Todges Josh Amateur Astronomer and New Car Owner Exchange
Josh Todges discusses solar distance noting the sun lies over 93 million miles away. The New Car Owner asks whether detours affect travel distance.
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
7
Reason Enough Judge Strikes Telegraph Operator
The defendant testifies he handed a telegram to the operator for his girl and the operator began reading it, prompting the judge to strike him. The exchange highlights a contested moment in the courtroom as the telegram incident is discussed.
Quip Duel At Camp Turns On Liberty And Poetry
A humorous exchange at a training camp features Meek Mel and Boss debating liberty with a Patrick Henry line. A riff on witnessing, spelling a word, and a joke about a watch stopping when it hits the floor ends the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Henry
Purdy's Philos Delivers a Dire Double Course of Thought
The remark suggests a sharp, paradoxical view: a single pin can steer a path that diverges, pointing one way while moving another. It conveys a playful paradox in Purdy's style.
Blond Bess Argues Asserts Knowledge Stirs Worry
A brief exchange frames Blond Bess warning that even a mighty oak began as a nut and a Study Man retorts that little knowledge is dangerous. The dialogue hints at rising tensions and misgivings about preparedness and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blond Bess
Phlipp
Forgers Baffled by Unusual Signatures in Bank Checks
In a public exchange Pomp asserts no living man can forge his name to a check and cash it, while Wyman counters that an unusual signature is required. Pomp notes the bank has no money to cover the forged checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Princess Theatre Fort Dodge Announces New Stock Company
Fort Dodge Iowa welcomes the Princess Theatre opening on Sunday August 31 with its own stock company The Princess Players led by George W Gillman and Harry F Vickery The ensemble includes Miss Marilyn Fink Roscoe Patch Jimmie Williams and Ralph W Chambers with Madelyn Goddard as leading lady The plan aims for a long season of dramatic and musical entertainment with occasional out of town engagements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gillman
Princess Theatre
Fort Dodge
Princess Players
Gillman
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Utica
Syracuse
New York
Atention
Harry F. Vickery
The
Maralyn Fink
Roscoe Patch
Jimmie Williams
Villian
Oliver Players announce new stock company and schedule
Walter Esmond joins from Montana as juvenile lead with L C Husett and Virginia Stewart among seasoned players. Phyllis Smiley handles ingenue roles while Robert Thompson paints sets. One Bill a Week policy with Sunday matinees 3 PM and evening shows at 8 15 PM, tickets 25 50 75 cents. Opening show is Six Cylinder Love by William Anthony McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Players
Walter Esmond
Butte
Montana
L. C. Husett
Virginia Stewart
Dayton
Detroit
New Orleans
Sioux Falls
Atlanta
Phyllis Smiley
Robert Thompson
William Anthony McGuire
Reduced excursion fares to Des Moines fair by rail
Chicago and North Western Railway announces excursion fares for Des Moines Iowa State Fair from Aug 19 to 29 1924. Round trip based on fare and one third with minimum $1.00. Children receive half fare. Final return limit Aug 30 1924. Tickets and full information available from ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chicago & North Western Railway
Iowa
Chicago and North Western Railway
Notice to Speeders in Rolfe Street Rules
City warns drivers to slow down to observe Rolfe speed limits and traffic laws. Mayor P A McCray announces enforcement will be strict from publication date to ensure safety and rule respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
P. A. McCray
Knowledge and age temper virtue beyond law
A reflective quote notes that boasting wisdom gains little, and when law cannot mold virtue, aging life enforces virtue by its quiet authority. The saying suggests humility and self-discipline through time rather than external mandate.
Growing Ambition Amid Gentle Worries
A reflective note on human happiness found in concern and pointed remarks failing to pierce etiquette. The text extols growth as the highest noble pursuit and suggests personal progress as ultimate ambition.
Farming Is Half Work and Half Weather
A reflective line on farming balancing labor and climate challenges. The text contrasts effort with seasonal conditions and cites a quirky remark about a boy and a hair brush as a notable aside.
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Jawn
Hai HA
Ani
Todges
Josh
Meek Mel
Jeweler
Cash Meat Market
Mikes & Koube, Props
Purdy’s
Philos
Fort Dodge, Iowa
the State Savings Bank
W. S. McEwen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
D. D. McEwen
Rolfe, Iowa
J. B. Kent
Lux
ABC
M. R. Fisher
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