Chautauqua booster urges action and lessons from past
Albert Barrett delivers lectures on war, peace, and internationalism drawing from his diverse career in education journalism and public speaking. The piece notes his experiences in Canada Mexico and on border issues and his work with the Carnegie Endowment to explore WWI's impact while urging community participation. Stock shipments resume post hog cholera with fifteen cars from Rolfe and Gilmore City aiding local economy as autos drain funds.
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Albert Barrett
Rolfe Chaulinton
New
Ming Columbia University
Tit
Leclattform
United
Mexico
Direc
Lyceum Bureau
University Mg
Aeer
Carnegie Endowment For Interal Peace
Barrett
Jean
North
Canada
Trett
Madero
Vitta
Wilson
Bryan
Sacramento
Rolfe
P. A. McCray
Chicago
Sioux City
M. T. Blessing
Joe Zimmerman
Frank Shimon
Geo
Short
Otto Alberts
Gilmore City
Big litter of pigs born in linotype metal furnace
The piece reports a linotype metal melting furnace producing 187 piglets in a single hatching without struggle. It notes the pigs are healthy and that parties with artificial teats should not apply, as the little ones have already been provided for.
County Camp for Boys at Lake Okoboji Seeks Delegations
The County Camp for boys at Lake Okoboji runs June 3 to 11 under state department management with six neighboring counties sending delegations. Activities include boating swimming fishing and athletic contests. The Older Boys Camp follows June 11 to 22. Fees are 6 dollars for county camp and 10 dollars for older boys camp, covering board boats and all privileges. Experts supervise to ensure safety and enjoyment.
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Lake Okoboji
State Department
Guy Smith and Esther Hansmann wed at Rockwell City
Guy Smith and Miss Esther Hansmann were married Wednesday April 21 at Rockwell City with Rev. Charles Elmer Chapler officiating. The couple will live on a Pocahontas county farm after a brief wedding trip to Cedar Falls. Esther Hansmann, daughter of Mrs. A Hansmann of Manson, previously taught domestic science at Rolfe schools.
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Guy Smith
Esther Hansmann
Rockwell City
Charles Elmer Chapler
M. BH
Martha
Chris Hansmann
Smith
A. Hansmann
Manson
Hansmann
Rolfe Schools
Guy
Pocahontas County
Cedar Falls
Senior Class Night and School Debates Highlight Local Notes
The Misses Lois Lighter and Olive Moffett hosted a lawn party for the Seniors with games and refreshments. Senior orations start next Thursday at 1 15 PM for three days, with two or three read daily. A Highth Grade debate on women’s suffrage is set for next Friday. Palmer Buttons awarded to Mabel Nelson, Paul Hansen, and Neva Johnson. The basket social raised about 103 dollars, boosting the athletic fund. In Plover, Rolfe beat the home team 12 to 0 as Ronald Wiewel struck out 21 batters and hit well.
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Lois Lighter
Olive Moffett
Gunderson
Miss Butler
Sutherland
Billy Taylor
Plover
Rolfe
Ronald Wiewel
Mrs Anderson Dies at Home of Parents in Rolfe
Mrs. Carl J. Anderson died this morning at her parents east of the city after a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held from the M. E. church Saturday afternoon. Obituary to follow later. Harry Coffin plays ball today with Mason City against Fort Dodge. C. W. Weeks bought the Boston Cafe in the Crahan building and plans a restaurant and grocery. opening soon for custom by Saturday. The Rolfe baseball team travels to Gilmore City to play. W A Brake, former piano contest organizer for Dobbs Shoe store, visited Rolfe this week. now with a Kansas City sales company.
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Carl J. Anderson
Whitmarsh
M. EB
Harry Coffin
Mason City
Fort Dodge
C. W. Weeks
Boston Cafe
Crahan Building
W. A. Brake
Dobbs
Rolfe
Kansas City
Rolfe High
Gilmore City High
Gilmore
Chariton
Ween
Wiewel P
Cumming
Seifert Sch
Peterson
McCray
Kirkpatrick
A. White
C. V. Wiley
AB McBride
Gilmore City
R. Weaver
Mulholland
Narrow escape in Gilmore City car accident injures Mrs Belt
Mrs A Belt narrowly escaped serious injury when two cars passed on a Gilmore City street. While crossing, she was struck by a Ford driven by Clarence Hogan and dragged several rods before stopping. She suffered severe contusions but no broken bones. Hogan, new to the car, expected her to move. All involved remained friends and unsettled by the incident. Architect Sterling of Sioux City has been overseeing house plans in Rolky this week.
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Gilmore City
A. Belt
Hogan
Banks Enforce Overdraft Prohibition Nationwide
The Comptroller of the Currency and the State Auditor orders require banks to settle overdrafts and stop the practice. Federal rules demand revenue stamps on overdraft checks to shield makers from penalties. Banks say the change is fair and believe customers will adapt without hardship. Signed by J H Brinkman VP and James Bruce Cashier.
The Merchant and The Community
A classic plea for the country merchant to embrace modern advertising and public-mindedness. It urges hustling, truthful stock, fair pricing, and local loyalty to keep money at home and build a thriving town economy. It stresses unity among merchants and active participation in community progress.
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Tran Creed
Ernest Bloom Named Superintendent of Rolfe Schools
Ernest D. Bloom is hired as superintendent for the Rolfe institution of learning starting next year. He arrives from Cedar Falls where he is doing postgraduate work and meets with the school board to finalize terms. Bloom previously led Hampton as principal and coached a noted track team, then served two to three years as Nashua superintendent. praised for qualifications, appearance, and congenial manner. He is a family man.
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Ernest D. Bloom
Rolfe Institution of Learning
Bloom
Cedar Falls
Hampton
Nashua
An Inspirational Week at Methodist Church Services
Miss Hinckle from Calcutta gave an outstanding address at the Annual Thank Offering Service of the W F M S Seminar. The Epworth League heard her talk and the Young Ladies F M Society was organized. The sermon on Jean Valjean featured Mrs. Irene Bartlett’s solo Face to Face. Next Sunday Rev Glenn Lauires will preach, followed by the Mpnorth League at 7 PM and a 8 PM talk on The Book of Job. The Lemon Orchestra provided fine music.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Burnette
Miss Hinckle
Calcutta
India
Irene Bartlett
Glenn ‘Lauires
Gilmore Cuy
Mpnorth League
Lemon Orchestra
Presbyterian Church Notes Joy to the World sermon
Rev. A. Z. McGogney D. D. preaches at usual morning hour on Joy to the World. Sabbath school follows morning service. P S C EL meets at 7 00. Evening service at 8 00 with the sermon Why I Believe in God.
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Presbyterian Church
A. Z. McGogney
D. D
Happily Wed: Miss Manguson and G H Sudiow
Miss Mabel Manguson of Rolfe and G H Sudiow of Burlington married at Fort Dodge Presbyterian Manse with Rev Hastings officiating. After the ceremony they visited Rolfe briefly then departed for Burlington where the groom works as a Western Union telegraph operator.
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Mabel Manguson
Rolfe
G. H. Sudiow
Burlington
Fort Dodge
Hastings
C. A. Manguson
Des .Moines
Western Union
Free Methodist Church Notes Prevailing Schedule
Mrs L H Gardner pastor outlines Sunday school at Green Valley school house at 10 00 A M preaching every two weeks May 2 service follows the Sunday school and again May 9 at 3 30 P M Pleasant View school house hosts 2 30 Sunday school service mothers invited.readable fragments preserve local church notices and appointment reminders
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Free Methodist Church
L. H. Gardner
Sundy
Green Valley
Pleasant View
Sale of M. E. Parsonage Extended Bid Closing
Arrangements completed for immediate delivery of the M. E. parsonage to the successful bidder. Closing bids extended to May 5 1915 with all bids conforming to the former notice. The notice urges local patronage and community business support.
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M. E
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BIG Wolfe
Chautauqua
Jeff
Chautaui
Iment Chautanqua
Sterling
Rolky
First National Bank
J. H. Brinkman
V.pres
State Savings Bank
James Bruce
Azuay
Irene Hitchcock Bartlett Bird Warbler
Methodist Church
Iowa
Mme
The
Lemon Family Orchestra
Irene Hitchcock Bartlett
Ernest Bloom
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