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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
3
A Wind and Rain quarrel escalates as Rain floods fields and trees while Wind booms, but Wind seeks help from Mr Sunman. Sunman rises with Wind, dissipates clouds and floods, and restores calm. The Wind then awakens Sunman each morning, its heavy breath heard over hills.
A short discourse on common errors with auxiliary have and past participles. Illustrates correct forms like should have gone and have seen nothing like this, urging care in word choice to avoid haste in speech or writing.
The piece traces early breech-loading firearms from Henry VII’s matchlock to Henry IV’s French design, noting slow adoption until the Civil War where breech-loaders ultimately prevailed. A rhymed letter from the Huston Transcript reflects on sea breezes, hotels, meals, and returning salaries.
Practical guidelines on wedding gifts and timing. Discusses sending gifts to the bride, naming preferences, and how to address presents. Covers whether to attend without a gift, and customary gifts from bridegroom to bride versus other traditions. Notes cultural variations and sensitivities.
The article notes critiques of state capitol appointments and calls for purge of officeholders, plus a Danville fatal crash where three died when their car was struck by a train. It also covers Judge Taylor’s life sentence for a murder, bank robberies in Hamburg, a legal ruling on mistaken arrests, and local crime and industry notes from Iowa towns.
A large crowd attended the school auditorium Christmas program last Friday evening. Local residents and visitors share holiday visits with families in Laurens and nearby towns.
The Des Moines Register promotes its expanded news coverage across politics business international affairs science and current events. It claims to be the only morning paper in Des Moines offering same day printing and urges readers to subscribe at five dollars per year with a local agent contact.
The article lauds a railway river bridge noted for a 265 foot span that rises and falls by electric power. One end remains stationary while the other moves, taking 1 inches to open or close and handling a double track. The structure weighs about 8500 tons and cost upward of 500000 dollars.
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