Orpheum Show People and Wrong Again at Innings
At the Orpheum a Hollywood life picture Show People features William Haines Marion Davies and many stars including Chaplin Hart and Fairbanks. Comedy Wrong Again Laurel and Hardy. Also Driftwood Winnie Winkle Winnie’s Birthday and a Mary Bugan court tale. Two days show with varied prices for adults and children.
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William Haines
Marion Davies
Hollywood
Charly Chaplin
Norma Fairgedge
Wiliam
Hart
Douglass Fairbanks
Laurel Hardy
The Rock Valley Bee on mustard weed in Iowa fields
The Rock Valley Bee notes the spread of mustard in northern Iowa fields and the lingering pest presence. It recalls lax seed standards and the shift toward pure seed laws as mustard becomes a nuisance in barley and vat crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lax
Hunting and Fishing Licenses Revenue in Iowa
During the 1927 29 season Iowa issued 164047 hunting and fishing licenses to sportsmen. Revenue reached 168277 dollars. The new law requires separate licenses for hunters fishers and trappers which could boost the state fund unless the extra cost reduces licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Big Ten football slate for Iowa City 1929 schedule
Iowa announces 1929 football schedule with Minnesota and Illinois as home opponents. Illinois game set for homecoming October 19, Minnesota clash on Dad's Day November date. Four home and four away games. Reserves host Illinois November 16 and travel to Indiana on October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Minnesota
Illinois
University of Iowa
Iowa
Indiana
New Program for Feeding Threshers in Iowa Counties
A new threshing season program in many Iowa counties feeds threshers at noon with meals at nearby restaurants or church societies providing meals. Farmers support the plan as a cost effective relief for housewives and a quick transport by automobile. The initiative spreads across communities as crews eat out or are hosted by local churches during threshing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Much Money in These Two Banks Monticello
Monticello, Jones county population about 2,000, hosts five banks with nearly four and a half million dollars in deposits. Monticello State Bank shows capital 200,000, surplus 290,000, undivided profits 63,437.35, and deposits to June 29 of 2,889,077.16. Lowell State Bank has capital 200,000, surplus 100,000, and deposits over 1,500,000. The town, agricultural and unique for its size, may outshine similar communities in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones County
Deposi
Midwest
Cam
Poisonous Toadstools Sickens Italian Family Near High Bridge
An Italian family near High Bridge Iowa ate wild mushrooms believed to be toadstools at dinner. The father mother and six children fell violently ill. Dr Smith of Granger treated the group. the father recovered but the mother faced a grave condition with no relief in sight.
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High Bridge
Iowa
Smith
Granger
Special Saturday Bargains at Roelofs and Vander Bok
Local ad notes many special bargains available Saturday at Roelofs and Vander Bok. Prices and items not fully listed in the fragment. Shoppers urged to visit store for deals and details.
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Roelofs & Vander Bok
Farmer’s 1889 binder still in service near Emmetsburg
C E Miller a farmer near Emmetsburg claims the oldest continuous service binder in the state. The forty year old machine bought in 1889 has been used every harvest and still performs as well as newer binders. It lacks modern improvements but maintains its record for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Miller
Emmetsburg
Sioux Center News Items Mixed Local Greetings and Travel
Sioux Center notes report Mrs J Flim of Holland Minn visiting the W Holstein home and Mr and Mrs Wigy departing for Wisconsin. Miss Margaret Van Wyk working in Sioux City spent the weekend at home. Dr and Mrs B De Pree of Holland Mich visit Sioux Center friends. Rev and Mrs J Wesslink of Pella attended the funeral of Abs G Wesslink. Misses Jennie and Dorothy Roelofs of Edgerton visited D D Ruelo t. Dr and Mrs V Lubbers drove to Archer Ave Chicago last week. John Beernink family attended De Vries reunion at West Bend. Rev ER Lubbers of Peoria took charge at First Reformed. Mr and Mrs W Benkhorn returned from Rochester after medical advice. Ted Vermeer, Henrietta Beernink and Harold Beernin returned from the Lakes. Mr and Mrs Vanner Place and daughter Antoinette of Pella returned home after visiting Sioux Center friends. End of items.
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Jennie
Dorothy Roelofs
Edgerton
Minn
D. D. Ruelot
V. Lubbers
Archer Ave
Chicago
John Beernink
de Vries
West Bend
ER. Lubbers
Peovia
First Reformed Church
W. Benkhorn
Rochester
Ted Vermeer
Henrietta Beernink
Harold Beernin
the Lakes
Vanner Place
Antoinette
Pella
Sioux Center
Boon Mews Items Show Local Visiting Guests
Mr and Mrs Leonard Steinebesis and daughter Josephine of Kimball South Dakota visit relatives for a few days E Drier and daughter Lauretta of Ortonville visit relatives Mr and Mrs Ab and 3 of Rushmore enjoy a Sunday at Bri inkbous home Mrs Charlie Kahva and Mrs Mule Erstmire of Omah a visit in the Mrs Dara Nagel home Saturday Mr and Mrs F P Lehman and children and Mr August Klein plan a trip to the Black Hills Saturday noon Mr Boyd of Liscomb Iowa guest in the J Brinkhaus home Thursday Mrs John Greely returns to Lake Park after visiting Doon friends and relatives Drier and Sunshine Kennedy of Hawarden spend Sunday with H Drier Andrey Worstad and John Edwards Canton callers Sunday afternoon Mr and Mrs B Sorrenson and Miss Lena Bomhodlt visit Mrs Dora Nagel Saturday afternoon Jim Scholten and family of Sioux Falls spend Sunday with Jake Scholten
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Leonard Steinebesis
Josephine
Kimball
S. D
E. Drier
Lauretta
Ortonville
Ee Ab
Rushmor
Dake
Andrey Worstad
John Edwards
Canton
Temporary School Building Auction Notice in Sioux Township
The temporary school building and Mt buildings in District No 4 Sioux township will be sold at public auction at 2:00 PM on Tuesday September 3 1929. Terms cash. Ed Schmidt secretary Ben W Moutr auctioneer.
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Sioux Township
Schmidt
Secy
Ben W. Moutr
Rounds Milling Company Dissolved At Rock Valley Iowa
At a special meeting in Rock Valley Iowa on August 17 1929 the Rounds Milling Company dissolved. Notice of the meeting was mailed to stockholders and the vote to dissolve passed by more than two thirds of outstanding common stock. Dated August 17 1929 at Rock Valley Iowa. EMon President ad la Treas
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Rock Valley
Iowa
F. M
Rounds Milling Company
Rounds I Milling Company
Sail Corporation
Towa
Ad la Treas
Much Old Wheat Shipped From Council Bluffs
Several hundred cars of old wheat have been shipped from Council Bluffs to make room for new crop and to seize favorable prices. Some deliveries were sent to the Argentine Republic in South America. Seven hundred cars left C. X. N. W. elevators for Manitowoc Wisconsin for transfer to grain steamers on Lake Michigan. In two days North Western railroad removed 1100 cars to various destinations.
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Council Bluffs
Argentine Republic
South America
Manitowoc
Wis
Lake Michigan
North Western Railroad
Radio not a musical instrument ruling questioned
A district judge in Iowa ruled a radio set is a musical instrument exempt from execution along with household effects. The state supreme court reviewed the decision as a test case with a nonunanimous tribunal. the majority held a contrivance is not a musical instrument. The dissent disputed the original concept of musical note audible to the ear.
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Iowa
State Supreme Court
Coincin
Northwestern Iowa Banks Limit Readily Available Cash
Banks in Cherokee Orange City Gilmore City and nearby towns announce limited cash. Patrons must notify at least 24 hours for large checks. Funds can be secured quickly in Sioux City for urgent demands as bandits and robberies are noted in the region.
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Iowa
Cherokee
Orange City
Gilmore City
Pergens
Sioux City
Shin Pick
Iowa Resident Recounts John Brown Memories in Polis City
J G Lucas of Madrid Boone county notes L B Glenn Civil War veteran from Polis City recalls childhood ties to John Brown and the Harpers Ferry raid. Glenn owns a Osawatomi Kansas illustrated booklet with John Brown cabin scene built by his father Samuel Glenn still standing near Osawatomi.
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J. G. Lucas
Madrid
Boone County
Polis City
Iowa
L. BR. Glenn
Kansas
John Brown
Harpers Ferry
Virginia
Mr Glenn
National Guard Encampment at Camp Dodge Draws Crowds
The annual encampment at Camp Dodge showcases tents and a wide range of military maneuvers under officers supervision. Ten large military airplanes thrill attendees with formation displays while visitors from across the state enjoy band concerts games and recreational events. The swimming pool also delights participants highlighting the education in aquatics.
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National Guardian
Camp Dodge
English Sparrows Draw Food Industry Advice
In northeastern Iowa trapping sparrows is an industry. West Union resident Walter Beall cites E R Bhllard stating that caught sparrows should be eaten rather than discarded. Tear out the breasts and bake them in a pie for surprisingly good meat.
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Iowa
Walter Beall
West Union
E. R. Bhllard
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Orpheum
South Sea Isle
Winnie Winkle
Children
Mary Bugan
Lyell
THE
A. L. Halsteld
Sun
Jon
Tues
Mary
Dugan
Qapheum
Mxf
Iowa City
National Guard
Labor Day
Rena
Ly Rock Volley
IV. Hull
Ly. Sheldon
White City
Riverview Amusement Parks
Milwausee Road
Milwaukee Road
Peters “Diamond Brand
Roelofs & Vander Bek
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