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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
11
Valley Poultry Yards opens season offering custom hatching and reasonable prices for baby chicks. They advertise cash buyers of poultry and eggs and pay $1.20 per dozen for pigeons. De Jong and Van't Bul are listed as proprietors.
The Iowa Senate halted the income tax measure after brief debate amid intense farm pressure and party lines. The bill faced strong opposition from farmers and a rushed vote buried the income tax despite claims it would aid economic growth. A $23,000 appropriation was approved to seed a commission, with the aim of locating Freventos in Iowa and advancing state finance.
A 1885 state capitol began with criticism over extravagance and cramped facilities. Now a House joint resolution proposes renting spare rooms to house state departments outside the Capitol, to relieve crowding in lobbies and halls.
The Iowa General Assembly previously appropriated 5000 dollars to cover the dairy judging team's expenses for a trip to Europe, but the House rejected the bill 61 to 41. Mentors listed include Kennel Walter Gertrude Kaiser and Lloyd Kaisen.
The article promotes seven GM cars including Chevrolet Truck Chassis models, Oldsmobile, Oakland, and Cadillac offerings. It touts Fisher bodies, Duco finish, and strong engines with modern features. A mail coupon offer includes a book on the GM Proving Ground to aid buyers.
Local notes recount meetings of the Meat Producers association in Hull and a Friday Oper House gathering. Visitors include Miss Kattie De Kraay of Orang City and Miss Marie Greodes substituting in Tripp School amid staff changes. several residents travel to Minnesota, South Dakota, and nearby towns for events and family visits.
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