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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
6
A fairy tale recounts how the Fairy Queen helps weary trees against harsh winter. Fairies and Jack Frost dress the Great Trees in diamonds and frost, outperforming the evergreens that once mocked them. The Great Trees wait, sure the splendor will endure as winter lasts.
The piece explains that R S V P on invitations requires a prompt reply within a day or two. It notes many guests treat it as mere form, but hosts need accurate head counts for catering and seating. It contrasts R S V P with plain English requests and emphasizes timely responses.
The article traces Violet's lineage from Violante and Yolande through France, Spain, and England, linking the name to Viola and variations like Joletta. It notes cultural passages via archers, translators, and poets, including Mary Queen of Scots connections, Shakespeare, and the flower’s symbolism with modesty and healing.
A fragment from a 1910s recipe column presents methods for making light berry cakes and angel food desserts. It covers butter sugar cream mix, flour with baking powder, milk and orange rind, folding beaten egg whites, and baking guidance. It mentions cream butter, colorings, and rolling with a cloth for finishing.
A brief recounting of how John Montagu the Earl of Sandwich popularized a time saving meal. It notes his rule to avoid lengthy letters and his habit of gambling long hours, leading to the sandwich name and its use at social functions.
B M Roszel of Winchester Virginia named state historian and chairman of the Department Americanism Commission for the Virginia American Legion. He also serves as historian of his post. Born in Baltimore, educated at Johns Hopkins he held teaching and school leadership roles, including headmaster of Sewanee Grammar School and superintendent of Shenandoah Valley Academy. Roszel served eighteen months in the Army as a major and joined the Reserve Corps.
The American Legion and the bureau of commercial economics arrange free public exhibition of 1000 educational and travel films. A numbered catalogue will be provided to each post, with express charges only for shipment. no admission fee allowed. State departments handle catalogues and locating distributing centers.
Jacob Teinowitz adjutant and Americanism director of Walter L. Prague Post No. 161 of the American Legion in Chicago says he has changed his name to Jacob Legion Tenny to promote an American standard of nomenclature. Tenny, a lawyer and former Democratic candidate for municipal judge, enlisted with Chicago's first contingent and served overseas.
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau previews the annual festival to be held in August with invitations issued to county residents. A center-county picnic is planned with Junior Fair tied to the festival. Demonstrations by a bee specialist are scheduled at farms in Arthur Funk, T. M. Simonson, J B Allbee, and Ben Behrendsen locations in April.
The Farm Bureau committees announce April meetings across townships. Powhatan unit gathers Friday night April 14 at Center Schoolhouse. Plover unit meets Saturday April 16 at the same building. Marshall Township unit convenes Friday April 14 at Center Schoolhouse. Garfield Township unit holds Monday April 17 at the Garfield school.
Advertisement promotes the Des Moines Tribune with price at four dollars per year and offers free samples. Local rep H F Thomas is listed with phone numbers 146 and 1230. The ad makes a humorous comparison about needs with a balance wheel.
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