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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
4
A speaker argues disease is not fate but a result of temperance and carelessness. He urges youths to imagine future ancestors and the impact of present choices on unborn generations. He cites Paul and ancient ideals to stress bodily and spiritual stewardship for the future.
An advertisement extols deep periscopic and peritonic lenses offering direct line of sight to the edge of the glass, claiming comfort and reduced distortion. It promotes a scientific, non guesswork method for eye examinations, fixtures for Dr. Ataggs in Waterville and Dr Heathman in Havelock, with May 18 availability. It also mentions gratis eye exams and children's eye care, plus a brief note on Electric Bitters boosting appetite and digestion.
Senator Joseph Allen leads a push to place the state office staff under civil service and install time clocks to shorten the legislature by two weeks. He argues early bill filing could start business on day one, saving two weeks for about 150 lawmakers. The retrenchment committee also supports civil service and a time clock, while a photo evidence plan for dairy and food law enforcement moves forward pending funding.
The Iowa State Teachers Federation formed at a Des Moines conference. Adele Fuchs of West Des Moines High School was elected president with officers Fletcher Mead Iowa City Emma Fordyce Cedar Rapids Josephine Burt Burlington and Mary Lucas Dubuque. Directors include O A Sheriff Davenport R K Corlett Burlington J E Marshall Council Bluffs H B Smith Dubuque S Prindley Ottumwa and Harret Solomon Keokuk. A legislative committee led by J E Marshall will back a teachers annuity law for Iowa.
Ordinance amends licensing provisions for Rolfe Iowa for 1994, governing moving picture show for hire and related occupations. It specifies annual license fee of 4100 dollars and applies to any person owning managing or operating any required focal location.
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