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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
12
The notice states that The Sioux County Ber is edited and published by Hurd who is also proprietor. It indicates weekly post office mailing in Rock Valley Iowa as second class matter.
Terms of Subscription One year if paid at once. eee 20 one year if paid in advance Rates for display advertising will be made known upon application Local Advertising Local advertising notices are charged ten cents per line for first insertion and five cents per line for every publication thereafter All local advertising will be run until or dered out unless otherwise provided Cards of Thanks and lists of Wedding Presents charged at reguar rates.
General Fitz Hugh Lee received widespread ovations from his arrival on American soil through Tuesday night. He is praised for his loyalty and prudent conduct in Cuba, reflecting dignity on the government he represented and earning wide respect. America expresses strong approval of Lee.
A cheeky note suggests placing a dollar in an envelope addressed to a recipient in the Sandwich Islands and mailing it to stretch value. The idea hinges on mail schemes and playful gotcha humor from early era postings.
A quip notes how some people preface views with I don’t think that signals hesitation rather than certainty. The line argues that stopping at that phrase avoids committing to the stance.
Hon. J. W. Lamas of Le Mars is announced by the Sentinel as a candidate to succeed Perkins of Fremont county for the railroad commission.
A Maine editor accused of rough conduct after reportedly kissing a young Boston woman and catching measles becomes a local scandal target. The story ties the incident to regional tensions and public nerves in the era.
The text argues that American confidence in Spain is lacking and suggests Spain would be judged harshly if its pro Spanish positions had originated elsewhere.
The O'Brien county printing contest result went to the Sheldon Mail as expected. In Sioux County the contest will not end before the next court term convening the twentieth of next month.
A Madrid morning newspaper prints issues with ink washable in water so readers can dip the newspaper to produce a handkerchief after reading the news, offering a clever reuse of the paper.
Ep C Brown of Sheldon and Reverend Jesse Cole of Ireton join the quest for a nomination in the eleventh district. They have not yet unsettled the harmony surrounding Geo D Perkins and his backers.
The Sioux County Bee announces a county pumpkin contest to grow the largest heaviest and best pumpkin. First prize is a Forty Dollar Servie Roap Wacon and second prize a Fiorea Don. LAR Hasy Cuan. Other prizes to be announced. Seed from L L May Co of St Paul Minnesota, a French variety, will be given free with subscription to The Bee. Seeded pumpkins only allowed entry and details to follow next week.
The quote laments that individuals avoid court arbitration for personal conflicts while refusing to apply the same principle to national disputes. It highlights human inconsistency in seeking orderly resolution versus embracing war as a method of settling differences.
The article notes Spain’s current minister to the United States has roots in Washington. His father Polo served as minister to the United States in 1872 as an attache of the legation. The son is a trained diplomat who speaks English fluently.
Uncalled for letters at Rock Valley post office as of April 16 1808 include Miss Mar Kheijan FPrint Bu ya Ah and others awaiting pickup, per local town notice.
Tus Monitor Puritan arrived at Key West harbor on Saturday and anchored near The Terror and Amphitheatre. Three of the era’s most powerful fighting machines were afloat at that moment alongside the cruisers New York Marble Head Cincinnati Helena Newport Detroit and Nashville.
Mrs. Geo Rait visited in Sheldon. C Hoagman moves into Morse property formerly Joe Hoag. Ex Treasurer Thayer and family visited C BE Work. Editor Morris and family Sundayed in Rock Valley. A man wore a long light overcoat. C E Work brought fat steers for meat market. Large crowd attended U P church services. The Resurrection discussed in morning sermon. A traveling grocer patrolled town. Locals favor patronizing own merchants. Prof Clinginpod gave a phono graph concert. judged fine. Cooper and Grooter engine in good working order aiding plow polishing. A calf stuck in a fence window illustrated pay show. Rev E B Mahon spoke at U P church with satire. J H Standesha, a deaf and dumb man from Dubuque, in town selling Cosmopolitan Magazine by writing and gestures.
Mr. Ruby of Hull called at Perkins last week. Miss Lundy visited Rock Rapids Sabbath crowds and is often unable to work. Mr. Shultz of Rock Rapids visited his mother Tuesday. Miss Mary Schwartz of Doon stays with D. O. Gardner, who remains very ill. J. M. Stickney's child hurt on a foot scraper. Farmers finished seeding and begin plowing for corn. The phonograph concert Monday night drew a good crowd. Thomas Buckley and Conrad Jensen note cattle trade and Klondike souvenir.
Several good second hand wheels for sale at a bargain. Gro. P. Drew.
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