Acre Corn Club seeks Pocahontas county boys to grow 100 bushels
The notice calls boys aged ten to eighteen in Pocahontas county to join the Acre Corn Club and compete for prizes and medals. It mentions a new 100 Bushel Club to be formed this fall, with leaders W. B. Holliday and C. Bishop coordinating, offering instruction and opportunities across state colleges and local clubs.
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Pocahontas County
Matell
W. B. Holliday
Ty Leader
Pocahontas
Iowa
I. C. Bishop
Ames
Acre
Ratgorn
Sil
Hicely
Theaty
W. B. Holliddy
Becy
War Spirit and German Threat in 1917 Tribune Letter
A reader letter dated March 30 1917 argues for immediate American war against Germany. The author echoes pacifists yet urges decisive action to defeat Prussianism and defend democratic ideals, condemning German government and praising Allied causes. The piece calls for a strong national leadership and a united pledge to wage war until the imperial German government dissolves.
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Haitor -Tribune
Gerigt
Ike Mr. Pinchot
Germany
United States
Hongkong
Manila Bay
Wilson
Tribune
UB Tinks
Battle Cry of Peace shown at Scenic Rolfe
The film The Battle Cry of Peace will be shown at the Scenic theatre in Rolfe on Thursday May 10 in afternoon and evening with an accompanying orchestra. Viewers praise it as a stronger picture than Birth of a Nation and note its strong preparedness message and dramatic bombing sequence. Manager Obrecht urges patronage for these big productions.
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Rolfe
Obrecht
Presbyterian Church Notes Welcomes New Pastor
The Presbyterian Church reports Rev. R. D. Echlin as pastor. Sunday services include preaching at 7:00 P M and 8:00 P M, Bible School, and Christian Endeavor. Weekday prayer meeting is Thursday at 8:00 P M. Next Sunday begins the new pastorate with sermons on The Preacher's Question and The Church That Wins. A Business Men's Bible Class will meet at Bible School. Strangers and new residents are invited to attend.
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Christian Endeavor
Tthe
The Penalty of Greed and National Resolution
In trying hours, a warning against fast wealth at the nation’s expense. The government will strike against national schemes. locals will face public justice. Patriotism must be chosen, not forced, as the people warn against price gouging and profiteering. Mention of annexation stirs Texan ire, with threats of swift consequences.
An Iowa Old Man’s Patriotism Moves Recruiters
A Burlington Hawkeye report describes a German-born man and his son at the naval recruiting office. The father, who came to the United States years ago, tears up as he explains he cannot fight but will sacrifice his only son to serve the country that aided his family.
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Naval
Burlington Hawkeye
Gen
Germany
United States
Burlington
Treasury Report Details B. G. Boos Clerk
A treasury update lists a total of 11,549.67 dollars handled by clerk B. G. Boos, outlining the accounting actions and balancing figures. The report emphasizes the clerk's role in recording and reconciling funds.
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B. G. Boos
German American loyalty praised amid war tensions
The Chicago Tribune echoes Carl Schurz and Sigel in praising German American loyalty as a core part of Americanism. It argues support for liberty and progress, condemns the German government’s surly stance, and states war would target the regime, not German people.
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Kotzenabe
Republic
Carl Schurz
Brentana
Sigel
Tribune
Kotzerable
America
Germany
Chicago Tribune
Methodist Church Notes Inspire Youth at Epworth League
Rev C S Burnette leads evening Bible study and prayer meeting at eight. Epworth League elects officers including Pres Cora Richardson and Ruth Smith as secretary and Ruth Crane to lead next week. Future services feature "Modern Day Devils" with topic "The Intemperance Devil" and an eight o clock praise service with orchestra and chorus.
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Cora Richardson
Vinnie Doe
Clara Smith
Mercy and
Kathryn Peterson
Lawrence Wheeler
Secy
Ruth Smith
Treas
Robert Hunter
Fae Marple
Ruth Burnette
Epworth League
Ruth Crane
Pocahontas Fund Drives Boost Club and Band
Pocahontas raised 679 dollars through subscription drives to support the baseball club this season and 665 dollars for the town band. The effort shows the town’s spring liveliness as residents contributed to cultural and athletic groups.
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Pocahontas
Clean-Up Propositions Enforced By Law In Rolfe
Mayor urges action on clean-up rules citing Section 2673 which imposes a twenty dollar penalty for neglecting alley filth removal and state health provisions. The piece warns of disease liability for knowingly spreading contagions and cites a local family with smallpox as an example to deter lax behavior.
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Board of Health
Rolfe
Rebekahs Plan District Convention in Rolfe 1917
District President announces at the Rolfe convention on June 5 1917 the Assembly Degree will be conferred on Past Grands not yet having it. State President Hife Graham and Grand Secretary Elisabeth Matheney will attend to confer the degree. Delegates are urged to attend for entertainment and programs. A farmer trades a potato load for a new wagon and laughs home.
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Rebekah
Rolfe
Hife Graham
Des Moines
Elisabeth Matheney
Keokuk
BRADGATE ITEMS SHOW LOCAL SOCIAL NOTES AND VISITS
Fort Dodge and Humboldt trips mark the week as Caywood handles business. Mrs. Madison returns from Waterloo. Progress Club enjoys a large attendance and luncheon. Guests from Gilmore City Melstone and Lake City join locals. band connections teased. Several residents recover from operations while others visit Humboldt, Terril, and Dakota City. War extras replace dime novels, underscoring truth over fiction.
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F. Caywood
Fort Dodge
Humboldt
J. R. Madison
Roy Clemons
Waterloo
Progress Club
Harold Lees
Paullina
W. S. Bryarly
Gilmore City
Hazel Atwood Land
Florence
Melstone
Montana
A. B. Olegen
Roney
Lake City
Towa
D. D. Hammond
Hangs Hille
Rolfe
Hille
Oliva Brewer
Terril
Iowa
Guy Dayton
S. W. Dayton
Harry Persons
Floyd McCreary
T. 8. Buck
F. F. Caywood
Martin Seikenbacker
Ottosen
Sergel
Iowa City
Consolidated School
Jane E. Brown
Dakota City
Nellie Bowen
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the Pig Club
Presbyterian Church Notes
R. D. Echlin
Zimmerman
Texas
Treasury
Iowa League
Ois Ee
Methodist Church
C. S. Burnette
Rebekahs
Bradgate
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