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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
6
The article argues that Europe may legalize polygamy to balance a projected surplus of millions of women after extended conflict. It recalls post Thirty Years War policy, warns of civilizational stakes, and asserts America must avoid foreign entanglements while upholding its ideals and defending its shores.
Elates readers with Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain remedy for neuralgia and stiff muscles. It claims quick penetration without rubbing, soothing sore areas, reducing inflammation from bites, bruises, sprains, and other minor injuries, with a 25 cent bottle offered at druggists.
The piece argues not all rural areas are dull and notes some have rich social life. It suggests lack of social energy stems from deficiencies in residents' qualities and engagement, highlighting varied community vitality across rural areas.
The passage urges neighbors to organize clubs and social events beyond farmers meetings and prayers. It stresses mixing work with play to maintain mental and physical vitality, organize community singing, debates, concerts, and sports, and actively lead to stimulate talent and success.
Misread lines describe sewerage system strain and looming trouble as officials warn of blockages. Citizens urged to report backups and expect maintenance disruptions while crews prepare responses to the mounting issue.
Prospect rises that the Iowa and Southwestern railroad long idle from Clarinda to Blanchard may be rebuilt as an electric line. Waterloo and Cedar Falls & Northern Electric officials toured the property with local financiers to seek funding and traffic agreements with Wabash to connect as a feeder line. College Springs and Page Center could gain rail service again if capital and arrangements succeed.
Community notes from Bradgate detail farewell for Mrs. Andy Sanford of the Baptist Gatley Circle, and visits and moves of residents including Roy Ellsworth, Dr. B. H. Gaffey family from New Orleans to Des Moines College plans, Mayo Brothers consultation for Anton Christen, and local business shifts at a Rolfe drug store. Also mentions a broken arm of Ben Kalp in a Northwestern line incident and new school building acceptance and occupancy. Earl C. Ross endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for his six children.
Notice to appear at Pocahontas Iowa courthouse on March 14 1917 at 2 pm to attend probate of Christina Jepson decedent last will and testament showing cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. District Court seal and date earlier January witness signs.
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