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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
11
Miss Florence Webb of Plover visits sister Mrs Rose Bowen this week. Mrs J W Sadler of Rolfe travels down Wednesday for a few days to see her father and mother.
The list includes W. G. Butler H. P. Schoonover June Anderson Chas Templeman W. D. Clow as part of the upcoming council meeting roster for June. The names indicate elected or appointed officials slated to participate in town governance.
Olaff Oleson of Bede visited Bradgate Tuesday. Bradgate High School pupils hosted at Peter Bradbury home Wednesday evening with varied amusements and luncheon. Fred Wilkinson of Denton Wash visiting friends locally. Lola Tilton, visiting Rolfe, returned home Wednesday. Mr Gregory of Rutland and Mr Nelson from Humboldt stopped in Wednesday. Caywood now in charge of the shop. Mr and Mrs D R Benge spent Friday at Frank Wallace home near Pioneer. Mrs Sherman visited M R Higby in Rolfe Friday. Irma Tilten and Zella Wallace shopped in Rolfe Saturday. Royal Neighbors met at I C O F hall Saturday. luncheon at Mrs Harold Lees home. Mrs Ruth Marchant and son Frank were Rolfe visitors Saturday. Ladies Aid met at Mrs A W Kellogg home. Chas Loverton and crew returned home Saturday after work at Laurens.
Dr. A M Gyle describes Americanization in Palestine with Muslims eager to learn English and adopt western ideas. Nazareth shows youth migration for fortune. Bethlehem houses built by successful emigrants for their parents. Dr Gyle notes a Californian oil drill on Sea of Galilee borders, and praises joyful pigmies and the resilient Shans resisting external influence.
The piece discusses Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa wife of Francesco del Giocondo and the enigmatic smile praised by critics like Walter Pater. It then shifts to the rise of substitutes for celluloid including acetyl cellulose and new cheap materials replacing ivory horn and wood in commercial use.
A quiet Wednesday wedding joined Miss Bessle Bowen to Mr. Robert Sayers of Humboldt at the Bowen home with Rev. O E Ellefson officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine and shadow lace, carrying bride roses. groom in black. Gifts included cut glass china and linen. They will live on a Dakota City area farm after April first.
Bradgate Methodist Church Nevada with Pastor C. E. Ellefson reports Sunday school attendance reaching 94 last Sabbath. Easter services are arranged with a morning program and an evening cantata. The official board met, no Thursday prayer meeting due to Prof. Deyoe lecture. The pastor urges attendance and church involvement.
An advertising notice promotes a March only deal for The Arrow Farm Stock and Home plus Kansas City Star and Successful Farming. It highlights a value of $2.50 for a 30 day period and invites readers to pay up to receive the reading package.
We endorse Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee if they do not improve digestion and comfort. Containing Pepsin and Bismuth they soothe the stomach, relieve heartburn, aid digestion, and promote healthy gastric function. Sold at Rexall stores only, in Rolfe Iowa by C. M. Webb. Three sizes 26c 60c and 1.00.
An advisory notice urges readers to seek expert eye assessment rather than guess if their glasses fit. It promises evaluating whether new lenses are needed, whether old frames still suit, and offers custom glasses, including children's eye care and special orders.
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