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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
9
A fragmentary dialogue shows a young man resisting night work, a boss insistence, and a casual chat about reading and Italy. A new father of twins lands a job amid playful, clipped exchanges on aging, discipline, and everyday life.
A collage of witty sayings and brief sketches in a homey tone. Lines range from flirtatious quips about fashion to kitchen jokes and social observations. Characters include Blond Bess, a husband and wife duo, a college son, and snippets about cooking and civility.
Floyd C. Gilman born September 18 1891 in Guthrie County Iowa died December 6 1923 in Mercy Hospital Fort Dodge at age 32. He moved from Iowa to Minnesota and back to Pocahontas and Plover Iowa where he lived before his death. He leaves three brothers Orren K of Saskatchewan Canada Charles E and George N of Plover and sister Mrs C E Cope Blooming Prairie Minnesota. Funeral services were held at Fort Dodge Iowa conducted by Rev Ward.
The item notes a graveside arrangement at Menlo cemetery in Iowa for a relative from Plover and includes a wry remark about money and taxes. The quip implies locals joke about tax assessors and heaven's riches.
The Pocahontas County Iowa sheriff issues a special execution sale notice to Webster County National Bank against J F Wittman and Margery Wittman. The real estate described in Section 14 Township 93 Range 31 will be offered at public auction December 24 1928 at the Pocahontas courthouse to satisfy a debt of 11565 83 dollars plus fees and costs.
A brief note highlights boxed stationery sold in gift boxes priced at 50 cents. The item emphasizes practicality and special value, suitable for readers seeking affordable gift options.
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