Chautauqua notes and crowd reactions defy big-name hype
The text reflects on Buffalo gnats bull moose lore, critiques appeals tied to politics and Chautauqua attendance. It notes that curiosity boosts turnout by about twenty five percent for unfamiliar attractions and cites Dr. Hill's surprise impact at the Rolfe Chautauqua, sparking renewed audience interest.
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Dr. Hill
Old Rolfe
McKnight
Reust
Proceedings and reminiscences from Pocahontas Iowa board meeting
Proceedings cover a nostalgia laden preface on the Fourth of July, then record the Pocahontas Iowa board of supervisors meeting of June 9 1914. It details drainage petition adjournment and broad equalization of township asset values including extensive livestock and farming adjustments across multiple townships.
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Auditor's Office
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
W. H L. Batley
Bellville Township
Colfax Township
Cattel
Center Township
Cummins Township
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Lake Township
Lincoln Township
Lizard Township
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Raeef
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Washington -Townshire
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State Savings Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
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Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
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J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce W. 8
McEwen
the State Savings Bank
the Updike Grain Co