Local notes from Plover Estherville and Rolfe area
Local items report visits and travels of residents including Mrs. Fred Ehlers and Mrs. Mena Mueller visiting Estherville, and Miss Zelia Wallace leaving for Des Moines. The article notes a new Advance-Rumley tractor, housing moves in Rolfe, Red Cross weekly meetings, a February short course at Plover, and the sudden death of Mrs. Charles W. Roberts with funeral plans in Plover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ehlers
Estherville
Mena Mueller
H. H. Hoyt
Webster City
G. B. Peterson
Gon. Gustaf
J. R. Lundy
Colling
Town
A. W. Hess
Mr. Hess
Bell Hess
Gladbrook
L. N. Parradee
Advance-Rumley Co
Faye Carroll
Rolfe
F. J. Nacke
Zelia Wallace
Des Moines
A. B. Bush
W. L. Peacock
Fae McEwen
M. Y.B. Club
B. A. Kerns
Rochester
Minn
Philander Strong
Belleville
Ohio
Philander
Iowa
Red Cross
Plover
Charles W. Roberts
Chas. W. Roberts
Saturday Specials in Fleece Line Ladies and Boys Wear
A broken two piece fleece outfit is offered as a Saturday Special for ladies and a separate men and boys lot. Fleece and pants priced at 50 cents per sack, undergarments for boys listed at 19 cents.
Plover M E Church Notes Mention Local and Regional Events
Church notes record Rev Glenn M Squires as pastor and events at the Plover M E Church. Mentions include railway schedule from Ruthven line, appointments for J B Pirie as road patrolman, Burns anniversary in Cedar Rapids, Farmer Grain Dealers meeting at Fort Dodge, travel by Luella Shaver and R B Dunn, Willing Workers meeting rescheduled due to a funeral, Garlock visiting Fort Dodge, Hilton return from California, and various prayer and Bible meetings with odd fragmentary phrases.
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Ruthven
J. 8
Pirie
Cedar Rapides
Ft. Dodge
C. D. Ferguson
Robert Burns
Cedar Rapids
H. H. Grove
A. M. Hofert
H.l Lehnus
I. M. McKim
C. P. Lathrop
Farmer Grain Dealers’ Association
Fort Dodge
Powhatah Township
Luella Shaver
San Diego
California
Arno Shaver
R. B. Dunn
Champaign
Ill
Workers’ Society
C. W. Roberts
Geo
J. D. Hilton
Marriage of Virgil Roberts and bride announced in Plover
Congratulations flow as Virgil Roberts a local farmer who rents the Eggspuehler farm near Plover marries the eldest daughter of the Hildreth family a respected school teacher The couple will establish a home on the farm and extend hospitality to the community in a union celebrated with heartfelt wishes for happiness and usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Roberts
Virgil
Eggspuehler
Plover
8. C
Red Cross Work Report From Plover Schoolhouse
Local Red Cross room at the schoolhouse notes for Wednesday January 23 list women volunteers by session and name. A later shipment from the local branch to Pocahontas chapter includes counts of bandages helmets sweaters socks wristlets and mufflers for distribution.
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Red Cross
A. B. Hancher
BE. Hancher
H. Fitzgerald
Nellie Wallace
8. Swangon
J. H. Pollock
W. R. ‘Iler
B. A. Kerns
William Smith
Mena Mueller
A. J. Webb
J. H. Dennis
A. M. Hofert
John Henderson
Geo
Shaw
Pocahontas
Gnisterney
Sub-District Rally Draws Epworthians Delegation
The Sub-District Rally at Plover on Saturday January 10 drew strong Epworthian attendance. Pocahontas sent a fine delegation of young ladies and the Rolfer contingent performed well. A committee named four Leagues and adopted the Double T motto Tried and True. The program ran short but was enjoyed. the basement church supper complemented the long afternoon session. No date or location for the next rally is set, with notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Eclipse Myths Recalled In Manchester Guardian Tale
The article relays a quirky London to Manchester anecdote about an eclipse inspired claim in a morning paper. A city worker rushed back to Manchester before nine because the paper said the noon eclipse would be visible from Albert Square, an unusual misreading linked to Swift era lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Manchester Guardian
England
Greenwich
Manchester
City
Albert Square
Dean Swift
Dublin
Convertible body turns one car into two roadsters
An article describes a convertible auto body that lets a rear section detach in two minutes, transforming a five to seven passenger touring car into a roadster. It highlights long wheelbase options and a range from economical to luxury, stressing practical versatility for families. It also discusses gasoline waste from leaky carburetors and modest efficiency gains that could save millions of gallons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Government urges gasoline cuts to aid war effort
Van H Manning director of the bureau of mines urges automob ile owners and dealers to curb pleasure driving to conserve fuel for army and navy needs. He cites a projected 850000000 gallons required next year and warns drastic action may follow if voluntary measures fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
van. H. Manning
Bureau of Mines
Department ‘of the Interior
Mr. Manning
Army
Davy
Navy
Variation in motor vehicle fees across states in 1916
The 1916 Circular 73 from the U S Bureau of the Census outlines how registration and license fees varied by state. New Hampshire collected $19.67 gross revenue per car, Minnesota about $19 per car, and South Carolina and Texas used annual registration fees. Fees were often based on net value, horsepower, capacity, or a mix, with chauffeurs and dealers facing differing requirements.
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United States
Office of Public Rd
United States Department of Otture
New Hampshire
Nesota
Esch
South Carolina
Texas
Taonee
Klahoma
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People’s Savings Bank
Plover, Iowa
Mrs. C. ©. Watts
J. T. Grant Home
Grove & Lathrop
Maxwell
Aera
O.B
Detroit
Centsaturday
Calhoun
Rae Church
Piple School
Ane
Mérning Orth Lange
Hooton
E. L. Sub-District Rally
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