Havelock Happenings Chronicle Local Visits and Passings
Sam Hyatt of Pocahontas and Roy Wykolfff of Emmetsburg visited Havelock Sunday. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Geo Johnson died Sunday. Dozens of residents including Margaret Hilton Ruma Edge Wade Holt and G A Gruver visited Pocahontas Laurens Rolfe Fort Dodge and Laurens for business and social activity. Max Brenton returned from Camp Grant and Harry Hilton bought a new Overland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hyatt
Pocahontas
Roy Wykolfff
Emmetsburg
Havelock
Joe Allen
Margaret Hilton
Ruma Edge
Wade Holt
G. A. Gruver
Laurens
Harry Hilton
Geo. Johnson
Dick Reents
Irvin Johnson
Alert
Sandvig
Robi Womack
Baby
Frank Flynn
Rolfe
G. A. Grover
Inex Barber
Sacred Heart
Minn
Tom Hdge
Henry Gruver
Ben Hawkins
Oscar Johnson
Otto Dreeke
Lakefield
Seybold Claussen
Fort Dodge
Hank Sroufe
Bert Hilton
Plover
Emma Edge
Inez ‘Barber
A. F. Mick
Max Brenton
Camp Grant
Ill
Rhinehart
Dewy Vote
Mabel Peterson
W. P. McIntire
Clarence Vote
Barbery Threatens Wheat Across Pocahontas County
The article warns that at least 1,500 acres of wheat in Pocahontas County are at risk from black rust if common barbery shrubs are allowed to grow in lawns. It cites 1916 losses of 110 million dollars in the U S and urges eradicating barbery to curb the fungus. suggests the Japanese barbery as a safe substitute and urges prompt removal of the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
United States
Jonce
Willard and Fulton Consider Western Front Bout
The text notes Willard and Fulton might switch to fighting in France. It predicts fewer rounds but high interest if staged there. It asserts Germany sacrifices lives for land, implies long war pressures, and urges stronger U.S. aid to prevent future German losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Willard
Fulton
France
Germany
Marine Corps Letter From Quantico Seeks to Spur War Drive
A Quantico letter dated April 9 1918 praises The Arrow readership for war spirit and finance efforts. SGV Eugene Lighter notes Marines training under Canadian artillery supervision and plans to join an April 15 camp, highlighting Marine recruit standards and the desire to send a division to new front sectors. He fondly recalls home and signs with warm regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantico
Barney
The
Arrow
Rolfe
Jin
England
France
Sam
U. S
Washington
Daniels
Hauing
Hecht Artillery
Atlantic
Marine Officers’ Training Camp
Marine Corps
Uncle Sam
SGV
Soy Beans Offered for War Emergency Experiments
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station offers 1200 bushels of free soy seed for Iowa farmers to plant in three experiments. J Buchanan distributes seed for setups requiring 1/4 acre or 1 acre, with inoculation and methods to determine best planting practices. Send requests to Ames or Pocahontas with twenty five cents per experiment for inoculating material. Also praises Captain Roosevelt for his front line service and its national impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. Buchanan
Towa
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Pocahontas
Sell Chickens Gradually After May First Closed Season
The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers to sell poultry gradually after May 1 when the federal closed season on hens ends. Avoid glutting markets to prevent food losses and help ensure stable demand as green food becomes plentiful and egg demand remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
No clear headline but call for balance in spending and saving
The text argues Americans face a choice between saving and spending, urging a sensible middle path to keep business moving while meeting demand for savings. It calls for prudent fiscal habits and suggests a need for decisive judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Bids For Grading Notice Des Moines Township Iowa
The board of trustees of Des Moines township Pocahontas county Iowa invites bids for road grading per county specifications. Township provides grader. Bids due by noon April 20 1918. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Watson Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Des Moines
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Watson
Bids Sought for School Ground Grading in Desa Moines District
Independent District of Desa Moines township will receive bids on grading the grounds around the school building in the said district until noon of April 22 1918. Right to reject any or all bids is reserved. 513 W S Watson Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desa Moines
W.S. Watson
Special School Election in Rolfe Iowa April 29 1918
Notice of a special election in the Independent School District of Rolfe Pocahontas Iowa to be held April 29 1918 at F A Malcolms office Rolfe from 1 to 6 pm. Voters will decide on issuing bonds of 10000 dollars to complete and equip a new school building. Secretary J H Brinkman signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Iowa
F. A. Malcolm
Board of Directors
J. H. Brinkman
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. H. Reents
Matthew of
Bert Bourett
Sora
Ford
Rolfe Auto Company
Archie Roosevelt
Edison
the Consolidated
Mr. Farmer
Buxham & Haskin Mason Contractors
Rolfe, Iowa
T. E. Patterson, Rolfe
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