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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
3
Insurance interests oppose the practice of sending town fire fighting gear into rural areas to protect country properties. They argue it reduces the municipalitys firefighting capability, raising fire hazards within town limits and potentially affecting insurance rates. Truvance men support the practice as based on equipment efficiency and rates.
An open conflict between farm organizations and packing houses over direct hog purchases by packing house representatives has reached an acute stage. Packing houses have circulated material to commercial bodies and to leading farmers and bankers defending their position. The claim consequences and broader stakes are outlined in the circulated material.
The article notes critics claim direct farm purchases divert annuals from central markets, undermining price fixing. Packers counter that hog prices peaked in peace years, and direct buying rose with better roads and more trucks, calling it an economic development. They urge Congress to curb direct marketing and ask supporters to lobby against such limits.
The Town board of railroad commissioners released figures showing 1937? 1927 had 93 deaths and 161 injuries in highway grade crossing crashes in Iowa. All incidents involved automobiles or horse drawn vehicles. Casualties declined from the prior year by 29 deaths and 12 injuries, with 93 daylight and 38 nighttime accidents. Obstructed views from buildings or embankments affected 27 crossings.
States urged to adopt uniform automobile registration laws to create reciprocal, standardized requirements. A Kansas City meeting of secretaries of state resulted in a resolution petitioning legislatures to pass a standard act. Oklahoma was cited as an example of stringent rules forcing visitors to register in the host state.
Mount Pleasant city council passes an ordinance prohibiting wooden shingles to reduce fire hazard by at least half. Only noncombustible or reproof shingles permitted for building permits, with sale of wooden shingles also forbidden within municipal limits.
O.P. Myers of Affori Union county surveys aid practices in Decatur County noting many counties refuse aid to auto owners and suggesting unifying licenses for dogs and autos. He argues it becomes harder for poor families to obtain sustenance and cites licensing as a simplifying factor.
Gerrit Klay of Orange City declares his bid for Congress as a Republican candidate in the Eleventh District, subject to approval by Republican voters at the upcoming primary. He emphasizes party backing and his intention to campaign through the process.
Mr and Mrs John Draager and children motored to Le Mars on business the first of the week. Mrs A Van Kalsbeen and Mr and Mrs Peter Satema and family visited Anna De Jong in Sacred Heart Hospital. Harry Ullenbogaard formerly of Ireton underwent gallstone surgery in Sioux City. Gerrit Nyhof was a Maurice carrier last Friday. Opdahls returned from Canton. Gale Bergsma went to Rock Valley on business. Weaver Karr family spent the day in Sioux City. Morris Brack family shopped in Le Mars. Frank Parrott and Lola Riter visited Hawarden to shop. Jack South and children of LeSueur were guests here. Helen Halley of Hinton spent the weekend with home folks. Donald Halley of Sioux City stayed with parents. Claude Parrott and daughter Jean of Sioux City visited Sunday. P Espie of Alton was an Ireton caller Saturday. Lily Schmidt shopped in Sioux City Saturday.
Grayce and Alyce Whealon Fran ex Monahan Frances Mann Velma Chalmers and Marjorie Heklitts visited Hills Minnesota Sunday Miss Liddell and Marjorie Eckhiff were in Rock Rapids Saturday Mrs C Whealon left for Lake Itasca Minnesota Monday visiting her mother Aliss Frances McDowell of Sioux City Doon hosted visitors including Itz Raymond Meester Burton Benson from Matlock Geraldine Visser and friends in Bayden over the weekend Fns Ross Gretude Clifton Awmist Ross were among guests George visitors Sunday Charles Brinkhous visited Jake Brinkhous home last week Mr and Mrs Ray Gately and Hazel Gately of Rock Rapids visited Doon Saturday Harry Bigford Merman Frericks Mrs Will Nagel and daughter Glad of Woodbury County attended Frericks sale Saturday Mrs G Nigel ill Miss Jacchs teaching Teresa Schultz of Sioux City visited Doon Sunday Charles Bird of Sioux City spent Sunday with family The Royal Neighbors plan a public card party at Woodman Hall March 7 with lunch served free
Valley Poultry Yards advertises a payout of $1.20 per dozen for pigeons suitable for homing or performance use. The notice seeks buyers to contact the yard for arrangements and pricing.
A conference at Fort Dodge discussed organizing a commercial air route from Sioux City to Chicago. Gusts airports would be built at Sioux City Fort Dodge Cedar Falls Waterloo and Dubuque. Other cities may join. From Sioux City the route would extend west to Cheyenne and Denver already served by the transcontinental air mail route carrying express passengers and mail.
A bronze bust of Samuel J. Kirkwood, Iowa's war governor, was unveiled at Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi on Saturday February 18. Gov. Hammill presented the gift to the government as Col. Robbins accepted for the War Department, with Mrs Hammill and others among the Iowa delegation attending. Kirkwood served Iowa as governor 1860-64 and 1876-77, later becoming Secretary of the Interior. Six governors plan to attend the United States Road Roads association meeting in Des Moines May 28 for a five day session.
By order of sale from the District Court of Sioux County Iowa the referee will offer at 2 PM on April 10 1928 at Rock Valley town hall for cash the described real estate including East Half of Southwest Quarter Section 8 and surrounding parcels in 96 46, lots 5 6 7 in Van Roekel Add to Hock Valley and 40 feet of east d of quarter line. Names listed include Trynfje Rus plaintiff and defendants Van Beek Kooima Ten Klay Den Boer. Dated March 6 1998 Referee C Rozeboom. Two work horses.
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