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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
5
Interest grows in the establishment at Corm al with Weite of telephone Neal Moss in Hook Valley Town Route No 4 as parties seek a feed grinding gale.
A farm woman star shone in a statewide interval context at the state fair event. The champion displayed strength in the field and was honored by a broad group of supporters including notable farm leaders. The program included a day at the state capitol and a public ceremony.
Fragmentary notice outlines a junior state pair event in Des Moines with clubs from 4.33 regions competing across departments under the Chmond Jubtes Iowa State Pair banner. Reading is limited but indicates a February or monthlong contest with openings and a focus on outstanding features.
Des Hanes fronts flood of interest for a public fundraiser marking a Diamond Jubilee from August 22 to 30. About 9,000 people are expected to attend the survey and related activities, with strong local support.
Des Moines hosts a Diamond Jubilee Iowa State Pair and Exposition marking the 75th anniversary of America's largest agricultural exhibit. The event features a National Livestock Show with 6000 head, a junior state fair with 2000 participants, farm equipment displays, two major building expositions, and a multi day entertainment program expected to set attendance records.
An old fashioned wood chopping contest, once a popular diversion seven years ago, will be revived as a feature of the entertainment program at the Viewong Jubilee celebration. Participants will compete on the grandstand, aiming to cut three pieces from a tenon log in a timed event.
Through Rock Valley local timetable lists freight and passenger services to Mason City Des Moines Chicago Sioux City and Madison with daily and weekly departures. The schedule mentions trains 4 11 22 9 724 and notes connections to Canton and Milford with calls at Spencer Sheldon and Savanna among others. Reservations advised and agent contact given.
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