an incident involving a valuable heiress and a wireless operator. The owner seeks discreet advice to reassure his wife about the mishap, suggesting a harmless yet plausible tale to avoid distress.
A fragmented description notes dragonflies in ponds and along shorelines during summer to fall. It references the insect’s egg laying behavior as females deposit eggs while skimming the water.
A Breeder's Gazette excerpt describes a restraining hood for a bull with a front piece extending to shield eyes, riveted fastenings, and a snug jaw strap. It emphasizes a strong, well fitted contrivance designed for safe handling during trials and management of the animal.
Article notes ash from both coat and wood has fertilizing value for gardens and orchards. It advises spreading ashes carefully around tree bases, mixing into clay, and applying in winter or early spring. Mention of Sequoia bark fireproofing and German soups follows, with miscellaneous anecdotes on mind reading and a girl choosing cheap flowers.
A Paris chronicler calls la mode adolescent as American styles drift east to Paris. The article praises daytime gowns in black moire with white machine stitches outlining the bodice, creating a breaded effect.
Ear fashion shifts toward exposed ears with bold adornments such as shell bits and bells of gold. Hats tighten under the ears as headwear climbs taller, while the Serge Office Skirt advice urges a leather cushion on chair seats to preserve a skirt’s finish against wear.
A fragment from the Woman's Journal hints at a poetic line about a band that shapes fate and a woman who will rule the world for a time, reflecting a reflective, literary tone from the era.
South America averages about five and one-tenth inhabitants per square mile. The remark notes the region's low population density relative to other areas.
The article catalogs fashion trends including tailored suits, small black velvet bars with moire, draped turbans, extremely short bodices in children's frocks, brocaded velvet shoulder staffs bordered with fur, vest cuts, white cloth with dark fur, medici lace collars, fur bands, sashes scarfs belts and bags, and a changeable tadeta jacket paired with a Drea den silk frock.
Gardeners advised to clear debris and mulch beds, prepare soil by trenching and mixing compost rich mixtures, and protect beds from frost. Use straw or hay as mulch, cover borders to prevent wind blow, and rejuvenate soil with lime and phosphate blends as needed. Maintain proper layering and avoid overfertilizing until soil is tested.
Fragmentary note references Enderdrainage and a writer, mentioning a mortgage from lod Country Gentle man, with unclear details about individuals or places. The readable bits suggest a historical record of local people and financial dealings, but the text remains largely garbled and incomplete.
The article advises keeping work horses on a balanced ration of hay corn and carrots with six to ten hay blades, warns that stumbling horses indicate poor shoeing, and urges consulting an expert shoer. It stresses strong, well mated teams, conditioning before spring work, hoof care to prevent scratches, and keeping fetlocks dry to avoid irritation.
International Publishing Co announces a six book De Luxe series for women, featuring Tim Salap Boor, CHatine Dist, Afternoon Tea, Dainty Swerr, Bread and Pastry, Dessurny Boor. Each 50 cents, set prepaid 2.50, embossed covers, mailers, money back if not delighted. Based in Los Angeles Security Bldg.
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