Coe College Gospel Team Impress Rolfe Churches
The Coe College Gospel team completed an eight day series in Rolfe churches. The group spoke without notes to mixed denominations while music by the Lemon orchestra under Mr. Elfrink enhanced packed gatherings. They fostered Christian ideals and demonstrated education and faith go hand in hand.
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Coe College
Rolfe
Lemon
Elfrink
Messrs
Campbell
Garret
Dudycha
Spencer
Driver
Coe
Chris-ian
Falfe
Mrs Day of Rolfe Dies After Illness
Mrs. D. D. Day died at her daughter’s home in Gilmore City after a short illness attributed to influenza. Born May 22, 1836 in Green County Wisconsin, she moved to Rolfe in 1884 with Dennis D. Day, later serving as a postmaster’s wife and mother of nine. Surviving children include Mrs. W. T. White, B. G. Day, James F. Day, Mrs. Geo. Boynton, Geo. W. Day, and Mrs. C. B. Fitch. funeral was in Gilmore City with burial in Clinton Cemetery.
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Rolfeite
D. D. Day
Co. B. Fitch
Gilmore City
La‘grippe
Fitch
Rolfe
Clinton Cemetery
Boynton
C. Rn. Fitch
Geo. W
Big Farm Stock Sale Promised by Lothian This Week
A big farm sale advertised by W. M. Lothian to be held at Ed McMahon’s place next Wednesday. Lothian has gathered fine stock including horses mules cattle and hogs with machinery and other items. The sale promises an excellent chance to stock up on farm animals and equipment.
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W. M. Lothian
McMahon
t-Rolfe
Lothian
Toraes
Slippery conditions cause a string of local accidents
Rain sleet and freezing fog at year end caused several slips in the locality. Mrs. E. Grewster broke an arm, Miss Mabel Nelson fractured a collar bone, and the Hermanson child fractured both bones in the left forearm. All are reportedly receiving treatment and recovering.
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E. Grewster
W. A. Reeves
Mabel Nelson
Chris Nelson
Victor Hermanson
Strom
Bowling Comin Up Between Married Men and Singles
Local bowling match last night pitted married men against single players. Scores show Z. T. Carroll, W. Wheeler, and others challenging rivals as organizers prepare a next round. results listed with individual totals.
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Z. T. Carroll
Barnes
AL Spence
I. H. Moon
Seed corn tests show lower germination than initial reports
Final tests reveal germination below 70 percent for old seed corn, with many samples dropping from initial 98 percent. Farmers urged to rely on home grown seed from within local areas and to attend Seed Corn Association meetings in Swan Lake, Marshall, Sherman, Cunmins, Dex Moines, Powhatan, Garfield and Roosevelt townships for testing and sourcing seed.
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Pocahontas County
Seed Corn Association
Swan Lake
Marshall
Sherman
Cunmins
Dex Moines
Powhatan
Garfield
Roosevelt
Week of Prayer services and church notices
The Week of Prayer is observed by two public services this week with sermons at M E church and Presbyterian church. Next Sunday services include morning and evening preaching on Stumbling Blocks and The Evil of the Way, plus Sunday school and Epworth League. Card of Thanks from A H Struthers and Son and Mr and Mrs C Smith.
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MacGagney
M. BE
Burnette
Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
Seed Corn Seeded Germination Tested On 1914 Crop
W P Wheeler tested 58 random ears from 1914 corn stored near Plover using Galloway germination method. Of 242 kernels, 237 germinated well, nearly 100 percent. He plans to sell some or all seed if community needs. Local meetings may set course for seed corn policy next spring.
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W. OP. Wheeler
Plover
Fred Forsythe
Forsythe
Chicago
Mr. Wheeler
State Savings Bank
Wheeler
Bree
Pikertown Union S S elects officers for coming year
At a Sunday school business meeting last Sunday Pikertown Union S S elected officers for the ensuing year. Supt Harvey Minkler. Assistant Supt A M Simonson. Secretary Dora Simonson. Assistant Secretary Carl Hoffert. Treasurer Carrie Snook. Librarian Iris Early. Organist Mark Simonson. Y P Class Harvey Minkler. O P Class Mrs J B Nunnamaker. Children’s Class Regale Otto.
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Harvey Minkler
A. M. Simonson
Dora Simonson
Carl Hoffert
Treas
Carrie Snook
Iris Early
Mark Simonson
Y. P
Harvey, Minkler
O. P. Clasa
J. B. Nunnamaker
Regale Otto
County Y M C A launches seed corn drive and youth program
The County Y M C A plans a seed corn initiative with Ames Extension support to protect future harvests. A mass meeting on December 20 set up organization to aid farmers and guide youth from Lane to Fondulac, stressing positive influences for boys ages 12 to 20.
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Men's Christian Association
Wayward Bay
Tnv
Wit
Phe
Y. M. Coa
Hay
Extension
For State College
Ames
Pocahontas County
Agriscuthupad
Jlaw
Lane
Arena Plover
Rolfe
Fondue
Hite
Watch Party Brings Youths Together At Methodist Church
Young people from the community gathered at the Methodist church parlors last Friday for a watch party hosted with help from the College Gospel Young group. After services they enjoyed games, a mock ball game, lunch for about 160, and a devotional led by Mr. Elfrink who entertained with dialect stories. A light rain prevented skating at Thompson's pond, but attendees made the best of the evening.
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Coo College Gospel Youn
Elfrink
Campbell
Burnette
Thompson's Pond
City Council Buys 500 Feet Eureka Hose
At Monday’s meeting the city council ordered 500 feet of Eureka Helmet double jacket fire hose. Officials said much of the old hose is unsafe and that 600 feet remain usable, ensuring ample supply to reach properties within the town safely.
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Eureka
Rddson
Savage Block 10 Nears Completion In Town
The Savage block is rapidly rushing to completion with floors in place and painters and plumbers finishing touches. The building will house Ward Ferguson’s private office and grand lodge rooms, a dental suite for Dr. J A Young, and offices for Deane W Trick. Ferguson will pack furnishings for the order in Pullman field by January 15.
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Au Large Hall
Ward Ferguson
Researchh and Seal
Domain of Town
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge Busilness
Order
Mgr. Ferguson
J. 4. Young
Deane W. Trick
Prick
Hue
Sowe
Aly. Ferguson
Vous
Pullfield
Chas Wilson Dies Sudden in Iowa born worker at Woodruff's
Chas Wilson born October 5 1878 in Iowa died suddenly at his home on Friday December 31 after feeling unwell earlier in the week. He returned home from chores and died within minutes his wife and five children left in sorrow. The body was sent to Drakeville for interment with wife and F D Woodruff accompanying. Community sends sympathy.
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Chia Wilson
Woodruth
Old Molto
Wilton
Hing
Mes
Wilsot
Wilson
Chas. Wilson
Iowa
Presbyterian Church Notes and Services
Communion services will be held next Sabbath morning at the usual hour with the pastor in charge. Sunday school and C. E. Society meet at the usual times. Regular preaching Sunday evening by the pastor. The note references 1916 as year of optical conventions and notes moral cautions.
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C. KE. Society
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Gospel Team
Fine Fellows
Mrs
Tua
Methodist Episcopal Church
Barnette
A. H. Struthers
Cit2'Smith
Pikertown Union S. S
Andrew M. Simonson
Presbyterian Church Notes
A. 4. McGogney
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