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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
8
Editorial urges wealthy citizens to strong arm growth through collective effort. Barber argues communities prosper when leaders rally behind progress, urging readers to push now or risk stagnation as neighboring towns surge ahead.
In Hereford Times details a domestic servant found guilty of killing her newborn and sentenced to six months. Mrs Davis, wife of Rev G H Davis, rose to protest claiming men share responsibility, was removed, and the judge barred her entry while she declared I protest as a woman and a mother. The event highlights gender questions in legal punishment.
A veteran German surgeon selected five nurses to serve in the wounded wards after 15 volunteers stepped forward only for the officers’ division. The five remaining in the initial line were chosen for front line sanitary duties. Roosevelt anecdote notes a playful boat name formed from six daughters.
The piece recalls Queen Victoria as an earnest Bible student and notes revived religious interest during wartime. Soldiers receive Bibles with guidance from generals while home churches fill, and a pocket Testament Victoria gave to Lord Gower features her favorite verses I Corinthians 13:4 and 8.
George W. Perkins mocks critics who see octopuses in trusts at dinner. A wife cross questions a husband after the banquet, prompting a sharp exchange about sobriety and who was truly sober at the event.
The text notes a sharp rise in deaths from diseases of the heart kidneys and blood vessels with a figure around 170 000 for 1914, signaling growing mortality from circulatory and related conditions.
Mrs A L Luckie of East Rochester New York reports relief from sickness headache and despondency caused by stomach weakness after using Chamberlains Tablets She says they are pleasant mild and effective and restored her health in a few weeks Also mentions Cobbs Shoe Sale at Rolfe and appeals to vote in Ford Automobile Contest signed Marion Bruce.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief. It claims a small nasal application clears nasal passages, relieves headache and nasal discharge, and restores easy breathing within moments.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors Iowa will contract cement supply by car loads for 1915 at any railroad point in the county. Minimum five car loads. Bidders must name brands and offer basement delivery or storage. Bids due in the County Auditor office Pocahontas by May 26 1915. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. L ODonnell County Auditor.
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