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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1928
Page
5
Report describes methods of saving wrecks by freezing seawater to seal leaks. Divers avoided rivets by flooding areas with ice and ammonia refrigeration, creating solid blocks to cap holes. In one case ice sheets and salt were spread over a hull to stop leaks.
An electric line near New Jersey pilots an unusual stopping device to curb runaway cars on a 7 percent grade toward the Palisades. A switch point ties to the main track, drawing off speed with sand-coated rails and a trough system on either side to drop sand and create friction. Extensive tests confirm its effectiveness.
Burns are painful and quick treatment speeds relief. For minor burns at home, soothe with soothing substances like carron oil or ointments, then bandage to keep dirt out and redress daily. For severe burns seek medical help immediately.
A. TePaske of Sioux Center surveyed the political scene in town as a state senate candidate. Win. Sleevenberg, a sheriff hopeful, and other residents were seen around. several trips to Chicago and Waterloo are noted along with illness updates and family visits.
Property owners and tenants are forbidden under penalty of law to remove rubbish from fences into the gutters of the streets. By order of the Mayor.
The text explains aging a tree by counting growth rings from the stump or ground line and adds that mud depth and years to reach the observed height matter. It cites the American Tree Association guidance for felled trees and stump analysis as a counting method.
The text states lemonade improves in flavor if left to stand for an hour or two after preparation. It compares the process to digestion, noting the change resembles how the stomach handles sugary mixtures.
A fragment suggests that girls stop growing taller after sixteen while boys may continue to increase height into adulthood. It mentions tennis and training as factors possibly aiding growth through stretching and exercise. The text is garbled and hard to interpret.
A fragmented speech extols the Eighteenth Amendment as a century of Christian Patriots influence. The speaker claims widespread adoption but laments enemies who resist anti graft and commercial decay while urging support for youth education and civic virtue.
By virtue of a special execution from the Clerk of Court of the State of Town Sioux County a judgment in favor of the State of Town against Luc Buckley. The 1927 Model Fort Roadster automobile engine 14539503 license BS 9626 Iowa will be sold at ten o'clock in the forenoon on May 25 1928 at the Court House in Guange City Town to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the execution costs.
By May 1928 notice to all heirs and legatees to appear at the Court in Orange City Sioux County Ida to contest or support admission of Lucy M Akin late of Sioux County town deceased Will to probate. The District Court clerk and attorney Leonard are named in the notice with date April 4 1928.
Bids will be received at the Creamery up to April 28 for buttermilk airs and related supplies. A housekeeper is sought by Taran Dierks Bros for domestic service.
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