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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's soothing syrup for teething pain, claiming gums are eased and wind colic cured. It promotes Garfeld Tea as beneficial for liver, kidneys and bowels, made from pure wholesome herbs.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote tells of a dust loving woman who nears heaven. St Peter grants entry but asks how often she cleaned a house. The saint notes the ruling passion remains, and offers a broom and dustpan rather than a harp as she steps aside.
A boarding scene shows a passenger accusing the boat of tipping, addressing a steward with a gruff tone. The steward smiles as the passenger wonders if Moore is the passenger in question.
A ten day trial of Postum claims to clear up a muddy yellow complexion caused by tea and coffee. A Wisconsin family recounts relief from digestion issues and skin improvements after switching from coffee to Postum.
A report from agronomists calls for two mile wide tree belts to block salt sand advance from the Great Gobi in Siberia. Proposals include planting a belt from Samar to the Caspian Sea with extensions up to the Chinese frontier.
Webster City, Iowa, area terrorized by a single culprit described as a maniac with a lust for destruction. Homes including Rev. Bishop’s and Hartwig’s were ransacked with furniture and valuables torn and smeared. Residents fear the spree may widen amid the Villised murder scare.
A Des Moines city council order launched an investigation into alleged high prices for farm produce on the public market. A four man commission connected with city newspapers will probe prices causes remedies and also examine complaints against market peddlers. The inquiry follows a report by marketmaster M. J. Morrison that the public contends produce is not cheaper on the Marie market than in grocery stores and farmers complain of low patronage.
Fort Dodge Iowa initiates work on a $459,000 hydro electric plant by Fort Dodge Water Power Co on the Des Moines river. The project includes a private dam to provide a 32 foot head and about 3900 horsepower. A municipal bond issue of 600,000 may be authorized by a upcoming election.
Davenport Pearl Button company files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging overcharges on mussel shells from Illinois points. Clinton Manufacturers and Shippers' Association protests excessive sugar and molasses rates from Louisiana points to Clinton and Lions against several railways.
While editor E W Whetstine was away on vacation, Professor Arthur Sprague published an Roosevelt favorable editorial in the Columbus Junction Safeguard. The incident triggered a rapid response to the editor with an explanation upon his return, reaffirming Taft support.
Pat Crowe known for the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping is serving a 30 day jail term in Scott County for intoxication. He had been released on the condition to leave town but was rearrested last night on drunkenness and sent back to jail to serve the existing sentence.
Death early today claimed George Retica of LeMars a Plymouth County veteran. A member of Company D 119th Illinois infantry he came to the Soldiers Home nine years ago and died of valvular heart disease at age 68.
KEAWARDEN reports County Superintendent B. E. Pulier named his sister Miss Inez Fuller as deputy county superintendent. ALBION notes the drowning of William F. Culver near Albion while attempting to rescue his 16 year old son from the Iowa River. GAZA reports early harvest start with oats promising a strong yield and good corn progress. FORT DODGE opens its first public playground north of the M C A building with equipment provided by the Woman's club. COUNCIL BLUFFS mentions a marriage license incident involving Tsatc Ginsberg of Omaha and a railroad project context.
A Des Moines report describes a manhunt for a suspect who attacked Mrs. Charles DeVere on her porch late Wednesday night. She recalls a passerby era before the assault and woke later to find herself injured and the assailant gone.
Sulzberger & Sons set July 12 to July 22 as the opening date for their Fort Dodge packing company plant. About 75 men start, with capacity of 260 to 300 hogs daily. The facility has undergone extensive improvements.
The article notes a recurring pattern at the state convention where candidates seeking nominations use Suite F at the Savory hotel as their headquarters. Judges Gaynor of LeMars and other hopefuls have occupied the room, with hotel staff implying Gaynor would be named to the ticket. The room is historically linked to gubernatorial and supreme bench campaigns, and future candidates are expected to seek it. Senator Gore visited Suite F, while William Jennings Bryan had not, according to hotel registers.
The eighth annual Calhoun county fair for Manson is scheduled August 14 to 22. Officials say premiums rules and regulations are being distributed countywide. The fair is famed for its agricultural display and fat stock exhibit with secretary Cc. G. Bestey and president Thos. Griffin leading efforts for a successful 1912 event.
Mrs. Mary Gaultier of Kansas City assaulted W B Robinson superintendent of the Latter Day Saints' Children's Home in Lamoni Iowa. She struck him with an umbrella and scratched his face. Courts had awarded custody of her child to the home months earlier and she has been trying to regain custody. She was held and to be investigated on insanity charges.
Bishop Theodore Morrigan of Davenport visited Des Moines to study the city as a potential new suffragan bishop location. He noted Sioux City Dubuque and Cedar Rapids are active contenders and that Des Moines must provide a suitable residence and satisfy committee requirements before any promise.
Rock Rapids Iowa July 18 The crow situation was critical until Monday morning rain fell an inch to 1.8 inches soaking ground. Corn pastures and small grain benefit from moisture and cooler weather saved early oats parley and crop from heat damage.
At the de clamatory contest during the chautauqua Hawarden resident Harold Shoemaker won first prize of 46 dollars. Marion Schlund of Sioux township took second prize of 16 dollars and Edna Smith of Hawarden won third prize. Contest open to Sioux county pupils.
Des Moines reports a severe electric storm that devastated Guthrie Center, causing Bunley Bros. department store to burn and lose contents valued at fifty thousand dollars. The storm damaged structures with heavy rainfall and intense electricity noted in the central town.
Fort Dodge Iowa July 13 Dr J W Kime state lecturer on tuberculosis nearly died last night from poisonous mushrooms his knowledge of the antidote and prompt treatment saved his life. DES MOINES suffrage campaign workers will ask Iowa Democrats in Cedar Rapids July 25 to adopt a suffrage plank in the party platform.
The American air race aiming to circle 1800 miles around the central U S was set to begin in Chicago with Anish noted as one of the contestants and Agnes Chin of New York listed as national organizer. In Toledo Ohio three men were shot with two killed and one severely injured during the event.
A group of women crowded a 70 item dishpan sale at a Des Moines store leading to a chaotic crush. One woman Misa Ethel McDermott, 20, was found unconscious with severe injuries including broken ribs and leg. Police restored order after the crowd was dispersed. Additional incidents reported nearby include vehicle spills and public notices across multiple Iowa towns.
Ames Tanly reports on Clinton County adopting a county wide cooperative program to solve rural problems. Prof Mosher will supervise experimental farming, seed distribution, grange organization, and town social issues over three years with one third funded by farmers and two thirds by the county. He aims to expand extension work locally.
Des Moines July 12. Seventeen million dollars will be spent by the Minneapolis St. Louis system for improvements though all details are not yet released. arrangements for the money have been made and some details may be discussed after the election. George W. Seevers says a share will be spent in Iowa and Des Moines will benefit. plans not advanced enough for public release.
Mason City reports two more women claim to be wives of under‑world figure D W Coleman now jailed on bigamy charges. Knoxville and Aitkin correspondents name Mrs Harry Bailey and Mrs Lizzie Coleman as alleged spouses with one or two children. Authorities await full histories before proceeding.
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