Local social and business notes from Rolfe area region
Local events include Mrs. Ernest Vaughn hosting a Saturday afternoon with relatives from Michigan and Minnesota, and Mrs Thos Raynes aiding in Algona for Nepma. The Fair Store advertises summer dress goods sales while Miss Mae Brinkman’s engagement is announced at a Brinkman reunion. Moore & Robinson meat market changes hands Sept 1 with Harry Shaffer and Wim Leipmann as new owners. Dr. W W Beam reports his brother Hugh's successful appendicitis operation in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Vaughn
I. R. Wellstead
Ottumwa
Vaughn
Michigan
Minnesota
Thos. Raynes
Harry Spencer
Algona
Nepma
Iva Cleal
Vera Lynch
Gilmore City
Maggie Atkinson
Francis
Albany
Wis
Rolfe
W. S. Bel
South Dakota
Mae Brinkman
Frank Caffray
Long Beach
Cal
Brinkman
Moore & Robinson
Harry Shaffer
Wim. Leipmann
Marion
Boy Wonder Freddie Hay Heads to Iowa Horseshoe Tourney
Freddie Hay of Minneapolis the world's champion boy horse shoe pitcher arrives in Iowa for the National Horseshoe Pitching Tournament at the State Fair running from August 24 to September 1. At 15 he placed fifth in national matches last year and will compete among 75 noted players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie. Hay
Minneapolis
Iowa
Titan tractors offer low cost power for farmers
The ad promotes Titan 10-20 tractors at 700 with long life parts and low operating costs. It highlights customers like Ray Davis Geo. Sipel and J. O. Hosier who bought machinery such as Primrose Cream Separators and gang plows, and includes a free three-bottom P. O. plow with each Titan for a limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titan
Soldier Fred Smith Plans European Tour After France Wounds
School starts Sept 4 as Fred Smith heads to England to visit friend Virgil Hancher and Brighton nurses who cared for him after being wounded in France. He may visit Oberammergau to see the Passion Play and later the battlefields, with hopes of returning home possibly with a new romance. Summers dress goods are on sale at the Fair Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
England
Virgil Hancher
Brighton
France
Ober‘amergau
Germany
Fred
Bradgate Births and Local Movements in Town
Born to Mr and Mrs Chris Brand hoij a son on Aug 20. Ward, Hugh McCreary and Jens Peterson visited Floyd McCreary who is laid up with a broken leg. Mrs Walter Larsen and daughter Helen return from Newell after a visit. Perry Lanning motored to Fort Dodge for the fair. Mrs Geo Kelsey injured her hand on broken glass and seeks Des Moines medical care with Lillian Watts. Mrs Geo Kent visiting relatives in Bode. Mr and Mrs A F Olsen and children return from Alta after Buena Vista county fair. The Weaver family move to Iowa Falls and Mamie Templeman relocates nearby. A Q Pederson hosts relatives from Bode. Springsteads of Northfield Minn visit R I Springstead. L L Buck on the sick list. A Hoag visiting W C Hoag family. Attendees at Mrs Boyden’s funeral in Humboldt include A Coffin, Mrs C M Nichols, and W C Hoag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Brandhoij
Ward
Hugh McCreary
Jens Peterson
Chard
Floyd McCreary
Floyd
Walter Larsen
Hllen
Newell
Gara
Perry Lanning
Fort Dodge
Geo. Kelsey
Lillian Watts
Des Moines
Geo. Kent
Bede
A. FE. Olsen
Alta
Olsen
Buena Vista County
M. C. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Mamie Templeman
A. QO. Pederson
Bode
Springstead
Northfield
Minn
R. I. Springsted
L. L. Buck
A. Hoag
W. C. Hoag
Boyden
Humboldt
A. Coffin
C. M. Nichols
Reduced Excursion Fares to Des Moines for Iowa State Fair
Chicago & North Western Ry announces reduced excursion fares from Aug 22 to Sept 1 1922, to Des Moines Iowa and return based on fare and one third. Minimum fare is $1.00 and children receive half fare. Final return limit Sept 2 1922. Tickets and details available from Ticket Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago & North Western Railway
Real Buy International Manure Spreader Highlighted
A promotional piece extols the International Manure Spreader noting six conveyor speeds seven bearing points for light draft and easy operation plus auto steer for tight spaces. It emphasizes a steel frame with bolted components and a wooden box enclosure, claiming the lowest price since 1916 and declaring the International the best buy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Primrose Cream Separator Promises Yearlong Farm Prosperity
A home builder and Primrose Cream Separator are presented as catalysts for continuous income and soil fertility. The text argues the device stabilizes finances, funds debt repayment, supports modern home building, grows savings, and provides for old age with repeated farm-year improvements.
No Coal Strike Worries with International Engine
An International engine, described as a horse and a half power kerogene unit, is advertised as capable of powering a small saw to cut wood for fuel and performing ninety nine other tasks around the home. The pitch emphasizes economy at three cents an hour and freedom from coal strike impacts.
Pocahontas County Sunday School Picnic Postponed to Aug 25
The Pocahontas County Sunday School Picnic is moved to Friday August 25 at Stony Point on Twin Lakes west shore. East and west county sides compete in events from noon to dark with baseball races horseshoe pitching and age group contests. No individual prizes awarded with team pride the main incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Stony Point
North Lake
Twin Lakes
Brownlee Farm
Pocahontas
Ray Crummer
L. M. Thornberry
Supervn
W. Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Petersons’ Clothes Shop
Elizabeth Forsell
C. W. Lighter
Evelyn Green
G. A. Green
Bertha Bowers
Phoenix
Petersons
Harvey Freeman
Covina
W. W. Beam
Chicago
Hugh Beam
Moline
W. W
Hugh
Harry Dickey
Martin Alexander
EH. J. Tubbs Corner
Hans Miller
J. J. Bruce
Thompson
Violet Bruce
John E. Bruce
Rolfe Golf Club
Culp
Stonsifer
Havelock
Paullina
C. W. Coffin
Clover Halling
Thompson Bros
S. F. McGuffin
P. P. Kaiser
M. W. Fitz
Manson
Frank MacVery
John Hartnett
Town
Hay
H. F. Peterson
Livermore
A. Lind
West Rolfe
Byron G. Boos
Ltt
J. T. Grant
Jas. Cornwell
Guy Graham
N. A. Lind
Towa
J. A. Johnson
the State Savings Bank
Ivan Harris
LH. C
Ray Davis
Geo. Sipel
J. O. Hosier
Bradgate
Chicago & North Western
C. H. Moon
F. M. Ritchey
Sual
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma, Wash
Salt Lake City
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo, Colo
Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain
Glacier National Parks
Wyoming
Black Hills
Yellowstone
Colorado
North Western Railway
Newse National Park
Lander
Indian Country
Jackson Hole
Teton Mountains
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