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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
11
Roy A. Jarnagin of Peterson Clay county says Dr. France and his symphony orchestra from Peterson traveled to Yankton South Dakota to perform on WWNAX. The program lasted about forty five minutes and featured many numbers dedicated to Lone folk.
National Field representative James G Honnaoni visits Iowa to condemn sewer pollution. He says 108 streams are poisonous and spread disease to nearby residents and urges citizens to push for sewage disposal reform. He envisions a future State Board of Health with teeth to enforce solutions.
Gifford Pinchot notes on coastal geology of Gatanagos Islinda describing nearly vertical cliffs rising from deep water, overhangs and sea carved caverns. Erosion creates arches natural bridges and sea tunnels with promontories and islands pierced through from side to side.
An old discussion notes a New York plan imposing a two dollar fine for each leaking tap and credits 40 million gallons saved. It cites Dr Foley of Indiana University estimating 494028 tons of coal yearly to generate steam for locomotive whistles and suggests adjusting pitch could save over a million pounds annually.
In Glacier National Park rangers use dog sled teams bred from wolves to haul hay to feeding stations for famishing deer. Two fawns once followed the sleds into Youmera, where rangers left off supplies and aides while documenting the scene with photographs.
The long obituary notes Sao Hoo Tong, a 73 year old cook in southern Nevada, remembered for helping prospectors and friends with meals. Judge Frank Dunn delivered the eulogy at a large funeral with an orchestra of dace hall players, praised for its communal spirit.
English philanthropist Josiah Yi son built a large Erdington orphanage at a cost about 1.5 million dollars. Born 1703 at Bidderminster he rose from street bakery beginnings to shoemaker apprentice and self taught literacy then became a steel pen maker. He grew wealth with gold and silver plating and metal smelting and donated 1 million to Bason's college now part of the University of Birmingham.
A lawmaker resigns by sending a letter to the appropriate executive or presiding officer. The action is typically reported to the governor, with the notifying officer informed. When sent to the body, the presiding officer is instructed to relay the resignation to the governor.
The Atchizon Globe laments excess scolding by adults and urges more wholesome action. It decries constant preaching and calls for practical deeds to curb prodigal behavior and improve community standards.
An old advertisement fragment from Rock Valley seeks cash offers for injured or stock losses. It names a contact drilled as Dr and Earl Harden, with a phone reference 163 suggesting a local inquiry or claim posture. The incomplete text implies a sale or settlement stance for property or livestock damage.
Eastward trains list No 4 daily 5 42 AM to Spencer Des Moines Mason City Marquette Barace Clinton Sioux Flyer No 22 5 16 PM via Sheldon Spencer Des Moines Mason City Madison Milwaukee Chicago Wayfreight No 98 10 10 AM Thursday and Saturday to Sanborn Westward trains include Sioux Flyer No 11 9 53 AM to Canton Sioux Falls Mitchell and North Black Hills and No 3 daily to Mitchell North No connections for Sioux Falls Tickets baggage check note and reservations advised by agent C W Jacobs phone 15.
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