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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
2
A United States Bureau of Fisheries authority notes the halibut has a flat head and gray top with white underside. As the fish matures one eye migrates to the top side as the creature rests on the ocean bottom, an evolutionary trait shared with other flounder.
Dr Bever ly Tucker of Richmond Virginia says a certain amount of worry is normal. People who deny worry are overoptimistic or untruthful. Very abnormal people may not worry at all. Insane asylums are often full of the happiest people, as they have ceased to worry. Few go insane from worry, though they may enter an anxiety state.
A London Bystander report alleges a wrestler bit an opponent during a bout. The victim protested aloud that the act was biting while the aggressor gasped that a coward would not swallow his pride in the juny. The account reflects chaotic behavior at a local wrestling event.
A playful exchange between a youth and teacher Clarifies geographic terms with humor. The student asks about a peninsula while the teacher and another speaker joke about a rubber neck, referencing Columbia Jester.
On the farm a little city niece asks for eggs but the hens scratch vigorously without yielding any. Auntie asks again and the niece confirms no eggs were found despite the hens scratching all around.
In a courtroom exchange, the defense and judge debate the truck’s status as loaded after the driver admits to running over a man. The defendant claims ignorance of the load, while the prosecution argues intent or negligence. The remark by Hervart Lampean frames the confrontation.
A Los Angeles Times correspondent recalls the haunted sentry box at Fort San Cristobal Porto Rico. A lone guard vanished one night leaving his uniform and a tale of desertion and devilish mirth. The deserter reportedly fled to nearby hills and later stories recall his descendants.
A historical note compares modern builder liability to Hammurabi era law. It cites German texts detailing penalties for fatal house collapses, including execution for deaths of homeowners, slaves, or family members, and financial or rebuilding duties for property damage.
Wild animals rarely die of old age. Studies by the United States Biological Survey note that accidents and hunger cause many deaths in the forest. Pneumonia due to hunger and fatigue is common, with rabies anthrax plague glanders tularemia and undulant fever also contributing to wildlife mortality.
A fragmented report notes octopuses attack items using powerful tentacles and a sharp beak. It describes their soft bodies and limited brains, while mentioning carcasses washed ashore as purported evidence of demons with sixty foot feelers.
Priest Josef Mohr and organist Franz Gruber composed Silent Night in Oberndorf after meeting in 1814 and 1818. The Christmas Eve performance at St Nicholas Church marked the song’s first public singing.
A candlelit music festival at Public Music Hall raised $6,170.14 for flood relief after Cincinnati’s 1884 February flood disrupted the lighting system. The event mobilized attendees and benefactors to support reconstruction efforts.
A humorous exchange about coal dealers naming coal after shell related terms. A father explains to his son that the joke hinges on a shell game pun. The item captures a light, playful moment reflecting everyday humor.
A student quotes Latin and Farmer Corntassel refuses to listen. The debate hints at how Latin is infusing law, medicine, and agriculture and shows a speaker ready to drop the discussion if the language becomes too pervasive.
A humorous Epworth Herald item recalls Noah's Ark sending animals to all corners of the earth and returning to find two snakes in his armchair. Noah laments the ininstruction to rep tiles adders respond with a pun about proliferation.
A neighbor recalls Countessel saying he would run for office or sheriff if nominated, but laments lack of support from family and hired help. He longs to quit and try his luck with strangers, while asking what the trouble is among the neighbors.
A fragment describes a boy asking his aunt for a story about a boy with a quarter to go to the moon. The text is incomplete but centers on a child’s request and imagination.
A playful exchange features Tweedle and Bobby debating Nero’s fiddle amid Rome’s blaze. Bobby quips Nero would cheer the firemen with music, reflecting lighthearted commentary in a humorous exchange from the era.
A humorous Boys' Life quip has a wife asking what's wrong as a man complains in the bathroom that his razor cuts nothing. He jokes his beard is tougher than linoleum, delivering a playful domestic one liner.
A political exchange features Senator Sorghum refusing fishing as a pastime to protect his reputation for veracity. A Spellbinder remarks on a wife’s speech, noting she says what she likes and commands attention from an audience and her husband alike.
A strategist notes Briggins always picks hot days to start quarrels. He argues the tactic works because people prefer agreeing with him over feeling agitated. The remark highlights his pattern and its psychological appeal.
In a brief exchange a patron complains about the quality of the dish, while the waiter notes the diner's reluctance to eat it. The manager is summoned to address the situation as part of a dining room incident.
Renewed and amended articles state the corporation named Valley State Bank will operate in Rock Valley Sioux County Iowa with the stated principal place of business.
The corporation declares its general business is that of a State bank under Chapters 414 and 415, Code of Iowa 1935, and amendments. It assumes all powers of state banks and accepts duties imposed by law, and acts in a fiduciary capacity as provided by Chapter 416, Code of Iowa and amendments.
The document outlines capital stock structure with 35000 dollars total, 200 dollar par value shares, a 100 dollar par value non voting preferred stock, and 214 percent semi annual dividends. It covers liquidation rights, profit distribution, retirement of preferred stock, and subscription rights upon increases. It also includes a 1938 bid notice from Rock Township for cemetery caretaker services at Valle View Cemetery with February 7, 1938 deadline and bid rejection rights.
A corporate renewal extends the entity for fifty more years until February 9, 1988, allowing business transactions to continue once the Superintendent of Banks has issued authorization. The renewal enables continued operations under the bank supervisor’s approval.
The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a board of directors. The board must consist of no fewer than five and no more than fifteen members elected from the shareholders at the annual meeting. Directors serve one year terms or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Annual meeting of the stockholders to be held at the corporation office on the second Tuesday in January starting 1935 to elect a board of directors and conduct lawful business.
Provisional directors until the first annual stockholders meeting include Wa Cleveringa of Sioux Center Iowa A L Halstead of Rock Valley W B Hansen of Rock Valley Iowa E E Miller of Rock Valley Iowa H Peelen of Sioux Center Iowa J P Schutt of Rock Valley Iowa and G G Vermeer of Rock Valley Iowa.
The annual meeting of the board shall be held immediately after the stockholders meeting to elect a president vice president and cashier and may elect or employ other officers and staff as needed. Until then the officers are President H Peelen Sioux Center Iowa Vice President A L Halstead Rock Valley Iowa Cashier J P Schutt Rock Valley Iowa Assistant Cashier G G Vermeery Rock Valley Iowa.
The Corporation may contract indebtedness for necessary expenses and to conduct its business. It may pledge assets as security for payment of lawful indebtedness and to obtain power or authority as needed.
A terse corporate notice states that the Private Property of shareholders remains exempt and that the corporation shall be exempt from corporate liability. The fragment emphasizes shielded personal assets for those invested in the company.
The corporation may be dissolved before penalties if stockholders holding three fourths of capital stock approve at a legally called meeting. Panel dissolution requires winding up as statute provides. Dated January 11, 1938. H. Peelen President. J. P. Schutt Cashier.
An advertisement promotes Adlerika as a remedy for stomach gas pressing on the heart and claims one dose relieves gas by cleaning both upper and lower bowels. It also mentions Rock Valley Paint Shop near the bakery for wall coverings and painting supplies.
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