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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
13
The Chicago Inter Ocean profiles Geronimo, chief of the Apaches, noting his 90 years, sharp eyes, and strength. It mentions his card game Monte at Fort Sill and his enduring passion for hunting when allowed to roam the reservation.
An assortment of clipped items mentions J. Mulhall of Sioux City with COE payments, a Detroit Free Press quote about a Boston girl, agents earning four to eight dollars daily advertising goods, and a Tribune notice seeking correspondents. Washington Star quotes Uncle Ben on civic duty amid Philippine concerns.
Washington Star reports a humorous department editor overwhelmed by a flood of jokes as a visitor asks about a line to spur more gags. The editor rebukes the trope while the boy is ushered in a moment of wartime satire and newsroom weariness.
Ikate announces a new automatic cyclometer that attaches to the Industrious Gas Meter and measures cycling miles while the rider rests. Belle expresses disbelief as Ikate confirms the feature and its usefulness.
A cable from the Spanish commander in a neutral port reports a major advantage over the enemy. He notes exact knowledge of enemy position and that he is skillfully avoiding direct contact while seeking coal. The message reflects strategic maneuvering during hostilities.
An odd advertisement links the Chinese Flag to a grotesque dragon on a yellow ground as a symptom of biliousness and promotes Lostetters Stomach Bitters to regulate the liver and prevent malaria. It also includes quippy Tid Bits with a child and a bashful suitor.
An 1896-era item mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents and cites a promotional quote. The text also references a 1705 Edinburgh book on cockfighting and notes postal messenger uniforms in Kansas City during wartime. These fragments present a collage of Victorian ads and notices.
Testimonials from Mrs A W Surry of Biddeford Maine Mrs Mruissa Pnrmips of Lexington Indiana and Mrs Motitm St Herrer of Powell Station Tennessee describe relief from back pain weakness headaches and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Sanative Wash They report becoming able to work again and feeling like a new woman.
A Washington special reports signs of a rapid troop move from Tampa with officers tight lipped on exact destinations. Regulars are being dispatched to the Philippines and other units redeployed to guard duties as mobilization accelerates. Puerto Rico is now indicated for occupation with additional transports chartered to support the operation.
A Alberni report says seven white men presumed victims of the Jane Gray disaster were found on a Kayyoto coast by Indigenous people. A sack with an Italian name was recovered nearby. Villapa reports wreckage from the lost schooner along the coast including four boats, with books and papers but no bodies. The six men seen in a boat when it left the schooner are likely drowned.
New York June 8 Arkell and Judge Publishing companies decide to liquidate. Temporary receivers were applied for. proceedings will not interfere with the issue of Arkell publications.
A freight train derailed on the Baltimore and Ohio near Parkersburg and a following passenger train struck it. Engineer John Slery was killed and seven people were injured in the accident near Marietta Ohio.
Madrid reports the Spanish foreign minister has informed ambassadors that the United States violated international law by capturing Spanish vessels prior to a declaration of war and by bombarding ports.
Washington reports shake off circulating tales that troops had landed at Santiago. Navy says transports near Tampa and Mobile could not have reached the south coast of Cuba by now. Resolute is a marine transport with 100 marines to Key West, slated to join Sampson's fleet. Marine detachment to support fleet operations under Shafter and Huntington. Exchange talks with Cervera and Hobson’s crew outlined. five weeks expected to complete prisoner exchanges. War Dept and Tampa logistics improving conditions and rail delays near Tampa.
Washington June 8 The navy department considers promoting Lieutenant Hobson the Santiago hero. A line officer role is favored to raise pay and advancement prospects, with possible ranks of lieutenant commander or commander. It remains unclear if Hobson would leave the scientific branch for the line. Congratulations will await communication with him while he remains prisoner at Santiago.
A severe Kentucky earthquake struck between 2 and 8 this morning. In Paris residents were thrown from beds while Millersville people fled their homes in panic. tremors lasted about two minutes. Cincinnati reports say towns were badly jarred and residents frightened.
The Washington Star describes a pension examiner recalling a case where a widow sought increased pay claiming total disability for her husband. The husband was alive during part of the inquiry and later died, leading to a reclassification of the pension terms with the widow.
In Chicago a willing sufferer notes a new cook who seems to suit him yet complains he cannot eat her dishes. He recalls his wife’s relatives leaving their boarding arrangement and hints at changes in domestic mealtime routines.
In the dialogue Mrs Newrich debates color warmth with Miss Newrich and Puck. The mother suggests using freezes around to temper the room, while others discuss adjusting the paper and overall ambiance.
A Chicago Tribune item depicts a man confronting a crusty party leader while another observer asks to see him. The scene centers on whether the man can collect a small account, with dialogue emphasizing distrust and financial aim.
Shake into your shoes for instant relief from painful swollen feet and bunions. Allen's Foot-Use powder eases sweating callouses and tired feet while Allen's Foot-Nase helps with tight shoes and hot feet. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents with free trial package.
Fragmentary lines show Florinda asking if her father will pursue them while Mapes contemplates moving the area. The dialogue hints at a tense pursuit within a mysterious setting.
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