Chautauqua Program Promises Notable Speakers and Music
A detailed preview of the upcoming Chautauqua session highlights notable figures such as Victor Murdock and Harriette Gunn Robertson, with plans for diverse programs. Lecturers Lena Sadler and William Sadler, along with George Colby and Chancellor H. A. Buchtel, are emphasized for engaging talks and performances. The edition urges readers to join the event, noting potential date adjustments in July and the prospect of a final season.
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Seaig Tg
Centauqua
Pavete
Oyer
Chautauqua
Altho
Victor Murdock - Murdock
Republic of China
Victor -Murdock
Con
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Ivery
Jc Coast
Harriette Gunn Robertson Robertson
Reese
Fwrthal
George Colby
Colby
Redpath
Chicago Daily News
Daily News
Chicago
America
Drngle
H. A. Buchtel
Buchtel
Pithe University of Denver
tWe Imow
Gover
Middle West
Qatate
Colorado
University of Denver
Anc
Baby Week Observed in Rolfe May Third to Fifth
The Rolfe community plans a larger Baby Week May 3 to 5 with Dr Adele Kimball Groening in charge. Judging and exhibits run the first two days, May 4 offers a lecture to mothers and prizes for winning babies, with no entrance fee to emphasize public service. The event aims to provide expert post exam advice to mothers, backed by the Women’s Club and local effort.
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United States
Rolfe
Womans’ Club
Adele Kimball Groening
Womans Club to Present Colored Iowa Slides at The Scenic
The Womans Club and Greater Iowa Association present 108 colored stereopticon views of Iowa at The Scenic on Saturday April 21 at 2 30. A club member will narrate a descriptive story. Admission is 5 cents to fund slide expenses.
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Womans’ Club
Greater Iowa Association
Iowa
America
Commonwealth
Leland McIntire Enlists in Navy Hospital Service
W Leland McIntire went to Fort Dodge and volunteered for Uncle Sam. He passed final exam, was accepted, and ordered to report in Chicago to join recruits. He chose the hospital service of the navy, suited by his care for the sick and interest in surgery.
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W. Leland McIntire
Fort Dodge
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Navy
Fixing Up The Sidewalks In Town
A. A. Richmond and Dad Wilcox patch sidewalks to remove roughness. The note cites a recent suit ruling that while nature’s ice is not a liability if surfaces are smooth, damaged walks endanger pedestrians and expose both town and property owners to liability. The writer urges widespread repairs to prevent damages and costly suits.
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A. A. Richmond
Dad” Wilcox
Rolfe
Card of Thanks from Mrs. J. B. Struthers
Mrs. J. B. Struthers expresses gratitude for letters cards and flowers received during her stay in the M. E. hospital at Des Moines. She credits them with aiding her speedy recovery. American farmers are mobilising for the new spring drive.
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M. EB
Des Moines
J. B. Struthers
Auto Crash Near Guy Graham Place Ends Without Injuries
Last Sunday evening Ed Shelgren driving a Mitchell Six collided with a Chevrolet from Havelock near the Guy Graham place west of town. Dense road smoke from a bonfire obscured visibility. both drivers claimed they were on their respective sides. Parties settled their own damages. no injuries reported.
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Ed Shelgren
Guy Graham Place
Havelock
Howreys
Missionary Wall Fundraiser and Endowment Drive
The Methodist church pastor led a missionary sermon and sold stones worth 1 to 60 dollars to raise about 400 for a church benevolence wall. The drive seeks 758 to complete the goal with a note on the endowment fund for aged preachers. A prayer meeting and quarterly conference are announced with subscription calls.
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Iowa Methodist Conference
Fort Dodge
McDonald
Uts
Mrs Alfred Gadd Dies After Long Illness at St Johns Sioux City
Mrs. Alfred Gadd died April 18 1917 at St Johns hospital Sioux City following a year of illness including seven months in bed cancer of the spine. Alma Moore born February 3 1872 in Guthrie county Iowa moved to Pocahontas county at fourteen and married Alfred Gadd February 24 1890 at Rolfe. She leaves husband son Orris daughter Tone and many relatives with deep memories of a cheerful devoted mother and neighbor. Funeral held at the Methodist church Rev C Le Burnette spoke and Clinton cemetery burial followed.
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Alfred Gadd
St. John's Hospital
Sioux City
St. John’s Hospital
Angels of Mercy
Mr. Gadd
Alma Moore
Guthrie County
Iowa
Thomas and
Martha Moore
Pocahontas County
Rolfe
Orris
Tone
Lfe
Methodist Church
C. le Burnette
Clinton Cemetery
Clarence Gadd
Gadd
Higbee Of Harvard Juniors Stage Effort Raises Funds
The Harvard Juniors presented a play last Friday to a good sized audience but the School Bulletin failed to cover it. The Juniors earned praise for their first production and added a little over $30 to the stage fund from their effort.
Fonda Wins Debating Championship of Northern Iowa
Fonda High School debaters defeated Anamosa to win northern Iowa state contest and earn a shot at the southern champion in Iowa City. For the second straight year they reached the state contest, after a streak of twelve wins in a row and thirty four of thirty six judges votes. The Fonda team members are Clarence Snyder Frank Patty and Joe B Tye.
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Anamosa
Fonda High School
Iowa
Iowa City
Fonda
Clarence’ Snyder
Prank Patty
Joe B. Tye
Poeshontas County
Corn Club Movement Boosts Yields and Community
A Pocahontas County county-wide club effort links farmers and civic groups to raise corn yields. Iowa boys clubs averaged 64 bushels per acre last year, with Pocahontas reporting 81 to 84 bushels. The piece urges county youths to enroll, write to leaders, and begin planting soon.
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Iowa
Pocahontas County
Chas. Halder
W. B. Holliday
Pocahontas
Grace D. Bradshaw
HW. C
Iowa State College
Ames
Notice to Contractors for Rolfe Cement Crossings Bids
Sealed bids will be received by the Clerk of the Incorporated Town of Rolfe until 6:00 P M Monday May 7 for the construction of cement crossings as the city may need for the year. Walks to be laid per standard construction ordinances and bids on a square foot basis.
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Rolfe
G. Boos
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