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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
4
Clyde McKee of Iowa State College outlines broom corn as a viable Iowa crop. It prefers uniform soil, weed-free land, and warm soil after June 1 for planting. Harvest when pea-green extends through stalks, cure rapidly, grade bundles, and store away from sunlight to preserve value.
The article argues that wealth and labor power dominate U.S. society and foresees a future mass-led political shift. It cites Russia’s aristocrat peasant clash as a warning and predicts the American masses will replace the two small elite classes with leaders representing broad society.
A column praises good mothers who warn their daughters against men who “go the pace” and help curb immorality. It argues churches struggle to curb vice while mothers form a strong, quiet resistance, excluding such men from decent society and guiding youths toward safer paths.
Pastor C M Whetzell outlines Sunday services starting with Bible School at 10:00 morning worship at 11:00 and evening service at 6:30 with regular services next Sunday. A joint Sunday school picnic with Plover MB Sabbath School is planned for Tuesday June 22 at Lost Island Lake with conveyances provided.
Rev. Glenn M. Squires leads Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League meets 7:00 p.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Weekday Prayer Meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Baptismal services planned next Sunday morning for children. notify pastor. Sunday school picnic Tuesday June 22 at Lost Island Lake with conveyances provided. both churches attending. Epworth League attendees from Ruthven include Dorothy Shaw Esther Johnson Kenneth Chinn and Clarence Epelsheimer. weather affected others.
Local items report several movements including Theo and Kietzman’s Chicago trip and Miss Minnie Eppelsheimer’s Sioux City college return. Plover teams lost 10 4 to Ayrshire with Will Hofert retiring due to a broken finger. Upcoming auction for Wm Meyers home goods set for Saturday June 19 at 2 pm with a full list in an ad.
Mrs Rosa Snowden born April 4 1828 near Sheffield England came to the U S in 1830 with her parents settling at Platteville Wis She married Joseph Robinson in 1862 had three children all present at the funeral services held Friday June 11 at her daughter Mrs Jean Thompsons home Mr Robinson died in August 1888 She moved to Town in 1893 and remained active in the Primitive Methodist church She had eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren She died Wednesday June 9 1920 Funeral by Rev Glenn M Squires and Rev T Grove with interment at Powhatan cemetery
Wm Myers and Daughters Elizabeth and Clara thank neighbors and friends for kindness to their wife and mother through illness and death. They mention encouragement sympathy and floral offerings. The rest comments critique men and social habits with humorous jibes.
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