Iowa Adjusted Compensation Bill Seeks Soldier Restitution
A political editorial argues for Iowa's adjusted compensation measure to aid WWI veterans. It describes the legislative gesture as honoring moral obligations, detailing a plan to pay veterans fifty cents per day of service up to 350 dollars, funded by a loan totaling about 22 million dollars. The piece cites widespread state support and precedents in eighteen other states.
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Fedjal
United States
Ehe
Oughboy
Europe
France
Doughboy
Building Trades
Farmer
Iowa
Family Reunion Honors Jolliffe Family Guests
About eighty relatives gathered at Thos Jolliffe home near Bradgate on Friday Oct 20 to surprise Dan Jolliffe and son Robert of Plymouth Michigan and Mrs Dervid McIntyre of St Thomas Canada. The evening featured handshakes a short program music recitations and group singing followed by late refreshments and a fond farewell.
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Thos. Jolliffe
Bradgate
Dan Jolliffe
Robert
Plymouth
Mich
Dervid McIntyre
St. Thomas
Canada
Althe
Jolliffe
McIntyre
Little Brown
Wildwood
John Jolliffe
Mary Pringle
Rebekah Halloween Social Draws Crowds at IOOF Hall
A Tuesday evening event by the Rebekah ladies drew a large crowd despite rain. Attendees wore masks and costumes for amusement while booths offered doughnuts coffee candy and sandwiches. The group cleared about twenty dollars.
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Rebekah Hallowe'en
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rebekah
Dairy prosperity noted in Green County visit
Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wilcox and daughter Mrs. Marion Bruce toured Green County Wisconsin last Friday in a trip that highlighted dairy abundance. They observed thriving Holsteins, high cow counts, extensive milking, and widespread use of milk production for cheese factories condensers and creameries.
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E. M. Wilcox
Marion Bruce
Green County
Wisconsin
Old County
Gre County
Court House Delays Frustrate Taxpayers
Taxpayers in the county face continued delays on a new court house project costing 600000 dollars at six percent interest. The contract time expired months ago, leaving only a shell with county records at risk. The writer urges accountability and a timely, businesslike completion.
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Court House
Engagement Announced At Halloween Dinner
Miss Etta Julius announced her engagement to Forrest B. Grant of Rolfe during a Halloween dinner at her home. Guests learned the news via fishpole lines in a pumpkin with cards and a ring at the ends. The wedding is set for November 30. Fort Dodge Messenger reports the Brighams visited Fort Dodge last Thursday.
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Etta Julius
J. B. Julius
Hallowe’en
Forrest BE. Grant of
Rolfe
Fort Dodge Messenger
Harvest Home Festival to Highlight Presbyterian Service
The Presbyterian Church led by Rev. John P. Lester invites all worshipers to next Sunday’s Harvest Home Festival. Morning sermon and choir musical, basket dinner after Sunday School, no afternoon service, CE meeting at 6 30 pm, special music promised for the evening service. Bring baskets and dishes. Ex Celsior Society to handle coffee.
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Bowen
Excelsior Society
C.E
A L D Club Luncheon with Halloween Decor
Mesdames I A Messinger E S Colebaugh A O Peterson and J B Kent hosted the A L D Club luncheon at 1 30 p m Monday at Mrs Messinger s home The house featured Halloween decor including witches black cats owls pumpkins and a jack o lantern centerpiece A D M Palmer of Emmetsburg a charter member and Mrs T R Campbell of Sioux Rapids a nonresident member attended as out of town guests sharing talks during informal social time and Kensington following the luncheon
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I. A. Messinger
E. S. Colebaugh
A. O. Peterson
J. B. Kent
A. L. D. Club
D. M. Palmer
Emmetsburg
T. R. Campbell
Sioux Rapids
Kensington
Six Birthdays Celebrated With Picnic at Kauffman Home
A Sunday gathering at the Carl Kauffman home in Rolfe marked six birthdays celebrated together. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Pearson of Rolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Co. E. Kauffman of Plover, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Urquhart and baby of Rodman, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Johnson and baby, and Will Johnson of Plover.
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Carl Kauffman
Kauffman
O. N. Pearson
Rolfe
Co. E., Kauffman
Plover
Dan. Urquhart
Baby
Rodman
Chas, Johnson
Will’ Johnson
Benefit show of The Inside of the Cup at Scenic Theatre
The Civic Improvement Department of the Woman's Club presents a benefit screening of The Inside of the Cup at the Scenic Theatre on Monday evening November 6. The film, adapted from Winston Churchill's novel, features Harold Carleton and Edith Haller with strong support from Torrence, Bohn, and Clayton. Tickets are 35 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. first show starts at seven o'clock.
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Civic Improvement Department
Woman’s Club
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Albert Capellani
William P. Carleton
Edith Haller
David Torrence
Jack Bohn
Marguerite Clayton
Paramount
Methodist Church Schedules Weekly Services and Meetings
Rev. T. Ernest Hoon leads Bible School at 11:45 a.m. Junior League meets at 8:00 p.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Next Sunday morning worship at the regular hour with Epworth League at the usual evening hour. evening services to be announced at the morning hour.
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Bible School
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Chiropractors Convene at Des Moines Convention
Dr. Sarah Matthews attended the chiropractic convention at Hotel Savery in Des Moines and returned Nov 2. Principal speakers included Dr. and Mrs. Palmer of the Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport and other faculty members. International speakers gave strong addresses. the event was praised as one of the best in the state. Anticipated new ideas follow.
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Sarah Matthews
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Palmer
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
United States
Fine Entertainers Coming to Delphian Club Night
The Delphian Entertainers will perform at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening November 7 as part of the Woman's Club entertainment course. They claim to be the biggest little company on the platform with vocalists instrumentalists and readers delivering a versatile program. If the reports are accurate the audience will be highly pleased.
Masquerade Dancing Party For Knights Of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias announce a Halloween masquerade dance next Monday night for all members and Pythian Sisters with costumes encouraged for the season. Members must cooperate to ensure a successful event. last year’s parties were very enjoyable. Two weeks later the Pythian Sisters will lead the social meeting with details to be announced.
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Knights of Pythias
Order
Pythian Sisters
Pythian ‘Sisters
Woman's Club Guest Day Meeting Planned
The Rolfe Woman's Club will meet in the K of P hall on Friday afternoon November 3. Guest Day features clubs from Laurens and Plover. Mrs M N Volding of Woodward will speak on Better Shoes Better Health. Members urged to attend.
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Rolfe Woman’s Club
K. of P. Hall
Laurens and
Plover
M. N. Voldeng
Woodward
Edith Haller Stars in The Inside of the Cup at Scenic Theatre
Edith Haller, noted stage beauty and actress, leads in The Inside of the Cup at Scenic Theatre Rolfe next Monday night under Civic Improvement Dept of the Woman's Club. William P. Carleton co stars and is familiar to Paramount fans.
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Edith Haller
Paramount
Scenic Theatre
Rolfe
Civic Improvement Department
Woman’s Club
William P. Carleton
Sunset Hill Club Hosts Evening at Charlton Home
Mesdames Frank B. Charlton and L. W. Larson entertained the Sunset Hill Club Tuesday evening at the Charlton home with nearly all members present including Mrs. T. R. Campbell of Sioux Rapids. Somersets, politics and fashion were discussed before an excellent two course lunch. The W C T U will meet next at the home of Mrs. C. Freel on Tuesday Nov 7 at 2 30 p m to celebrate her birthday month. Everyone invited.
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L. W. Larson
Sunset Hill
Charlton
T. R. Campbell
Sioux Rapids
Somerset
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Chicago Joint © Stock Land Bank
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Phoebe
Presbyterian Church Notes
John P. Lester
Civic, Department’ ‘of Woman’s Club
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Ernest’ Hoon
Sunset Hill Club
W. S. McEwen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph .McEwen
Asst
Robert Bruce James
Bruce WS
McEwen Joseph
McEwen
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