Town Notes on Moves and Travel in Grant Township
Local residents report families moving items and residences among Grant Township and nearby areas. J. Gabin family relocates to Ed McMahon farm. B. Anthony family moves near Bloomington Illinois. T. B. Patterson and J. Hollenbeck return from Long Beach California recounting winter travel conditions east of the Rockies.
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Tollefstudé
Grant
F. E. Zemén
Chelsea
Wende Hubel
Grant Township
Roife
Woman's Club hears talks on health education and tariff history
The regular meeting at the K. of P. hall on February 22 featured papers on public health by Mrs. C. W. Siefkin and on education by Mrs. Martha Trick. Mrs. Jos. Wiewel spoke on tariff history and Mrs. A. V. Everett discussed teaching sexology to children. The club plans one social session monthly.
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Woman's Club
K. of P. Hall
C. W. Siefkin
Martha Trick
Gray-Lhevinne Concert Ends Lecture Series
The Gray Lhevinne company closed the lecture course with a short but engaging program. Mrs Gray impressed as violinist and entertainer, giving explanations that heighten understanding of classical music. Mr Shevinne, a respected composer, complemented the performance despite a dark hall due to high light failure. The duo earned praise and the audience wanted more.
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The
Gray-Lhevinne Concert Company
Shevinne
Wedding at the Isaacson Place Des Moines Township
The ceremony joined Miss Rachel M. Isaacson to Mr. Joseph J. Peterson of Callender yesterday February 28 officiated by Rev Magnussen of the Danish Evangelical Lutheran church. A home wedding with relatives and close friends, followed by a wedding feast. The Arrow offers best wishes to the couple.
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A. Isaacson
Des Moines
Rachel M
Joseph J. Peterson
Callender
Magnussen
Peterson
C R Jones Hampshire Sale Advertisement
GC R Jones announces a public sale of bred Hampshire sows for March 8. The note says Jones has fine stock but is not an old established breeder, so prices may be reasonable for new buyers to start in the breeding business.
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GC. R. Jones
Hampshire
Colonel McConlogue Dies After Illness at Des Moines
Col McConlogue long service on Iowa state boards noted. He died at Des Moines after a prolonged illness following a period of indisposition and a stroke. A Mason City lawyer, he lived thirty years there and held government posts including temporary tax commission member and state board of control appointee.
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Des
Maines
Col. Janes
Mogenlogue
Board Control
Des Méings Hospital
McConlogue
Colfax
Des Moines
McConlogua
Mason City
Carroll
Tax Commission
Clarke
State Board of Control of
John F. Wade
Iowa Militia
Boies
Farmers Hold Potatoes Await Price Jump in Davenport
Scott county farmers stockpile potatoes amid high costs with plans to flood the market once prices reach five dollars a bushel. Walcott's John H. Strobelin stores about 15,000 bushels as the current carload price sits around 2.50 a bushel.
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Davenport
Scott County
John H. Strobelin
Walcott
Judge Horace Deemer Dies at 58 in Red Oak
Justice Horace Deemer, oldest member by service on the Iowa Supreme Court, died at his Red Oak home after a several weeks illness. He was 58.
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Deemer
Red Oak
Horace
Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines Letter Reflects on Horses and Traffic Safety
Craddock notes the delight of hearing two horse owners discuss their drivers at the auto show. He warns that horse and buggy travelers lack protection as automobiles grow, urging safer grade crossings and rail crossing caution while noting political tensions with the Greater Des Moines Committee and union labor.
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Greater
Greater Des Moines Committee
Jones Nelson Wedding Reported in Fidiss Verdie Era
A brief wedding note mentions Jones and Nelson with an exclamatory greeting from Mr Henry. The fragment indicates a ceremony or announcement with local social detail.
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Jones
Mr Henry
Nelsons Leave For Des Moines Wedding Trip
The Nelson family of Rolfe, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Nelson, announce their son Henry has been chosen for a political role and will return soon from a wedding trip to Des Moines and other points. Friends extend best wishes for a long, happy life.
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Robertin Updike
Loiscomb
H.bowell
Ess
B L Hollis
Colebaugh
Des. Wolnes
Hitite
Sta
Henry
Etimaat
J. F. Nelson
Nelson
Rolfe
Des ‘Moines
Board of Supervisors Proceedings Pocahontas 1917
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors dated February 27 1917 in Pocahontas Iowa list members present and absent approve prior minutes audit county bills issue notices for bridge lumber contracts drainage district matters set dates March 20 1917 for appraisals and contractor notices authorize tax settlement with C and N W Railroad petition on county road system adjournment plus a local spelling match announcement with a gold watch prize for winner
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Auditor's
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Dooley
Sedlacek
Bleen
Klein
Hopkins
Standard Oil Co
Conaon
Weaver
C. &N. W. Railroad Company
D. C
C. E. Stauffer
Pocahontas-Humboldt
Gouteast
March &Rd
Community notes from Bradgate and nearby towns
Local correspondents report visits among families from Humboldt Rolfe Bode Gilmore and Linn Grove. Mrs Rose Adams and Miss Leola traveled to Humboldt. Floyd McCreary returned from Rolfe. Miss Sarah Brodalen plans a stay in Humboldt. social events include a program at the Consolidated School and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Arthur Olson.
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Buck
Luelle
Humboldt
Rose Adams
Leola
Barton
Harry Persone
Hawarden
Floyd McCreary
Rolfe
McGowan
Sarah Brodalen
F. Caywood
A. Fargo
Gilmore
Merle Weaver
Floyd ‘Reese
Linn Grove
Frans Porter
Ritland
Sis
Rire McCreary
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Gray-Lhevinne Co
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Hampshire Sale
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