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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
2
A quirky column notes how a big railroad mogul avoids taxes while the Hepburn era policies shift duties. It mentions father figures walking, Little Johnnie and Brother Bill, and includes a nod to Ella Wheeler Wilcox reflecting on public figures after Hepburn's bill passage.
Alton Democrat Brother Wolf defends a contested sheriff race against Peter Schaap amid claims of biased coverage by Bee correspondents. The piece assigns blame for the dispute to lawyers judges and party loyalties, arguing the outcome hinged on clerical error and political maneuvering rather than merit.
A fragment notes The Idle Statesman as the subject with unclear context regarding an event titled SLIAR. The brief hints at a missed opportunity or error in reporting, but specifics, persons, places, or dates are unreadable in the preserved text. Further readable details are needed to finalize a proper card.
In a critique echoed by the Alton Democrat, Roosevelt is portrayed as a meddler who tackled corporate evils. The piece notes his reputation for sharing secrets with the public and cites his attorney general’s warning to Wall Street. It ends with a call for another term under Theodore the Meddler.
Andrew Carnegie donated 750000 dollars to fund a Washington DC bureau to study and boost United States Pan American trade relations. The bureau aims to promote a Pan American railway linking the continents. Secretary Root chairs the board. Roosevelt also praised the gift as Congress and Central American nations contribute toward about 1009000 dollars for the project.
The Alton Democrat reports ex superintendent Chase will accept the Milford schools principalship and depart Sioux County. Editor Brown of Rock Valley retains the Excosupt title. Dr. E O Plumbe of Rock Valley also claims the souvenir handle.
The ad promotes G Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe medicine for children addressing cough cold croup and whooping cough. It claims there is no danger and relief follows, noting it contains no opium or harmful drugs and may be given to babies as confidently as to adults. Sold by H H Pember Druggist.
Wanted good man in each county to represent and advertise cooperative department. Cash salary $21 weekly plus expenses. Old established business case. Our reference Bankers National Bank of Chicago. Address Manager The Columbia House Chicago Desk No 12 4.
The new gasoline law, effective January 1, requires dealers and consumers to paint all gasoline receptacles red and label them. It also bans kerosene in red containers. Violations carry a fine from five to one hundred dollars. The Bee Printery ad promotes sale bills.
Iowa's thirty second general assembly opens January 14 with Governor Cummins preparing his message for a state wide primary law. The speech will push for a plural ity primary and rail rate reforms while Crossley plans a new bill. Kendall named speaker. Garst to be lieutenant governor. Mornin contests Blackhawk seat. Dolliver to be re elected US senator.
Public sales describe moves by T W Wilcox and Mrs M Thayer with auctions at their farms near Rock Valley. Listings include horses cattle sheep farm machinery harness wagons and domestic goods plus free lunch and terms bills. Auctions occur January 17 1907 and January 23 1907 with multiple lot details and auctioneers noted.
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