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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1933
Page
7
A New York World Telegram essay argues pain guards life from harm, shaping moral restraint. It cites natural cautions from thistles, prickly bushes, and vines to teach careful living and respect for others, warning that without pain humanity risks folly and rule-breaking.
The Indianapolis News references Gambrinus as a legendary beer figure, claims he was Duke of Arabant in the thirteenth century, and links beer to ancient Egypt Greece and Rome. It notes early Egyptians, Seti I era mentions, Pliny’s Spain remark, and South African brewing traditions, with caveats about unsubstantiated tales.
Describes a method for creating sacred clam shells with Buddha images by inserting a thin metal figure and sealing the shell to grow pearl varnish. Also vivid travelogue of New Zealand glow worm caves at Waiotomo with guided boat ride through a phosphorescent night sky of light.
The sheepshead is a valuable US food fish named for its sheeplike teeth. It weighs two to fifteen pounds and feeds mainly on shellfish shells ground by its teeth. Young oysters barnacles mussels and similar crustaceans are its favorite foods and the freshwater drum is a type of sheepshead.
The text explains Europe Asia Africa as major continents, and adds North America South America and Australia. Some authorities include Antarctica. A continent is a large landmass, distinct from islands or peninsulas, defined by its size and mountain bordered basin structure.
In a legislative update Comptroller G B Murtagh notes state, county, school and municipal expenses totaled 110 million in 1930 with later cuts of about 19 million by 1932. The governor calls for revamping banking laws for state banks, enacting national liquor policy changes, and raising about Steen million for relief, as the special session looks to complete tax, bank, and liquor reform.
A governor appointed committee proposes a commission to oversee hard liquor sales in Iowa with the aim of removing profit from retailers and handlers. Minority report opposes liquor advertising. Thirteen bills, mainly corporate laws, were introduced in the Senate with House members presenting further measures. The Senate adjourned for Monday after a truncated session, signaling an extended term with no fixed program.
In Chariton Iowa R E L Bob Jones endures a troubled neighborhood where multiple dog poisonings have killed six pets. Neighbors mourn as families including children grieve. Jones, who already dislikes his own dog, cannot find a permanent home for it despite efforts.
Polk County supervisors report strong economy with lower prisoner feeding costs. Nine months into this year the outlay reached 4832.70 dollars, versus 18498.25 dollars in the same period last year, a saving exceeding 13000 dollars. The board aims for broader expense reductions across departments.
The District Court of Iowa Sioux County sets hearing on D. W. Bates Receiver’s sale of an undivided one half interest in land, with $23,400 value and a cash offer of $100 plus rents for 1932 and 1933. Hearing is November 27, 1933 at 10:00 AM in Orange City Court House. parties must appear or risk default.
Clarence Olson of near Thompson Winnebago county Iowa returns home after a four month journey across fifteen states and Canada aboard a motorcycle. Starting in Iowa he rode to Canada then west to the coast, visited New Mexico, then returned via the southern route. Operating costs totaled about two thirds of a cent per mile.
Cherokee County boys pursue a profitable hobby trapping gophers and groundhogs. Over two weeks, 29 boys aided by auditors collected animals, with 133 grafers and three ground hoes aiding the effort. The auditor paid $7.40 in bounty for the bounty paid on the animals.
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