Crowds See Iowa Troops Depart for Camp Pike
In a vivid countywide sendoff, about 8?000 people gathered in Pocahontas County to bid farewell to troops leaving Monday for Camp Pike Arkansas. Ed Dunn spoke on Americanism, urging lawful action through the War Service Commission, while Red Cross volunteers lined routes and bands played as the train departed amid cheers and prayers for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Allen
County War Service Commission
War Service Commission
Ed G. Dunn
Magon City
Dunn
Turkey
Red Cross
Yocahontas
Rolfe
Sibley
Osceola County
Pocahontas County
Camp Pike
Services and picnic announced by Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Rev J P M Magnussen announces Sunday July 28 services with morning English and evening Danish. A Sunday school picnic follows at 2 pm at Mads Johansen farm. A burglary at Mrs Vandeventer’s residence prompts calls for vigilance and eventual justice against the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P.M. Magnussen
Mads Johansen
Chautauqua Red Cross Drive Sums Up Local Event
The Chautauqua program drew a strong audience as Rolfe and visiting performers showcased patriotism and talent. Attendees praised the shows, heard talks by veterans and city figures, and agreed the event was the best yet while boosting Red Cross funds and community spirit.
War era prose on patriotism and policy in playful fragments
A collage of wartime editorials and satirical lines praising civic duty and American resilience. It rails against German aggression, advocates neighborly aid to fight weeds, and mocks political rhetoric while noting draft age, war costs, shell shock, and the Overman act with period tone and scattered humor.
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von Hindenburg
Paris
Kansas
William
Bill
England
America
Parliament
Congress
Germany
July Slippers Sale Featured Across Ladies Misses and Children
Tables laden with dress slippers for ladies misses and children offered at reduced prices though values are disregarded. Prices shown include four dollar and three fifty and other marked amounts though the text is partly garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Arrowman Tries Aviation Stunts With Ford Car
Four travelers including Mrs Bruce and Mrs Kent suffered bruises after an automobile accident near Pocahontas. They describe a near collision with Mr Noggle, a roll of the Ford, and a lucky escape with no serious injuries. The group thanks Mr Noggle and others who aided, noting the car had minor damage and plans to try again once cranked.
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Arrowman
Bruce
Don Kent
Dolliver Kent
Pocahontas
Callon
Noggle
Nouth Road
Ford
Mrs. Noggle
Harry
Noggles
Will Hunter
Air Service
Sam
Methodist Episcopal Church Weekly Schedule and League Institute
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. C. S. Burnette lists class meeting and worship times, Sabbath School, Epworth League, Evening Praise, Prayer Meeting, and Bible Study. The W. H. M. meets with Mrs. E. S. Colebaugh. Two carloads of Epworth League youth attended the Lake Okoboji Institute with about 300 Leaguers registered, and next Sunday will feature morning and evening services plus an outdoor missionary lecture on South America with colored slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
E. S. Colebaugh
Epworth League
League Institute
M. E. Camp
Lake Okoboji
South America
Rolfe Chautauqua to Convene July 29 at Ward Ferguson Office
Attention is called to the annual meeting of the Rolfe Chautauqua Association by by law on the second Monday after the session. This year the meeting will be held Monday evening July 29 at Ward Ferguson's office to wind up the year and elect a new board of directors and conduct necessary business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe Chautauqua Association
Ward Ferguson
Mrs Herbert Doe Passes in Nes Moines Hospital
Mrs Herbert Doe born in Pocahontas county on a Bradgate farm February 22 1868 married 1898 to Herbert Doe in Bradgate. Six children four sons two daughters survive with husband. eldest son in France. She joined Methodist Episcopal church early and died after appendicitis operation July 15 in Nes Moines. Funeral July 18 in Rolfe Free Methodist Church. Interred Clinton cemetery. Miss Viola Holmgren of Ruthven visited Rolfe home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Hary
Pocahontas County
Bradgate
Herbert Doe
Rolfe
France
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nes Moines
W. W Ream
Free Methodist Church
Clinton Cemetery
Viola Holmgren
Ruthven
Nelx Ryen Ihome
Special Rural Sth Grade Examinations Held at Pocahontas
Special teachers examinations will be held in the court room at Pocahontas on August 16. GRACE D BRADSHAW is the County Superintendent overseeing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Grace D. Bradshaw
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev. R. D. Echlin as Pastor
The article highlights Rev. R. D. Echlin D D as pastor of the Presbyterian Church. It comments on national effort, urging shipbuilding and unity, with a sharp line about Germany and current events.
Notable Names Featured in Public Notices List
A long list of individuals including Holt, Jaseb, Jones, Obrecht, Bowen, Howe, Hansell, Severson, Huffman, Bliss, Holl, Ritchey, Pyle, Vey, Schmudt, Coffin, Syoufe, Klein, Tietze, Alberts, Morrow, Halt, Pattee, Wilson appears in the community notice. The document names several professionals and officials such as Dr. A C Hackley and The Arrow publication, suggesting a formal listing of participants or signatories in a local matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Alberts
O. W. Morrow
HM. Halt
the Arrow
A. C. Hackley
Will Pattee
J. H. Wilson
Harvest Volunteers Rally For Food Stuffs Effort
Captains and volunteers mobilize to port grain and food for war needs. Lieut Lufshery leads boys as they organize to counter attack and sustain farming amid shortages. Signed pledges by local residents pledge labor and grain donations to support the harvest drive as Allied victory work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. As
Lufshery
Ceylon
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F. C. Thomas Co
Iowa
Board of Directors
Chautauqua
Platt
Ferguson
Ward
Perry
Chautanaas
Tailien
Wien
Fiealle
Alease
Pracin
Kent
F. J. Powell
Matthews
Cole
Opera
Fea
Eaeh
Charles Brandon
Songaor
Rev. C. S. Burnette
Chautaqua
Special
Christian Endeavor
F. A. Malcolm
M Thos. Wiley
P. A. McEwen
Robert Bruce
Welcb
I. C. Smith
McIntire
J. W. B. C. H. Tollefsrude
Hoyne
A. B. Thomy Goo
R. C. Morrison
J. On
J. T. Grant, Rolf
Ontainty
Spearcs
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