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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
4
A broad survey notes lower Federal Reserve call rates and cheaper credit lifting the stock market in the United States. It highlights strong gains in autos and other industries, large building programs, and potential employment growth, plus ongoing religious and political tensions across Europe and Russia.
A 24 hour protest in Cuba drew no major disturbances as about 200,000 workers walked out. Police said the action followed orders from the third International in Moscow. Public utilities and railroads faced shortages while most other industries were unaffected. ff. 1989, Western Newavalle: Union.
Airplane reconnaissance by United States Army photographer and archaeologist Neil M. Judd traced a vast prehistoric canal network in the Gila and Salt River valleys, Arizona, built by Pueblo Indians around 1200 A.D. Ground loss and later irrigation efforts have erased much of the system, though some segments remain in use or visible from the air.
Avalon California reports Prof. Ralph Glidden uncovers a skeleton of an eight year old buried around 1000 B. C. surrounded by beads shells rings carved stones and other primitive treasures. The dig on Catalina island aims to locate a sun god temple and a second skeleton believed to be a Channel chieftain. Twenty two dog skeletons were buried near the chiefs remains, suggesting dog sacrifice to Chenney Indians.
Milwaukee Episcopal Young People plan a self run church to be built in Whitefish Bay this summer and finished next fall. Funds will come from selling 5 000 one dollar certificates to Milwaukee residents. No age limit on church membership. Fergus With, president, says young members will control all management.
Howard A. Goeninger aged 48 of Evansville Indiana collapsed and died within an hour of reporting for a new position at a local cry house. He had spent several weeks seeking employment before his sudden death from an undisclosed disease.
A noon column surveys lower Fifth to Sixth Avenue thrift shops and a mirrored storefront sign inviting buyers. It narrows to famed writers and reporters, a clairvoyant sleuth, and a catalog of autographs from figures like Napoleon’s foe and Lafayette, plus notes on Chinatown tourism and a rise in portrait publicity fakery.
Berlin reports that the German railway administration will replace the word verboten with less forceful admonitions in official notices. The change aims to lessen harsh language in regulations and improve public reception of railway directives.
Broken Bow Oklahoma report notes Joe Ross of Eagletown has a clock that has run continuously since 1780 and still keeps perfect time in daily use.
An 18 year old boy, John Allen Darnell of Glen Allen, Mississippi, won 254.24 dollars net profit from one acre of cotton in the lower Mississippi valley. He produced 4,671 pounds of seed cotton at 8 cents per hundred and sold at 56.80 per hundred, earning a university scholarship.
Anonymous letters sent to Federal Attorney Charles E. Tuttle traced a drugging, fencing, and counterfeiting operation. Danny Ross and Peggy Pearl were jailed in Manhattan on $20,000 bail, alleged linchpins with forged marriage papers. Extradition talks target 12 more suspects in Montreal as police close in.
Paris court hears case of guest suing host after injuring fingers on a loose razor blade in a friend’s home. The incident occurred while he washed hands before dinner. case details delayed as judge seeks more time to deliberate.
Berlin reports that Tan, a self described passionate key collector, was arrested after police found 82 keys in his possession. Authorities doubt the hobby’s harmless nature and fear the collection could serve illegal aims beyond mere aesthetic interest.
A San Francisco court heard that the husband was a golf and sports addict who played basketball and baseball at night, and his behavior was described as extreme crudity. The judge granted the wife’s plea for divorce.
Aachen Germany the traditional pilgrimage to the cathedral with sacred relics will run from July 10 to 24 this year after a four year intermission since the war formerly held every seven years the event resumes this summer with a renewed schedule and public interest.
Hungarian dietary records show 28 444 horses eaten for food in 1928. By prewar years when the nation was larger and population bigger, 18 787 horses were used for food.
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