27 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
The obituary notes James Solon was born July 4, 1887 and known for his kind nature and steady principles. It recalls his close sisterly ties, recalls a troubled period with illness years ago, and his long absence from Rock Valley with ties to Washington State.
Mr and Mrs Lickel of Rock Valley and surrounding towns learn of the death of their brother Thomas Lickel in California. He was a longtime business figure in Rock Valley, later moving to Sheldon and then California. Widely esteemed, he was known for generosity and friendly counsel. He had visited Rock Valley recently with family.
Gerrit Vogelaar long connected to Rock Valley area was killed last Thursday while helping fill a silo on a farm west of Hydsoy. He was about 55 years old and died shortly after losing consciousness during the corn loading into the silo.
Homer Jacobs writes from France about a safe voyage and upcoming training camp while detailing a long trek from Chicago to Camp Puritan and Camp Dix. Collenbaugh describes a truck convoy trip through Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Alleghenies, roughing it on pup tents and mud, with Red Cross aid praised and a postwar convoy service outlook.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe registrants filling forms with questions about classification dependents and employer details. The text mentions bringing the owner of a farm and an employee to provide information and a one time questionnaire completion.
Fragmentary note appears to reference a division request and an action to save pits or sites. Not enough readable context to determine concrete entities or outcome.
The county urges residents to participate in a wool survey by inspecting closets for old garments to assess their fit for winter wardrobes. The government asks housekeepers to contribute through this patriotic effort, with Sioux County urged to join in.
War relief sale will be held in Rock Valley on Saturday Oct 25. Donations from Rock Valley and area are requested with grain contributions to be brought by residents. Articles may be left at the old Collenbaugh Garage Wilding. Committee members include Mrs Bifie Carter Mrs Win Sethida ten Mrs H Roorda and Mrs J Vander Meide.
The Jackie Military Band from the Great Lakes Training Station will tour Iowa during the Liberty Loan drive. A special train stop is planned at Reel Valley Friday September 27 from 0:30 to 9:80 pm. Local speeches by Woodworth Clum and Air T Dorreen precede music and a pledge to support war efforts.
Notice announces the Rock Valley Branch of the Sioux County Iowa American Red Cross will elect officers at 8 PM October 1918 at the Opera House Rock Valley. Voting members within Rock Valley jurisdiction may participate. Meeting may address officer reports and other business. full attendance is urged. Dated September 26, 1918. W. C. Leonard, Chairman. Mrs M S Huie, Secretary.
The document shows a balance sheet for the State Bank organized under Iowa law in Sioux County. It lists liabilities including capital stock and deposits, with totals and signatures from the bank president and an official. The statement asserts accuracy, truth, and propriety of assets as the bank’s bona fide property.
Henry Haupt son of Mrs. 8 Haupt of this place died at his mother's home on Wednesday after an appendicitis operation. Peritonitis ensued despite medical care from Drs. Lock and Rouse of Sioux City. Born August 8 1882 in Sioux County, he had lived on a farm near Rock Valley the past 14 years and was active in church. Survived by his mother, three brothers, and one sister. funeral arrangements pending as his brother John is in the Army.
Milk handled in sanitary condition will be delivered to you by six o clock at 10 cents per quart. Cows have been tested for tuberculosis. Sweet cream in cans. Parties who have not yet ordered their milk should do so now to be provided with milk in the winter.
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