Rock Valley Bee Reports Road Paving Advances Across Iowa
The article notes paving completion from Mount Pleasant to Keokuk enabling Des Moines to Miami Florida travel via a hard surfaced route. It mentions the Jefferson highway from Des Moines to Ogecola and an eastern outlet to New England, with further plans for four west to east paved highways and 2358 miles of primary roads now weather surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Keokuk
Des Moines
Miani
Florida
Ogecola
New England
Big Lump of Iowa Coal Display for Armistice Day Parade
A chunk from the WY cembebrock vein near Marion county was dug by two groups of miners and donated to the American Legion drum and bugle corps for a parade display. Ten cents a guess was paid by crowds to estimate its weight. Eleven men worked to extract it, and fourteen inches were removed from the top to free the lump, which weighed pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
Christmas Sermons and Church Elections at Christian Reformed Church
The Christian Reformed Church in Holland lists three pre Christmas sermons on Sunday at 9 30 am and 2 00 pm with topics from Next Gen 315 and the Office of the Christian including a 735 Young People’s Catechism. At the December 2 congregational meeting elders G De Vries and J W Van Laat were chosen for three year terms and deacons A Calsheek and W Evers for the same term. The bulletin discusses avoiding Santa Claus in Christmas teaching and focuses on Christ’s gift and worship. Ed Silvis and family plan to visit the Netherlands this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirstian Reformed Church
Brethern
G de Vries
J. W. van Laat
Brethres
A. Calsheek
W. Evers
Silvis
Netherlands
Muskrats Ravage 22 Acre Corn Field in Butler County
Parkersburg resident Sherwood reports 22 acre corn field damaged by muskrats. Mr Peters suffers heavy loss with an estimate of 250 bushels taken. Rats chew stalks eight inches above ground and drag ears to a creek to husk and stockpile near winter quarters. Paths worn smooth from field to water illustrate extent of damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. S. Sherwood
Parkersburg
Butler County
Why Buy Oleo in Sioux Center Iowa Letter to the Editor
A local letter to the editor argues against oleomargarine sales in small towns. It contends oleo undercuts butter prices, notes canvassers target farmers, and urges farmers to scrutinize butterfat economics and license laws. The writer claims oleo hurting farmers’ livelihoods and urges readers to discuss with creamery managers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Center
Neighbromg
Jack
Congress
Iowa
Mr. Farmer
Screamers
Farmers Savings Bank sues Bouma for 1000 dollars in Iowa court
In Sioux County January 1930 Farmers Savings Bank of Larchwood files a petition in district court against O P Bouma for one thousand dollars with eight percent interest from 1927 on a 1925 note. The bank seeks judgment, costs, and an attachment of Bouma’s lands and assets, warning of default if no defense by January 13 1930. FT McGill represents the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF Iowa
Sioux County
Farmers Savings Bank
Larchwood
Iowa
Bouma
P. Bouma
Hhereby
District Court
Orange City
FT. McGill
Notice of Partition Suit in Sioux County Iowa
In the District Court of Iowa for Sioux County a petition to partition or sell lands in Rock Valley is filed by Leslie Willan Davisson and others. Defendants named must appear by January 13, 1930, or default and judgment will be entered.
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District Court
State OF
Iowa
Sioux County
Leslie Davigseson
William Davisson
Plainius
Florence Davison
Violet Dav
George Davisson
Will Davisson
Berth Stewart
Walter Stewart
Lillian Ke
Howard Jessler
Ernest Davisson
Leslie Willan Davisson
George N
Bertha Stewart
Lillian
Evel
Low
Auditor's
St. P. M
Rock Valley
Mess Son
Orange City
Town
FT McGill
Oleo Business Pressure on Dairy Farmers
A reader letter predicts rising oleo production will push dairy farmers to seek new ways to earn income. The writer warns the dairy sector may struggle if oleo expansion continues, citing past years of growth and urging consideration of alternative farming avenues.
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Orpheum Theatre
Karl Dane
George K. Arthur
Charley Chase
Conrad Nagle
Leila Hyams
Reelofs & Vander Bok
THE
A. L. Halstead
Dubuque
Maizewood Company of
Avall Board
Grundy County
Adelaide Kchuls
Estherville
Albert Sternsberg
M. Stermhore
EES
Nutrena
Mannie Amir
E ‘ E Ooim
An Stores
Christ
Santa Claus
Santa
Nicholas
Santa Chris
God
Saint Nicholas
Jesus
Bethlehem
Santi
Chris
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