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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
2
A collection of shopworn maxims on talk memory backstabbing virtue patience and bragging. It quips about a chaste young woman patience waiting for a rich relative and the public sympathy toward the underdog. It humorously contends all work and no play dulls Jack and all play makes him a mollycoddle.
Local notes report Billy Goin visiting Fort Dodge to see his grandmother Mrs. Goin, a land sale ad with A V Graeber, and the passing of Carl Sobkoewak’s wife at Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge. Dorothy Greene burned fingers from hydrochloric acid while tending to a spill. Mary B Wilson advertises a Saturday sale of household goods April 28. Knight of Pythias dance faced orchestra issues, with a phonograph attempt. Old Ben stove coal sale offered by J T Grant Rolfe. Robert Klein plans to move to Sun Burst for insurance and oil brokerage. Fire at Fred Smith home engine house destroyed. dame limited damage. Red Cross meets tomorrow at Legion hall. Bruce praises Rolfe as his hometown and invites readers to share thoughts.
Random interviews reveal diverse reasons for liking the town. Dr C W Siefkin praises honesty and industriousness, while Mrs W R Rogers commends the town’s overall goodness. Mayor P A McCray notes progressive spirit and booster energy. Miss Cora Lighter cherishes home and friendliness, and Ward Ferguson admires sociable yet outspoken residents.
The Beers elevator housed eleven cars in a week easing congestion yet farmers still toil daily on the land. A county Sunday school convention is planned for Laurens in June. Local crime prompts law enforcement criticism and community blame for lawlessness.
A terse mused reflection questions starting as an office boy and warns against marrying a spendthrift for reform. It notes people often know more than the boss and criticizes those who complain when they do not get what they deserve.
Sunday services listed with morning worship Bible School and youth groups. The pastor will preach second sermon on Evolution of Christianity next Sunday night detailing Israelite worship to Jehovah. Improved chorus and organ music praised. April church bulletin will include annual financial reports and additional copies are available from the pastor.
Users of cream separators appreciate the Primrose model with a one piece steel supply can that is seamless and easy to wash. It is anti splash and fillable without splashing milk over the top with reinforced bottom for protection if dropped. The drain design leads to a protected faucet inside the can and the faucet has two openings ensuring steady milk flow to the regulating cover. Primrose promises clean skimming light running and long life.
California moves to aerial sowing of wheat as farmers adopt flying machines for planting fields. The shift aims to speed seed coverage and boost early germination with high test gasoline as a noted aid in aviation groundwork.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Bible School at 11:45 a.m. Junior League at 3:00 p.m. Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. The article urges regular worship, cites David, and promotes the Epworth League sub district rally on the 26th with Rev. Joseph Share and Miss McCurry as speakers. An upcoming Sunday school program and a 6:30 luncheon are noted.
A promotional note invites buyers to seize the chance to own a property and save money, emphasizing dollars earned and available deals from National Smoke Houses.
A fragment suggests a casual tip about keeping a husband at home by staying with him, paired with a brief unrelated mention of kerosene and a stray word. The note reads as a dated, ironic domestic aside with no clear event or source attribution.
A magazine tone notes a social rule urging women to harmonize hair and dress. It claims the rule has led to many bobbed haircuts as a swift response to fashion mandates.
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