Junior High Speech Club Officers Lead 1928-29
The junior high reports a successful Speech Club meeting with officers Melvin Thompson Harriett Damborg Norman Siefkin and Pallanaes’ group presiding. Special assemblies featured talks on The Star Spangled Banner The Declaration of Independence and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address with framed copies donated by Mr. Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Melson
Dent
Melvin Thompson
Harriett Damborg
Norman Siefkin
R.H.S.— Special Assembly
Co. B
Bowen
James Carroll
Francis Scott Key
Grace McEwen
Gordon Hoard
Junior High
Saloon Revenue Argument Undermined by Bootlegger Income
The piece argues that government revenue from saloons is overshadowed by illegal bootlegging profits, showing that illicit trade skews fiscal benefits and highlights enforcement challenges.
Late 1929 seniors praised as royal entertainers
The passage notes a relatively late hour as guests depart and the Seniors of 1929 are described as royal entertainers. It includes quotes from Tennyson Moore and Shakespeare wired into a collage of remembered lines. The tone is nostalgic and ceremonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennyson
Miss Decker
Moore
Ecprpeengleteskiridsted
Dorothy Bower
Shakespeare
Clifford Gracber
Farm Bureau Urges Congress Support for McNary-Haugen Bill
Pocahontas county Iowa Farm Bureau members urge President Coolidge to sign the McNary-Haugen bill, citing western agricultural viewpoints from Harvey Ingham John Wallace and Dr Taylor. They demand the $400000000 revolving fund and equalization fee, calling the bill a pre election relief promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Harvey Ingham
John Wallace
Taylor
America
Congress
Coolidge
Card of Thanks from Mrs Boos West Bend
Mrs J T Boos of West Bend expresses heartfelt thanks to Rolfe friends for flowers cards letters and kindness while at Methodist Hospital and at her sister Mrs N A Lind's home. The note adds a commentary on democracy and leadership comparing American and Italian rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Symphony Orchestra
Supt
Setzeplandt
Shakespeare
Judith Wangberg
Longefellow
Frank Cornwell
J. T. Boos
West Bend
Rolfe
Methodist Hospital
N. A. Lind
Haunting Boswell Corners and Home Improvements Tip
Local notes urge screen repairs and repainting for homes and cistern cleaning before rains. Billy DeWolf’s tractor incident on Main Street drew attention to hog house relocation. Jokes and small bits mix with home building tips and a slogan about home ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy DeWolf
Main Street
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Bradigate
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the Equitable Life of
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Bob Kent
the State Savings Bank
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
Rolfe, Iowa
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Chm
W. S
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
J. H. Engel
Ermite
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G. F. Smith
Ferrand Place
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American Association of Importers and Breeders
Rolfe Belgian Colt Club
G. F. Smith, Secy
Iowa Department of Agriculture
C. M. Morgan
M. G. Thornburg
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W. A. Spence
T. J. Raynes
Treas
G. R. Cook’s Store
HeeHaw News
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J.T. Grant
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Thompson Brothers Rolfe
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