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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows D. H. BUMA, owner, and BENdi MEYLINK, aud j First National Bank, clerk, with uncertain context or full sentence structure.
The District Court of Sioux County Iowa appoints Ed J Swher as executor of the estate of Cornelius Scher deceased dated January 27 1938. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated for allowance and indebted persons must pay the executor. C A Walhof is attorney for the estate.
Oelvely Chemical of Ochvein Iowa seeks a full time order taker to sell Hog Mineral Compound to farmers. No selling experience required though a car is needed. Company promises easy sales, nationwide advertising, twelve years of proven profits, and training provided.
On January 25 1925 the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Cle ceased rate in Sioux County Iowa. All debts to the estate should be paid to the undersigned and claims must be presented legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated January 28 1928 Anna Aurit Administratrix F B McGill Attorney.
Adam Bumas will hold a public sale on February 23 with additional announcements to follow. The notice indicates an upcoming event and urges residents to watch for further details.
Dy. 2, J. Huizenga aids Arie Bogaard in Orange City for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Grootes attend the funeral of H. J. Noome in Orange City. Assessor Mat Walpole sprains his back while freeing a cow. Mrs. Bill Sterrenberg visits family. Anne Bogaard undergoes surgery. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson. Mrs. S. M. Scott travels from Sioux Falls to visit in Sheldon. Dudley Knapp returns home to Woodstock, Minnesota. Rev. Engelsman accepts a call from the Orange City Reformed church. Charley Simmons visits from Rock Rapids en route to Hawarden. Sheep shipped to Chicago by Wil and Bo Richter, John Gebhardt, and Harley Buck. My and Mrs. Roelofs visit relatives in Orange City. plan to return. Joe Westerhuizen’s cattle TB tested, all clean. A. J. Schirmer goes east on business for a week. Homer Day heads to Sheldon to oversee local creamery operations due to D. A. Miller’s illness.
Leslie M. Carl reports Iowa farm horses fell four percent since January 1, 1927, to an estimated 1,067,600 head the lowest since 1889. The peak was 1,600,000 in 1915 with continued yearly decline. colt reports in 1927 show no upturn unless farmers increase workhorse demand.
State Veterinarian Dr. Peter Malcohy urges spring movers to determine tb testing needs before moving cattle across county or state lines. Infected herds require testing before shipment. healthy herds in testing counties may obtain health certificates for intercounty or interstate moves. One certificate copy must accompany the bill of lading to the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture.
The eight week survey by the Department of Agriculture State Health Department and American Child Health Association covered 41 towns. Most milk samples met safety standards though occasional tests fell below. 683 samples from 344 dairies serving 18 770 gallons daily to 286 000 people were tested, marking the state’s first such survey.
Ed M. Smith notes Backbone State Park’s history with a 1856 plan by John Harmon to tunnel the ridge for a mill power. The limestone bluff, 200 feet above the river and 12 to 14 feet wide, housed a water mill supplying nearby settlers for over 50 years as people traveled from as far west as the Missouri River.
Steele's sale features 45 bred sows and gilts due to farrow in March or April, mated to Stilts Advancer and The Outcress. Cholera immune stock, suited for farmers and breeders. Free lunch at noon. Catalogs mailed on request. Auctioneers De Vries Ramaker and Chas. Wilkenson.
Notice to stockholders of the State Bank of Rock Valley Iowa that a special meeting will be held at the bank office in Rock Valley on February 15 1928 at 10 AM to vote on renewing the bank's articles of incorporation. Signed January 12 1928 by P D Van Qosterhont president director C A Walker vice president director Rozeboom cashier director Fred J Pulman assistant cashier D J Scanlan director W H Hospers director.
Local timetable lists eastbound and westbound passenger trains with stops at Spencer Des Moines Mason City Marquette Savanna Clinton Canton Sioux Falls Mitchell North Black Hills and Sanborn. Sioux Flyer trains operate daily to Chicago Milwaukee Madison and beyond. Freight and local trains run on specific days with cautions on ticketing baggage checks and sleeping car reservations. C W Jacobs agent provides contact and phone number.
Readers are invited to order fruit trees and shrubs from Fred Heisig with early ordering urged due to availability and promotions. Details are limited but promotions include discounts and potential free offers on select plants, encouraging prompt response.
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