06 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
1
A historical critique argues fourteen people die daily on railroads from trespassing and carelessness, calling for stronger enforcement and safety laws. It notes most victims are trespassers, not passengers, urging action to reduce the ongoing yearly toll.
The text proposes solving a problem by appealing to common sense and enacting strict laws rigorously enforced. It suggests treating any trespass on a railroad as if the person might be attempting suicide, as a hypothetical example of stringent policy.
School notes report a Friday night double header with Sanborn at Sanborn. Hudson and Rock Valley teams share aims for a similar win, with girls struggling to find opponents. Thanksgiving vacation ends with teachers and pupils returning, scholars praised for attendance gains and perfect scores in some grades, and seniors receiving first half holiday of the semester.
A lively basketball evening featured speedy play from the Ehidsuo and strong teamwork from their rivals. The final score edged to 6 to 3b amid spirited fan support. a future date on Friday December 6 hints at Crimshar’s team returning with a fast, tall lineup.
Far west Iowa notes report DeWitt will receive a rural alcohol license valued at 9000 dollars per year with a state license of 60 dollars added to the town’s annual payment. Thomas and other local figures are named in a sequence of community incidents and public notices.
The post office reports early statistics on mail carried per rural route during the parcels post pilot. October totals show 16 103 pieces and 2 161 pounds across three routes. November deliveries reach 15 850 pieces and 1 037 pounds with route tallies: No 1 10 677 pieces 1 376 pounds, No 2 10 078 pieces 1 321 pounds, No 3 11 499 pieces 1 504 pounds.
The report lists J Seanlan selling 80 acres to W J Bremwer of Hull for 450 per acre and J J Cowder farm of 160 acres at 3105 per acre. It also recounts Strube renting a farm after promising marriage, plus a local contest with prizes and vote hints.
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