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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
1
Subscribers outside the local territory are warned that unpaid foreign subscriptions will be discontinued March 16 if not prepaid. Back accounts due by March 15 face collection and loss of delivery. The paper will drop single wrapper subscriptions once delinquent. The notice reflects strict payment policy and reserve of faith-based content.
A voice argues for a vibrant church that welcomes youth and social activity. It says Christians should enjoy fellowship and avoid dourness, blending worship with gymnasiums and social centers to attract young people. Prayer remains valuable, but practical works and seven day faith are urged.
The passage condemns intolerance and recalls past cruelties against dissenters while urging peaceful progress. It reflects on why people cling to faith and how society should advance without persecution. The speaker emphasizes advancing mankind through reason and moderate discourse.
G. T. Johnson of Laurens announces candidacy for the office of representative from Pocahontas County in the June 1914 Republican primaries. He asks for voter support and states the decision rests with Republican voters.
John Forbes announces candidacy for Pocahontas county treasurer subject to June Republican primary. A separate notice announces another candidate for clerk of the district court of Pocahontas county Iowa also facing the June 1914 Republican primaries.
A town council in Rolfe votes a mayor salary and councilmen’s per-meeting pay, prompting interest from local residents and potential candidates. The column discusses Prouty’s retirement in Iowa politics and hints at judicial prospects, along with concerns about Chinese eggs and national issues, including remarks on Senator Fall of New Mexico and war talk. It notes two new political candidates, A. Johnson of Laurens and W. E. Bollard of Pocahontas, entering the race for representative.
The piece notes doubt about contest, with Arrow willing to announce candidates from all political shades. It urges anyone with political ambition to seek office or drop it, while praising Miss Wiley for her victory in Humboldt's declamatory contest.
Tickets on sale daily March 15th to April 15th 1914 to Helena Butte Nampa Missoula Salt Lake City Ogden Pocatello San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle Spokane and many other points. Choice of routes favorable stop over privileges. For particulars apply to ticket agents.
The Board of Supervisors of Pocahontas County Iowa invites sealed bids for oil tractors graders with 10 and 12 foot blades and culverts cast or corrugated iron. Bids due 1 PM March 17 1914. Board may reject any or all bids. L O Donnell County Auditor.
Petition by Jas Fox seeks a drainage district to drain wet lands in Sections 3 and 4 93 31 and nearby areas in Pocahontas County Iowa. Engineer L M Rude surveyed 1913 1914 with a report recommending district formation for public health and utility. Notice informs owners lienholders and occupants of potential land to be assessed and that changes may occur before final action.
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