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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
1
A cryptic note from ISA W Lohr mentions AYA LOANS as a thing of the future gate and invites a visit or meeting to discuss potential business. The message hints at a request for confirmation or an appearance to assess the offering.
Local papers reprint sharp quips on paper subscribers who avoid payment. Clarksville Graphic cites a dunned man who got two or three copies. Pike County Past recalls a neighbor who denies ordering after years. Ells bury Addy notes a mover who leaves town without paying. The piece ends with a jab at editors who publish obituaries of liars.
A fragmented account notes dry laws expanding across many states with prohibition by constitution or statute. It highlights Iowa’s late campaign impact, predicting prohibition will stay and a related amendment will pass. The text also mentions a Cedar Falls meeting with teachers and study centers scheduled for December 15.
The County Superintendent urges teachers and patrons to attend the Hull Study Center meeting on Saturday November 25. Miss Hussey spoke at Hewarda last year, her demonstration of games was interesting and instructional.
The article notes that the 1916 presidential contest rivaled the 1876 race for clarity, with claims that 40 years had passed since a similarly sharp election. It recalls 1876 as unsettled until March 1877 and highlights New York’s electoral votes usually aligning with the winner since then.
The text discusses U S presidents who served two consecutive terms since Andrew Jackson and Lincoln, noting a sequence of leaders and terms. It mentions Grover Cleveland and Lincoln era references, implying a historical survey of consecutive terms and presidential tenure.
Court notes various motions and rulings including alimony orders, property transfers to satisfy judgments, and appeals. Gerrit Boone versus A W Lehr returned to the court for fresh action. Local arrests for violations and public works issues appear amid scattered procedural references.
A curious exchange in a New York barber chair features a customer and barber musing on why musicians wear long hair. The white coated man explains long hair protects sensitive ears against aches and inflammation, likening it to protective gear for artists.
A health and economy note urges housekeepers to choose baking powder carefully. It contrasts pure cream of tartar Royal with alum or phosphate powders derived from minerals, highlighting label ingredients to verify authenticity and safety. Royal contains no alum nor phosphate.
The document discusses February 2 1017 plans for rural credit loans under the Federal Farm Loan system. It notes interest rates, loan renewals, and the process for forming local associations in Sipus County Iowa and Washington. It calls on residents to contact the Farm Loan Board in Washington for full information and application blanks.
A health education note argues sickness drives poverty and that keeping healthy costs little. It urges breathing exercises, good posture, proper clothing, regular bowel movements, and balanced meals. It warns against impure foods and recommends government inspected meats and sanitary milk handling.
Health guidance urges consumers to demand milk from tested cows and clean dairies. It warns tuberculosis and other diseases can spread via dairy products and emphasizes annual testing, sanitary milking, clean barns, and properly bottled milk to reduce risk. Modern safeguards lag behind some states, urging consumer vigilance.
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