Interesting News From Far And Near Highlights
A Iowa newspaper roundup records multiple small items: a Cedar Falls wedding at the Powell home, a Galva Auto Co sale to E. E. Norton for land near Alta, Ray Clemens’ hospitalization, a theft at J. P. Beck store, Buena Vista College faculty reappointments with one vacancy, Edwin H. Witter and Mabel Edith Whitenack wed in Des Moines area, Bochmann ships yearling steers and heifers to market, Claus Lorenzen accused then not prosecuted over a blue law issue, and a Manchester marriage of Blanche Bishop and F Edward Peterson with Peterson serving in the Iowa National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Alta
Norton
Galva Tribune
Ray Clemens
Ida Grove
Department of Agriculture
Walter Herren
Buena Vista
Edwin H. Witter
Mabel Edith Whitenack
Flolstein
Bochmann “Bron
Claus Lorenzen
John Galvin
Chas, Macomber
Alta News Items From The Advertiser
Dr. Sanders will be in Baltimore for hospital work for several months after his last Alta visit. Glenn Overton, hospitalized for appendicitis in Alta, is recovering well. Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co sells to Iowa Telephone Co with no local management changes. Old school building wreck bid approved for 450 dollars by Claus Lindlief and John Castle. lumber to build bus barn may be available. District expansion drawings show June 16 election. consolidation favored despite some opposition. Miss Victoria Freberg of Chicago weds Harold Callender of Alta in Chicago. couple settles in Alta. J E Negus dies in Sheldon while visiting son Scott Negus in Minnesota. paralysis suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Alta
Baltimore
Glenn Overton
Ed Smith
Alta Hospital
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
Iowa Telephone Company
Storm Lake
Claus Lindlief
John Castle
Chicago
Victoria Freberg
Harold Callender
County News Roundup From Cherokee County
The county sees 149 soldiers in Co M with one more needed for full war strength. Dr W A Howard receives orders for active duty at Fort Riley on June 16 as the first Cherokeean called to service. Cherokee high school graduates 51, largest class, with C E Tower of Sioux City delivering the address. A county school picnic is planned for Nokomis Park on June 20 with many rural schools expected. Sioux Valley hospital gains patients quickly, straining nurse availability but remains well supplied. James Warren of Cherokee county passes away after long residence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M
W. A. Howard
Washington
Fort Riley
Kan
Democrat
Cherokee High School
Wilson
Cherokee School
C. E. Tower
Sioux City
Margaret Montgomery
Nokomis Park
Sioux Valley Hospital
James Warren
Cherokee County
Weather and Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Conditions
This week saw below normal temperatures with heavy rainfall totaling two to seven inches causing widespread flooding and erosion. Replanting may be needed for belated corn while overall prospects remain promising as warm sun returns.
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The
State Horticultural Society
Proclamation Declares Red Cross Week in Iowa 1917
Governor designates June 18 to 25 as Red Cross Week and urges statewide fundraising for a $100 million goal. County councils and Red Cross chapters will lead the campaign with managers Professor O. A. Klingaman and Dr. A. E. Kepford coordinating activities. Des Moines, June 13, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
RED Cross
American Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
Defense
O. A. Klingaman
State University
A. E. Kepford
Board of Control
Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Iowa
Des Moines
Stick to the Farm As Guide for Youth Growth
The piece argues that rural life offers the best environment for boys and girls to develop health and intelligence. City living is for visiting, not living, with the country teaching efficiency and teamwork for future success and well being. The text laments urban reach and praises farm life.
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the Clothing Department
G. J. Lewis
Madras
Kaynee
Panama
Dr. Schools
Rie’ Ina Te
Kenosha
Krotch Union
Lee Union-Alls
Peterson Bishop
Manchester
Blanche Bishop
F. Edward Peterson
Peterson
C. E. Gustafson
Drake University
Pontville
Iowa National Guard
Co. H
Boone
Postville
County Seat News
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