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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
21
An old newspaper fragment touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant laxative for kidneys liver and bowels and promises fast relief. It also blends in war rumors political notices and weather poems with ads and product pitches. The piece mentions California Fig Syrup Co and various cities.
A physician prescribes morphine to ease a woman’s chronic pain but she becomes addicted. Desperate, she is advised to use Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, which she credits with relief, restored strength, and the ability to work. The letter highlights dangers of morphine and promotes the herbal remedy.
Washington dispatch reports that the United States holds a commanding position in the eastern crisis, with European powers seeking its stance on concessions and open ports in China. A Berlin envoy notes U.S. influence could steer future territorial and commercial arrangements as tensions rise around Russia Germany and Japan.
The dispatch describes a Nicaraguan revolutionary movement backed by conservative dissidents and an explicit junta claim. It notes arms and funds, possible emigration to El Salvador, and support from Honduras for Zelaya’s opponents, with Salvadoran reception and regional reaction shaping prospects.
Private telegram from Colorado Springs says Mrs J Ingley wife of former Michigan Governor Bagiey died there this morning. Mrs Bagiey served as vice president of the board of ladies in Chicago and was connected with local clubs.
Muddy Ruidenes report shows tense Prosecution week as witnesses describe wounded near Lattimer. Secretary Eyler testifies about Tarwood union march and armed confrontation with Lat y Umer gunners. deputies reportedly failed to shoot and dispersal orders echoed. Court adjourns to Monday.
Judge Donovan orders Michigan Central to sell Governor Pingree a thousand mile book at 20 dollars. The ruling holds the railroad remains under state police power and cannot fix rates by by laws contrary to state laws.
In Wellington on February 8 a conference of populists and Republican factions discussed coordinating separate groups to unite against the Republicans. The goal is to align efforts with Democrats to influence forthcoming political action and organization.
Fragmentary report cites costs in the Cuban conflict, mentions Spain Italy and the United States, and notes a request to appoint experts to study treaty monetary terms. No clear events or names are fully readable.
Athens reports indicate Greek villages burned as Turkish and allied forces clash in theArapha district north of Agaran. News dispatch notes ongoing fighting with neutral zone tensions escalating amid strategic positions near Pathenkasttes and Lark.
A dwelling creature named Silverspot drops a white object by the Rosedute stream then uncovers a cache of white shells and tin bits. The observer finds a chipped china cup handle and notes the playful scene before Silverspot departs with the spoil.
London dispatch reports the queen’s speech set for the reassembled parliament will frame a tense session. Chinese policy Irish self government and Catholic university bill dominate a program shaping with Cabinet friction and Irish party unity.
The Japanese government reportedly considers holding Wei Hai Wei beyond China’s demand for war indemnity. The report notes U S flagship Olympia and other ships potentially involved in forthcoming movements. Text is fragmented and contains multiple garbled phrases.
The Gray Toulouse goose, named for the French city, is bred widely by farmers for market purposes. It matures late and is valued for meat and egg production with a compact body, gray plumage, dark eyes, and a standard adult weight around 20 pounds for ganders and 20 pounds for geese.
A historical notice explains roup a contagious diphtheritic disease in fowls with potential human transmission. It advises quarantine of sick birds, destruction or disinfection of affected flocks, and thorough cleaning with carbolic solution and disinfectants. When malignant, culling and deep burial are recommended.
A poultryman should thin his flock by removing idle hens that do not lay. Keep only those producing eggs to ensure profitable egg production. The author argues better a small flock of productive hens than a larger, unproductive one.
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