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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1899
Page
3
A collage of verses and local notices includes a goodbye kiss reflection, community notes from Orcutt to Rock Valley, and social updates. Readers glimpse church events, auctions, farm sales, and visits by townsfolk with trains and excursions noted.
The past week was dry with variable temperatures five degrees above and ten below normal, aiding rapid progress in laying and harvest. Southern regions threshing oats fair to good, northern areas near completion of cutting, moisture needed for corn and pastures though no major damage. Woman's Day at the Pair notes Rock Valley and Hull ladies planning concessions with committees led by Mrs. Vitzthun, Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Bullard, and others.
A Washington dispatch from August 3 reports the First South Dakota Infantry, including private Wilson Hinkley, near return from the Philippines after a year of hard service. Four transports are in harbor and the Pennsylvania sails on the 6th with discharged men. The Sheridan sails on the 8th with Montana and South Dakota troops. Valencia and Zealandia sailing times are delayed by an approaching typhoon.
A new tumbling rod connection for the swinging stacker promises easier detachment from separators, reduced belt trouble, and faster setting times. John A. Parkinson of Rock Valley Iowa offers trials with satisfaction guaranteed and cost-effective benefits for threshers and farmers.
The Modern Woodmen reports 404 308 national membership with 60 in the local camp. Members are urged to attend Tuesday meetings, note their personal financial stake, and promote camp growth and unity while inviting attendance at the Hudson picnic on August 17. Rock Valley members are urged to show greater participation to protect mutual interests. Signed by W I Murry V. I.
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows held a lodge room gathering last Tuesday night with officer installation followed by social time and refreshments. New officers include N G Miss Bellsfield V G Mrs G L Hurd R G Mrs John McKellar P S W W Cocroft T Mrs Jas Walpole C Mrs Mulvey W Miss Mary Stengel I G Mrs M B Smith C G John A Parkinson.
The scheduled Blanche B versus Spolaski race fell through with Mr. Gilman paying his forfeit. A Hull versus Rock Valley baseball game occurred, Rock Valley won, and Harry Miller raced W. S. Everett with Everett taking the foot race win.
This week’s births include a son to Mr and Mrs I T Eilis a son to Ben Wyilles and wife a daughter to Mr and Mrs Julius Benson and a son to D Hoppeling and wife
Period ending August 2, 1800 lists J. A. Bergman Leonard Kirk C. L. Love J. Shut J Todtman Ole Lverson M as remaining advertised letters at the Rock Valley Iowa post office.
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