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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
2
An old timey advertisement highlights a familiar pain reliever promising quick relief from rheumatic stiffness neural pains and various aches. It asserts fast action and refreshing effect, sold at drug stores for 1.40 dollars per bottle.
An exhibit at Iowa State College Ames Feb 9 14 presents photographs and designs by noted designers showing simple affordable and elaborate memorial ideas. The display urges communities to find memorials suited to their surroundings and within reach of the community with representatives urged to attend. A stray item notes a story of a son of an eastern professor who served in France earned decorations then faced legal trouble after forging a check.
Classic ad notes a trusted remedy for colds and throat issues. Highlights broad family use and reliable effectiveness with pricing 60c and 1.20, sold by all druggists.
A health notice for Dr King’s New Life product promotes regular bowel movements. It emphasizes cleansing the bowels and promoting proper waste flow without harsh purgatives and claims gentle, gentle relief available at druggists.
Washington reports the Army’s subsistence drive fed 3.7 million U.S. soldiers, with totals like 800 million pounds roast beef and 487 million pounds potatoes. By war end daily consumption hit 9 million pounds, unit costs rose from 4 to 48 cents, and civilian industry aided the effort.
H Witwer writes from Collier's Weekly describing American soldiers in Paris during wartime. He praises Parisian politeness, the lively streets, and the cheerful spirits of both French people and Doughboys. He contrasts Paris with New York and notes abundance of food, hospitality, and a resilient, energetic mood despite war.
Private Garrell Mabe of the Boston navy yard hospital volunteered for a blood transfusion to help a critically ill patient nearby. His selfless act earned praise from the hospital commander and a commendation from Major General Barnett, highlighting heroism on a sick bed. The piece notes Mabe enlisted in Winston-Salem in 1916. It also mentions a Dutch newspaper report from Belgium about sabots becoming common among the wealthy due to shoe shortages, citing Dr Gil Ma and other ladies adopting the practice as a sign of overcoming pride.
A man with a subdued air hopes for a cool summer as he speaks with another about fashion and fur purchases. He notes his daughter is exceptionally smart and buying more furs this spring than last.
In a Louisville Courter-Journal quotation, the speaker muses that every girl may seek marriage to a millionaire yet many hopes will be blasted, while noting there are enough leutenants to go around. The remark frames optimistic pursuit against limited prospects and social roles.
Winter evenings are ideal to plan new farm buildings before any costly foundations. Size barns by horses cows calves pens and harness rooms, sketch layouts to place alleys and driveways efficiently, avoid excess space and shed needs, and consider cheaper separate structures. If selling, list in classified column for quick results.
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