Pocahontas Notes and Social Roundup in Iowa Town
Residents and visitors figure in a string of short items. Lindeman rents a west-town residence. Crowley visits from Ames. Anna Schott trains at the local ox board. neighbors attend weddings, funerals, and church events. Local clubs host socials, a court-house debate spurs Laurens victory, and community members engage in Red Cross work, farm help, and town improvements during a cold week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindeman
I Ya Crowley
Ames
Relahere
Anna Schott
Oxboard
BL Allen
Chicago
Jens-Hrovek
Archipire
Princess Theatre
Atherton
Ilino
Finish an Attic Room with Wall Board
A reader is advised to finish part of an attic by installing wall board. It suggests nailing up boards and covering joints with strips, then painting, offering low-cost options for walls and ceiling. The note invites readers to calculate area and ask for prices, promising surprising affordability.
Havelock Happenings Summary of Local Odds and Ends
John Brazier shelled corn last Wednesday. Dec Breathman visited the Tucker home Friday. Tom Holge did business at Laurens last Saturday. Howard Knight picked corn for A. Grover this week. Miss Pearl Stiller visited Roy Stover Wednesday. Karl Hudek of Pocahontas called in town Thursday. Lou Boyd of Pocahontas did business here Wednesday. John Groff of Mallard attended Tom Marshall sale Thursday. Geo Dyvig helped B C Boysen with wood sawing Wednesday. Henry Peters and family attended Mallard church Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brazier
Breathman
Tucker
Tom Holge
Laurens
Howard Knight
A. A. Grover
Miss Pearl Stiller
Roy Stover
Karl Hudek
Pocahontas
Scaller
Lou Boyd
John Groff
Mallard
Tom Marshall
Geo. Dyvig
B. C. Boysen
Henry Peters
Bradgate Social and School Notes Gather Week's Local Happenings
Mrs A E Olsen sick with grippe earlier in the week. Hans Nelson from Plover visits Bradgate Monday. Havelock man Martin Silkenbacker visits Bradgate Sunday. Jury duty called for John Rees. S R Haveland visits Paulina. Mrs Walter Laurson and daughter Esther in Port Dodge Monday. Dr Fuller-White from Rolfe attends town Sunday. Roy Eliswotdas at Minneapolis lumbermen’s convention this week. Mrs J J Madison returns from Burt Iowa. Mr and Mrs Will Melsen and Miss Winifred visit Whittemore relatives. Mrs John Lavin visiting sister in Des Moines. Mesdames H H Schoonover and Ivan Godden spend days at Fort Dodge. KF Burgeselker back from Carroll. Ladies Aid supper and apron sale at Methodist church next Wednesday. Gilmore City Bradgate basketball game won by Bradgate. Baptist young people plan a basket social Friday night. Rev and Mrs Ellefsaun and Thelma return from revival meetings in Dayton. Mr and Mrs C J Sheldon entertain senior class and teachers Tuesday. Roy Elsworth becomes owner of H P Schoonover residence. Schoonover takes N B Bradburn residence. possession next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Olsen
Lagrippe
Hans Nelson
Up Plover Way
Martin Silkenbacker
Havelock
John Rees
S. R. Haveland
Paullina
Walter Laurson
Esther
Port Dodge
Dr. Fuller-White
Rolfe
Ivan Godden
Fort Dodge
Burgeselker
Carroll
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Gilmore City
Bradgate High School
Focal
The
Baptist Church
QO. E. Ellefsaun
Thelma
Dayton
Iowa
Hliefson
C. J. Sheldon
Roy Elsworth
H. P. Schoonover
Mr. Schoonover
N. BE. Bradburn
Notice to appear for probate of Martha Ryen will
You are notified to appear at the Pocahontas Iowa courthouse on February 5 1918 at 2 PM to attend probate of Martha Rynes will deceased of Pocahontas county Towaw. Show cause if any why said will should not be admitted to probate. Witness Bollard Clerk of District Court Pocahontas Iowa this January 7 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Martha Ryen
Pocahontas County
Towa
A. D
Bollard
Wry World War II Satire Snippets and Named Figures
A witty roundup mocks wartime policies and figures. References include alien enemy registrations, a Rogue’s Gallery of mugs, garbage can pricing, Germany coaching Russia on a scrap of paper, the Congressional Record’s return, a German crown prince’s defeat, King Ferdinand and Romania, and a question about La Follette amid alien roundups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Congressional Record
Princie
Ferdinand
Romania
LaFollette
Bargain Linen and Dress Goods Sale Across Floors
A regional department store advertises reduced prices on fabrics and garments across floors. Highlights include poplin at 29 cents per yard, silk and georgette dresses on the second floor, rugs up to 36.75, and gowns 4.50 to 6.00 on the third floor. Fourth floor features lace curtain rods nine cents and remaining items at one third off.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oscar Peterson
Carl A. Bryan
Camp Dodge
J. H. Allen
W. (. Ralston
F. E. Franck
Red Cross
George Shimon
Agnes Doyle
Gilmore Éty
Relat
Martha Miller
Louis Voka
Sacred Heart Church
Wagener
St. Ry’s Court
Holy ¢ Hall
Fog
T. D. Bellinger
LC. Thornton
A. Sc. Schultz
Masons
Theo. F. McCartan
J. F. O’brien
Arthur McCartan
Barnesville
Minn
McCartan
Fonda
T. B. McCartan
Sophia Starkey
W. B. Starkey
Rose McCormick
Mexico
Pocahontas County Court House
Henry Edge
Bert Rigg
Geo
Lou Hawk
Elmer Albaugh
Alfred Mick
Albert City
Jack Johnson
Frank Flynn
Sam Hiatt
Remus Claussen
Webster City
Ray Grover
Christ Maltzahn
Clara Hacker
Illnois
Alva Prusaner
Guy Whistler
John DeYoung
Omaha
Billy Nye
Marshall
Wisconsin
Otto Dreeke
D. F. Reenth
Misees Mae
Vera
H. H
LO. O. F
Rebekah
C. A. Grant & Son
Hone
Rolfe, Rolfe
Lord the Universal Car
Ford
F. O. B. Rolfe
Rolfe Auto Company
Bradgate
T’s
Pereales Gace
Itasement
Linen
Sik
Axford
Boots
Wald Dlanketse
Qur
Coats
Axminster
Wilton
Randhar
Wingham
Knickerbockes Sidta
Nod Askirte
Nemo
Brassieres
Boston
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