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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
3
A 1898 letter from Paris Texas shows Mrs M J Jayroe praising the remedy 5 Drops for rheumatism la grippe and neuralgia. The Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co Chicago announces 100000 sample bottles at 25 cents each with agents wanted and direct mail promotion from 167 Dearborn Street.
A sultan in Constantinople tricked rival dervishes with long handled spoons at a banquet. The Bektashee fed each other across the table, amusing the sultan who spared the order rather than suppressing it.
French era of thrift inspires Brussels pupils to collect daily street debris. Waste paper metal glass and more sold to dealers funded clothing for about 300 poor children health resort trips for ninety eight invalids and books for charity classes. The program also aided city poor relief and left readers pondering the pen in a rotten board.
A fragment from Harper's Bazar presents a child named Bennie and a parent exchanging a bargain over medicine and payment. The dialogue implies a test of behavior with a promise of sharing a portion of a dime if secrecy is maintained.
Des Moines reports indicate the legislature is unlikely to pass a notable manufacturing bill. Debate over Potter’s proposal to permit fruit wines stalls, the governor opposing any manufacturing measure. Other bills seek county printing control and various local fiscal changes amid a backdrop of procedural moves and political contention.
Des Moines reports list major bills enacted this session now law or awaiting publication. Items include extended rail stock safety devices, immediate lower state printing rates, insurer certificates renewal, county treasurer salaries, five year tenure for school treasurers, park commissioner eligibility, county funding for district work, school fund transfers, five directors for independent districts, sheriff compensation discretion for prisoner feeding, state house expenses, extra legislative payroll, county school funds disbursement, legalization of Arics town ordinances.
In Dubuque on March 11 Jack Earl, a notorious figure, was beaten to death last night by his stepsons Charles and Will Redmond. He habitually returned home drunk and abused his wife, their mother. The two brothers fled across the river and have not been captured.
A Washington report says Europe and creditors urge Spain to avoid war with the United States over Cuba. Russia, Germany, Britain and others press Madrid to accept a peaceful settlement to prevent a costly conflict and possible upheaval at home.
Madrid reports a sharp fall in both interior and exterior Spanish debts with treasury bonds down 1 to 2 percent and tobacco shares down 15 percent while foreign exchange rises to an unprecedented level. Paris and London quotes show premiums and the press urges a government statement to calm panic over Cuba and the Montgomery affair.
London says in the Commons that Russia has not issued an ultimatum to China over Port Arthur and Ta Tien Wan. Curzon reports Russia negotiating to lease these ports under German-like terms and to build a Trans Manchurian railroad, without claiming sovereignty or threatening troops.
Poem fragment by W. H. Carruth in Christian Register contrasts science and faith. It weaves images of evolution, planet, jellyfish, caves, law, beauty, and divine names. It frames a universal longing seen as Attuma or God, with celestial, natural, and moral references.
Hypnotism dazzles with wards in hospitals where a glance can trigger trance. A Kansas City case reports a man hiding a marriage engagement for several months amid sensational claims. Elostetter's Stomach Litters marketed for stomach and nervous disorders referenced in the text.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Base a powder to shake into shoes claimed to cure corns bunions chilblains swollen nervous damp sweating smarting hot and callous feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25e with ASIS TODAY sample. Address Allen 8S Olmsted LeRoy NC. Men who confuse constitution with prayer are always talking about unconstitutional laws.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh claiming it works in all stages. The firm offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials from buyers. Also notes Not Goodwin's third marriage.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets with a refund if unsuccessful. A Philadelphia knife grinder trains a Newfoundland dog to turn his grindstone in a curious local feature.
An early 20th century notice advertises Salzer German Coffee Berry claiming 800 pounds of better coffee than store brands for 80 cents a pound. It mentions sending a package and big seed catalogue from John A Salze Seed Co LaCrosse Wis upon receipt of 15 cents stamps. Also notes fluid health caution about wet feet in western Kansas.
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