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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
3
The Rock Valley Bee notes editor G L Hurd as proprietor and records the weekly publication entering mail at the Rock Valley Iowa post office as second class matter.
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The text praises General Fitz-Hugh Lee for his steadfast American loyalty and prudent conduct in Cuba. It notes broad admiration from his arrival in the United States through Tuesday night and asserts that America is well pleased with him.
An old ad suggests putting a dollar in an envelope addressed to someone in the Sandwich Islands and mailing it to extend its value. The piece reads as a quirky, unspecified tip for saving money through mail.
A quip about people who begin with I do not think and then refrain from describing the situation, implying they miss the point by stopping at doubt rather than analysis. The remark critiques incomplete reasoning and urges concrete description.
Hon J W Lanais of Le Mars is announced by the Sentinel as a candidate to succeed Perkins of Fremont county as railroad commissioner.
A Maine editor known for harsh edits sparked a public scandal after kissing a Boston girl and catching measles. The incident drew attention to personal conduct and regional gossip.
A reflective editorial note argues Americans distrust Spain's sincerity in its positions. It contends that if any other country had offered similar terms, the reaction would be to reject them, highlighting a tension between diplomacy and public belief.
The county printing contest in O'Brien county was decided last week in favor of the Sheldon Mail as expected. In Sioux County the contest will not end before the next term of court which convenes the twentieth of next month.
A Madrid morning issue prints with ink that dissolves in water so readers can dunk the paper and wipe the news onto a handkerchief. The concept lets readers reuse the paper as a cleaning cloth after reading.
Ep Brown of Sheldon and Rev Jesse Cole of Ireton announce candidacy for Congress in the eleventh district. They have not yet defeated the incumbent George Darking or his supporters.
Sioux County Bee announces a Pumpkin Raising Contest to display soil fertility and farming methods. Five prizes include a Forty Dollar Spring Road Wagon and a Firreza DoltAR Hasy Cuatz, with seeds from L L May & Co of St Paul. Seed may be obtained free to entrants who subscribe.
The passage questions the hypocrisy of choosing personal combat over court arbitration while denying the same for national disputes, calling mankind inconsistent in applying civilized dispute resolution. It argues the principle should apply equally to both private and national conflicts.
The Spanish minister to the United States is a veteran diplomat who speaks fluent English. His father Polo served as minister to the United States in 1872 as an attache of the legation.
Public notice lists remaining uncalled for items at Rock Valley Iowa April 15 1898 including Miss Mary Kheijan and F Print two names shown in the old mail packet with no further details.
The Puritan reached Key West harbor on Saturday and anchored near The Terror and Amphitheatre. Three of the era’s strongest fighting ships stood nearby with cruisers New York Marble Head Cincinnati Helena Newport Detroit and Nashville in reefed view.
Mrs Geo Rait visited Sheldon Friday for shopping and socializing. C Hoagman moves into Morse property once owned by Joe Hoag. Ex Treasurer Thayer and family called on C EH Work and family. Editor C A Morris and kin spent Sunday in Rock Valley. A man with a long light coat was seen on the street Tuesday. C H Work delivered fat heifers for meat market use. A large crowd attended U P church services with the Resurrection as morning sermon topic. A traveling grocer plied the streets Tuesday without many orders. Locals favor patronizing home merchants. Prof Clinginped gave a phonograph concert Saturday night and it was well received. Cooper and Grooter keep their engine in and it works well aiding polishing and plow work. A pay show window crowd could imagine a calf sticking through a fence as a society observation. Rev E B Mahon of Sioux City gave a Chalk Talk at U P church Friday evening to a sizeable audience and much appreciation. J Hi Standesh a deaf and dumb agent from Dubuque visited town early week to take Cosmopolitan Magazine orders and communicated by writing and gestures.
Mr. Raby of Hull was a Perkins caller last week. Miss Lundy visited Rock Rapids friends over Sabbath and is partly unable to work. Mr. Shultz of Rock Rapids called on his mother Tuesday. Miss Mary Schwartz of Doon stayed at D. O. Gardner’s. Gardner remains very low and hopes for recovery. J. M. Stickney’s youngest child was hurt by a foot scraper. Farmers in the area have finished seeding and begin plowing for corn. A phonograph concert Monday night drew a large, appreciative crowd. Thomas Buckley is unwell. Conrad Jensen returned from Chicago with fat cattle and a miniature Klondike kept in pocket.
The Northwestern Iowa Teachers association holds its annual meet in Sioux City April 21 to 23. The Sioux City and Northern offers a special round trip fare for tickets sold April 20 21 and 22 good for return by April 25. G W Hannon Perkins Agent. Several good second hand wheels for sale at a bargain Gro P Drew.
For twenty five years Scott's Emulsion has stood as a standard remedy. Doctors acknowledge its unique flesh-forming results and note many market preparations fail to match its effects.
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