Rodman Iowa News Summary of Weather and School Events
A damaging storm tore through Rodman on Sunday, demolishing A. T. Sweeley and Mrs. Amg Sloan’s garages, toppling Geo. Sloan’s hog house, and splitting trees across town. The storm disrupted a busy week with school closures, picnics, and a high school commencement honoring Glenn Webolt, Reola Turner, and Dale Miller. Weather and travel notes accompany local visits to Spirit Lake, Algona, and Cedar Falls as families resumed routines.
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Rowan
Algoua
Zola Bucher
Grace Emanous
Marie Heilson
West
Lome Sayr
Florence Shaw
Spirit Lake
Geo. Bell
West Bend
A. T. Sweeley
Albion
Janet Poni
Cedar Falls
Forest
Glenn Webolt
Reola Turner
Dale Miller
Decoration Day Visitors and Local Happenings in Cylinder
Cylinder notes Decoration Day visitors from Mason City Estherville Fergus Falls and Joliet plus local moves and trips. Posts describe post office relocation remodelling after March fire and shipments of cattle to Chicago by Jensvold and Breakenridge as residents visit relatives and friends nearby.
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Seth Hover
George Knesl
Minneasota
Howant Woodbridge
Cedar Rapids
Jess Sprout
Fergus Falls
Minnesota
Ed Ehle
Myr
Jacob Lee
North Dakota
T. F. McGovern
Will Coonan
Clear Lake
Cylinder
John Spilles
Whittemiore
John Esser
Lilian Deker
Joliet
Ilinois
Geo. Klieg
Peter Mulroney
Mallard
Clet Oliver
Cynder
Jensvold Brothers
Varg
J. W. Breakenridge
Chicago
L. Jedensvold
W. J. Breakenridge
S. P. Hill
Davenport
Wilt Miller
R.A. Gard
Garner
Enlargement of Orleans Pavilion Extends Hotel Orleans
An addition of 86 feet in length is being built to the Hotel Orleans dancing pavilion at the south end of Spit Lake. The project expands the already sizable structure and aims to enhance the lakeside entertainment venue.
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Orleans
Hotel Orleans
Spit Lake
Pioneer settlers recall Rush Lake school and a thirsty bee
J P Stebbins recalls 1871 West Bend township days in Rush Lake with A Brier and Dr Underwood organizing, three school houses planned, and a rock-beer ritual as workers hauled building blocks. Beelike effort and humor mark the temperance tale from Curlew area settlers.
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J.P. Stebbins
Secona
Palo Alto
West Bend Township
W. Lington
Rush Lake
Booth
A. B. “Rier
Dr. Underwood
West Bend
Abe
C. O. Williams
Sit
Movlers
Bee Party
Stebbing
Brother's Graduation Recalls Red Wing Ceremony
Rev C R A Tollefson returned Friday morning from Red Wing Minnesota where his brother EBerg Tollefson earned a diploma. The brothers sang at joint services in Trinity Lutheran church and church notices announced no service at Our Saviors Midland Heights on June 7 and 14 due to events in Minneapolis and a Norwegian centennial.
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Meson City Globe Gazette
C. R.A. ‘Tollefson
Red Wing
Minnéseta
Eberg ‘Tollefson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Our Saviour’s
Midland Heights
Jne
Young People’s
Minneapolis
Emmetsburg Wedding Ties Worster and Fox
The Algona Upper Des Moines-Republican reports a Monday Emmetsburg ceremony uniting M. E. Worster and Mrs. Emma Fox with Rev. Kline officiating. The pair, alongside Robert Stewart and William Durant, traveled to Illinois for a brief honeymoon. The other item notes the two month hold on an unidentified circus worker’s body found near the M. & St. L. bridge, awaiting identification before possible transfer to Iowa City.
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Algona Upper
Estherville
Iowa City
School of Medicine
The
State University
Miss Elsie Gibson Sets Sail for Scotland Trip
Miss Elsie Gibson departs Monday for Scotland and will sail from New York Saturday visiting relatives near Edinburgh and Dollar for about three months returning in September. The Democrat wishes her a safe voyage. A Milwaukee train court near Ruthven to Emmetsburg reportedly fined two youths $150 for concealed weapons. a comedian was present and warned contempt of court.
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Elsie Gibson
Scotland
New York
Edinburgh
Dollar
The
Democrat
Davidson
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Algona Seeks State Park Amid Park Shortage
Noting a lack of state parks, Algona and Hammereburg push for new installations. Citizens boast local efforts in Hammereburg, praising two refurbished parks as town credits while urging regional park expansion.
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Algona
Hammereburg
Broken Collar Bone From Horse Crash Near Booth
Eppo Kruse of southern Booth broke his collar bone after a horse tried to jump a high fence at night and threw him to the ground. Father Conway of Estherville was in Emmetsburg on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R H Fuller and family of Rock Rapids were weekend visitors in Emmetsburg.
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Eppo Kruse
Booth
Eppo
Conway
Estherville
Ian Emmetsburg
R. H. Fuller
Rock Rapids
Enmetsburg
Curlew Newsitem Sparse Social Notes and Travel
Curlew society brief notes show Mrs. Ferguson of Plover visiting the Brechler home last week while Mr. and Mrs. O Connor travel to St Paul for a Shorthorn sale. Mrs Murphy of Pocanontas to care for children. Murphy owns a loser in the elevator failure. Miss Ruth Cross graduation plans in University Park. Prank Hrady visits Emmetsburg. Ethel Easton and Monica Callon attend Ayrebire visitors.
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Island Lake
Charles Meyers
Cylinder
Clyde
Elizabeth Wigdahl
Moorland
Clyde Meyers
Spencer
Leone Anderson
Glen
Montevideo
Minnesota
Jose Post
Webb
William Hayden
M. W. Callanan
Qwen Goodspeed
Ruthven
Mabel Meyers
Joseph Kelly
Ayrshire
Electric Park
Charles Metz
Mason City
Henry Wilcox
Story City
Rue Hubbard
Fort Dodge
Cope
Marie Miller
Spencer Hostital
Wmen
J. W. Ferguson
Plover
W. J. Brechler
J. J. O'Conner Antood
St. Paul
O'Connor
Murphy
Pocanontas
Jim Crown
Mallard
Alice Galloway
Ruth Cross
University Park
Hrady
Emmetsburg
Carlow
Ethel Easton
Monica Callon
Marlgie
Guy
Raymond Rastin
Red Pepper Rub Claims Fast Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a quick relief for rheumatic pain and related ailments. It promises tingling heat within minutes, improved blood circulation, and applicability to neuritis backache and sore muscles, with a note on genuine packaging and price.
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Fame Rowlesx
Family aids Memorial Day march with Legion boys
Clarence Cornell and his mother and two sisters drove from Rockwell City to Emmetsburg on Saturday to assist in Memorial Day observances. Cornell arrived in uniform and joined the Legion boys at the cemetery. The Rockwell City trip was by car, and the family had left Emmetsburg in February. They express fondness for Rockwell City.
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Clarence Cornell
Emmetsburg
Rockwell City
Mr. Cornell
Our Legion
Senator Bowman Speech Spurs Laurens Road Tax Debate
Senator Bowman spoke at Laurens last evening likely addressing road questions and taxation. A noted fighter in the Howe upper house, he drew attention with his firm stance. In Algona, the local golfers trimmed Fort Dodge rivals, showcasing strong links play under pressure.
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Bowman
Laurens
Howe
Algona
Fort Dodge
Algona Rotarians
Donger
Alxona
Milk consumption trends and European comparisons noted
The article notes milk consumption in the United States rising 25 percent per capita since 1920 but still lagging behind leading European dairy countries. It also mentions Sweet's show attracting fair attendance at Laurens and Pocahontas counties in the past ten days, with no event this year at Enmersburg.
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United States
Europe
Sweet
Pocahontas County
Laurens
Pocahontas
Mr. Sweat
Frank Miles Returns to Speak at Belmont Memorial Day
Frank Miles editor of the Tonal Legionnaire, once very ill, is about to return and spoke at Belmont Memorial Day, highlighting his anticipated recovery and public appearance.
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Frank Miles
Belmond
Tonal Legionnaire
Belmont Memorial Day
Memorial Day Address Delivered at Garner by R T Files
Attorney R T Files of Fort Dodge delivered the Memorial Day address at Garner. He was eloquent and made a strong impression on the platform.
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Ray Files
Garner
R. T. Files
Fort Dodge
The Great Oak Busy Bees Meet at Mrs Molloy Home
The Busy Bees of Great Oak met at Mrs. G Molloy’s home last Thursday with 25 members present. Mrs. CG J Higgins led the home week counts lesson, assisted by Mrs. M Conlon. A social half hour followed. Irene Conlon performed the Highland fling. The next meeting is at Mrs. Richard McCabe’s home on Tuesday, June 9. Everyone welcome.
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Great Oak
State Cows Make Good Record in Iowa Tariff Study
A tariff commission investigation in Iowa reports that 61 cows produced 697,522 pounds of milk and 24,413 pounds of butterfat over a year at a feed cost of 6,342.17 dollars. Average output was 11,269 pounds of milk and 400 pounds of butterfat per cow, with feed cost per pound of butterfat at 26 cents versus 44 cents industry average.
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Tariff Commission
Iowa
Stolen Cow Traced by Ear TB Tag in New York Story
A cow stolen from a farm tested for tuberculosis was moved to another county by rock but recovered. The farmer identified it by matching the state tuberculosis tax tag in the animal’s ear. It is unclear if thieves will remove other tuberculin test tags or cease cattle theft.
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Rock
Certified Laundries and Pools Spark Standards Talk
Editors note a push for certified laundries and swimming pools as a step toward certified integrity and morals. The piece humorously imagines adding certified girls, fellows, auto drivers and other services to ensure quality across everyday life.
Dr Van Meter Spoke Twice Memorial Day
Dr G H E Van Meter formerly of Garner spoke at Klemme in the forenoon memorial day services and at Jewell in the afternoon He was a chaplain overseas during World War I He traveled from Emmetsburg to Odenholt
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G. HE. van Meter
Garner
Klemme
Jewell
Emmetsburg
Odenolt
Town Legion Plans 100 Bands to Omaha Convention
The Town Legion boys plan to send 100 bands to the national convention in Omaha next fall. This move would bring notable publicity to the state. They boast many good hands ready to perform.
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Omaha
Epworth League convenes in Swen City program lineup
The Epworth League of the Algena district will meet in Swen City on Tuesday and Wednesday weekly. Rev. St D. Acheson serves as district president. Featured speakers include Rev. Leonard A. Swisher from Ottumwa and Col. FLOG. Brown of Epworth Military Academy, Rev. F. B. Mossman of Morningside College, and Rev. J. J. Bushuel of Akona as district superintendent with Rev. O. BE. Johnson hosting in Swen City.
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Epworth
Swen City
Epworth League
Algena Histrict
St D. Acheson
Leonard A. Swisher
Ottumone
Col
Flog. Brown
Epworth Military Academy
Sp‘worth
Iowa
F. B. Mossman
Morningside College
Sioux City
J. J. Bushuel
Akgona
O. BE. Johnson
Swen
City
Rupture Expert to Visit Emmetsburg on Monday and Tuesday
A rupture expert, Mr. C F Reilich, will visit the Waverly Hotel in Emmetsburg on Monday and Tuesday, June 15 and 16, offering personalized, high grade appliances. He warns against mail or over the counter devices and promises visible improvement within weeks with proper fitting, for both new and longstanding cases.
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Emmetsburg
Jame
Waverly
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