Brooks Family News and Local Visits in Rolfe Area
Respected resident Richard Brooks lies ill prompting son Will Brooks of Montana to travel home. Helen Mather of Rolfe visits family in town. Bar Hock and family host F Caywood visit. Milan Sharp visits Milan Jr. in Rolfe. Ray Zeck family spend Sunday with Bradgate friends. Roy Adamp and Rex Rey buy Fords joining local auto owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will’ Brooks
Montana
Richard Brooks
Helen Mather
Rolfe
Clyde Kelsey
Bar Hock
Rutland
F. F. Caywood
Milan
Sharp
Albert Hemerson
D. R. Benge
North Dakota
Mamie Marchant
Des Moines College
Anna Jensen
Eugene Corzette
Baby
Sterling, Ill
Erie Wilder
Humboldt
Nellie Atherton
Frank
Clarence Lee
Albert Lea
Lake Mills
Minnesota
Alex Coffin
Des Moines
Earl Hock
Frank Caywood
Milan Sharp
Milan Jr
Ray Zeck
Om Brooks
R. Brooks
Simon Thorsen
Ottosen
Hugh McCreary
Dr. Staggs
Bradgate
Rolfe Local Notes Highlight Visits and Weddings
Local residents make short trips between Rolfe and Mason City Humboldt and other towns. Randall Melson attends his aunt's death in Mason City while Carl Cook and Vincie Marchant wed in Fort Dodge with Mamie and Frank Marchant as witnesses. The Danish lodge, embroidery club, and several townspeople are noted for visits and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inga Peterson
Rolfe
Walter Hall
Randall Melson
Mason City
O.R. Ellefson
Anna Norton
Jack Henderson
Jas. Conoly
Laurens
Stephen Nelson
Axel Nelson
Iowa Falls
Henry Stone
Humboldt
Ole Sheldon
Geo. Jennings
Boone
Fort Dodge
Nick Sorensen
Rutland
F. F. Caywood
McCreary Hall
Elmer Jarvis
Chas. Tilton
Eugene Avery
Auburn
Ladies’ Embroidery Club
John Logan
Earl Pease
G. W
Josh Melson
Carl Cook
Vincie Marchant
Mamie
Frank Marchant
Mr. Cook
Miss Vincie
Mrs. Cook
Chas. Nichols
James Bradbury
Hardy
Don Preble
Rolfe and Gilmore City Notes Mix of Visit and Events
A rural town column lists visits by Mrs. Hemerson D. R. Benge and others to Rolfe and nearby areas. It notes trips to Des Moines Lake Mills Albert Lea and Minnesota, illnesses and recoveries, local entertainment planned by Elias Day and a Gilbert handicap shoot with Haines and McCreary. The report mentions births, runaway incident, and community gatherings including St Patrick dance and a Glee Club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Dickey
Sioux City
Elias Day
Rolfe
Ivan Godden
Cedar Falls
Gunnerson
Laurens
Wm. Cavanaugh
Gilmore City
John Day
Bradgate Friends
W. S. Wallace
Simon Thorson
Ottoson
Mallard
Morningside College Glee Club
Opera House
Max England
Webster City
Morrison
A. F. Bridger
Richland
L. R. Sidmore
Matt Hood
Pioneer
Henry Davis
Roy
Laverne
Iowa
Elias ‘Day
Hansen
Anton Williams
Geo. Bonnie
W.A. Spence
Frank Bach
Chas, Biglow
Canada
Fred Brown
Anna Condon
Palmer
Ed Kirby
Peter Naeve
Panhandle
Pete
Beauty Chorus Girls
Fred Gilbert
Handsome Gilbert
Dupont Powder Co
R. Haines
F. McCreary
Haines
R. Hemmerson
A. Hemerson
Rev. Ellefson
WMustrated Booklets and Full Taato Inquiry
A fragmented note discusses illustrated booklets and full taato materials, mentioning unclear references and an inquiry into availability or relation between the items. No concrete names or dates are legible.
Eye Strain Cure Offered for Widespread Symptoms
Advertiser claims widespread eye strain causes headaches dizziness and nervous fatigue and offers to fit glasses to relieve symptoms. Claims cross eyes corrected and cures for eye ear nose and throat diseases with perfectly fitted glasses. Call for an appointment.
Napoleon Promotes Dying Lieutenant to Captain at Friedland
A young lieutenant in Napoleons army lay mortally wounded at Friedland on June 14 1807. Emperor Napoleon learned the mans wish to become a captain before dying and promoted him instantly saving his life. He later rose to general and survived beyond Waterloo by over seventy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedland
Leutenant
Napoeon
Waterloo
At the Telephone
A compact circular telephone index slips over the mouthpiece of the instrument. Green leather flaps radiate from the center and reveal wedge shaped sections where numbers are written. The device requires unscrewing the mouthpiece for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Glass of salts supposed kidney aid
A vintage remedy claims meat increases uric acid harming kidneys. It advises four ounces of rad salts dissolved in water before breakfast to flush acids, relieve kidney and bladder issues, and mentions a grape lemon lithia formula.
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BAS, Ouse
D. M. Clow
Lowa
Melson & Dickey, Props
Hi P. Schoonover & Co
Bradgate, Iowa
Haynes
Chicago & North Western
Overland Limited
Chicago
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
A. H. Weber
Des Molines
Clifford Rolfe
Low A
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