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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
7
Community briefs list residents visiting relatives, travels, and local events. Names include George Abbott, J. W. Mingus, Mr. and Mrs. Peran, and many others with mentions of dances, church groups, and business trips. A variety of short items reflect daily life and local commerce.
A visiting reporter toured Thayer and Walpole’s stock farm north of the city. They graciously guided the tour, showcasing the herd of Thoroughbred Cruickshank Short-horns and outlining points of excellence in each animal.
Mrs Dr Plombe hosts an enjoyable five oclock gathering for laity friends and Mr and Mrs Large host a lively party. A Pill ow dex will be held January 28 at Merz Skewis home. Tokens were given at tea for Grandma and best wishes for years more. Barclay stock from near West Liberty tops Iowa cattle, with three head chosen by Prof Curlin and praised by Stack Breeders. Hogs and Poland China stock highlighted. Shannon Bros offers winter goods at 20 percent off. A GA IL gathering and a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Mass in Fairfield. Grandina Dav is celebrated January 18 with a family birthday group.
A Sioux County Teachers Association meeting is set for Maurice on Saturday January 22 at 11.00. The program lists topics on orthography education methods and rural school instruction with ADA and district officials named. Also mentions a sales pitch for fairy soap calendars by Shanon Brow and a secretary named.
G W Carter describes travel through Omaha and Kansas City to the Indiana Territory. He notes pleasant hosts, the Trans-Mississippi Exposition grounds, and a rough rocky country with new towns, modest homes, and a mild climate. He mentions growth since August and expectations of northern settlers and activity in the Gulf, Kansas, and Pacific Railway area. He ends promising another letter from the delta.
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