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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
1
Second class matter at Rolfe Iowa post office under act of March 3 1879 appears in this 1910 notice. This item records standard mailing classification and filing details for the period.
A rambling sermon from Barney at Presbyterian Church discusses the social center for youth. It argues centers provide moral, mental, and physical inspiration, warns idleness breeds crime, and notes work and play balance as essential for young people.
The piece argues the boy should not be idle or forced to work and proposes a social center in Rolfe to provide outdoor play spaces. It urges funding for a park, playground, and amenities like ball grounds, tennis courts, a lake, and picnic areas to keep boys active and productive, criticizing overreliance on school and church as insufficient.
The speaker urges creation of a nondenominational social center with reading room and gymnasium to provide wholesome activities for boys. He argues for a public solution, supervision, and a spirit of shared effort beyond church walls, hoping Rolfe gains such facilities before next winter.
The Board of Trustees invites sealed bids by April 20 1915 for the Rolfe M E Parsonage and foundation. One third cash on acceptance, balance on delivery Sept 1 1915 with possible post Sept 1 1915 rent if used. Committee may reject all bids. A V Everett Committee.
A pharmacy advertisement urges using Jad Salts for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims kidneys may clog like bowels, causing backache and various symptoms, and recommends four ounces daily in water before breakfast for several days. The product is described as lemon juice and grape acid lithia-based, harmless and inexpensive.
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