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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
4
The ety fathers weigh a $100 business tax as legitimate livery firms lose customers to rivals. The article notes opposition but frames the tax as protection for established livery operators amid friction with competing transport services.
Notice announces free meat delivery across town starting next Monday with orders due by 8 o clock. Delivery hours are 7 to 9 AM and customers can request roasts and other meats for dinner from Marple and Moore.
We extend our sincere thanks to all who kindly aided during the illness and passing of our daughter and sister. Gratitude to those who contributed, offered assistance, and provided transportation. Mr and Mrs H Whitmarsh and son Leonard appreciate every favor.
Roite residents report astonishing results from Adler ka, a preparation of buckthorn bark and glycerine that cleanses the bowels. The one spoonful is claimed to relieve constipation and bloating within minutes, with benefits said to apply to appendicitis in some cases.
The snippet quotes P T Barnum advising spending on advertising to outtalk competitors and reach vast audiences. It contrasts the talking advantage of advertisers with the caution that unadvertised businesses fall behind, urging readers to trade with those who advertise.
An old pine tar honey health ad touts Pine Forest aromas as clearing head and throat mucous. The antiseptic remedy claims vigor and invites readers to buy at druggists for 26 cents.
Members of the faculty arranged for printing to advertise a play titled A Southern Cinderella. The show will be staged by the school faculty at the Osiones opera house on May 5 and at the West Bend opera house on May 27. The performance is described as a good one.
G C Grove Wr Grove promotes Nugent s B a massive Percheron over 2100 pounds formerly owned by Mr Olerich. Seasoned at the Grove barn in Plover. Zimmerman advertises Captain 6027 a four year old Percheron about 1800 pounds a fine breeder at Chris Zimmerman s Hvery barn Rolfe and Willis Zimmerman to manage Colts noted as good.
Mrs. C. Tanner of Wabash Ind praises Chamberlain's Liniment as best for lame back and sprains and notes long use by her family. The ad claims the preparation relieves pain and soreness and offers 14 and 60 cent bottles for sale by all dealers.
By mayoral authority and Board of Health instructions the town of Rolfe Iowa requires removal of manure garbage and refuse from streets and alleys before May 16 with city removal at cost to the property. Outside closets must be repaired exposed to flies under penalty of prosecution and future action. Attest: J A Carroll mayor Marion Pator clerk. Sick Headache Mrs A Luckie East Rochester NY credited Chamberlain's Tablets for relief and recovery. Ad for sale.
Misses Butler and Norton visited Fort Dodge last Saturday. May breakfast invitation issued for next Saturday morning for Senior Class and Faculty. Eighth Grade debate on women’s suffrage with judges awarding the affirmative. Reading Class gathered botanical specimens beside Pilot Creek. May Day party hosted by Miss Martha Gunderson with dinner games music and a May basket hunt. Lower grades presenting operetta Florinds during commencement week. measles reported in some children. Traveling camera crews photographed the grades earlier in the week. Visitors Mrs. C. B. Boyce and Mrs. W. S. Allen noted. Seniors practicing orations each afternoon. Juniors hosted a lawn party at Miss Norma Thornton’s Friday with bonfire and snacks. Pocahontas game forfeited to Pocahontas. Rolfe won 7 6. Olympian Society closing program set for Friday May 14 featuring papers readings and a debate on college education for the average boy.
Scotty the McEwen family dog was killed Wednesday afternoon when a Ford loaded with seed corn struck him as he crossed the street with Too White nearby. Witnesses state W. P. Wheeler could not stop in time while Mr. White and Mr. Doyle absolve Wheeler of blame. The town mourns a loyal, well cared for dog known for sheltering friends and performing tricks taught by J. B. Lothian.
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