Circle No 1 Hosts May Day Tea And Bible Circle
Arrowettes John and Henry Kirchner leave Tuesday evening for Kankakee to visit their mother during hard times. Circle No 1 of the M B Kensington to entertain. A May Day gathering is planned at church parlors on Wednesday afternoon May 1 with a cordial invitation to all. An Eastern Star meeting Friday evening will feature a varied program. Thompson Bros seek weigh checks from a corn theft. Hats sale at Cora Richardson's Hat Shop in Rolfe Friday and Saturday. The thermometer hit 14 above zero, ice forms up to a half inch. Grade program at the school auditorium tomorrow evening. Fortnightly Club hosted by Mr and Mrs W R Rogers. attendance down due to counter attractions but those present enjoyed the evening. The Rogerses are noted as royal entertainers.
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M. B. Kensington
Eastern Star
Thompson Bros
Cora Richardson
Rolfe
Weatherman
W. R. Rogers
Mrs. Rogers
Memorial Day Committees Named by W R C
The W R C met Tuesday afternoon and appointed Memorial Day committees. Speaker C H Moon. Finance C M Webb. Program Rev R D Behlin. Vocal Music Mrs Lulu White. Band Rev C B Burnette. Decorating W R B and C Rolfe will observe the day in keeping with the times.
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W. R.C
C. H. Moon
C. M. Webb
R. D. Behlin
Lulu White
Burnette
W. RB
C. ‘Rolfe
Big Day in Gilmore City With Community Sing
The Gilmore City Community Choral Club hosts a Sunday concert on April 28 at 3 pm in the opera house. Iowa legislator J B Weaver will address the audience, joined by the Fort Dodge Girls High School Glee Club, Rolfe ladies quartet, and two Gilmore City musicians. A reading titled The Poor Dago Man and various Italian, patriotic, and sacred selections will be performed. attendees from nearby areas are invited with overflow seating planned if needed.
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Gilmore City Community Choral Club
Opera House
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
Girls’ High School Glee Club
Fort Dodge
5. Carmichael
Rolfe
Gilmore City
Home Demonstration Meetings Gain County Support
The home demonstration movement expands across the county with towns showing strong support. Miss Jordan from the Ames Extension Department will lead meetings later in the week to explain the program and organize a home demonstration agent, with Rolfe hosting Saturday April 27 at 3 p.m.
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Jordan
Ames
Rolfe
War Savings Drive urged as Iowa faces shortfall
The week between April 29 and May 5 is set for an intensive War Savings and Thrift Stamp drive in Iowa. Iowa aims for 48 million dollars in 1918 with a week’s target of 1 million dollars, urging every person to buy at least 20 dollars. The note emphasizes national duty, mentions lepers in Molokai buying stamps, and quotes the need to support the war effort against Germany.
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U. S
Yowa
Iowa
Rolfe
Towa
C. H. Moon
Byron G. Boos
Molokai
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Pikertown Sunday School Notes
About twenty five of the community's youths met at the A Simonson home for choir practice Tuesday evening. A rehearsal is planned at the school house next Sunday afternoon with hopes for a larger turnout. Bring Cindgren song books. Attendance last Sunday was modest but encouraging for a starter. A special treat is coming soon. don't miss it.
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A. Simonson
Flag Day Urges May 1 Display of Old Glory in Rolfe
In a 1918 notice from Mayor Jows C. H. Moon Rolfe urges nationwide display of the flag May 1 to honor the Manila Bay victory under Admiral Dewey. The call links patriotism to local duty as citizens are urged to unfurl the flag at homes and businesses. The piece notes Senate debate over word choice, praising lawmakers for vigilance.
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Manilla Bay
Admiral Newey
Rolfe
Jows
PUGH'S IOWA LETTER Foresees Sheriff Nomination Fight
The letter by C. C. Pugh with John MacVicar and John Griffin as sheriff candidates signals a heated local contest. It predicts the battle will hinge on these two, both described as capable fighters with broad support, making the nomination race the hottest part of the campaign.
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John MacVicar
John Griffin
Sherif
Border Patrol Encounters Fire Amid Monotony of Patrols
Footage describes sporadic shooting from across the border affecting patrols. The report notes lost time and mentions soldiers onboard, indicating tensions and disruptions in border duties.
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Porvengie
Mai
Eng Ps
War talk and agricultural notes cross paths in a single column
The piece argues that future trouble could arise in Mexico if tactics do not change, cites war as a potential direct confrontation, and shifts to agricultural notes praising seed varieties like Wealthy apples and Delicious apples. It calls for feeding Belgium with 3 million bushels of wheat and condemns German brutality toward occupied populations.
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Mexico
Worth County Victory Drive Sets War Effort Record
The report highlights Worth County exceeding two hundred percent in the Third Liberty Loan drive with early success and devoted work by local workers led by Holstor EB. K. Pitman of The Northwood Anchor. The piece contrasts stern patriotism with social tensions over bread mandates and notes strong Iowa-wide support.
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Worth County
Holstor EB. K. Pitman
Northwood
Iowa
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