Tuberculosis and Grain Storage Guidance From Farm Bureau Notes
Geo M Hilton County Agent urges clean cattle and hogs to reduce tuberculosis deaths, cites wasteful losses, and promotes intradermal testing and beef safety. Also provides guidance on stored grain insects, fumigation, and permit holder reports for farm administration in Iowa.
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Geo. M. Hilton
United States
Iowa
Bronx City
General Assembly
Wea
Farm Bureau
Memorial Exercises for President Tomorrow at 3
Memorial exercises to honor the president will be held in Rolfe on Friday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm under a half masted flag at the main square. Rev J O Wangberg chosen chairman with T D Jones as secretary. Program includes band music invocation by Rev A H Bryan memorial addresses by Ward Ferguson and Rev J O Wangberg.
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Quartette
Ward Ferguson
J. O. Wangberg
Proclamation Calls for Memorial Hour for President Harding
Rolfe acting mayor R C Grant designates 3:00 to 4:00 p m Friday August 10 as a memorial hour for the late President Warren G Harding inviting all loyal citizens to join in honor and respect dated Rolfe August 8 1923.
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United States
Coolidge
Warren G. Harding
I. R. G. Grant
Rolfe
R. C. Grant
Baby Health Contest Draws Interest in Pocahontas County
The Pocahontas county Rolfe division held the baby health contest August 1 2 3 with fifty three babies examined. Mrs Beckly Guthrie Center scored the examinations and county nurse Miss Bonnstetter assisted two days before being called away by official business. No scores will be released until all examinations are complete, but Rolfe is expected to show well.
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Pocahontas County
Rolfe Division
Beckly
Guthrie Center
Bonnstetter
Rolfe
Well Known Films Coming to Pocahontas County
Mr. Whitlock of Sioux City will show the widely talked about films Out of the Shadow in Pocahontas County. They will be shown in Plover Saturday night before the free moving picture show, with two or three screenings planned in the county.
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Mr. Whitlock
Sioux City
Plover
Pocahontas County
T. M. Simonson
Chnip. Co
Live Stock
Permit Holders Urged to File Annual Virus Reports
Mailings sent to every Pocahontas County permit holder per office records. Some may be overlooked. report to Farm Bureau office immediately to obtain a card for filing reports. Law requires all virus permit holders to make an annual report.
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Pocahontas County
Farm Bureau
Needle Removed From Child's Stomach After Fall
Arnold Hansen two and a half, son of Mr. and Mrs. L A Hansen, was pricked by a needle while playing. He fell on a needle, which pierced his side and lodged in his stomach. Surgeons at Fort Dodge performed an appendicitis like operation to remove the needle. The boy is recovering with his mother and grandmother at his bedside.
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Arnold
L. A. Hansen
Tort Dodge
J. H. Wilson
Ft. Dodge
Laurens Homecoming Parade Praised by Locals
Community Club members, country and town residents praise Laurens homecoming parade as the best in the area. The event featured old-time scenes, illustrated strong local support, and an address by Harvey Ingham of the Des Moines Daily Register.
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Laurens
Havelock
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Daily Register
Iowa
Boy’s Camp Planned at Twin Lakes August Last Week
A community effort aims to hold a boys camp at Twin Lakes during the last week of August. Two groups for ages 9 to 12 and 12 and up would camp simultaneously under Prof. Claus as Scout Master. A planning meeting for interested men is set for Friday at 8:00 PM in the Presbyterian church lecture room.
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Twin Lakes
Claus
Presbyterian Church
Cy, Siefkin
J. P. Lester
Bluff and Backdown Over Prohibition Shipping
The article recalls foreign reactions to U S prohibition era ship searches. It notes calm enforcement by Washington, no reprisals, and reduced booze imports from transatlantic liners. The piece suggests the bluff was called and threats faded with no further roars.
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Washington
Sophia Nelson and Fred Marquardt wed in Sioux Falls
Miss Sophia Nelson of Rolfe and Mr. Fred Marquardt of Badger South Dakota were married in Sioux Falls on Thursday August 2 1928. The bride is the daughter of J F Nelson and longtime Rolfe resident and former dry goods merchant. The couple plan to spend most of their time in California and are admired for their match and future plans.
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Sophia Nelson
Rolfe
Fred Marquardt
Badger
S. D
Sioux Falls
Sophia
J. F. Nelson
J. Damborg
Cora Lighter
Nelson
California
Long Beach
Marquardt
Farewell Party for Mrs David C McCray by Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club ladies hosted a farewell for Mrs David C McCray who departs for Atlantic Iowa. A small bouquet and silver spoon were given as a parting gift at Mrs C H Moon's home after a tea style lunch.
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David C. McCray
Atlantic
Iowa
Missionary Society Meeting and Officers Election
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Friday August 10 at 2 30 p m at Mrs H K Squires home. All members urged to attend as officers will be elected. A 25 cent per member National Expense Fund is due by September 1 and a 50 cent hostess fund is also due. A picnic lunch will follow. please bring sandwiches and a dish. All are invited.
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Womans Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
H. K. Squires
Red Propaganda Warning and Gambling Folklore
A public warning rails against Russian backed propaganda described as aiming to undermine the government. The piece warns of funded newspapers and “Red” money in circulation and contrasts it with loyalty. It also notes superstition about betting outcomes and the perils of gambling.
NOW CAPTAIN TAYLOR
In the Lizard baseball team reorganization Billy Taylor of Rolfe was elected captain after Murphy Schuman was called to the Sioux City league team. Taylor has been a core member of a strong season, and Schuman, once tried by a major league club, may stick this time with more experience. He is a solid pitcher and a dangerous hitter.
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Lizard
Murphy Schuman
Billy Taylor
Rolfe
Taylor
Schuman
Sophia Nelson Marries Captured Husband Sent to California
Telegram from Rolfe Iowa dated August 6 1923 reports Sophia Nelson married and the captured husband to Long Beach California. The message urges continued pursuit and advises not to return empty handed with guidance that she has already followed in one thing and should do so again.
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Sophia Nelson
Cora Lighter
Colorado Springs
Rolfe
Iowa
Long Beach
California
Guarantors Meet for 1924 Chautauqua Business
A meeting of the guarantors of the 1924 chautauqua will be held at Ward Ferguson's office Monday evening with 8:00 o'clock start. If enough attend the room will be crowded and adjournment will move to another place. The board of directors will meet just before to close the prior year. All guarantors should attend to handle business and lend their presence.
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Ward Ferguson
Red Arrow Club Plans Two Day Big Movie Event
The Red Arrow Club schedules a two day film event on August 20 and 21 with admission in Red Arrow money. Manager Obrecht of The Scenic guarantees a top notch show and organizers aim to prevent crowding by splitting attendance over both days.
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Red Arrow Club
Red Arrow
Obrecht
Scenic
Boos, Byron G. World War I veteran dies at 33
Byron G Boos born June 14 1895 Grand Junction Iowa moved to Rolfe with parents in 1895. He served in aviation in WWI and spent time in San Antonio and Rochester Minnesota where he died August 1 1928 from army related illness. He helped organize the American Legion Post at Rolfe and later engaged in poultry with his father at West Bend. Funeral held at M Goodmiller home with Rev J P Lester sermon and Clinton cemetery interment.
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Byron G. Boos
Grand Junction
Iowa
Rolfe
J. T. Boos
Capital City Commercial College
Des Moines
Charlton & Bowen
San Antonio
Texas
Maude Goodmiller
Fort Dodge
Boos
Rochester
Minn
American Legion Post
West Bend
M. Goodmiller
J. P. Lester
Clinton Cemetery
Prohibition Era Cellar Hygiene Reforms Recalled
A brief note recalls older cellar conditions before prohibition improved cleanliness. The passage contrasts past messiness with later efforts to enforce sanitation during the prohibition era.
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Farm Bureau Notes
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Arnold Hansen
Missionary Meeting
Red
Russia
Captain Taylor
Cora
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