05 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
A humorous fan magazine sketch follows Jim a local character known for quick wit and a variety of hobbies He sports shabby clothes and a bold personality in football golf and cycling The story chronicles his swing at bat in a town baseball game and his antics with local girls and a soup mishap in Mildred's set piece
Disjointed tale follows Jim as a local tough guy who wins Milly Brown’s affection amid rivals. He defeats Bob in a staged boxing scene, earns a college-language credential, and ascends to congress as the presidential boom mounts, with supporters plotting influence and “big stick” backing.
Bradgate visitors include Schoonovers with Emily and mother in Osage. Dayton and Mrs Dayton visit Conrad for Mrs Dayton’s recovery from surgery in Des Moines. Dr Shipley of Ottosen called Wednesday. Rev Bottom and Ed Dor travel to Des Moines for Mr Doe’s operation at Methodist Hospital. Mrs Doe visits Des Moines for days with husband. I J Godden and Lavelle vacationed with relatives at Exherville. Harley Lambert of Humboldt was in town Friday. Wrestling crowd attended Humboldt match. Brodale defeated Mikesh who was hurt and replaced by a woodman. Albert Hammerson visited Humboldt Thursday. Geo Curry returned from Flora, HL after two months. Guy Dayton and Soren Erickson looked at Lyons county land in Minnesota. L. B. Meech and Mrs Meech attended American Legion dance in Rolfe. Guy Dayton visited Rolfe Monday. Mrs Arthur Olsen hosted sixteen young ladies for Miss Rother Souiths shower and mock wedding. Nina Smith visited Rolfe. High school declamatory contest held. twelve contestants led by Marguerite Kiser, Esther Zeman, Alice Hamerson. LC Smith of Rolfe and Bert Wood of Rolfe visited town. Somerset Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Colle. Wayne Clow visited Mason City with wife and baby. E Patterson of Rolfe called. Farm Bureau of Avery Lowpahip met at Wonderland theatre. Sack Henderson elected president Archie Adams secretary.
Nash automobiles sold after last Saturday. Mr. Erickson has another carload in transit and sold. Steve Nelson visited Fort Dodge as a business caller. The county bought the gravel pit south of the track from Fred Bradburn and plans a witch and steam shovel. The pit up is being opened now. Fred and Nathan Bradburn conducted business at Humboldt Friday.
Republican candidate H M Havner outlines his Iowa gubernatorial platform advocating a businesslike administration with strict budget discipline, enforced laws, and hostility to radical groups. He supports labor rights within public duty, women’s suffrage, and a strong but nonmilitaristic national defense, urging preservation of Republican ideals.
The text suggests that better practice in economy trade days is needed while warning that a holy war in Russia could arise if conditions worsen. The fragment hints at concern over possible conflict and its impact on economic practices and stability.
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