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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
1
Multi item column with notes on moving residents, weather, local ads, and upcoming events. Includes bank statements, fair reports, political caucus call, Carnival travel deals, and a wrongful death petition filed by Margaret McKeever in Hull.
Hartley Herald reports Fee has added ten drops to his telephone exchange. The system proves a splendid success with buzzing lines and occasional ear strain, yet the service generally works to perfection, making Hartley a valued town for its size.
An English evangelistic campaign is planned for February lasting eight days and nights with Gospel meetings in every town. Regrets are expressed that our religious bodies have not organized a similar effort to open the new century and an inquiry seeks a possible start in January or as early in 1901 as feasible.
Spirit Lake readers hear that central Iowa wealth rests on corn and cattle. Farmers are advised to shift a large share of bumping corn into fat cattle, bridging the stocker to finished beef gap. Money is available for buyers and feeders, with prudent care needed.
Col J K P Thompson of Roca Rapids and president of the Vicksburg commission expresses optimism about Lyon County politics. He says the area is forming stronger organization than ever and that victory is likely this year. Northwestern Iowa may be involved in the developing effort.
In Flandreau South Dakota on September 10 special Reuters reports Gus Satterlee editor of the Herald was shot through the hand by Will Bell of Well Rapids a San Juan Rough Rider after Satterlee called Bell a slimy cur in the Herald. Bell was arrested and bonded for trial. Satterlee formerly ran the Hull Index and has worked at several Sioux and Lyon county papers.
Dr. Richey, owner of the country’s only automobile, had a frightening mishap when his car started by itself at about twenty miles per hour. He leapt from the seat to fix a burr, wheels ran off, plowing through a cornfield and wire fences. Farmers were startled as the team went ungoverned before the motor stopped and he resumed his journey.
A printer discovers the Courier office press ran hard until an oiling revealed a simple fix. After applying lubricant to every hole, the press operated with ease, allowing the job to finish quickly and another to follow before night.
The bank report shows resources and liabilities as of September 9 1906 with capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, deposits, notes, and cash items. John J. Large signs as cashier and notary public verifies the document with a sworn oath dated September 1906.
A historical bank statement lists assets and liabilities with details on cash on hand, securities, drafts, and property values. It shows securities with several banks named, and notes real and personal property values along with capital and deposits. The document is sworn by bank officials A. McArthur and Bunsine before a notary on a specified date.
In Washington on September 10, President Melinley released his formal acceptance letter. It defends U S policy in the Philippines and Cuba, highlights troop reductions, local self government aims, and calls for honest fiscal policy and a strong labor stance. The message emphasizes America’s duty, sovereignty, and the path toward lasting peace and prosperity.
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