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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
3
A vivid, nostalgic propaganda-like blurb promotes a circus feature named The Goat and The toast. It likens a strong performer to a hurricane and recalls childhood circus visits. Flo is mentioned juggling life and limb in a daring act, while a girl is saved from peril as part of the show.
Local notes from Havelock and nearby towns recount visits, travel, and family news. residents like Suthern, Bob, Mee Leslie Reece and others are mentioned along with weekly travel to Des Moines, Laurens, Humboldt, and Pocahontas. A severe wind storm damaged several small structures and rooves, while community activities include a Woman's Club gathering and public notices.
BRADGATE BREEZES Mrs. Jack Tackaberry of Carroll visits sister Mrs. F F Caywood and family. Smallpox quarantine hits Wait Wallace's restaurant with Walt as patient. Rolfe doctor Dr Wilson and Humboldt visitors Frank Doe call on town. Mrs. Glenn Wallace visits Ellsworth Iowa. Mrs A Hoag returns to Humboldt after time with son Will and family. Walter Turley Sr visits Rolfe. Mrs John Logan in Des Moines this week. Leslie Olsen of Alfa visits brother A E Olsen and family. Bert and Mrs Sayers of Humboldt visit Bowen parents. Nellie Bowen returns from Humboldt trip. Olea Holden resigns central office post. Nina Smith to succeed, Josephine Templeman assistant. H McCaully of Humboldt on town business. Olga Holden and Guy Smith wed in Fort Dodge. home in Humboldt after April 1. George Smith and Florence Norton depart for Aberdeen SD to visit daughter Mrs Norton. Royal Neighbors hold Saturday social, net about 25 pounds.
The town caucus met in the hall over the drug store Monday evening with almost all voters present. A first ticket for mayor and other posts was rejected by some as unsatisfactory, leading to an independent slate. The independent ticket listed Walter Turley Sr as mayor and others for assessor treasurer and council seats. The county attorney said both tickets violated Iowa rules and all filings should have occurred fifteen days before election on March 29. The piece closes with an aphorism about fortune and a note on Prince of Wales mail and local chivalry remarks.
Some men argue luck is against them yet their own indecision and inability to cope with ordinary obstacles of life drive their misfortune.
Iowa Pocahontas County holds a special election on April 1920 to decide erecting a new courthouse and borrowing 400000 dollars. Voters will vote on a three mill property tax levy to repay bonds and interest, with polls open 8 am to 7 pm at designated precincts.
Farmers praise the U S Bootee a water tight lace rubber shoe ideal for daily farm use in wet and muddy conditions. The lightweight leather shoe alternative combines dry comfort with rugged practicality for exposed outdoor work.
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