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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
4
Following the recent enactment, a campaign targets glare from car lights. The law bans headlights shining more than 42 inches high at 75 feet ahead and devices over 32 candle power. Turning spotlights to the left center of the road when meeting a car is prohibited. diffused lighting is required.
A grain shocking attachment for binders tested at Iowa State College proved successful. Invented by George Tones of Philadelphia, the device gathers and stacks twelve to fourteen bundles into a solid shock with a lengthwise space for a man to crawl through without toppling the bundles.
A long roster of Petit Jurors for the August Term in Pocahontas County is listed, including J. T. Grant and many others across Rolfe Laurens Plover and nearby towns. The piece also laments ongoing wars, foreseeing more conflicts and population losses, urging preparedness and avoiding complacency, followed by church notes and an advertisement for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea.
Mrs A M Climpson and children left Monday for Wel come Minn to visit daughter Nis M Johansen. Mr and Mrs Squire Heathman Jr returned from the west. John P McEwen of Sioux City visited parents A McEwen. Christine Stanzel left for Kimberly Idaho for granddaughter wedding. J J Calhoon sold residence to E J Hughes. Baseball game Pocahontas beat local team 8 to 2. Arnold family celebrated thirty fourth anniversary. Lost Man s suit coat brown between West Bend and Plover.
The church announces Sunday schedule with Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service 8:00 p.m. Weekday prayer Thursday 8:00 p.m. Fourth Quarterly Conference Monday 8:00 p.m. Evangelist Frank Mathis arrives September 6 for meetings. Community urged to attend and invite others.
The article notes the Sum olay church attendance could exceed 100 if all members were present. The Ladies Aid Society elected President Mrs T P Comer Vice President Mrs J H Bucher Secretary Mrs H H Grove and Treasurer Mrs T E Mevé for the coming year. Their next meeting on Thursday Aug 26 will feature Mes I a BE Meredith J W Phillips and Thompson as entertainment.
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