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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
6
McGregor resident Eichendorf sued the electric company claiming radio disruption from a 33 000 volt high tension line. To avoid a jury trial the utility built a new two and a half mile line south of town at a cost of 7000 dollars, sparing a major lawsuit though many believe the judge was right about the claim.
Farmer Mart Connell of Con rad Grundy County sold 12400 bushels of old corn. Ten thousand bushels were contracted at 75 roots per bushel. The remainder brought 88 cents at delivery, totaling nearly $10,000 for the consignment.
Peter De King Jr reports steady success on Minnesota fishing trips noting daily limits and sending a few small fish back to the nursery. A note on prohibition era times follows with a sentencing for possessing home brew and reflections on Sunday auto accidents.
The Iowa Code requires drivers meeting a school bus to stop at least five feet away and remain halted until pupils are loaded or unloaded. Violations are a misdemeanor with penalties up to 30 days in jail or a fine up to $100. The 23rd general assembly law merits close study.
Estherville reports on Ringling Barvian show preparations with Adelaide Nichols discovering exact feed needs. Details include 10 tons of hay 2 tons straw 1.5 tons oats bran and seeds for various animals plus hay straw oats molasses feed and alfalfa for groups. elephants require 2500 pounds hay 300 bran 100 oats and 3 hay bales per car. dogs need 6 bales straw and other departments receive precise amounts to prevent waste.
Henry A. Wallace recalls that in early August twenty five foreign agricultural economists from England Scotland Wales Germany Finland and South Africa visited Iowa by bus. They toured the corn belt to study its conditions and were impressed by the hospitality and the industry. They endured hot weather and long days visiting agricultural colleges and farm machinery plants.
In Harrison county Honey Lake on the Missouri river bottoms dried enough to plant. F. H. Mc Cabe of Logan says Gus Bannes cultivated sixty two acres, and Allen C. Jones threshing shows a total yield of 2,080 bushels, about 35 bushels per acre.
For health reasons the Harmelink brothers announce a public auction on Wednesday Sept 24 immediately after the 11 o'clock lunch. Livestock includes 303 head cattle horses hogs sheep and poultry plus farm produce and machinery valued items list indicates 1929 Chevrolet coach and household goods. Owners First National Bank of Aull clerk Meylink and De Boer Ancis.
An aged speaker recounts a quirky scene with a new shipment of magazine stands and smokers, shaded end tables, and solid walnut pieces from September 1930. The tale mentions an officer’s harsh action and a hapless moan, keeping a rustic, humorous newsroom tone.
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