Local notes from Plover Iowa and surrounding towns
Local items report P G Hess buying four carloads of potatoes in western Nebraska and Carl Hoffert returning from Minnesota with purchase plans. Several residents travel for conferences and sales, including M E district event in Spencer and a large road opening meeting. Hog cholera control meeting set for Oct 18 at Plover school, with government officials offering no sales and farmer support. Lectures, visiting families, and local business moves fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Hess
Nebraska
Carl Hoffert
Minnesota
Ashton
Plover
Kyndon-Gordon Co
Frank Nacke
J. A. Carroll
Spirit Lake
R. J. Watts
Omaha
Chas. E. Watts
Lou White
Peoples’ Savings Bank
M. R. B. Club
G. B. Peterson
Plover School Notes Highlight Calendar Changes and Events
The aub county declamatory contest moves from December 8 to December 9. On October 18 at 8 p m state and national veterinarians lecture on hog cholera prevention and cure with free admission for farmers. New Price Teeple piano installed at High School assembly, next society program October 20. Two new buses shipped, banner class September attendance 96. There are 752 pupils on the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uné
Plover Y W C A Notes Elect New Officers
The Y W C A in Plover held a Wednesday meeting on October 11 with a business session electing officers. President Mrs. Viola Heap, Vice President Miss Mandelle Kerns, Secretary Miss Hesie Coleman, Treasurer Miss Minnieppelsheimer, and pianist Miss Elsie Leh nus were chosen. An invitation was extended to all girls interested in Y W C A work to attend next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Grove
Rolfe
Louisville Real Estate and Development Co
Northwest Iowa
Rev. Moody
Plover
Moville
Iowa
Sam Twigg
Apollo
Henry
Fred Hofert
Fred
Viola Heap
Mandelle Kerns
Secy
Hesie Coleman
Tre
Minnieppelsheimer
Elsie Léhnus
Plover M E Church Hails Moody Move and Wolcott Arrival
Plover M E Church thanks locals for support as Rev Lewis N Moody departs to Moville Ta and Rev W A Wolcott arrives from Dickens for a five year pastorate. Wolcott will preach at Plover Sunday morning and evening and at Riverdale in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover M. E
Rev
Lewis N. Moody
Federated Church
Moville
W. A. Wolcott
Plover
Dickens
Special School Election Notices for Plover District
A special election for qualified voters of the Consolidated Independent District of Plover will be held at the Plover schoolhouse on Saturday October 14 1916 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Voters will decide on the construction of new buildings and related improvements at the former school site and other district projects as listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover
Vronetton
Gutbuildings
Puller Auto
Nis
Editorial on Democratic chances in 1916 Texas vote
The piece argues Democrats ignore Hughes speeches while noting possible Wilson support in Texas and across the South. It cites reactions from Kansas City Star and New York Sun, urging removal of deadwood in government to clear the path to reform and avert bungling. It mocks the notion of States' rights claims and defends preparedness as security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Americana
New York Sun
Hughes
Washington
Supreme Court
Mr. Hughes
Wilson
New England
Manne Tevin
Rolfe City Council Awards Tank Contract
Rolfe Iowa adjourned session with Mayor Kelley and councilors present. The board awarded Des Moines Bridge & Iron Co. the contract to erect a 60 000 gallon steel tank on a 100 foot tower after reviewing bids from six firms. Ayes Bowen Bruce Hollis Kelts Wiewel. Motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Bruce
Hollis
Kelts
Wiewel
Byron G. Boos
Wilson Notes and Political Jottings on Governance
A compendium of critical excerpts on President Wilson and the era’s politics. It critiques arbitration as peace at any price and mocks the Wilson theory of government, labeling it a trampling of democratic norms amid wartime policies and party conflict.
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Wilson
Boston Journal
Mallard Girls Win Basketball at Havelock
Local youths enjoyed a wienie roast at Fred Hauswirth home. Mallard high school teams visited Consolidated schools with the Mallard girls winning 19 to 4 and the Havelock boys 23 to 3. A return game will be at Mallard next Friday. Various residents and visitors are noted, including Annie Veazie of Chicago and several local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hauswirth
Mallard High School
Mallard
Havelock
Annie Veazie
Chicago
Neighborliness and the value of mere human contact
A reflective call to consider how daily acts of neighborliness shape comfort and happiness. The piece urges readers to assess their own interactions, contrasting a thriving, social community with isolation, and notes that small, open exchanges define humane living.
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A. W. Hess
M. E
Spencer
Ada Nunnamaker
J. B. Nunnarmaker
Frank Pitegerald
Pocahontas
H. Fitzgerald
Chas. Hancher
Emmett
Fort Dodge
Will Smith
Buelah
N. D
T. F. Grove
Pomeroy
Martin Largon
Callender
Plover Y. W. C. A
Peoples Saving Bank
the Community Bank
Fred Ehler
Gale Mer
Gates Dry Goods Co
Central Ave
Mr Hughes
Wilton
Texas
Mixsigsippi
Alabama
Cassuus
Cassius
Congress
Pontius
Pilate
Pat As
City Council
Fiat
The
Prest- Organica
Miliela
Havelock News
John Smith
Webb
Wensie
Jas. Wright
Henry Smith
A. G. “Obrecht
Gladys
Ruth Wright
Lucille Heathman
J. A. Obrecht
Will Gogddanla
ally'Herbert
Goodchild
Jos. Logan
Anfos Hartsook
Son
Paul Stiller
John Kiipie
Agg
Imnois
Ned Goodchild
Thos. Shaveland
Amos Hartsock
Jas
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