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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
6
A reminiscence recalls a mother’s warm cry “Willie, dear—come in” from childhood days in Chicago The voice returns as a longing for simpler times and the desire to hear that loving invitation again.
Julia Primm, a well educated teacher in Massachusetts, faces a life choice between continuing study in Greek and Latin or marrying Aaron Wood. He supports education but she fears losing her career in a harsh frontier setting. She ultimately chooses marriage and a different path.
A sensational Texas tale follows Islaine Sinclair from Blanco County childhood to a life of marriages, elopements, and high rolling gamblers. She navigates Europe and Mexico, steals a boat, and becomes entangled with Cage Horn and Don Slocum, ending with jail in Guadalajara and a vanished final act.
A city cousin recalls a two week visit where a porcelain crown broke leaving a visible metal backing. The unexpected dental mishap caused embarrassment and a strained smile until the tooth was repaired, after which hospitality and renewed warmth followed.
In a New Jersey village church meeting the evangelist urged enlistment for the Lord’s service but drew no response. A wooden leg veteran in the back seat finally shouted Draft them parson, as the moment ended with startled silence.
An intellectual man asks if anyone tried starting a newspaper here. Broncho Bob recalls the effort failed as the editor neglected business. He explains the man was not dissipated but stayed at his desk instead of taking bold action.
A long testimonial style piece extols Peruna as a cure all for spring catarrh and general debility. The excerpt quotes officials actors and others praising Peruna as a first class tonic, nerve calmer and blood builder with notes from U S figures and prominent citizens.
A statistician likens Lombroso to link criminals to public employment. He argues many who handle public funds turn to speculation and theft, with private sector workers less prone to such crimes. He notes thieves confess speculation as a common path to crime.
An advertisement offers a free Allen's Foot-Ease sample from Allen's in Olmsted Le Roy N Y for foot powder curing tired sweaty damp swollen feet and fitting tight shoes. It claims relief for corns and bunions and notes druggists and shoe stores sell it for 25 cents. It also includes miscellaneous excerpts and quotes with no clear local news context.
A French youth visits Paris after admiring a painting of a future wife only to find the actual woman plain. His parents push him to honor his promise, arguing the portrait represents the beloved despite its flaws. The tale suggests portraits tempt but do not define worth.
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