Honor roll names from historical newspaper fragment
A fragment lists individuals by surname and initials in a scattered honor roll. Names include Mrs C W Lighter Henry Ci WwWiegmanne Clarence J Boyce Floyd De Russell Mrs Whitmarsh EB Thompine Thurlow Seifert Bradley Moore Robert Bi Ives O B Fuller K M Smith Thos Wiley C H Moon.
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Henry
WwWiegmanne
Clarence
J. Boyce
Floyd de ‘Russell
Whitmarsh
EB. Thompine
Thurlow
Seifert
Tuberculin free milk drive fuels local debate
Readers relay colorful anecdotes on milk handling as Rolfe Iowa officials push tuberculin free milk measures. Residents recount milker practices, contamination fears, and personal letters praising the campaign from county agents and clergy while questions about costs and enforcement rise.
The Umbrella and Early Rain Gear History
A historical note traces the umbrella from a rare sunshade to a common rain protector. It notes 1752 as when folding umbrellas gained use and James Hanway as the first Englishman to habitually carry one. The steel fly is credited to Samuel Foy in 1852 amid a wider discussion of textile packing wit.
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James Hanway
Samuel Foy
Community Notes From Pocahontas County Iowa
Local families and visitors are featured in a collage of social notes. The Carlson, Heald, Seamans, and Gilmore City connections tie pioneer roots to new residents, with trips to Minnesota and Spokane mentioned. W. G. T U membership drives and visits by Mrs Hoover and others appear among personal updates.
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Gilmore City
J.J. Bruce
John Heald
Carlson
Clinton Township
Healds
Mrs. Jas. Struthers Dies at 84 Near Mc Knight's Point
Mrs. Jas. Struthers dies after a long illness at home near Mc Knight's Point aged eighty four. Funeral services were conducted at West Bend on Wednesday afternoon.
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Jas. Struthers
McKnight’s Point
West Bend
Band Meeting Tonight At Legion Hall In Rolfe
The Music Committee of the Woman's Club calls a 7 pm meeting at Legion Hall to form a local band. Amy Ireland chairs with bass urged. 27 instrumentalists identified in the census. John Vichi of Pocahontas will attend to advise on organization.
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Woman’s Club
Amy Ireland
Legion Hall
Rolfe
Enuf
John Vichi
Pocahontas
Miss Ireland
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau Schedule and Meeting Note
The County Agent will visit Fonda Palmer Rolfe Laurens on designated Tuesdays and Thursdays at various locations. The board of directors notes strong plan success and urges use of Farm Bureau services. About fifty attended the Cedar Township meeting on June 23 with a well received program.
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Fonda
City Hall
Palmer
Rolfe
Webb’s
Laurens
Drs. Taylor & Greenwood
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Cedar Township
Lake Township Farm Bureau Picnic Draws 600 Plus
Lake Township Farm Bureau Picnic drew an estimated 600 attendees despite bad weather. Activities included trap shooting, horseshoe pitching, a flag drill by Lake Township girls, and a baseball game between Powhatan and Lake Township teams. Hon. F. C. Gilchrist spoke on agricultural issues, and Emmet Stallcup closed with remarks on Farm Bureau policy. A forthcoming stock and poultry judging contest is announced for June 30 at Schnieders and Shay dairy farm near Pocahontas.
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Lake Township Farm Bureau
Lake Township
Laurens
Pocahontas Orchestra
F. C. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Iowa
Wm. Beneke
Emmet Stallcup
Farm Bureau
Powhatan
Lake Townships
Schnieders & Shay
Pocahontas
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George M. Hilton
Pocahontas County
Geo. M. Hilton
John P. Lester
Beata
Leeving
Chiroprac
Viola Dana
Dana
Brooklyn
Shirley Mason
Edna Flugrath
Vay Grier
Systematic
Grace
Tonite
Pitt
Hawkeye Fair
H. 8
Stanbery
Fort Dodge
Des Moines Sunday Register
Boston
Girl Reserve Toys
Girl Reserve
Loxton Store
Normandy
Kayser
Jane Hoover
Jersey
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