This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
3
The page lists multiple entertainment items and showtimes including a Mike & Ike comedy added for adults and children, a Saturday matinee, and a "Wonder of Women" show at the Orpheum next week. Also mentioned are upcoming Peter B. Keine story and a "GF Kar. PIAY" story of Old California.
In Almed county the gravel surfaced road has led to a rash of wrecks with six deaths in one week. Drivers making fast short turns on recently grave covered sections face extreme danger. Officials suggest posting warning signs where large gravel deposits exist to alert motorists before travel.
Last year 743,226 carloads were moved, down from 695,692 in 1927. Gains in shipments occurred in 1924 with declines only in cattle sheep poultry and hogs. A notable increase was in earnings with 25 carloads last year versus 64,728 the year before.
At the state fair crowds of up to 29 000 joined in singing the corn song led by Dodge and the band in the paddock while 12 000 children at another event sang America and God Save the King under the Scott band influence. The report notes strong community singing in Iowa schools and public events.
The Diamond Jubilee Iowa State Pair opens August 20 with plans for a large fair on 178 acres. Premium offerings exceed $142000 and expected attendance tops half a million as the event bills itself the nation’s largest agricultural show with substantial cash premiums for crops and livestock.
A letter from the State Road Commission states all cities under 4,500 population must remove traffic lights on primary roads within city limits. Officials say Vipton will owe no more etap and lights will be removed from primary roads inside the city.
The article notes ongoing clashes between legislature members and organized labor over funding and policies. It highlights a stance by M. McCol of Woodiana, head of the state board of prisons, blaming staff reductions and labor policy for prison outbreaks and arguing for measures to keep prisoners employed. It cites Iowa as a model with a policy to maintain inmate work and references recent suspensions and uprisings as consequences.
A river towboat Thorpe and barges lifted Mississippi freight to a level matching 200 box cars, signaling a peak in the summer trade. Officials warn equipment shortages and plan new barge fleets. Pittsburgh shipyards have completed barges ready for August delivery, with 47.5 million dollars earmarked for river traffic improvements.
The Mesquaki Indians on their Tama county reservation attract a large crowd from Wisconsin and Illinois. George Young Bear spoke on tribe history and community plans, noting 1000 Indians on the reservation and land owned communally with room for individual cultivation. The youth organize farm bureau affiliated groups and two tribal schools join the public school system.
During the height of Iowa land speculation the government taxed profits on land sales. Some owners refunded the paid tax after losses or defaults. A pending measure seeks to reopen claims and refund taxes on deals during the land boom, with an estimated million dollars due to owners who had to reconvey land.
At a special meeting in Rock Valley Town on August 17 1929 the Rownds Milling Company dissolved as provided by law. Officers are authorized to publish notice and stockholders received ten days prior notice by registered mail. Dissolution passed by more than two thirds of outstanding shares as per Article IV of the Articles of Incorporation. Dated August 17, 1994. Corwin President, Fritts Secretary-Treasurer.
A disrupted entry ends with a woman lighting a banner and attempting theft. Police note involvement by a burglar and a disrupted kitchen scene. A damaged report mentions the Treasury Department and Washington. Streets and dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Pioneer Dray Line emphasizes graying staff and team effort led by owner Richard Sneller and manager Jake Vande Weerd. Residents and business lines show solid rural service as the firm expands operations and staffing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.