High School Notes Preview Football and Field Trips
The school plans a home football game on Saturday the 19th to show community support. Enrollment rose from 94 to 102, with students earning half-day holidays for perfect week averages. a vote will determine the holiday. Field trips included seed corn selection at T. Moffett’s farm and lab work weighing ears, while a notable lecture program promises strong Lyceum talent in town.
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Ne High School
Je’ Freedmen
Clarence Ht
Hansmann
Ginth
Mesdames
Lighter
Grant Pollock
C. A. Iy
Ruth Green
Coffil
Lucile McCray
Mil King
Virgil Hancher
T. Moffett
Ralph Hoover
Cecil
T Moffett
Anaiat
Usta
Lyceum
Rolle
Yceum Bureau
Krise
Parlette
Wiggam
Yeeum
Sherman Couple Celebrate Tin Wedding at Lawn Social
Dr and Mrs B H Sherman observed their tenth wedding anniversary with a unique tin themed lawn social on Dallas street. About two hundred guests attended despite a cool breeze as readings, music, refreshments, and a background movie were enjoyed. A fund gifted kitchen utensils and aluminum ware were presented by Rev A Moore, though some items were delayed.
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B. H. Sherman
Dallas Street
Dean Gowin
Ruth Payton
Sherman
Dexter Sentinel
Dragging Roads Tied to Rain and Dryness
Weather shifts with cooler temps and occasional rain heighten need to drag roads after rainfall. Past summer saw roads left too long before dragging, reducing effectiveness. Dragging works best when roads are dry enough to pack firmly yet not crumble, producing a hard smooth surface with minimal mud after showers.
Methodist Episcopal Church Plans Annual Business Meeting
The Annual Business Meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held Thursday evening with reports from all departments. Dr. Macdonald will deliver a short address before the business session. The Ladies Missionary Society will meet next Friday at Mrs. B. K. Green’s country home. Epworth Teague plans a social Friday evening, the chorus will rehearse at 7 30, and services next Sabbath begin at the usual hours with a cordial welcome.
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Macdonald
Fiame Missionary Society
B. K. Green
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev A Z McGagney Pastor
Services will be held this Sabbath at the usual hours with preaching in the morning and afternoon. The Sunday school convenes and the society meets at 6 30 P M in the church room. All cordially invited to attend.
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Ciety
The dawn of prosperity and US industrial rise
The optimist sees a coming era of prosperity as US manufacturers gain inquiries from abroad. War disruption shifts trade to America, boosting demand from Europe and Latin America, promising full employment, better markets, and a long ascent to national prosperity.
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Maor Fe
United States
America
Europe
South America
Estep
Barber
Cooperative coal yard plan offered by Chicago firm
A Chicago coal dealer markets carload coal at two dollars per ton from Indiana mines. The Iowa Homestead and Uncle Henry Wallace promote cooperation in buying coal. Rolfe residents get invites after freight rate details reveal a 2.80 per ton price and a $144 carload cost with $60 advance. Critics warn of storage limits, weight disputes, and freight prepayment, arguing the scheme shifts risk to buyers and may fail to deliver kitchen use needs.
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Chicago
Indiana
Iowa
Henry Wallace
Rolte
Chicago Coal Co
Rolfe
Regular dealers supply threshing and coal deliveries
J. J. Bruck notes threshing or hauling grain and corn picking activity while town draymen deliver coal to regular customers. He expresses preference to continue buying five tons from trusted dealers.
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jAs
J. J. Bruck
Statements Sent Out By The Arrow For Subscriptions
The Arrow sent statements to arrears subscribers and a few in the city. It lists home territory rates at 1.00 in advance, 1.50 elsewhere, 2.00 to foreign countries, and warns strict enforcement after a grace period. The paper appeals for prompt payment to sustain operations during wartime.
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Arrow
Rolfe Weighs Faster Water Mains Extension Plan
Rolfe city council voted to extend water mains to all areas for fire protection. A plan funded by private cashing of warrants proposed a main from Elm Street to Broad near the egg plant, with a hydrant added near the schoolhouse and a fence around the Wheeler tract for street grading. Authorities will seek more property owner pledges to fund further extensions at next Monday’s session.
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Rolfe
B. Bowen
Elm
Broad Street
W. P. Wheeler
Hupmobile Sets High Fuel Mileage on 760 Mile Trip
The 1915 Hupmobile left Detroit September 2 and arrived in Des Moines September 4 covering 760 miles in 29 hours. It averaged 19 percent miles per gallon of gasoline with total consumption of 21 percent gallons. Driver RE C Alford led the trip for Central Iowa Motors Co. and R H Brown.
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Detroit
Mich
Des Moines
Central Iowa Motors Co
Towa Distributors
H. R. Brown
RE. C. Alford
Hog cholera and vaccination in rural outbreaks
A rural observer notes isolated hog cholera cases but no nationwide epidemic. Vaccination has mixed results with some pigs saved and others lost. government inspection and careful handling of virus are emphasized to limit losses and ensure safe use of the vaccine.
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Barnes
Missouri
Rolfe
Local Notes Highlight Rev Stan Carson Mission Work and Visits
Rev Stanley Carson preached at the M B church after returning from nine years in China where he led a college. He weeded opium traffickers, then pursued missionary work. Rolfe families praise his reform work and return as a strong minister and speaker. Mrs Grove visited Havelock. Naomi Gunderson and Marie Hauck head to Iowa City and State University. Mrs Brinkman and baby visit Indianola. John Junge returns from Lennox with readiness for work. A R Thornton arrives from Cleveland to visit Ci A Tolleterude home.
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Stanley Carson
M. IB
Carson
China
Rolfe Stanley
Morning Side College
Rolfe
W. A. Grove
Havelock
Naomi Gunderson
Marie Hauck
Iowa City
State University
J.H. Brinkman
Baby Lalt
Indianola
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Figh
Methodist Episcopal Church
John A. Kettle
Presbyterian Church Notes
Rev
A. Z., McGagney, D. du Pastor
Uae
Robert Bruce
Boston
National Capital
New York
Berkshire Hills
New England
Niagara Falls
Robert
East Aurora
Roycroft Inn
Union
W. P.melintire
Burlington
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