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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
Report on the Republican state convention held in Cedar Rapids with remarks by Howard J. Clark and Chas. E. Pickett of Waterloo. The speeches praised forethought, diplomacy, and party unity while outlining campaign paths and gubernatorial candidate activity.
An incomplete transcription mentions a capr and interests tied to Northwestern, with unclear nouns like Tayrecdaya and conniY. It references cash in AD Tesues Ohy and VANCE, leaving the exact names, places, and outcomes ambiguous.
An informal note from the office asks residents to continue supporting the sheriff’s duties and thanks them for past assistance. It expresses gratitude and invites ongoing support while inviting letters of encouragement or inquiry about fitness for office.
The district seeks a Republican candidate for State Senator in the upcoming election. The Clerk of the District Court confirms filings and announces the slate for the district, urging supporters to back the nominee in the primary.
The letter announces a candidacy for county auditor under the Republican Party and references the upcoming primary. It expresses thanks and hopes for support and participation in the election. The text is garbled with typos but indicates a formal nomination bid.
The undersigned states he is a candidate for county treasurer as a Republican. He notes service in the position for over a year and asks for voters support in the upcoming election.
Fragments of an old proverb page reveal scattered verses about wealth and kinship. The text hints at a “richest relative” motif and teases hidden meanings embedded in a weathered puzzle.
Advert contains patient feedback praising Sloan's Liniment for muscle pain and rheumatism relief. Claims include improved circulation, warmth, tingling, and quick pain reduction after application. Ends with price 25 cents and note to buy at druggists.
The piece notes key speed differences between clay targets and live birds. Clay targets launch fast and decelerate quickly, starting at about 150 feet per second, while live birds rise slowly but accelerate as they gain altitude. Live birds close the gap quickly, with live birds behind by roughly 25 feet after one second and 15 to 20 feet for certain quarry at that moment.
The ad promises an eightfold quantity of medicine for 50 cents, versus common 20 to 32 teaspoons, with home preparation using sugar and water. It asserts no narcotics, is pleasant for children, and offers a money back guarantee. Druggists nationwide sell under the same guarantee, touting Schiffmanns name from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Des Moines based Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association urges readers to secure policies ahead of projected tornado activity. The 32 year old co op notes 1916 risks in force exceed 99584 and cash on hand near 155.6 million while paying 14004 in losses with low assessment and costs under 30 cents per 1000 insured.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure internally treats catarrh by rebuilding constitution and eradicating the disease. It offers $100 to any case it cannot cure and invites readers to request testimonials, with Toledo Ohio address and druggist availability.
An elderly man recalls eight years of back pain and kidney trouble eased by Foley Kidney Pills after three boxes. The ad-like passage touts reports of relief, claiming bloating diminished and health restored, with enthusiastic endorsements from readers and a colorful Kansas City Star anecdote.
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