29 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
1
In the District Court of the State of Town Pocahontas County the estate of Agnes Smothers deceased appoints and qualified as administrator. Creditors must pay and claimants present claims as required by law. Dated August 2, 1918.
A reflective column urges distinguishing Germans from Huns, noting many German Americans support Liberty Bonds and charities while condemning militarism. The piece defends fair treatment, cautions against broad accusations, and recalls wartime politics, land fever, and public figures amid questions of preparedness and patriotism.
In this Rolfe column a reader advocates a wartime thrift plan to curb credit, urging a townwide Pay-Up Week to settle all debts. The piece argues cash spending supports national effort, minimizes debt, and could inspire broader measures like state or national Pay-Up Weeks to weaken the Kaiser.
Elmer Taylor reports a lengthy journey with 675 fellow travelers on the same train. He notes the trip was long but enjoyable and says they arrived tired but well, sharing memories of the travel.
Miss Rene Glass, UW graduate, prepared for overseas Y M C A work as the first educational secretary. Her quotes reveal rugged qualifications, including mountain trails and long canoe trips, with a pledge to help France and make history even washing dishes.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors met August 22 1918 with all members present. The final report on the completion of the contract by Chas R Lewis for Drainage District No New 21 was approved and the auditor instructed to settle with the contractor. What Cheer Clay Products completed their contract supplying material for drainage work.
The record lists numerous workers and charges for road construction work. Names include E L Coffman T B Stover Morton M Weaver D L Alberts and John Donnelly among others with tasks such as hauling gravel grading and dragging. Road and bridge fund items show labor allocations and project estimates including Edward Peterson Company road estimate and J A Kughn & Son road estimate.
A woman distributes information about an important sale conducted by M. Webb of Rolfe. The notice outlines sale details and the person responsible for handling the transaction.
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