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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
6
A colorful narrator extols traditional base burners over modern steam or gas heating. He claims the base burner reliably delivers warmth, creates cozy atmosphere, and unites the family, contrasting it with gas and steam systems described as artificial and less satisfying.
The piece argues that eye health is valuable and fashion should not degrade it. It notes fair society is split on veils, with some claiming no harm and others warning of adverse effects. It urges consulting an oculist for a professional view.
A reflective piece contrasts a warming base burner stove with family gatherings and comfort at home amid winter’s harshness. It also surveys historical veil fashions in England, noting eye safety concerns and evolving materials from lace to silk across generations.
A discussion on the dangers of colored and patterned veils for eyesight. It argues that opaque nets can protect eyes from grit during driving and cycling, but cautions weak sighted individuals against overly fashionable optics and emphasizes clarity over looks.
A French collector compares gold coins from the early, mid, and late nineteenth century and notes color differences. The paler tint on Napoleonic and Louis XVIII issues came from higher silver content, while later coins are richer yellow as copper is reduced. Modern coins stay warmer due to sealed-mint alloy processing and less copper surface treatment.
Paris is defended by seven great forts near the city and nineteen smaller outworks. Each fort holds three acres and mounts two ninety five ton guns. Shell reserves lie ready and fortifications circle the town with earth walls and deep moats. The gun range is described as formidable and well concealed by slopes and foliage.
The passage depicts a cozy domestic scene where family members remove boots, gather around the stove, peel apples, crack nuts, eat popcorn, and drink cider while chatting. It then shifts to observations on veils and fashion, contrasting comfort and public display. It includes scattered notes on Paris defense and war readiness.
The lettered advertisements highlight Belva Lockwood and others praising Peruna. Claims include relief for colds catarrh hay fever and nerves with notes on use by Lockwood and Mrs Hannah Bennett and endorsements from Dr Hartman and Julia Brown. The material promotes Peruna as a tonic and remedy with extensive patient anecdotes.
Jerry Talbot, a teamster from North Ninth street, attempted to prove that a pound is a pound whether iron or feathers. In a staged test at Highth and Biddle, he dropped a pound of iron versus a bag of feathers. He sustained foot injuries and was taken to City Hospital as the feathers and iron were weighed down by a mattress-maker assisting nearby.
A fragment describes Montavon on Mount Terrible as a village governed by a Montavon family. The family dominates local government with a president, vice president, steward, sergeant, and three council members all bearing the Montavon name. The piece notes the irony of a single clan holding town rights and political power.
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