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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
1
The Arrow reports that subscribers outside the local territory must pay in advance or risk disconnection on March 16. About half of outside subscribers have paid. delinquent accounts will be sent to collection and single wrapper issues will be discontinued. Taxes follow a March payment with a 1 percent monthly penalty until paid.
Editorials urge public funding for lake and river frontage via taxation while noting tax resistance. Discussion covers Texas handling of the Mexican situation, Pocahontas politics, and possible candidacy of Judge W C Ralston. The piece reflects Iowa regional concerns and party reorganizations across states.
Frank Q. Stuart of Chariton aimed for the Town senate on the progressive ticket. The national progressive committee blocked his candidacy, sparking critique of opaque pre‑selection caucuses and a “primary farce” driven by outsiders. Caspar is mentioned as part of the surrounding chatter.
John Forbes announces candidacy for Treasurer of Pocahontas County subject to Republican voters decision at June primary.
The remarks question Schenk's identity as outsiders settle on him as the Iowa choice. The speaker asks who Schenk is and what Iowa will do under the circumstances.
The editor bids farewell to many longtime community members moving away for better opportunities. Some become farm owners. rents rise and loyalties shift. A forward look is urged, a latch string hangs out for return, and a caution about electoral politics and national policy ends the reflection.
The Board of Supervisors of Pocahontas County Iowa invites sealed bids for oil tractors graders with 10 and 12 foot blades and culverts cast iron or corrugated iron. Bids due at 1 PM March 17 1914, with right to reject any or all bids. County Auditor L O'Donnell.
A Rolfe Iowa woman buys Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo and launches a large word of mouth ad push. Each recipient reportedly adopts the products and refers friends, boosting sales. bottles are ornamental with sprinkler tops and prices are $1 for the Beautifier and 60c for Shampoo, with a money back guarantee. Sold at Rexall stores nationwide and locally by The Yellow Front C M Webb.
A fragmented ad urges readers to assess eye comfort and correct fit for glasses. It warns against wearing improper lenses and invites people to visit for a proper fitting to relieve eye trouble.
A chiropractor faced grand jury proceedings in Calhoun County after county attorney complaints. Witnesses testified that the defendant Doe aided them. The grand jury returned a unanimous acquittal and noted three witnesses used his services. the county spent about 100 dollars on the trial, with no revenge cited.
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