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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
11
A two story frame building and a stock of goods at Mike Clemens store near North Washington are burned to ruins. The loss is about 15 000 with only partial insurance. A total loss for Clemens.
The First National Bank of Corning failed to open after a depositor run, about 50000 dollars withdrawn. Controller of the Currency ordered its closure, W. W. Smith of St Louis as bank examiner, in charge. President R. R. Newcomb and cashier R. Newcomb claim all claims will be paid. Capital 100000, deposits 200000, resources 50000. Rumors of poor condition followed extended examiner presence. cashier insists resources are ample as runs continued.
Sioux City officials warn federal grand jury may report at the May court term. If not convened promptly, jurors threaten to act without call and return indictments against officials tied to the alleged national plumbers' trust, despite department wishes.
An advertisement extols TIZ as a magical foot remedy that extracts poisons and relieves burning tired and swollen feet. It promises no more pain, tight shoes, or limping and urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at drug or department stores for relief.
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and for years was deemed incurable. Doctors feared local treatments alone could not cure Catarrh, which is now proven constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Cure, made by Fay de Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio, is touted as the only rational cure on the market, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
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