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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
2
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A patchwork of short items from Sioux County covers quiet state politics in Rock Valley, advice on health and finances, and local editorial lines. Mentions include Representative Barney's chaplain bill, the Trend bill to curb fake schemes, and encouragement for citizen engagement. Also notes St Valentine events, a call for correspondents, and a speculative tip on G W Pitts for the Republican nomination.
Hon. F Bailey of Sioux county introduced a bill for a permanent chaplain at the Soldier's Home in Marshalltown. He argues the move would save money and give the home a true home-like atmosphere by providing constant spiritual and temporal care, recalling regimental chaplains and easing veterans' minds. The measure is urged for swift passage and to earn the thanks of all state soldiers.
A striking resemblance is drawn between Judge S. M. Lady of Sheldon and Prouty of Des Moines. The piece notes Ladd's campaign antics and a lakeside vacation anecdote involving Mrs Prouty, highlighting humorous misrecognition during political outreach and a quip about familiarity.
The Yukon farming prospects are explored with Fort Yukon missionaries noting potatoes Siberian wheat and barley thriving near Circle City while 100 acres are set aside near Bonanza creek for agricultural use in Klondike. The piece also discusses Iowa two cent fare proposals, school law changes, and remarks on political activity and honesty.
Secretary Wilson reports the establishment of 20 new beet root sugar manufactories in the United States. The plants are direct results of the Department of Agriculture efforts to promote the industry and will represent an investment of not less than ten million dollars.
Geo J Bolks visited Sheldon on Sunday and G Nan Roekel of Sioux Center was here Tuesday. Bert Draagom came from Hospers Wednesday. EH Sr Thayer returned from Buena Vista county. Van Beek couple of Sioux Center in town Tuesday. Peter Mouw at Des Moines hog sale. County board to meet next Thursday. Van Oosterhont at Bronx City on legal business. Our Cornet Band to give annual concert Monday evening February 21. Editor Tamplin of the Hull Index in city Saturday. G L Van de Steeg named postmaster, will start in July. Mrs E G Oggel hosted ladies Wednesday afternoon. Mrs J G Lankelma hosted tea Tuesday. Nellie Van Weckle died Tuesday morning. Relatives extend sympathy. Fred Pratt of Hawarden Republican in county seat Saturday. Harry Van der Sloot to Keokuk Monday to visit his mother, away about two weeks. Mesdames A R Brown Hawarden and G R Tyssel Lake City visited Iowa last week.
W J Newell and B H Tamplin of Hull visited Perkins. Mrs G W Anderson made a flying trip to the county seat last Saturday. The youngest Wlem ming child sick with tonsillitis. Mr G B Bennett had a serious runaway accident Wednesday. A gruggy received all injuries. Mr and Mrs D O Gardner invoicing their general merchandise stock. Croons children reportedly have diphtheria. Rev Kershaw to preach at Congregational Church each Sabbath at 3 pm. Everyone invited. Mr De Neff sells wallpaper 3 to 60 cents per double roll. look over stock before buying elsewhere.
Boyden notes Pat Murray visiting friends. A J Benny came from Orange City on business Monday. John Doug Award attended county seat Tuesday. John Finch and C B Work returned from Chicago last Friday. Literary society papers last Monday evening were a grand success. Frank Salsberg and Henry Berg were mentioned.
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