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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
3
The Rock Valley Bee reports a test at Iowa State College Ames showing over 35000 dollars in savings using Iowa coal to heat buildings. Illinois coal proved cheaper per ton for steam before freight but cost more overall. The college burned 352,41 tons of Iowa coal to produce 482,451,000 pounds of steam.
John Kathan, a Civil War veteran and reputed oldest race horse driver in Iowa, died at Osage at 88. He drove horses for 70 years, last racing last summer. Kathan came to Iowa after the Civil War serving with the 124th New York. Early in Iowa he drove a Dubuque to Guttenburg stage coach.
Matt Springman served as sexton at Washington Iowa cemeteries for 55 years. He dug 3 174 graves in Ebon Grove and 500 in Woodlawn totaling 3 724 graves. Now 83, he retires to pass duties to his son and his life mirrors the number of Iowa residents.
The column reports on local happenings in Rock Valley including a partly blocked stop sign at First National Bank, painting of the depot, slow street paving, ongoing scales installation with a blasted old foundation, and a Georgia court ruling on a rear seat driving case. It mentions the band, public feedback, and a note about the Rock Valley Band hired by Inwood.
About 1000 members of Des Moines building trades report satisfaction with a forty hour week after a month of trial. Representatives from the two organizations say both groups approve the five day eight hour schedule. Railway workers propose six hours daily for five days.
The Twenty-fifth Infantry, a unit of 350 Negro soldiers, is ordered to Fort Des Moines. They will depart Camp Harry S. Jones in Arizona on June 20 and reach the post on June 25. The battalion will occupy vacant barracks once used by the Seventeenth infantry battalion, now in active service elsewhere.
A local promotion invites residents to join the band for a Fourth of July celebration. The message emphasizes convenient travel, a festive atmosphere, and the chance to see nearly all of their friends there. It suggests following the band for easy directions and a sweet, communal event.
A playful exchange in a Royal Arcanum Bulletin piece features a conductor asking about a key, a violinist answering skeleton key, and a letter riddle about removing letters yet staying the same, concluding with a mall carrier joke.
Ex claimed a three month old daughter kept crying despite attempts with a bottle and rattle. The father suggested giving the baby a compact, a quirky detail in the scene.
Mrs Gabber says her husband has had a nervous breakdown and they are heading to Europe for the summer as she shares upbeat personal news in a light morning exchange.
A collage of dialogue lines including cigar hints, questions about quarters, and social chatter. Bits reference a car, neighbors, and a playful exchanges about work and wit, showing a slice of everyday household humor and exchanges.
A playful exchange contrasts Swester Brown with a grass widow, praising cheerfulness after alimony. A quip about stocks rising and golf scores improving contrasts with a test about honesty and a pin. The conversation then pivots to praising an umbrella test as a humorous measurement of character.
A compact collection of vintage quips and sketches about Greek references and familiar phrases. The items evoke days past with light humor, noting misunderstandings and affectionate sarcasm in nostalgic voice.
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