Local items from Rolfe and surrounding towns
A mix of social visits and business travel across Rolfe, Plover, Mallard, Audubon and Spencer. Notes include guests visiting relatives, shipments to Chicago, health updates, a wedding rumor, a high school play, and upcoming events such as Easter supper and a Rebekah exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Grove
Mallard
W. D. Heathman
Charlotte Grove
South Dakota
L. P. Hess
Ortonville
Minn
E. W. Kerns
Homer
I. M. Mc Kim
Chicago
J. M. Bush
Wm. Buhacker
A. C. Tyler
Geo. C. Smith
Rolfe
Joe Arnold
Ray Swanson
Lou White
Dave Bell
Jackson
Main Streets
J. H. Pollock
C. A. Garlock
J. E.garlock
Fort Dodge
Lizard Bridge
Plover High School
Suzette
Havelock
IL. KE. Thompson
Swedish Separator Co
Plover
Square Deal
Henry Fitzgerald
Edison
H. H. Grove
M. Y. B. Club
Ladies Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Ashton
Rebekahs
Roush & Calhoun
How To Prevent Croup For Attacked Children
When a child is subject to croup attacks, give a light evening meal to avoid overload. Watch for the first symptom hoarseness and give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. Advise dealers carry the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gale
Scottish Rite Conclave Closes After 200 Class Graduates
Des Moines marks closing session of Scottish Rite Masonic conclave at the Masonic temple. Governor Harding and former Senator Joseph H. Allen delivered addresses after more than 200 members completed their degree coursework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Masonic Temple
Harding
Joseph H. Allen
Taft to Speak at Ames Commencement
Former President William Howard Taft will deliver the commencement address at Iowa State College in Ames. The senior class voted unanimously to move the ceremony from Thursday morning June 7 to the evening of June 6 to accommodate Taft’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ames
William Howard Taft
Iowa State College
Telescope History From Hooke To Herschel Advances
A historical sketch tracks 1674 as Hooke’s perfection of the first reflecting telescope and notes gradual improvements through 1788 when Herschel built a 40 foot long instrument. Herschel’s telescope magnified objects 6500 times and led to the Saturn moon discovery. A separate ad promotes Chamberlains Tablets for digestion with cheerful elder woman as sign of good digestion and urges purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Hooke
William Herschel
Herschel
Saturn
Iowa 1916 Fire Loss Totals Notable for Des Moines
Iowa fire marshal Ole P. Ros reports 1916 total fire losses at 6,991,942 across 4,471 fires. Dubuque recorded the largest city loss at 392,815 from 50 fires, with Cedar Rapids, Creston, and Oska loosa contributing December’s 412,740 in three fires. The year’s peak loss occurred in December. June was the smallest month for losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Des Moines
Iowa
Ole P. Ros
Ft. Dodge
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Creston
Oskaloosa
Cedar Rapide
A. A. Cooper Wagon and Buggy Company
Passengers Marooned at Iowa Falls
One hundred fifty travelers moving from the southwest toward the Twin Cities and Minnesota points were stranded at Iowa Falls for days as the St. Paul and Kansas City Short Line remained blocked north of Albert Lea. The halted through train from Kansas City to St. Paul carried two standard sleepers, a tourist sleeper, a diner and two day coaches. The company provided meals and lodging to the delayed passengers and sought to ease the disruption. Among those aboard was a woman bound for Rochester for a life saving operation considered essential.
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Iowa Falls
Towa Falls
Twin Cities
Minnesota
St. Paul
Kansas City
Albert Lea
Rochester
Minn
High Water Cuts Power and Water in Waverly
Cedar River flooding leaves Waverly power plant out of commission and the city without electric lights or water in mains. Residents depend on gas and oil lamps as streets stores and homes face outages and fire protection concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Cedar River
Gardening at Charles City school gardens program
Charles City introduces school garden project supervised by G C Jones, with about 200 pupils expected to participate. Vacant lots will be solicited and community clubs asked to help. An exhibit at Manual Arts School is planned for fall with school credit offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
G. C. Jones
Manual Arts School
Plans for Grinnell milk plant and cooperative dairy
Grinnell considers a city milk plant for pasteurization bottling distribution and handling butter and other milk products. A corporation may be formed with stock held by local milk dealers. Outside capital may fund the project and launch the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Coal Strike at What Cheer Reveals Rich Vein Discovery
The Carson brothers of What Cheer have struck a rich coal vein near the city. The claim covers at least sixty acres of excellent coal. The brothers, once in mining when What Cheer boomed to seven thousand residents, had abandoned a prior mine two years earlier after it flooded with water and gas.
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Carson Brothers
Iowa
Harding Seeks $600000 For War Preparations In Iowa
Governor W L Harding asks the Iowa legislature for a $500,000 appropriation to fund a military census and a secret industrial survey to mobilize state resources for war with Germany. The plan aims to map available manpower and ready factories, with the message urging swift action as the 37th general assembly convenes.
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Legislature
Des Moines
Iowa
37Th General Assembly
W. L. Harding
Germany
Harding
Senate
Whitmore
Wapello
Appropriations Committee
House
Pitt
Smoking Effects on Pulse and Blood Pressure Questioned
The text reviews Dr. Aikman’s New York studies on cigarette smoke effects noting pulse increases in most subjects and inconsistent blood pressure changes. It cites London observer Tit-Bits and warns that definitive conclusions remain elusive amid conflicting opinions on tobacco's health impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, Aikman
New York
Alkmaan
London
Aikman
Drainage District Hearing Ordered in Pocahontas County
Public notice warns lands and highways within Gilmore City and surrounding townships of a proposed drainage district. Albert Kizer and others petitioned. engineer D W Trick reported feasibility. hearing set for April 18 1917 at Pocahontas Auditor's Office with damages claims possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Kayper
Fe W. Olas
J. Caltigan
L. J. Zenerngton
H. C. Matzion
A. H
Ik A
Sernett
Chas
Kennedy
Ile A
First National Bank of
Gilmore City
William Bendixen
W. Edgington
R. Mullen
Anna Paulson
Patrick Koleher
F . Beers
Hen Hocking
A.S. Brown
Matilda Knolke
Frank K. Judd
M. T. Crain
John Crain
Loretta C. Small
U. S. Phillips
H. C. Shrader
J. Xk. Weible
C. W.wakeman
Minute Tish. Jenbanner
Allie W. Brown
F. A. Spies
H. L. Cavanaugh
Dave Higgins
Mrs. B. M. Mayer
Harry J. Pisel
C. G. Pisel
Prudence
Albert Kizer J
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Secon
Lizard Township
Lake Township
Garfield Township
Board of Supervisors
D. W. Trick
Albert Kiser
Anel
Pocahontas
Zere
Board of Supermated
Ar Pate Conner
Pocahontas, A
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William Eikenberry
C. A. Graham
Frank Doyle
Wm. Stoltenburg
Spencer
P. J. Shaw
Allendorf
Clara
Edith Phelps
Milton, Vt
W. H. Cowles
Fred Ehler
Martin Helvig
Peoples’ Savings Bank
W. McEwen
C. B. Watts
Pitt-Johnston
Elwood-Mackie
House of the Lone Legislature
Representative Nichols
Hardin
Hardin County Citizen
Representative Hall of Taylor
Nichols
Pitt- Johnston
Nichola
Supervisora
Thirty-seventh
General Assembly
Epps
Judiciary Committee
World
Highways Committee
Ratcliff
Montgomery County
Villisca
Grant
Atlantic Southern
S .—Adv
W. C. Wood
J. D. Hoefing
J. H. Keleher
H. D. Brinkman
Fred Carstens
G. P. Malloy
A. H. Ebbles
James Malloy
M. Shine
Minneapolis and Saint Louis Railroad Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Marthe Kelly
John F. Kelly
John H. Martens
Rhoda Kelly
W. J. Walsh
Thomas Walsh
H. B. Griepenburg
Tjalda Montz
Moritz
Bridget Kinney
Patrick Kinney
M. N. Kelly
James J. Mulholland
Michael Fitzgerald
Nellie Shine
George Landmesser
Behrena
Noman
Jacob W. Abens
Whittlesey
John Gutknecht
M. N. Fitzgerald
Stauffer
Wm.Donahoe
Edward Dunn
John Griffin
Michael T. Fitzgerald
James W. Sinnett
H. C. Wiegert
George W. Topliff
W. B. Wilson
Brunke J. Siefkin
J. J. Donahoe
Peter Christianson
H. ©. Weigert
A. Shine
HB. C. Shine
Gustav Witt
John Delle
W. P. Wheeler
Paul Rebhuhn
Daniel Folk
James W. Hral
John T. Hartnett
D. K. Jackman
John Lanning
Benjamin Kydd
Frank Lanning
Mary J. Lanning
D. Mulholland
David Mulholland
Hattie M. Kendall
George G. Kendall
August Doeringsfeld
F. E. Beers
Emma J. Beers
D. Beneke
Emmet A. Daniels
Ida H. Daniels
VanAlstine
W. E. Campbell
L. H. VanAlstine
Richard Mullen
Vanalatine
Charles Borg
Thos. Shimon
M. & St. L. Railroad Company
James P. Kenney
Dennis Kenney
Frank Kenney
Raymond Kenney
Bessie Kenney
Robert Kenney
Mary Kenney
C. L. VanAllstine
L. H. VanAlatine
Blanche B. Dayton
J. J. Fitzgerald
Maurice W. Fitzgerald
Lillian C. Fitzgerald
Mollie B. Fitzgerald
Anna M. Sinnett
James Raymond
Mery D. Raymond
Matthew Raymond
Margaret Raymond
Julia Raymond
Catherine Pauline’ Raymond
Mary L. Wallace
Hdward Wallace
Jennie Wallace
Genevieve Wallace
Emma Wallace
Lydia Lanning
Ethel B. Chantry
Adie M. Wade
Bella May Swain
Leah Blanche Clevidence
Robert Edvin Lanning
Ernest A. R. Lanning
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