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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
7
Robert Bruce of Rolfe Iowa announces his candidacy for the office of representative from Pocahontas County Iowa. He submits his candidacy to the decision of Republican voters at the June 1916 primaries and asks for support based on his service.
Ryen Ryen died at his home in Rolfe Iowa after a weeklong illness from acute heart disease, Bright's disease of the kidneys, and heart complications. Born in 1849 in Bergen Norway he immigrated to Illinois before 1878 marriage to Helen Honier. Survived by wife Martha Larson three children George Anna Hans, three brothers and two sisters. He moved from Illinois to a Rolfe area farm years ago and was a respected hard working farmer and Norwegian Lutheran member.
Funeral services were held Friday February 18 at the Norwegian Lutheran church for a respected church participant known for strength of character and love of right. Rev C L Dalsiede and Rev G A Lavde of Thor conducted the rites. Interment followed at Clinton Cemetery.
The article reports classroom visits by Mrs. Adams and several other teachers to multiple grades. It notes student activity including Valentine gifts, spelling contests, newly enrolled high school scholars Mary and Eva Tilton, and officer elections for the Tri Corps Society. A Civil War talk by Mr. Ed Brown and an upcoming Olympiad program are also mentioned.
Readable fragments describe a social gathering at a Somerset event with progressive games and refreshments. Guests filled time, enjoyed the host, and a flashlight photo captured the moment as attendees applauded the host. The scene suggests a lively, well attended evening with strong social energy.
Miss Maude Gilchrist, county chair of the Equal Suffrage Association for Pocahontas County, chaired a gathering of township chairmen and officers at Mrs. J. H. W. Allen’s home. Mrs. J. G. Grundy outlined district organizing plans, and committees were named including Publicity, Press, and various local heads. Active workers will be recruited as soon as possible with several Laurensa and Roosevelt township members present.
We express sincere thanks to all who generously helped during illness and sorrow after the death of husband and father. God bless you. Mrs. V. G. Ryen and Children.
An unnamed authority claims regular meat eaters strain kidneys by producing uric acid which overworks and irritates them. It suggests stopping meat, taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily, and consuming Jad Salts as a lemon grape lithia drink to flush kidneys and prevent urinary disorders.
Rolfe area notes cover Farmers' Progressive Club dinner and aluminum ware talk by Dan Folk. Upcoming events include the next club meeting at John Peck's home, the Excelsior Society election and dues, and several weddings in Rolfe with community well wishes. A shower week and a new couple wed at the Presbyterian Manse mark social life. A new jeweler CHAS J. MACVEY opens in Opera House Block.
Verne Perrin led a fine Epworth League meeting with 35 attendees and a discussion on indifference. Next Sunday Rev Hobt Smylie will preach at morning service, followed by the pastor's sermon and music, with a royal welcome promised.
An ornate ad touts "TC" or "Liz" as a miracle foot cure. It pledges instant relief from burning, swelling, corns, and callouses, claiming shoes will feel looser and pain vanishes. The pitch hawks a 26-cent box sold in drug stores or department stores.
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