Uncle Sam stamps item leads to a brief Chariton notice
Fragmentary local notes report a Chariton Iowa item about stamp sales with a postmaster confronted by a seller misreading an Uncle Sam request. The text also includes a formal bank condition statement for First National Bank of Rock Valley Iowa dated September 30 1932 and signed by cashier Frank A Large with notary notice.
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Berry
Halehariton
Iowa
Chariton Paper
Howard Copeland
Uncle Sam
Copeland Hatell
National “Bank OF
Rock Valley
State of
County of
Sioux
Isi
Frank A. Large
Ime
Rivelon Landsehulte
Notary Public
Attesti
S. Large
Fr. T. McGill
Grace J. Large
Scothyman Prize Follies and Rural Rhetoric in Missouri
A ragged collection of anecdotes and opinions from Des Moines to Missouri. Tales include a Scotchman’s prize anecdote about a doctor judging tonsil removal, political jabber about Senators Reed and Brookhart, and reflections on eating places in Rock Valley. The piece critiques campaign advertising via radio versus newspapers and laments wasteful literature.
Campbell Endorsed for Reelection in Ninth District
The piece defends Congressman Campbell showing his district service and farm-bill support. It argues a new, inexperienced candidate cannot match his record, praising Campbell for agricultural leadership, Iowa Senate background, and hope for long tenure to aid the district amid crisis.
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Congressiman
Freud
Washington
Campbell
Congress
Sesson
Iowa
Iowa Senate
Ninth District
Thousands of fish rescued after flood at Lake Manawa
A six inch rain near Lake Manawa caused the lake to overflow sending thousands of fish into nearby pastures and fields. As waters receded, fish were stranded in puddles until sportsmen and state officials using nets rescued about 5,000 silver and black bass and crappies and returned them to the lake.
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Lake Manawa
Council Bluffs
Elevator Manager Recovers Lost Watch from Grain Bin
In Cor with Town a elevator manager dropped his watch into a grain chute and feared it lost. Weeks later while unloading a freight car he found the watch in his hand again under a grain stream, undamaged and returned to his vest pocket.
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Corwith
73 Year Old Man Makes Escape From Bandits
Henry Webster, aged 73, reportedly survived a robbery attempt after confronting bandits. The account mentions Roxie La Rosa the acrobat and a Nor east railway timetable, noting passenger and freight lines and a request for advance reservations. The text mixes personal notes with travel schedule details and farm chores.
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Qutof
Pilferers steal chickens from 100 year old owner Gust Fallmer
Thieves took a large number of young chickens owned by Gust Fallmer in Mondamn, Rock Valley. The note mentions the 100 year old owner and the town’s need to borrow $1500 to pay bond and interest due, at five percent interest, with applications to Town Clerk A. L. Malstead.
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Mondamn
Gust Fallmer
Mr. Fallmer
Rock Valley
A. L. Malstead
No Law Forbidding Holding of Two Offices
Pathfinder Magazine notes that it would not be illegal or unconstitutional for a person to hold two federal offices at once. It cites James Monroe and John Marshall as rare exceptions, with Marshall serving as secretary of state and chief justice briefly, the only time two highest federal offices were held by one person.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Republic
James Monroe
Madison
John Marshall
Supreme Court
Adams
Jefferson
Marshall
Pocahontas County Board Adopts Corn for Fuel Plan
The Pocahontas County board of supervisors approved a plan to use corn as a fuel source. Details specify expected production and support for the initiative, aiming to reduce energy costs and support local agriculture.
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Pocahontas County
Board of Supervisors
Pockhottas County
Editor Holds Novel Contest In Madrid News Room
A brief item notes editor remarks on the wide variation in copy time and a 6,500 character column used for a job contest. It mentions a Methodist conference in Sioux City where a drenched small dog attempts entry, is repeatedly blocked, and finally reaches the auditorium before being expelled, illustrating just how hard-hearted even preachers may seem.
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Biaiter' I
Améas
Ews
Madrid
Jdbe
Sioux City
Notice in Probate in Sioux County Iowa 1932
Notice to appear at Court House Orange City Sioux County Iowa October 24 1932 at 10 am to attend probate of instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Samuel Groth also known as Svend O Groth and as O Groth late of Sioux County Iowa deceased. Show cause why will should not be admitted to probate. Dated September 26 1932. (Seal) T J Reeves Clerk of the District Court Lars J Grinager Attorney. Dr L R Hegg physician and surgeon Rock Valley Iowa. Acme Drat Line playing and Teamwork Land and Gravel Delivered Sohn Vander Poel Prop.
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Orange City
Sioux County
Iowa
Samuel
Local News Items Highlight Oct Market Day and Visits
Shureh will hold a market day at the post fire Saturday afternoon October 15 for Duluth. AGinn returns to Rock Valley Sunday. Mrs. Julia Norris returned home after several months in Duluth. Wilbur Vander Bok broke his right wrist motor cranking a car. he may not busk corn again this season.
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Duluth
Aginn
Rock Valley
Julia Norris
Wilbur Vander Bok
Sioux Center
Kenneth Fritts
Humboldt
Tovk Valley
Hom
A. J. Fritts
Kenneth
For Sale and Want Ads Roundup in Rock Valley Iowa
A jumble of classified notices lists items for sale including two upstairs rooms cheap partly furnished piano and pie plants, a Poland China boar, coal burner and red Cure boars plus services like shoe repair welding machinery and a fueling station. Names include Mex Studer's Rinck Valley Max Hamann P T McGill Thomas Cullinan Greiner Bros Peters' Shoe Shop Vander Meer's Bakery George Middle and D J Scam lan & Son. A lost steel shaft near Rock Valley to Bert McKen Vinder. Several ads offer private money loans and farm visits.
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Mex Studer’s
Rinck Valley
Thorobred
Poland
Max Hamann
P. T. McGill
Rock Valley
Bert McKen
Thomas Cullinan
Greiner Brog
Peters
Bill van Dyke
Peters’ Shoe
Vander Meer
George Middle
D. J. Scamlan & Son
Greiner Bros
Towa
I. Wright
Stop Joyriding By School Students In Missouri Valley
Superintendent C G Weatherwax at Missouri Valley Iowa leads a board of education initiative to curb student joyriding during noon hours. The plan targets students with cars to restrict use to travel to and from school, aiming to improve safety for all residents.
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C G. Weatherwax
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Board of Education
Alvord News Items Show Local Visitors and Events
Doon visitors Mr and Mrs Barg and Mrs George Seth among those listed. Alvord High School kittenbell team defeated Doon at home. Local gatherings include family visits, church society activities, and farm bureau party at Muchlenthaler school house with hobos theme.
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Mr Kramer
John
Sund
George Seth
Alvord -High- School
Doon
Coldsnitti
Spain
Eda Rapids
Charlotte
Towa
Swehete
George Schruers
John Sthrepiz
Ishter
Adalyne
Clar- Sthrepiz
Sioux
R. M. Hacked
Schhunbohm
Plato Township
Charies Moellerand
Minnie Gayer
Rudolph Muhlenthaler
Herman Dierks
Ruth
Inez Miller
Fred Gayer
Sheldom Jast
Scheer
Stinoh van Otterloo
Louis Middle
George
Tatheran Ladies Aid of
Plain Township
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Eady
HAL
United State
Federal Bee _ serve Bank
Jaz
U. S
United States
Agit
H. Stehrenberg
Orpheum Theatre
Edmund Lowe
Victor McLaglen
Richard Arleen
Lowe
McLaglen
Bennie Rubin
Constance Bennett
Connie
Laurel and Hardy
John Gilbert
Paul Lucas
Gilbert
Sam
Accordion Man
WNAX
Yankton
Farmer's Lumber Company
A Scotchiman
Hill
Hin
Benewigs Hea
James A. “Reed
Des “Moines
Hoover
Missouri
Seaches
Bill
Reg Swalar
City
Moone
James A. Reed
Sheldon
Brookhart
Henry Fie
Tle
Murphy
Pend
Richard Sneller
Henry Webster
Roxie la Rosa
Sterch
Des Moines
Atlantic City
Roxie
Cmstp&pay
Mason Guy
Chisago
Milwaukee
Sun
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Rapid City
Chicago
C. W. Jacobs
Mar
Pup
L. R. Hegg
ACME
Sohn Vander Poel
Sale
Milwaukee Road
V. P. Cullen
Paitfield
J. A. Gartland
Bert. Harmelink
Hasmelink
Linden
First National Bank
B. J. Meylink
The
Rock Valley Bee
H di Scaulan
Lodge
Tom
Dori
Caie
Atty: Diamond
Market Report
Eiewee
Pioneer Drag Line
Alvord
Butt
Gosss Te
C. A
Walhof
LAW
Rock Valley, Towa
PiYene
Children’s
Ladies’ Jersey Bloomers
Kotex
Aladdin
W. Vander Well & Sons
Rock Valley Grain Company
John Coert
C. H. Ackles
University of Minnesota
Rock Valley Creamery Co
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