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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
10
An early holiday grocery ad announces seasonal preparations and promotional cuts for Christmas shopping. It emphasizes fast availability and savings on common festive items. The notice invites customers to shop now before supplies run out.
Miss Anna DeWolf rebounds in Albuquerque and plans to return to work as her health improves. Cummins township farmers, Will Pirie and Elmer Albaugh, visit Rolfe to inspect fence posts. Dr. Beam buys a Hupmobile. Otis Cook moves to town. Rail service cuts reduce Northwestern trains to save fuel. Eikenberry & Taylor showcase toys. White's Jewelry Store sells flashlights. Local residents relocate, travel, and attend visits in Stuart, Aberdeen, and Orange City. Alpine Yodlers to perform. Tyrolean act touted as high class.
Rolfe notices report on visits illnesses and recoveries, including Miss Elva Lemon recovering from surgery in Cedar Rapids and Fred Witt’s trip to southern Minnesota for farm matters. Updates cover Morris Webb’s improving health, James Bruce’s outdoor treatment in Fort Dodge, and Mrs. Nielsen’s gradual recovery after surgery.
Indefinite postponement of the Pythian Sisters gathering set for December 17 due to fuel shortages. Community notes report visitors from Des Moines and Cedar Falls, illness updates, travels, local club sessions, and social happenings around Windy Center and nearby towns.
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