Remarkable Civil War Pioneers Bridge and Log Boat Efforts
A pioneer company describes scarce supplies and makeshift ferries on a bayou front. Detailing boat building, ox teams, and a camp kitchen, the narrative notes Negro drivers aiding teams, logs and lumber flow, and dangers from enemy movement near the levee while a river campaign unfolds. The account closes with church fundraising and community remarks by Pastor Walter Zartman and C F Smith appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sellars
Iaw
Grant
Kinney trouble sparks community club organized
Local tensions around Kinney escalate as community members form a new club to address concerns. Organizers emphasize unity and collective action to improve conditions in the neighborhood.
Iowa Farmers Speak On Consolidation In Capper’s Farmer
The article reports 1412 Iowa farmers answering a survey on consolidated rural schools. It highlights that 88 percent said no change back, 87 percent of long bus riders saw more advantages, and 670 of 905 respondents noted higher land values. Shell Rock district organized in 1915 reflects broader patterns.
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Florence L. Clark
Capper
Towa
Hodges
Iowa
Shell Rock Consolidated
Shell Rock
Consoli
Surprise Birthday Party At Flickinger Home
Mrs. Barbara Flickinger hosted a surprise 59th birthday party three miles north of town. Guests enjoyed music and lunch after gifts were presented to the honoree. Attendees included Elizabeth Flickinger, W A Flickinger of Fort Wayne, Chicago families, Drew families, Burgoon and Gusler households, Sonneberg of Fort Wayne, and Clare Grotrian of Maples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Flickinger
Elizabeth Flickinger
W. A.flickinger
Ft. Wayne
E. Flickinger
Chicago
Alta Drew
Roanoke Residents Form Community Improvement Association
About 75 business men and Roanoke area residents met at the Masonic hall to organize a permanent association. D A Wasmuth outlined plans. by laws were adopted. The club aims to boost and improve the community for all citizens, not just business men, with monthly meetings on the first Tuesday at 6:30 PM and a dinner funded by each member. Officers elected include President Roy H Davidson and Vice President Harry AL Dinius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Masonic Hall
Ladies Aid Society
The
United Brothern Church
D. A. Wasmuth
Roy
H. “Davidson
Harry
AL -Dinius
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G. F. Byrer
W. Z. Roberts
Huntington
Walter
Zartman
Epworth
Wesley Chapel
C. F. Smith
C. Emery Smith
America
Kinney
Hack
Mrs. Flickinger
Mickie
AME
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ORY
J. H. York
A.C Koontz
A. L. Blum
W. F Wake
E.B. Smith
H. A. Pond
Arden McCoy
R. H. Davidson
V. B. Patten
P. A. Patten
Wasmuth
Elmer Zent
Jesse .Zent
Longsdorf
Dinius
McFadden
D.A
A. A. “Richards
Ernest McNamara
D. EE. Richards
N. E.richards
Grover
Reddin
Jno
Ke, Smith
John Shank
E. Yahne
Geo. Blum
Paul
Haller ST
Douglass
Settlemyre
Mith. M
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Ontz
Senate
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