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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
4
A speech extols America as the world’s beacon and warns against failing at the peace conference. The speaker argues that only united nations and collective power can ensure right prevails and prevent a return to bitterness and fragile peace. He cautions that a poor treaty would doom the downtrodden and disillusion the world.
Rolfe Iowa council meets in regular session with Mayor Moon and three councilmen present. Bills approved include gas oil hauling gravel labor lubricating and light charges with warrants to be issued to Standard Oil Co Earl Fisher M C Weaver W R Rogers C H Moon and others. Minutes of Feb 3 read and approved.
Sober up quiet down think. Harry Coffin visits from Eagle Grove. Geo Helmer moves to Palmer to run the telephone exchange. Geo Sandy buys a fine Duroc Jersey bred son in Eagle Grove and builds a herd. Premier Clemenceau remarks on agreements and juries. News notes mix local happenings with political quips.
Notice in probate directs all persons to appear at the Pocahontas Iowa courthouse on April second 1919 at two o clock p m to attend probate of what purports to be the last will and testament of Hans A Lind deceased of Pocahontas County Iowa to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
Pastor Rev. Glenn M. Squires leads Sunday worship at Plover Methodist Church with Bible School Epworth League and evening service. Ladies Aid meets Thursday March 18 with Mesdames Chinn Hendricks Osborne and Webb to serve. Centenary program grows as the church reflects on its ongoing mission.
Community blurb recounts residents moving to Plover and Cresco, business transitions, and personal updates. J. Nortrop Gilawae stock on shelves as the store reopens after interior refit. Plover Auto Co sells to Will Walker and shifts to Cresco. several residents relocate for work or family reasons. Internal revenue notices urge taxpayers to file by March 16. Light and power lines now energize Plover and Mallard routes amid local pride.
The business states it will operate on a strict cash basis after March 1 1919. It lists four cost factors driving the shift namely stamps, pianos and talking machines, credit money and credit collection costs. The note emphasizes no credit sales and lower cash prices.
Friday and Saturday specials advertise butter eggs poultry and cream with emphasis on gaining money. It notes quotes on heavy hens and mentions upcoming price quotes after March 2, 1919 for tash and trade.
Local shop advertises soft drink sale offering Coca Cola products at 35 to 50 cents. The notice emphasizes limited quantities and Saturday shopping window. Potential bargains attract bargain-minded customers to the store.
The Plover town council and township board meet over graveling streets and roads. Merchants offer loads of gravel and officials pledge more, seeking haulers and a road superintendent to initiate substantial work this month. Progressive farmers back hauling and road prep, aiming to convert most township roads into real gravel routes.
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