City election fireworks and ballot protest in Rolfe race
A local political clash in Rolfe centers on whether the Citizens ticket can appear on the ballot. Objectors argue caucus nominations require a two percent state vote, a standard the Citizens ticket lacked. The commission voted to remove the Citizens ticket, leaving the Moon ticket as the lone slate amid legal maneuvering and potential further action.
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Re. Bowen
D. W
Gon
Citizens’ Caucus
Citizens’ Party
Asn
Rolfe
Moon
Boos
Car-rell
C.B. Bowen
Robert Bruce
Citizens
Carroll
C. H. Moon
Civic Improvement Ticket
D. M. ‘Kelleher
Fort Dodge
M.kelleher
Rolfe Teléphone Co
Rolfe Light & Power Co
Light & Power Co
Mrs Kruger Dies After Stroke at 80 in Fort Dodge
Nellie Jansen Kruger eighty died at her East Mason block home at 4:00 am after a Friday stroke. Born in Holland March 8 1842 she came to America at seven. Survived by son W F Kruger sister Mrs T J Roberts Antigo Wis and brother Isaac Jansen. Burial in Oakland cemetery Fort Dodge Tuesday. longtime Fort Dodge resident and former Rolfe hotel operator.
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Nellie Kruger
East Mason Block
T. J. Roberts
Antigo
Wis
Geo. R. Fear
Jennie Louret
Fort Borge
Voting Machines Demonstrations At Rolfe Auto Co
The county has delivered voting machines to precincts and Rolfe is authorized to use them in the city election. Machines are on display at Rolfe Auto Co display room, Nacke Pharmacy, and Cora Lighters Fair Store. A school of instruction is held to acquaint voters with the machines with special instruction for ladies Saturday afternoon at Rolfe Auto Co office.
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Rolfe
Rolfe Auto Co
Nacke Pharmacy
Cora Lighter’s Fair
Pruning and Poultry Demonstrations Highlight Garfield Farm Tour
Garfield township farmers will hold a poultry demonstration at Ray Zeck’s Will Peterson farm Friday May 24 at 3 PM and a pruning demonstration at Louis Peterson’s farm at 2 PM. The events promise valuable tips and practical farming insights. The column adds a cautionary note about women marrying with hopes of reforming a husband.
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Garfield Township
Ray Zeck
Will Peterson
Louis Peterson
Fair Election Hopes For Weekday Ballot
A call for fair candidates and sportsmanship dominates the message urging voters to reject false issues. It notes next Monday as election day and encourages preparation to meet the result.
Fisk Confesses in Emmetsburg Bank Embezzlement Case
W W Fisk former Curlew Savings Bank cashier pleaded guilty to embezzling funds. He admitted using bank money to cover a shortage amid land boom deals. The bank robbery last August involved another suspect, Art Steen, now on trial for complicity. Fisk received five years in prison.
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Emmetsburg
W.W. Fisk
Curlew Savings ‘Bank
Peter Johnson
Curlew
Fisk
Art Steen
Obituary Jens Peter Nielsen of Rolfe Iowa
Jens Peter Nielsen born December 24 1882 at Fyn Denmark died at his son’s home in Des Moines township Pocahontas county Iowa in his ninetieth year He came to Rolfe thirty one years ago and lived in retirement Five children were born three surviving N C Nielsen and Lofus Nielsen and Mrs Hans W Nielsen of Rolfe His wife also survives He was a kindly sociable man praised as a good neighbor and example to others He inspired kindness and did not complain Two billion dollars were spent for gas wagons in 1921 and tobacco spending surpassed automobiles as the people’s expenditure
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Jens Peter Nielsen
Fyn
Denmark
Des Moines
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Mar
Oeca
Nielsen
Maran Johansen
United States
Rolfe
America
N. C
Lofus
Hans W. Nielsen
Mr. Nielsen
Man
Political Announcements From Pocahontas Area Candidates
Edward John Kreul of Pocahontas announces a bid for recorder on the Republican ticket. W Gilchrist, the present county auditor, seeks re election on the Republican ticket and is praised for his long service. Mester Leith of Ware declares candidacy for the county treasurer position, presenting himself as a farmer aligned candidate with solid local roots and a record of county progress.
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Edward John Kreul
Pocahontas
Haverdck
Mester Leith of
Ware
Honitas County
Leith
Pocahontas County
Manson
Fonda
Arrow
Auto Crash Claims Pomeroy Bank Official
Geo Odiet assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Pomeroy died from injuries after a Friday auto crash east of Manson. Passengers Lee Brownlee and Ray Stewart suffered severe injuries, while driver Charlie Drummer was unhurt. The high speed collision on a sharp Grant highway curve near Barnum sent the car into two somersaults. victims were transported to Manson and then to their homes in Pomeroy.
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Manson
Pomeroy
Carl Wengart Goes to Berlin for Musical Training
Carl Wengart leaves Minneapolis after studying in New York to pursue advanced piano studies in Berlin. He is described as a proficient pianist with potential to become a star. A separate line claims film director Taylor was killed by a shooting star.
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Carl Wengart
Berlin
Germany
Carl
Minneapolis
New York
Diretor Taylor
Humboldt hosts political mission on Gilchrist candidacy
The Arrowman party with W. J. Allen of Laurens visited Humboldt to gauge local support for Laurens politician I. C. Gilchrist’s state senate bid. They noted strong Humboldt backing if Fred Lovrien runs, praised Gilchrist’s standing, and enjoyed the Humboldt visit and hospitality.
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W. J. Allen
Laurens
Arrowman
Humboldt
I. C. Gilchuist
State Senate
Fred Lovrien
Lovrien
Des Moines
Gilchrist
Humboldt County
Bro
Jaqua
Bert Minion
Will Allen
Ford
Presbyterian canvass banquet yields pledges for next year
Rev and Mrs J P Lester hosted last Thursday’s Presbyterian church Every Member Canvassing Squad banquet in the church basement. A well cooked meal was served by Mrs Lester and assistants. J T Grant reported canvass results showing sufficient funds pledged for next year. The pastor expressed deep appreciation and the event was enjoyed by all.
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J. P. Lester
Presbyterian Church
Lester
Why Trade at Home Promotes Local Prosperity and Quality
A persuasive appeal urging readers to patronize home merchants to save time and money, sustain local jobs, and keep circulating wealth within the community. It argues home goods avoid poor quality losses, limit inflated prices, and support overall town prosperity.
Enforce the Law in Rolfe Oklahoma City Officials urged to publish proceedings
A letter argues that after every city council meeting the clerk must publish a condensed record of proceedings and claimed funds. It notes no publications since last May and urges enforcement of the law as a civic example. It also oddly references a thirteen year old girl preacher in Oklahoma.
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Rolfe
Oklahoma
Hollywood
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Wils
Mhis Bank
National Bank
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters
Knights and Sisters
Meg
Rolfe, Iowa
W. S. McEwen
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
D. D. McEwen
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce W. 5. McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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