Countywide Demonstration for Soldiers at Pocahontas
The county plans a large patriotic demonstration for returning soldiers on September 18 and 19 at Pocahontas with a dinner, parade, and speeches led by Hon. Pi Allen. Local businesses and Miss Rose McGormick and Bertha Bowers aided the effort. Judge DeLand spoke. A list shows men reported for duty and a larger mobilization of 45 troops is planned for Camp Dodge next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Des Moines
Pi Allen
Pocahontas Busingess
Rose Mc‘gormick
Bertha Bowers
Ek‘uption Board
DeLand
Poys
Gilbert Hunt
Roy Blanchard
Claren J. Mather
Laurens
Wilhelm Holst
Rolfe
Arthur J. Naughton
Geo. F. Tucker
Ware
Marlin Olsen
Edgar R. Rogander Reeds
Brook W. Gill
Ray Farl Cook
Gustaf W. Nelson
Theodore Tedman
Leslie Webster
Earl Johnson
Bob Lincoln Conner
Wm. H. Assing
Elmer H. Convy
William Schmidt
Bert Rollin Smith
Thomas J. Hamilton
Guy Clark
Adrian Bishop
Raymond L. Kenney
Thomas D. Jones
Albert J. Farsberg
Florent Joseph Koebel
Claude A. Peterson
Ernest LeRoy Cook
Nels M. Peterson
John Herman Reckless
Elmer T. Bricknow
Arthur B. Messenger
Edward Grossman
Ernest Baker
Frank W. Gembling
Clifford R.lorimer
Raw
F. Murphy
Ellsworth F. Crummer
Frank Benjamin Spp
RCR
Clell M. Langley
Henry C. Thompson
Harry Lesle Land
Raymond L. Evans
Harry DeYoung
Guy W. Heller
Harry BE. Cooksey
Arthur Brown
Marvin R. Richmond
Arthur Nelson
Fred C. Schoon
Wm. Wesley Eral
John F. Mullen
Jens Chris Sorenson
G. H. Arnold
Charles Leon Hixon
Exempted Soldiers List From Last Call Published
The last call exempted for physical reasons lists Rude Fonda A B P Wood Fred Cochran Fondas Ol L Howland Rolfe J Megoh Rolfe J J Byrnes Palmer Henry Dall Gil More City Pearson Palmer MR Fisher Rolfe L B Wagner Gilmore City J E Koshbohn Pome roy Anton Macovets Pocahontas E Quinn Pomeroy J F Lampe Palmer. Subcribe For The Arrow Now.
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Rude
Fonda
A.B. P. Wood
Fred Cochran
Fondas Ol
L. Howland
Rolfe
Megoh
J. J. Byrnes
Palmer
Henry Dall
Gil More City
BL i
Pearson
M.R. Fisher
L. B. Wagner
Gilmore City
Pomeroy
Anton Macovets
Pocahontas
E. Quinn
J. F. Lampe
Naval and Military Examinations Soon
Frank P. Woods announces competitive examinations for appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis and the Military Academy at West Point. Eligible ages are sixteen to twenty for Annapolis and seventeen to twenty two for West Point. Exams will be held at Fort Dodge, Iowa on October 24, 1917. Applications should be sent around October 1.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Military Academy
West Point
Militar Academy
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Frank P. Woods
Congma
10Th
Iowa Dist
Sewer Work Progres ses in East Town with Italian Laborers
Contractors push sewer project as big trench machine and steady help speed progress in the eastern streets. Seventeen Italian laborers arrived from Emmetsburg, boosting effort though machine breakdowns and labor shortages hampered earlier work. The fall completion looks more likely, and area residents note rapid advancement despite setbacks. Also, bills against the Rolfe Racing Association should be sent to Secretary F. M. Ritchey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Brea
Merchandise Thieves Hit Tolan Bros at Fonda
Robbers broke in through the transom at the Tolan Bros store in Fonda and carried away merchandise valued between three and five thousand dollars. They loaded items into an automobile and fled at high speed, leaving silk fragments along the street as evidence. Sheriff Winegarden and Marshal Geo Harless investigated, but no arrests reported.
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Tolan Bros
Fonda
John Tolan
Mark
Winegarden
Geo. Harless
Rolfe
Iowa
King Corn Wins Close Bout From Jack Frost
A humorous report recalls King Corn narrowly defeating Jack Frost in two nightly clashes. Weather notes mention frigid temperatures around 38 degrees and speculate on no killing frost until October, framing the event as a lighthearted harvest forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Corn
Jack Frost
Fred Malcolm
Jack
Shake‘speare
Laurens Man Crowder Joins Navy Electrician
Crowder of Laurens, long involved in the electrical trade, now serves as an electrician in the navy. He writes home about a recent trip to France aboard troop transports, though details of the voyage cannot be published.
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Will Crowder
Laurens
Rolfe
Navy
France
Behrendsen Expands Herd With Prize Porker Purchase
Nis Behrendsen, renowned in the region for Duver Jersey hogs, adds a state fair prize winner to his stock. The purchased pig, a third prize winner in its class, suffered a temporary limp at judging but recovered fully. The deal strengthens local herds across Poland China, Hampshire, Duroc, and Chester White breeds. Watch our pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nis Behrendsen
Behrendsen
Poland
Red Cross Room Open Tuesdays and Thursdays for Knitting
Red Cross room will be open Tuesday evenings at 7 30 and all day Thursday from 9 00 to aid men headed to France. Rolfe chapter slow to start but expected to contribute. knitted sweaters mufflers wristlets and socks are in demand. If times don’t work, arrange with Miss Dora Barker.
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Red Cross
France
Red Cross Society
Rolfe
Dora Barker
Automobiles and Liquor Affected Road Accident Report
The Pocahontas Democrat notes a serious collision four miles south of Poca near Marshall township. A northbound car swerved, struck another vehicle, and three men fled after removing liquor from their car. Sheriff Winegarden found bottled beer and whisky. a man later paid $100 fine and $75 damages. A second incident near Langsett place involved a Ford on its side. driver Jim Hallahan injured but alive after whisky traces.
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Pocahontas Democrat
Poca
Sherman Cundiff
Marshall Township
Winegarden
Pocahontas
Cundi
Langsett Place
Jim Hallahan
T. J. Quinlan
Gilmore City
Slamming the Other Town in Fonda Dispute
The Fonda Times denounces the Pocahontas Democrat for accusing the Washington Hotel of immoral use. The Times questions the truth of the charges and suggests residents would know of any misconduct, urging clarity and denouncing insinuations.
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Fonda Times
Fonda
Pocahontas Democrat
Washington
the Times
Willard Wheeler Brings Bride Home From Centerville Wedding
Willard Wheeler, eldest son of Mr and Mrs EB Wheeler, married Miss Ola Watkins of Eddyville Iowa in Centerville on September 4 1910. The couple will live in Rolfe with plans to move to Eddyville later.
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Willard Wheeler
Ola Watkins
Eddyville
Iowa
Centerville
Ric, Henderson
Rolfe
Willard
Howly
Lfe
Elmer Sandvig
Sadie Lilly
Humboldt
Elmer
EK. FE
Sandvng
Ritchey's
Sandvig
Grover
Gruvers
Bazaar and supper by The Rebekahs at near-future event
The Rebekahs led by Noble Grand Dr. Fuller-White plan a general bazaar entertainment and supper. The Olive Branch Society hosts a gathering at the M Goodmiller home on Thursday September 20 with Goodmiller Sisters and a comedian. Luncheon is ten cents. The notice urges wartime effort and community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Dr. Fuller-White
Olive Branch Society
M. Goodmiller
Smokes for Soldiers Club Organizes in Rolfe
A Rolfe movement titled Smokes for Soldiers awaits contributions with officers elected at Imaginary Hall. Big Smoke Deane Trick leads a crew including John Doyle Ward Ferguson Carl White Hank Kober Pat Hanlon Chas Bowen Fred Hille and Frank Hoyne to raise funds for tobacco for soldiers abroad. Contributors may leave funds with Ward Ferguson or other officers to ensure tobacco reaches the pouch.
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Rolfe
Ward Ferguson
Deane Trick
Association
Deane W. Trick
John Doyle
Carl J. White
Hank Kober
Pat Hanlon
Chas. Bowen
Fred Hille
Frank Hoyne
Rolfe Racing Meet Hopes Dashed by Rain
The Rolfe Racing Association staged two two day meets on July 4 5 and September 6 7 but both were ruined by rain on the second day. Attendance was fair and Gilmore City won the ball game 5 to 3 over Rolfe. The band and Pocahontas visitors provided entertainment, while a first inning accident disrupted Rolfe’s defense and led to four early runs. Continued on Page Five.
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Rolfe
Gilmore
Bodo
Humboldt
Mallard
Hans Hille
Bristow
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Eagle Grove
Pocahontas Boys
Thursaday
Gilmore City
Dustytown
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Ft. Dodge
Italy
Rolfe Racing Association
F. M. Ritchey
Crowder
Poca County
Hell
John Barleycorn
Big Rebekah Diddings
Smokes For Soldiers Club
G. Carmichael
Heathman
Is Barth
Ewes
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