Decoration Day Plans by Ireton G R and W R C
The G R and Ladies of the W R C plan to honor fallen soldiers with a Decoration Day program. Rev J A Edwards will address attendees and local citizens will participate in placing graves and tributes. Discussions include county wide toll line proposals to reduce costs and start construction as soon as material is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Edwards
Soldi
Treton Nevers
Berg
G. R
W. BR. 7
Sion
O& T
Union Association Me
Smith
Celebration of six years will fete July fourth event
A town committee led by Nie and L D Maynard plans a two day celebration for the nation’s birthday. The event aims to resemble a midsummer carnival with patriotic setting, carnival company, and numerous amusements.
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Vlothe
Tre
Busis
Ireta
Nie
L. D. Maynard
H.W. Black
Ede
Henneich Wera
Hawarden Notes Cover Memorial Day and Local Happenings
Hawarden G A R to observe Memorial Day. Rock Valley meat markets consolidate. Hawarden resident L T Benty plans a handsome new home. Hull bee keeper Fred Hall records strong winter colonies. Granville groom Mike Fischer married last week and underwent appendicitis surgery. 200 acre Matt Hoffman farm near Alton sold to Louis Nolte for 879 per acre. Thos Rowan returns to Ireland after fifty years. Hawarden funeral ends for Harold Nash after appendicitis surgery. Vander Ploeg sells Sioux Center furniture stock to KR. Jongeward. Hospers town hall jail and tool shed to be sold May 19 with a cement-block building project planned. Hawarden baseball opens season against Alton. local talent touted as semi professionals. Excursion rates to North Western Line annual meeting in Springfield to be offered June 1 to inclusive. Evans brothers and racehorse connections noted with sires and records referenced.
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Hawarden
Rock Valley
L. T. Benty
Hawerden
Fred Hall
Hull
Mike Fiseh
Granville
Matt Hoffman
Alton
Louis Nolte
Thos.Rowan
Ireland
Harold Nash
J.E. Nash
Merchant Vander Ploeg
Sioux Center
KR. CO. Jongeward
Ireton schools name Bradley principal for next year
At a board meeting of the independent school district of Ireton Prof J J Bradley of Fairfax D D was elected principal for the coming year replacing Rev F Hacuum who declined re election. Bradley a 33 year old state university Iowa City graduate and former Fairfax principal is married. Miss Bessie McClenahan Drake University graduate was chosen assistant principal, focusing on Latin and English.
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Ireton
J. J. Bradley
Fairfax
F. Hacuum
Bradley
Bessie McClenahan
Drake University
Des Moines
McClenahan
Minnie Carpenter
Bertha Bruneskill
Edith Fosburg
Margaret Overhalger
Carter Wins Contract to Lay Gas Mains on Main Street
Treton Nten to hire twelve workers for Union Gas Co project once materials arrive in two weeks. Mr Carter plans to employ local labor, starting within five weeks, with pipes arriving from factory soon. Contract covers Main Street from First to Fifth, extending seven blocks, and includes connections on cross streets.
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Uatter
Tretornachine
Union Gas Co
Carter
Ireton
L.satterlee
Fifth Street
McKesver
Morningside
Main Street
Five Soldiers Killed At Earthquake Scene Report
A letter to Mrs Belle Donnell from her brother Frank Foulk describes the San Francisco earthquake at the Presidio. He details bunkroom chaos, a collapsing chimney killing five, widespread destitution, looting, and a promise that his artillery battery will enter active service, possibly heading to the Philippines.
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Belle Donnell
Frank Foulk
Presidio
San Francisco
Buble
Rock
Aother
Crail
Northwestern Towa Veteran Reunion in Hawarden June 27 28 20
Hawarden hosts the Northwestern Towa Veteran Association encampment with noted speakers from Towa Minnesota and South Dakota. Grounds and campfires free. daytime and evening programs planned on the banks of the Big Sioux. Comrades urged to attend for a June outing and old comrades stories. GF. Tn Commander WE. West Adjutant.
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Northwestern
Towa Veteran Association
Hawarden
Towa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Big Sioux
WE. West
Weill Endeavor to Raise Funes
Sawarden residents hold special meetings next Sunday in March. Rev. A B Gilbert pastor. President W S Lewis of Morningside College will preach in the morning and lecture in the evening. Special vocalists and one orchestra to provide music.
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Sawarden
A.B. Gilbert
W. 8. Lewis
Morningside College
J Sherman Reports Farm Losses At Five Per Cent
J Sherman notes further farm losses, recording a five percent rate on crops. The brief outlines economic strain facing local agriculture and notes broader market pressures impacting yields.
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J. Sherman
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Ireton G. A. R. and
W. RC
Sid
Fiore
Hospers
North Western
Chicago & North-Western
Bol Evans
Bob Lockhaart
Breton Lows
CREA
Ad. Bradley
State University
Wi. W
Sioux City
North-Western
Chivego
North-Western Boy
Bob Lockheart
H. Fi. Smith
Treton Nten
N. W. Veteran's Association
Weill
Funes
Viotho
Auslin
GO Coort
Arkansas
Citeagy Ca Stare
E. Victho
Lhox Soda
Eaus Tomatoes
Azp Eee
KF. W. Marienau
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