Rolfe News Roundup Highlights Local Life and Visits
Local Diddings notes a Cadillac eight enjoyed by the J K Lemon family. Gilmore City hosts the Elizabethean Pageant with strong town talent. Mrs J E Evergon visits from Sioux City for Rolfe high school exercises. A M Hofert recovers well from appendicitis after hospital stay in Hampton. Obrecht of The Scenic reports strong audience for The Spoilers late show. Spangler farm in Des Moines township sold for 185 per acre to a buyer near Gilmore City. George D Sweet Dramatic Co presents Polly of the Circus and The Girl From Wyoming in Rolfe with fine performances and band. Mr and Mrs Leon Joy visit from Ames over Sunday to see A B Symes.
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J. K. Lemon
Gilmore City
J. E. Evergon
Sioux City
Times
J. F. Spangler
Des Moines
A. V. Graeber
Geo. D. Sweet Dramatic Co
Rolfe
Polly
Circus
Wyoming
Léon
BE. Joy
Ames
Presbyterian Church Notes Morning Sermon at 10:30
Morning worship includes a sermon titled The Army on White era. Pastor MeQooney leads services at 10 30 with a school session immediately after the morning service.
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Presbyterian Church
I, MeQooney
Swat The Council in Pocahontas County Lands Fight
The executive council of Iowa withholds $20,000 from land sales in Swan and Rat Lake beds, funds due to Pocahontas County road funds. The county board sued and lost, while the council delays transfer despite state law. Vows of strong consequences target council members up for re-election.
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Fof Towa
Swan
Rat Lake
Pocahontas County
Board of Supervisors
Methodist Episcopal Church announces benevolence drive and services
The church asks Methodists to subscribe to benevolences and attend a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs. J. T. Fraser with transportation provided. Epworth League serves ice cream and cake next Wednesday on the church lawn. Regular services Sunday include 10 am preaching on The World: For Christ Does It Pay and 8 pm sermon Weak Hours.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
J. T. Fraser
Epworth League
Brotherhood Glass
Peterson for Treasurer in Preahantas County
A local voter booster endorses Gus Peterson for county treasurer, touting a thirty year acquaintance since his Pomeroy general merchandise days. The message praises his honesty and merchant record while noting his current residence in Tun.
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Gus “Peterson
Preahantas County
Gus Peterson
Pomeroy
Busines
Ver
Cunningham a Nice Fellow
A fragmented opinion piece from Newell pokes fun at H Cunningham, portraying him as a well known local figure involved in politics and social affiliations. The writer ridicules his shifting stances on issues from suffrage to liquor and notes farmers criticize his taxation impact, while mocking broad societal remarks on progress and decency.
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H. Cunningham
Newell
Politicaada
Mason and
K. of P
Card Of Thanks For Kindness During Sickness And Burial
We thank friends and neighbors for help during the sickness and burial of our little darling Maime and for beautiful flowers. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Holt.
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Maime
Commission government under scrutiny and expansion in early Iowa politics
In 1913 discussions trace the rise of commissioner rule replacing elected officials, detailing state actions from county superintendents to highway control. The piece cites Senate files and the shift of power to commissions, noting centralization and public knowledge concerns, with Edward H. Cunningham named as Speaker.
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General Assembly
35Th General Assembly
State Highway .Com
Senate
Ames
Executive Council
Des Moines
Commission
Edward H. Cunningham
Newell
Iowa
Buena, Vista
Pocatientes
Humboldt
Bruce
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