07 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
1
The Sioux County Herald reports on a surprise fiftieth anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs J E Lewis, a wedding anniversary, and social visits across Orange City Edgerton and Newkirk. It notes county government items including roadwork and a printing case, plus local visits by Dr H H Mosher and movements in Des Moines and Omaha.
Inwood arranges a winter lecture program with Rev W I Jach of Beaver Creek Minnesota. Topics include Mawail Our Paradise of the Pacific October 12 Ben Tur Tale of the Christ December 8 The Magic Trip Around the World December 21 Nansen and the Frozen North February 15 The Land of the Pyramids and Mummies March 15 Stereopticon shows to follow.
The article notes that printed requests to return undelivered second, third, and fourth class matter are outdated. It endorses a form instructing the postmaster to notify the sender after a stated number of days, with the sender providing return postage.
The President will travel to Omaha to attend events at the Exposition on next Tuesday and Wednesday. Officials confirm schedule and public viewing opportunities during the visit.
A traveling merchant recalls hometown days as he reads a poorly printed country sheet. The town names, tea at Aunt Simpkins, crops, and a new barn trigger memories of home and old acquaintances, showing how farm life lingers despite city success. The piece closes noting Iowa soldiers returning and fall engagements reported.
These splendid ships set sail around South America to reinforce Dewey at Manila. The squadron departs to join the U S forces in the Philippines resolving to bolster protection and projected naval operations.
Delegates from every township attend as Wm J Taylor is named temporary chairman and IL Graff secretary. The body endorses the McKinley administration, ratifies nominations for auditor clerk and county attorney, and selects Edward DeMots Ben Jones and George Brewster for posts. The convention thanks Orange City for host duties and closes with optimism for the ticket.
A Tadies' Home Journal writer explains how to establish and sustain libraries in rural towns. Collaboration with capable directors and community support can yield results. practical steps and fundraising ideas for library funds are outlined, showing even small towns can enjoy library benefits.
The Woman's Column notes Council Bluffs hosts an Equal Suffrage Convention October 28 with Carrie Chapman Catt and Susan B. Anthony lined up to speak at the Republican gathering in Des Moines and Omaha connections cited. Delegates arrange travel and lodging details at 720 Willow Ave Council Bluffs. A homely pie allegory is included as a distraction from civic reform.
A city youth recounts explorations of farm life, learning where mares rest and how milkweed is churned. He notes eggplant hatches and horse chestnuts, then returns to town with harvests and stories of farming routines. Six million dollars cited, including for armor and talion.
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