Meeting The Demand Prike Of Livestock Rises For Midwest Farmers
The article notes rising livestock prices in the Rock Valley region and across the Midwest. Cattle sales near 12.50 per hundredweight and steer values around 181 to 1900 per head indicate strong farm income. With pork prices climbing toward Chicago levels, farmers will have money to buy goods, urging merchants to prepare to meet expected demand in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Rock Valley
Chicago
Nevet
Aallyone
Almost Extinct Type Lice in the Print Shop Era
The piece nostalgic ly recounts declining rare type lice and the fading slang of old print shops. It notes handwritten composition, stickings of type, and the vivid memories of journeymen who kept the cases busy.
Northwest Iowa Weather Update As Of This Week
Weather outlook for Northwest Iowa notes unsettled conditions with storms and snow patterns. Forecasters mention potential blizzards and heavy rain events, with shifting temperatures through the week. Public notices urge preparedness for rapid weather changes.
Weather notes on freeze and snowfall impact on crops
Report describes freezing weather and ice damage risk to alfalfa and clover with lingering questions about severity. Notes snow depth near a foot in Neck Valley area and wet soil from recent moisture, while plowed fields benefit from added moisture. Mentions scarce comments on forecasts and rapidly changing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phere Ag
Takstead
Faramaye Land
Neck Valley
Mle County
Wowa
Tomer
Highway Patrol Hearing On Doon Ice Storm Truck Ditches
The Beamen overheard sheriff and George Dunn discuss a recent Doon ice storm that left roads coated in ice. Two semi trucks and another refuse in ditches were cited as dangers, with calls to delay travel until road conditions improve. One tractor trailer spilled fuel, another carried cows and pheasants, and a third held nots, all snagged on a hill as drivers braked and slid into ditches. Proceedings questioned road safety actions and whether delaying until safer conditions would prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamen
George Dunn
Oolur
Dunn
Aout
Doon
Tle
Dion
Tthe Highway Department
Sherif
Fetter
Iowa political update hints at new administration and notable locals
The piece surveys rising figures tied to the new administration, highlighting Guy A. Gillolio of Cherokee, Marvy Hopkins born in Sinai City, and several Sioux City and Ninth District figures. It notes Wallace as a potential hard working vice president, with names like Forrest Allen and J. Slacks appearing in government roles, and sketches the regional influence across agencies and posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cen Ib
Henry Wallace
Senate
Jungston
Jowan
Taratoy
Inna
Moorer
Titer
Kanene
Juul
Guerlio Guilis
Texas
Asice
Dack Garner
Kraska Wied
Willian Jenonings
Brown
Missouri
Champ Clark
Alt Linden
Kansas
Guy A. Gillolio
Marvy Hopkins
Sinay City
Max Hamilton
Shale Department
Sioux City
Wallace MM Hamilton
First Presbyterian Church
Sinta
JG. O. Jacobson
Frank R. Wilson
Siowx City News
Department of Commerce
Forrest Allen
Public Works Agency
Frank Allen
Sioux City Journal
Tenneseen
Joseph A. Green
Clarenas Upham
Merningside College
Ditto A. J. Mullroney
John W. Slacks
Ida Grove
Maritime Commission
Bi Neevum
Sines City
Pam Security Administration
Chicago
Sioux
Ferd
Yeral Crop Inswranie, Corporation
Win Ls, Southworth
Soil Conservation Service
Toran
de Vorio Marshall
Lions City
Iowa Officials and Dignitaries Listed from Des Moines
A patchwork note lists various politicians and judges with ties to Iowa and federal offices. Names include James Studebakey, Tom Slowie, Tom IcDonald, Wiley Rutledge, Seth Thomas, Win H. Green, and others, with references to Des Moines, Towally, Fort Dodge, and Frame as the context. An admiral serving as ambassador to France is noted as a former Iowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Rutledgy
District of Columbia Court of Appeal
Towally
Seth Thomas
Circuit Court of Appeals
Fort Dodge
Win- H. Green
United States Court of Claims
Wro
United States Customs Court
F. Dickinson Letts
District Hench
CO. W. Remseyer
Court of Claims
Couse
Lexonster
Frame
January 13 Check Payment Mentioned in Record
A payment of 13 dollars is noted, made by check dated January 13, indicating a transaction detail within the historical record.
Decorah Man Happy After Roof Fire Near Miss
John Hige of near Decorah escapes danger after a night of smoke and sparks on his roof. A malfunctioning chimney and overheated pie throwing sporks caused a stubborn flare that could have left him without a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hige
Decorah
House Ruined by Fire Destroys Te Mars Property
A fire heavily damaged a house and landscaping in Te Mars, leaving the dwelling uninhabitable. Authorities say Paul Wandersbhied Dome died, and residents reported fear and concern as crews battled the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Accidental Shooting Leaves Lake Mills Boy Injured
Jetty Lee Hestness six years old of Lake Mills was shot in the right eye with four BB guns while playing with his brother. The seriousness of the case has not yet been determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hestness
Lake Mills
Not Superstitions Fohner Hanson Drives Ahead
Forest City resident Fohner Hanson insists he is not superstitious despite receiving a car bumper with number 1300. He plans to drive next year, stating belief has no bearing on his actions or luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fohner J. Hanson
Forest City
Boccherini Compared To Haydn In Eighteenth Century Critique
The article notes Luigi Boccherini was regarded by eighteenth century critics as on par with Haydn. It cites his success in Italy and abroad, his prolific output exceeding 100 string quintets, and high court salaries. A royal objection to one work led him to insert the rejected passage into other plays, after which his fortunes declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwigi Boecherini
Haydn
Docelbeciai
Italy
Picelle
Conurt
Toceherink
Wisamos
Brieg Qasin
Boerkerini
Boecherini
Boccherini
Marriages and deaths noted in old regional column
Long ago notes report Ada Daas and James Smith of Alvord marrying. James Chisholm's remains travel from Oregon for burial in Ure Valley. Local events include a Rock Rapids trek for a health rally and a disrupted car mishap with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Daas
James ‘Smith
Alvord
Lorge
K Zaaan
Fis Loiss
van Voore
Matthes
Bate
St Mary’s
James Chisholm
Hown
Hin Son
Oregon
Ure Valley View
Rock Rapids
C. E. Society of the
First Reformed
Mull
Ten Years Ago 1931 Highlights From Canton Area News
Ten years ago in 1931 the Orlandi theatre marked its second anniversary under S Bogant as manager. Canton eyed a ski tournament ahead. Bastenager, a Chevrolet salesman, traveled to Chicago for a Chevrolet dealers convention. Vander Meer bakery added a $1,000 doughnut cooking machine. Bert Hernelmk and family headed to Linden, Washington, to start anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Bogant
Orplandi Theatre
Canton
Bastenager
Chevrolet
Chicago
Conventione
Vander Meer
Bert Hernelmk
Linden
Washington
Fifteen Years Ago In 1826 Riverdale Speller and Sioux County Meeting
Fifteen years ago a speller died at his Riverdale home. About 150 farm men and women attended Sioux County Farm Bureau’s tenth meeting in Sioux Center. Corn dishes were promised for dining cars along the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line to aid central state farmers with overproduction. A Thornburg Co truck rolled near Badger Will by Madison, nearly top of a hill. a Ford coupe followed closely behind and narrowly avoided collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverd
Sioux County
Fam Bureau
Sioux Center
Mibwaukee
St. Pat
Central States
al Eora
Thornburg Co
Madson
Twenty Years Ago Report From Rock Valley Area
Twenty years ago in 1521 the work near Rock Valley began in the county. Stayr Thayer became Justice of the Peace. FT Mex Gil spoke to the Prosresiva Literary club on tax matters. Male Fahey made a large jess call in Neck Valley. King, John Marnelink, and By Harkins attended the grain deal convention at Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Stayr Thayer
Gil
Prosresiva Literary Club
Fahey
Neck Valley
King
John Marnelink
Harkins
Fort Dodge
Unclear 25 Years Ago Notices From Town and Country
Fragmentary reminiscences recount a clerical death Reverend Jol Huizenga, a wedding in Kennebec, and arrivals from Des Moines and Volga. Mentions Jim Rogers studying in Des Moines, the Dahl brothers renting a Hull house for a year, planning a skat class and moving picture show, and Lea De Zoute funeral in Volga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Huizenga
Teome Kennebec
Warriage
Margaret Casey
Kennebec
Jim Rogers
Tes Moines
Henry
Louis Dahl
Davideonapers House
Hull
Fred de May
Volga
Lea de Zoute
Sioux City visit ends in tragic finger amputation
Thirty years ago a visit to Sioux City by Mrs Jol Gibbard's aunt coincided with a painful accident involving 14 year old Bamnie DeKing. While aiding hal ice, his fingers were smashed requiring amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Gibbard
Sioux City
Bamnie DeKing
Mir
Mire
Peter de King
Halice
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Limuary
Dlin Cain
Authority of the Highway Patrol
Congressman Vincent Ehagnington
Wallington
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New Administrario
Neiffies Vier Provident
Ucary Wallace
Celoned “House
Mary Hopkins
X Glamour
Rome
Gabis
Monty Vale Lad
Iowa
West
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United States
Towans
Washington Town
Lae Tn
Fostail Commerc Commission
Cloudy Porter
Securities and Exchange Commission
Ed Widhor
Clyde Tolvon
J. Midgar Troevor
Tra N. Gabrielson
Lie Bureau of Biological Survey
BR. M. “Sethe Evans
Triple 4
Tani Appleby
Annan
Virginia Vis
Honry
Joly W. Studebakey
Educaion
Varues
Deg Moines
Tom Slowie
Federal Communications Commission
Clinton Listone
Tom IcDonald
Harpy
Music Shop
Andy Woolfries
Inga State College
WOT Music Shop
Western Union College
Les Mira
Andy Woolfric
Pahlicks Lumber Coxggny
Leo L. Grossenburg
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