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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
1
A 64 year old Dutch immigrant Mr A Popma died following a bout with grip after attending a funeral in Orange City. He had arrived in the Netherlands later and settled in Pella then Orange City where he ran the town's first barber shop. He leaves a wife seven children and several siblings. The funeral was held February 2 at the home and church with Rev Englesman officiating.
The Trieste incident shows the effect of a determined mind on a dangerous situation. An American college boy of German descent fled to join the British navy, was suspected as a spy, tried by martial law, and sentenced to death. The U S ambassador and Secretary of State sought relief, with Roosevelt later hearing Trieste’s tale and taking action.
The Ames seed corn drive asks farmers to test every ear to gauge next year’s seed supply. Iowa State College expert R K Bliss notes northern counties undercut seed quality and Cerro Gordo shows mixed test results while Worth County faces possible shortages. Bliss warns prompt testing ensures enough seed.
A nostalgic reminiscence of old time Christmas travels in a bobsled, detailing cold clear days, buffalo robes, and horses pulling the sled toward town. The author contrasts past journeys with modern fast rail travel and notes enduring family bonds and simple holiday joys.
Fragmentary quote describes young people enjoying rides and smiles amid a belint scene, capturing a nostalgic mood. The speaker notes a contrast between happiness and a frown, reflecting local sentiment.
A compilation of property transfers listing multiple grantees and parcels with various buyers and locations. Entries mention Granville Co op, Orange City, Miller related transfers, and a series of lot and tract descriptions with minimal contextual details.
A garbled OCR list shows numerous marriage license entries with names such as Peters Wielenga and Gertrude Rochair along with scattered initials and stray punctuation. The fragment suggests a public record page listing marrying couples but lacks coherent details or dates.
Fragmentary note from the Women Department National Magazine describes packing books in boxes with care and protection from damage moisture and cold.
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