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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
2
The Arrow endorses Ross Wilson as a capable pressman and handy printer who can excel in composing and office tasks. He can be reached through The Arrow. editors urge support for him as work prospects in the trade improve. The editorial also wishes readers a Happy New Year and encourages community service and optimism for 1923.
The author argues American gun ownership leads to higher murder risk and urges trying England style disarmament measures. It suggests that criminals may avoid severe penalties by not carrying guns and proposes adopting similar restrictions to reduce crime.
The Pension Bureau grants Mrs. Emma Castle of Britt a Civil War widow’s pension of $50 per month and Civil War veteran pensions of $72 monthly. The proposed law passes both houses and goes to the President for approval before Christmas.
A reflective piece notes missed recognition by adults toward children and women, the lure of personal pleasure versus church giving, and the failure of some to seize opportunity. It critiques boastful attitudes, social indifference, and reckless driving, urging mindful civic and moral behavior.
The writer recalls scenes of motorists and their impact on the public, musing on reversals of fortune and the moral standing of drivers. The passage questions lawfulness and behavior, hinting at broader social attitudes toward motorists and what people have witnessed in various places and times.
The article urges citizens to plan for a progressive year and proposes a public meeting to generate ideas for community betterment. It notes that collective effort, not one person, drives progress and hints at missed deliveries and ongoing local obligations as context. May the New Year bring prosperity and timely magazine subscriptions.
Des Moines area readers receive same morning edition from The Register the only central Iowa paper that reaches royval route subscribers in time. Harriss F Thomas manages new and renewal subscriptions for Rolfe and nearby areas. Phones 146 and 1230.
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