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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
4
The article explains cataracts form inside the eye and are not treated by removing the eyeball. It states surgery can restore vision in about eighty percent of cases, with early medical treatment sometimes delaying progression and preventing blindness in many others. It notes most cases occur after age sixty and highlights successful outcomes for an eighty eight year old patient.
In adjourned session as a board of review present Mayor Moon and councilmen Bowen Bressing Brinkman Carroll. April 15 minutes read approved. Absence of assessor caused adjournment until April 28 1920 at 7 30 p.m. Motion by Carroll seconded by Blessing Byron G Boos Clerk.
Minutes show Mayor Moon and councilmen present. W R Rogers named cemetery committee member from Clinton township, option accepted on Rolfe Light & Power Co street lights and water works motor, and meeting adjourned to April 28, 1920. Byron G Boas, Clerk.
Cemetery committee reports receipts and balances as of April 1 1919 totaling 8517 58 with details from Town of Rolfe Garfield township and sale of lots and care of plots plus interest and a loan payoff seeks a first class first mortgage real estate loan under 2500 dollars signed W C Kennedy W R Rogers and J C G Olerich.
Fort Dodge locals report Mrs. Lawrence Meech visiting from Fort Dodge and Mrs. William Boyle arriving from St Louis to see relatives. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Katherine LeRoy at Ward Ferguson home featured pink and white decor and many gifts. Northwestern wreck train aiding cars on the line. Eddie Otto with bridge crew. Health notes: Chris Nelson seeks Mayo consultation in Rochester. A new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. George Landing on April 21. A. Barry visits from Sutherland. Mrs. Barry recovering from illness with daughter Mrs. Harvis F. Thomas. Mrs. George D. Tracy and Stanley Barry visit. extended family arrivals. Royal Arch Masons aid rebuilding in Jerusalem, caravan food provender praised. DeM high school moves class play up a day for American Legion event.
Ernest Merry was found dead at the old homestead southeast of town from a self-inflicted 38 caliber revolver shot. Family believes it accidental due to no witnesses. He had been living with his brother Frank and completed chores before his death.
Miss Grace Larson wed Mr. Cavanaugh at the Congregational parsonage in Fort Dodge at 6:00 PM with Rev. Minty officiating. She is the daughter of L W Larson of Rolfe, educated in Rolfe and Des Moines, and employed as stenographer. The groom hails from a Humboldt family. couple to reside in Humboldt after June 1.
J. T. Grant attended the American Lumber Congress in Chicago last week seeking advance word on lumber and coal market conditions. The event featured talks on Issues Before Congress by Fess of Ohio Woodworth Clum on United Americans and Harry F. Atwood on Our Constitution the antidote for Bolshevism.
You should be prepared for the home sewing idea sweeping the country. Women everywhere use wartime sewing skills and, like their mothers, are making outfits at home.
Advertisement listing fifty fabric pieces in white tinted and dark grounds with georgette patterns. Prices show yardage from one dollar, unclear upper limit, inviting buyers to choose from a range of shades and widths 36 to 40 inches.
Advertisement for 40 inch plain voiles offered at 2.00 per yard. Describes wide color range, fine quality and current market value. Sold by the yard.
A large stock of Zepher Gingham in plain striped and fancy plaids from top makers offered at 85 cents per yard in cities today. Our price applies while supplies last.
A fresh line of georgette waists arrives in dandy styles priced from 7 50 to 13 50. Specials for Friday and Saturday include Hawaiian Pineapple three cans, Van Camp's beans No 2 size three cans. We pay per dozen for eggs in trade. one cent less for cash.
The compilation quotes advocates on costs, efficiency, and constitutional rights, noting 40,000 clerks in Washington face July layoffs, and urging early coal purchases. It references Embargoes, lake storage exhaustion, and railroads strained to recover losses, urging readers to subscribe for updates.
Cattle and hog shipments head to Chicago and Fort Dodge with multiple carriers and accompanists. Local trips include John Klein to Fort Dodge and Henry Fitzgerald recovering at home. Community events feature church dinners, Willing Workers hosting, and an Eastern Star inspection. A new Overland car purchase follows a Toledo trip, and local civic notes cover coal shortages and spring bill urgency.
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