Fire destroys Nielsen home in Des Moines township
Fire erupted last Thursday evening at the Henry Nielsen residence in Des Moines township. The blaze started in a blind attic likely from a defective flue, destroying upstairs while furniture was removed below to save what could be saved. Insurance coverage exceeded $1,000, with neighbors assisting the family until new shelter is arranged.
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Henry Nielsen
Des Moines
Nielsen
County Mutual
Southern Musicians entertain Silver City audience under Redpath Vanter
The Southern Musicians impressed Silver City at the Royal Theatre with Alberta Frank Helen Waggoner Germaine Mathebay and Hortense Smith praised for violin reading soprano and contralto performances The quartet returns Monday February 23 as the last Lyceum course event in Rolfe for the Woman's Club.
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Silver City
Iowa
Silver City Times
Redpath-Vanter
Royal Theatre
Alberta Frank
Helen Waggoner
Germaine Mathebay
France
Hortense Smith
Rolfe
Woman's Club Lyceum
Americanization lecture planned by Rolfe Woman's Club
The political equality department of the Rolfe Woman's Club announces a lecture on Americanization by Mrs. Max Meyer of Iowa City at the club meeting on March 8 in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Meyer, connected with the extension division of the State University, will be introduced to the community as part of the federation club tradition.
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Rolfe Woman's Club
Max Meyer
Iowa City
L. A. Rogers
Winterset
France
City Election Looms as March Ballot Approaches
The town faces a March election for a complete city council with a retiring progressive board. Since taking office, the council oversaw sewer system installation a new water tank street lighting and water mains work. They defend spending on streets and finances while urging active public input to avoid stagnation.
Patriotic Program at H S Auditorium Sunday Afternoon
The High School auditorium hosts a public patriotic program on February 22 at 2 30 pm marking Washington’s birth anniversary. Local American Legion posts oversee ceremonies including presentations of French Memorial Certificates to gold star families and remarks by Judge Wade.
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George Washington
American Legion
G. Fred Smith
Lemnon
America
A. H. Bryan
Graydon Thornton
E. W. Wilson
E. L. Hollis Cecil Cumming
Fae Trick
Chas. West
Merle Porter
Raymond Bruce
Belle Wilcox
Ralph W. Hoover
Isabelle Hoover
Gilmore City invited to talk by Rockwell City matron
Rolfe Woman's Club members receive a guest invitation from Gilmore City Woman's Club for Saturday afternoon. Dr. Beach, matron of the Rockwell City Reformatory for Women, will address the gathering. If transportation runs on time, attendees may travel by noon train and return on the evening passenger.
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Rolfe Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Gilmore City
Dr. Beach
Reformatory For Women
Rockwell City
Rolfe Couple United in Presbyterian Rites
Guinevera C Johnson and Leon H Watson were married Monday evening February 16 at 6 30 in the Rolfe Presbyterian manse with Rev John P Lester officiating. A banquet followed for 239 guests at the high school gymnasium. The bride, daughter of Peter and Mrs Johnson, is Rolfe born and educated, while the groom, son of Mr and Mrs W S Watson, is a Rolfe High graduate and war veteran. They will reside on a farm near Emmetsburg after May 1 and are praised as popular, deserving of congratulations.
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Rolfe
Guinevera C. Johnson
Leon H. Watson
John P. Lester
Forrest Grant
Denzil Johnson
Peter Johnson
W. S. Watson
Des Moines
Rolfe High
Emmetsburg
Pioneer Passes Mrs. H. A. Lind At Ninety One
Funeral services were held for Mrs. H A Lind who died Monday February 16 at her home in Rolfe. She was believed to be the town's oldest resident, about ninety one. A longer obituary will appear next week. The note ends with an unrelated shout about Carranza.
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H. A. Lind
Rolfe
Liring
Farm Sales Notices Set for Late February and March
Printing has been ordered for multiple sales near Plover Havelock West Bend Rolfe and Hampshire. Listings include Leslie & Sanders north east of Plover Rankin Have lock Jensen & Son near West Bend Munson Rolfe OMalley Have lock and Wilcox Rolfe with breeding sow sales and dates from Feb 23 to Mar 4.
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Leslie & Sanders
Plover
L. J. Rankin
Havelock
D. Jensen & Son
Duroe Jersey
West Bend
Ben Munson
Rolfe
Chas. O'Malley
E. E. Wilcox
Hampshire
Week's New Film Showings At The City Theatre
This schedule lists February screenings including The Great Gambie Chapter 14 and Harold Liegd Comedy on Friday. Saturday features The Masterman with Frank Keenan. Tuesday presents The Spy with Dustin Farnum and Dorothy Dalton in The Home Breaker. Thursday shows The Dub with Wallace Red and Wallace Reid pictures praised by fans.
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Harold Liegd
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Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Knights
Ladies’ Aid Society
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Aid Society
A. V. Graeber
E. D. Bloom
J. T. Grant
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The
First National Bank
H.S. Auditorium
Martin J. Wade
Department of Justice
Washington
Department of Labor
England
Wen
Heradif
Pioneer
Carranza
the Masterman
Frank Keenan
Dustin Farnum
Dorothy Dalton
Wallace Red
Wallace Reid
Syewha Ss
Rolfe, Iowa
W. 8. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
D. D. McEewen
Board of Directors
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce W. 8. McEwen
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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