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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
1
Dialogue humor from a domestic scene featuring a wife and husband debating who performs household tasks. The wife jokes about doing her own work and anticipates neighbors’ reactions while the husband prompts the question of responsibility.
A young woman’s father challenges a boastful suitor, asking which bank will honor his honored name and for how much, exposing pride and potential credit implied by status.
Washington Star quotes Dustin Stax debating spending money and joining a political faction. He says TJ can have all the immunities he desires, but he must tread carefully about acquiring any stake in a political bandwagon.
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment shows a doorway exchange where a woman asks if the wife will contribute to a leaked church sale and Mr. Grouch jokes about her offering a roasted item. The dialogue hints at a social scene with sly humor.
Senator Sorghum replies to a physician’s advice that he must exercise more and acknowledges using gestures more in speeches. He confirms he will follow the doctor’s directive.
Fragmentary scene shows a character named John Chinaman responding with a pun about climate and chili, while an opium ring is shown over a clothespin. The text is in a humorously satirical tone and reflects dated racial caricature.
The Chicago Herald and Examiner announces a forthcoming weekly 16 page color comic section starting next Sunday. The extra section will include more comics and three advertisement pages, free with every Sunday copy.
A red silk scarf with mostly red material is missing at the Ritz Theatre Saturday night. Finder should return it to the Arrow office for a reward. Also listed is a for sale notice for R. I. R. cockerels from Lester Applegate of Gilmore City, Iowa.
The article distinguishes two types of marigolds, African and French, detailing differences in size color and uses. It notes French marigolds are small, spreading and bloom all summer, while African marigolds are tall, flower large and popular for cut flowers. It also mentions seed sowing in greenhouses and easy transplanting from flats to ground.
The Moraea genus represents the iris of the southern hemisphere with species in Africa and Australia. The wedding iris, an Australian flower, grows with New Zealand flax in conservatories. Rootstocks are slender and short with rigid leaf rows. propagation occurs from young plants, rhizome cuttings, or plentiful seeds.
The Montreal Herald reports on London’s waste disposal as dumps outside the city, including Crayford used seventy years and a Hornchurch site ninety feet high that gains 250000 tons annually. Decomposition creates a smoke cloud seen a mile away, drawing protests from George Bernard Shaw.
Ad copy previews modern comforts and shopping options, hinting at improved appliances, clothing, and services. The page highlights consumer temptations and practical shortcuts, reflecting a city market's push for progress and convenience.
Plover Independents beat Rolfe 36 to 18 in a New Year week basketball game at Rolfe. Key players Myrtle Fisher and Myrtle McKim starred for Plover with strong outside shooting while Rolfe struggled with early cold shooting as the home team built a big lead by halftime.
About six hundred spectators filled the gym for a doubleheader featuring A I B girls from Des Moines and Rolfe high boys, with the home team facing the visitors in a lively night of basketball and entertainment.
A historical chart argues for cutting corn output to match falling hog numbers from 11 million lost horses and mules. It warns that reducing only hog feed while keeping corn production high would raise supplies and lower prices, hindering broader farm adjustments under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
Miss Louise Johnson, first and second grade teacher at Plover, suffered a facial cut in a Saturday evening auto crash near Pocahontas. She, her sister, and two young men were en route to Plover for basketball games. She was taken by ambulance to Town City for treatment and expected to recover quickly.
A brief note states she will be able to return to her work here the first of next week.
A Tuesday night basketball thriller saw Ayrshire girls edge Plover Ayrshire 48 to 26 while Livermore boys challenged local favorites in a neck and neck contest. Plover defeated Ayrshire 32 to 28 in the other tilt amid close shooting and constant lead changes.
On Wednesday evening January 17 representatives from Iowa State College and Kansas State College will discuss The Commodity Dollar at Plover high school auditorium. Plover was chosen for its large hall musical talent and history of strong turnout for public events. Attendees will both learn and be entertained with a full house expected.
Plover Methodist Church notes upcoming services and meetings led by Rev Harold V Bartz. Sunday School and morning worship observed with Hpworth League fellowship at 6 30 and devotional at 7 30. District and county Sunday School events listed for January with reminders to teachers and cabinet members to attend.
Sunday January 7 marks the first Sunday of the church year’s last quarter ending March 31. Members should promptly pay the 25 cent per member assembly due. Bible study on Tuesday January 9 covers Genesis 13 with Abram’s fortunes. An all day Sunday School Institute will convene in Pocahontas Tuesday January 9 at 9:00 a.m.
A fragmented excerpt discusses long race prospects and the business of keeping poultry. It mentions the idea of three more years of competition and a rule about separating 80 cockerels from pallets when they reach six to eight weeks old.
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