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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
1
In a consumer notice readers are reminded that no substitutes can match Royal Baking Powder. The grocer warns that rival powders are often alum based and inferior to Royal, described as a pure cream of tartar baking powder that is healthful.
A humorous note critiques wrong font words and Dutch language mix in local items. It includes reader criticism about misprinted phrases and a satire on language errors, followed by formal notices about Rock Valley banking, rural carrier exams in Sioux County, and a proposed soil experiment station at Rock Valley fairgrounds.
The new Iowa law requires all director candidates to file with the secretary of the board at least seven days before the election. Regular printed ballots must be provided on schedule, ending the practice of late or post polls filings through local officials.
In Boyden and vicinity the creamery expands the individual can system improving cream quality. John Heemstra and son plan a month in California. Miss Lawson teaches sewing to girls and plans a class for country teachers. Rev. A W De Jonge travels to Grand Rapids Michigan. A party of boys faces charges after a charivari disturbance at Jas De Jong home. three plead guilty with fines totaling 104 dollars.
J C Vincent of Moorhead Minnesota offers 480 acres of cultivated land in Red River Valley for 60 dollars per acre. Four tiny houses and four small buildings, good well, 1914 crop included, all seeded, no waste land. Easy terms and possible in-person meeting within 30 days.
A Duluth resident M W Lee offers land and stock for a northern Minnesota ranch. He seeks a partner skilled in sheep raising and farming to take charge and share half of the venture.
The Weather Bureau foresees storms like a business forecast. Data arrive from foreign stations and ships as a low barometer forms the storm center. The eddy moves eastward about 650 miles daily, with winds increasing as lines tighten. Distances from Siberia to Washington span about two to eight days, depending on conditions.
C N Sawyer declares candidacy for Representative on the Republican ticket in Northwestern Iowa’s Sioux county area. Fellow residents recall his long service as surveyor teacher and editor and note his commitment to meeting voters soon.
Sioux County farmers are urged to grow alfalfa to raise yields and profits. Contest rules require registration by July 1 1914, 5 acres minimum, alfalfa sown in 1914, bank customer status, and judging around June 1 1915 with five prizes up to 150 dollars.
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