Local News Snippets and Social Notes from Rolfe
Nearby items describe visitors being entertained at the Rollfe home and a lively New Year’s Day trench tale from World War I era. Mentions include Miss Mattie Wiley returning from Chicago for Northwestern University spring break, the Green family moving to Windy Center, and a luncheon at the Smith Bros. farm.
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Graftmans
Rolfe
C. A. Grant & ‘Son
Mattie Wiley
Chicago
Northwestern University
Iowa City
Harry C. Green
Havelock
Smith Bros
Windy Center
Des. Moines
Apple
Rolfe notes from local visitors auctions and sales
Mrs Lulu Dumbaugh and daughter visited the Schnugs in Rolfe. Mrs Arthur Peterson will move to Monticello Indiana with her husband. Pp W Peterson visits Mrs Peterson. C R Jones sold Hampshire sows at his first sale, about 59 hogs avg over 60 dollars, top at 175. Miss Lois Lighter will teach Garfeld No 8 and hosts a social March 21. J A Carroll & Son offer farm property listings and spring sales.
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Lulu Dumbaugh
Storm Lake
J. B. Schnug
Arthur Peterson
Monticello
Rolfe
Petersons
C. R. Jones
Hampshire
Lois Lighter
Garfeld No. 8
Rent Gaughter 'their home at Des Moines 7
A fragment mentions rent and Des Moines with reference to a home and accompaniment. Details are unclear due to damaged text. The readable portion suggests a rental or residence context and possible travel. No identifiable individuals or organizations are clearly specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dick Bollard Hurt In Icy Fall Onway Home
R D Bollard suffered a broken arm after slipping on an icy sidewalk last evening. The injury will keep him from work as assessor for some time while officials hope for a swift recovery. The Pocahontas Record notes the accident occurred amid church happenings.
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R. D. Bollard
Mr. Bollard
Pocahontas
Seed Directory Lists Iowa Grown Seed Across Counties
The Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association releases a seed directory detailing Iowa grown seed by counties and state sections. It lists over 130000 bushels, including 30000 bushels of seed corn and 90000 bushels of seed oats, plus spring wheat barley timothy clover and other seeds. The oats include Iowa 103 and Iowa 106 varieties noted for high yields. copies are available at Rolfe Grain & Milling Co. or by sending a postal card to H I Hichling Secy Ames Iowa.
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Iowa Corn and Small Grain’ Growers’ Association
Iowa
Ames
Towa Seed
Iowa Farms
The Rolfe Arrow Showcases Local Rural News
A compact Iowa weekly The Rolfe Arrow from a town under 1 000 highlights strong local matter. It features a farm column a report on the Iowa Press Association convention led by C C Pugh and a three column editorial page praising modern improvements in country weeklies.
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Rolfe Arrow
Iowa
The
Arrow
Iowa Press Association
C. C. Pugh
Times
Winterset Madisonfan
Morrill Company receives large opening night audience in Huron
Elizabeth Morrill Stock Company presented The Lion and the Mouse to one of the largest first night crowds in Huron. Miss Elizabeth Morrill as Shirley Rossmore received strong praise for her performance, with fourteen actors delivering polished work and notable dancing by the Dancing Bergers. The show runs three nights at the Rolfe Opera House starting February 16, 1917.
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Charles Klein
Elizabeth Morrill
Huron
One Night Stand
Shirley Rossmore
Miss Morrill
Huronite
Rolfe Opera House
Mrs Madine Keeps Family World Tied to Humboldt Visits
Mrs J R Madine of Butt Iowa spent time at her mother Mrs Jas Boater's home. Mrs O J Sheldon was a business visitor at Rolfe. Conlee Hoag called from Humboldt last Saturday. Burge Hammond traveled to Grove Tuesday for band rehearsal.
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J. R
Madine
Butt
Iowa
Mra
Jas
O. J. Sheldon
Rolfe
Conlee Hoag
Local election results and social gathering notes
Monday school election chose Ivan Godden as director and O J Sheldon as treasurer with low turnout. Mesdames Wallace and Dayton served as Rolfe callers. A Friday dinner at Mr and Mrs Q J Sheldon featured jonquils and Somerset card games with Mrs Ivan Dayton and W D Clow winning. Florence Trick provided the catering for the event.
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Q. J. Sheldon
Somerset
Ivan Dayton
W. D. Clow
Florence Trick
Consolidated Schools
Anniversary party marks Sheldon nuptials with kind wishes
The eight anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon featured a two course supper served after games. Amberola music accompanied guests as they arrived and during refreshments. Many neighbors offered warm wishes as attendees departed at midnight. Residents report frequent house changes with several moving arrangements among locals.
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Sheldon
Jake Long
Roy Ellsworth
Otto Woods
Geo. Smith
Hunter House
M. O. Weaver
Merle
A. W. Kellogg
Post Office
B. A. Burris
Dr. Gaffey
F. Hall
Sam Olson
Axel Anderson
Ole Knutson
Blanche Sherman
Chas
Loyrien
Jaurens
Chris Brandhoy
Des Moines
Threshermans
Alien Coffin
Vernon
Mystery Prof Wiesly Visits Gilmore City for Game Reservation
A fragment records Professor Wiesly traveling to Gilmore City last Friday to reserve a basketball game. Also noted are local notes on property development, a recurring death mention, and an eggs price drop tied to roosters in poultry yards.
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A. Wiesly
Gilmore City
Villa
Iowa News in Brief from 1910s Record Highs and Local Wonders
Officers of the Iowa national guard are alerted to a possible car mobilization. James Lea of Glidden collapses dead at a hotel dining room. Atlantic plans a spring packing plant financed locally with operation by April. Ruth Hart, ex Coun cil Bluffs, enlists as ambulance driver for Salon ki. Harvey of Perry elected president of the National Outdoor Showman's association. State board renews a contract for fourteen institutions totaling 8 220 barrels of flour at 68241 85 dollars. Jefferson reports a population of 3268 with 228 gain since 1915. Grinnell canned beans project to start in ten days with new machinery. Greene Electric Light and Power blasts 3 1/2 inch ice to protect the dam. Sioux City naturalization rush upon Cudahy Packing plant workers. Milo Scott reports top coal miner earnings near 140 dollars 38 cents in ten days. Webster City Elks sponsor reception for Company C and Second regiment band after Des Moines discharge. Iowa dairy value reported at 845 04305 dollars with statewide dairy train program. Newton extension survey finds 176 clubs in a town of 5800. Hindu professor Sudhindra Rose naturalizes in Iowa after white race proof. Story county to vote April 16 on 75 000 bond for county home and infirmary replaced by fire. Boone county fire kills one woman and three men. Three road bills defeated by 54 54 tie votes. Parole granted to Grundy Center monument maker A Boggs. possible pardon after a year. Iowa City voters reject commission form of government by 747 to 699. Four years earlier the measure also failed.
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Iowa National Guard
Iowa
James Lea
Glidden
Atlantic
Ruth Hart
Council Bluffs
Salon
Allies
France
R. M. Harvey
Perry
National
Hagenbeck
State Board of Control
Des Moines
Commercial Club of
Jefferson
Grinnell Canning Company
California
Electric Light and Power Company
Greene
Shell Rock
Sioux City
Cudahy
Milo Scott
Melcher
Charles H. Scott
Appanoose County
Webster City
Elks
Second Iowa Infantry
State Dairy Association
Newton
Bessie McClennahan
Extension Department
The
State University
Sudhindra Rose
University of Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Boone County Poor House
Johnston-Pitt
Larson-Shortess
A. Boggs
Grundy Center Monument
Morrison Bank
Waterloo
Parole Board
Iowa City
Commission
Shallow Water excursion notice from Northwestern District
Excursion to the Shallow Water organized by the Northwestern District on March 20 invites attendees. The notice mentions calf pocketbooks and comments on ascent to top positions, reflecting local dialogue.
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Oi Mar
A. Carroll
Food Prices of 1917 and the War Gap
The article warns that food costs will stay high for at least a year with war looming. It questions seed costs for planting, high potato and cotton prices, and the risk of reduced food crops from southern farmers chasing cotton profits. It urges greater farm production to balance supply and demand.
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Agricultural Papers
Agricultural Department
And The Women Too War Message
The passage asserts women will mobilize for national service in wartime, praising their readiness to work in hospitals or other aiding roles. It emphasizes universal female willingness across the country and foresees decisive participation when needed.
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W. Peterson
J. A. Carroll & Son
Green Colonial Furnace
Dick Bollard
Congregational Meeting
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Brinkman
Ray Ferguson
Arthur Vaughn
Board of
W. 8. Watson
C. L. Gunderson
Seed Growers’ Directory
the Country Press
Morrill Company
Grand Theatre
Wake Rem Co
Sas
Esas
Wallace
L. L. Buck
Humboldt
T.L. Buck
Floyd McCreary
Rock Rapids
J. R. Madison
Eagle Grove
Ivan Godden
H. P. Schoonover
Minnesota
Willmar
Anderson Land Company
Minn
Welch
Geo. R. Cook
Brighten
Tiffany
H. F. McGowan
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