Local Notes Highlight Visits and Community Events
Rev. Ray Tumbleson visits from Lake View with family plans for Des Moines winter. Many neighbors attend society meeting at Mrs. A. C. Prossner’s country home. Individuals travel to Storm Lake Humboldt Rolfe and Pomeroy for visits, illnesses, funerals, and school duties.
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Ray Tumbleson
Lake View
Laura
Des Moines
Hammon
Chas. Miller
Dows
Iowa
del Neal
Humboldt
Laurens
J. M. McCarville
Will Johnson
Curlew
J. Hunnel
W. A. Goodchild
Storm Lake
Mrs. Goodchild
Mack Chase
Laura Hunnel
Palmer
Fred Hacker
Frank Chase
Wadena
Minn
Fred Chase
Wade Holt
S. H. Gill
J. C. Barth
Will Obrecht
Rolfe
Mason Sign Saves Louvain Citizens From Germans
A Louvain citizen recounts a World War I tale in which he used a Masonic sign to halt a German firing squad. The officer, recognizing a brother Mason, ordered the group released after the Mason refused to abandon his companions, insisting he would share their fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osten
Louvain
Louvain Free Mason
Paris dispatch claims planned German attack details
A Paris dispatch to the Daily Chronicle cites a Maubeuge refugee detailing long premeditation of the German assault on France. He says German heavy artillery was placed on concrete platforms ready for use.
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London
Paris
The
Daily Chronicle
Maubeuge
France
Church notices promise two Sunday services led by Rev William Webb
The Methodist Episcopal church announces Pastor William P Webb will lead both Sunday services on November 22. Cold weather has discouraged attendance, and Miss Zora Stewart will lead the Epworth League devotional at 6 30 pm with the topic A Song of Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving service is planned at Ware on Thanksgiving Day November 26, with Havelock visitors possible.
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Cal Bash
Chas. Lucas
Pocahontas
W. F. Lucas
Arnold Barth
Chas. Miller
Rolfe
Havelock
Joe Spencer
John Elbert
J. C. Rolfe
Nebr
James Speer
Methodist Episcopal
William P. Webb
Son of God
Zora Stewart
Epworth League
Ware
Improve the town by a fall cleanup birdseye view
Citizens are urged to inspect their homes and yards for repairs and unsightly items as autumn arrives. By addressing fences, sidewalks, shingles, porches, and trees, neighborhoods can boost curb appeal and inspire a townwide improvement fever starting this week.
The Pessimist Picnic Party Morning
A humorous fragment shows two characters discussing an old-fashioned picnic today. One groans at the idea, while the other finds relief in not attending, revealing a light, self-deprecating mood.
JAS Speer Passes Away in Havelock Iowa
James Speer a long time Iowa resident and Civil War veteran died at his home after a period of illness due to liver cancer. He served in the 8th Iowa Infantry from 1862 and was laid to rest with a service at Havelock M E church conducted by Rev. William P. Webb.
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James Speer
Iowa
Speer
Havelock M. E
8Th
Iowa Infantry
William P. Webb
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Gains Popularity
An old home remedy for darkening gray hair returns as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sells in drug stores for about 50 cents. Users moisten a comb or brush and apply small strands. effects appear by morning with darker color, added shine, and claims of reduced dandruff and itching.
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Wyeth
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George Miller
Havelock, Iowa
Electric Lights
Ales Mt. ‘Nil
Hese Promyp
O. W. Oe
Aone
McIntire & Son
Plover
Dr. King
Watts
Floydale
Tex
Gant
Commerce
Plover Lumber Co
Plover Town
Sign OF Masons
Belgium
Patrice
First National Bank
Jas. Speer
ARROW
Grandma
Quaker Oats Co
Pirl Bourret
Mgr. Havelock
Towa
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