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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
A church room displayed a six inch high sign demanding 270 000 for Morning side by June Next. The speaker said no appeal was made at services but outlined college needs. A resident complained of town growth hurting his power and warned against sidewalks and street maintenance.
Rev. J. C. Redding, conducting revival services at Rolfe, preached a forceful sermon on Luke 5:18 about the healing of the palsied man. A party from Rolfe including Rev. A. Z. McGogney and Rev. C. S. Burnette attended with a choir of about a dozen youths and Miss Winnifred Hunnel presiding.
The home of Mrs. J. B. Sheldon hosted a lively afternoon for her girls class last Saturday. Except for one member, the entire class attended and enjoyed games and amusements followed by a pleasing luncheon ending about six. Ruth Smith of Rolfe, a former member, attended by invitation.
A town businessman reflects on thirty years of anti growth efforts and entrepreneurial obstruction. He claims to have opposed public improvement, driven businesses away, and harmed community recreation to halt development. He admits theft would have occurred if he had courage.
During the siege at Sebastopol Captain Samoiloff forced a fearful young soldier to stand fast under French fire. He endured being shot through the arm and a bayonet tip while drilling the man. The French stopped firing, astonished by their risk taking.
A Universalist Leader reflects that minor factors shape outcomes more than dramatic events. Microbes, pests, and sanitation threats kill or harm more than storms, earthquakes, or battles. Proper ventilation and drainage are crucial to public health and safety.
Rolfe residents shop for Christmas as McIntire’s cedar chests and local stores promote holiday supplies. A Des Moines trip to Billy Sunday draws a diverse group. club activities, power equipment moves, and horse buying plans are noted. Updike elevator cleanup continues after a snow disruption. farmers haul grain and the Updikes buy and load grain. Mixed nuts and Christmas tree orders at the Variety Store are advertised.
Notice of dissolution by mutual consent for the firm Jones & Johnson based in Rolfe Iowa All accounts owed should be paid at once to facilitate settlement of the business Dated Rolfe Iowa November 21 1914 C Johnson W R Jones ARROW ADZ BRING BIZ
A man recounts stopping a newspaper after serving seven years and helping the editor but feeling insulted when consulted no more. He declares he will not be insulted and notes the editor’s cleverness led to a decisive action that ended the paper.
Thousands suffer neuralgia and seek relief. Sloan's Liniment should be applied to the surface over the painful area without rubbing. It penetrates quickly to the nerve, easing inflammation. a 25 cent bottle is sold by druggists with money back if not satisfied.
The ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Hair Remedy promising to restore natural color, stop dandruff and itching, and reduce hair loss. It claims old home recipe efficacy, requires dampening a strand and applying daily, with results visible after a few applications.
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