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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
11
Local and personal items list ice wagons, pumpkin seed contests, seeds and garden supplies, fruits and cigars, traveling salesmen, and various residents visiting, traveling, or trading in towns like Rock Rapids Sioux City and Orange City. Highlights include pumpkin raising contest seeds, new ads, and a drive by the Sioux City Journal in the morning.
In Rock Valley a patriotic benefit evening on Friday May 27 1898 will honor local volunteers who left home for Union defense and Cuban relief. The Midnight Charge will be performed at the opera house with proceeds split for the enlisted men. Names of participants and Pumpkin Blossom Club singers to be announced. attendees may sign lists with Dr J J Huizenga or Geo Y Terwilliger.
A readers letter from Hull Iowa dated April 27 1898 expresses patriotic sentiment for those embarking to war. It thanks fathers mothers wives and sisters for their courage and hopes for a safe return of the troops. The note mentions a collected check of 3 09 for the W B R G of Hull and signs with W O Tzowanv.
W E Clark of Hock Valley buys the clothing and jewelry stock from 8 Henderson. Henderson retires, stock remains in the same building. Clark, an experienced businessman, is welcomed by Springfield and local officials. Clark invoices today and will open soon. Byringfield predicts Springfield will suit him as a good business point, though Rock Valley is sad to see him leave.
In a historical Colorado discussion, Martha J. Bushnell argues equal suffrage will not erode male respect or family life. She notes no derogatory press about women candidates and describes women active in reform. The piece mentions candidates, local figures, and public notices about farm goods and livestock.
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