Old Timer Reflects on Independence Day in Pocahontas County
In a Pocahontas Record reminiscence, Dudley recollects a Fourth of July in 1875 Rolfe and Humboldt County. He recalls a bass drummer’s zeal, the brick court house, swamp land contracts, and his 1921 return to witness renewal of the courthouse, noting vast changes from wagon to automobile and a shift from liquor to temperance.
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Dudley
Middle Homestead
Humboldt ‘County
Rolfe
Poeshontas County
Altho
Kreisler
Kubelik
Heifitz
Paderewiski
Pocahontas County
Des Moines Valley
Iowa Prairies
Flickinger
Des Moines
McKnight
Pocahontas
Humboldt Counties
New Court House
Rip VanWinkle
New Amsterdam
Humboldt
Coyle
Pocahontas Record
Barney May Go to Florida to Lead New Paper
The Humboldt Republican notes rumors that Bruce of Rolfe may move to Florida to take charge of a newspaper there with incentives offered. Bruce says he will likely stay in Rolfe for now, while locals remark on his skill and others mock boastful posts.
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Florida
Barney
Bruce
Rolfe
Humboldt
Bro
Jaqua
Rolfe Chautauqua shines with sermons and songs
The Rolfe chautauqua featured speakers like Dr. Cadman and Dr. Cope with strong addresses on religion and disarmament, a masterful Mary Magdalene portrayal, and Alice Shrade as a rising child entertainer. Garner’s Jubilee Singers impressed as the best colored company, and the 1921 event is lauded as a historic highlight.
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Jesus
Mary Magdaline
Stevens
Rolfe
Parkes Cadman
Brooklyn
Steele
Herbert L. Cope
Alice Shrade
Garner
Jubilee Singers
Doughboy of Idaho Statue Chosen for War Memorial
Avard Fairbanks of Portland and Salt Lake City is selected to sculpt Idaho’s World War I memorial showing the infantryman as a lifelike figure. Idaho counties will feature matching memorials with this Doughboy as the centerpiece. The Idaho American Legion backs the statue and praises Fairbanks tribute to Americanism and service.
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America
Idaho
Avard Fairbanks
Portland
Ore
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bowie
Amer
Ican
Idaho Commission
Legion
Spraying Pledges Growers to Diversify Fruit and Crops
An editorial urges spraying apples to match better yields and blight control seen in other countries. It argues for adopting sprayed practices on potatoes and strawberries locally and encourages diversifying beyond corn and oats.
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Thomas Grocery
Montezuma Fireworks Spectacle at Iowa State Fair
Iowa will host a new historical spectacle Montezuma designed in Chicago by Theatle-Duffield Fireworks Co. It depicts Spanish conquest of the Aztecs with battles and temple burnings on a 500 foot outdoor stage. The show runs nightly during the state fair with a post-program fireworks display.
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Iowa
Union
Chicago
Cortez
Iowa State Fair
Theatle- Duffield Fireworks Co
Mt. Popocatapet
Legion Man Union Officer Bebergall Led California Branch
Fred I Bebergall of San Francisco serves a second term as depart ment adjutant of the American Legion in California. A well known labor union figure, he rose from humble roots after his father died at nine, earned education through night schools, and held multiple San Francisco Typographical Union No 21 roles. He joined the U S Army medical department after a waived military service delay, served in Base Hospital Company No 87 in France, and was discharged as a sergeant first class in 1919. He helped organize the California department of the American Legion.
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Fred I. Bebergalt
San Francisco
American Legion
California
Legion
Bebergall
College of Hard Knocks
Secretary of War
Medical Department
United States Army
Counties Enter Exhibits at Iowa State Fair
County officials and farm bureau agents coordinate exhibits for the Iowa State Fair as most counties plan entries. The effort, led by county agents in cooperation with the farm bureau, showcases regional agriculture.
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Farm Bureau
Road Sense on Graveled Roads and Cost Tradeoffs
A Fort Dodge writer argues graveled roads, with proper maintenance by a road patrol, outperform paved roads over time. He notes rapid response after rain, lower annual costs, and the need for consistent filling of holes to avoid resurfacing. The piece cites per mile costs and interest implications, urging prudent supervision and taxpayer consideration.
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Fort Dodge
Humboldt
Vernon Record
Old Faithful Geyser Described as Dependable Wonder
The article explains Old Faithful in Yellowstone Park as a highly regular geyser. It erupts about every 65 to 80 minutes, sending a 170 foot column of water for four minutes, releasing roughly 1.5 million gallons per eruption and about 88 million gallons daily, enough to supply a city of 800000.
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Te Lord
Yellowstone Park
U.S. Geological Survey
Plover Notes and Local Visits Plus Family News
Plover Patriot reports Mr and Mrs T E Meredith left for Blooming Prairie Minnesota after the death of their granddaughter Herma Meredith. Notices include Miss Mary Whetzel visiting home Rev M Whetzell, outings to Minnesota, and various visits in Estherville Fort Dodge and Webster City. The Ladies Aid Society plans and reports an ice cream social, with community notes and quips about labor and marriage.
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T.E. Meredith
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Herma Meredith
Mary Whetzel
M. Whetzell
P. J. Shaw
Geo. Shaw
Zola Bucher
Minnesota
Geo. Heathman
Estherville
Lester Hansen
Mike Johanssen
Fred Hayes
Nevada
C. BE. Hancher
T. P. Comer
Fort Dodge
Wilma Mueller
Mallard
A. M. Climpson
Lakes
Geo
Floyd Gilman
F. B. Forney
J. W. Dryer
Waterloo
C. F. Forney
Mrs
S. A. Horsman
Rolfe
State Fair Horse Races Draw Record Entries
The Hawkeye and The Western feature races attract 36 plus entries and fast paces as Iowa horsemen predict top season speeds. State Fair purses total around 23000 across five days from August 27 to September 1, with officials claiming the best year for racing at the Town track.
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Horsemen of
Iowa
88th Division Holds State Fair Reunion
More than 6000 veterans of the 88th Division will gather at the Iowa State Fair for a major reunion August 20 to 28. A monster tent city will house the men free of charge at the fair grounds. Regimental dinners tours of Camp Dodge and other events are planned.
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88Th Division
Iowa
Iowa State Fair
Middle West
Fair Grounds
Camp Dodge
State Fair Camps Open At Des Moines For Town Residents
A large free camp for townspeople returns at the State Fair. Eighty acres of the fair tract are reserved for a big tent city at Des Moines during Pair time, laid out in streets with ample police and fire protection.
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Des Moines
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American ‘Legion
War’ Memorial
Elc
Legion Man Union Officer
Wits
Wonders OF America
Western Newspaper Union
Plover
Exchange Board
the People’s Savings Bank
Conservative
Safe—Sound
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