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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
5
Bizarre dispatches claim battles erupt near Luxembourg and Denmark with strange details about soldiers, ladies, and a Baltic cheese topped mast. The report lampoons rumors of peace talks, prophecies, and odd incidents as American tourists and sailors become part of the farcical front.
A town column urges Rolfe to support the Charlton Bowen poultry plant, noting its wide local impact, payroll, and tax contributions. It calls for prompt water mains extension or bonds to improve fire protection, arguing delaying action harms the town’s economy and duty to the established enterprise.
The Ford company unveils a space week offer claiming significant price cuts for next year and a profit sharing plan. They project selling 300000 cars this year with factory pricing at about $400, emphasizing service and economy.
P J Shaw secretary of the County Mutual visited Rolfe to arrange advertising blotters. The mutuals growth shows confidence in farmer owned insurance. Risks in force reach 4 300 000. policies issued Jan 1 to Jul 1 total 368. insurance written in the period 752 528. The organization is well run and expanding offering cheap insurance to farmers.
Fred Wiegert of Bellville township died July 27 at nearly 88. Born in Germany he settled in Bellville in 1870 and later moved to Manson for retirement. He leaves two sons Fred and Herman.
Henry Christianson and A W Smith traveled with Mrs Christianson J F Spangler and Dr BE AL Hollis to Des Moines for specialist consults on appendicitis. Christianson underwent a mild operation at Mercy hospital and is recovering well. Smith faced a severe case with gangrenous appendix and peritonitis but survived surgery and is hoped to improve as he fights for life.
A fragment reports Mr and Mrs F J Tishenbanner and family traveling to Gilmore City after an Arnold's Park display. A breakdown in health halted further effort but the success of the venture allowed them to dispose of their interests advantageously, providing a boost to their work.
The Photoplay plans a Coffin Day on July 31 featuring only Edwin Ray Coffin produced photo plays. Manager Poo will present Fathers Flirtation with John Bunny and Flora Finch, plus McBrides Bride in an all comedy bill. The event aims to praise Coffin and his work, with similar stunts considered by Scenic Theatre in Rolfe who islocal.
The Terrys presented Uncle Tom's Cabin to a packed tent in Rolfe on Tuesday evening. Frank Bowen impressed with violin solos while also starring as Marks. A real performance followed, with a large turnout and eighty two cars outside.
Regular services at the Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday morning at the usual hour will feature Rev. John A. Kettle preaching on The War in Europe What It Is and What It Means. Sunday school follows the morning service and all members are urged to attend.
King, 21, brakeman on freight train No. 28 Simmons, fell from a top refrigerator car when a trap door opened and he landed between cars near the Mather elevator. His left arm was severed below the elbow. Dr. Obergeim amputated the limb. He showed calm in his ordeal and will live missing his left arm, though he is left-handed.
A Friday night break in at J. A. Peterson, H. Southworth, and M. Hakes stores used a jimmy to pry back windows. Cash registers lifted. no goods taken. Losses range from six to sixteen dollars at Peterson and only a few cents at the others. six similar break ins in recent months urged action by authorities.
A chestnut tree on the Webb residence lot once owned by Joe Thomas bears numerous unopened burrs. Planted thirteen years ago by W. H. Wilcox of Curlew, the tree has drawn local curiosity for its unusual burrs and west of the Mississippi river pedigree.
Mrs M H Cobbs age 72 died at Marathon Monday after a ten day illness caused by blood poisoning from a fall. She was born February 10, 1881 in Pocahontas Iowa, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Hubel. She married M H Dobbs of Plover in 1897 and had seven children. Funeral was held at Marathon with Rev Seward delivering the sermon, body moved to Rolfe for burial in Clinton cemetery.
The Rolfe baseball squad traveled to Pond and defeated Fonda in a hard fought game, overcoming early errors to break a 1 1 tie in the eighth inning. Key hits by Lighter, A Shimon and PF Wiewel powered Rolfe’s late rally as they moved ahead and held on for the victory.
The K P srove to recover on Monday afternoon but Taylor s Colts held firm sending in two runs late after an earlier 0 0 tie. White and Taylor pitched well until an error allowed two runs and Coffin pitched three innings in relief.
General showers occurred Thursday and night with uneven distribution. Southern counties received the least rain. corn, potatoes and pastures need rain statewide. Corn damage in the south is noted, but overall crop condition is 97 percent of July 1 estimates. Threshing proceeds. water shortages affect stock and threshing. preliminary yields: winter wheat 23 bushels, spring wheat 16, oats 34.4, barley 27, rye 19 per acre. final estimates may total about 175,006,000 bushels of wheat.
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