The Sailor of the Sail and the Silent Vast
A fragmentary tribute poem extols the sailor who linked the world and stretched the oceans, praising feats of endurance, navigation, and conquest. It laments his bondage to trade routes and the sea, portraying him as both master and slave of vast maritime pathways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lsing
Uron
Wenty Sens
Labrador
Sean
Comerce
Earese
Omas
Dayn Boffato Commercial
Local notes and society gossips from Rock Valley area
Community news item compiling visits, calls, meetings, and personal updates. Mentions include residents like G. Reynolds, J. Schmidt, Hortense Tamplin, Miss Lizzie Foppe, and B. S. Thayer. towns such as Hull, Rock Valley, Sioux County, and Beresford. events like measuring party and Modern Woodmen meetings. and notes on local businesses and court appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Hoppock
Mt. Vernon
Alex Kemper
Minnesota
Sioux Township
John Schmidt
Wayward
Nebraska
G. D. Reynolds
J.E. Alberteon
C. W. Carter
Laverte
Minn
H. C. Banman
John Schemmer
Mies Hortense Tamplin
Hull
Life of a Soldier in Manila Reported by John A Russell
John A Russell of Company G, First Regiment South Dakota Volunteers, writes from Manila dated November 28 describing light duties, guard rotations, proximity to insurgent lines, and clashes including killings and bayonets. He notes the rainy season ending, ten overall losses with two in his company, and a Thanksgiving dinner in a grand Manila mansion with mahogany furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Russell
South Dakota Volunteers
Nelson McKellar
Wilson Hinkley
Rock Valley
Mia
John McNellar
Manila
Apie Tabib
Local News From Hospers Aims to Boost Creamery Support
Dr Galeman from Detroit locates in Hospers leaving the town with two physicians. Mrs Hyink departing for Milwaukee surprised by the Ladies Aid. Prospects of a Hospers newspaper revival depend on community support. Edt Klomp and family plus Gerrit Ulofmeyer and John Van de Brink plan Michigan relocation. Mr Kleinhiksel reports a sale last Friday. BL Sawyer arrives as butter maker and the creamery to reopen next week. farmers urged to back the creamery as a regional benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M‘banny
Tas
Larchwood
Cora Roberta
Rock Valley
Grant Roberts
Boyden
Mra
Av-Melrosa
Alcester
Thayer
Irinda
Julu Kent
John Hyink
Milwaukee
Ladies Aid Society
Edt Klomp
Myr. Kleinhiksel
Gerrit Ulofmeyer
John van de Brink
Michigan
Mr. Kleinhiksel
Sawyer
Republican Candidate Announces Candidacy for Representative
After a county wide solicitation and a petition signed by over one hundred Republican electors in Reading, I announce myself as a candidate for representative subject to the decision of the Republican representative convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Measuring Party Planned by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Chore hosts a Measuring Party with games and entertainment. The event is set for next Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Albertaon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. Ei. Chore
J. . Albertaon
Local Grocer Promotes Quality Staples At Low Prices
The store emphasizes genuine heat groceries staples and fancy canned goods at unusually low prices to ensure customers get what they want. Every order, big or small, receives careful attention as they make room for additional stock.
Strayed Sow Near Rock Valley Reported
A white sow weighing about 300 pounds strayed from a farm one and a half miles northeast of Rock Valley. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the animal is asked to contact the Ber office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Union Town Caucus Nominates Two Councilmen Meeting
Voters are called to meet at Parden's hall next Wednesday evening March 15 at 7:30 for nominating two councilmen and to handle any other proper business. Comsurree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Parden’s Hall
Public Sale at Henry Heming field near Rock Valley
The undersigned will sell at public auction on the Henry Heming field place one mile north and three miles west of Rock Valley beginning at eleven o'clock a.m. Tuesday March 14 1899. Items include two gray horses one fresh cow with calf four bred cows two high grade Short Horn bulls one year old etc plus wagons buggy farm implements and livestock. Free lunch at noon. Time good till November 1 1899 with notes bearing 8 percent interest and cash discounts. C Van Grinde Prop F Funter Auct Joan J Lance Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hemingfield
Rock Valley
C. van Grinde
F Funter
Joan
J. Lance
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Corner Cash Store
Shannon Brothers
J. A.gartland, Jeweler
Ad. A. Gartland
Bepriggvatehee
Telecrone
State Bank
Sie Roberts
Sioux
Prof. Hull
J. C. Witethumn
A. Brandsma
Elm Springs
W. J. Skewis
G.E. Everson
A. Albertson
Inwood
Tux Bue
Jivernon
Canton
Misa Charity McKee
Tux Bee Office
Lizzie Foppe
A. FP. McKellar
G. Db
Reynolds
Chatsworh
Chatsworth
J.C. Vitzthum
Iowa
John L. Schmidt
Manning, Cr
Manning Mercantile Co
Tay Bre
Schemmer
Sioux County
Hutchinson
J. C. Vitzthum
E. W. Hazard
Flull
M D.gibbs
Alton
Wm. Mulhall
Farmers Bank
C. A. Dent
Lakewood
H. G. McMillan
Wilson
Matlock
A Wilson
Lock
Sheldon Mail
Knapp
Chas. Gayer
Harges
Dr. Ellis
Paul
Junkin
Town
Corning Republican
John B Orr
Orange City
Esitor Hurd
Toe Box
Sam
Hospers Fiits
Galeman
Detroit, Mich
Hospers
Bailey
Ivis
Union Town Caucus
Aaron Oyeede
Qatar
Evia
Barther
Live and
Lyon Counties
Bend
F.W. Hall
Holla
P, McKellar & Son
Saudi
Agaie
Teh
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