Rock Valley Continues Winning Streak In Baseball Pace
Rock Valley won its seventh straight game with strong hitting and solid defense. Alton contributed two scores in the fifth and another in the eighth, while the crowd cheered as Rock Valley dominated from start to finish. The balanced lineup and every man in the order delivering runs signaled a powerful, cohesive team this season.
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Rock
Shiptnere
Rock Valley
Anianye
Alton
Tuck Valley
Rock Valley Loses Season Opening at Norway Center
Rock Valley fell 3 to 2 Sunday at Norway Center as Grotenkuis pitched well for Norway with help from a lively crowd. The piece notes Sunday’s trip to Alvord on Decoration Day where Rock Valley previously beat Alvord and expects another hot contest with strong local fan support.
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Rock Valley
Norway Center
Grotenkuis
Nor Way
Alvord
Beware of Bogus Cloth Peddlers Warned by New York BBB
The National Better Business Bureau of New York warns industrial workers about whispering peddlers selling discounted woolen goods. Peddlers display suit lengths and claim items are smuggled but say they are made in America. They tout “genuine English materials” at half price in law price credit stores.
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National Better Business Bureau
New York
New York Organization
America
Rural life transformed by new transport and tech
The piece notes how former tours and county meetings reveal changing rural life. It argues that automobile, telephone, radio, and free mail delivery have revolutionized farm life, introducing labor saving devices that eliminate much drudgery once common in farming days.
Thank You Note From Foppe Pioneer Store Co
A dated note thanks customers for a hot opening day sale and invites further patronage. The message emphasizes good will, satisfaction, and appreciation for advertising support shown during extreme heat, with a plan to maintain bargains and appeal through the sale.
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Foppe Pioneer Store Co
Heat Destroys Concrete Highway Paving Near Oskaloosa
Heat in Mahaska county causes the concrete highway along Highway No. 63 near Oskaloosa to heave and crack, breaking several hundred feet of pavement. In other cities the extreme temperatures liquified asphalt, leaving large stripped sections in roadway surfaces.
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Mahaska Conn
Oskaloosa
Orphaned Children Seek Homes In Iowa
Davenport and Toledo Iowa orphanage lists nearly 1000 children needing homes in Iowa. Bureau of Child Welfare asks townsfolk to help pair children with homes, with some placed for adoption or under written agreements. Also notes job opportunities at Peters Harness and Shoe Store and Peters' Shop as summer work.
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Davenport
Toledo
Iowa
Bureau of Child Welfare
Peters Harness & Shoe Store
Championship and Flights Set for Rue Falls Club Match Play
Swing the Rue Fallsi tournament schedules championship 18 holes match play and second third flights 12 holes. Several first round matches are assigned with players including Richard Kearns R Scanlan Dr Schroder and others. All first round games must be completed by Sunday night July 13 or forfeited with winners decided by holes won.
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Rue Fallsi
Richard
Pemher
Keamis
Walter Heffernan
Shannon
R. Scanlan
H. H. Pember
G. van Ninnweven
Entpeder
Tourreament
J. GC. Wiggerman
Howard Shipman
Harvey Barnard
J. H. Kearns
Mike Helling
Bil Richter
Dr. Schutz
Rev. Tyler
Fred Wiggeman
C. Rozehamn
Bob Shipman
Bil Long
Frank McGill
Bogart
Hari Corwin
Richard Kearns
3. R. Scanlan
Dr. Schroder
Iowa reports least waste land on farms in state
Figures tabulated by the weather and crop bureau of the state department of agriculture show Iowa has within the deeded area of its farms less than one per cent waste land not used for any agricultural purpose. This is believed to be the lowest percentage shown by the state.
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Iowa
Rip Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
Towa
Three Highways To Be Paved Across the State Soon
Paving advances for major highways across Iowa with completion hoped for this fall. No. 32 will run Davenport to Council Bluffs via Des Moines, No. 34 from Burlington to Council Bluffs, and the Lincoln Highway routes see bridges and connections expanding west to Blair and Missouri Valley. Denison remains a key junction point with routes linking to Clinton and Sioux City.
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Ames
Boone
Council Bluffs
Clinton
Sioux City
Denison
Tama Counnty
Soo
Carrall County
Missouri River
Blair
Neb
Missouri Vallex
Innex City
Davenport
Des Moines
Burlington
Couneil Bluffs
Missouri
Minnesota
Expert Studies Radio Interference in Osage Iowa
Charles J. Twomey of Osage Iowa cites Maj Francis J Austell a noted radio interference expert who visited to determine the town wide howls from radios The Major was brought by Central States Power and Light and conducted a survey finding that trees touching electric wires cause much of the interference
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Charles J. Twomey
Osage
Iowa
Francis J. Austell
Central States Power and Light Corporation
Jona and Lady Mar story puzzle in Southern Town column
A fragment from the Southern Town column hints at a puzzling tale involving Jona and Lady Mar Gleaitiew Joan. The text suggests a solved mystery or national implication tied to a girl born into a notable family, with limited readable details.
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Geese
Jona
Mary
Joan
Goats Imported From Mexico To Work Iowa Timber Lot
Hayden Campbell of West Branch Iowa birthplace of Herbert Hoover recently imported 50 Bhn goats to clear undergrowth on a 25 acre timber tract. Delays from washouts slowed their journey from Kansas City but the goats arrived in good condition and acclimate quickly after leaving Texas.
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Hayden Campbell
New West Branch
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Kansas City
Mr. Campbell
Texas
Motor Vehicle Plates Issued for 1931 by State
The Secretary of State announces the shipment of 14000 motor vehicle plates for 1931 to county treasurers. Of these, 729390 are for automobiles, 2700 for trucks and trailers, 2200 for dealers, 500 for used car dealers. Plates are produced at Avamosa reformatory, blue and white, same size as 1930 plates, white background with blue lettering, delivery to continue with expected additions.
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Secretary of State
Avamosa
Hessian Fly Destruction Prompts Late Planting Warning
Farmers ignored fall fly free dates and sowed winter wheat early, leading to severe Hessian fly damage. Claude Alderman and crop agent Jay Poll warn fields ruined, plowed, and replanted to corn after early sowing. Delaying seedling watering after the fly free date may prevent losses.
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Claude Halderman
Jay Poll
Evrey
Mr. Alderman
Odd Fellows Home in Mason City Showcases Charity
Bays bands visit many Iowa towns to highlight the Mason City Odd Fellows Home a million dollar complex with the old folks home orphans yard Grace Dawn nursery and 260 acres. It houses 149 elderly residents and 76 children and seeks 15 donations to an endowment fund to finance ongoing care. Since 1902 the home has cared for more than two thousand people through old fellowship teachings.
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Sd Fellows
Odd Fellows Home
Mason City
Iowa
Orphans
Grace Dawn Nursery
Green House
Grand Lodge
Miaon City
Local Disjointed Social Notes From Rock Valley
A scattered collection of social mentions from Rock Valley includes guests of Turek and Wenz, Epworth League attendees at Rack Rapids, W J Murphy returning from Sioux City where he worked in a restaurant and joking about hot weather, August Hillmer and family visiting Geowee Hillmer, Harry Siemonusma installing a scenic lighting system, and Aldredge and daughter Lutheria returning from South Dakota after considering a land claim, with renewed Iowa pride but no claim taken.
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Epworth
Bridgewater
Geowee Hillmer
Tel Aldredge
Miss Lutheria
South Dakota
Alioné
Iowa
Union
Rock Valley
Towa
Former Rock Rapids Bride Weds Chicago Man
Miss Katherine Knoi and Mr. Eugene DeMeuynek, both of Chicago, wed in Rock Rapids at the Catholic church of O Park on Saturday June 28. A dinner followed at Mrs. F Brockway’s. The couple plans a ten week Europe trip and will reside in Chicago after September 15 where Mr DeMeuynek works.
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Rock Rapids
Katherine Knoi
Eugene DeMeuynek
Chicago
O Park
F. Brockway
DeMenvek
Niagara Malls
Alontreal
Canada
Fron ‘Mont
Europe
Chieago
DeMetynek
DeMensytek
Mary P
Bree
Ou Park
Brockway
Tway
Mrs Rigena Pfefferle Dies at 78 in Rock Valley Area
Mrs Rigena Pfefferle, mother of W D Pfefferle, living northeast of Rock Valley, died Wednesday morning at age 78. General services will be held Saturday with further details next week.
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Rigena Pfefferle
Rigens Pfefferle
W.D. Pfefferle
Rock Valley
Ded
Wounds Be E Powe Wak Poed Board Alar Tas 4 A
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meeting or event with mentions of weight figures over 108 pounds and wool gathering. The text is incomplete and reads as a garbled record rather than a clear report of people, places, or outcomes.
What Golf Has Taught Me Charity Sermon at City Park
Christian Sunday service notes a minister will speak on What Golf Has Taught Me using religious parallels. A song service led by Mr. Bastemeyer will precede the sermon, with a future topic The Value of Salt. Attendance urged and choir praised for the year’s music.
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Ukpol
Wnu
Jesus
Flel Corwin
Closing Out Sale at Warne Harness Store
Warne Harness Store announces a closing out sale on an entire line. Everything must go regardless of price with nets covers harnesses buckles collars and straps offered at unheard bargains. Sale starts as soon as this paper arrives. buy now to secure remaining stock.
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Warne
Ata
Grein IR
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State Bank OF
Reserve Fund
Mexico
Turek
Lewis
Grant
Harry Siemonusma
Siwreh Notes
First National Bank
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