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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1930
Page
1
In mid 19th century Scotland herdsmen often brought collies to church. Congregations mixed humans and dogs, with dogs remaining quiet until psalm time. One Sunday a new minister paused at the benediction as dogs remained seated, prompting a shepherd to warn, we’re a’ sitting to cheat the dogs.
A New York Herald Tribune piece recalls prewar American regional cookery and the pride in local dishes. It notes clam chowder in New England, tamales in Texas, spicy ham and cornbread in Virginia, and once famous tea rooms bragging of “real southern waffles.”
A fragment mentions Harper of Monmouth who sold a booklet claiming to document an experience for a Day of Dimera. The text notes severe financial reverses and a benevolent aim to aid fundraising efforts.
A passage argues that local culture shapes national culture, highlighting Virginia as the core cultural atmosphere in America. It credits native, cultured men from Virginia with most lasting cultural contributions, while noting other states contribute less to the nation’s culture.
A fragment discusses strings from racquets, violins, and timepieces breaking without reason. It mentions a violinist loosening strings during intervals to cope with a bad atmosphere, and hints at methods to loosen strings when not in use, though specifics are unclear.
The text notes St Paul’s Cathedral in London, referencing its height with the cupola at 218 feet above ground and its status after the Great Fire of 1666. It mentions “Old St. Paul’s” destroyed in the 1666 fire and a later context of the current dome.
Fragmentary OCR passage notes that essential life customs and cooking practices persist through time. It suggests ancient continuity, with devices and routines used long ago still seen today, implying deep historical persistence of daily life.
In the February birth anniversary note from W. Dewel of Algona Iowa new details emerge about William Rutledge of Irvington reportedly being a nephew of Anna Rutledge famed as Lincoln’s sweetheart. The account cites David Rutledge’s Salem death and claims about Anna as the “most beautiful” not by beauty but by voice, plus genealogical links to Davy Rutledge who becomes his father.
Frank Jaqua of Humboldt relays a story about Lt Hendren living south of Algona. He purportedly was driving five children to school when a boil on his leg caused him great suffering. Nearby at the county fair grounds, tension rose as events turned tense and chaotic.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a Dulmque wallboard plant with four balers operating. Farmers receive about 96.70 ugi per ton and yield roughly one ton per acre. The text also references renters in east central areas paying cash for stalks, with incomplete phrases about learning and timing.
Deputy Ted Rusley of Lake Mills orders a crew to catch 2000 pheasants in Winnebago County and ship them to the state game in Clive near Des Moines. Assistants Herman Birkland Richard Thomipson Seth Gettis and two sons help. Over 400 birds already shipped. The night operation uses cars and bright lights to spot birds and nets to capture them.
J G Lucas of Madrid Boone county reports a five horse gang plow stolen Monday morning from Leonard Frederickson near Ogden after being left in a field for convenience. Plow loaded and taken. owner had unhitched horses Saturday night. Also notes record attendance at Drake Field House basketball tournament March 20 21 and 22 with Davenport defeating the field and about 7000 at the final game.
The largest Federated church in the state in Beaverdale Des Moines was dedicated in a $125,000 structure. Rev R R Brown radio pastor of WOW Omaha preached the dedicatory sermon. The urban dale Federated church counts 1250 members from 32 denominations with Rev Clifford E Rash as pastor. Chaplin Winfred E Robb former Polk County sheriff led the church after World War I.
A report by Agnes Samuelson state superintendent of public instruction shows Iowa's public school system spent 47.8 million dollars last year with nearly 8 million more received and expended from school funds. Average daily attendance reached 461,185 and total enrollment 446,852 across 12,414 buildings, with 9,393 one room rural schools. City and town teachers numbered 16,098 versus 9,744 rural teachers, and 133 major high schools enrolled 26,749 students.
A report from Des Moines indicates master builders may seek higher wages, with proposals suggesting an increase to about $1.00 per hour. The discussion centers on adjusting labor rates versus current pay standards as negotiations proceed.
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