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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
1
The Arrow in Rolfe merges with The Reveille, continuing a paper lineage started 1888 by J. J. Bruce and long managed by the J. H. Lighter family. Advertising rates range from 1.00 to 2.00 dollars. contracts may be canceled for cause. Second class matter since May 14 1910 at Rolfe post office.
The piece defends chautauqua as an open forum for diverse views while noting criticisms from various quarters. It cites Theodore Roosevelt, Dr Hill, Quarton, Spurgeon, and MacCorry, discusses political leanings, music versus entertainment, and praises Rolfe for sustaining the event with community support despite challenges. It urges stockholders to attend the July 27 meeting.
The piece discusses President Wilson inviting men tied to big business for talks, noting that Roosevelt and Taft faced insinuations for similar access. It mentions Emmetsburg rumors about Branagan of The Democrat and a sun dance after Supt Pralle’s firing, plus reflections on primary law and Calhoun county politics and a dual-ticket nomination by Coady.
Detectives concluded the Epworth Iowa train holdup report by porter A F Bruce was a fabrication. The 18 year veteran parlor car porter sought hero status but exposed himself to danger by inventing the lone bandit tale. Bruce will likely lose his job.
Claud Harrington of Iowa City was diving from a high bridge into Town River near Oxford. He struck his head in shallow water, was rescued from drowning, and taken to the State hospital where doctors report complete paralysis and a critical condition despite efforts to save him.
A report by State Labor Commissioner A L Urick shows 20 percent of work injuries entitle workers to compensation and require more than two weeks away from duty. Net effect may compel Iowa employers to pay compensation wages to one in five injured employees.
A local report notes a trust action involving Albert City pastor Réesigna amid communications with Rapids facilities officials. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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