De Jong Sells Interest in Valley Poultry Yards
Herbert De Jong has sold his share in Valley Poultry Yards to Gerrit Van't Hul. De Jong started the business five years ago, expanded it, and will assist for about two months before traveling to visit relatives and later California for the winter. Van't Hul will continue operations as before, having been involved since early in the partnership.
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Herbert de Jong
Gerrit Van’t Bul
Deong
Gérrit Van’t Hul
Valley Poultry Yards
de Jong
California
Rock Valley
Van’t Hul
Fim
Pember and Amit Wed Quietly in Spirit Lake
Paul Pember and Anna Amit surprised friends in Rock Valley by quietly marrying in Spirit Lake on Monday October 15. After returning they expected secrecy but a Spirit Lake notice revealed the af fair. Both are long time Rock Valley residents. he helps in his father's drug store.
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Paul Pember
Anna Amit
Rock Valley
Spirit Lake
The
Bee
Local residents travel between Highmore and Sioux City
My and Mrs Clyde Hill left Tuesday for their Highmore SD home. Mrs and Ms Herbert De Jong visited Sioux City Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Clyde Hill of Highmore SD and Mr and Mrs W Th Hill motored to Sioux City Monday.
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Clyde Hill
Highmore
Herbert de Jong
Sioux City
S. D
W. Th. Hill
Weather contrasts Across October in Iowa history
A nostalgic note compares the mild October 1928 weather in Iowa with a blizzard in October 1925. It recalls temperatures falling to seven above zero at Des Moines on the 27th and lake freezes in northern Iowa. Mason City and Sheldon reported record lows as ice held until the following spring.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Mason City
Sheldon
Clear Lake
Muskrat Closed Season Law Explained for Sioux County
Deputy Recorder RL T. Ayinke clarifies state statute on muskrat closed season from October 15, 1925 to October 14, 1939, prohibiting killing trapping or ensnaring within half a mile of meandered jakes or streams. Sioux County has no meandered lakes or streams per the Fish and Game list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fish and Game Department
Sioux County
RL T. Ayinke
Belated Harvest Returns Highlight Old Stacking Method
In parts of the state, grain yields surface as the old stacking method gains favor. Pan Stillman of Earlham Madison county near a Rimnt'plaace makes a notable bid for the acre. Some lots sections of the tract exceed 100 bushels per acre while many fields average 45 bushels. Nearby corn fields are mature and expected to yield similarly to oats.
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Pan Stillman
Earlham
Madison County
Prosperous Cooperative Creamery Study in Buchanan County
A southern Iowa cooperative creamery plans a study trip to Jessup in Buchanan County to examine a farmer owned venture. In 1927 the creamery earned 1 060164 dollars with 94 percent returned to milk producers for cream delivery. Butter production totaled 2 234 538 pounds at an average 52.83 cents per pound of butterfat. Net worth ended at 60 436 dollars with 574 share capital and remaining surplus. The venture began February 11, 1890 and by this year had 178 members, one of six creameries in the county.
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Iowa
Jessup
Buchanan County
Notes From Our Public School Items Mixed In October School Activities
The first grade makes booklets for The Three Bears and Red Riding Hood. Third graders earned perfect spelling marks. several entered new grades. A Halloween party is planned for October 31. Junior Typing class leads in Remington test with top accuracies. Records in words per minute set by students Gacke and Aurit. Radio programs from New York Symphony begin October 26 for younger and older pupils. Various art projects, sewing, and home economics work showcased. Junior party observed as a success. Beans in the jar contest announced for October 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Bannan
Robert Harmink
Thomas Hanser
Junor Kessler
Jimmy Tennigkiet
Elsie Kersbergen
Ruby Kurvin
Gertrude Snitselaar
Anna Vander Brook
Catherine Ver Doorn
Paul Bouman
Castleswood
S.C
Wiliam de Vries
Jeanetta Kemperma
John Grossenhee
Elsie Ver Doorn
Smylie
Jancis Simts
Damrash
Richard Kearns
Convicts Build Up State Parks Under Superintendent
Convicts from state prisons work outside prison walls under the State Conservation Commission's supervision to develop and improve 35 state parks. They live by camps, are guided by a supervisor, and perform tasks willingly under contract season. Forty two men were employed across several institutions for this work.
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State Board of Control
State Conservation Commission
Reform Church Notes and Sabbath Schedule
The Reform Church notes by Rev Danwstra outline Sabbath School themes led by Margaret Westra with a November start. afternoon services begin at 1 30 P.M. The notes reference Daniel 1 8 and advise on choosing not to defile oneself with the king's food and drink.
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Paul
Jerusalem
Margaret Westra
Daniel
Methodist Church Notes Promote Fellowship and Bible School
The pastor urges continued noble pledge and gracious deeds within the church. He calls members to invite others, emphasize that Bible school serves all ages, not just children, and to let their light shine in daily life.
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Jesus
Lyman F. F. Ocht
W C T U Notes on Prohibition Tone In Nation
The piece contrasts leaders and public opinion on prohibition. It argues Americans favor dry policy and morality, asserting the home environment shapes national sentiment and religious influences drive the nation’s stance on alcohol.
Clover Seed Harvest Big Yield Near Mount Ayr
Spurrier of Mount Ayr reports 32 acres of clover on Abe Swartz farm in Rice township yielded 57 bushels of seed, about two bushels per acre. Swartz gets seven bushels for fee, Clyde T Lesan sold at 20 dollars per bushel. Seed sold for 1000 dollars. hay from first cut yields about one ton per acre valued at 320 dollars, with additional hay from second cutting not counted.
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Sam Spurrier
Mount Ayr
Finggeldgold County
Abe Sewartz
Rice Township
Mr. Swart
Sidth Clyde Tlesan
Arey Swartz
Iowa Bond Issue On Primary Road, November 6
Speculation surrounds a proposed 100 million bond issue to finish paving and graveling Iowa primary roads. The measure will appear on a separate ballot at the November general election. Sioux County rejected bonds last spring, but Rock Valley’s inclusion has shifted sentiment. Sixty one counties have voted bonds for primary road improvements, affecting tax and gasoline funding in counties that do not approve.
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State of
Iowa
Sioux County
Rock Valley
Haw Pole
Doon and Rock Rapids Visitors Gather in Doon Area
Doon and surrounding area residents hosted visitors from Rock Rapids and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Ray Gately of Rock Rapids visited Doon with relatives while Johe Swllian's family hosted in Bul. Alvord and Lions City guests called on local families during the weekend.
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Doon and
Vncnity News
Ray Gately
Rock’ Rapids
Doon Simiday
Jol Brinkhous
Sibley
Iowa
Jake Brinkhous
H. Prince
Lions City
P. de Boer
Joe Kleespes
Mayme
Genevievethe Johe Swllian
Bul
Pearl Latske
Esther
Pearl Ritche
Sheldon
Joe Kleespies
Maymne
Nelson
Ernest Klen
Sion Fallsenl- Norstad
Hazel
Sheldon Byard
Claude Fi
Alvord
Beulah Kahl
Uncille Potter
Automobile Deaths Decline in 1927 State Bulletin
The state Tiegh reports 283 deaths in 1927 in Town a drop from 289 in 1926. About 24 deaths per month. Railroad crossing accidents totaled 28 down from 50 in 1926. Total motor vehicle accidents statewide 12,814 with roughly 14,317 seriously injured and 253 fatally hurt. Overall accidents rose by 835 from 1926 though serious injuries increased 2,096 from 12,215.
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Tiegh
Scenic Tour Through Northeastern Iowa’s Switzerland
Will Beels of Hopkinton recounts a drive from Strawberry Point through Eska der to McGregor showcasing Northeastern Iowa scenery. He describes vivid fall colors, pine shadows over maples, oaks, and diverse trees, valley and brook views, ragged rocks, winding roads, farmsteads, and a kaleidoscopic Mississippi horizon.
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Will Beels
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Switzerland
Iowa
Strawberry Point
Eskader
McGregor
Natyges
Towa
Mississippi
Corbinatios H . Magvelons Beanty
Husking Machines Popular in Grundy County Trade
A Grundy County implement dealer sold 11 corn-pickers prompting C J Adams of Chundy Center to note many farm demonstrations across the county. He cites the corn picker’s capacity and claims it could husk up to 120 or even 1000 bushels per day in certain conditions.
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Grundy County
C.J. Adams
Chundy Center
Hicker
Child Welfare Raises Appeal to Enforce Hoarding Law
Dr M Hah nicht, superintendent of child welfare, issues order to enforce the home hoarding law in the state. A home is defined as a place that cares for or has custody of more than two children under three years of age. Enforcement follows when children are with relatives. stays with friends for short periods without compensation are excepted.
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M. Hah
Changing Times End Kratzer Carriage Firm Era
The Kratzer Carriage Company, once a leading supplier in the Midwest, faced decline as new industries emerged. State fairs showcased carriages and phaetons while travelers placed orders for products, but a receiver’s sale and the nearby Balte Air plane factory signaling a shift toward aviation disrupted the carriage business. The carriage factory’s collapse follows a pattern of evolving transportation technologies.
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Kratzer
Middle West
Ocmen
Saipethine
Balte
Tawe Pital
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Pember
Aurit
State Bank of
U. S. Treasury
Liberty
Dorothy Dixon, Rena Rosters
Irma Walpole
the Three Bears
Red Riding Hood
Ea. Gacke
Secind
Lawrence Aurit
Reformed Church Notes
Danwstra
Methodist Church
W.C.T. U
Higaror
United States
Sterling
Farmers Elevator
Fred Engelking
Orionville
Mimi
North
Tional Bank Valley
Run Richi
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