Social notes from Paullina and surrounding towns
Local residents visit relatives and friends across Paullina and nearby towns including Stella Goodmanson arrival from Paula Jina to her grandparents S R Hoveland, Ottos visitors Racine Minard and Blanche, new barber C Collinson moving in, and several outings to Humboldt Des Moines Story County and Rolfe. The X Y Z Club hosted a floral contest luncheon at Mrs Claude Kelsey’s with praise for Mesdames Seaman Olson. Ministers and families noted.
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Stella Goodmanson
Paula Jina
S. R. Hoveland
Racine Minard
Miss Blanche
Ottos
C. Collinson
H. i C. Wooster
Clyde Kelsey
Mate Taylor
Livermore
A. E. Dickey
Celinda
Randall Melson
F. F. Caywood
Humboldt
The
Baptist Church
W. C. Brown
Jennie
Dakota City
Chas. Tiiton
South Dakota
Milo Smith
Nels Smith
Little Eunice
John Anderson
A. Ib. Olson
Bryarly
Gilmore City
S. H. Hoveland
Paullina
Otto Woods
Merle Weaver
Des Moines
J. Long
Ross Long
Story County
Iowa
X. Y. Z. Club
Claude Kelsey
Mesdames Frank Seaman
A. E. Olson
Chas. Lovrien
Miss Ellefson
Popejoy
E. Ellefson
Wallace
Manson
Card Of Thanks From Mrs. Davis And Children
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during our father’s illness and burial and for the beautiful offerings. Mrs. Davis and Children.
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Davis
Bradgate M. E. Church Notes Special Sunday Service
Bradgate Methodist Church notes new member Arthur Jensen in the Sunday school orchestra and announces Thursday Teachers' Training Class and weekly prayer meetings. Parents urged to send youth to Sunday school, warnings about Sabbath use, and a patriotic service next Sunday evening with special music and a sermon on The Nation's Perils. All welcome.
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Arthur Jensen
America Is a Good Country In Positive Tie
The line asserts pride in the United States and frames national ties as favorable and reassuring.
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America
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Clear Complexion
An old advert promises a clear complexion by cleansing the system with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims gentle action and relief for the liver and bowels. Suitable for all ages, it urges readers to seek the remedy from their druggist.
Canine Wisdom Joke Delights Village Crowd
A barnstorming comedian asks if the dog will bite and the innkeeper assures him the dog won’t bite people. The performer then clutches his leg as the dog bites a ham, prompting a humorous misread of danger and a laugh from the audience.
How Much Is Beefsteak Per Pound
A man asked the price of beefsteak per pound and the merchant queried how many pounds he would buy. The man replied he did not want any meat, yet 17 wanted to know how much they could save by eating scrapple.
Farmer Corntessel Remarks On Josh Education
Farmer Corntesel praises Josh as superior and gaining a wonderful education. He cautions against accumulating debt for personal opinion and advises not to encourage risky financial choices.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Self-Complacency in a Humorous Exchange
A genial philosopher urges a pause to take stock of oneself while a student of human nature counters that such self balance is fine for the modest but poor for the man who inflates his own importance with each reflection.
Readymade philosopher on happiness and prudent saving
A dialogue contrasts wealth with contentment and urges saving money for arms and ammunition, noting happiness is not bought and prudent reserves may be needed for defense.
Where Evil Came In Bluff Turns Deadly Poker Tale
A grim exchange recalls a fatal poker game at a woman’s home. A man claims he nearly died as he held four aces against the opponent’s pair, yet the old man won with a hidden advantage. The tale hints at a deadly confrontation and deceitful luck.
Pessimist Finds Quiet Humor Amid Misfortunes
A brief verse notes a pessimistic person who smiles as plans falter, with a tone implying resilience and guarded optimism in the face of setbacks. The speaker contrasts the pessimist’s small hopes against an ironic, steady grin at mishaps.
Domestic Dilemma of a Stay-at-Home Patriot
Mrs. Torkins asks Charley if he would enlist if the country called. He hesitates, fearing judgment whether he says yes or no. The piece closes with a wry note hoping July brings a few hours of summer.
Modern farm houses plan for rear farm office space
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineering argues homes on 80 plan farms should include an 8 by 10 or 6 by 8 foot rear room as a farm office. The setup aids clerical work, supervision of teams and drivers, and quick data intake from workers, with emergency use as a bedroom if needed.
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Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State College
Iowa
Sweep Out The Filth Mexicans and American duty call to sweep the border
Editorial urges the United States to deploy nearly one hundred thousand troops to the Mexican border to clear perceived "filth" from Mexico after five years of unrest. It frames the move as a patriotic, duty bound action and warns against withdrawal until the republic is reformed. Also a testimonial ad praises Chamberlain's Ointment for rheumatic pains with a local seller note.
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Mexico
Uneels Sam
Diaz
France
Mexican
Republic
Sheriff sale of property in Pocahontas County Iowa
Public notice of a special execution from the Pocahontas County District Court in 1916. D. B. Cady vs Mary Wengert funds plus costs total 2120.11 dollars. Land to be sold at 2 PM July 8 1916 at Pocahontas County Courthouse for cash. Describes Lots 23 24 Block 15 Original Town Rolfe and part of Block 2 First Addition.
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Pocahontas County
District Court
Iowa
A. D
D. B. Cady
Mary Wengert
Rolfe
Pocahontas
Allright
Conta
Ee Mi -M. Noah
Jund
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