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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
5
J. M. King purchased a Ford from H. L. Bruett last week and now rides in style. L. N. Ellis states his stallion Iowa Dick will be kept at his home in North Laurens moving forward.
Dr. C. B. Tice of Sioux Rapids visited on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wheeler drove to Fort Dodge last Sunday but heavy rain damaged their car, forcing them to return by train.
Sadie Wigen visits Des Moines with friends while G W Strickland travels to Pocahontas with McNee and Gilchrist. G H Bunton from Atlantic tends land north of town and F E Tool and others attend K of P lodge in Rolfe. Residents share news of injuries family travel and farm events including a Top Notch Farm Meet invite and a Brown's Jewelry contest.
Mrs Fannie Hammill grand Conductress district Lecturer led a Tuesday school of instruction for the Eastern Star Chapter here. In the evening she inspected the work and refreshments followed a profitable and pleasant day. Hammill has served as District Instructor for four years and is well acquainted with the membership.
The Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting Thursday May 18 at 7 45 PM with a brief business session and strong attendance urged to discuss Memorial Sunday plans. The flower fund entertainment and luncheon, postponed due to the home talent play, will be rescheduled for the month's final meeting.
Steen Brothers report Hupmobiles sold to J G Fogerty Ole Ralle Gust Feldman and Brownlee of Mallard but cannot deliver yet due to car shortage. They expect a carload this week.
The Juggs Family delivers a cheerful comedy in Bringing up Father with Irish Dutch and French humor and lively music. Shows run Wednesday and Thursday May 12 and 18 with tickets from Aid members or Morgan's Drug Store. Admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.
Browns Jewelry Store advertises tuning services with specialty moderate prices and a satisfaction guarantee. Phone contact listed as 25.
Seed corn pure bred Silver King from prize seed. L E Ferguson 34 miles north of Laurens. Phone 2 on 24. Buff Orpington eggs 50 cents per setting. W C Larson. For sale or trade three Shetland ponies buggy and harness. Also motorcycle Rambler Roadster. B L Allen. Expert tailor and cleaner. M Hakes & Co Buff Rock eggs 50 cents per setting. Phone 7 onl7. Justus Gustafson 45-4. Clear Quill and Pillsbury's Best Flour Bran Middlings and Alfalfa meal. Calf and pig meal from Blatchfords. Wonder poultry tonic to cure cholera and gapes. Get them at Flour and Feed Store. We pay the highest market price for cream. B L Saum.
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