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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
6
A sweeping column cites diverse items from walking sticks with concealed pistols to Vienna bath plans and long distance mail drivers. It notes global trivia including geography, labor, baking powder, wages, and public works across Europe, Africa, and the United States.
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed Iowa Railway Commission complaints against Rock Island and others over grain car allocations during shortages. Judge Clements said grain car distribution cannot be fixed by rigid rules and must rely on station discretion to balance shipper needs and elevator operations.
Luverne Iowa hosts a farmers institute and calf show featuring a corn calves cookery theme. Nineteen calves, all under one year and not purebred, competed in open and youth divisions judged separately. Miss Lelt Chambers won the open class while Clifford Holt led the youth group. Rex Geresford of the Iowa Beef Producers' Association delivered a lecture on beef production.
After a tight vote Mason City won the bid for the Farmers Grain Dealers association convention with rivals from Sioux City Fort Dodge and Cedar Rapids also bidding. Officers elected include Ira D. MacVicar of Eagle Grove president B Hathaway of Kingsley vice president W J Ray of Caled secretary and D S Coughlan of Fort Dodge treasurer. A burglar chase in Harlan ends with a quick pursuit and escape. Supreme court decisions from Des Moines affirm several county cases including Woodbury and Taylor counties.
Abs. Ayer and her young son arrived from Savannah to Clinton after learning her husband, FL Ayer, died from injuries from a balcony fall at a local cold storage plant where he worked as engineer. He was found unconscious 24 feet below after stepping from the third story.
Keokuk Iowa February 12 The Rev C F Blinit pastor of the Unitarian church startled Keokuk with a statement that young women of the best families had become brides of engineers and experts here with engineerugh Cooper in Biadam building project.
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Gibelstein celebrated their 50th anniversary in Ida Grove. Born in Germany, they wed in 1864, emigrated in 1866, and settled in Ida County on a farm before moving to town. They have four children, three sons and a daughter.
Des Moines Iowa February 13 state officials say the blue sky law ruling by Judge McHenry does not alarm them The record shows McHenry has struck down several Iowa laws as unconstitutional while others were upheld by the supreme court The controversy centers on the passage method of the blue sky bill and the senate’s handling of amendments despite proper messaging
Cedar Rapids police chief J M Carl warned local dealers to stop selling firearms to colored people or risk having permits revoked. The stance follows a February incident where Dan Williams bought a large revolver from a second hand store and used it in a shooting, underscoring concerns about dealer judgment and gun sales to minorities.
Des Moines February 14 The state railroad commission will hear complaints February 17 as Iowa seeks a compromise on express rates for businesses. Iowa fears IC rules would cost shippers about 70000 annually and hopes to align Iowa classifications with federal rules without extra expense. If no compromise offered, Iowa may retain current lower rates.
In Unisalty Ja on February 13 peace returns as factions agree on F L Rodgers for mayor. Rodgers, a First National Bank cashier and former councilman, will run if elected with no factional fight and joint support from both parties. Citizens expect an economical, decisive administration.
Wileys Rankin of Mason City Iowa was notified by Attorney General Cosson that he has been selected as assistant attorney general. Rankin will resign his Mason City residence and move to Des Moines March 1 while keeping Mason City as his legal home. He is a state committee man and general treasurer for the progressive party and says the appointment has no political significance.
The Park hotel, a longtime city hostel, was destroyed by fire last night with unknown ignition source. The frame structure valued around 3,000 dollars was insured.
Fort Dodge Iowa February 12 Gertrude Case fourteen year old daughter of John Case left home early Tuesday and is now missing A three hundred dollar reward is offered for her alive or dead She disappeared scantily clad with only a kimono under a black plush coat She wore a soft hat with a green top and black underneath The countryside is being scoured The parents are prostrated
Iowa legislators circulated a petition urging Governor Clarke to call a special session to address rising state expenses and taxation burdens. They cite new road laws pensions schools and bureaus as driving costs and warn of political fallout at primaries and elections.
Mason City Iowa February 0 An immigration inspector from St Louis here for deporting foreigners was served with papers in a $5000 suit for false imprisonment of Nick Argerres as attorney J E Williams defends the Greeks of the city in their difficulties The sheriff delivered the papers to inspector Stretton marking the start of the action.
Correctionville La February 10. The man likely Iowa's oldest resident is D. M. Heath age seventy one his years in the state tallying since first settling in Jackson County when Iowa was a territory. He has witnessed the state’s history from its frontier days through its territorial and early statehood era.
District Judge McHenry ruled the Iowa blue sky law unconstitutional citing due process and interstate commerce concerns. Separately, Des Moines officials authorize a 200000 bond for capitol extension land purchases with remaining revenue to fund a capitol park.
Ames Iowa begins a four day religious campaign at Iowa State College with Bishop Theodore Henderson as principal speaker. The event includes daily talks at meal times in club houses and mass meetings from 7 to 8 o'clock, focusing on presenting religion in a sane and intelligent way.
Town City Iowa February 1. The disappearance of articles belonging to students is linked to the dismissal of a woman student from the university. Officials say she confessed to stealing from roommates in Currier hall and believe she is a kleptomaniac. Thefts were small and began with the school year in September. Faculty traced her movements after robberies puzzled them.
J N Lenker of Minneapolis urged support for teaching Scandinavian in public schools before the Swedish church convention at Gowpie Fort Dodge Iowa. Directors elected for Lie Town Lutheran hospital include Edwin Hall Des Moines Sev Peter Peterson Stanton Rev J A Anderson Boxholm. Former Iowan Hans Hansen murdered in Fresno California in a chicken dispute between neighbors with Audubon ties.
A. Rominger, president of the Iowa Society of California, predicts this years picnic on February 17 will attract at least 50 000 attendees. C. H. Parsons, secretary, has notified former Iowa residents of the program with speeches by prominent Iowans and broad interest. Several former Sioux City residents will attend.
Washington February 70. A Senate bill passed today makes impersonating congressmen or other U S officers a crime. It would also punish anyone claiming improper influence with congressmen. The measure follows sensational testimony by David Lamar about impersonations in telephone talks with Wall Street financiers.
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