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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
2
A humor piece questions whether the historical clock shift was announced to the morning rooster Chanticleer, suggesting he should rise earlier to adjust to the time change. The lighthearted note nods to local habits and daily routines.
An old ad promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Honey & Co products from Toledo. A political rant questions Father Time and a schedule change, urging support for the administration or criticism to be avoided. The piece mixes patent remedy and partisan que страcles about a strike and policy moves.
Byron Boos served as clerk and led the oaths for Henry O Kober as mayor, with C Mop as waterworks manager and commissioner. W R Rogers and St Carroll were named to council posts, while retiring mayor W A Keil and councilmen Hollis and Keira received thanks. Committees chosen. city aims to stretch funds, likely prioritizing street work.
The Norwegian Lutheran Church lists a communion service and English preaching at 11:00 a.m. an offering for missions to China and Madagascar. Young People Bible Class meets at 7:30 p.m. Evening Norwegian preaching at 8:30? o'clock. Parochial school on Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at I. Thomson's home.
The article reflects shifting views on taxation as direct taxes grow from rare to common. It notes how incomes above thresholds fund government while arguing against arbitrary exemptions. It frames the tax as a civic duty and a test of fairness in shared government costs.
War era program highlights Ruth Wilwyn lectures and Miss Grace Johnson reading. Hon. Wm. G. McAdoo address. Red Cross papers by Hloise Lemon and Bessie Patterson. Honor Roll honors list officers and soldiers. Junior Red Cross fund tops $100. school nurses report findings. road grading bids announced. senior class play tomorrow. corn seed and senior notes.
Public notice announces a special election in the Independent School District of Rolfe Pocahontas Iowa on April 29 1918 from 1 to 6 pm at F A Malcolms office to decide a $10000 bond for completing the new school building door and equipment. The notice is by order of the Board of Directors signed S H Brinkman secretary dated March 23 1918 Rolfe Iowa.
In a tense game, Fay secures a late lead as Ig Se challenges strong defense. The match hinges on a decisive final period with both teams exchanging momentum and key plays by standout players.
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