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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
28
Poem by Rev. Henry Van Dyke uses a seed and earth image on a windowsill to describe a frail child who endures pain yet yields a precious bloom, a perfect soul, in a narrow room. The verse blends simple earthly imagery with spiritual reverence.
Arbor Day is celebrated with tree planting calls and local notices. The issue covers farm loans, ice orders, pumpkin seed contests, seed sales, store ads, and community updates including residents from Inwood Doon and Orange City.
A Spokane letter from H E Durpanp indicates plans to head north next Monday after recovering from grip, notes good health and a weight of 159 pounds, and sends regards to inquiring friends from last Friday.
One white brood sow weighing about 200 pounds taken up on or about April 28, 1898. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying charges. Jas. CHISHOLM.
The Modern Woodmen of America Executive Council on April 19 1898 ruled that members who volunteer for defense of the country do not forfeit their life or civil insurance. About 300 000 Woodmen are covered while those who do not enlist may face higher assessments to protect fighting members and homes. Four new applications were acted upon at Rock Valley camp. William the horse was sold to the Catholic Order of Forresters and will be cared for by new owners.
Mrs. Carter called Monday morning Nina Leonard was absent Tuesday John Neiland suffers mumps Bert and Dan Staak missed several days Arthur Brown returns after six weeks Susie Kessler and Maud Huibregtse absent Friday Florence Knapp Ridward Plumbe absent Tuesday as they went to Hull Several high room pupils were absent Tuesday due to Hull bands Aim for Arbor Day flag failed with flag pole lost or gone
Prices listed for commodities at Rock Valley Market include Wheat 100 dollars per unit and Oats 24. Barley 25. Cattle 800 and 25 cents per unit. Chickens 5 cents to 4. Butter and cheese prices appear scattered. The page shows incomplete OCR with multiple broken words.
Mr and Mrs nom Richter express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and deeds during their illness and death of their little boy. Advertised letters remaining in Rock Valley Iowa post office April 22 1898 list P G Wenrichisen Gerhard G Kruger Abel Bakker C M Exper P M Seed Potatoes for Sale Beauty of Hebron and Marly Wisconsin seed potatoes for sale A H Kuenyz at the brickyards.
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