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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
20
A poem about a shriveled seed in a window box that becomes a blossom of a perfect soul. It contrasts barren pain with brief joys and ends with a heavenly image of purity, referencing Rev. Henry Van Dyke and a child’s life.
Arbor Day notes encourage planting trees and promoting the county pumpkin raising contest with free seeds at multiple outlets. Local business activity includes seed, farm loans, ice orders, and new store ads while community visits report several residents and professionals in town.
Rock Valley residents joined patriotic displays at the opera house with the Star Spangled Banner and Cuban flag celebrations. Company EH farewell events drew crowds as townsfolk wished them a safe journey, while the Glass Blowers show offered clear glassmaking instruction and gifts like a Bird of Paradise piece and other items to attendees.
H E Darland writes from Spokane to say he plans to head north next Monday after recovering from a grip and noting he weighs 159 pounds the heaviest he has ever weighed. He sends regards to friends and signs off as H BE Durpanp.
Estray notice reports a white brood sow weighing about 200 pounds taken on or about April 28 1898. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying charges. Jas. CHISHOLM.
The Modern Woodmen of America Executive Council on April 19, 1808 ruled that members who volunteer for military defense do not forfeit their insurance. The decision, supported by Director J. N. Reece, aims to mobilize 300,000 Woodmen without homeowners’ protection loss.
Mrs Carter called Monday morning Nina Leonard was absent Tuesday John Neiland suffers mumps Bert and Dan Stank absent several days Arthur Brown returns after six weeks Maud Huibregtse Susie Kessler absent Friday Florence Knapp Edward Plumbe absent Tuesday due to Hull trip Several high room pupils absent Tuesday because of Hull bands Arbor Day flag hopes vanished and flag pole gone.
Mr and Mrs nom Richter thank neighbors and friends for sympathy and deeds during their child's illness and death. Uncalled for letters at Rock Valley post office listed: P G Wennichisen Gerhard G Kruger Abel Bakker M Exper P M. Seed Potatoes for Sale Beauty of Hebron and Marly Wisconsin seed eee for sale H Kuennn at the brickyards.
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