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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1930
Page
2
A fragment describes gas emitting plants at London's Kew Gardens, known as the Burning Bush. When the shoot is incited a bright scarlet flame runs up the stem without harming it due to tiny reddish brown oil glands. Legends from India and Afghanistan surround similar blooms and myths emerge about hidden gold and silver.
Wealthy New Jersey shop owner confesses to a frugal habit and a curious obsession with cash registers. He admits bribing clerks to ring his own money during purchases while living a double life amid his varied interests.
In early England the king granted monopolies to favored individuals. These grants grew oppressive and unjust. Under James I a 1621 statute voided prior monopolies, except a special exception for letters patent to the true and first inventor who may work or make the invention within the realm.
Property owners should watch shade trees more closely and hire trained workers. Modern trimming uses an automobile designed for the task with an extendable platform and a crew equipped with the proper tools to reach higher limbs safely.
The New Yorker reports a gentle man waking suddenly in a Great Neck airport waiting room stallion Bewes mutters about catching the 4:07. A mild man nearby reads a newspaper, senses belligerence in the mutter, and relaxes as the clock on the wall is noted then he drifts back to sleep.
A study of the Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa shows how postal facilities power large commerce. The Nauative receives and dispatches 5,000 mail pieces daily as letters are cut open by machinery at 400 per minute. Postage meters stamp envelopes in one pass at 800 per minute and feature 2 and 4 cent rate options. Air mail volume and overall mailing speed illustrate rapid mail handling by major firms.
C M and St P Ry through Rock Valley lists Eastward and Westward trains with numbers and schedules. Notable services include Sioux Flyer Nos 11 and 22 with routes to Des Moines Mason City and Chicago, plus local freights to Canton Sanborn and Mitchell. Booking tips cover tickets with baggage checks, coupon tickets, and advance sleeping car reservations. C W Jacobs, Agent, Phone 15.
The first alumni association formed at Williams College in 1821 aimed to reunite friends and foster lifelong connections. As these groups grew they proved valuable beyond social ties, helping maintain interest and support for multiple schools and colleges through continued engagement and resources.
Fragmentary note describes three youths in Broad Ripple speaking of future acts including a plan to shoot Hans, a ride on a train forever, and a childish vow to buy ice cream and ride the streetcar, reflecting a chaotic, informal discussion.
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