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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
15
Col. William Jennings Bryan, renowned orator, will speak on war topics at the Rock Valley Chautauqua, June 25, as an added program for season ticket holders. The event is touted as the season’s best, with other lectures on war and the promise of real facts for attendees. Buy a season ticket to hear Bryan without extra cost.
The post office received a government notice requiring all German alien women aged fourteen or older to register. The rule mirrors last February’s male registration and applies to women of German descent who are not naturalized American citizens or who have held alien or German citizenship. American-born women are exempt unless they have naturalized as German or pledged allegiance to Germany. A German wife’s citizenship mirrors her husband’s, and marriage to an American before April 6, 1918, makes her American. If uncertain, visit the postoffice for guidance. registration begins Monday, June 11.
M E Church notes list Pastor John W Douma and upcoming services. Morning sermon titled The Worth Unwelcome for next Sunday. Evening Epworth League at 7 includes social and business meeting led by Stella Paragne. Friday events feature Mr and Mrs H M and Cari Ru. Verance meeting at the church. notes mention a bargain for acres and a gathering.
Miss Inez Fuller resigns as assistant county superintendent of Sioux County and will return to Michigan. Mrs. Tye will replace her. Postmaster Iverson reports draft evader Wm Clint Whitman of Neosho MO, found on a Canton area farm, with draft card but failed to notify home board of address change. County engineers in Orange City seek grading seven miles to standard, costing 1000 to 2500 per mile, with three miles north of Rock Valley and one mile south, plus three miles further south. Buena Vista County calls for Jacob Frischman for failure to report. located near Hawarden, taken to Camp Dodge, willing to go. Lyon County men Farrey and E. Andhear fill vacancies from deserters Brands and Olson. Brands missing, Olson reportedly went toward Sweden with his brother to visit a sick father. Olson’s draft status unclear. Rock Valley Lumber Co. advertises screen doors.
The Town and Country Club held a Friday meeting to organize the Rock Valley Town and Country Club Band. A bylaws committee was formed and a booster trip to surrounding towns was set to promote the chautauqua with planned short concerts along the way.
Florence Vander Stoep and Will Ver Doorn wed at the bride parents home in Rock Valley Rev Colenbrander officiated in the presence of close relatives and friends The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F Vander Stoep Sr They plan to reside in Rock Valley where Ver Doorn works at a local creamery
A farmer’s loan advertisement from Rock Valley Iowa promises up to ten thousand dollars on an improved quarter at five and a half percent. Commission is claimed as the lowest, with money ready in five days. Call or write D Scanlan.
A German professor in Indiana writes to fellow Germans about Prussianism and military tyranny's history, noting how the Kaiser linked with religion to enforce control. He recalls exile from Germany, praises American liberty, and urges Germans to embrace democracy and peace embodied by Old Glory and Christmas gospel imagery.
Ed Vander Stoep announces sale or rental of the Mat Walpole place featuring a modern house a barn a windmill a hog shed a chicken house and nine acres of land on easy terms the property signals a move from dairy into ranching and invites prospective buyers or tenants.
The Sioux County sheriff candidate thanks voters for primary support and defends his record against rumors of favoritism. He invites independent examination of official records, pledging transparency and assistance to verify that charges are unfounded.
John F. Rielly of Rock Valley and Miss Mary Shea of Fulda Minn were united in marriage Wednesday morning June 12 at St Patrick's Church Fulda Minn The bridal party included Miss Sarah Shea bridesmaid and Thos Rielly as groomsman Guests from Rock Valley included Mary Bridget Margaret and Rose Rielly sisters of the groom The couple left for a wedding trip to Chicago and eastern points and will reside on the crown's farm northwest of Rock Valley Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for happiness and success
For sale by R. Kooi of Lebanon or The Dayton Tire Co. in Sioux Center Iowa. Moline universal tractor attaches directly to plow disc harrow cultivator mower binder and other equipment so one operator can control the entire outfit from the seat. Delivers up to 12 hp for belt work.
A west bound passenger train nearing Ireton on Saturday narrowly escaped tragedy after a two year old child wandered onto the track between the John Grassman place and Ireton. The engine stopped and struck the child’s body with the cow catcher before the train halted. The boy was removed and appeared unhurt aside from minor marks, while his mother nearly fainted. The incident was described as a close call by local witnesses.
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