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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
5
A long, disjointed summary of Rock Valley area events includes county fairs, theatre and talent shows, livestock exhibits, and weather reflections. Mentions L H Dearborn seeking Klondike treasures, grain marketing, a dog Nero at Mrs Warnshu’s, and upcoming Chatauqua meetings.
The Prohibitionists of Sioux county will hold their convention in Rock Valley on September 29. The call will appear next as the event date and location are announced in the public notice.
Advertised letters dated September 17 1897 list recipients John Chamberlain Rudolph Janke John A Sysen and M E Lloyd unclaimed at Rock Valley Iowa post office If not called for in two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington Parties calling for same will please say advertised Janes Paawen P M
An ad from Roberts & Thomas touts the “best and juiciest” steaks at Rock Valley Markets. It notes a scene of two men sharing peanuts and mentions watches offered as a premium with groceries, with a separate claim that a $4 transaction can be duplicated at a local jewelry store.
Local letters describe travel to Lions City Hull and Sioux City visits for business and family gatherings. Residents like Rev Huizenga Miss Perkins and Mrs Coolidge attend events and fairs while others plan trips to South Dakota Illinois and Minnesota.
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