Local notices from Bradgate week residents and events
Bradgate community reports visitors and calls on Thursday and Sunday. Special Baptist lawn meetings run by Rev Hillis. New school superintendent Weyrauch to remodel Hunter residence. Royal Neighbor lodge honors moving member Mrs Coke with silver spoon. Families and couples visit Rolfe, Humboldt, Ames, and Lost Island Lake for weekends and outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lovrien
J. G. Devinne
Humboldt
Caywood
Dan O’niell
Honat
Royal Neighbor Lodge
H. C. Coke
Ames
Buck
Lucile
T. S
Perry Lanning
George Lanning
Nels Smith
Nina
Eunice
John Anderson
A. E. Olsen
Pocahontas County Treasurer Reports Semiannual Accounts
Bertha Bowers, Treasurer of Pocahontas County Iowa, certifies the semiannual report as a correct summary of business transacted during the period specified. The document bears her signature and official title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bowers
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Pocahontas, Iowa
Local visits and social rounds noted in Rolfe area
Agnes Goodmundson traveled from Paullina for a visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs S R Hoveland. John Anderson called on business in Rolfe. N E Higby and Frank Doe spent Sunday at Lake Okoboji while Soren Erickson and Steve Nelson handled matters in Humboldt. Madge Nichols and Nina Smith were shopping in Rolfe on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes ' Goodmundson
Paullina
S. R. Hoveland
John’. Anderson
Rolfe
N.E. Higby
Frank Doe
Lake Okoboji
Soren Erickson
Steve Nelson
Humboldt
Madge Nichols
Nina Smith
Swamp Land Made Valuable By Simple Draining
A mosquito infested Georgia swamp near Milton was transformed into 20 acres of good land using dynamite to dig a 1,500 foot ditch. The operation, costing about 270 dollars including labor, created a freely running stream and drainage that converted the land from wet waste to usable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Public’ ‘Health Service
Georgia
Milton
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Not Much of a Disguise Teasier Teacher Plays Widow Role
A Teasier school ma'am travels in disguise on vacation posing as a stenographer clerk or other profession. She planned to be a widow for a week and largely succeeds until overheard by a colored elevator boy. He confirms she is a widow, remarking the idea suits a school teacher who loves to boss the world.
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Capitol Grounds
Court House
Teachers’ Institute
Ee Hochstein
State
Mae i Ee
Gale of Donelson
AMER
County Home
L. Ad
Ma'am
Boston
Iowa
Picnic versus pique-nique and a fiery farewell
The piece contrasts the French pique-nique with the American picnic noting formal demands and contributed meals. It cites a 1879 French paper example with a subscribers list, dress code, and dinner time. The text ends with a quip about two women saying goodbye as a house burns, risking the last word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint M Henry
Frances
de Rigzuer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Local Notes from the Community Page
A flurry of small town activities and visits. Clyde Devaulis assists with farm work at the Graver home as Tucker travels to Illinois to aid a family matter. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Graver searched for a coal spot at Pickerel Lake last Sunday. Pocahontas hosted a batuahua event with many locals attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde’ Devaulis
G. A. Graver
Usb
Tucker
Ilinois
Ray Graver
Eab Pickerel Lake
Pocahont
Thos
Edge
Pomeroy
Will Butson
BBC
Derr
Priday
Marion Graver
Des ‘Moines
Niel Snell
Mallard
Zelmet Sandvig
Rolfe
J.G. Obrecht
Martin Silkebakken
Bradgate
Jarvis
Hakes
George Speer
Emmetsburg
Brad‘gate
Funeral attendance marks community tribute in Montague area
A large crowd attended the funeral of Montague Hakes at HW Deand M.W. Gryver and Martin A Silkebakken were visitors in the area. Howard Albaugh visited in Manson on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Livingstone returned to Mangon after visiting their daughter Mrs. J. W. Loots and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anied M
Fort Dod
iMontague- Hakes
P Lautens
Frite
W. Gryver
Martin A Silkebakken
Silver
Howard Albaugh
Manson
Mrs. Livingstone
Mangon
J. W. Loots
Giant natural bridges of Utah named Sipapu Kachin and Owa choma
In Southwestern Utah near White canyon three large natural bridges Sipapu Kachin and Owa choma were named a Nathomal monument by a 1908 presidential proclamation. The largest spans 201 feet with a 157 foot height and 25 foot wide summit. Access via Thompson Utah to Monticello by stage or pack horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatt
Utah
White Canyon
Thompson
Monticello
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Earl Hurst
BRADGATE _ BREEZES
Ee Cerevisiae
Sat Fem
M. W. Gruver
H. D. Gruver
Laurens
T. Maxey
Uirton
TD. Jones
Rolfé
L. M.graham Veterinarian
At. Nacke's
Pocahontas Loan & Trust Company (Incorporated
Pocahontas
Jos.McEwen
W., S. McEwen
McEwen Brothers
Real of State Savings Bank
Robt. Klein Sr
Robert Kle
Robt. Klein Jr
IN. & Son
Col
H. H. Grove
Plover, Iowa
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