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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
2
A sprawling 1900 era column notes wartime sentiment praising Admiral Dewey and the Spanish American War, with jokes on prohibition era habits, political loyalties in Sioux County, and local civic notes. It mentions McKinley signing a disability repeal, fences shifting to woven wire, and Iowa’s ships and editors covering conventions.
In Orange City the editor notes a surge of patriotism as Spain war mobilizes. Fred Van Zuiden of Rock Valley visits the office and declares candidacy for clerk of courts. The piece also explains railroad transport rules for troops and supplies.
The school year ends across Sioux county with summer rest for teachers and pupils from principals to kindergartners. Teachers face demanding work with high stress and extra duties, while children seek country air and free play to balance mental and physical development during vacation.
Rand McNally & Co. publishes a sixteen page war atlas with new maps of Cuba, the Philippines, West Indies, North America, and Europe. Each map measures 21 by 14 inches and is available through the Chicago Milwau kee & St. Paul Railway depot. The atlas is recommended for tracking current events.
The announcement lists rail tour dates and destinations across the United States. Cedar Rapids IowaJune 20 21 San Francisco CaliforniaJune 28 29 Nashville TennesseeJuly 5 to 12 Salt Lake City UtahJuly 2 Portland OregonJuly 1 2 Washington DCJuly 3 4 5 Buffalo New YorkJuly 11 12 Davenport IowaJuly 27 28 Rock Island IllinoisAugust 8 9 Indianapolis August see.
The continuation of the commencement coverage notes graduates receiving diplomas and the absence of a minister offering invocation. The piece laments the lack of prayer at the ceremony and reflects on farewell to teachers and classmates as students begin an unknown future.
The column argues that if women could vote they would become full citizens and gain equal pay, protection for daughters, and ownership rights. It cites an 1804 Iowa Supreme Court case and urges women to vote, while also noting a recruitment ad offering $16 weekly plus expenses to introduce a poultry mixture and insect destroyer in the country by Perfection Manufacturing Co.
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