Rock Valley plans for merged free library with school support
The Rock Valley community considers merging the city library with the public school library to provide a free facility. A mill tax and local fundraising are discussed, with Miss Robinson of the Iowa Library Commission advising on State Traveling Library options and a library membership fund to sustain operations.
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Rock Valley Pire
Thej Lit
Civele
Ttas
Tuord
Miss Robinson
Iowa Library Commission
Rock Valley
Carnegie
Camegig Committee
Aotpa Aaoy Jena Snorxue Aras
Library Board Forms Local Library Promotion Group
The Library Board organized with Har Bernard representing The Legion as chair and Edith Huizer and Frank McGill as officers. Appointees include Fred A. Miller, Don May, Jessie Huie, and Charles W. Jacobs to chair committees on library affairs, books, and publicity. The plan calls for a public library room Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 to 5 PM and Saturdays 2 to 5 PM.
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Har Bernard
Legion
Library Board
Aml
Aperican Legion
Harvey Bernard
Literary Society
Edith Huizer
Commercis
Chub
Jessie Huie
Farm Bureau
Fred A. Miller
Don May
Board of Educauies
Frank McGill
Charles W. Jacobs
Barnard
Huie
McGill
May
Huizengi
Ma. May
New Book Club Opens for Heavy Readers At Library
A new Book Club will welcome members who pay one dollar and 15 cents weekly plus three cents daily for overtone. Late Popular books will be bought for exclusive use of the club. At year end, the books move to the general library for free distribution, expanding library offerings through member cooperation.
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Barnard
Buck Club
Genari
Library Club
Adam
Rve
Paradise
Money Donations for Travel Library Support
A local appeal lists current funds for temporary aid to the Travel Library. The Town Council contributes 75 dollars, The American Lesson 10 dollars, The Ladies Literary 10 dollars, and Golden Sheaf Lodge A F F. & A. M. 10 dollars. The board seeks further donations from society members or prominent individuals to bolster the books and independence.
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Town Council
Ladies Literary
Golden Sheaf Lodge A
A.M
Rock Valley Library Drive Seeks Family Memberships
The Library Club urges every Rock Valley family to join with two members to support a free community library. Donors may send or hand contributions to Chairman Mr. Barnard or Treasurer PLTL McGill. The community is urged to give generously and support the library project. Watch for Library Column in future Bee issues.
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Ags Alote
Rock Valley
Delar
Mr. Barnard
Pltl McGill
Furture Bee
Pheasant Eggs And Eyes Collected On Hutchinson Farm
In Kogsali County, George Gray, tenant on A Hutchinson’s farm near Buri, cut alfalfa and killed several hen pheasants on their posts. He gathered about three dozen eyes, set them, and after hatching placed the young pheasants with a tame hen pheasant and her brood near the house.
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Kogsali
George Gray
A. Hutchinson
Buri
Wich
Doornink Brothers Horse Sale Scheduled for Saturday
Doornink Brothers offer 22 good horses at publication with a 1:30 P.M. sale on Saturday March 31, 1931 at the sale pavilion. Listings include multiple geldings and saddle horses with weights from 1000 to 2700 pounds. all green broke and to be seen to appreciate. Auctioneers are Ramaker with National Bank Lions Center Fis Glerk.
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Doornink Brothers
Dannars
Wstal
Time and Tales From a Rural Iowa Column
A stream of lighthearted notes and questions from Linn County and Rock Valley readers. Topics wander from unique ship terms to a milk-producing cow, Adam and early tech contrasts, local stop signs, and a reflective piece on time, its value, and its passage.
Painting and Decorating or Paper Hanzing
Peter Spruyt is associated with painting and decorating work, noted in a historical snippet. The item highlights his craft, mentioning painting tasks and paper hanging as part of his trade within a local context.
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Peter Spruyt
Sleep Cure Claims Boost Sales in Vintage Ad
A nostalgic advertisement touts Vinol as a sleep aid and tonic, featuring testimonials from Jales Bender and H. B. Pember praising sound sleep, energy, and appetite. It also promotes Alderike for quick relief of constipation by cleansing upper and lower bowels, with claims of rapid comfort and improved well being.
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Jales Bender
H. BH. Pember
Adlerika
H. H. Pember
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Wyna & Dykstra
New Book Club
Pioneer Drag Line
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Linn County
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Sie Fulks
Net Sap
Candevin
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Mitchell Street
Kimena Avenue
Mellroy
Bee Force
L. Wenrt
Canton
Assam
Publication Farm
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Lions Center
Emmerson Gang
Hudson
Appleton
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Olson
Gerrit Harmelink
Poland
China
Walter Kuyper
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