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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
1
Parker and the Death Valley Dodge embark from Los Angeles toward the Grand Canyon. The stunt aims to set a new motoring feat by reaching the canyon bottom via the rugged desert route with film记录 planned.
The meeting covered park construction including benches and a grand stand to be completed soon. Discussions included funds for summer concerts, a billiard table for club members, tennis courts in the park, and a proposed bandstand. New electric lights and sewer work were noted, with plans for a public ball game next Tuesday and a detailed club report at the next meeting.
Tama County officials study bonding to fund permanent roadwork. They estimate a total cost of 255000, needing 156000 bonds and 85000 for six years of drag and maintenance. Interest on bonds over six years would total 25000. The plan would finish grading and drainage within three years by selling bonds and using current income.
Officials note interest costs are small versus keeping temporary roads. They urge securing annual levies to fund PETMAMMENS improvements, allowing the Board of Supervisors to proceed with permanent work.
A picnic trip on the Big Sioux turned fatal when a boat capsized above a dam. Miss Elizabeth McCartney and four classmates struggled to reach safety as three others Edna Boreman Neva Johnson and Marjorie Fairbrother were swept away and later recovered. Doctors tried to resuscitate them but failed.
Rural and Wade teachers face task of adding agriculture home economies and manual training to Iowa public schools. Iowa State College Ames offers summer session courses to help start these subjects in Sept. Some teachers can devote full time to new subjects, others part time on certificate subjects. The trial and grade work is free of fees. A 40 page catalog will be sent by the registrar, Iowa State College Ames Iowa.
Real estate transfer notes list multiple property moves. Reimerema W transfers to W van Surk sumpe 195 43 for 3600. Thelen C et al transfer to M Kellen bik 30 pt bik 3 2nd add Alton for 2500. Other transfers involve Buss to J Westerman It 19 sof 7bik 1 Matlock 15 and Wright H W to F J Huizenga w 13) & bik 13 Rock Valley.
A call from the Republican state central committee announces a delegate convention in Des Moines on July 19 1916 at 10 o clock A M. Delegates are apportioned one per county plus one per 200 votes or fraction thereof for George W Clarke in the November election. Total delegates 1136 with Sioux county listed for representation.
In Orange City and Hawarden the day featured cycling entries with prize money recorded. Names Woertink H H and Brado Mra are listed with bike numbers and sums such as 2508 and 850. Rugg Witte HO Harbetts and Gehan entries show 12 bike finishes and corresponding awards.
A fragment describes diamonds with facets that refract light like a candle. It mentions carat size, tower or avenue motifs, and emerald tones, with color variation tied to facets and light intensity. The passage is technical and impressionistic.
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