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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
7
A boulder near Estherville marks the meteorite fall of May 10 1879 with a bronze tablet noting the event as one of the great falls. Parts of the meteorite are in major museums worldwide and the marker was erected by Okumapade Chapter D AL RJ.
The article argues that advances in interconnected electric grids enable small towns to attract industry by offering low rates and reliable power. It suggests towns gain prominence as industrial centers due to space, labor, and appealing living conditions, reshaping future industrial geography.
Hopkinton resident Wil Beels reports a booming business with ring necked pheasants. The state game warden of Kansas authorized a large shipment late spring. Pens hatched months ago now teem with thousands of birds moving in a bustling operation. Birds are sent across Kansas to be raised for release and sale.
A Kansas City booster party in Red Oak included a band and wagon transport. A local official invited a young woman to dance. she declined and a disturbance followed as officials detained the man, sparking rumors and apologies amid a social goodwill visit.
The total farm mortgage debt increased by $108,090,000 from 1995 to 1988, reaching $9,468,000,000. January 1, 1920 indebtedness stood at $7,857,090,000. Carl Kennedy, Assistant Beevali, notes farmers struggle to liquidate debt as mortgages rise from converted notes and other obligations.
Ray Venter state insurance commissioner reports that private companies paid $22,630,264 to policyholders in 1923. When adding losses paid by state and county mutual associations, the total rises by about $7,200,000. Accidents hail windstorms burglary theft health and auto losses contribute to the increase.
W G Dawh of Igona notes sugar beets expand in the county with fields from small plots to 135 acre tracts. Large owners include William Rottermann Michael Ruta and Edward Reece. Beets yield about seven tons per acre with variation. some farms beat grain or corn in profitability.
The article notes rising bus service plans as commissions hear proposals for bus franchises. Interstate routes cross the state, shifting some traffic from trains. Rail lines like the Larkwell City to Storm Lake area have shifted to regular bus service, while rail passenger services fade.
Waverly Iowa bakery town Marshall Canning company operates the eminery now guitting up daily. 11,000 cans of mixed vegetables shipped. potatoes sent bay carload. Only one out of ten vegetables enter the mix. No 303 size less popular with voting public. The cycle of wiser vegetables to continue until mid November.
A bustling rural county near Cedar Rapids sees thousands travel to the home county along the Lincoln Highway. The scene features prosperous homes, large farms, and abundant livestock including hogs cattle sheep and chickens, with rich corn and pasture yields.
An Iowa youth named Edmund J Milleat from a rural area near Vinton provided the decisive hit for the Athletics in the recent world series. He received praise and a barquet from local residents, with further honors noted in nearby towns.
A 1927 farm data report from Iowa lists 4,029,000 cattle 10,6000 hogs and 1,047,000 sheep across farms. It notes owners operate these farms and provides averages of 19 cattle 47 hogs and 5 sheep per farm.
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