Modern schoolhouses urged with fire proofing and better sanitation
R W Crum argues for new fire proof design and improved sanitation in Iowa school buildings. He details lighting, heating, ventilation, floors, toilets, and space needs, urging construction of a modern fire proof structure to replace aging facilities.
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Selma
Ofs
Ead
Lockhart
Mr. Lockhart
A. C. Fuller
State Department
Loh
Rolle
Ogua
Tole
Iowa
United States
R. W. Crum
Cc. E
As. Me
A. 8
Silk theft hits Gilmore City Hub Store in burglary
Thieves broke into the Gilmore City Hub Store owned by G. H. Scully early Friday, fleeing with about 600 dollars worth of silk and related goods. Witness A. B. Brown heard a car at 2 am, signaling a getaway, with similar burglaries reported in Gowrie and Pomeroy, all suggesting a coordinated silk theft gang active in the area.
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Gilmore City
G. H. Scully
A. 8. Brown
Gowrie
Schenk
Pomeroy
Rolfe
Consolidation Fails by Vote in Rolfe Area
The Rolfe consolidated school election failed to unite Malcolm Ryan Kennedy and Olerich schools with Spence in Roosevelt and the Rolfe Independent District by 57 to 41. Voters in the country district favored consolidation but town participation was light, leaving the proposal defeated. An election is now planned in the Independent District to probe local sentiment on Rolfe building its own schoolhouse.
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Rolfe
Malcolm
Ryan
Kennedy
Olerich
Garfield Township
Spence
Roosevelt Township
The Girl And The Ranger Western Comedy Show
A western comedy act titled The Girl And The Ranger with a band and orchestra will exhibit at Rolfe under Seterarogt. The show features life on the Rio Grande and is promoted as a guaranteed attraction with McGpuin leading a two car tent company.
Auto Races and Baseball Carnival Heads to Rolfe
Rolfe Amusement Association stages auto races and baseball games next Thursday and Friday in northwestern Iowa. Fifteen racers have signaled intent to enter with top drivers from the region. Havelock, Ayrshire, Bode, and Pocahontas teams promise strong showings with Bode enjoying its best season. The events include a carnival lineup with a dance featuring the Chicago Saxophone Orchestra and various entertainments as roads funnel to Rolfe.
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Rolfe Amusement ‘Association
Iowa
Gato
Havelock
Ayrshire
Bode
Pocahontas
Chicago Saxophone Orchestra
Rolfe
Chautauqua Association Meeting Set for September Eight
The Chautauqua Association will hold its annual meeting at the president Ward Pergugon's office on Monday evening September eighth at eight o'clock. The agenda includes rent for the secretary and treasurer and discussion of secretaries duties.
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Rolfe Chigutauqua Association
Ward Pergugon
Beautiful Northern Lights Display Lights Up Sky
Beautiful northern lights appeared Saturday night in stunning waves of color across the sky. The display, described as the most beautiful seen in the area, peaked around 11 o clock with brilliant shafts of light and dramatic shades that left observers awed and unsettled by the spectacle.
Clifford Hotel Opens Under New Management
Mr and Mrs F Rosenkranz have taken over the Clifford Hotel and will serve meals and accommodate lodgers while continuing renovations. The building has been re-papered and upgraded to create a home like establishment for guests seeking lodging.
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F. &. Rosenkranz
Clfford
Ward Ferguson Re-elected Grand Keeper at Waterloo Lodge
Ward Ferguson was re-elected Grand Keeper of Records and Seal at the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge gathering in Waterloo held last week. He ran unopposed, securing continued operation of the state headquarters at Rolfe for another year, with visiting officers praising the year’s arrangements. The Rolte office’s location benefits the town in several ways and locals feel confident about K of P affairs.
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Knights of Pythias
Waterloo
Ward Ferguson
Rolfe
Order
Grand Lodge
Rolte
Des Moines Plans Special Bond Election for School House
The Consolidated Blatrice of Des Moines township calls a special election to be held Saturday September 30 to decide issuing $40 000 in bonds for a new school house on a new site. Those interested are urged to read the call and take notice.
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Mets
Saget
Des Moines
Rolfe Introduces Center Street Lighting on Garfield
Rolfe lights up Garfield street with ten center posts and white globe 300 watt lamps from the C and N W depot to Olson blacksmith shop corner. City officials praise the plan noting center lighting may guide traffic and reduce accidents while lighting runs until 10 pm on business nights with corner lights off.
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Rolfe
Garfield Street
Olson Blacksmith Shop
Tte Street
Big Railway Strike Expected By Next Monday
Indications point to a major railway strike being organized with a mass rally on the approach of the coming Monday. Trade union leaders claim widespread support and plan coordinated action across key routes.
Ernest Cox Family In Severe Auto Spill
The Ernest Cox family narrowly escaped when their car rolled after getting stuck in a rut near Nortved corner Sunday evening. Mr Cox and his baby daughter were injured. the child received surgery to drain a chest wound and recovery is hoped, while Mr Cox is recovering in bed.
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Ernest Cox
Corporation
Nortved Corner
Ernest
Mrs. Cox
Cox
Timothy Jolliffe Shares Washington Timothy Sample
Big Timothy Jolliffe returns from the west with a sample of Washington timothy grown on La Conner flats. He notes a seven foot stalk and eleven inch heads, calling it a fair sample of local hay. He visited R. B. Fish in La Conner, praising the flower garden and large dahlia collection as a highlight of the coast visit.
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J. B. Jolliffe
West
Washington
LaConner Flats
Jolliffe
R. B. Fish
la Conner
R. B
Fish
Presbyterian Church Notes for Next Sunday
Services expected next Sunday with Rev. C. W. Caldwell of Jefferson likely to preach both morning and evening. Sabbath school follows the morning service and the Christian Endeavor meets at seven. Reminder of mid week prayer meetings on Thursday evenings.
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C. W. Caldwell
Jefferson
Christian Endeavor
Death of Fourteen Year Old J. J. Bothwell
Jessie Bothwell, fourteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Bothwell of Bush farm Garfield, died Monday afternoon August 28 from infantile paralysis. She fell ill Wednesday, rapidly worsened Thursday with Townsend of Gite diagnosing the disease. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Marble Valley cemetery with Rev G M Squires of Githor conducting.
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Jesse
J. . Bothwell
Bush
South Garfield
Jessie
Townsend
Marble Valley Cemetery
Squires
Githor
Agrvices
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