Memorial services held by Silver Leaf Lodge Knights of Pythias
The Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias held memorial services for departed brothers with visiting members from Gilmore City. Ward Ferguson chaired, Rev R D Behlin gave the opening, and B A Grimwood of Oxford Junction spoke. A double quartet performed and graves were decorated at Clinton Cemetery.
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Silver Leaf Lodge No. 40
Knights of Pythias
Gilmore City
Ward Ferguson
R. D. Behlin
Order
Walter Holt
Harriss ‘Thomas
E. D. Bloom
H. H
Rolfe
Grimwood
Castle Hall
Clinton Cemetery
Knights of Pythias Order
Dog Notice Under Ordinance 62 Seeks For Large Dogs
The city will kill dogs running at large without the 1918 license tag. License fees are due by June 1, 1918 at the mayor’s office. Any dog found at large after June 15, 1918 without the tag will be killed. C. H. Moon, Mayor.
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C. H. Moon
Who’s A Robber These are trying times for the retailer
The piece argues retail merchants face squeezed margins as wholesale prices rise. It cites ACA cotton material and common calico with higher wholesale rates and warns of small profits. It suggests manufacturers and jobbers share blame for elevated substitutes and warns retailers risk stock losses or sheriff action.
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Dry Goods Reporter
New Officers for A. L. D. Club Formed at Meeting
The A I D Club met June 4 with Mrs W P Wheeler and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs A Grant Vice President Mrs A V Graeber Secretary Mrs E S Colebaugh Treasurer Mrs M T Blessing Program Committee Mrs J H Chariton Mrs G T Moffett Mrs J B Kent Luncheon followed the session and the group adjourned to meet again in two weeks with Mrs E A Messinger.
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W. P. Wheeler
Mra. J. B. Kent
A. Grant
A. V. Graeber
Mra
Pocahontas County Boys Wounded on French Firing Line
The report centers on Ned Goodchild of Havelock wounded in France and treated in a backline hospital with infection and patience noted by a nurse. Frank Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murray, also wounded with the 168th Rainbow Division after Cantigny engagement. other local soldiers Cecil Cumming Walter Green and “Dummy” in the same unit are mentioned waiting for further word.
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Ray Green
France
Ned Goodchild
Havelock
Ned
Frank 1. Murray
Frank
Henry Murray
Valley Junction
3Rd Iowa
168Th
Cantigny
Mag
Walter Green
Dummy
168Th Regiment
German Alien Registra tion Order Extends To Women 14 Plus
German authorities announce a registration window from June 17 to 26 for alien females aged fourteen and up, with citizenship tied to husbands if married. US-born females are citizens unless sworn to Germany, and postmasters serve as registration agents. Noncompliance may lead to restraint or imprisonment.
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U. S
Germany
Death of Lizzie May Harp in Rolfe Iowa
Lizzie May Harp died at her sister Mrs. Herb Doe's home in Rolfe on Tuesday morning June 11 from pneumonia after about two weeks of illness. Born May 4 1870 near Bradgate Iowa she lived in Bradgate and Rolfe all her life. She is survived by sister Mrs. Herb Des and half brother F A Hoag both of Rolfe. Funeral services were held at McIntyre's parlors Wednesday conducted by Rev C L Delsel de with a male quartet. interment in Clinton Cemetery. The family received condolences from sorrowing relatives.
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Lizzie May Harp
Herb Doe
Rolfe
Bradgate
Iowa
Herb Des
F. A. Hoag
McIintyre
Rev
C. L. Dalselde
Clinton
Lutheran Church Notes Rev. C I Dalseide Pastor
Lutheran services in English at 11:00 a.m. Bible class in the morning and evening service follow. Pastor C I Dalseide presides over the church as listed in the notes.
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Lutheran Church Notes
C. I. Dalseide
Vice
Subscriptions Rates Notice in Local Paper
The notice outlines subscription costs: $1.50 yearly in advance or $2.00 yearly if not prepaid. It urges readers to renew expired subscriptions and promises savings and better interest on prepaid payments. The message targets home subscribers and emphasizes prompt payment.
Banks Ban Overdrafts in Unified 1918 Pact
Rolfe banks led by State Savings Bank and First National Bank announce that overdrafts will be refused and checks will be dishonored if they would create a negative balance. The notice cites Comptroller and Banking Superintendent demands and warns customers to ensure funds before drawing checks. Effective Monday June 17 1918.
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Kaiser Bill
Rolfe
State Savings Bank
James Bruce
First National Bank
J. K. Lemon
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social in Rolfe
The Woman's Club of Rolfe hosts an old-fashioned ice cream social on the lawn of Mrs. Fae McEwen next Saturday evening June 15 to replenish the club treasury. Junior members serve wheatless ice cream and cake while the Rolfe band provides music and a special program entertains guests.
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Woman's Club of
Rolfe
Treasury Fund
Fae McEwen
Sidelights on Local Citizens and Military Encounters
Word from Leon Harris places him at Great Lakes Training Camp, Co. 249, 14th Regiment. Cheater Everson lies in the Presidio hospital in San Francisco with measles. Mrs Geo Mather and daughter Mrs Leon Baton visit Mrs Wm Matteson. Baton and Miss Anna Matteson return to Sioux City. Miss Berti Sanford of Coffeyville visits grandparents A D and Mrs A Sanford east of town.
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Leon Harris
Great Lakes Training Camp
Co. 249
Cheater Everson
Presidio
San Francisco
Cal
Big Coal Shortage Demands Immediate Action
Fifty million tons short plus fifty million tons extra demand equals a total shortage of one hundred million tons. The Administration studied the coal problem and urges buying now as summer production and transport improve. Freight rates rise 30 to 75 cents by June 25. Splint Hocking Illinois Wyablehese Bloomfield are here now.
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Splint
Hocking
Ilinois
Wyablehese
Bloomfield
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev B D Echlin Pastor
Sunday services listed with preaching Bible school and classes. Weekday prayer and study hours and a patriotic concert program with multiple records. Missionary Society meets next Wednesday at Mrs J C Nelson home and reception of new members planned.
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Presbyterian Church Notes
B. D. Echlin
Kaiser Bill
Kaiser John
Reinald Werrenrath
Columbia
Lamber Murphy “Hall
Victor
Weosencome
Belgian National Air
Sousa
Marseilles
Maple Leaf
Canadian Air the Missionary Society
J. C. Nelson
J. T. Grant
J. H. Brinkman
Porto Rico
Cuba
America
Yoptes
Philippine Islands
Free Methodist Church Notes Pastor Taylor Leads Schedule
The Free Methodist Church announces services led by Pastor W. Taylor. Sunday School at 10:00 A.M. Preaching at 11:00 A.M. Class meeting after. Evening service at 8:00 P.M. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. All are welcome to attend.
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M. Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Free Methodist Church
Taylor
Card of Thanks and Upcoming Meeting Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during illness and funeral of Mrs. Herb Doe. The Tuesday Clo club meets at Mrs. C. J. White home on Tuesday afternoon in June. It is the last meeting of the season and will serve as a house warming for the White home.
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C. J. White
Tesday
Local Officers Appointed for Alcrest Co
The article notes officers chosen for the co operative group with a president and secretary named, and three directors listed. It mentions plans to form a strong lineup and hints at baseball enthusiasm and band music, with comments on possible additions from Rolfe and Haye.
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Enuf
Oficers
C. C. Johnson
Rolfe
Haye
Fragmentary Note Hints at Investigation in Fairy Spirit Case
A fragmented report references investigation actions tied to a spirit of fairy influence. Details are unreadable, but the piece indicates inquiries or scrutiny surrounding this symbolic topic.
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Robber
A. L. D. Club
Iane Locke
Rutland
C. W. Coffin
Murrill Carroll
Hubert Barnes
Leo Hart
Wm. Schoenberger
Z. T. Carroll
Hagle Grove
Knight of Columbus
F. C. Thomas Co
Pocahontas County
The
Camp Dodge
Frank J Hagen
Rolle
Ernest A. Johnson
Laurens
Erik G. Christoffers
Pocahontas
Jesse A. Gehrt
Ware
Laurence J. Koester
Fay Needham
Varina
Robert M. Cundiff
George H. Brock
Rolfes
Willie P. Ernest
Claus J. Ziegler
Palmer
Elmer Baust
Pomeroy
Harrison H. Heckaman
Gilmore
Arthur W. Peterson
Samuel R. Brown
Samuel C. Utterback
Plover
James F. Mulholland
John R. Perrigo
Pocahontaa
William Rainoling Vartan
Robert BE. Barger
Albert J. Murphy
Fonda
Ropert G. Brown
Earl Noe PR
Ralph A. Hendricks
Albert W. Welgert
Gilmore Brunkin
R. Wiemers
Joseph A. Wagner
Gustav Almauist
John P. Anderson
Daniel A. Lagenwalter
Walton Qtoffoe
Dalman
Suse Capr
Chester
Ttle
Presbyterian Church
H. J. Wotapek
Avis
Perry
Cora Rihardson
Des Moines
St. Dodge
Epworth League
Red Cross
Leon Doe
el Dorado
Kansas
Ert Doe
J. B. Kent
Ft. Dodge
Geo. W. Day
Frank D. Russell
Baker
Food Commission
Owen Patterson
Willie Howe
Earl Nunnamaker
Bort Dodge
Omaha
Medical Department
Army
Fort Logan
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Tenth Congressional District
Fort Dodge
C. L. Gunderson
Roosevelt Township
Randall Melson
Gare Tea
J.A
Siater
A. Hoag
W.C. Shull, Rolf
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