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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
11
Rev C E Ellefson preached a sermon on education at Bradgate Methodist Church last Sunday. Men invited to choir practice Friday evening and to the Sunday song service led by the men. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday night as Humboldt County Ministerial Association met nearby.
The basket social at McCreary hall drew a large crowd and raised about $40 for the High School Athletic Association. Local notices include marriages, engagements, and visits among residents such as Lola Tilton and Laurence Meech planning to live in Rolfe, with many trips and calls between Rolfe, Humboldt, Estherville, and nearby towns.
Reports from Humboldt county mention Eugene Corzette and Walter Wallace visiting relatives, Miss Martha Oleson traveling to Ellsworth, and the Crow and Coffin families returning from trips. Social calls abound with Hoveland, Turley, Adams, Tilton, Smith, and others stopping by. The Humboldt ministers meeting, May 10, featured an inspiring program and refreshments. The paper notes an April 15 1915 price of 1.50 per year and mentions local business activity and sermons by Rev. Glenn Squires.
A promotional note advises using Hamburg Brust Tea bought from a pharmacy. Steep a tablespoonful in boiling water, strain, and drink a teacupful several times daily. Claims to relieve congestion by opening pores, loosen bowels, and drive a cold from the system. Describes the remedy as inexpensive, safe, and vegetable.
Sore backs stiff joints and rheumatic pain get relief with a 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs O71. Rub a small amount into the affected area and soreness may ease as the product soothes.
Mrs. Leon Malcolm lay ill last week while Mesdames Bradbury and Godden visited Estherville. Leon Malcolm and Herbert Benger are the latest automobile bag victims, both buying Fords to ease the sting. Cobbs Shoe Sale at Rolfe appeals for shoppers. vote for The Arrow man in the Ford Automobile Contest.
A dialogue centers on a $10 wager between Crimsonbeak and Yeast-I about identifying a snake seen last summer. The exchange questions fairness given one participant’s heavy drinking, suggesting the bet may exploit the brother’s condition.
In a theater scene a husband asks his wife if she noticed a strikingly dressed woman in the lobby. She dismisses the sight as unremarkable describing the woman's garish makeup, gold teeth, furs, torn gloves, and a made over outfit. The exchange ends with the wife claiming she did not notice.
A family living eight months in a house tells their landlord they plan to leave after discovering the tub lacks a faucet. The joke riff follows about travel and attire as others react to the odd complaint and a nearby boat reference.
Mrs Dixon recalls her husband’s grumbling only when guests are present, noting that his complaints increase during social visits. The exchange highlights domestic humor and relational dynamics in a lighthearted domestic vignette.
A collage of quips and sketches on fortune fate and procrastination. Dialogues pit a prim Milas Fortune against flashy tricks and a postal delay fuels a comic exchange about service.
Miss Matt Sennett assists in The Hub store this week. The Breckwald theatre has new manager Mr. Sutton in charge. N Kayser leaves for Emory on business. Mrs. Lamphere visits from Fort Dodge. Mrs. Jane Sadler from South Dakota near illness of mother Mrs. Leahy. Glee Club concert drew a large crowd. Mrs. A Geerling from Milwaukee visiting. Mrs. Robert Hauck of South Dakota called by mother’s illness. Local young folks surprise Frank Kaiser with games and luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Leahy motor to Fort Dodge for sights. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gill of Dover N J visiting Dr Hambley family. Levi Hammersley finishes Des Moines college work and returns home. Mrs. K Hammel ill at home. Mr. Murdock builds a residence near the Catholic church.
Mrs. C Tanner of Wabash Indiana says Chamberlain's Liniment is the best for lame back and sprains. The ad touts the preparation as especially for rheumatism and related pains and notes its popularity among people familiar with its qualities.
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