Bradgate plans concert and local happenings this spring
The town gears up for a March 14 concert at M E church with the Cornell orchestra to follow on March 23 in Rolfe. Rumors mention a new barber shop, Nelson of Humboldt starting in Tilton building, and Casey's movie show setup by April 1 connected to Temp’s juice plant.
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Bib
Tucker
M.E
Bradgate
Cornell
Rolfe
Nelson
Humboldt
Tilton
F. F. Caywood
Casey
Notice On Cream Quality Standards For First Grade Pricing
Notice dated March 1914 outlines cream purchase terms based on quality. First Grade must be sweet and clean with max 0.2 percent acidity and not less than 26 percent fat. pay NYC Extra Firsts price. Second Grade costs are set at three cents per pound less than First Grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Jess
Bradgate Eyes Consolidated Schools Vote
Bradgate plans a vote on consolidating schools with added teaching staff two new departments and a building expansion. The district spans Des Moines district No 1 in Pocahontas county and parts of Humboldt county reaching Wacousta township Feasibility suggests four teams can serve patrons and residents expect strong support once voters have a chance to decide.
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Pocahontas County
Des Moines River
Des Moines District No. 1
Humboldt County
Wacousta Township
P. A. McCray
Leo Fuller
Bradgate
Base Ball Team Elects Officers
The high school base ball team held its annual meeting to celebrate past victories and elect officers for the coming season. Officers elected were President Wayne Clow Secretary Treasurer Percy Lees Team Manager Kenneth Clow and Faculty Manager Prof Gunnerson.
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Wayne Clow
Secy
Treas
Percy Lees
Mer
Kenneth Clow
Mgr
Bradgate Methodist Church Ladies Aid to Meet Next Wednesday
Rev C E Ellefson reports good turnout at Sunday services despite cold roads. Choir plans special music and members should attend Friday rehearsal at 7 50. Miss Lucy Hong leads BE S meeting Sunday evening with topic Common Sense Religion. Bring Bibles Thursday prayer meeting. Public invited to all services.
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Bradgate Methodist Church
C. E. Ellefson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Atherton
Lucy Hong
BE. S
Short Course successful at Ames Extension session
A highly attended Short Course was held last week in Pocahontas under the Ames Agricultural Extension Department. The two day program included domestic science and agriculture classes. Visitors included Miss Helen Maher and Miss Stella Ross, with various locals hosting and attending events over the weekend.
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Lucy Shaw
Plover
A. J. Shaw
William
Edward Ryan
AlbertiCity
Ames Agricultural Extension Department
Helen Maher
Gilmore City
Nick Stelpflug
John Collins
Clare
Stella Ross
Seymour
Fritz
Ashton
T. F.wynch
Nellie Martin
Rose Meehan
Florence Ralston
Leo Grippe
Altiner
Charles City College Elects New President
Prof William C Hilmer elected president of Charles City College with duties starting next June. Perry grade schools open this week after costing about 70000. HY L Johnson sold 158 acre farm east of New Sharon to Mr Till of Newton at 150 per acre. Possession March 1 191%. Warren Miller buys Independence Conservative from Mrs Carrie Goen. Ames students vaccinate against emotions per President Pearson order. Ida County supervisors award contract for thirty four covered bridges and enverts with price listed. Traffic between Chimina and Jobsburg disrupted seven hours with engine damage. Local officials listed: W Torley Sr Harold Lees Wt Jd Torley Mayor Marshall Clerk.
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William C. Hilmer
Delaware
Ohio
Charles City
Perry
HY. L. Johnson Fiast Week
New Sharon
Graham Andre Place
Till
Newton
Warren Miller
le Mars Globe Post
Carrie §. Goen
Ames
Pearson
Ida
Sontrar
Jlwankes Freicht
Chimina
Jobhesburg
Gilmore City News Briefs and Local Movements
Mrs. Morrison left for Attica Kansas where her father is seriously ill. R E Stamper went to Linden Iowa to visit the Harrisons who plan a move to Montana. Gilmore City high school boys lost 32 to 17 at Fort Dodge with about 75 supporters joining the trip. Wallace, Pribbenow, Harmon Kennedy made regional business trips. The Portland Content Co opened a plant in town creating many jobs.
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Gilmore City
Wm. Morrison
Attica
Kansas
R. E. Stamper
Linden
Harrison
Harrisons
Montana
Fort Dodge
L. Wallace
Minneapolis
A. Pribbenow
Rolfe
Harmon Kennedy
Des Moines
Portland Content,Co
Residents move and visits mark week in council bluffs region
Mrs. Moyer moved to a new home in Council Bluffs on Thursday. Mrs. Lawson purchased the Philip Voltz house on Humboldt Street for 2800 and will relocate this week. Numerous visitors from Rolfe, Pocahontas, Emmetsburg and Des Moines arrive or depart, including Miss Velma Behrendson, Miss Anna Beneke, Miss DeEldo Lighter, and Miss Cora, while Dr. Ferrand also moves to a Humboldt Street residence. Brother and son pairs plan to relocate to Worth Dodge and a number of local residents travel for visits and family care.
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Moyer
Council Bluffs
Lawson
Rolfe
Philip Voltz
Humboldt Street
Velma Behrendson
Anna Beneke
Pocahontas
Nellie Gorman
Emmetsburg
Gaughen
R .C. Herrick
Fort Dodge
Ferrand
Anton William
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Peca Ae
Clow’s
D. M. Clow
Bradgate, Iowa
Hugh McCreary
Bradgate, Ia
Chris
John H. Gangsted
Pocahontas News
Sphinxt
Anderson’s
Therby
John Anderson
W. Torley, Sr
Harold Lees
Jd. Torley
Mayor “ Marshall Clerk
W. G. Butler
H. P. Schoonover
Jno. Anderson Chas
Templeman
W. D. Clow
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