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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
7
A look at upcoming chautauqua talks from August 13 to 20 featuring Dr. James Whitcomb Brougher with "What's Under Your Hat?" The piece praises Brougher and argues for real learning, practical science, and community engagement through season tickets and shared self-improvement.
A humorist lauds Dr. James Whitcomb Brougher linking a strong friendship to his Los Angeles temple crowds. Testimonial letters compare him to Bob Burdette Sam Jones and Billy Sunday and praise his vivid ridicule and sublime truths. The text notes Brougher as successor to Burdette and reports extensive bookings and acclaim at Chautauqua and Lyceum Association events.
A garbled OCR fragment from a Chautauqua era text shows a puzzling exchange about thought and consideration. The readable portion hints at a debate over initial impressions and wording without clear context or conclusion.
Several townships have subscribed additional sums and a larger contribution to the state fund is hoped after these payments. The state campaign expenses have been heavy. Maude Gilchriet, Chairman. Joanna Furman, Secretary. Mrs J J Kelleher, Treasurer. Kate M Grummer, President.
Referring to supportive friends during the illness and burial of a husband and father, the family expresses heartfelt thanks and ongoing appreciation for care, help, and condolences received.
The Pocahontas county Democrats met at Pocahontas on July 1 to organize, appoint a five member committee to pick delegates, and nominate county officers including Treasurer Aug Anderson and Clerk A J Eggspuehler. Delegates and alternates to the state convention were chosen with resolutions endorsing the national platform and supporting Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall.
The Presbyterian Church invites members and visitors to next Sunday’s regular communion after services led by Dr. A. Z. McGogney. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor meet, with union evening services from the Methodist church steps conducted by Plover Y M C A boys. An exchange claim about dollar beef is questioned.
A fragmented clipping discusses women’s beauty standards and social expectations. It highlights evolving views on appearance and self worth, noting cultural pressures while calling for broader definitions of beauty beyond surface looks.
The article outlines a spacious southwest farm residence by H F Olerich featuring a large attic several second floor rooms each with closets a sun porch a roomy ground floor with living library dining and a well equipped kitchen plus a basement laundry dairy room and furnace heat with gas electric and a septic system. It praises the design and asks readers to name any missing feature. Tone shifts to a political jab: Too much Carranza Too much Mexico Down with them both.
Cuba City News Herald reports Terry's company staged a high quality performance last Thursday, with a capacity house and an excellent band and orchestra. The act, praised for management, heads to Rolfe next Saturday, July 8, as the tour continues.
Accidents reported near McCarton bridge north of Fonda left a lady with a broken arm after a horse and buggy toppled when a turning car failed to keep ahead lights. Pocahontas hosts a chautauqua July 10 to 17. band and boosters traveled from Pocahontas to nearby towns. Community events include revival meetings in Havelock and farm tours, plus numerous local notices on weddings, fires, and building plans.
A reader notes that while a close friend may loosen up during an exchange, many friends stay just beyond the edge of real intimacy, highlighting a nuanced view of friendship dynamics.
Ad promises relief from constipation and a tired feeling with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Box claimed 25 cents at the druggist. Take one or two pills tonight for a clearer morning.
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