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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
Local notes report Alicia Olson on the sick list and various visits. Iverson Grocery advertises fruits at low prices and a sale on summer dress goods. L Schlanbusch & Son promote hats and carpets. Community updates include Mr and Mrs Olson visiting Ben Swenson, Jacob Erickson returning from New Mexico, and stock shipments by O M Anenson and Joseph Duea.
A severe Monday thunderstorm struck nearby, ripping through farms east of town. J P Helland Kon lost a 65 ton hay barn, granary, and machinery, with total damages around 8000 dollars and only 1200 dollars insured. Lightning also damaged cottonwood, oats, cattle, trees, and knocked about one hundred telephones out of commission.
Arrangements are made for a separate automobile entrance at the north of the Chautauqua grounds with police protection. This allows cars to park and depart without molestation, keeping the main entrance clear and reducing traffic risk for farmers and visitors.
Jacobson and Thompson finished a cement residence on I. Shafland's farm east of town last week and will immediately start building a new home on QO. H. Holland's land north of town.
Iowa mourns as senior Senator William B. Allison dies suddenly at 1 33 PM after a brief illness. Born March 2 1829 near Ashland Ohio, he moved to Dubuque in 1857 and was elected to the Senate in 1872, serving continually. He was highly respected in both state and national circles, a powerful and influential figure trusted by Republicans and Democrats alike.
The Sto ry county veterans hold their annual reunion in Slater Iowa on August 13 and 14 with a cordial welcome planned for the “boys of 61.” Addresses will be given by W F Harned Rev T E Thureson Hon W J Veneman Hon Oley Nelson and Mrs Anna B Winslow among others. A strong program includes singing band music a drum corps and various events.
The Iowa Auditor of State approves Roland Savings Bank of Roland Iowa for full compliance with incorporation laws and required paid up capital. First Board of Directors is named N E Waugh Olavus O Donhowe John O Anderson M J Jorgenson Jonas Christian I I Henryson and H N Donhowe with the document dated July 16 1908 in Des Moines.
The Commercial Club committee on public entertainment announces a Labor Day program for farmers and town folk with games including a ball game or two, tug of war, farm product competition, lectures on farm topics, music, and a merry go round. It promises activities for all ages.
The Nevada Journal reports that during a hot day last week George Williams and Howard Ersland were shocking cats when Ersland felt faint and fell. His companion dragged him to shade, a rig was called, and he was taken to town where medical aid revived him.
A few representatives of the young peoples societies met at Story City last week to arrange a joint meeting of all the young peoples societies in the Central Town circuit of the Norwegian Synod. The event is set for Friday, September 18 with Prof. Howe of St. Paul invited as principal speaker. The program includes music and addresses. The convention aims to form a permanent organization and hold three meetings each fall.
Notice states the dental parlors will be closed from Saturday morning until Tuesday evening. All interested parties are asked to please bear this in mind for planning purposes.
A vintage drug ad promising Pineules as a kidney remedy with an 80 day trial and $1 price. It claims direct action on kidneys and relief from backache, rheumatic pains, and bladder trouble, and says it invigorates the entire system. Sold by Etna Drug Co.
Mr and Mrs C Brackney and family came up from Clemons Grove last Saturday for a few days visit at the Odne Howen, Louis Larson and Mrs G W Larson homes.
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