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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
1
A list of 1913 happenings in Concordia including public programs, deaths, marriages, openings, and meetings. Notable items include city pump work resuming, school elections, farmers elevator meetings, weddings, anniversaries, and a spelling contest win by Sioux county.
G J Dickevers visits Lucas Michigan for two weeks. John Eastein family move to Springfield South Dakota. Henry Newendorp to consult Mayo eye doctors after Canada trip. Rensink creamery near Archer nearing completion. Stock for proposed farmers store at Borden. Strongs of Britt visit with C F Sarset family. Baby born to Chas Van der Meer. Mrs E Eliot arrives from Glenham South Dakota. G Kuyper buys Listhauber farm for 6200. Huibregste home gladened by Christmas baby. Turkey prize won by Wm Shimp for largest purchases. Henry Van de Brake visiting Anota Nebraska. Andrew Van der Steep planned Florida trip. Etler to farm there. Dennis and Frank Eason hosting Norfolk residents. Baby girl born to Wm Den Cholen on Xmas. De Jong couple spent Christmas in Orange City with Schalekamps.
Real estate transfers show Goergen M M to J Schumacher lot 8 9 10 11 block 12 Granville price 2083 54 and J H Kidwiler to M Kidwiler lot 42 block 12 Freton price 1000 plus Lucas J D to Chool with part northeast northwest 11 94 44 2240. Gas machine gasoline quality high grade advertised by Ges OR Co 627 Peoples Gas Blog Chicago Ti 450.
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Exursion as a blood purifier and energizer. It claims poor blood causes weakness and sickness and asserts the tonic provides wholesome nourishment, aids digestion, and strengthens red blood cells while avoiding drugs or alcohol. The text uses archaic spelling and includes garbled endings.
Sioux County farmers are urged to plant alfalfa to boost yields. Contest rules require registration by March 1 1914, a five acre minimum, and participation by bank customers. Prizes for top alfalfa stands will be awarded in 1915 with judges from Iowa State College if possible.
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