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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
2
New subscribers receive a special offer from a new publisher Mebrudry with a five two cent SLUINDs stimulus. The offer appears in a promotional notice and invites study of the order details.
The text reflects a rural community urging frugality and self reliance. It mentions debts, a focus on reducing costs, paying debts, and preparing for future hardships. It highlights domestic thrift and steady household budgeting as essential.
A readable fragment reflects rural musings on town life trust and independence. It notes cautious warnings about gossip and business, hints at local enterprises, and mentions shifting weather affecting farming with references to distant memories and forthcoming decisions.
The piece notes Georgic expenses near 500 million yearly with a $16 daily inflow to Britain and a $20 million annual surplus. It also quotes the Manchester Press denying any truly independent newspaper and cites Shochester New York voting machines in a recent election with fast half minute split tickets and quick straight-ticket votes.
Residents and local figures attend a gathering in Orange City to plan support for a political effort. Key attendees include Dr J H Brouwer J Deburest Ben Gummel K W Carson W J Hester and J A Ashley. The meeting aims to organize a campaign for a forthcoming municipal election.
A garbled column urges county divisions to elect delegates by a stated date. It stresses understanding the plan, correct representation, and energizing camp leadership to mobilize officers and members in line with the group’s aims and local protection.
Boyden’s Bee Buzzus Lowell Morse visited Sheldon on Saturday. Steven Baird was in Sheldon Tuesday. Mrs Geo Thompson visited Hull Monday. Thanksgiving joy follows. Mrs W 58 Tuttle visited Sioux City Wednesday. Henry Pitsticks and others tested sleighing. Mrs Chas Brink escaped a gasoline explosion Monday as fire scorched carpets and wallpaper. Mr and Mrs W S Tuttle hosted soldier boys Wednesday with friends Adhison Damon Story Leonard and others for a pleasant reception.
Community items include Dykstra receiving many new goods, the KC elevator moving corn cribs to Maurice, Stickney visiting Rock Valley and planning Tu reads. Mrs. Haarsma wins a divorce with 1500 alimony. Ads note goods for sale, insurance offers, and Box subscription offer from Sheldon area.
Local leading hardware dealer TAG BAUMANN urges customers to buy locks bolts bars and all hardware now before prices rise. He notes low purchase costs and identical sale prices to customers, emphasizing urgency to secure needed items.
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