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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
5
Etymologists trace the word jubilee to a Hebrew root meaning trumpet blast and year of restoration. Leviticus 25 describes liberty proclaimed with trumpet signals, land returned to owners, and emancipation of Hebrew slaves every fifty years. The term influenced Christian and secular rulers including George III and Queen Victoria.
The conflict between private whisky makers and the government arose after the 1791 Alexander Hamilton excise law. By 1794 the whisky rebellion showed open opposition failed, pushing distilleries toward secrecy and evasion.
The Wooddy Chuck story follows Woody as he builds a home and faces a dog that digs toward him. After a tense confrontation, Woody learns his teeth are a useful tool for survival and plans to find a new home.
The description traces Vivian from Latin vita to Vivia Viviana and Vivien. It notes historical figures like Vivian Perpetua and a Roman maiden Viviana, literary mentions in Morte d' Arthur, and shifts in popularity across Scotland France England Spain Italy and America. It also links a ruby to vitality, a lucky Friday, number three, and lily as the flower.
The custom of calling the postwedding period a honeymoon comes from Central European tribes who brewed honey wine for the first moon after the ceremony. It faded but remained in significance as couples left home for varying lengths of time, giving rise to the term lowermoon though not linked to wine.
A reader asks how to word formal wedding notices and when to send them. The piece outlines announcing via the bride’s parents, engraving preferred, a sample wording, and alternatives if relatives or engraved cards are unavailable. It also advises notifying the society editor and notes that elopements or quiet marriages occur without prior engagements.
A historic cooking section describes lean fish dishes including pike bass pickerel and perch baked or fried with Creole tomato mushroom sauce. It details beef and bean preparations, Russian Tea Cakes, and a layered pastry technique with almond and cinnamon finishing.
The piece urges readers to rely on personal judgment rather than following crowds or others. It emphasizes self responsibility for happiness and outcomes, noting that wisdom comes from thinking for oneself and not assuming others can steer every step.
A Life Chronicle recalls Daniel Webster arriving late to a Jenny Lind concert. He joins her in the chorus with his bass, bows to her, and the audience enjoys a light moment. A later scene shows his son shouting from the gallery as he begins a famous address.
Norman T. Byrne lauds Huneker in Scribner's as a refreshing critic who revives vitality in literature. The essay highlights Huneker's lively rhythmic prose, European taste, breadth across the seven arts, fearless defense of ideas, and enduring esthetic value.
A list of local social calls and visits including Samuel Wright funeral honors at his brother’s home in Jane West area. Friends Arlene Grove and Stella Heathman visit relatives. Miss Mueller returns from Witherille. G A Everson family spend Sunday at Silver Lake. Aug 10 officers election for Lai Aid Society. American Legion County Org meeting June 30 Pocahontas with County Auxiliary at 3.00 p.m.
A London Telegraph anecdote recalls a barber and a minister at odds. After a shave, the minister offers three pence, which the barber rejects as payment for preaching. The barber retorts he has no three penny sermons, and the minister responds with dignity, prompting the barber to offer three visits instead.
Senator Sorghum assures he keeps all promises even if he only files them, never throwing them away. The remark frames a stance on accountability and record keeping in politics.
In a casual exchange Thurston asks if shoes come off before bed at 2 a.m. Wetmore replies that he does not remove his shoes, heading upstairs for sleep. The brief dialogue captures personal habit contrasts in a domestic setting.
Miss Lydian Fricke a county health nurse in Oregon traveled 23 miles on skis through a blizzard to reach a destitute family in a remote district and obtain relief. The event highlights emergency assistance during severe winter conditions and involved local government official Alderman.
Flo claims he rules the house as master while a wife’s cigarette butts indicate tension. The excerpt hints at power dynamics and questionable judgment within the household.
A brisk reminiscence recalls how affection and discipline shaped childhood in earlier times. Story contrasts how “good” days bred nicknames while missteps drew parental admonition, echoing a simpler era of upbringing and social warmth.
Notice from Consolidated Independent School District of Plover invites proposals for bus hauling on six routes. Bids due August 12, 1922, with opening at that time. Plat of route on file with the secretary. Board reserves right to reject any bids. C. J. Miller, Secretary.
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