Plover and Vicinity News At A Glance
Plover Patriots attend stock sale near Wesley. Pocahontas county agent reports abundant help for corn forming. Rolfe visitor Z T Carroll joins Plover business scene. George Shaw expands hardware by linking buildings. Fort Dodge visitors and local shifts in employment noted. War savings pledges urged. Chicago shipments reach aid efforts. Local figures travel, attend events, and join conventions amid community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Henderson
Oscar Phillips
Nick Phillips
Lawrence Phillips
Wesley
Pocahontas
Farm Bureau
Z. T. Carroll
Rolfe
George Shaw
George
Mrs. Rosenkranz
Ceylon
Minn
J. W. Mantrum
Mary E. Smith Dies in Brigh ton Minn
Mary E. Smith died last Wednesday at her son’s home in Brigh ton Minnesota. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 pm in the Presbyterian church at Plover conducted by Rev. Whetzel. She was 58, born May 11 1860 in Vining Tama County Iowa. She married J S Smith in 1879 and lived in Fort Dodge before settling in Plover in 1883. Four children survive William J James A Albert J and Lucile A plus nine grandchildren and a brother William A Hubel and sister Anna E Drakos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Smith
Brighton
Minn
Plover
Whetzel
Powhatan
Mary E. Hubel
Vining
Tama County
Iowa
Pocahontas County
J. S. Smith
Fort Dodge
William J
James A. Albert J
Lucile”“A
William A. Hubel
Anna E. Drakos
Community Notes and Social Visits Round Rolfe Area
Mrs. Lawrence Meech of Rolfe visits relatives in town while Charlotte Olney of Marathon spent Sunday with the Colie family. Dorothy Phillips called on Rolfe friends. A Holland Furnace Co. representative from Des Moines installs a furnace at the Methodist church basement. Mrs. T. S. Buck and Lucile of Humboldt visited relatives here. Mrs. Floyd McCreary and baby return to Chardon after a two week stay. Miss Holt of Pocahontas visits Miss Bula Kirkpatrick. Progress Club met at Mrs. Olsen's. roll call with sugar saving hints. Mrs. Roy Adams spoke on Mrs. Wilson in War Work. Three new members joined. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Madison of Paulina and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bryarly of near Gilmore City visited. Howell and Sheldon attended the Des Moines liberty day parade. Miss Storente Stover of Sinonhae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl Brownlee
Mallard
Plover
John Fisher
Chicago
H. H. Hoyt
Webster City
E. C. Watts
P. J. Shaw
Des Moines
Laurens
Lawrence Meech
Rolfe
J. W. Tilton
Charlotte Olney
Marathon
Harry Colie
Dorothy Phillips
Holland Furnace Co
T. S. Buck
Lucile
Humboldt
Floyd McCreary
Baby
Chard
Miss Holt
Pocahontas
Bula Kirkpatrick
Progress Club
A. E. Olsen
Roy Adams
Wilson
W. L. Tupper
Fred Nelson
Harry Cokie
J. R. Madison
Paullina
W. S. Bryarly
Gilmore City
C. E. Howell
C. J. Sheldon
Miss. Storente
Stover
Nels Smith Buys Perry Simmons Residence
Nels Smith has closed a deal to acquire the Perry Simmons residence which he has occupied for several years, becoming its new owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Smith
Perry Simmons
November 7 1918 remembered as premature peace celebration
The article notes widespread jubilation after a quick Foch German peace conference rumor but cites skepticism in banks and factories. It describes crowds cheering yet some crowds manhandling supporters and calls for proof that the enthusiasm reflects genuine support, not mob hysteria. Funds are raised for returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foch
United States
Dime Capitalists See Bond Reforms and Postwar Demand
Banks plan smaller bond denominations and broader offerings as they prepare for a new class of investors. The Liberty bond campaigns clarified many questions about bonds and contrasted safe bank securities with fraudulent schemes. Postwar reconstruction promises wide money circulation and employment in France, with ample work at home as peace arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
America
Voices of Relief Warn of Continued Wartime Strain
An unsigned wartime reflection notes joy over hostilities ending but warns Americans not to relax. It stresses ongoing supply needs for the army and allies and urges continued conservation and effort. The text references the Kaiser in a fragmentary, era-typical mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Egypt
Fomeons
Kaiser
Sermon Deliveries Sought by Large Laity Group
A fragment notes Mr and Mrs Frank Carlton and Donald of Rolfe visiting town on Monday. A bold sentiment from churchgoers calls for continued sermon delivery by the clergy in churches nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carlton
Donald of
Rolfe
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J. J. Calhoun
Farmers’ Grain & Coal Co
B. A. Kerns
Maudelle Kerns
Squire Heathman
Camp Pike
Ed Wegele
Plover Auto Co
South
War Savings Committee
Harrison Knapp
the People
Saving
The
Community Bank
Che
Bradgate
Dime Capitalists
Washington
the White Angel
Ers
Sian
J. R. Lundy
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