First Program of the Ghautauqua at Bay
The Sack Wood's Male Quartet and Bell Ringers present a brisk novelty program on First Bay featuring bells cast by London makers. The varied bill includes vocal numbers, instrumental trios, and readings, highlighted by a ballad set with bell accompaniment and a London street scene number. Jack Wood leads a popular Chautauqua act promising entertaining and inspiring performances on July 15 in Rock Valley.
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Sack Wood
First Bay
Westminster ‘Abbey
St.Paul’s Cathedal
London
Eurbody
Jack Wood
Rock Valley
Jack Ayood
Two More Barns Burned Near Rock Valley
A barn on John Pring’s farm nine miles southeast of Rock Valley burned early Sunday, destroying tools, some hay, and two pet rabbits. Firefighters from N. G. Greiner and Sons arrived as the fire spread, saving other buildings. cause is undetermined.
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John Pring
Rock Valley
N. G Greiner and Sons
Weathy
Simons Farm
Stores Closed in Rock Valley on Monday Fourth of July
The stores of Rock Valley will be closed all day Monday July 4th to observe Independence Day. Local officials remind residents to celebrate safely and observe holiday hours.
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Rock Valley
Mondas
Jay
Disappearance of Hudson man prompts police search
Sioux City detectives appeal for information as 50 year old C W Larkin of Hudson vanishes after sending alarm letters claiming he planned self harm. He left his car at a Pierce Street garage and was last seen in Hudson vicinity on June 25. Relatives report no motive and authorities warn of potential danger. Community programs mark July 4 with bands, speeches, baseball, games, and movies at Sheldon City Park inviting all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W. Larkin
Hudson
Larkin
Rock Valley
Bode D
Lions City
Oux City
Pierce Street
J. L
Ister
I Adams
Nebraska Street
Sions City
Sioux City
Sioux O'Brien
Mittees
Sheldon Municipal Band
H. Bariley
Booth
L. A. Shipley
P. H. Vermeer
Sioux County Farm Bureau
F. Berlin
O'Brien
O’brien
Sheldon City Park
Valley Poultry Yaris Cash Angers of Poultry and Eggs
De Jong and Van't Hul, proprietors of Valley Poultry, face protests over cash handling of poultry and egg sales. Angry customers allege unfair pricing and hidden fees, demanding refunds and stronger oversight.
Grange City Boy Dies in Sand Pit Tragedy
George Hospers, nine, of Grange City, died after sand and clay collapsed on him while he and two companions dug a cave near West Lake. Budde Means of Des Moines and Robert Dunlop escaped with minor injuries, while adults rushed to the scene and efforts at resuscitation continued for hours. The Lake area cottages shared in the community sorrow as the body was taken to Orange City for burial.
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George Hospers
Orange
George
Means
Clements and Mendenhall Beach
W. L
Jean Mendenhall
Matliel ‘Hospers
Dunlop
Young Hospers
Men
A. F. Smithy
Hospersa
Orange City
George” Means
Buddi
Hospers
Seppe
Memis
Des Moines
Ely
Mr. Hospers
Milford
Pheasants Destructive to Crops in Butler County
A Butler county farmer reports heavy pheasant damage to corn across the region. He notes birds feed at dawn or dusk, then hide in brush, pluck tender shoots, and dig up grain at the roots like gophers and squirrels. He urges action as losses rise.
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Butler County
Iowa
Governor Hammill Sells Corn From Farm Near Corwith
Governor Hammill sold a portion of his last year’s corn crop from a 169 acre Iowa farm near Corwith in Haniock county. The total value of the sale reached $1374.80 with earlier fall sales at 57 cents a bushel and the recent sale at 7244 cents a bushel after market shifts. Hammill operates three farms in the area, each delivering solid returns under his management.
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Corwith
Haniock County
Hammill
Iowa
Township weeds to be cut by July 6 1927
Notice to Rock Township residents states noxious weeds on highways must be cut by July 6 1927. If not, trustees will order removal and charge the costs to abutting property. Signed by Fred De Jong B N Doherty HS Van Otterlee trustees and E G Suter township clerk.
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Rock Township
Fred de Jong
B. N. Doherty HS
van Otterlee
E.G. Suter
Railway News Items Highlight Schedule Changes and Local Improvements
The Milwaukee line reports new parlor cars and sleepers on trains 11 and 22 amid increased traffic to Black Hills. A revised time card goes into effect, reinstating passenger No. 4 to improve eastern connections, with morning services adjusted. The Way Of The Flesh film, produced under M and St. P Ry, is slated for general release around October first.
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Black Hills
Milwaukee
Reel Valley
Rock River Bridge
Roth Valley
Sheldon
Spencer
No. 4
U.S
Regular Teachers Examinations at Orange City Courthouse
Regular Teachers Examinations will be held at the Court House in Orange City on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 27, 25, and 29. All teachers lacking certificates or seeking higher grades should attend. Those failing in Normal Training High School may take the examination to complete trades for certification. Farmers in northwestern Iowa describe a first cultivation technique to combat sand and dust storms. Plow four or eight rows then skip and plow again to form furrows that trap drifting material, reducing damage during gales.
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Court House
Orange City
Iowa
Improved 160 Acre Farm Near Rock Valley Iowa
For sale a 160 acre improved farm near Rock Valley Iowa offering smooth land at 145000 per acre. Reasonable terms from B S Scanlan and Son Rock Valley IA.
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Rock Valley
Reasonabe
B.S. Scanlan, & Son
Polk county federation hosts state conference for vocational teachers
The Iowa Polk County federation, formed in 1922 with 14 500 members across nine departments, engages in homemaking work. E E Moore announces July 18 to 22 for the annual vocational agriculture conference at Ames Town State College with a farm shop instruction week. Also notes protests over radio station allocations and observations on limestone road surfacing, plus Fort Madison band trips and open air concerts by a town audience.
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Polk County
Lewis Morris
Grimes
E. E. Moore
Town State College
Ames
Agricultural Engine Department
O. Garrett
Cedar Falls
Alamakee
Winnishiek
Fayette
Garrett
Iowa
Madison
Fort Maison
Rock Valley Drops Game as Paullina Pulls Ahead
Rock Valley loses to Paullina 6 to 4, surrendering a 4 1 lead as Paullina edges ahead with two runs in the seventh and another in the eighth. Next week Rock Valley hosts Everly, then Alton at Rock Rapids Celebration, seeking wins to stay atop the Northwest Iowa League.
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Rock Valley
Paullins
Everly
Alton
Rock Rapids
Fowrth
Farmers Elevator Co elects officers and directors
At a recent meeting the Farmers Elevator Co elected officers and directors. Fred Miller was named President with L. Vanden Bosch as Vice President. Thomas Cullinan Tim Kooiman John Tank Fred Heisig Fred A. Miller and Fred Koek were named directors.
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Farmers Elevator Co
Fred Miller
L. Vanden Bosch
Thos. Cullinan
Tim ‘Kooiman
John Tank
Fred Heisig
Fred A. Miller
Fred Koek
Joe Peters Visited Sioux City on Monday
Business visitor Joe Peters toured Sioux City on Monday meeting local firms and assessing opportunities. Talks focused on potential investments and partnerships with regional companies.
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Joe Peters
Sioux City
Mrs H Van Wouden Berg Died At Rock Valley Home
Mrs H Van Wouden Berg died at her Rock Valley home on Tuesday after suffering a paralysis stroke Sunday. Her death comes a few weeks after the passing of Mr Van Wouden Berg. A fuller report will follow next week.
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H. van Wouden Berg
Rock Valley
van Wouden Berg
County Supt Office Closed Two Weeks
The office of the county superintendent in Orange City will close for two weeks for cleaning and a vacation in Northern Minnesota. It will reopen about July 18. School officers needing legal advice should see County Attorney at Orange City. Chas H. Tye, County Supt.
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Orange City
Minnesota
Chas, H. Tye
Sapt
Walnut Tree Sells for 300 Dollars In Hopkinton Farm Goods
In Hopkinton Delaware county Will Beels reports $800 paid for a walnut tree at the Livingston farm. Buyers have crowded Hopkinton for a year seeking trees, with Mrs Livingston recently holding out at $300.
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Will Beels
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Livingston
Livingston Farm
Missing Daughter Sought by Price Family in Illinois
Mr and Mrs Clarence Price of Malcomb Illinois appeal for help locating their daughter Ethel Pierce Davis missing for almost two years. They believe she is somewhere in Iowa. Also notes a sale of pieplants at 2 cents per pound by George Middle.
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Clarence Price
Malcomb
Ill
Ethel Pierce Davis
Iowa
George Middle
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Grange City
Pierre Ataras Rette
Psssengers
Chicago
Halland, Mich
Sid Grand
Halland
Pioneer Bridge Company of
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Henry Field
Shenardoah
Hart May
Radio Gama
Paullina
Sigux County
First National Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
Maly
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