Wallie McClure Saves Hotel From Robbery
Walton McClure a former Rolfe lad saved the Briggs hotel in Chicago from a $5,000 cash heist. He crawled toward the elevator as the clerk handed out the money, then returned with managers to confront the robber. The thief fled as shots rang out. McClure became the hero known as the $5,000 bellhop.
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Walton McClure
Rolfe
Chicago
Briggs Hotel
Walile
Wallie
Wallie McClure
Walton
Jas. McClure
J. B. Kent
R. S. Mather
Maggie Struthers
W. Wi
Robert Struthers
Grace Struthers
Rolfe High and Gilmore High clash in 14 to 4 baseball loss
Rolfe High lost 14 to 4 to Gilmore High on the home field in a well attended game. The Rolfe team showed an off day but remains confident for the return match. The article notes upcoming events including a Senior dinner, Sophomore May supper, a Boone Valley Track meet in Fort Dodge, and a declamatory contest in the Armory with Misa Mattie Wiley as Rolfe’s representative.
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Rolfe High
Gilmore High
Bradgate
Laurens
Hansmann
Rolfe
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge High
Misa Mattie Wiley
Agricul ‘Ture
Miss Julia Zeman Weds Louis Behounek at Pocahontas
The wedding of Miss Julia Zeman of Roosevelt township to Mr. Louis Behounek of Tama county occurred Tuesday at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Pocahontas. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zeman, is praised for housekeeping ability and the couple receives best wishes for a long, prosperous married life.
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Julia Zeman
Julia
Behounek
Pocahontas County
Iowa Conference May Field Meet set for Coe Field
The 65th Iowa Conference Field Meet at Coe Field on May 16 will be the college’s biggest athletic event. Additional seating for 3000 is being built and the cinder track widened to handle many entries. Over 200 participants expected. Thirty-nine medals and four loving cups ready for awards. Domestic Science to host a training dinner in the chapel basement.
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COE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Coe Field
Local item notes injuries and business district aims
The report mentions Geo Kline regaining mobility while his son Robert injures his ankle and remains in the hospital for a short time. It notes a five light electrolier installed recently by the State Savings Bank and discusses efforts to improve the business district and church corners near Main Street.
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Geo. Kline
Robert
Kline
Savings Bank
Every
J al Rolfelte
B. Desire
Reform club women pledge shopping before four
Sioux City women of the club pledge reform minded shoppers to finish buying by 4 pm. Judge Reed fined the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul $100 on two counts for sixteen hour law violations on July 8 and 4, 1913 on the Dubuque division. Elks plan Iowa City convention June 18 19 20 with parade and decorations. Contracts signed for a $50 000 nurses home beside the university hospital in Iowa City. Caroline Lundy 81 died near Durham after long Knoxville and Pelia residence. Supt Schall Fort Madison and high school principal Hele Thornton resignations tendered. Burglares at Do Ewald home in Marshalltown yielded $383. Wambean of Iowa State College won a peace contest at Des Moines college. Last track work for Milwaukee double tracking began Milford gravel train. Iowa Disciples convention to be held Colfax July 18 19 20. Wickliffe Beem 73 of Dayton died of apoplexy in Webster County. Rural schools consolidation in Minerva township approved with one dissent. Pedigree and breeding notice for a stallion Hancho 72107 certified by Iowa Department of Agriculture.
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Sioux City
Women’s Club
Iowa City
University Hospital
Caroline Lundy
Durham
Knoxville
Pélia
Fort
Madison Schools
Algo
Hele Thornton
Board. of Education
Mason
City
Brakacholou
Bor
Rose
C. Floyd Wambean
Iowa State College
Iowa
Intercollegiate Peace Association
Des Moines College
Harold Husted
Ottawa University
Kansas
George C. Wilson
University of Missouri
Fred Hatch
Dakota Wesleyan University
South Dakota
J. B. Raymond
Nebraska Wesleyan’ University
Milwaukee
Milford
Chicago
Council Bluffs, Ja
Herndon
Iowa Disciples
Colfax
Epworth “League
Péter Aigsiee
New York
Electric Bitters Advertised for Appetite and Digestion
Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure for indigestion and loss of appetite claiming to improve liver kidney and stomach functions. Notes a testimonial from Mr T D Peeble and urges readers to buy a bottle at 60 cents or one dollar as recommended by Viewer Drug Co.
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T. D. Peeble
Viewer Drug Co
Amendment 19 Ordinance No 99 licensing various avocations
An amendment to Ordinance No 28 of the Revised Ordinances of the town of Rolfe Iowa 1904 provides licensing for various persons and avocations. The ordinance states it shall be governed by the incorporated town and be in effect upon passage.
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Rolfe
Iowa
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