03 May 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
A voiced piece critiques conscription and war profits, questions why capitalists favor conflict, and rails against taxation. It notes moldy rural land in Rolfe, Iowa, mocks the idea of a rich man's war, and riffs on weather, liquor imports, and German Americans in a satirical late spring mood.
A long, opinionated piece argues for universal female suffrage as a step forward after World War I. It discusses conscription, government duty, prices, and the need for national production, urging everyone, including farmers and bankers, to contribute to the war effort and food security. It highlights the man behind the plow as a patriot equal to the man behind the gun.
Be amiable and cheerful and you are likely to be happy and contented. Constipation makes happiness hard. Take Chamberlain's Tablets to move the bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion. For sale by dealers.
Unclear text describes a cold and bodily enzymes, mentioning rennin and drainage of energy. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent events, names, places, or dates to anchor a complete news item.
A report states Mr and Mrs Brackett attended Masonry dedicatory exercises in Ames when a railroad accident occurred. Shinners were present with the Bracketts. The injury to a man described as badly hurt is serious but not fatal, with confusion over the accident’s exact cause. The automobile involved was completely wrecked.
Seventy five high school boys in Iowa City await calls from as many farmers to work on county farms to boost production for the year. The Rotary club and Commercial club sponsor the plan with board of education backing, allowing enlistees to earn school credit toward finishing the year. Postmasters Convention Called Off Ft Dodge
Des Moines reports Iowa's twelve Red Cross chapters plan a state campaign to boost membership. National officers say Iowa could lead in members with 38 cities capable of supporting chapters. The drive aims to strengthen disaster relief and community work across the state.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Independent Consolidated School District Des Moines Township Pocahontas Iowa for general building and for heating plumbing and ventilating work. Bids due May 22 1917 at 2 p.m. Plan details from architect H C Hardy Estherville Iowa. Bond five percent required with each bid.
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