Local Notes and Visits spread through Colfax and surrounds
Dates and names fill a Colfax area page as residents visit relatives while others leave for travels. The item lists Mrs J B Schnug, Nora, Anna Vaughn visiting Sulphur Springs, Mary Jarvis at her son's country home, and Anna Bits seeking family time. It also mentions schoolyard partners, a moving picture showing The Beast of Berlin, local social calls by Ward Ferguson and Ward Fardley, and farm activity with Cornwell purchasing a Clarke barn and Whitney relocating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Colfax
Olmstead
J. B. Schnuginga
Nora
Holmgren
Shimon
George
Taylor
Lon
Igo Brandt
Id Bitters
Sulpher Springs
Anna Vaughn
Ward Fardley
Mrs
Colfax, Ia
Mes
Gist
Amilies
Ritchey Buys Hille Bungalow in Northeast Town
F. M. Ritchey purchases the H. A. Hille bungalow in the northeast part of town and will take possession September 1. The Ritchey family expects a fine little home. Murrill Carroll, ambulance corps, has been moved from Fort Logan to Fort Sam Houston but expects assignment elsewhere since ambulance units are not trained at Ft. Sam Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Ritchey
H. A. Hille
Ritchey
Murrill Carroll
Fort Logan
Colo
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Ft. Sam Houston
Silks Show Low Bid at Two Fifty Per Yard
Auction notes state silks sell at a minimum price of two dollars and fifty cents per yard. Wash silks are advertised at the same minimum, with no higher bid listed in the early sale listing.
Social week end travels and visits cited in local notes
Miss Bessie Joie returns home after visiting J. B. Totlitte. Nell Ratcliff visits her brother Will at Rea Oak and friends in Logan Iowa. Lilian Kellner leaves for Austin Minnesota for a rest week. Mr and Mrs Roa Jokee visit at A Montgomery and J T Cant homes. Mrs tontithy at Monte romery toothhs of Cher. teon. Daleide back from Forest City after Lutheran conference. A rain event noted. MAJESTIC DEMONSTRATION officials to manage week schedule. LB. Marrewn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Joie
J.B. Totlitte
Nell Ratcliff
Will
Rea Oak
Logan
Iowa
Lilian Kellner
Dr. Siefkin
Austin
Minn
Myr
Roa
Okee
Waolk
A. Montgomery
J. T. Caant
Monte Romery
Cher
Teon
Daleeide
Forest City
Dee New Providence
Towa
Nellie Bowen
Colorado
Carrie Knierem
M Windruff
Humboldt
Tviden
H. P. Schoonover
C. M. Nichols
Esther Smith
Perry Lanning
George Lanning
Camp Dodge
Hany. Lanning
Mate Taylor
Livermore
A. E. Dickey
J. Sheldon
Harp Daniels
Mothers of France Respond to American Soldiers Letters
A translated French note from Madame M. Rabban at 1 Rue Dunant in Vanves expresses gratitude for American soldiers who left homes to aid France. She says mothers feel a deep bond through shared sacrifice and asks to correspond, signing with respect and salutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooirow Wilson
Mothers of
France
Woodrow Walson
Washington
Alasto
War Work Council aids troop trains to camps
The War Work Council of the State Committee notes county secretaries aiding 38 troop trains to camps. A train with 168 men from Vorahontas Oxceala and Madison counties traveled to Camp Pike in a 13 car convoy. Camp Pike, in Ozark foothills, can house 50 000 and hosts a ten day camping period at Camp Foster followed by a high school training camp. The War Garden Commission cites Pocahontas County with a slogan of a thousand gardens and offers thrift stamps for best canned vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Work Council
the State Committee of the
YY. M. Coa
Tews
Var Fos
Camp Pike
Vorahontas
Oxceala
Madison
Ozark Mountains
Foster
Lake Okahoji Ral
Fostadas
Nne
W. B. Holliday
Secy
Pocahontas County
Holliday
Jess
Prize Certificates for National Recognition Winner
A formal note announces prize certificates for the sweepstakes blue ribbon winner as national recognition for work well done. Signed by I. S. Ridsdale, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Ridsdale
Secy
Havelock Happenings Shows a Busy Local Social Roundup
Mrs Adilie Allen returns to Cooper after visiting son George and family. Numerous residents and visitors travel between Laurens Pocahontas and Fort Dodge for visits, business, and events. Alfred Mick recovers from blood poisoning, road trips chart locals, and threshing outfits arrive for seasonal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adilie Allen
George
Cooper
Howard Albaugh
Mamie
Vern Cove
Manson
Clifford Fisher
Watkins
Otto Weaver
Quakers
Ben Leitch
Great Lakes
Emma Edge
Laurens
G. A. Gruver
A. F. Mick
Shirley Buster
Frank Devaul
Albert City
Stiller
Frank Flynn
Jack McCarville
Alton
Art Steen
Atlanta
G. A. Graver
Art
Geo
Wictus Mick
J. H
Pocahontas
Chas. Hauswirth
Louise Boyen
Fort Dodge
John Dunlap
Hone Folky
Will Hansen
Gilmore Civ
Offe Weaver
Heere
Marathon
Alfred Mick
Helen Nelson
Cedar Falls
Ray Grover
Sioux Rapids
Wayne Allen
W. P. McIntire
Rolfe
Community notes from Rolfe and surrounding towns
Local residents celebrate enlistments with a farewell party near the Woodman bridge. Austin O’Donnell joins the hospital corps at Fort Riley while Nathan Bradburn and Ray DeSmith enter the same branch. Residents discuss visits, births, and social calls across Rolfe, Humboldt, Gilmore City, and Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Doe
Humgoldt
Ed O'Donnell
Fenton
Iowa
D. A. O’neill
Gordon
Gilmore
F. F. Caywood
Rolfe
Soren, Erickson
Rex McCreary
Marshall, Minn
Frank Neel
Gilmore City
Noble Higby
Humboldt
S. R. Hovland
Roy Ellsworth
Will Cooper
W. S. Deen
J. Long
Althe Dr. Hollis of
Cal
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Everett
Tremain
Fort Saturday
Busiiers
Seifert
Paton
Fly
Will Sennett
Little
Mankato
Colankato
Lillian Charlesworth
Mitchel
Idella Brink
Bessie Taylor
Ila
Ity
Ella
Kapp
Ward Ferguson
Geo. Hauck
Plasteropolis
Cornwell
Clarke
Whitney
Plover
Erry Fields
Briday Ida
Pioneer
Pour Fair
Batiste
Geo. O. Hauck & Company
Mme, M. Rarban
Duna Nles 1
van Bases
Tad Ttans
Havelock
Louie Smrskowski
Margaret Hilton
Alice
Ray Eno
Des Moines
Sam Seymour
Illinois
Shelby Glenn
Chris Maltzhan
Bert Hilton
Saturdy
A.F. Mick
Henry Gruver
Chas, Rasmussen
Erastus Mick
Archie Williams
Frank Lucas
Withee
Wis
J. H. Ralle
County
Christ Maltzahn
Lou Boyd
Oho OG
Great Majestic Range
Majestic
Bradgate
Wm. J. Carter
Court House Corner
Fort Dodge, Iowa
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