Zwiebel’s Rock Valley Machine Shops Boost Local Industry
A portrait of A Zwiebel founder of Rock Valley Machine Shops describes his fair dealings and planned expansion. It notes nine years of growth in Rock Valley Iowa, ongoing improvements, and his aim to equip shops with the latest machinery to spur a regional business revival.
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Zwiebel
Northwest
A. Zichabel
Rock Valley
Manly
Iowa
Great Northwest
South Dakota
A. Zwiebel
Lurlington
Wisconsin
Elkhorn
Ber
Awiebel
The Tramp's Story At The Rock Valley Bar
A well dressed pair draw a tramp to drink and the man delivers a vivid confession of ruined life. He recalls a wife and child lost to drink and a former thriving home, now a hollow existence. He declares all good impulses dead and collapses into silence before vanishing from the saloon.
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Rock Valley
Celebration planned in Alton and Alvord for July 4
The notice urges readers to join celebrations in Alton and Alvord next Monday and on July 4. It promises elaborate preparations, speakers, many prizes, and events including ring racing, foot and horse races, baseball, and a greased pig catch by Bro. Quigley, aiming to entertain all attendees.
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Heisig
Glee Club
Alton
Ionthusiasts Cay
Alvord
Quigley
Bond subscriptions open at Large Brothers Bankers
War bounds three percent United States Bonds available in registered or coupon form with denominations of 20, 100, 500 and up. Subscriptions must be received in Washington by July 14, 1808. bank offers free reception and forwarding services.
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United States
Brothers
Washington
Laney
Wheels All Turning at Valley Flouring Mills
Valley Flouring Mills in northern Sioux county report booming business with products reaching new markets. Flour exchanges recently opened at Canton and Rock Rapids, allowing flour to be sold or exchanged for wheat. The mills, built at high cost, meet owner hopes and bring pride to the town.
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Valley
Sioux County
Canton
Rock Rapids
Half Rates for Fourth of July Travel by Railroad
The 8.0. & N. railroad offers one fare for round trip between all stations on July 2 3 and 4. Tickets on sale July 2 3 and 4 and good to return July 5. W S McNimer General Passenger Agent signs the advertisement.
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MeNmer
Tite
Fourth of July Thoughts on American Bunting and Patriotism
Piece extols American industry and the flag, noting early efforts to produce bunting, tariffs, and loom growth culminating in a 1866 Washington display. It praises national unity, British goodwill, and the wartime spirit while urging remembrance of servicemen and renewed patriotism during Independence Day.
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England
Butler
Congress
Washington
National Capitol
Ben Butler
The Poetry of Protection Refrains in Small Purchases
A fragmentary poem-essay praises habitual spending and how a single dollar circulates through shops from butcher to grocer to dry goods, supporting livelihoods and domestic life as it moves from person to person.
Local Prattle Yields Little Clear News
Fragmentary notes from Lohrville enterpris hint at a town event and service disruptions. Unfinished phrases mention members, a club, and demands but provide no concrete details or outcomes.
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Lohrville
Fragmentary Note on Rejuy Varnishing Method
Incomplete OCR text mentions a varnishing replacement with methy salve and a brush. Appears to describe blue sealing and a blue finish, but lacks clear action or date. Further readable details required for a complete news item.
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