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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
2
An assembled string of short items describes varied topics from automobile maintenance with water-free gasoline systems and rubber substitutes to ship and railway plans, city projects, notable rescues, and economic observations. It mentions Amsterdam scientists, Natal rubber sources, Jersey construction work, New York bonds for railcars, Canadian rail expansion, and diverse global notes with many proper names and places.
A fragmented report outlines sessions from February 12 to 15 with mentions of Representative Crosier stirring the house over Lincoln’s birthday, lobbyist tensions, and regulatory moves. It notes senate and house actions on education funding, rural school aid, direct taxation, railroad bills, and agricultural policy as part of ongoing state reform discussions.
Dr Wiley speaks on domestic science as a wave of late introduced bills arrives in the statehouse. Discussions cover appointing physicians for child health, sanitation enforcement, and a state commission with funding to advance civics, public health, and education amid talk of new governance and budget measures.
A dated report outlines progress on several measures including state education standards, the potential new state normal school at Atlantic, and proposals on intermarriage prevention and women’s suffrage. It notes committee actions, introductions, and anticipated votes, with emphasis on public debate and upcoming general election decisions.
Des Moines Va Pel 11 An appropriation bill by Senator Mattes expands council authority to investigate matters before the state executive council and to finance such inquiries. It authorizes appraisal of property for stock issuance by a corporation and aims to improve management of lake bed cages. The measure is described as broadly valuable to the state in many ways.
A Iowa Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Chase, would end free admission passes for lawmakers to the state fair. The measure argues such passes conflict with public policy and violate equality by granting lawmakers favored access, opposing the general public’s rights.
Des Moines reports note the legislature debating cost controls for bridges and insurance for auto damage. Representatives Huetiger and Bernbrock push measures to require liability insurance, while lawmakers discuss annual supply costs for bridgwork. Rural education aims to extend gardening schools with Ames graduate oversight and garden clubs across Iowa.
Representative Jatus of Dickinson county introduced in the lower house a bill to reduce sheriffs’ compensation to 9800 in the state. This is a second measure aimed at trimming sheriff salaries. Whitney’s policy to cut prison feeding has already been enacted.
A detailed excerpt from the thirteenth census covers male and female totals in 10WA Washington DC. It outlines native white groups native parentage foreign born whites and the distribution across urban rural areas. It highlights gender ratios school attendance literacy literacy rates by group and marital status with figures for ages 10 and up and notes on dwellings and family structures.
PETERSON IS FOUND CHAMPION IN BUTTER Cedar Rapids In Feb lb P W Peterson of Tinchford is champion buttermaker of Towa according to judges decision in the butter contest at the Iowa Butter Makers convention Petersons butter scored 46 percent and he won first prize a cup valued at 4 This contest has run eight months Peterson also won a gold medal for best wing milk butter in the same class T 2 Warmer of Nordhood second In whole milk class Anton Smith of Oelwein led and William Meir of Denver second Mason City Dr Thomas E Fleming presiding elder of the Marabalttown district Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church with two daughters will travel to Italy Spain and England for 20 weeks starting May
The gathering at the Institute highlighted school and social life with talks on keeping rural girls in reforming programs, tree renewal, and beautification of groves. Lawrence Jains spoke on rural social aspects while Mr Woodriff urged supervision of schooling and improving employment prospects. The event tied in local displays of products from farms and schools to community development.
Des Moines officials announce strict enforcement of speed limits starting March 3. The ordinance, valid on main highways and downtown zones, sets 12 miles per hour in lower zones and up to 73 mph in other areas. Drivers must report accidents with full details. penalties include fines and possible imprisonment.
In a curious overheard exchange, an elderly man tells his centenarian wife to “step lively” as they walk near Watering, Gi. Keb. The scene references a forthcoming visit and a parade-like stroll, with the couple engaging in a short hike. The dialogue hints at memory and daily routines amid aging.
Spencer man, a former employee at the electric plant, was electrocuted while attempting to unplug a live wire at the plant. He slipped, grabbed the energised part, and received a fatal current. He leaves a wife and four small children, with his wife ailing from consumption.
Logan notes Harrison County auditor Alverison completed a 1912 financial report detailing warrants issued for Soldier River drainage amounting to 45,144.50 and Wilson sub drainage fund 5,228.24, plus five-year warrants totaling 46,576.45. Tax levies include township road 26,375.69 and 30,545.61 for 1911, teacher fund 100.57, contingent 34,524.23, with a total of 400,562.57.
Miss Flore Wilson denies reports that Secretary Wilson will lead a farm journey or run a farm after retirement. She says her father has earned a rest and will spend time on his Iowa farm, elsewhere, and with her brother, while she continues her profession in Washington.
Ford Hollenbeck, former Estherville resident, won first in a fiddling contest at Ottawa, Iowa, with 40 entrants. Four Chicago judges rated performances as 1500 attendees heard only old time tunes. Local residents Mrs J S Cox and others were noted in the event.
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