Rock Valley Wins At Alvord Defeats Them In Season’s Second Defeat
Rock Valley defeated Alvord 4 to tad in a contest marked by Rock Valley’s eighth win and one loss. Scaulan and Hansen were out, two youngsters filled the gaps, and Speck Schroeder led a two-run burst in the 11th inning. Next Sunday Rock Valley faces Mills Studabaker Club of Bronx City at the lakes.
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Rock Valley Gaive
Alvord
Rock Valley
Mey
Blessingy
Wis
Scaulan and
Hansen
Alverd
Kroger
Wallmer
Nimmers
Kroeger
Knorr
Schemmer
Dr. Schroeder
Wand Schemmer
Schroeder
Speck
Fauhl
Storm Lake swimmer overcomes paralysis to swim lake
Gerald Hyde, first Storm Laker this year to swim Storm Lake, started from Lakeside Beach at 3 30 and reached Chautauqua point two hours later. He used breast stroke with steady progress while Rodney McCoy rode in a skiff but did not need to provide aid.
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Gerald Hyde
Gerald
Lakeside Beach
Chautauqua Point
Rodney McCoy
Peters Harness & Shoe Store Fly Net Covers Ad
Peters Harness and Shoe Store promotes cheaper fly net covers for farm use. The ad urges farmers to visit Peters Shop and inspect binder canvass options before the rush.
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MR Farmer
Peters Harness & Shoe Store
New Electroliers Installed On Main Street In Rock Valley
Public works crews install twelve higher power electroliers along main street in Rock Valley with underground cable by Town Public Service Company funded by the town. Cost estimated at over 3500 dollars. federal highway 18 corridor also to receive 250 candle power lights. Completion hoped next week to give the town a better lit and prouder appearance.
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Main Street
Town Public Service Companyy
Compan
Rock Valley
Kimbal Avenue
Second Street
Iowa Public Service Company
Local Property Sale Near Rock Valley Details
The forty acres west of Rock Valley was sold Monday to August Rask of Rowena Iowa who will take possession next spring. Asa Bonthuis broke his collar bone Tuesday evening when he fell trying to catch a ride in a passing car. Bert Vander Berg and family return from Pease Minnesota after a week visiting relatives. Clyde Newhouse of Muskegon Michigan will lead services at the First Reformed church in Rock Valley next Lindlay July 20. John A Peters and family of Trospers visited his brother Joe Peters Tuesday. Mrs James Welpole traveled to Atoria Lake Iowa Saturday for the death of her brother-in-law Henry Moore returning to Rock Valley Wednesday.
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J. J. van Otterloo
Rock’ Valley
August Rask
Rowena
Carl Hayes
Sac City
Iowa
Curtis
Nock Rapids
J. M. Collenhaugh
Asa Bonthuis
Bert Vander Berg Sand
Pease, Minn
Clyde Newhouse
Muskegan
Mich
First Reformed Church
Rock Valley
Lindlay
D. A. Garthand
Lakes
John A. Peters
Trospers
Joe Peters
James Welpole
Atoria Lake
Fowa
Henry Moore
Mad fox attack on fisherman ends with fox killed
Drya L. Bresnihan of Wankan reports a rabid fox leaping from the river bank onto his shoulder while he fished. He fought off the animal with a steel rod and killed it without being bitten, then had the hide turned into a rug rather than submitting the head for examination.
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Drya L. Bresnihan
Wankan
Mrs Regina Pfefferle Called By Death
Mrs Regina Pfefferle died Wednesday July 9 at 3215 o clock aged 78 after a long illness. Born in Germany April 2 1852 she came to the United States in 1881 living in Wisconsin then near Rock Valley for forty years. Survived by one son W D Pfefferle and three daughters Mrs Otto Hinseh Mrs C B Antritter and Mrs Emory Scharf. Funeral held Saturday at home then Lutheran church north of Hull.
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Regina, Pfefferle
W.D. Pfefferte
Hull
Dedication of State Park Renames Park After Ames Professor
Several thousand attend dedicatory exercises at the park five miles southwest of Winterset Madison County. The State Board of Conservation renames Devils Backbone Park in honor of Prof. Louis T. W. Pamimel of Ames, longtime conservation official. The 225 acre site includes vast trees a winding river and a large lodge, with improvements completed around bridges highways and shelter.
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State Park
Winterset
State Board of Conservation
Madison County
L. IT
Pamimel
Ames
Wis
Louis TW
Hinestone Cheoweh
William Taine
Red Oak Man Builds Unique Clock
Bel Gal resident Ralph Ovecholser describes a clock completed by Will Mellon. The timepiece, begun earlier in the year, features a strong steel-reinforced frame and warped-free doors. The clock uses native Iowa walnut from the Barry Paul farm near Henderson and was planned as a lasting heirloom for years.
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Red Oak
Ralph Ovecholser
Bel Gal
Will Mellon
Harvesting Blue Grass Seed Across Northwestern Iowa
Adelaide Nichols of Estherville notes northern Iowa counties show records in blue grass seed harvest. At the Babb estate farm Duane Barringar operates about 400 acres of native blue grass pasture used for seed. Ten machines strip the grass and sun wind the seed on an elevated knoll with hired labor and teams, producing a good year despite high costs.
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Iowa
Adelaide Nichols
Estherville
Babb
Duane Barringar
Gradingar
Gasoline Tax Revenue Boosts State Coffers
A state tax on gasoline has raised significant revenue as motorists from other states pass through. Governor Sendai previously vetoed a sales tax approach to highway funding. The treasurer reports 867,503,087 gallons used in the year ending June 30, taxed at three cents per gallon yielded $11,025,118.72, up $4,800,488.96 from 1929.
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Guseliw
Sendai
Rey BK
Jolingob
Mothers Visit Sons Graves in France During War Trip
Mrs. Larimer of Laurens, Iowa, visits the grave of her son Clifford in France. D. S. Vance praises the government funded journey and notes the graves, except Jewish ones, bear stars. The Gold Star mothers stay in a temporary house as a new guest facility rises over five years.
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D. S. Vance
Laurens
Towa
Mie Wovernment
Tantimer
Tanrens
Cost of Keeping the Poor in Iowa County Homes
The article reports county counts and costs for poor relief in Iowa and neighboring areas. It notes 1928 and 1927 totals for county homes, provisions, and widow’s pensions, with total county home populations around 2,400 in 1928 and 1,? in 1927. It discusses proposals to replace numerous county homes with a single central institution to improve efficiency and reduce expense.
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aAuditor
Enieemainy
Cumnty
Homts
Iowa
Auto travel data from Iowa shows mileage rise in early 1830
A prominent auto insurer reports Iowa added 59 million miles in the first five months of 1830 versus 1929. It notes US road surface accidents occur on a 2.7 mile scale and that accidents can happen near home, emphasizing travel risk.
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Iowa
United States
Broken Jaw Result From Dream in Ossian Iowa
J TE Schmith of Ossian Iowa reports a boy named Vincent Barthel and his younger brother Quinton were sleeping when Quinton supposedly dreamed and struck his brother, breaking his jaw. The injured boy was taken to the hospital at State University Town City for treatment and fracture alignment.
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J. TE. Schmith
Ossian
Towa
Vincent Barthelme
Quinton
State University
Town
City
News items of Twenty Years Ago in Aliwodovi and vicinity
Miss Kina Moar of Aliwodovi and Sabueiay night visitors Mas W. Grier and Wy Crocott of Linverene come to town to visit relatives. Mrs. Rountrue and Mes Be A Walrath, with Minetta Suter and Cynthia Bellestier, attend Mrs Wd Huinsen's funeral in Sanborn. Mrs. H. K Tastings from Buckeye Grove visits, guest of D. L. Renshaw family. Mrs. Thayer arrives from Colorado to stay with relatives in Boyden. Suter visits with H.C. Suter. Suter nearing ninety and in good health. M. J. Quinn buys a new Ford. A. H. Kuehene hosts son, attorney in St Paul. Bille Scanlan returns from playing with Huron SD team. Mrs. Robert McLean and daughter Inez visit Somerfield Kansas for two months. Dance held in Joe Berry's new barn. Mrs. George Pahey and daughter Ellen return from Clinton Town. Scott Reiniger and Caroline of Orange City visit friends.
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Kina Moar
Aliwodovi
Malisa Aie
Thome Hee
Mas
Wd. Huinsen
H. KK. Tastings
Bhurle Grove
Iowa
Spemd
Sul
D. L. Renshaw
BE. S. Thayer
Colorado
Heve
Boyden
Twillman
Bille Scanlan
Huron
Robert McLean
Inez Inet
Somerfield
Kansas
Joe Berry
George Pahey
Ellen
Clinton Town
Scott Reiniger
Caroline
Orange City
Sun
Commercial orchards expanding in Mantison county progress
Commercial orchards are increasing in Mantison County with several developments in progress. Boil and climate conditions favor experimentation as firms test varieties including Delicious apples and Grapes. Rev C Caf, pastor, travels to Minnesota for Missionfest, returning Sunday.
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Mantison
Robert S. Herrick
State Vorticuharsl Society
Marvie
Cerrick
Aedas Iim
Hertel
Last Week's Heat Breaks Records Across Regions
Weather records show last week as the warmest in years with temperatures near sixty degrees in many areas. Indications point to 100s in some locations and reports of livestock losses from overheating. Farmers prepared for threshing as shows and machinery readiness increased amid the hot spell.
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Ois
Stowe
Ray Wout
Jom
Vermont
Sienna
Enere
Pirbyers
Ailyautuwes
Mirpe
Warning on Early Firearms Discharges Issued by Mayor
The mayor warns residents that discharging firearms at early hours within town limits will invite a $100 fine or up to thirty days in jail. Citizens are urged to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
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Wol. Murphys
Death of Mrs Anna Hennink in Rock Valley
Mrs. Anna Hennink died at home in Rock Valley early Wednesday at eighty years, two months, and twenty-one days. Born in Holland April 25, 1850, she immigrated thirty-six years ago and lived largely in Rock Valley, respected by all who knew her. She left three children, Ceter and Yen’s ayy dake both deceased, and Dolot surviving. husbands died about eleven years earlier.
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Anna Hennink
Jnb
Rock Valley
Hennink
Elen
Ceter
Yen
Cherokee Indians Camped in Dallas County Sighted
An Indian party from the Olda Toma Cherokee trio camped in Dallas County for several days while a child recovered from typhoid fever. They traveled with goods like milk and butter, and Chief Young has long been a member of the Masonic order and Odd Fellows lodge. Mayor Murphy and Marshall Dick Van Michle traveled to Sioux City on official business.
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Dallas County
Olda- Toma
Bowton
Iowa
Oldtown
Wai
Young
Masonic Order
Hi Odd Fellows Lodge
Wt, Mugphy
Marshall Dick van Michle
Sioux City
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Mad Fox
State Bank OF
Reserve Fund
Regina Pfefferle
France
First National Bank
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