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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
2
High bred Percheron mares, bay color, weight about 3300 pounds, offered for sale. Inquire of J C Buchanan in Havelock Iowa for details and price.
Two upcoming educational events draw attention in Pocahontas County. On December 11 in Laurens, the County Declamatory Contest features standout students like George Seifert Laura Everett and Elva Lemon from Rolfe. On December 18, Spelling Contest follows the Farmers Institute with a noted improvement in pupil spelling and effort. A Toy sale at McIntire’s accompanies notices.
In McIntire's the Junior Kitcheneed contest wrapped up with votes tallied by judges Mesdames Bert Wood and F. D. Woodruff and Mr. Billy Taylor. Vera Smith led with 9830 points while Carrie Hangen, Holna Moore, Lucile Green, and Lila Wilcox followed with 6500, 5040, 4690, and 1590 points respectively.
A man on a crowded street fires a shot and rushes to Webb's Drug Store. He investigates rumors of a large toy and Christmas present sale claiming Webb offers the finest, biggest selection in town.
Monday to Friday social visits and travel blues fill this week in Powhatan township and nearby towns. Residents like O J Cruickshank Chas Stoufe and the De Wolfs travel for business and relatives while schools hold spelling contests and a consolidation meeting draws residents from Plover and surrounding districts.
The Laurens Sun Pocahontas Democrat and Gilmore City Globe announce a price rise for their papers starting January 1. Payments at old rates accepted until then. Subscribe now to avoid higher costs. A separate health ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for coughs and colds. 25c at druggists.
Dr Staggs the Estherville eye specialist will be in Rolfe at Dr E W Wilson's office on Monday December 14 from 9 00 A M to 12 30 P M to examine eyes for glasses.
Gilmore City notes a social visit from Ft. Dodge residents Mr. and Mrs. Breckwald and the marriage of Mrs. Ellen Willard to Jerome White in Ft. Dodge. Local updates mention hospital care for Mrs. I 10 Welble and guests Rupert Jordan visiting the McBrides, plus land purchase by Anton Peterson and business changes as G H Scully buys F A Sennett stock. Also shareholder notice for Wier National Bank election set for January 12 1915 at Rolfe Iowa with LEMON cashier.
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