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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
4
An early 20th century notice in Brows county offers subscription to a regional paper. It lists payment options cash in advance by draft express or money order and notes sample copies on request. Remittances should be sent to George S Bowers with the terms for six or three months prepaid.
Local voters are urged to consider numerous Republican primary candidates across offices including sheriff, representative, county attorney, clerk of the district court, county superintendent of schools, county auditor, senator, recorder, and congressman. Names such as William Sterrenserg, Gerbit Rear, Joan W. Hosters, Grance T. Harvey, Ori s, E. Fcalrn, Henm, Tama, C. De Enor, A. T. Stafford, E. Morgan, and E. Hebbard are listed with varying plans to seek nomination on June 2nd.
Lion City Journal reports Mr Bowers argues Perkins cannot participate in the June 2 primary under the law. The piece accuses Perkins of publishing the primary under old rules and questions his guidance to Woodbury county legislators. It states Perkins is estopped from advising others until he abides by the primary law.
Sioux county to extend a cordial welcome to Governor Albert B. Cummins on Friday He speaks Friday afternoon at Orange City and again Friday evening at Sioux Center A large attendance is expected and the governor is credited with significant state achievements including the dedication of the new courthouse.
Marinus Verbere of Sioux county Indiana, once a respected Kalamazoo police officer in 1887 under City Marshal Lyman Gates, seeks the Republican sheriff nomination in Sioux County. Supporters say his Kalamazoo service shows his fitness for the office and election.
Geo T Hatley born 1663 to German parents near Warren Lake County Til ill health forced family moves. Orphaned, raised by foster families then by Duncan Briggs near Logansport. Educated at Asbury Greencastle and Chicago law lectures, admitted to Illinois Supreme Court 1889. Practiced in Orange City since 1891, renowned for courtroom skill and defense prowess. married Wins Deane Lankema on May 15 1895. praised as a good citizen and neighbor.
The piece extols Iowa as a leading farming state investing heavily in labor-saving machinery. It highlights vast farm wealth, extensive banking near post offices, and a thriving Des Moines as a hub. Notable farmers, educators, and politicians loom large, portraying Iowa as a model of agricultural success and modernization.
Two dozen latest pattern hats arrive offering styles for middle aged and young women. Limited details but showcases diverse options for fashion minded shoppers.
The piece condemns lying in politics and urges honesty in campaigning. It notes the June 2 primary election, with voting starting at 1 PM, and counsels voters to participate early and only once. It emphasizes truth over deception and warns against abuse of trust in public life.
G. R. Skiffington tried to hang himself at the Floyd hotel in Alton and was jailed. Authorities brought him here. Ele is described as crazy. A Garfield township brother plans to arrive today to care for him.
A society program lists speakers and performers including Evalyn Van de Steep in a book review and Florance Van de Steeg in newspaper notes. Recitations by C Cassens and Effie Dykstra are noted, with A B Van Zante reading, Carmella Muiluislo providing instrumentals, and a debate on whether abolishing spring vacation benefits student progress with D Schalekamp for the affirmative and A Was Bink for the negative.
Sheriff Schaap and a Dickerton detective arrested Jim Wilson alias Gay nor and W Shepherd alias Shank in Jackson Minnesota. They face charges linked to the Bank of Northwestern town at Alton with complicity in an attempted robbery. They were jailed for burglary and dynamite possession and to be held until Des Moines requisition papers arrive. Evidence ties them to Alton over several days and a night ride to Sheldon. five suspects believed involved.
A. E. Wiccar letters from Kansas in 1907 asserting corn yields in Allen County. He cites personal experience of up to 85 bushels per acre, an average around 56 bushels over a decade, and a 40 bushel local average. Mention of 65 bushel crops and county-wide farming conditions.
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