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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
10
The page advertises film showings including Mickey McGuire and a dog thriller with adults 35 cents, children 10 cents, plus a Wonder of Women at the Orpheum. It also notes a threatened damage suit from an automobile wreck in a northern county caused by loose gravel and urges warning signs at dangerous corners where gravel has been dumped.
Iowa produced and shipped nearly 48 000 carloads of commodities in 1928, a rise from 1927, with figures compiled by B Richardson chair man of the Towd ioommissioners board. The total shipments reflect sustained agricultural activity and distribution across markets.
Commodities last year reached 743,096 carloads while 1927 totals stood at 695,592. Grain shipments rose notably in 1928, with declines seen in cattle sheep poultry and eggs. Corn shipments fell from 70,725 to 64,728 carloads.
The Iowa State Fair marks seventy five years of agricultural progress with the Diamond Jubilee Exposition August 21 to 30. Attendance may exceed half a million, with more than 78 acres in use and premium offerings over 142000. The event is billed as America's largest agricultural and livestock fair with premier cash premiums and standout livestock displays.
A state letter from the State Highway Commission directs cities with populations under 4,500 to remove all stop and go lights on primary roads within their limits. The order, issued under legislative authority, targets Tipton and similar municipalities as part of a broader effort to streamline traffic control on primary routes.
M. McColl of Woodward, chair of the state board of control, argues that prisoner employment reduces outbreaks and escapes. He cites Iowa, where ongoing work programs kept uprisings rare, compared with an Amana incident following a suspended industrial plant.
The towboat S. Thorpe left dock with eight barges, a new line record, carrying freight equivalent to 200 box cars. Officials warn that summer demand may drive eight-barge fleets as the norm, with 40 new barges arriving by August near St. Louis and an additional 30 million dollars for river traffic improvements through 1931.
Notice records a 1929 Rock Valley dissolution of Rounds Milling Company after a special meeting. It details the liquidation vote, required notices to stockholders, and confirmation that the corporation is dissolved, signed by President B M Corwin and Secretary Treasurer A J Fritts.
The Mesquakie Indians on the Tama county reservation drew large attendance from several states for their ten year pow wow. The event, along the Lincoln Highway, showcased intertribal dances led by George Young Bear with notes on tribal history. About 400 Indians live on the reserve, land held communally with individual cultivation options, and 4-H clubs linked to Farm Bureau programs.
E Daw of Greeley Delaware County reports a theft incident in Colesburg where a person allegedly robbed a resident after lighting a stove. The victim forgot cash while preparing dinner. the burner caused a fire and the charred remains were sent to the Treasury. She recovered $34 of her loss.
Richard Schneller owner Jake Vande Weerd manager and crew showcase age and effort in steady delivery service. Details include contact lines and a 2023-7 bus note highlighting ongoing operations and community presence.
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