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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
4
A Des Moines department store ran a page advertisement last week urging support for Wilson and his peace policy. The ad featured prominent images of the president and proclaimed that business, laboring men, and common people all want peace, asserting no president has had stronger backing for his peace plans.
The piece argues party labels carry little weight with voters who seek alignment with beliefs and issues. It centers on the liquor question as the decisive factor, noting candidates are already labeled wet or dry and that dodging the issue will invite strong backlash.
A speaker urged clear, honest positions on the saloon question for candidates next year, arguing no voter will back any man who cannot prove support for the institution. The emphasis was on presenting a definite stance above all other issues to secure votes.
The Laurens Woman's Club hosted a June 28 banquet inviting the Mayor, Commercial Club, and civic leaders to support buying land north of the North Western depot for a city park. Members formed a three person committee to canvass for contributions and received broad community support, large and small donations welcomed.
A banquet featured refined tables adorned with roses and ferns as Mrs. G. T. Johnson announced the club's future plans. The Mayor, Mr. Vance, Rev. Henry, and Hon. F. C. Gilchrist praised the project and urged development into a beauty spot. The deal closed with the club purchasing the land for a city park.
The piece notes that bears fish with remarkable patience and dexterity. A bear lies motionless on an overhanging bank with keen eyes on the water waiting for salmon or trout. When a fish surfaces the bear snaps it up, tossing it onto the bank before gulping it down.
A reader notes that placing the telephone transmitter against the chest still carries the voice. Holding the chest against the transmitter can transmit sound as effectively as speaking into the mouth when using a desk instrument. The chest wall vibrates with the voice and carries the sound through the line.
Observers note weaker gravity above areas once raised into mountains, suggesting lighter crust beneath. If general, this could reveal where ancient ranges once stood, with France and the Bordeaux parallel cited as example due to gravity dips. Similar effects are seen on southern Russian plains.
A Persian king’s son Cyrus the younger survived a death sentence after a soothsayer’s prophecy. Raised by a shepherd, his youth revealed remarkable military and hunting prowess. He eventually dethroned his grandfather, confirming the prediction.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lee Harshbarger northwest of town last Thursday. Mr and Mrs George Gray of Ireton visit Mrs E R Satterlee and family as Gray builds the Satterlee cottage. Dr F P Bellinger of Council Bluffs and his brother T D Bellinger were here after his Chicago medical stay. C R Swanson attended a Swede wedding in Boxholm. Norma Gilchrist returns from Lansing Michigan to vacation with her mother and sisters in Pocahontas. Plover reports Mrs Roy Brock former Florence Hutson died leaving a three day old baby.
Fred Frevert shut his movie theater last night with a full house as his federal license had expired and he declined to renew. He ran a good show house but sees no future for two houses in the town of this size. No plans have been announced.
Mrs J E Clanton returned from Des Moines where she had been at her sister Edith Galleher’s bedside. Edith recently underwent an operation and has shown marked improvement since.
A large delegation spent Sunday at the Lakes. Car troubles arose on a muddy stretch near Marathon. Robert Fullerton and family enjoyed a visit to Sac City and the local chautauqua. Paullina Times recounts a farmer sent to a store with five items and, after a cigar break, recalled the missing one as cabbage.
Word from Rolfe Arrow says Don C Kent lieutenant of the 51st Battalion Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Forces has sailed from Montreal with about 500 western Canada volunteers for an unknown destination, likely England or France. Friends await news on the front as unseasoned troops may not immediately see action. The Canadians, drilled and fit for service, are expected to perform well wherever sent.
The Church of Christ reports a sunny Sunday with 93 in Bible School 25 in Y P S C E and crowds at morning and evening worship. Union services with Methodist friends praised and a Triangle Club gathering at the Kern home with a lesson study contest. Next Lord's Day features Bible School at 10 and a sermon by Mr Henry at 11.
Last Sunday morning the Methodist Episcopal Church held service among scaffolding and a union service occurred at the Christian Church at night. Epworth League Convention at Spirit Lake described as the best in the district history. It urged youth involvement and value beyond superficiality. Next Sunday morning will be the
Announcement invites all who have joined or will join the church to attend a full connection service with baptism provisions. Next Sunday July 11 is Chautauqua day with the Sunday school marching to the large tent for union services. No church services that day. Mid week meeting remains scheduled Wednesday evening.
The notice invites attendance at a Lonworth parish with a 7 p m Sunday service and an 8 p m sermon. All are welcome to attend each service and participate in the church program.
Travel promotion offering maps booklets and complete information on the Great North Woods lake country Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Minnesota fishing and resort districts. Request details from Chicago and North Western Railway ticket agents.
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