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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
6
Rolfe community pages recount wartime updates, local visits, and agricultural notes. Mentions soldiers in training, bond reminders, fair prospects, and family travel from Rolfe and Pocahontas counties with scattered Des Moines and Fort Monroe connections.
A 1918 proclamation sets August 24 as the registration day for all men aged 21 in Pocahontas County. Registrants must report at the Local Board in Pocahontas between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Those unable to register due to illness or absence should contact the nearest Local Board for instructions.
Pocahontas County farmer urged to sow winter wheat to ease harvest labor and aid the war effort. County Agent Otto B. Dunbier emphasized a small 1200 acre quota and urged planting despite shortages. For seed info call Pocahontas County Agent at phone 105.
Autger Bros annual grand show returns to town with a play band and orchestra under a tented pavilion. This year Ad dison Bulger presents a western comedy In Arizona a romance of the western range. Show date Monday with free band concerts in afternoon and evening rain or shine crowds praised the event.
Olsen traveled to Alta last Friday to visit his brother who is recovering from an injury. The report notes a personal trip amid local community chatter.
Frank Johnson and niece visited Pocahontas on Thursday while Chas Rasmussen shows a new Studebaker Four and John Jacobson owns a Studebaker Six. Joe Perry shipped two hog cars to Chicago Saturday. Geo Allen and wife visited Pocahontas on Thursday as did Minnie Hart and son Harold from Humboldt. Various residents visited Ed Beacon, Grandma Groves, and Mrs. Ed Beacon. Cummins township Red Crows met at Mrs John Ralle's with a subsequent meeting planned at R F Flynn home.
In the District Court of Towa Pi 1 County, Nyla for allowance and pay, the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Agnes. Persons having claims or interests must present them in the proper manner. Appointment dated the second day of August.
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