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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
4
Iowa postmasters report steady effort in a government savings securities drive rivaling Nebraska as both teams push for victories in the July to November campaign. Leaders cite strong state backing, with notes from Glenwood and Malvern officials praising thrift and urging citizens to buy $25, $100 and $1,000 certificates to win the contest.
The American Legion pushes rehabilitation and employment programs for veterans while backing a coast to coast Victory Memorial highway and urging government action on release of Capt. Emmet Kilpatrick. Posts organize education for citizenship, aid claims, and memorial observances across multiple states.
Bradgate residents report weekend trips to Armstrong and Spirit Lake while others joined Faye Stover shopping in Fort Dodge and Ed O Donnell family visiting Algona. Families and friends attend picnics, ball games, and park outings across Rolfe Estherville and Okoboji with multiple visitors staying at local homes.
In District Court Pocahontas County Iowa case No 1246 August Term 1921 James H Hewlett deceased An instrument purporting to be his last will dated July 22 1921 has been filed opened and read A hearing to prove and probate the will is set for 1 pm at the Pocahontas courthouse before the district court or the clerk All persons interested must appear and show cause if any why the instrument should not be probated Dated Pocahontas Iowa July 26 1921
Mrs F R Egespuehler and son Don Miss Lacey Smith and James Cal visited Webster City where he recently had an appendicitis operation. Mr Egespuehler may come home soon. Several locals fall ill while others visit relatives and attend events. The community notes a death in Rolfe and a busy Chautauqua season. The Plover Produce Station advertises cream poultry and eggs.
The savings division of the U S Treasury notes that despite Americans holding large individual balances, only eight percent of the world total savers are American. It cites French thrift, long history of economy, and government efforts to expand savers through securities including thrift stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates.
The Savings Division of the Treasury urges safe investments in government securities after claiming about half a billion dollars was lost last year to fraudulent stock and oil deals. It notes individuals may not have bought such offerings yet still face the impact through others’ losses.
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