City Council Flags Special Session On Public Meeting Ban
The city council met in a special Saturday session with the board of health to weigh suspending public meetings. Superintendent Bloom reported influenza cases mild but present. Dr. Beam warned of possible closures if new cases rise. The board ordered school and public gatherings shut, pool halls and theaters closed, and anti spitting signs posted.
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As & Board ‘of Health
Bloom
W. W. Beam
Board of Health
Blue
State Board of Health
Des Moines Township Service Flag Dedicated at Meeting
A public dedication of Des Moines township service flag took place last Sunday at the Consolidated school auditorium. The packed program included remarks by Dr. R. D. Kehlin and Rev. A. L. Bryan. Thirty four local young men in the service were honored with stars on the flag.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Township
Brown
R. D. Kehlin
Bryan
Fate of country newspapers changing in balance
The piece argues Iowa weekly papers face rising print costs and tighter markets. It notes publishers have raised prices from 1.00 to 1.50 and warns many small papers may die without higher subs. It cites The Register editorial urging communities to support local papers. The Arrow is praised for staying afloat.
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Register
Iowa
America
George Schniecers Announces Candidacy for Pocahontas County
Political notice states Geo Schniecers seeks the office of representative for Pocahontas County at the November general election. He appeals to independent voters across parties, pledging progress and support for the ongoing war.
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Pocahontas County
Geo. Schniecers
Pocahontas
Homeseekers Debate Soldier Homestead Reclamation
The article praises proposed soldier homesteads and notes criticism from those lacking farming roots. It argues farming builds versatile, robust workers essential for colonization and war needs while acknowledging urban migrants and cityward crowding. It discussesAdaptation, training, and the need to tailor plans to reach the broadest eligible candidates.
Memorial for Raymond Bruce at Camp Dodge Des Moines
Raymond Bruce died of pneumonia at Camp Dodge in Des Moines on Sunday October 18 after a siege of influenza. He enlisted in the army with strong desire to serve alongside his brother Mervyn, finished Rolfe high school in 1916, and was proud to be Noble Grand of the Rolfe Odd Fellows lodge. He leaves a large family and many friends, and his funeral at Clinton cemetery will be conducted by Dr. R. D. Echlin.
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Raymond Bruce
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
E. F E. Wilcox
Beling
Fort Dodge
Raymond
Pocahontas
Mervyn
Rainbow
France
Raymond McDonald Bruce
Rolfe
George W. Bruce
J. J. Bruce
J. W. Wallace
Pocahontas County
E. E. Wilcox
Rolfe High School
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
James
George
Richard
Roger
Dan Kennedy
Olive
William E. Alvis
Clinton Cemetery
R. D. Echlin
Presbyterian Church of
Death of John Thompson Civilian Aviator in New York
Word reached Rolfe that John Thompson son of Mrs. Bertha Thompson and brother of the Thompson brothers died in a New York hospital after ten days illness following Spanish influenza. He was about thirty a member of the aviation section trained at Columbus and Kelley Field and stationed near New York awaiting transfer to France. Funeral held in Earlville with family plot interment. his brother Luther serves in the aviation section in Europe.
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John Thompson
Bertha Thompson
Thompson
New York
Uncle Sam
Army
Columbus
Ohio
Kelley Field
Texas
New York City
France
Mr. Thompson
Rolfe
John
East
Luther
England
L. A. Thompson
Earlville
E.B. Thompson
Presbyterian Church Notes During Proclaimed Quarantine
In compliance with the mayoral proclamation the church and its auxiliary societies will not meet while the order stands. Rev R D Echlin urges constant prayer for an end to the epidemic and health for troops in cantonments. The pastor will assist wherever needed during quarantine. Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace.
Entraining names listed for five day period starting October 21
A long roster lists 19 men including Tor McArthur and Walter Duitsman for entraining in Los Angeles travel duties. Alternate entries show several more attached to towns like Fonda Laurens Rolfe Pocahontas Havelock and Pomeroy. The note ends with a remark about realizing how dry a bone is.
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Tor McArthur
Los Angeles
California
Geo
Edward Arnold
Plover
Herbert Wm. Stillman
Rolfe
Chas
Fred Hacker
Havelock
Ralph Hoyt Vial
Ware
Geo. A. Nada
Laurens
Walter O. Duitsman
Fonda
Jessie M. Barnes
Gottfried A. Scoog
Poca
Harold Wilkie
Everett E. Sweat
Chester W. McAloney
Glenn M. Hersom
Otto Laurence Larsen
Fonda auditor battles in primary and party split
The article recounts W. C. Woods of Fonda County Auditor winning the primary amid opposition and a split within the Democrats led by Z. T. Carroll's nomination. Woods refused exemptions and signaled readiness for draft calls, while critics pressed for an independent candidate in the race. The piece notes continued political tension and a page continuation.
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Haig Pocahontas
Pocahontas
W. C.woods
Fonda 43
Sonal
Z. T. Carroll
Rolfe
Carroll
Wood
Attorney General’s Office
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Boards of Health
Capitol Building
Towa
Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
U. S.public Health Service
Guilford H. Sumner
Secy
F.C. Thomas Co
State Savings Bank
Board of Directors
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce Joseph McEwen
the Register
Homeseekers
Hohenzollerns
163D
W. C. Shull, Rolfe
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