Local notes and incidents from nearby town
Postmaster Van de Steeg recovers from operation and plans return home. Father McNally transferred. infant Boor dies from burns. Rural carrier Vérne Swift loses right arm. auto train collision at Galya discussed in court. Crop conditions show drought easing in parts, with varied grain yields and farm practices underway. late reports estimate winter wheat to oats yields and general crop outlook.
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van de Steeg
Mattia
Rochest
McNally
Marricoth Alvard
Coopop
Santora
Berbard Boor
Vérne Swift
Akron
Thresters
Doon and Sioux Center Ball Game Closure Notice
Rock Valley business houses will close Friday afternoon September 1 from 2 pm through the Doon versus Sioux Center ball game. Customers requested to watch the game, so clerks plan to close to allow viewing. Pioneer Store Co and partners listed among local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Doon
Sioux Center
Jamies Nicholl Foppe Pioneer Store
Ia Satterlee J. A. Gartisnd
Mayor lectures youths on forbidden fruit melon theft
Several youths aged ten to fifteen were brought before the mayor last Friday and lectured on the evils of stealing watermelons. They were told to visit the scene, apologize to the owners, and pay twenty five cents each to cover eaten or destroyed melons, with owners selling fruit at higher prices and harboring resentment toward them.
Letter From Southern California Heads to Rock Valley Outing
A reader recounts a long Beach outing planned for Saturday August 12 with Mrs Brown and family arriving early. They meet Mrs James Mulvey and the Gebhard family among others, learn of Dr Blatherwick and relatives, and note Dr Fred Blatherwick’s recovery and Denver hospital role. The report mentions Mrs A McArthur visiting Southern California and a lighthearted remark about Dr Blatherwick potentially wintering there.
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Halstein
The
Bee
Sam
Long Beach
A. McArthur
California
San Jose
Iti
Biatherwick
Grinnell
John Gebhardt
Lamber Yard
The Way of the Transgressor
A humorous archaic tale describes a man raiding a melon patch at dusk. He evades conscience and a watchdog, devours melons, stumbles home, is confronted by a dog and a night watchman, and is fined two days in punishment before vowing to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Berkshire
Hizonor
Chenier
Good Advice for Rock Valley People
Pengile in Rock Valley who hays coi stpation sous atomsch or gas or the Atowmsch should wae siaple buelthare bark mlycerine etc as compounded in Adlerka the new German sppendiciiia remedy A SINGLE DOSE brings relief almost INSTANTLY because this.
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Pengile
Rock Valley
Adlerka
A Dreadful Sight to H S Barnum of Hreavilla N2
A fragile note reports H S Barnum of Hreavilla suffers a long standing ailment resisted by remedies. He states Bucklen's Arnica is effective, claiming it entirely relieved him with minimal lingering effects.
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H. S. Barnum
Hreavilla
Bucklen
Mulvey and Minton Tie In Cherokee California
Wm Mulvey son of Mr and Mrs James Mulvey of Los Angeles married Miss Gladys Minton in Cherokee Tuesday August 22 Both parties known in Rock Valley and vicinity The bride long employed as chief operator at a local telephone office and the groom noted as an industrious and trusted man They plan to make their home in California on an orange grove likely future residence joint statement of two families emphasizes strong community regard.
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Mulvey
Minton
Mfr
Abs
James Mulvey
Los Angeles
Fornia
Gladys Minton
Cherokee
Rock Valley
Californe
Mrs. Mulvey
California
Churches and Methodist Service News for Sep 3
The Churches feature Sunday services at 10 30 and a Wednesday reading room open for Christ Jesus fed and evening testimony. Methodist Episcopal church notes morning service Sunday school 12 worth League Wednesday topics include The Man of Macedonia Ruth Nod A Kinsman in Judah and next Wednesday evening Givin what one lis Mrs Hastings leads the League Rally night urged attendance and timely dues across departments ahead of Conference.
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Sun
Christ Jesus
Tod P
Methodist Episcopal
H. J. Hastings
League
Dr King New Discovery Promises Home Cough Cure
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery can cure lung trouble at home and cites testimonials of weight gain and cough relief. It markets a 40¢ to $1.00 bottle with a trial option, asserting universal usefulness for coughs colds influenza asthma and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Ayrees
Nelson
Calamino
Ark
Alleles
Farm Notes on Sow Breeding and Care
Farmers advised to breed sows for robust litters and keep them well exercised. Provide ample space and a dry bed to avoid crowded pens and prevent exposure to fumes during farrowing. Ensure the sow remains comfortable and strong for healthier piglets.
Old Time Hog Curing And Farmhouse Machinery Notes
Instructions for home pig curing with salt and smoke, estimating yields and prices. Discusses a dry box or smokehouse method, gives dressing weights for a 200 pound hog, and notes expected weight changes during smoking. Also mentions a new harvesting shock machine and a farmer’s milking routines comparing efficiency and labor use.
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Fern Johnson
Johnson
Galya
Mayon
Hoetiuan Te- Paske
Organization of
Auditors
Harry McKee
Trasurer
W.S. Sterrng
Hawarden
Southern
Chriss Sclenrist
Geo. Kessler
Leonard
Isis bin
Kessler
Standard Mil Co
Cisima
Snd
First National Bank of
Iowa
Brest
Frank Large
AL Mitchell
Meghly Asst
Dick West
Lind
Nilas
Thig Geore
Old Walene
Gene
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