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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
4
A Wednesday issue from Orange City in Sioux County Iowa outlines subscription terms for the Northwestern Iowa county paper. It offers payment by draft express post or registered letter and notes sample copies on request.
Ntov notes Cummins and Hon Lot Thomas at Hawarden Friday night. Teddy’s bear hunting brings country memory. The New York gentleman forgot Teddy’s Westward bear work. Democrats protest trusts but nominate a grand trust promoter for governor signaling inconsistency.
Records show Sioux county feeders invested 17950 in cattle chattels last week. The same holdings indicate about twenty cattle valued at 315000 will be burned off next spring for roughly 36000 in loss.
Presidents of coal companies propose refer all issues with miners to a five member arbitration board to be appointed by the President. The board would include a navy engineer officer a mining engineer a U.S. judge from Pennsylvania a sociologist and a coal industry participant. Miners have not yet accepted the plan.
The article notes Wall Street's demand for more money per head despite banks showing loans exceeding deposits. It cites trust companies borrowing heavily in Europe and securities marked up to finance stock exchange deals, draining funds from ordinary business use.
The article argues that legitimate trade and commerce prosper only when taxes or tributes increase, and banks are denied privileges, leading to a push for enforced liquidation. It warns that Wall Street has inflated a balloon of wealth and predicts a looming retreat of financial excess as money flows from New York to the West and must eventually recede.
A humorous essay surveys fashion from corsets to collarless Alexandra coats, bell-shaped skirts, raglan wraps, and oversized felt crowns, praising a woman’s poise amid extreme styles while poking fun at architectural craziness in clothing.
An old line Democrat criticizes Democratic nominee James M. Parsons as three quarters Republican and argues protection should not shield trade injustice. The piece praises Republican doctrines on money and tariff reform while noting partisan regret but real admiration for reform, questioning Parsons' alignment with true Democratic principles.
Chicago remarks reveal a Republican critique of Democrat policy. The address frames the GOP as restoring duties to align with constitutional principles, condemning both unlawful profit and revenue-oriented bruk. The speaker argues for reduced duties to harmonize with federal ideals.
The speaker extols American achievements under protective policies praising labor dignity and free institutions. He forecasts a future of promise despite challenges, asserts government strength, and emphasizes courage, intelligence, and faith as keys to meeting social and economic duties.
County Press notes Attorney Hatley follows the example of T M Zink and David B Henderson. His declination earns praise for a change of heart as he moves from Jefferson democracy to a new allegiance to Theodore Roosevelt.
A Washington Star column muses on the world’s state, the sun and bees, and failed dairy prospects. The speaker rejects accusations of wrongdoing by fellow farmers and jokes about volcanic fury while promising to avoid blunt satire.
A committee including Mrs Rev Nash of Hull and Mrs E D Brown of Rock Valley plans a prize essay contest to be held by January 1 1903. First prize is three dollars for a high school student and second prize two dollars for an adult. Essays must be hand delivered to the Halil Civic Club and the county press is asked to copy.
List of petit jurors drawn for Sioux County District Court to meet Monday November 10 before Judge Wim Hutchinson. Jurors must appear Wednesday November 12 at 2 pm. Names include Trebon Rock Dykstra Holland Fhlitch Rock, plus many from Logan Lincoln Sioux Nassau Reading Sherman Floyd West Branch Buncombe Eagle Captain.
Readable names include FL McKellar Tincoln J HH Gérasts Floyd Chas Keeha Washington Hoffa Capet HL Van der Poot Nassau. The fragment presents a cluster of individuals connected to unspecified local context.
A historical reflection on the retailer’s role and character shaping consumer taste and value. It contrasts evolution from itinerant traders to permanent shops and argues for fair prices and mutual benefit between seller and buyer, warning against predatory practices and charity misconceived as wealth.
A historical property ledger lists multiple transfers with buyers and sellers, including addresses in Hawarden Orange City Calliope and Sioux Center. Amounts shown include 1400, 1600, 1000, 4000 and 975 dollars for parcels described by blocks and lots in several towns.
The record notes that Dowie paid $63,000 for his lace factory, raised $1,103,000 through stock issuance, yet persists in treating religion as Dowie's long out. The details suggest ongoing financial and organizational questions surrounding his ventures and beliefs.
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