Young Man Wallace Gerritsen Dies In Runaway Accident
Wallace Gerritsen, 72, son of WH Gerritsen, of Inwood previously Rock Valley and Minnesota, died after a wagon tongue broke and frightened horses caused a runaway. He was taken to Bull Bite hospital but died Monday morning. Funeral held at First Reformed Church in Inwood.
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Wallace Gerritsen
Air
Rock Valley
Twood
Ad Mn
Inwood
A. Awilzon
Bull
Gerritsen
Maale Minn
Pier Miowunt
Minnesota
Tmeron
First Reformed Church
Young Life Lost In Valley Death At Home
Johannas Talsma son of Mr and Mrs Je Talsma died at his home southwest of Ok valley on June 21 after heart trouble. He had been ill for a few weeks and his death was a great blow to his bereaved family. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon and the remains were taken to the cemetery at Lehannon for burial.
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Johannas Talsma
A Mos
Je Talsma
Ok Valley
Lehannon
Card of Thanks for sympathy after son's illness and death
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for aid and hearty sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear son and brother. Signed by Jake Talswa and family.
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My. Cand Ab
Jake Talswa
Decoration Day plans in Rock Valley outlined
The American Legion will lead Decoration Day observances in Rock Valley. Services are set for Monday May 31 with a program typical of prior years. Further announcements will follow. Local businesses will be closed on May 31.
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Rock Valley
American Legion
Dandelion Here to Stay in Iowa City
In Iowa City on May 20 a botanist reports the dandelion has become established in the Midwest. She notes the weed is edible and valued for food, but urges daily removal of blossoms to curb spread, and burying or discarding flower heads to prevent reseeding.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Lucy AE. Cavanagl
Federal dairy statistics project to aid producers in Iowa
The Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics and the Iowa Department announce steps to gather dairy statistics. Creameries ice cream and cheese manufacturers will supply data through simple forms prepared in Washington. The effort aims to show the general dairy business trend and address the lack of accurate past figures.
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Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Iowa Department
Washington, D. C
Used Fords cars for sale at Rock Valley Garage
Cars offered include a 1923 Ford Coupe with winter top a 1923 Ford Touring car and several other Ford touring models all in good condition. Rock Valley Garage advertises these used Ford vehicles for sale with emphasis on their sound condition and availability.
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Rock Valley
Flour sale offer from Farmers Merator Co
A low price flour sale advertises flour at 2.50-2.55 and 2.60 per sack. It promises high grade flour and a money back guarantee on each sack, inviting farmers to try a sack of it from Farmers Merator Co.
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Merator -Co
Former Rock Valley Girl Marries in La Crosse Ceremony
Miss Adaline Dischler of Rock Valley wed Mr. Bahnest A Bakke of LaCrosse Wisconsin in a Wednesday morning ceremony at Church of La Crosse. Rev Robert B Condon officiated with Miss Grace Bars tel as music, her sister Lucille Dischler maid of honor, and William Wolf of LaCrosse among guests. Couples reception at home followed.
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Adaline Dischler
Bahnest
A. Bakke
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Church of
Robert B. Condon
St Mary’s
Grace Barstel
Lucille Dischler
William Wolf
Wes li
Anor
Amond Brogan
William
Kelley
Prospects for Iowa Fruit Crops Improve After Mild Winter
A report from the Iowa Horticultural Commission notes frost damage likely avoided this season. Bloom and bud set look strong, suggesting a good peach, raspberry, and blackberry crop pending favorable conditions. Winter injury appears less severe than feared, though berries show some vulnerability.
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Owa
Iowa
At the Orpheum Showings Include The Law and Bees
The Orpheum presents a mixed bill with Sunday’s The Law and a Thursday showing of The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton Porter, plus Butterfly and iro reels of comedy scheduled for the week.
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Orpheum
Fine White Potatoes From Minnesota Reach Market
A truckload of smooth white Minnesota car men potatoes arrives suitable for seed or eating. Priced at $3.00 per bushel, packed in two bushel sacks. Numerous inquiries for late seed potatoes noted. buyers urged to act as supply is timely.
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Minnesota
Carmen
FOPPE'S Apples For Sale At 24 Per Box
Dr RB Huizensa advertises apples offered for sale at 24 per box. The notice lists Foppe's as the seller and emphasizes availability to customers seeking fresh fruit.
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RB. Huizensa
Public School Baccalaureate Plans and Senior Banquet Notes
The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Rev. Deuwstre of the First Reformed Church due to Rev. Geerlings absence. The commencement is set for the Opera House in 1926 with diplomas presented by Pres. Richard Huizenga and Rev. Bergman officiating. The Senior Banquet at the Warren Hotel featured blue and white decor, a formal menu, and toasts from class members and guests, including a toast to the Senior and Junior classes.
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First Reformed Church
Geerlings
Deuwstre
King Yran
America
Ermon
Sameul
Rey Donwstra
Alo
Irma Jean Walpote
Opera House
Pri
Hutchinson
Richard Huizenga
Rev
Bergman
Warren Hotel
Lynetts Schermer
Walter O Sols
Miss Wheele
Hilda
Miller
Marzo Kessler
Francais Smylie
Rosie Klein
Dick Postma
Senior Class Play Likely Night of Worthwhile Seeing
Only a few chances in a lifetime exist to witness worthwhile things on May 23 and 24. If you miss this Senior Class play, you will be sorry. The message urges loyal citizens to attend and support the event.
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Aastine
Teret
Broadway Hit Heads to Town After New York Run
The Broadway hit that drew crowds in New York is predicted to be the town’s talk after Monday and Tuesday shows. Reserve seats early at the Corner Drug Store as first come, first served. Students note influenza illness recovery and a rigid lecture on mortgages and the American Government class.
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New York
Davenport
Old Time Fiddlers Contest to Old Fiddlers
The alley event Tuesday night drew over 260 attendees for music and dancing. Forty contestants received prizes based on merit, with first prize to Mr. Johnson of Teton for $5, second to Mr. Riche of Doon for $3, fourth to Jack Noggier of Rock Valley area for $2, and ten more at $1 each. Additional prizes funded by local merchants honored top performances and waltzes.
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Alley
Fonvigen
Mr. Johnson
Teton
Riche
Doon
Jack Noggier
Rock Valley Vicinity
Rock Valley
Old loan rates for improved land announced
A notice outlines loan offers of up to £100.00 per acre on good improved land for five to ten years at low interest. It mentions availability of private money and invites interested parties to come in and inquire.
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Iolin
Short Local News Items From Town
Seed potatoes for sale by John Grossenburg. Mrs June VanAtterloo rents her house after June 1. Al and Mrs Joe Peters visited Sioux City Monday. For sale good hard coal heater. Apples for sale 1.25 per box. Dr KR Huizenga. You can rent Johnsons Electric Plane Water at the Corner Drag Store. Mrs HL Scholten of Luwoed visits sister J Poulakker early week. John Kurt Fails friends in Rost Valley. Supt Chas H Ty Orange City in town for school matters. Aunt Dixon, Dora Lauiselatie, Eva Lrehoa, and Trene Long arrived to storm Lake. Chicago guests at Weidhurt home. They traveled to Chicago in a day and a half.
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John Grossenburg
June VanAtterloo
Joe Peters
Sioux City
KR. Huizenga
Johnsons
Corer
HL Scholten
Luwoed
J. Poulakker
John Kurt
Rost Valley
Dla
Cumming
Ted
Chas. H. Ty
Orange City
Dixon
Dora Lauiselatie
Eva ‘Lrehoa
Trene Long
Weitead
Arnickes
Chicago
Weidhurter
Maine
Driest April on record cited in Weather Bureau report
The Weather and Crop Bureau of the Town Department of Agriculture reports April 1926 as the driest on record with only 0.01 inch of rainfall for the state of Louisiana and notes April 1875 as the next driest. Despite the low rainfall, corn yield averaged about 40 bushels per acre that year in northwest counties, while other areas saw minimal moisture. Recent weeks brought weather favorable for seed bed preparation though germination remains slowed by dryness for very early plantings.
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Loi
Weather and
Town Department of Agriculture
Northwest
Lews
Fence rails split for Ledes State Park near Boone claim
An elderly man Charles Mills aged 78 is ordered to split rails for a fence at Ledes State Park near Boone. State park authorities specify the work is needed to repair a boundary, with Mills to follow park maintenance directions under local oversight.
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Charles Mills
Ledses
Boone
Banse van
Eis
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Ress
Harl Hayden
Gandelion
Hank
Qur
the State Bank of
Town
Foppe
Public
Schoel Nate
R.M. Schutz
Hone
Sophie VanderBurer
Miss Norris
First National Bank
Rock Valley, Iowa
Ron Righ
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