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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
3
During a mad dog scare in Des Moines 220 dogs impounded between March 19 and April 12 were killed. After impoundment 72 were claimed by owners. The city health department declared the quarantine due to bites and rabies cases noted by authorities at the State University in Iowa City.
A. Nichols of Iowa Falls Hardin county and B E Taylor of Traer Tama county review records to see what chattel mortgages are filed. In one Hardin county week 71 chattel mortgages were recorded including 21 on automobiles 25 on grain machinery or crops nine on household furniture two on hogs and two on radios with about 55000 dollars in real estate. Taylor notes Tama county records are even smaller and comments on local thrift and lifestyle.
H B Dennis of Tow Public Service Company asserts that electricity is produced locally and dollars circulate within the territory, backing ongoing investment in reliable service. He emphasizes that service development stems from the confidence of local interests and their support for communities.
Arthur J. Rod of Roland Story county recalls removal of a church built in 1874 on a torn field. The Bergen church stood amid corn planted in 1873 by M. Hegland now 84. Many stalks remained intact after the move, appearing only a year old.
A prominent Iowa banker, remaining unnamed, hails a new banking act as the best ever enacted, praising its provision requiring proof of fraudulent intent before convicting a banker for taking deposits when insolvency is known. He argues that many banks faced downturns without deceit and that blaming bankers alone harms the community, as insolvency often results from credit abuses rather than outright dishonesty.
Over twenty tons of dead carp and buffalo fish were removed from North Twin Lake with help from men, boys, and state authorities. Officials suspect severe winter caused the die off and say the cleanup protects community health.
Sioux County disaster relief plans emerge after a Tuesday evening meeting in Orange City. Red Cross, American Legion, and physicians will authorize local relief actions during fires floods or tornadoes, preventing delays. Legion members will provide police protection for affected properties, with Mrs Edward Fisher serving as secretary and promising public updates as the plan completes.
A 160 acre farm known as the Perry farm lies one and a half miles east and north of Alvord Iowa. It features a modern house, hog tight fencing and cross fences. Sold to settle an estate and offered cheap. Inquiries at the property with Robert Nieland of Alvord Town.
Six men have asked me to marry them says Marion. She offers 500 dollars for the best guidance on whom to choose, with full details to appear in next Sunday's Sun day Register in Des Moines.
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