Arrowettes A son arrives at Green home during holidays
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Peterson southeast of Rolfe on January 2. Guests visiting over the holidays included Shannon Chariton of Iowa City and Mildred King of Grinnell. Will Alen from Kansas City planned New Year’s visit with Mrs. Allen and the J. E. Bonner family. Abe Strickler of Conrads and William P. Strickler of Rolfe hosted relatives, with visits to the W. P. Burr family at Hradgate and Eddie Finn of Fort Dodge spending New Year’s with his parents, A. Finn and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Green
Shannon Chariton
Iowa City
Mildred King
Grinnell
Will Alen
Kansas City
Allen
J. E. Bonner
Abe Strickler
Conrads
Mr. Strickler
William P. Strickler
Sale dates listed for farm auctions around Pocahontas area
The notice lists auction dates and locations for multiple land and implement sales near Pocahontas Manson Havelock Palmer Curlew and Blanden with sellers including J C Burington and others. Readers are urged to get sale dates early by writing or calling Pocahontas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Densen
Palmer
Gifford Green
Saintles
Havelock
Frank Moulton
Curlew
George Herring
Henry Stecksburg
Matson
B. M. Clouse
Clare
Wolf
Pocahontas
Christ Egh
Bladen Ranch
Blanden
Abner Kell
Local notes from the Kanawah region and surrounding towns
New Year's visitors from Kanawah stay with Mrs. Millar's mother Mrs. Mullenbach. Mrs. Anna Vanich recovers from pneumonia under a nurse's care. Mrs. J A Crummer visits from Pocahontas and her family battles lagrippe. they are improving. Robert Klein Jr. shows slight progress from septic bowel fever with lagrippe under Des Moines nurse care. Mrs. Jennie Grieme travels from Hawarden as her son is born January 8 at St. S. Sanford home. John H. Hanoher of McHenry ND visits relatives. Rolfe colony thriving with good crops and prices. Local efforts plan $1,000 graveling for streets and roads. Pocahontas auctioneer J D Burrington in town for business. sale dates listed. Advertisements urge commercial training and newspaper publicity for sales. Mrs. A B Symes family visits Des Moines. Thos Ward marks 81st birthday. Local pride and humor close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Miller
Kanawah
Jennie Grieme
Hawarden
St. 8
Sanford
John H. Hanoher
McHenry
N. D
Walt
John
Jand
Rolfe
Palmer
Minnie Struthers 29 Dies at Jefferson Hospital
Minnie Struthers, wife of Alex Struthers, died December 29 at Jefferson hospital after a December operation. Born August 17, 1886 in Wright county Iowa, she lived with her husband and son Floyd in Pocahontas county since 1900. Funeral services were held December 31 at the M. E. Church in Rolfe conducted by Rev. C. S. Burnette. The family mourns the loss of a devoted wife mother and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Smith
Wright County
Iowa
Jefferson
Minnie
Pocahontas County
Des Moines
Alex Struthers
Floyd
EK. J. Struthers
Jefferson Hospital
Rolfe
M. EK
C. S. Burnette
God
Bruce
The Man Who Gets Licked Refuses Blame
A terse remark asserts a man who was licked by fate retains dignity in not killing the rival, signaling restraint and moral stance in a hostile encounter.
Make It a Pay Up Week in January Town
A town debate urges a January Pay Up Week to settle old bills and start the new year with cleaner ledgers. Proponents argue timely payments boost local credit and help creditors, while critics worry about feasibility and economic strain.
Six Glasses of Water Daily Endorsed by Local Drug Advertiser
A Houston drug business figure recommends drinking six glasses of water daily to cure a muddy complexion and dull eyes, claiming constipation is the cause. He also promotes Rexall Orderlies as the best laxative for all ages to aid the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Public will vs. masters in Congress described
A 1916 editorial argues the public should act as master over officeholders. It urges constituents to press senators and congressmen with large, direct protests on bills vital to their district, asserting that collective voice shapes policy. It stresses timely, decisive communication to ensure legislators vote for the people’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Blank
Gso
Condi
Jean
Will
Darkens hair with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound
An old time remedy claims to darken gray hair naturally with Sage and Sulphur. The preparation, sold as a cent bottle at drugstores, is said to restore gloss, stop itching and prevent hair loss by applying a small amount with a sponge to the hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobod
Wreth
Head Cold Relief Dossier From Fractured OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled lines about nasal relief and a druggist offering a home remedy. It mentions a bottle labeled Ely and phrases about breathing, dryness, and nasal membranes. The readable bits suggest a medical alert or advertisement style note with uncertain specifics.
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Pant
J. C. Burington
Dan
Walt Phillips
G. R. Aden
Charles Went
Manson
Christensen
Implements
J. H.terry
Chas. Witt
Johnn Clarke
Alwin G. Tietze
Brewster & Peterson
Chas
Herman Anderson
Mason & Plasterer
J. DO. Burrington
Pocahontas | Especie
Burington
Mankato Commercial College
Adv
Arrow
The
A. B. Symes
Thos. Ward
J. B. Moore
Mrs. Ward
Canada
America
Land of Freedom
Dr. King
al Drugelste
Ady
Erriages
Romayn B. Fish
Anne B. Slosson
Slosson Place
Old Rolfe
Justice W. H. Hall
Dick Hancher
Caroline Cooper
George Strong
Sallie Thomas
Ted Tilley
Jane Hammond
Milan Sharp
Gusta Strong
James Lothian
Rhoda Vannatta
John Jon Niffe
Jane Metcalf
George Vannatta
Libbie Strong
Mackinaw Coats
M@i’s Mackinaws
Bete
A. E. Kiesling
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