FORWER ROCK VALLEY GIRL IS MARRIED
A wedding announcement dated May 2, 1929, notes the marriage of Forwer Rock Valley girl to Peter Hoseh aljohn at the Lutheran Parsonage in Taood, with Rev Edward Nervy performing the ceremony. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Gerritsen, wore a blue georgette gown. the groom, eldest son of William Boscaljoln, resides Taood-hrwood Mevald and works on Gerrit Hartoor farm nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Peter Hosehaljohn
Edward Nervy
Lawrence van Dyke
Mra
W. TL. Gerritsen
Willian Boscaljoln
Tawood
Gerrit Hartoor
Taood
Hrwood Mevald
Prohibition Promotes Health and Prosperity in U S
A fragmented piece extols prohibition as bringing happiness, prosperity and improved work efficiency across tens of thousands, citing reduced alcohol related harms and societal benefits while noting controversy in New York. It references Sir Wilfred Grenfell and includes garbled poetry fragments.
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United States
New York
Sir Wilfred Grenfell
Simone
Big Automobile Registration Leads Polk County in State Totals
Polk county led all Towas counties for automobile registrations by April 1, per Roy B. Galut superintendent. Statewide totals show 590,059 automobiles and 56,716 trucks with Woodbury second and others following. 36,402 automobiles, 3,535 trucks, 160 motor bicycles and 78 trailers registered in the period.
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Polk County
Towas
Roy B. Galut
Shatute
Woodbury County
Lingaetki Sretk Sonities
Sioux County Wook Growers Auction Offers Wool at Sandown
Sioux County corn farmers join O'Brien County Wool Growers Association to sell wool at Sandown on May 25. Bids 12 to 1. 450e tethers and 0.25 per pound handling deducted from settlement. Over 20 000 pounds listed. advance orders through Community Agent Orange Guy.
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Suns County
Parm Buren
O'Brien Counny Wook
Pawl
Sandown
May ' Oren County
Avon
Rey Howtt
Buynes Yell
Board of Dirugiars
O'Britn
Wook Grawere
Sioux County
Orange
Vines
Corn Disease Test Plots Planted Next Week
Roth Vorlern of the Extension Service will visit Stans County to plant plots testing disease resistance in corn. Plots at the Canaby Home place, the Steintjos farm, and the Serle place near Hawaeden will test dust treatments and disease free seed, with stands measured in Ahawk and yield assessed in fall.
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Roth Vorlern
Servion
Stans County
Canaby
Steintjos Farm
Bayden
Hawaeden Saven
Ahawk
Bridge Across Mississippi Near McGregor Begun Efforts
The big bridge linking Marquette Iowa with Peam e du Ghenu Wieoinsin begins preparations for its suspension with 1420 wires and great cables to hold the spans. Anchors and concrete piers will support a roadway for heavy loads while foundations of piling and blasting secure rocky sites.
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McGregor
Mississippi River
Marquette
Iowa
Peame du Ghenu
Wieoinsin
Leo Alon
Boxing Bout Ends In Dramatic Ottumwa Ring Verdict
Report describes a fast and brutal boxing match in Ottumwa between Giles and Miley with a decisive straight left and a final hook. Giles absorbs punishment but stays on his feet as Miley delivers heavy blows and a dramatic finish within a minute. Giles collapses, then rises before being carried out, while Miley maintains dominance through the exchange.
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Ottumea Louvier
Don Giles
Pulaski
Daupsey
Ottawa
Giles
Puock
Miley
Stiley
Ron
New Telephone Building Planned in Poweshiek County
The American Telephone and Telegraph company will fund a $70,000 office building in Ewart between Montezuma and Grinnell to serve as a repeater station Linking New York and San Francisco through a continental cable system. The structure will be automated with only occasional attendants for upkeep.
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Poweshiek
American Telephone and Welegraph Colipang
Ewart
Montezuma
Gramell
New York
San Francisco
Bids Sought for New House and Toilet Facilities in Rock Valley
Contractors and interested parties are notified bids will be received for building a new house in district No 4 Liow ship Soux County leanalle phan of May List. Sealed bids for toilets and house features must be certified 5 percent deposit. Plans and specs available at Farmers Lumber Yard Rock Valley Iowa or at Mrs Schmidt Rock Valley home after May 1. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Rock Valley
Lowe
Schmidt
Sion Township
School Board
Deputy Game Warden Captures Violators of Fish Laws
Grusly county deputy game warden assisted by a Lima county state deputy in Jabnsge County roundup of fif teen men for game law violations. Four charged with dynamite fishing fined 120 dollars each. Among arrestees were a deputy sheriff and a justice of the peace. Hearing held in Iowa. remaining violators fined 40 dollars.
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Gavien
Grusly
Jabnsge
Lima County
Dein
Sherif
Iowa
Elks Herd From Casey Is Sold To Texas Grower
Neifert herd of about 28 elk from the Casey Guthrie county farm has been shipped to Sabinal Texas. The owner started with two elk sixteen years ago and at sale time had twenty four females and four males. He received 50 a head totaling 1400 for the herd. Texas freight bill was 925. State game wardens will assume annual care duties.
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Neifert
Texas
Jonah Neifert
Casey
Guthrie County
Sabinal
Austin
Mr. Neifert
Idaho
Cyclone Strikes Train In Thunderstorm Damage
An Alton traveler recounts a cyclone hitting a Burling ton train at Thayer station as passengers ferried to safety. The storm shattered windows and caused injuries while a calm conductor organized the response and recorded passenger names for care.
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Myers
Alton
Luton
Authustal
Thayer
Tha Rahi
Wil
Adlerika Proclaims Relief for Gas and Stomach Comfort
A reader testimonial touts Adlerika as fast relief for gas and stomach discomfort. The letter describes sleeping better after taking Adlerika and claims the product cleanses waste and improves appetite and digestion.
John Kersbergen General Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing
John Kersbergen offers general blacksmithing and horseshoeing services. He invites customers to bring in their work for repair and service.
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John Kersbergen
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