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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
3
In May term the county court handles nearly 250 cases as 745 couples seek divorce. Prominent business, social, and political figures appear among applicants in Polk County. Some cases press county courts more than in prior terms.
A damaged 1924 Rock Rapids note reports Town Savings bank closure and public auctions. About 40,000 in judgments were sold to settle affairs. The sale fetched 8,006 from several purchasers, and a residence lot opposite the confectionery sold for 3,000. A house sold for 289.
The legislature authorized a four year building program with a total of $1,143,940 for new structures and equipment. The largest allocation, $350,000, funds a heating plant at the State Poachers College at Cedar Falls, while other buildings and improvements are planned for Anounsa and Pert Madison. The board of control is empowered to spend and manage these funds.
A new air service connects Kansas City Des Moines and Minneapolis with regular departures. Flights leave Kansas City at 9:00 am and reach Des Moines at 11:30 am before arriving in Minneapolis at 12:30 pm. Return trips depart Minneapolis at 2:10 pm concluding in Kansas City. Fares are 22.50 between Kansas City and Des Moines, 28.80 between Des Moines and Minneapolis, and 45.60 between the north and south routes. Passengers get 25 pounds of luggage with extra weight at 25 cents per extra pound.
An offer highlights a May promotion for engine cleaning and crankcase drain services at Aan O31 Station with emphasis on quick results and customer value.
Iowa Falls grand army member Hy Muffet recalls a 1863 Kansas plains engagement involving six soldiers attacked by a band of Sioux Indians. The veteran, 16 at enlistment, describes Buffalo Gap Ranch and a mounted squad protecting a stage coach, with several soldiers killed and the Indians routed.
Reported thefts from school buildings in Batwa Benton counties rise, with data noting damaged property and missing records. The note mentions Monigonery emints and recent dates showing losses from multiple schools as students documented the incidents.
The city council of Hook Palle Iowa met in regular session with members Murphy Vugteveen Giethiud Jatatis Vander Well Millen and others present. Minutes of the April 1924 meeting were approved. multiple bills were allowed including salaries, labor, printing, dray, and utilities. The treasurer and weighmaster reports were approved, insurance renewed on the town hall, and a two member committee appointed to handle iron beams for sale. The council adjourned.
A state health bulletin reports 118 communicable disease cases in Iowa for the week ending May 4. It lists 65 cases of alto and 57 cases of smallpox in Iowa, highlighting Scarlet Fever as a leading concern.
A sickly seven year old who would not eat reportedly gained 15 pounds after Vinol treatment. The ad quotes a father praising Vinol for improving appetite sleep and energy and notes the product contains liver peptone iron and other nutrients.
Announcment of annual stock reduction offering reduced prices on all feeds including Narthlar Egg Mash priced at 2.70 with a focus on clearing inventory during the year’s waning period.
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