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Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1929

Page

3

Naval conference invite signals new disarmament push

The London invitation to the United States and four major powers to a naval conference follows Britain’s push to revise the 1921-22 Washington accords. Hoover and MacDonald issue a joint statement stressing peace and no exclusive alliance, while planning talks on tariffs debt, and bases.

Edward W. Pickard Hoover Ramsay MacDonald Virginia White House Great Britain United States France Italy Japan London West America England Mr. MacDonald Washington Mr. Hoover Loodos

Greenwich Village Tales of Flight and Underground City Life

A column blends aviation adventures with humorous urban vignettes. A banker hosts a yacht cruise ending in a cold swim to prove a health theory, then readers meet aviation boosters who misjudge mountain weather and abandon a plane for trains. Also a New York underground travel sketch and a humorous restaurant exchange end the piece.

Bank Exective Seutl Frank Hawks Cleveland New York Pennsylvania Mountains Grand Central Terminal

Odorless Skunks Latest Miracle in Iowa

Des Moines reports a new Iowa miracle: a quintet of odorless skunks kept by the state game and fish department. Parents fear no odor from the cage, allowing kids closer access without worry of smelly clothes or social embarrassment.

Iowa Des Moines State Game and Fish Department

Convict Invents Burglar Proof Mail Bag Lock in Kingston

Kingston Ontario reports that Red Ryan, a notorious thief once jailed in Kingston Penitentiary, devised a burglar proof lock for mail bags while in prison. He has also shown interest in nursing and serves as an aid to the prison hospital, though details remain uncertain.

Kingston Red Ryan

Midnight Party at Limoges Prison Sparks Warning

In Limoges France a midnight party at the prison involved inmates and a popular locksmith Paul Gregoire who made keys to aid escapes. He opened doors at noon and helped male and female prisoners mingle leading to a notable escape by Auguste Bro and questions over other prison misdeeds and a life sentence for Charley Batataud. Delphine Texier, an inmate, claims further prison misconduct including a baby death in her cell. Major inquiry possible as authorities review the lax privileges and escapes.

Limores France Limoges Paul Gregoire Pauli Kers Paul Auguste Bro T Ie T Paul Charley Batataud Charley Delphine Texier Delphine

Mail Order Wives Must Be Kept Judge Rules

Judge Joseph M. Milner of Superior Court denied a divorce petition by Straud D. Arbogast against Tucy Arbogast. Arbogast testified he advertised for a good Christian woman and she answered. He claimed she failed to meet his qualifications and noted he has three children from a former marriage while she had seven. He said many responses were received but he chose Tucy.

Indianapolis Joseph M. Milner Superior Court Straud D. Arbogast Tucy Arbogast Milner

Noisy Visitors Prompt Waco Nebraska To Create Marshal

The village of Waco Nebraska, long without a marshal or police magistrate, established a law enforcement department to curb rowdy visitors from nearby towns who came to “make whoopee.” Local residents, typically law abiding, welcomed the move to curb disturbances caused by outsiders.

Waco

Prune Juice Christens River Boat in St Paul Launch

A river boat built for Dr. Waltham Walters of Rochester was launched in St Paul and christened by his niece Ms. Maury Balfour of Rochester who broke a bottle of prune juice over the bow.

St. Paul Minn

Diamond Dyes Offer Rich Color at 15c in Stores

The ad claims Diamond Dyes deliver richer and longer lasting color for faded garments and home textiles. It highlights pure anilines as the dye’s core, ensuring even application without spotting. Authorities recommend them and millions of women choose Diamond Dyes, priced at 15 cents at drag stores.

Record Gain in Butter Profits

The largest creameries in the country boost profits by using Dandelion-Butter Color to produce appealing butter. Ninety percent color their product with this vegetable, tasteless additive that colors a gallon of cream with half a teaspoonful. It does not color the buttermilk. Approved by state and national food laws. Free sample offer from Wells and Richardson Co.

Wells and Richardson Co.,Inc Burlington

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