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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
9
Local column lists visitors and residents in Rolfe Iowa including Mrs Abel Helvig and Mr and Mrs Geo Grove. Social rounds mention dances in Curlew Ayrshire and a Fort Dodge outing. Several residents ill or recovering, obituaries expected next week, and a Yeomen lodge meeting announced for March 8 with foreman Northrop issuing notice.
Plover Presbyterian Church reports ongoing revival meetings with Rev Huber likely to stay through next Sunday. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at 11 o clock Sunday morning. Those wishing to unite with the church by confession or letter may notify the pastor before service. A hearty welcome to all.
High School notes announce the big carnival is postponed to March 13 1914 and remind parents to attend Parents Day Friday at 2 pm. The Intermediate Room presented a well received program with many parents in attendance. Fifty three volumes were added to the libraries and residents are urged to visit Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota.
L E Boster rode to Ft Dodge on Tuesday. J B Nunnamaker returned from Indianola after visiting his father and relatives. Mr and Mrs J W Gahm visited Fort Dodge last Wednesday. Mesdames E Paulson and A Simonson returned from Story City and Ha gIe Grove. Neighbors hosted a farewell for the Hollenbeck family as they move to Illinois. J T Hendricks moved to Shevlin Minnesota with goods. J D Hollenbeck relocated to Hebron Illinois for future home. Simon Simonson moves into the Hollenbeck place. John Dead rich prepares to move to Minnesota. Many families leave Pikertown, but hope for prosperity.
The Pocahontas News lists social updates including the Clare assist to Mrs. J J Kelleher by Miss Lillie Collins, weddings of Frank Pager Jr. to Emma Stegge and Nicholas Stelpflug Jr. to Ethel Sherwood, and various visits and travels among residents such as Steve Dunn in Moorland, Miss Henderson’s illness, and attendance at the Keenig Linnann nuptials.
Families plan short Wisconsin and Illinois visit then return to begin housekeeping on the Doyle farm. J J Kelleher and J A Terry visited Gilmore City on business. A married couples dance at Hronek’s Opera House featured Fitzegrald orchestra with old fashioned dances and about fifty couples attending. The Second Annual Short Course opened with large attendance indicating a successful session. Henry Laurens hosted dances with Thonton Gilchrist Homer Malcolm and Wilbur Blake. A William Morris lecture drew mixed reviews with a punch line about indigo blue and Gothic Art from Youth’s Companion.
The Healthologist declares sanitation a natural law that prevents disease and decay. Nature buries the dead and cleanses impurities, demanding the same effort from men. Obedience yields health, peace of mind, contentment, and success, while disobedience leads to suffering or death.
A testimonial from C P Caldwell of New Orleans claims three boxes of Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment and three cakes of Derma Zema Soap cleared all body blotches. The ad touts soothing antiseptic action to remove skin humors and blemishes, with a 60 cent price and mail order option.
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