Nine Killed in M&SL Wreck at Bloody Run
A northbound M and St L Railway train derailed on a bridge near Bloody Run north of Arnold in Humboldt county. Nine people died and about thirty were injured as mail baggage and three passenger cars cascaded from the 25 to 30 foot high span. Emergency crews from Arnold Livermore Humboldt and Fort Dodge aided the wounded and recovered bodies. The incident left two missing including a newsboy, with lingering questions about the cause likely rail spread. Mrs. Fred Schroeder and her young daughter Vivian of St Paul perished in the smoking car while two men and two women survived the crash.
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Bloody Run
Arnold
Humboldt County
Rolfe
Fort Dodge
Livermore
Humboldt
Ft. Dodge
Fred Schroeder
Vivian
St. Paul
Hart
Race Meet Planned at Rolfe July 20 21 Promises Fine Event
Arrangements for the Rolfe race meet on July 20 and 21 are progressing with optimistic outlooks for a fine program. The edition page advertises the events including two auto races and a motorcycle race daily. The Rolfe band will provide music debuting at the meet.
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Rolfe
Wreck of M. and St. L. Rail Bridge Provokes Healings and Repairs
The accident left a father and child hurt with slight wounds while the mother and child were treated at home after the crash. The scene drew thousands, roads were ruined, and auto travel halted as wrecking crews labored through rain. Officials note possible track, spike issues but traffic delays dominated a lengthy recovery period.
Daily Vacation Bible School Proves Highly Successful
The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Presbyterian church drew over ninety children aged four to thirteen across two weeks. Under Misses Orrel Greene Dorothy Pearce and Rev. J P Lester, crafts included beadwork, puzzles, and scroll saw projects, with Bible study and songs fueling strong enthusiasm. The program showcased a notable exhibit at Hoyne window and the event was praised as the state’s largest such school this year with plans for a five week standard school next year.
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Presbyterian Church
Orrel Greene
Dorothy Pearce
Dorothy Green
Clara Dawson
J. P. Lester
Palestine
Hoyne
Iowa
Rolfe
Rev
Lester
Rolfe Chautauqua Set for August 1 to 8
Rolfe's independent chautauqua will run August 1 through 8 starting on a Sunday. Details will be announced in the July 22 Rolfe Chautauqua issue reviewing the talent. The event is a home affair needing community support for wholesome entertainment and lectures.
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Rolfe
Offspring Born to Mr and Mrs Geo Brock
An infant arrived at the Brock residence Monday July 7. The parents reported they could not determine the newborn's sex.
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Geo. Brock
Picnic Great Success At City Park Fourth Celebration
The White Ribbon group held a Fourth of July picnic at City Park with ample food, lemonade, iced tea, and games. Jimmy Cornwell’s pony drew crowds while Florence Young ran an observation car for woodland drives and racing track trips. The piece praises the park’s beauty and urges local women’s organizations to collaborate to further improve the grounds.
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Jimmy Cornwell
Florence Young
Rolfe
Rain floods plains as six inches fall in days of steady downpour
The weather pattern drags on with daily rain since June 28, causing creeks to overflow and water to cover fields. Observer Malcolm reports about six inches of rain with more in sight, threatening crops especially corn and grain while wind and hail remain limited locally.
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Malcolm
W C T U Meeting Invited Guests July 15
The W C T U will meet with Mrs Frank MacVey on Thursday July 15. All members neighbors and friends are urged to attend. Ted Munson from West Bend notes record Des Moines River levels as floods threaten area with the dredge failing to save crops. Water covers most grades and approaches Woodman Park crossing near Rolfe.
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Frank MacVey
Ted Munson
West Bend
Des Moines
Rodman
Woodman Park
Rolfe
Republican Convention at Pocahontas Forms Delegate Committees
The Pocahontas county Republicans met last Saturday with a strong turnout. Chairman Arno Rassler presided and F C Gilchrist delivered an extempore but pointed address. Burt Kroesen of The Fonda Times was chosen secretary and delegates were named to various conventions through committees chosen by township roll call.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Arno Rassler
F. C. Gilchrist
Fred
Gilchrist
Burt Kroesen
The
Fonda Times
Bellville
Cedar
J. P. Mullen
Ff. A. Fairburn
Center
J. A. Crummer
C. P. Malcolm
Clinton
Ward Ferguson
Marion Bruce
Cummins
W. E. Pirie
Fred Hauswirth
Colfax
Dover
Des Moines
A. P. White
John Thompson
Grant
W. A. Elliott
Ray Crummer
Garfield
Randall Melson
M. N. Ives
Lake No
H. N. Wheeler
A. N. Buscher
J. E. McBride
Frank Neel
Lincoln
H. F. Toben
W. F. Grummer
Lizard
Marshall
Powhatan
Alex McEwen
C. P. Lathrop
A. Roosevelt
R. C. Grant
Glyde Brinkman
July 9 to 15 1926 Film Serial and Widescreen Displays
Program lists weekly showings: July 9 The Bridge of Death from The Lost City seventh chapter. July 10 Loot a dramatic adaptation by Arthur Somes Roche. July 13 Buck Jones in The Forbidden Trail. July 14 Vivian Rich in World of Folly. July 15 Geo Walsh in Luck and Pluck a romance of an honorable cook.
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Saturday Evening Post
Arthur Somes Roche
Buck Jones
Vivian Rich
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Lany
Beagle
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
John C. Gunderson
Kensington
Mabel Field
Daily Vacation Bible School
Chautauqua
Ui Turned His
Ya Els Sfues
W. 5S. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
D. D. McEwen
Board of Directors
J.B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
W. S. McEwen
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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