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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
7
The 11 year old Karl A. Wagner of Arkansas City Kansas recovered from St Vitus dance after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. His father George recounts paralysis of the tongue and worsening condition before the pills restored strength and health.
A recipe for Vegetable Maigre Soup using potato turnip parsnip rice and herbs then boiled until the rice is tender served with crackers. A German enforcement anecdote recounts a bicyclist crossing streets with a legal dispute over the point of intersection and fines.
Amid calls for war ships and torpedoes officials urge a supply of 5S DROPS from Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co to aid soldiers in Cuba and the Caribbean. The piece mentions Miss Barton, Red Cross relief, and a Chicago criminal named Goodenough.
The Kate Spencer describes the engagement at Cardenas bay where the Winslow was badly damaged. Captain Todd and Commander Merry led the forces with Wilmington and Hudson aiding as Spanish gunboats and shore batteries fired heavily. The Winslow’s commander kept control despite wounds. examining mine evidence and further plotting moves, officials note smokeless powder advantages and distribute possible Spanish gun movements after the battle.
A construction site on Fast 116th Street in New York collapsed during building work. Several workers were trapped and rushed to nearby hospitals, with multiple injuries reported.
Herald reports a flotilla of eight Spanish warships and seven torpedo vessels near Martinique with a portion sailing northwest. The U S auxiliary cruiser Harvard monitors the area from St Vierre harbor where repairs are granted for seven days and a 24 hour notice is required before departure. Signals flash between ships off St Pierre as torpedo craft move in and out of Fort de France.
The Winslow dropped anchor in Key West last night with Ensign Bailey of the Wilmington aboard. An officer in the crew described the arrival details and noted the ship’s escort.
Unseasonable cool weather prevailed with ample rainfall across most of the state aiding growth of wheat oats barley and grass. Light frosts caused no damage and corn planting in the southeast is advancing while central and northern districts near completion. Soil remains in prime condition for seeding with the timely rainfall of the 14th benefiting field work.
Iowa Supreme Court handed down several decisions with appeals in Kelly & Co vs Chinn, Griffin vs Hoag, Hollenbeck vs Ristine, Mosnal vs Snyder, Ankrum vs City of Marshalltown, Goring vs Iitzgerald. The forty seventh annual Iowa State Medical Society meeting opens in Des Moines with sessions at Our Circle hall and Savery hotel.
Nature Spanish Business reports that American cable companies in London have told their agents not to transmit any messages for the Spanish government. The move disrupts diplomatic communications and could affect official exchanges between Madrid and London.
The Alabama hog, bought with his sister by FW Williams of Vhenix City, Ala, weighs 1524 pounds. He is 3 years old, 7 feet around, over 4 feet tall, and 10 feet long. Described as a cross between Poland and Red Jersey, he eats little and answers to Vic. Williams declined a $500 offer and plans to exhibit the hog across the United States.
The prisoner offered an odd defense claiming temptation to marry repeatedly until finding a wife who could make a good cup of coffee. The exchange reflects a humorous, local newspaper tone in a courtroom or legal record style.
A Kokomo Indiana man credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing nervous spells and fatigue after repeated use. He reports improvement after the first bottle and continued recovery with five more bottles. The ad promotes Hood's as America’s Greatest Medicine and lists a $3 price. A Kansas City youth in Key West is suspected in a schooner explosion.
Rumors suggest Dry Tortugas are fit only for a summer temperance Chautauqua. The comment hints at seasonal restrictions and audience expectations for the event in that remote setting.
Lizzie Glaw of Berlin Germany wins a six days race in Spring field O covering 100 miles in 4 hours 32 minutes and 15 seconds world’s reward noted but details unclear in OCR.
A matron asks if the maid gave up anything for Lent and the maid blushes admitting she kept her heart. The matron quips that penance will come later.
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