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A playful exchange between newlyweds contrasts wifely and husband duties. The wife proclaims she handles her own tasks while the husband jokes about whose work is being done, prompting neighborly chatter.
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
2
Wanted Particulars in a Dueling Bank Romance
A young woman’s father questions a boastful suitor about the honors of his name and which bank it will be honored at and for how much, in a dialog from Stray Stories. The exchange reveals social pressure and class expectations in a courting scene.
Political bankrolls and cautious asset draws noted
In a Washington Star excerpt Mr. Dustin Stax discusses spending freedom and the need to avoid acquiring excessive influence in a political campaign. He stresses vigilance in handling interests tied to public action and policy pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Church sale prompt raises awkward exchange at door
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet shows a woman asking about wife’s contribution to a church bake sale. Mr Grouch replies with a gruff joke about a roast item and his wife’s potential contribution.
Obeying Orders and a Doctor’s Advice
Senator Sorghum replies that he must take more exercise as instructed by a doctor while acknowledging a shift toward more gestures in his speeches. The exchange highlights a change in public speaking style and personal health advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Comics Section Promises Colorful Sunday Feature
The Chicago Herald & Examiner announces a free 16 page color comic section beginning next Sunday. Readers will find more comics and three adventure pages in the special insert to be included with each Sunday copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald & Examiner
The
Herald & Examiner
Arrow Adlets Last Silk Scarf at Ritz Theatre Sale
Missive notes a red silk scarf found at the Ritz Theatre on Saturday eve with reward for return to Arrow office. Also advertised are live fowl for sale, R I R cockerels of extra good quality from Lester Applegate of Gilmore City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz
Arrow Office
R. I. R. Cockerels
Lester Applegate
Gilmore City
Lowa
Marigold an Old Flower in Two Main Kinds
The Tagetes marigolds consist of two main kinds the French and African marigolds. French are small spreading and bloom all summer in lemon yellow and brown. African are tall and large flowered used for cut flowers with lemon and orange colors. Birds feed on seeds late in the season. Seeded indoors then transplanted to open ground simplifies starting.
Wedding iris blooms linked to southern hemisphere iris forms
The article notes Meraea as the iris of the southern hemisphere found in Africa and Australia where settlers call it iris. It highlights the wedding iris from Australia, its habitat with New Zealand flax in conservatories, and describes its slender rootstock leaves and propagation by rhizome cuttings or seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Australia
New Zealand
London Garbage Disposal Scandal Revealed
The Montreal Herald reports on London's ancient garbage disposal practices dumping waste at distant sites. Crayford has served seventy years and Hornchurch rises ninety feet, adding 350000 tons annually while emitting a visible smoke plume. A dump near George Bernard Shaw’s home provokes protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crayford
Hornchurch
George Bernard Shaw
Montreal Herald
Advertisements Promise Better Things and Easier Living
The page presents ads offering superior goods and simpler ways to daily life, highlighting new products, services, and promotions aimed at improving household comfort.
Plover Defeats Rolfe in New Year Basketball Clash
The Plover Independents beat Rolfe 36 to 18 in a home game, with Myrtle Fisher and Earl Langfitt among standout players. The contest, part of local holiday festivities, drew a strong crowd despite early scoring struggles and fouls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Ham
Cathryn Grove
Tall Plover
Plover
Rolfe
The Uses of Corn Ogs and Hog Supply Balance
A historical note explains corn use shifting to hog feeding after a decline in horses and mules. It argues for a net reduction in agricultural production under the Agricultural Adjustment Act, focusing on corn acreage to balance hog and feed supplies and stabilize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OGS
United States
Injured Teacher From Plover In Pocahontas Auto Crash
Miss Louise Johnson, first and second grade teacher for Plover, suffered a forehead cut in a auto wreck near Pocahontas while en route to basketball games with her sister and two young men. Ambulance transported her to Town City for surgical repair. later reports say injuries are not as serious as feared and she may return Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Horsman
Fred Groves
Rolfe
N. J. Muerer
Holden
Ottosen
Emmetsburg
H. O. Beneke
Helen
Dean
Boneke
Kruger
Cedar Falls
Park Hancher
Farnhamville
C. E. Hancher
O. A. Zeek
Klaus Johnson
Mallard
Mildred Jensvold
John Fisher
W. J. Johnson
Pocahontas
Ben Perdue
Laurens
Perdue
Glenn Horsman
Paul Kerns
Roberta Cruickshank
John Wax
Millicent Eppelsheimer
Estherville
Clarence
Carl
Glenn Knapp
Romeo Johnson
J. H. Gembler
Howard
C. A. Peterson
Fort Dodge
Dorothy Miller
Havelock
C. E. Miller
Dorothy
State Teachers’ College
Archie Williams
Donald McFarland
Plover Independents
Albert City
Goldfield
A. McEwen
Geo. L. Pirie Sr
Anderson
Rockwell City
Iler
Elmer Her
Auburn
W. R. Iler
S. T. Grove
Frank Leander
Rev. Grove
Leander
Henry Fitzgerald
Mary Whitney
Ida B. Forney
B. C. Hilton
A. W. Hess
Harry
Beatrice McFadden
Walter Campney
T. P. Comer
R. E. Houck
J. H. Pollock
John
E. L. Wallace
Ames
VanAlstine
George L. Pirie
Hawarden
Byron
Faye D. Pirie
Lutheran Hospital
Louise Johnson
Plover
Town City
Return to Work Next Week Promised
A brief line notes she will resume her duties at work on the first of next week, signaling a temporary absence and planned return date.
Local Ag Club Court Thrillers Highlight Ayrshire Livermore Clash
A Tuesday basketball double feature saw Ayrshire girls edge Plover Ayrshire 43 to 26 while Livermore boys battled hard against the locals in a neck and neck game. Plover edged Ayrshire 32 to 28 in the other tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire Girls
Livermore Boys
Ayrshire
Altho
Livermere Boys
Plover
The Commodity Dollar Debate in Plover
On Wednesday evening January 17 at the Plover high school auditorium delegates from Iowa State College and Kansas State College will discuss The Commodity Dollar. Plover was chosen for its large hall and strong turnout potential ensuring a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover High School
Iowa State College
Kansas State College
Plover
Plover Methodist Church Notes Rev Harold V Bartz Pastor
Sunday services include Sunday School Morning Worship Epworth League Fellowship Hour and Devotional Hour with times 10 11 and 630 p m The Epworth League meets in the parsonage District meeting at Algona January 8 County Sunday School Convention in Pocahontas January 9 Watch for Emmetsburg rally banquet announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
Harold V. Bartz
Epworth League
Algona
M. Hh
Pocahontas
Wpworth League
Emmetshui
Amen
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
Church notes outline Sunday School 10 15 a m Morning Worship 11 30 am and Community Bible Study Tuesday 8 99 p m The first Sunday of the last church year quarter begins January 7 Assembly dues 25 cents per member urged An all day Sunday School Institute session for the county will be held in Pocahontas Tuesday January 9 at 9 00 a m at the KE church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Shaw
Des Moines
Florence Stearns
Aden
Ed Barber
Freh
N. A. Lind
Plover
Rolfe
W. F. Hoffert
Carol
Fred Forsythe
C. E. Kauffman
O. J. Cruickshank
F. D. Pirie
Ames
T. R. Jones
Merle Christensen
John Henderson
Carson
Scranton
Mary Pollock
J. H. Pollock
W. John
Valeria Leutjen
Grant Pollock
Dorothy Buck
Alvah
Decorah
Geo. Stevie
Harold O’neall
O’nealls
Chas, Otto
Fort Dodge
Walter Campney
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Pocahontas
Edward Lehnus
Albert City
E. D. Hilton
Plover Mercantile Co
F. A. Pringle
J. M. Bush
George Hess
B. A. Peterson
QO. A. Smith
J. M
Roy Simonson
E. W. Meredith
O. A. Zeck
Harry Wegele
Chas. Otto
John Otto
W. H. Roberts
G. S. Shriner
Cincinnati
McFadzen
Lindsay
California
A. B. Langfitt
Earl Langfitt
Havelock
Earl
Indianola
Wharl
Mrs. Langfitt Sr
A. B. and
I. W. Langfitt
Abram
Altho
Sundy School Institute
Grace’s tenure and a remark on poultry management
The note asserts Grace will rule for at least three more years and hints the secret of success lies in spending more than earned. It adds a stray line about sorting six to eight week old cockerels from the pallets.
Local basketball double feature draws crowds in Rolfe
About 600 spectators attended the Saturday games featuring the A I B girls from Des Moines and the Rolfe high boys. The visiting girls, including Gladys Van Horsen and Myrtle Fisher, played solidly against the home team as the gym showcases its new ceiling and brighter interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rolfe High
Gladys van Horsen
Havelock
Myrtle Fisher
Plover
Edna
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Motor Vehicle Dept
George
Shanghai
John Chinaman
North Western
Chicago & North Western
Chicago & North Western RY
Plover Presbyterian
Walter Rothwell
Charlie
A. Dunko
Q Coffee
Daheryg
C.O.D
Hemo Laboratories
West
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Calif
Seate
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