Powdered coal heats Iowa state buildings efficiently
The Rock Valley Bee reports that Iowa uses powdered Town coal in the state house heating plant and surrounding offices. A year and a half of use shows about $1000 monthly savings over the old system. Des Moines coal users adopt the powder coal method, aided by a fire-resistant variant from Missouri. The CB & Q railway also employs powdered coal on some locomotives with automatic stokers.
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Iowa
State House
Des Moines
Mexico
Missiouri
CB. & Q. Railway
4-H Club Work Highlighted At Annual Farm Bureau Meeting
At the state Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting Governor Hammill praised 4-H club work among Town Phe youth and honored a girl and boy for statewide achievement. The club’s success at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago in December showcased this department of farm youth effort. The 4-H movement uses Head Heart Hand Health as its guiding quartet.
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State Farm Bureau Federation
Phe
Gov. Hammil
Chicago
Department of Farm
Drilling progress at Wilkia Wilson farm near Clarinda
Drilling began at the Wilkia Wilson farm field of Iowa's First Developing Company near Clarinda and has reached 1335 feet. Veaming is underway to lower the pipe to the depth.
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Page County
Iowa
Wilkia Wilson
Clarinda
Marriages Baptisms and Visitors at Little Brown Church in the Vale
The Little Brown Church in the Vale Bradford Chickasaw County reports 592 marriages in 192g and 32 baptisms including five adults and seven children. Over 30,000 visitors registered in 1928, with estimates suggesting one third more attended than registered. A $5 fee is charged for church matrimonial ceremonies.
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Old Church
Little Brown
The
Vale
Bradford
Chickasaw County
Snow King Plow Blasts Through Iowa Roads
The Snow King, state highway commission property, opens primary routes in Mahaska and Jasper counties. A two ton steel prow with twin propellers throws snow to the sides, breaking insulators on telephone poles and smashing fourteen window lights at John Laskeway’s East Newton home. A car was overturned in the driveway as snow and ice blasted into the residence.
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Mahaskaounty
State Highway Comission
Jasper County
John Laskeway
East Newton
Bids Open for Court House Janitor in Sioux County Iowa
Sioux County Board of Supervisors invites applications for janitor of the Court House. deadline 10:00 A.M. March 5 1929. Applicants must state compensation and come before the board. Information at County Auditor’s office. Wm Van Roekel, County Auditor.
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Board of Supervisors
Sioux County
Towa
Court House
Wm. van Roekel
Audubon Larkswintering Near George Graham Farm
Walter Williams reports meadow larks in Audubon County amid dim weather this winter. A flock has settled at the George Graham farm in Audubon township, nesting near a straw stack sheltered by trees and outbuildings despite the cold. A separate notice announces the opening of a Rock Valley branch station of Stang Produce, managed by Mr A Voillink, with cash for poultry and eggs.
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Audubon
Walter Williams
George Graham
Audubon Township
Rock Valley
Winck West
First National Bank of
Brainess
Lions Center
Sious Center
Rock Valino
Stang Produce
Mp. A. Voillink
Panlite and Eggs
Vanneratey
Mer
Sioux Prontch, Co
Sioux Center
Rack Valley
Opened a Harder Show in Rock Valley Above Central Garage
The public is invited to visit the new showroom in the Sehammer building in Rock Valley above the Central Garage. Wilda man & Bursman offer their services there and welcome inquiries from anyone interested.
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Rock Valley
Garjage
Sehammer
Wildaman & Bursman
Bloomfield Basketball Team Shows Sportsmanship
Kenneth Baldridge of Bloomfield describes a sharp finish in a Bloomfield vs Centerville high school game. Centerville scored a basket unseen by scorers. Bloomfield players, officials, and coaches agreed the ball counted for the opponent, demonstrating notable sportsmanship as referee Glen Devine praised the gesture.
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Kenneth Baldridge
Bloomfield
Centerville
Bloomies
Sands
Rogers
Glen Devine
State University
Farmers urged to consign hogs and cattle to local sales firm
Farmers are urged to consign hogs and cattle to Wagner, Garrison & Abbott for favorable prices. The notice lists a roster of hog salesmen and cattle salesmen including Louis McLaughlin, Peter West, and Wm. Jensen, with office contact at Winterfell and names such as Ronald Brazzel and Chas Abbott among yard staff. The ad emphasizes load options and regional sales in Sioux City.
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Elf
Wagner, Garrison & Abbott
Sionus Falls
Sioux City
Louis McLaughli
Peter West
Frederickson
Bill) Jensen R. J, Maltby
Pioneer Dray Line Braying and Team Work
Richard Sneller owner and Jake Vandewerd manager highlight the Pioneer Dray Line with emphasis on team effort and steady operations.
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Richard Sneller
Jake Vande
ACME
John Vander Poel
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Daugther
Bert Lytell
Gertude Olenstead
Lillian Tassman
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
Marion Nixon
Son Chaney
Central Battery
H. Helmers
PROP
A. L. Halstead
Don
Jack Sprat
Monarch
Sawa
H. Vander Bok
Rock Valley Lumber
Tobie Alb
BUK
B. H. Cooley
S. Spayde
Fara
J.D
Jim
Ronald Brazzel
Jwv
B. Smith
McPhearson
Chas Perryman
Clarence Erickson
Winterfell Chas
Mabel
Jv. Keller
R. Sharon
Kate Vander Bok
Bik
Harness and Shoe Shop
Jay Bee
Schouten
Reheber
Oakland-Pontiac
United States
Pontiac
Allen
Eneral Motors
Garage
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