23 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
1
The text notes second class mail designation for Rolfe town’s post office and references the 1879 act. It indicates printing and mailing procedures tied to a May 1 1910 filing date and classification.
The column argues prohibition is not the issue and discusses liquor buying, women voters in East Dubuque, and political contests. It notes candidate E. H. Cunningham for state senator, county race chatter, primary timing, and local town concerns about hotels and business investment. The piece cites U S troops in Mexico and war tensions, plus Rolfe’s community efforts and chautauqua.
Robert Bruce of Rolfe Iowa announces his candidacy for the office of representative from Pocahontas county Iowa subject to the decision of the republican voters at the June 1916 primaries He asserts his services merit support from the party voters.
E H Cunningham of Newell Iowa declares candidacy for State Senator from the Fiftieth District on the Republican ticket to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Hon J H Allen. He asks for support ahead of the June primary.
An old time remedy, Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, is advertised as restoring gray hair to its natural dark color. The ad claims easy use with a comb or brush and a single night to show results, and notes the product is a beauty aid, not a cure or medical treatment. It also includes a political note urging public participation in school house improvement questions.
The Rolfe community debates school funding with emphasis on equal access to education and the value of a local high school. Editorials hint at senatorial possibilities, favor Howard S. Van Alstine, and urge better roads and livestock improvement as local priorities.
A thoughtful piece extols lodge membership as a source of comradeship and practical aid. It argues that legitimate lodges provide relief in distress, bedside cheer during illness, and family support, while promoting brotherhood rooted in biblical teachings and personal improvement through regular meeting attendance.
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