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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1915
Page
3
A feature on odd horticultural feats and unusual life practices. It describes growing potatoes on potato roots while tomatoes sprout on the foliage, cites a square ivy-infilled brick, and notes gooseberries fed to swell in water. It also mentions Irkutsk vapor baths and local bathing customs.
A London Chronicle note recalls Admiral Sir Montague Browning as commander of a battleship facing a “hard bargain” for a leave violation. When asked for defense, the defaulter quoted Shakespeare, and Browning ordered ninety days detention without fine.
In a witty exchange Jack proclaims his misjudged calling after bragging he fixed a blown fuse at Jane's last night. Bill challenges him, calling out that he is not an electrician, just an odd job fixer.
Reports from Republican sources say Colonel William Boyce Thompson may be named to a Harding cabinet post. Thompson, a Montana native and Columbia School of Mines alumnus, built a copper fortune, served in the Spanish-American War, and led Red Cross work in Russia. He financially aided the Red Cross and promoted hometown papers for troops.
A rapid round of visits and social calls weaves through Bradgate Rolfe Ottosen Humboldt Bode and Rutland as residents meet friends and conduct business. Notables include Miss Clara Motovic visiting Mrs. Clester Pederson, Lyman Beers in town, and Rex McCreary handling Rolfe and Humboldt matters. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Murray on Friday January 28. Canadian railway fares dropped ten percent starting January 1, 1921.
Reports of community visits fill the notes with Elmer Albaugh and Mrs Silkebakken visiting from Des Moines and Bradgate relatives. Revival services led by Miss Frieda Schmuckle begin Feb 6 at 8 00 p m and 7 30 p m with social engagements urged to pause for attendance.
Residents report travel and visitors including Chet Cole returning from Sioux City and John Elbert from Ware stopping by. Zeigler Bros hardware store changed hands to a buyer from Eagle Grove. Neighbors like Martin Silkebakken and Floyd Taylor were callers. families such as the Merry and Peden households hosted guests. A quip on husbands and pipes closes the item.
Mrs Muriel MacSwiney widow of the Cork mayor who died on hunger strike arrives in America to testify before the unofficial American committee of 100 on Ireland’s freedom. She is 23 and appears in a studio portrait without a hat.
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