Craddock's Des Moines Letter Reflects Wartime Civic Life
The column recalls old outdoor scenes and praise for Iowa figures like W. A. Elliott and Frances E. Whitely, plus Senator J. H. Allen. It notes Defense Council activities, enlistment issues, and a social ode to public service, ending with a light remark on male perception of beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Elliott
Pocahontas
Defense Council
Iowa
Will Elliott
Frances E. Whitely
Webster City
Women’s State Defense Council
Whitely
J. H. Allen
Pocshoutas County
Allen
Americans Aroused Yet Calm on War Duty
The nation remains wary and hopeful about avoiding war, yet shows a grim resolve to meet its duties. Americans understand a colossal task ahead and insist on holding true to ideals, with a growing determination that may seem calm to outsiders but is inwardly fiery.
Joint Palo Alto Clay Pocahontas Board Proceedings 1917
County boards from Palo Alto, Clay and Pocahontas meet in Emmetsburg and Rockwell City. Hopkins elected chairman with Eagan secretary, plans recess to July 12 for tile contract reports and material buying for bedding. later adjournments cover drainage district work and a contested drainage project.
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure or One Hundred Dollar Reward
The ad touts a constitutional catarrh treatment taken internally that, it claims, cures the disease by purifying the blood. It offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and invites readers to request a list of testimonials from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Bold by all druggists and mentions Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Teko Hall
Joint Drainage District 9-13 Hearing and Ruling
The joint boards of supervisors meet with members present from Calhoun and Pocahontas counties to hear appraisers report on damages for Joint Drainage Districts No 9 and 13. They approve supplemental engineer recommendations, establish the district, locate improvements, and set damage awards to various claimants including Central Railroad Co and several individuals, with sections and start dates for construction through 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filcounty
Dooley
Sedlachk
Calhoun County
Baker
Lotspiech
Scott
M. J. Dooley
Pocahontas County
J. R. Martin
R. B. Dixon
Cvarried
Elsen
Otto Heide
Calhoun
Poocahontas County
Joint Board of Supee
Joint Boards of Supervisors
iNinoig Central Railroad Co
F. QO. Johnson
Geo. W. Gehrt
H. R. Miller
Julia Dolye Flaherty
Henry Els
Henry Ells
Adolph Timan
Pearce & Lewis
Sophia Gutz
T. W. Bisehoff
Benjamin Egli
Elmer EB. Wella
John Breiholz
Arthur Martin
John F. Gustavson
Pocahontas
Iowa
Yoder Appointed Engineer for Joint Drainage District No 9 13
Motion carried appointing B A Yoder to make permanent survey and oversee construction in Joint Drainage District No 9-13 with a 5000 bond. Notices for letting bids to furnish material and perform work to be published. bids open August 3 1917 at 10 A M in Rockwell City court house. Board adjourned to 10 A M August 3 1917. Attest Chairman M J Dooley J R Martin Clerk R B Dixon Auditor Calhoun County Iowa July 12 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto
Clay
Pocahontas
Palo Alto County
Jos. Kleigl
John Rehm
Albert Steiner
J. J. Deneen
Hans Westergard
Clay County
H. H. Hoberg
C. F. Johns
Henry Johnson
G. H. Parker
Jones
Poca
W. P. Hopkins
Alex’ Eikewald
Court House
M. J. Dooley
Robert Klein
A. J. Sedlacek
Wm. Elsen
D. C
Plymouth Clay Products Co
Fort Dodge
Rockwell City
Boards of Supervisors
Calhoun
Pocahontas County
B. A. Yoder
J. R. Martin
R. B. Dixon
Calhoun County
Clay and Pocahontas
Supervisors
Towa
W. C. Wood
D. D
Frank Kneer
D. D. No
Same
W. P. Wood
Feenobag
Weaver
C. A. Marple
Arthur Pearce
W. P. Weaver
Cora Weaver
J. J
Will Pendergats
S. W. McKenney
Iion
F. A. MalJcolm
Stover
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Buick Automobile
Avid McCray
Rolfe
Fuller-White
Baerth Nee Ae
Ain House
Pp. A. C. Hackley
Mcewen Block
T. D. Jones
First National Bank
H. W. Lyon
Graham, D. W. M. Relfe
Chicago Veterinary College
McGowan’s Pharmacy
Pocahontas Loan & Trust Company (Incorporated
E. Buxbom
Plasterer and Mason Telephone
Rolfe, Iowa
Jo. McEwen W
McEwen
Mewen Brothers Real Estate Obee
Rear of State Savings Bank
Alwin G
Tietze Pie Sign & Decorating , Company
Brewster & Peterson & Teaming
Minnesota
Craddock
Des Moines
County Board
Boston Bie
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Sora
Universal Car
F. O. B. Detroit
Rolfe Auto Company
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