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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
4
An advertisement from Minneapolis lists farm purchase options with easy terms. Contact Lind at BBBC on Washington Avenue North for details and locations near Twin Cities.
The Ladies' Aid Society holds a monthly meeting at Mrs. W. R. Rogers home on Wednesday April 7. Anna Matteson hosts a ten friend party with games socializing and luncheon. J Frakjar of Askov Minnesota visited for business. J H Stegge of Fargo visited town after Chicago trip. The Crochet Club met with Mrs J J Schnug. Wires bring electric light to several local properties. White Bros expand Ford car sales with multiple buyers and a record 1847 Fords built in one day on March 4.
Mrs. W. M. Thompson of Battle Creek Michigan reports relief from indigestion sour stomach and bad breath after taking two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets. The letter endorses the remedy and notes it is sold by all dealers.
The W. F. M. Society gathers at W. P. Wheeler home on Friday afternoon April 2 to discuss The Child at Worship led by Mrs. F. J. Armantrout with devotionals by Mrs. J. B. Moore and a Mothers Quiz by Mrs. F. A. Malcolm. Visitors welcome.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only known cure for catarrh a constitutional disease and claims it cures all stages. It offers 100 reward for any case it fails to cure and promotes testimonials with purchase from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also pitches Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
An advertisement touts TIZ as a cure for burning feet swelling sores and tired aching feet. It promises relief from bunions and shoe pressure, claiming feet become comfortable, never hurt, and shoes feel looser.
Pocahontas reports Barkey sought silver for a Rolfe court house raising funds. After two tough days he had 7 dollars cash and a promise of 11 more when anchored in town. Delirious, he sang a spoof of It’s a Long Way to the Court House, while the piece questions reliability of the account.
Mrs. Rimmer Hatch of Peru Indiana reports long battles with rheumatism and praises Chamberlains Liniment for immediate relief. The ad notes 26 cent and 50 cent bottles and promotes purchase from all dealers.
A light anecdote recalls a Sunday church service where the minister's sermon sparked swift reactions from older men near the pulpit. Little Anna, attending with her father and mother, asked her father who those men were amid the fervent Amen shouts.
Under the heading Good Advertising Brings Dollars the Dun dee Advertiser urges sharp ad copy. It warns a poor joke boomerangs back while a good joke diverts attention from prices and goods and stresses placing prices in ads. It also advises single article focus in small space and frequent ad changes to seem active.
State certificates of enrollment and soundness for stallions and jacks expired December 31 1914 and must be renewed between January 1 and April 1 1916. Early renewal speeds processing at the Department of Agriculture. Permanent certificates must be renewed yearly with a veterinarian affidavit of soundness.
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