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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
3
The Rock Valley Bee notes a photo of Yauny Spring in Fayette county seven miles northwest of West Union. A three foot jet of clear water issues from a rock wall crevice and drops fourteen feet to the Hitle stream, which the spring feeds, drawing nature lovers to the spot.
Andy Moxbind of Oskalooga advocates at Parm Bureau meetings that every man over 70 should be required to spend at least one year doing a woman's work before receiving tax relief. He argues that a woman's share in farm life is not a hard task, highlighting a call for broader gender role participation.
Report describes a mad dog scare in Des Moines months ago with victims receiving a phosphorus treatment via injections in the abdomen. The account notes severe muscle soreness and mentions a dog that bit twelve people before being removed from the area.
A May 12 service at Fort Des Moines honored mothers of soldiers stationed there. Chaplain Fisher delivered the address as hundreds of khaki clad men attended. The Fort Des Moines cavalry led a sacred song and visiting matrons were graciously hosted by officers and men at a communal dinner.
A state officials warn that abolishing speed limits on rural highways on July 4 will not loosen traffic law enforcement. They say drivers may race, follow too closely, or violate rights of others. Brakes should be checked and drivers urged to moderate speeds to prevent accidents during spring driving.
Notice to all interested parties that on May 18 1999 the district court of Lions County Town appointed Mary Flynn Administratrix of the estate of Katie Flynn deceased. All heirs must settle debts and those with claims must present them to Can for allowance. Dated May 19 1999. Mary Flynn Administratrix Dh McGill Attorney.
Wolleco Contractors and all interested parties are notified that bids for erecting a new school house in District No 4 Lowan township Sioux County Town will be accepted until 8 p m on May 8. Bids for one furnace and a set of chemical toilets are also invited. Bids must be sealed with a certified check for 8 percent. Plans and specifications may be viewed at Farmers Lumber Fort in Rock Valley Town or at its home 8 miles northwest of Rock Valley after May 1. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Ed Schmidt See Sims Township School Board.
An OCR fragment touts Alderika as a cure for gas and indigestion with claims of fast stomach relief and bowel cleansing. It includes garbled names and stray phrases, reflecting dubious ad copy and publication errors from an old newspaper page.
Rock Valley Base Ball team plays Orange City at Orange City Friday afternoon Decoration Day they are scheduled to play Alcont at Hawarden. Bring welding and machining work to Greiner 1.503. Phone 146 12 Vander Pol.
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