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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
16
Local column reflects on a hopeful world, noting weather, friendships, entertainment, and community events. Reports of social gatherings, church and fraternal meetings, trips, sales, and a recent gun accident highlight daily life and shared resilience in the town.
Local items from Hull include visitors and residents visiting nearby towns. Mentions of a welfare revival, a Boston Comedy Co. trip, a social dance at Coach's Ball, and a council ban on gambling. Advertisements tout DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and free rulers from Knapp & Co.
Governor Shaw urges expanding dairying and tuberculosis eradication to boost markets, backs a tariff and protections, and urges public support for a state historical museum. He laments neglected Civil War memorials and notes Iowa finances, debt, and possible tax relief while preserving state heritage.
A discussion of valuation adjustments and the cost of state administration. The speaker argues valuations must rise or levies will follow, noting growing state expenses and inmate populations since 1890. Asserts a dishonesty-free administration and urges citizens to report suspected excesses, while praising general integrity and businesslike conduct in government.
Real estate transfers listed for week ending January 1898 show multiple deeds. Names include J Hunt Borgman McNally Moir Wolfswinkle Galt Krompenberg Boremad Scripps Steichen Houwers and others transferring nw ne sw portions along with village lots and blocks in Alton Orange City and surrounding areas. Amounts range from 2500 to 18000 dollars with various parcel descriptions and block references in the town.
Assignee J. B. Foppe announces appointment of Kate Foppe of Rock Valley Iowa. Creditors must present claims under oath within three months from notice and debtors must pay the assignee immediately. Dated Rock Valley Iowa December 15 87. Last publication February 4.
The article extols Scott's Emulsion as a long standing flesh restoring remedy used for general debility and loss of flesh. It claims physicians acknowledge superior results from this preparation compared with other so called flesh forming foods.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a dietary aid for wasting patients. It claims the Cod liver oil blend with lime and soda tonics boosts flesh and strength rapidly. The note urges customers to verify the product and includes price references and supplier names.
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