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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
A garbled excerpt references a plan for a hat attack and a character named Lorrper, with mentions of war, foes, and a sense of unease. The legible words suggest emotions of threat and uncertain outcomes amid conflict.
The text presents garbled, partial phrases about themes, speculation, and unnamed people. It mentions war context, training, and references to individuals such as Lauren, Rita, and others in a disjointed, non-coherent manner.
Methodist Episcopal Church reports a pleasing worship and sermon attended by many. A fall attendance is noted as plans begin for the new rent West street. Ladies meet Saturday afternoon with Esther Queen. pastor to attend a meeting with others at Spencer Friday.
Public warning outlines the handling of affidavits supporting exemption claims under new ice regulations. It notes verification steps, authenticity concerns and potential penalties for false statements. The report mentions individuals and organizations involved, including references to Westend company and Minneapolis, with attention to legal compliance and procedural deadlines.
Washington report shows W Chers and President of the Federal Sugar Refining company charging the Food Administration with creating a sugar shortage. Hoover defends actions and accuses Spreckels of seeking to undermine the Food Administration for personal gain.
For sale Majestic range lightly used six months in excellent condition contact A. C. Sweetman at phone 152-20. Also for sale lots in Laurens including Lot 1 2 8 4 in blocks 5 and 4 plus a 4 room house barn and good well on Allen's addition. J. A. Whitamn property inquiry at Stace Bank for terms.
The Des Moines Register is promoted as the best paper for farmers and is delivered on rural routes the same morning it is printed. The ad states the paper is the only morning newspaper in Central Iowa. Price listed as 4.6.
Fragmented OCR lists various sales and notices including livestock Purebred Hogs Jersey hogs and other goods. Mentions people names such as Shaner Fok, Dor Weber and locations like Oreton and Tand with dates and prices implied.
For sale a 120 acre sere farm near Laurens. The listing mentions a bar Ka and references Ludwig Johnsen in connection with the property. Details are fragmentary and uncertain about ownership or exact location.
An annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Oreng is planned for a date in December. The meeting will elect officers for the year and address dispatch business as needed before W. A. McNee.
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