Consolidation debate moves Plover district to May vote
Local residents discuss school district consolidation risking tax changes to about forty mills, with petitions urging a special election on May 20 at the Plover school building. Voters will also decide on transportation options and potential bus service.
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Plover
Eggspuchler
Jackson
Absolom
Alfred Roberts
Freda Gembler
Hawkeyes
Cleos
BR. A. Kerns
Loans We Are Noting Low Rates On
Mortgage rates have fallen as lenders advertise lower and more accessible loans. Banks report increased applicant activity and borrowers seek refinances to reduce monthly payments.
Plover Y W C A Sees Growing Attendance and Donations
The Plover Y W C A reports strong meeting turnout with 26 at last week’s gathering and 20 this week. Miss Ivis Helvig has been ill but is improving, and the group notes a $24 donation to county work as funds are needed this year.
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M. I. Helvig
Hampton
Ivis
Martin
B. J. Nacke
Rolfe
Sandiy
M. O. B. Club
I. N. Moody
Chas
England
Brgland
Mr. Erickson
Albert Cito
Enoch Brickton
Marathon
A. E. Dobbs
A. W. Hess
Jack Glannon
Plover
Ivis Helvig
A. Garlock
Laymen preach during Sunday services at local church
Last Sunday evening several laymen demonstrated that ordination is not required to preach. Sunday school is at 10 and the preaching service at 11. Next Sunday evening the Epworth League marks its anniversary with a Mother’s Day program to benefit Mr Roberts, its Africa missionary.
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Epworth League
Roberts
League
Africa
Ward Implement Co. promotes farming machinery in Ware IA
Ware Iowa based Ward Implement Co promotes the largest stock of farming machinery in the county. The ad highlights wide selection for farmers seeking equipment.
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Ward Implement Co
Ware
Iowa
Gus Peterson Nominated for Pocahontas County Treasurer
The Manson Democrat endorses Gus Peterson for republican nomination as Pocahontas County treasurer. A longtime trader from Vomeroy now living in Plover, Peterson is praised as educated, shrewd, careful and honest. The note says supporters in Calhoun County regret they cannot vote for him.
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Peterson
Gus Peterson
Pocahontas County
Vomeroy
saQuarer
Plover
Sun
Calhoun County
Manson
Appointment of Executor for Joseph W. Garlock Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa the district court notes the appointment and qualification of the administrator for the estate of Joseph W. Garlock deceased All debtors and creditors are directed to settle accounts per Iowa law dated March 1 116
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District Court
State OF
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Joseph W. Garlock
Pocahontas County Court House Bond Election Proposed
Public notice announces a special Pocahontas County Iowa election on June 5 1916. The proposition asks voters to approve erecting a new court house and borrowing 150000 dollars via bonds, with a tax levy not exceeding two dollars per hundred dollars of assessed value to fund the project.
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Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
Iowa
Bargain Lot of Summer Dress Goods at Low Per Yard Price
Local ad advertises a mixed selection of 15c and 25c summer dress goods offered at 10c per yard. It promises high prices paid for butter and eggs and invites shoppers to call on Saturday to learn exact values.
Polling Places Listed for County Election in 1916
Voters in Palmer Fonda Pocahontas Palen and surrounding towns are urged to attend the election. Polls open 8 am to 7 pm at precinct polling places including Center School House and Village of Ware. County officials note the election date is April 27 1916 and orders come from the Board of Supervisors.
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Palmer
Fonda
Pocahontas
Palen
Bellville
Cedar
Euwse
AEWA
Center School House
Cummins
Center School
Des Moines
Marshall
Sean Eee Oosevalt
H. Sherman
Ware
Ian Swan Lake
Laurens
Washington
Havelock
Legal Dover
Varina Garfield
Grant
Center
Lake No. 1
Lake No. 2
Gilmore City
Lincoln
Center Sehnaltra
Board of Supervisors
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Robt. Anderson
Denver
Colo
Lover
T. G. Owen
Wampton
Mr. Owen
Res. Owen
J. W. Mangan
Owa
F. J. Nacke
Afiss
Fred Gembler
Sherlock
Emmetsburg
Pollack
H. J. Watts
Watts
Henderson
Geo. Jeffries
A. J. Ebggspuehler
Drury Store
Oliver
Plover School
M. A. Foster
Snpt
the Community Bank
Fred Ehler
Y. W. C. A. Notes
OAC Re Mae Colm
Lawrance Dorsay
TMC Pawtuci
Universal
Rosemary Theby
Plover Methodist Church
Lewis N. Moody
Drury
Wihise Ae
International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated
J. W. Mangun
Plover, Iowa
McKenzie
Plover Lumber Company
M. M. Noah
L. O'Donnell
Arrow
Sealy
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cheney
National Bank OP Commerce
G. Hall
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