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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
1
A historical excerpt argues winter boosts bodily warmth and repair via increased blood flow and nutrition. It notes skin thickening, fur-like protection in animals, and compares savages and Indians to illustrate exposure effects on hair and baldness.
The article cites Telesphorus of Rome as the first known to ordain Christmas observance around 187 A D and notes Christmas day was observed by about 98 A D in history. It adds Spain as the source of the custom of giving Christmas presents, tracing fittings from revelers exchanging tokens during Christmas Eve markets.
A brief 19th century style exhortation urges self improvement as the best gift. It calls readers to be kinder to others, curb temper, restrain evil habits, and become a joy and help to others, attributed to United Presbyterian Aunt Jerusha with a December date.
Inwood Herald praises Rok Valley merchants for choosing advertising medium Tue Ber and commends Bro Hurd for his role. The note expresses pride in town business support and pledges to improve opportunities to merit continued endorsement and favorable treatment.
A note from A. S. Donps invites old and new customers to People's Meat Market to enjoy the choicest meats and courteous service. Separately, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway offers low excursion rates to southern resorts with return validity until June 1, 1901, via agents in Rock Valley.
They announce succession in the implement trade with a full stock of leading makes and promise square deals and low prices to old customers and new. They invite readers to visit for current or future needs and repairs.
The article reflects on Washington's early days as a sparse settlement and the city’s transformation through the Civil War era. It credits the revival to northern enterprise and the remaking by Shepherd and associates, culminating in a powerful, imperial capital. It then discusses The Good Teacher, praising refinement, observation driven methods, and the teacher’s role in forming thoughtful students and strong character.
A local ad notes P. McKellar & Son offer a parlor set at half price. The sale targets readers of the Tue Bee and invites customers to act soon.
The Modern Woodmen held their annual officer election Tuesday evening. Officers elected include D. B. Winter W A 8 Wierda B H Fuller J A Gurcland Matt Bernissee John Schuller Guy Firman M L Hirach. Delegates to the county convention are D B Winter J W Mak R Sipnia M Wornissee. The Rock Valley Camp approved the Emergency Fund and two new candidates were adopted.
All parties indebted to M Fouuss are urged to call and settle accounts by cash or note by December 1 due to increased expenses.
W R Smith of Latham Illinois credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing his piles after trying many remedies. He claims no relapse since using the salve. The advertisement asserts the product as the only champion pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world at 25 cents per box, guaranteed by ET H Pember.
In connection with the Twenty First Century movement an exchange of pulpits is planned. Rev. S. L. Chandler of Hulls will preach in the M E church next day morning and evening. The former pastor will go to Hull for the return services. A cordial invitation is extended to Rev Chandler. W A Richardson.
Advertised letters include W.E. Flot, Grace, Leona Marcus, Russell Lawrence, and Leona Marcus from Rock Valley. Stray notices report a Perkin steer with white spots weighing about 900 to 1000 pounds last seen four weeks ago near Perkins Iowa. A reward is offered for recovery.
Past due subscription accounts go to collectors while listings proceed. Call office to settle now. For the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago December 1 to 8 the C M & St P Ry offers round trip tickets at one fare plus 2 dollars. Tickets on sale November 30 and December 1 return by December 10 Rock Valley rate 15.92 dollars. C W Jacobs, agent. Present gift options from Pember's vast stock with presents for everyone.
An advertisement touts King's New Life Pills as boosting strength and mental clarity with a “keen, clear brain” and high ambition. A 25 cent box is sold by H. Hember in Rock Valley Iowa.
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