08 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
A civic essay argues for aggressive sewerage and sanitation reforms. It stresses enforced plumbing standards, proper sewer connections, and incineration of typhoid bacteria sources. It urges equal street upkeep across districts to curb disease and promote healthy urban growth.
A satirical column describes tramps hoteling at the Hotel de Two-By-Four and a winter train bumpers ride from Laurens. It mocks hardship while suggesting compulsory military service for vagrants as a cure and comments on cold weather and fame.
Mr. and Mrs. BE M. Wilcox return from an eventful voyage through Oklahoma and Iowa. They faced a fire at Lizard Creek bridge, blizzard conditions near Humboldt and Hagle Grove, train separations, and lengthy delays before finally arriving home.
John Hudek of Roosevelt Township was injured last Thursday when a hay wagon dumped him. A dislocated shoulder and a fracture near the elbow resulted from the fall on bare ground amid snow. He handles the misfortune philosophically and hopes for a swift recovery.
A severe blizzard leaves Rolfe with no church services on Sunday as only a few men venture out. The Old Society will serve Wednesday after noon and a Thuraddy evening prayer meeting will be at F A Malcolm’s home. Next Sunday regular services return with sermons on Central Principles of Character and Can a Man Not Do What He Will With His Own. Music praised. Arrow subscription urged.
The piece argues Missouri is not at war with Germany and cautions against rush to conflict while supporting President Wilson. It notes potential naval responses, calls for temperance, and urges Americans to be patient and prepared as events unfold. Dwight Wood recovers from paralysis after a stroke at his daughter’s home in Munday.
The Knights of Pythias planned an evening for their ladies in Reading. Poor train service prevented delivery of lobsters from New York, forcing a postponement to next Monday. Several other plans were delayed. organizers hope the delay will enhance the event when held.
The notice lists multiple farm sales in Iowa regions with dates February 13 to February 27 including T J Powers sale near Rolfe with horses cattle and machinery, Gardner sale near Pocahontas with 147 stock, Wheeler Brothers dissolution sale near Rolfe featuring Hereford and Black Angus stock and a car, Witt sale from Mallard area, and M P Hancher Poland China sale on February 27 with expert breeder notes and gilt weights. It highlights high quality breeding stock, hog prospects and market expectations, plus editor commentary on Hancher’s influence and breeding prowess.
A Sunday blizzard swept the region, isolating towns and halting trains for days. Roads drifted, coal supplies dwindled, and theaters closed as residents shivered and shoveled. Des Moines trip planned by Mr and Mrs Marion Bruce noted. editor invites news items as staff fights on at the office.
Emmetsburg’s J J Martin chosen drainage clerk in the Auditor’s office at Pocahontas. He previously served as Palo Alto county auditor and is praised as experienced and competent, though not a Pocahontas county resident. The treasurer also hired a clerk from outside the county amid scant local candidates.
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