Rock Valley Journal Note from L Hurd Editor Proprietor
Local publisher L Hurd of Rock Valley Iowa publishes a brief note as editor and proprietor. The item confirms Hurd’s role and ongoing publication in the town newspaper.
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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
4
Local publisher L Hurd of Rock Valley Iowa publishes a brief note as editor and proprietor. The item confirms Hurd’s role and ongoing publication in the town newspaper.
Local notes list residents visiting Rock Valley and nearby towns from Lang and De Celle to Tamplin and Baurch. Dr Grout and Howard Anderson travel to Omaha for expos and family visits. A Democratic caucus convened at Dr Coad's drug store and delegates were elected to Orange City.
The Observer reports a wagon bridge will be built at the ford south of town, described as long needed and beneficial for Muirview and local merchants. Other items note social visits, a new house east of town, harsh dry ground delaying plowing, and an upcoming temperance lecture by Mrs. Lenora M. Lake at the Hudson Methodist church on Thursday evening October 5.
Dr. Smith of Alton seen on our streets Monday. John Landhuis rents bakery to a Hull man. Miss Russia Braskamp of Alton visited with friends last Sunday. John Sigma moves family to T. L. Dyk residence. Mrs Felix Langenhorst of Ashton visits Hospers. Voorberg, formerly of Hospers now Leota Minnesota, visiting relatives.
P. P. Bailey went to Monona county on a land deal. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Kid Schatt on September 29. Mrs D. B. Wing and Mrs C. P. Bailey visited Des Moines. Len McDonald visited from Rock Valley to discuss the Rock Valley Roller Mills. Oscar Shannon died at Larchwood and Rev J Cole conducted the funeral. Mrs B C Wilson returned from Omaha after a visit and exposition. Attorney J B Van Dyke of Llawarden transacted business here. N W Jtunger’s barn was struck by lightning killing a horse and damaging the barn. Dr J P D John will lecture October 12 at M I church on Did man make God or did God make man.
The Sioux Center city council held its regular meeting last Monday. Rev De Pree will preach at the American church next Sunday evening. Halstein brothers had their machine burn last Friday. A girl baby arrived to brighten John Winterfield's home last Friday morning. County Supervisor Harmeling and family visited at A Wormhouder’s home last Friday and Saturday. Attorney Te Paske was in town from Orange City Friday and Saturday. Jo Albertson HL Fiat M W Little and Jake Nessler of Rock Valley were in town last Thursday. Jake Hoeven and Gerrit Buyeink went to Lesters Sunday then to Omaha for the exposition. A brother of W Ll. Siemen visited then returned to Illinois. The Citizens State Bank is now in the Warmers and Merchants brick building. Miss Cora Everhart began teaching at Carmelachoglhosse last Monday morning.
Boyden the Prairie Queen of the northwest is a hive of industry with business men waking to the occasion and raising prices on moving goods. Grain and produce markets are strong with top notch prices. flour sells cheaper here than in Sheldon. Patronize Boyden merchants who stock and sell reliably.
A parent reports two children prone to croup attacks and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preventing attacks. The note stresses it as a household necessity and claims the product outlasts other cough medicines. Signed J. M. Nickle from Nickleville PK.
A New York hotel keeper argues that waitresses lack the ability to tailor meals to individual customers. He says they may be neat and quick but never pick the best dish for a patron, unlike a waiter who offers special attentive service.
The article explains a training progression for homing pigeons starting with half a mile, doubling each day until 40 miles then a week rest. A hundred miles marks a first year target and 400 miles by the next season. Males handle long flights while hens balance family duties with work.
In a spirited exchange, Dr d Ancona boasts a monkey in his office as the missing link, while Dr de Marville counters with his own prize, a bobolink kept at home, each fanatically pursuing their favorite natural history fascination.
Judge Prioleau, newly resident, meets Ajax Calhoun and admits admiration with difficulty. He confesses he detests those who force him to feel inferior, having spent hours trying to follow Calhoun through heaven and earth. Pendleton accepts the verdict with a quiet resolve.
A historical snippet on choosing medicine cites Benjamin Franklin with three doctors Inclination Experience and Reason advising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds. It notes the remedy as pleasant safe and effective and lists Snapp & Co. Druggists as sellers.
Notice from Justice J C Vitzthum of Rock township Sioux County Iowa describes an estuary finding two year old red and white steer taken up by A Thayer on his premises. The affidavit states the animal was taken in the southwest quarter of section 16 township 7 range 40 and that brands have not been altered. Fee details include justice and audita fees paid by A Thayer.
An advertisement promises big pay and steady work with a new plan. It promotes from home or travel options and urges immediate response for fre samples and liberal turns to Agente CHE SUCCESS CO. Cooper Union, N XY City.
Sir M Grant Duff records a discussion on fog and a sermon at St Margaret's. A clergyman denounces a ritualist scornfully, his name left unspoken, provoking amused yet unsettled smiles among the congregation.
The passage describes a rosy arc on the horizon opposite the sun seen at sunset on clear evenings, explained as the shadow of the earth. It notes the arc rises toward the zenith and may pass it as day fades, and includes dialogue about love between characters Gotrocka and Young Hardup in a dramatic scene.
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