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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1917

Page

4

Gen Funston Dead as Americans Killed in Mexico

General Funston, famed for commanding U S forces in the Mexican border era, died suddenly at a San Alik hotel after collapsing in the lobby while dining with friends. His death follows a long career marked by border actions, Pershing expedition duties, and postwar retirement plans.

United States Funsten Satine Win United Tales Army Guarda Aguinnide Founton Vera Arax Ortford Hotabla Garvica Ta Onteer Indueston McWreland Southern Department Ireland Bunston Meath Singin Scernais

Two Accused of Plotting with Foreign Nations in New York

Federal officers arrest two men in New York City on charges of conspiring to recruit agents to obtain military and other sensitive information for Germany. The men allegedly sought to assemble a spy network in England and Ireland, transmitting details on defenses and personnel. The case, drawn in the United States District Court, centers on plans to study enemy strength and report to allies.

New York City New York Agens Department of Juutca Met Séataet Germany Berta Sandor Wanerenbarg Luarnad Band United States Britain Bil Elie Alhose Gerneing

U.S. to fix paper price debate expands

The article reports on a government inquiry into paper pricing amid wartime needs, citing appeals from manufacturers and public notices. It notes rising paper costs across cities, with printer associations urging regulation and potential price controls to ease supply constraints.

Alleged German Spy Held in Nagalow Area

Fragmentary OCR shows names and terms linked to a spy case scene, with references to individuals like Nagalow and others, and mentions of charges or investigations. The readable bits suggest a security or wartime intelligence report with uncertain details and partial names.

Unclear text fragment from sports note

Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed phrases and names unclear in meaning making it impossible to identify a coherent event or entities to summarize accurately. The readable parts do not yield a distinct match to a specific team person date or location for a proper card.

Iowa considers military training bill for public schools

In a push to raise the Iowa National Guard, legislators discuss a special order to study a military training bill. Rep Sha and Sen Rule plan committee meetings with Guard officials to draft a bill, while Gov Harding backs training as part of school curricula amid calls to boost the guard by fifty percent in two years. Methodist church prosperity noted with salary figures for pastors and superintendents in Iowa.

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Brothers Reunite After Forty Years In Narrow Encounter

Two brothers who had not met for four decades surprised family by reuniting in a town near Winterset. One, aged about sixty, had lived locally, while the other, around seventy, had wandered from the area. Their father served in the cavalry in Civil War days. The chance meeting followed a news paper advertisement sent to J. S. Hussell of Nebraska.

Cantery Ie Aunsell Russell Alison Web Elvil Tumars Hussella Nebranka Brussell JS. Rouse Réayec Guy Charweter Afense Lowa Benatar Washington Newberry

Grain shipments halted by embargo claim in Des Moines

Disjointed report claims grain shipments to central market were stalled by embargo actions. King of One Great Western Grain, Venlera Asaielitton, states that townships fear weeks of delays as eastern distributors reduce supply. Firefighter actions and political figures are cited in a troubled, unclear narrative about ongoing grain logistics.

Gey Moines Cnet Venlera’ Asaielitton King

Prominent Ames Man Dies, Wealthy Fund Owner Paid

A long obituary recalls Henry Greeley a leading Ames figure and financier. It notes his vast permanent Seheal Fund holdings and federal land program benefits tied to large acreages. Greeley, once considered wealthiest in Ames, died at an advanced age after a life of public service and business ties to state and national projects.

Umea Nino Hoen Olas Towa'a Exe Anam Ted Veet Amea Walines M. Greetey Amen Saamigeases Aga Cay Greeley Urisitty Vaylaln Dha Giell

Hardware Dealers Elect Des Moines Convention Leaders

Hardware dealers association wrapped up its Des Moines Coliseum convention calling it the biggest and most satisfactory yet. Henly of Dubuque was elected president, Beth Imag Cresco named vice-president, A. H. Bale Mason City reelected secretary, and a long slate of directors reaffirmed. Next year’s convention planned for February in Des Moines with February 12 to 15 dates.

Des Moines Town Retail Hardware Association BLM Henly Dubuque Beth Imag Cresco A. H. Bale Mason City Kens Wren Olf Merrism Keokuk L. 1 Lewis Liberty HM. Healy Pabugne Prank B Lomas Oreses Schilling State Canter McCarroll Giumway O Gadd Cap Moines A. J. Hofman Murray J. Deering Atlantie W. P. Mueller Port Dodge William Weenie LeMure

Women Lead in Business Yet Men Excel in Systematic Habits

A university study of student affairs reports that city women outperform men in promptness in business matters while men show greater systematic behavior. The university traces a network of about thirty-six student organizations and emphasizes educational supervision as well as oversight. Last year men inspected and approved expenditures totaling $63,000.

Tduca Unnal

Deficit Explained and State Treasurers Call for Reform

The retrenchment and reform commission examined the public funds with Deputy State Treasurer Smn Quincy A. Wallis explaining a temporary cash lag. The state borrowed to cover warrants and fund gaps to avoid a legal ban and restore balance, while preparing for a working balance to prevent future shortfalls. Legislators debated improving receipts, auditing appropriations, and a probe of state finances, amid liquidity concerns and liquor advertising debates.

Dak Motes Ulate Treasury Smn Quincy A. Wallis Atr Willis Wyilss Givembly Wifksead Sevator Bail Senate

Insurance Fraud Attempt Tied to Substituted Horses

F d Heller and G A Dinson, alias Tunbells, were arrested on arson charges amid a bold fraud scheme. Confessions indicate they substituted worthless horses for insured food animals, with insurance carried on the misrepresented stock. State fire marshal holds their statements as evidence.

Des Moles F. d. Heller G Adinson Ben Harlog

Record Prices at Sale at John Graves Farm

The sale at John Graves farm set records with stock bringing $900 and $1,100 for two items. About a thousand bushels of corn sold for $947, calves reaching $41. Attendance was exceptionally large with estimates near 1,000.

Lowan John Graves Srala Taudeamis Norges

Grain Troup Seeks Rail Unload Amid Stalled Shipments

Has Grain Troup. Tes Maines notes nearly 3,000 asta of Breik x70 stacked on side tracks of Mhirga Rocthwestern Railway. No unloading space forces a halt as elevators in larger cities fill, shipments held up on most major lines. Jamas GC. Tavis at the Northwestern committee cites congestion.

Mhirga, Rocthwestern Railway Company Jamas GC Tavis

Fair Association to Meet in Cedar Park

The state fair association will send representatives to Cedar Port for the annual meeting of the Iowa fair sortation at Pialunagare Cedar Patls on March 1-2. About 860 fair members are expected to attend the two day session with speakers on telephones and cooperation.

van Rite Lee Mnbilarg Itraatic Towa Hivery County

Price Brought Big Bid at Forest Gattle Sale

Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana buyers competed for the E G Forest cattle sale of horned cattle near Foland. Sixty nine teams bid, with an average price around 63 per hand. Early bids averaged about 108, final bids reached 155.

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Revisions and fires mar local industry and life

The item reports a broad set of events including land movement proposals near POL RASONWA miles and interurban operation, a destructive fire at Burlhyart yard that caused about 25000 dollars in losses, hog losses from starvation linked to shipments and misrouted stock, and a 100 year old resident of Waukat Welcomes a centennial birthday with local notes.

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Course Offerings At State University This March

A short course for Marchant aimed at practical shidy is repeated this year under the Commercial class directive. The extension division at the university leads the program with Prof Kitts overseeing the course. The course promises practical insights in the West and features two days of rigorous instruction.

Marchant Velalan Atre University WS Kitts

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