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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
21
A nostalgic look at grandmotherly cooking imagines a vanished era with simpler tools and instincts. The piece laments modern ranges scales and patent pans, contrasts old hearth wisdom, and mentions community notices and local happenings in a small town newspaper.
On Wednesday evening the ceremony marked the triple installation of Jerry Rusk Post Corps and Camp with a new corps of officers. The group vows a prosperous year and seeks community sympathy and active cooperation from all local residents in fraternity charity and loyalty.
Rock Valley Lodge installed officers and welcomed several new members receiving second and third degrees. Elected and appointed officers include NG W. Boggens, Gdno A. Parkhisan, Treasurer J. B. L Drow RC A L J, Burlington BSL Will Thomas, Mc Muory 18 8 G. John Postma Con, Will S L Duna War FP Simmons N. MM Neilson Will Hinkley Hatington VG B. Mulvey IS V.G WW Courott.
The Rock Valley city council met Wednesday night approving small items and laying groundwork for fire department needs. A committee will coordinate with firefighters to raise funds for a new fire bell, and the fire committee was authorized to buy a new hose cart. Bills approved include printing and plumbing supplies, with local merchants listed. A local ad promotes Stoll’s Cough and Lung Balm, urging trials with money-back guarantee and distribution through Knapp & Co.
The C M and St Paul Railway reports stringent freight controls, quick adjustment of claims in six days, and popular freight and passenger services. New 60,000 capacity box cars with automatic couplers and air brakes join rolling stock, with older cars being overhauled or moved out. Special stock and passenger services, foreign travel arrangements, and through sleepers along a picturesque route aim to please patrons. An assistant division flight and passenger agency, led by E J Harran, will oversee shipper interests and improve territorial coverage.
A newsletter style note discusses women in colleges with 41 of 451 U.S. institutions admitting women. Mentions Dr. Lawisa A. Murray named Public Vaccinator for Syracuse, and other women achieving income, schooling, or leadership roles. Contains anecdotes on voting, cycling, and dress, plus Home Prospectus and premiums.
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A fragmentary archaic verse recalls a chaotic yet hopeful birth scene. The speaker notes a wilderness of emotions, fear, and relief as heaven seems to descend upon a home on the morning a baby arrives. Harriet Prescot Botton.
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