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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
4
Paris faced a flood of homeless from the north as war demand squeezed housing. The Red Cross, wearing overalls, acted as diplomats and architects, converting vacant churches and unfinished hospitals into new apartments and sleeping wards. French gratitude toward the Red Cross grows as it drives reconstruction and renewed hope amid hardship.
A note states the Plover news letter did not appear this week possibly due to a late payment. The snippet hints at delinquent readers in Plover territory who might dig up funds. no specific names or dates are given.
Plover M E Church led by Reverend Glenn MH Squires lists Bible School Morning Worship Epworth League and Evening Praise with midweek prayer and choir practices at Geo Shaw home. Riverside Church holds Bible School Preaching Service and Epworth League basket social with Red Cross proceeds. The Ladies Aid met. next Sunday topic is Mother and Son. Alcoholic spirits noted as backseat to patriotism.
Allen Woodrow Hendricks born June 28 1915 died May 6 1918 at home age two years ten months eight days. Survived by parents Will and Mabel Hendricks and siblings Clyde Verna Wayne Lucile. Funeral at M H church May 8 with burial in Plover Cemetery.
A 19th century ramble argues the draft should favor men aged 31 to 21 for work, not age increases. It notes farm labor risk if conflict lasts years and calls on all capable citizens to support production while Allies rely on American industry.
C C Pugh reflects on Quaker loyalties and religious scruples against fighting. He discusses high prices for citrus, U S wartime aid to Uncle Samuel, and the Allied high command under Foch. He notes Italian morale, German false reports, and the impact of treachery on war outcomes.
The piece argues wartime waste must end and praises British salvage practices. It notes U.S. troops lacked gear and food when entering France, prompting costlier imports. It highlights Britain’s thrift, repairing boots, guns, water bottles, tents, and equipment, and employing French workers to refurbish gear, with waste minimized via a centralized salvage system.
Coquin de Geron is described as an imported bay stallion with good racing value. In his eighth year, he has proven himself a reliable breeder and has foals coming. The text highlights his color, marks, and high price potential as a rare find.
A pedigree stallion named 8 baki, owned by R. E. Dunn of Plovy Pocahontas county Iowa, registered in the Percher Stud Book of America and Stud Book No 61367. Certified by the Iowa Department of Agriculture in Des Moines after examination by Dr H Barnes on March 20 1918 and dated March 27 1914. Sale terms: $165, usual restrictions, insured cost to Ald. suck. Route No.8.
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