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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
3
In a reflective piece veterans recall obsolete battleships and their loyal crews. The article argues scrap reflects strength not neglect, urging active—even bold—adaptation to modern change. It warns indolence risks the scrap heap while urging steadfast hope and progress.
A historic note traces the term Miss Nancy to actress Mrs Anna Oldfield who died in 1730 and was buried in Westminster Abbey. Her corpse wore fine Brussels lace and a Toland shirt per last wishes despite a law requiring woolen shrouds. Pope referenced the fashion in Rural Essays.
In a reminiscence, Farmer Corntessel recalls gifting Josh a fountain pen at school and urging him to write home. He notes the pen will wear out quickly and Josh will need funds, framing the gift as both sentimental and practical.
Disjointed items report divorce remarks, judge statements, and home notes. Mentions Judge Church in Rolfe, residents around Jefferson Baney, old residents, and Odd Fellows connections. Also covers jewel theft in Los Angeles, 1921 shoe business peak, wildlife hunts, a bank robbery suspect, and various county happenings.
The Shoshone Dam 9 miles west of Cady Wyoming on the way to Yellowstone is a vast concrete barrier 3828 feet high and wide at the top. The project created a 10 mile long lake up to 4 miles wide and 283 feet deep, with a Niagara like spillway and acres of irrigated farmland. The article notes the $1,354,000 spent on the dam and describes the desert turning into a blooming land supported by reclamation efforts.
In the matter of the estate of Richard W. Maxson deceased a probate notice filed in Pocahontas County District Court informs interested parties of proceedings and potential actions regarding the estate under Iowa law.
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