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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1898
Page
3
One year subscription terms offered with payment at end or in advance. Advertising rates for display space to be provided upon application. Gro D Perkins may be district congress candidate and is likely Republican nominee unless current conditions shift.
The United States government exhibit at the Trans Mississippi Exposition will excel by all odds once more. The building alone is projected at $70,000, while odd notes about longevity and political favors underscore the era's editorial mood, including claims that editors seek posts without reciprocation.
The Orange City Herald notes that last week G. W. Pitts withdrew his name as a candidate for the congressional nomination. The decision is described as causing general regret.
Cupa Istren, President McKinley urges Spain to grant independence without delay. Spain is to respond at once. The text notes not all peace is won by force, but bayonet action or disappearing guns could hasten progress in Cuba and the United States.
Sioux City plans to attract President McKinley to attend the state Grand Army of the Republic gathering in June. City boosters say his presence would boost goodwill for the Northwest and increase the city’s standing.
A remark on Denmark’s unusual rule that the saloon or innkeeper who last served a drunkard must bear the cost of taking him home. The writer suggests American temperance supporters could learn from this approach, noting its effectiveness.
Salix Siftings lauds Junge Horcouison for perfect fairness and keen ability on the bench likening him to Judge Wakefield. Jurors praise his conduct as shrewd and deserving of another term amid broad approval from the legal circle.
A Florida telegram from Senator Epmunds disputes the idea of a large war effort to relieve Cuban subjects. He argues that defending the United States is necessary but condemns war as the greatest evil and crime, urging caution in a crisis that could imperil citizens.
Multiple Iowa editors weigh the urging congressional contest to replace Geo D Perkins. Steady support for Judge Thomas, debate over Strable, O Brien favorites, and party unity mix with guarded, noncommittal editorials. Local counties fret over delegates and district drift toward or against Perkins in forthcoming convention.
Orange City updates cover a new resident moving in, local officials and residents traveling for legal matters, school vacation for non resident teachers, residents returning from Chicago, and a county lodge upgrade. It cites a city election with ballot stuffing suspicions, and details on a forcible entry and detainer case moving through justice courts with a defendant victorious.
Patriotic old soldiers and citizens split into two classes. One side, conservative, trusts that the President understands Cuban matters we ignore. The opposing group disagrees, arguing the opposite view about policy insights and leadership.
In Rock Valley the United Presbyterian church will host preaching next Sunday by Rev Huizenga. Evening preaching is canceled due to the Willard termonial services at the MBE church where all will unite. Will E Mayer, proprietor of the leading steam laundry, traveled over from Sheldon.
Hoppe's Pioneer Store advertises daily bargain clothing with winter goods offered at cost and six months time on a bankable note. The sale aims to reduce stock and raise funds for spring purchases as new spring items arrive in coming weeks.
The Bee issues a special women's suffrage edition detailing the Washington national convention, fifty years of progress for women, rising public sentiment for enfranchisement, full speeches by Senators and Representatives, Frances Willard's six reasons for suffrage, and letters from Iowa women urging equal rights.
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