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Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1928

Page

8

Iowa News Notes Reflect Agricultural, Educational Plans

Iowa farms face a wolf hunt plan around Clarinda while Iowa State College weighs a plus 175000 for a new girls dormitory and 24000 for a feed barn. Track meet sites and dates are set for May. Winners in state contests include Angelyn Van Doren and Mildred Chaplin. The Iowa Supreme Court cautions on right of way safety. Hog prices fall due to packer buying, signaling livestock crisis. Educational butter contest winners are named. University of Iowa law admissions will require liberal arts prep. Automatic train control expanding Chicago-Omaha line with 3 million dollar cost. Frank Paine declines Hoover attach post to pursue Iowa industry development. C. F. Clark named Republican nominee for a Cedar Rapids Senate seat. Velvet barley shows promise in Shelby county.

Clarinda Iowa State College State Board of Educaion Ames Iowa High School Association Board of Control Angelyn van Doren Central College Pella Mildred Chaplin Leachers College Cedar Falls Fairfield Iowa Supreme Court Beir Woodbury County Frank B. Scott Sioux City Livestock Commission University of Iowa College of Law Henry G. Jones Chicago Chicago and North Western Railroad Council Bluffs Omaha Iowa Clinton Chicago-Omaha Fred W. Sargent United States Department of Commercce Frank D. Paine Tewi State College Herbert Hoover Anson Marston Iowa ‘Industries Iowa‘State College Paine C. F. Clark Cedar Rapids W. G. Haskell Iowa State Senate John Wager John Thompson Zumbrota Mino Shelby County

Iowa Manufacturing Powers 20 Percent Population

Iowa manufacturing supports about 20 percent of the population with over 100000 workers in state factories according to Edwin A. Kimball. He cites rising manufactured product value from 14 million in 1860 to 80 million in 1927 and predicts waste materials will be reused in future, including wallboard and corn stalk paper plants.

Towa Iowa Edwin A. Kimball Towa Manufacturers’ Association University of Iowa Mr. Kimball

Secluded Garden Spot Becomes Centerpiece Of Home Landscaping

Detroit News notes a living hedge transforms a property by creating privacy and spaciousness in urban yards. A small sheltered corner can shield gardens from view, offering a tranquil retreat for reading or reflection, with minimal maintenance after establishment and lasting value.

Detroit News

Outside Shutters Add to Home s Appearance

The article notes exterior blinds or shutters enhance a house’s balance and appeal beyond original storms protection. Colonial designs suit most styles, with louvre or solid batten shutters and decorative motifs like diamonds or crescents. a unique custom motif, such as a sailing sloop, reflects the owner’s yacht interest.

City Planning Hampered by Political Favoritism

Proper city planning is hampered by politics as aldermen push or oppose zoning orders for private gain. The Cleveland Plain Dealer warns that favoritism and discrimination undermine the zoning system, eroding trust and equitable administration in municipalities like Chicago.

Dass Chicago Equitable Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tourism Camps Study Measures Economic Impact

The United States Chamber of Commerce conducts a survey on how tourists and itinerant populations affect communities. It notes many towns invested in tourist bait like camps parks and roads, hoping for profit, but no determination of actual returns has been made.

United States Chamber of Commerce

Stop Leaks at Once A Leak Opened Needs Immediate Repair

A damaged note describes ongoing leaks expanding across a large area requiring stripping and resealing to stop further seepage. It warns that stopping one leak may be futile as new ones appear and urges prompt work by skilled repairers to avoid costly shingles.

Coping Shield for Masonry Erosion Protection

A vitrified salt glazed clay coping wall cap offers enduring protection for any masonry or concrete wall against top erosion. It is inexpensive and available in a range of widths for easy installation.

Money Spent To Build A Beautiful Town

The note argues that spending money to beautify a town is worthwhile if the investment serves the community. It frames public expenditures as beneficial when they enhance appearance and value for residents.

Frayed wit and flippant quips in a sunlit page

A jumble of quips and ads shows social satire on flirting and virtue. Madge is deemed less flirtatious, others debate reform versus honesty. A jab about flattery versus blunt truth, a joke about pedestrians, and an ad for Laxative Brom Quinine promote a medicine with a signature by E W Grove.

E. W. Grove

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