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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
4
A woodland fable recounts Mr Possum’s fall into Mrs Rabbit’s whitewash after a warning from Mr Owl. The incident sparks suspicion from Mrs Possum’s family while preparations for a hard winter unfold with preserve making and pantry peeks.
A worker recounts a seven week period treating his boss well to secure a wage raise, only to face rising costs as cattle feed and meat prices climb. He questions the logic of raising wages when supply costs drive prices higher and profits depend on cattle being killed to cut costs.
The article traces Hetty as a diminutive of Hester with roots from Atossa and Esther, showing linguistic evolution from Persian Stella to Esthera, Hestera, and finally Hetty in America. It notes Hetty’s talisman turquoise, its promises of steadfast friends and love, plus a belief in luck tied to the new moon, a Saturday, and the number five.
A national census of disabled World War I veterans shows one third of hospital bound ex-service men across 32 states are members of the American Legion. Legion director Gerald Murphy notes the group aids sick and wounded veterans regardless of membership and pushes national and state legislation and Americanism work.
The American Legion national headquarters warns of planned pro German meetings in Milwaukee Omaha Philadelphia Cincinnati Louisville Chicago Cleveland and New York to protest alleged German troops in France. Officials seek DOJ action to bar events with sponsors Dr Edmund von Mach and George Sylvester Vierick among those involved.
Former secretary of the navy Josephus Daniels writes a message of greeting and appreciation to American Legion members and veterans of the army and navy. He reflects on his World War era leadership and the sacred privilege of serving alongside those who defended the nation.
Thursday and Friday nights in April 2021 will feature a rural drama in four acts called The Old Bucket. Fourteen characters star as local youth work hard to ensure a splendid production with seats limited by admission of twenty five and thirty five cents. Girls in domestic science craft dresses while the manual training class builds oak library tables for the event.
A kid friendly verse set features Eyes o Brown Sunny Hair and Dickey Winkum Wee perched on a caregiver's knee. The poem invites bedtime rituals and dream imagery as children drift to sleep with prayers and good night tales. The narrator protects the children and settles them into Sleepytown.
Recipe notes describe Meadow Inn Cookies with shortening sugar molasses vinegar soda sour milk coffee egg and spices then baked with a marshmallow glaze. Also includes a stews method using rabbit or fowl with onions lima beans tomatoes corn and potatoes served from a casserole.
Local residents report Geo Roush hosting Rolfe callers while Miss Wilma Mueller returns from Cedar Falls State Teachers College for a brief vacation. A serious accident injures Mr Stoufe while operating a spader. a broken leg and bruises are noted. The American Legion Woman's Auxiliary schedules a basket social on April 21 at Lodge hall. Dorothy Shaw visits with Mr and Mrs G S Shaw. J W Phillips remains seriously ill in Rochester. Rolfe and Dodge City residents include Mrs Geo Arnold visiting.
Notice to Plover Yeomen announces there will be a meeting of the order next Tuesday evening April 18 at eight o'clock. All members are expected to be present due to important business to come before the lodge. I. M. McKirk, Foreman.
The fourth monthly Powhatan Township Farm Bureau gathering is planned for Saturday evening April 15 at the Plover schoolhouse. The program includes community singing, a ten minute reading, a violin solo, a debate on funding Ames Agricultural College, and a judges' decision.
The Des Moines Tribune advertises a reduced yearly price and invites readers to request free samples. It directs readers to contact local representative FP Thomas, listing phone numbers 146 and 1230, for assistance.
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