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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
1
The notice shows the county paper published in Rolfe Iowa with a 1.50 to 2.00 price and a second class mailing date of May 1910. It references the post office filing under the 1879 Act.
Fritz Norris, head of Governor Clarke's road commission, urges trimming highway widths to two rods in flat areas, returning unused land to owners, and reducing red tape to accelerate road improvements through local conditions rather than distant authorities. He notes wide roads waste land value and prioritizes actual roads over salaries.
Announcements by Robert Bruce of Rolfe seeking the representative seat and a state senate bid by Be Cunningham of Newell highlight upcoming June 1916 Republican primaries. The document also argues for gravel roads, town improvements, and citizen participation in shaping local policy.
Citizens urged to move beyond words with neighbors to concrete steps. Officials call for coordinated efforts and timely action on local issues affecting the community. The message emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and practical steps toward measurable change.
A contrast urges residents to keep streets gutters and yards clean. Warns against litter, dumped trash, and vacant lots while praising paved streets, neat paint, mowed lawns, clean back yards, sanitary school grounds, and active church and civic spirit.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a cheap home remedy to darken gray hair. It claims natural color restoration with daily use, warning it is a cosmetic product not a disease cure.
A columnist urges local farmers to form a simple Farmers' or Agricultural Club. Members would meet regularly, share practical farm knowledge, and build a community fund with nominal dues to support informative discussions and mutual benefit. Mexico, however, will not be a Belgium this trip.
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