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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
6
The piece notes declamatory pupils organizing elections and contests this year. Donald Hansell has missed days due to a basketball accident causing a torn small bone in the vocal apparatus while practicing. Boys return home with homemade candy. Mr Claus visited Sioux Rapids to see his ill father. Juniors and Freshmen hold a Backwards Party and a City Park picnic respectively.
Pocahontas County Farm Bureau with Iowa State College specialist C W McDonald will hold meat slaughtering cutting and curing demonstrations November 6 7 and 8 in Powhatan Rolfe and Lake townships. County Agent Geo M Hilton urges farmers to attend bring knives and overalls and participate. A candidate for county recorder Rose McCormick is endorsed with a local election on November 1.
Edsel B. Ford president of the Ford Motor Co announces a general price reduction of 50 000 dollars on Model T cars and the Ford truck effective Oct 17. He cites increased business volume and ownership of raw material sources as factors in lowering costs while maintaining quality and accessibility. Production in 1922 exceeded one million with a daily output above 5 000 vehicles.
Bradgate gatherings as Mr and Mrs J Long and family relocate to Cedar Rapids. Weynauchs and daughters attend a Des Moines teachers meeting. Tillie Hansen shops in Fort Dodge. Mrs J W Tilton retires in Charles City after visiting daughter. Progress Club hosts a lap luncheon. Shoppers in Fort Dodge include John Anderson A I Olsen Nels Smith Nina. Phillips Jr moves into new upper rooms in Hanford building. Pederson Ellefson Hoganson visit Fort Dodge. Woods visit from Clear Lake with son Clifford staying longer. McCrearys visit from Alcester. Green family from Storm Lake visit Clyde Kelsey. Dan ONeill visits Ames. Eunice Smith returns from Humboldt trip.
Little Miss Naomi Seth, daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Seth of Pocahontas, is the highest scoring girl in Pocahontas County with a score of 96.5. The county is proud of the babe and wishes her health and happiness for many years.
The Inside of the Cup, a Paramount film adaptation of the Winston Churchill novel, will be shown next Monday evening at The Scenic Theatre Rolfe under the Civic Improvement Department of the Rolfe Woman's Club. The Cosmopolitan photoplay is described as one of the season’s most massive productions.
Fred M. Hudson, the Pocahontas county attorney, is highlighted as the state’s youngest in the role after two years in office. He was admitted to the bar in 1919, took office January 1, 1921, and from 48 docketed cases has secured 40 convictions totaling 9 480 dollars in fines.
A string of old sayings notes riding expenses to avoid early arrival. It warns against meddling in marital disputes and bets on a costly but easier path to wealth. It also urges gratitude to Congress for enacting the prohibition law and hints at changing fortunes.
County Auditor C. W. Gilchrist seeks another term praising his conduct of office as highly satisfactory and urging voters to re elect him. He is the incumbent and the article endorses continued leadership.
Bertha Bowers, incumbent and Democratic candidate, seeks renomination for county treasurer. Her record highlights her service and focus on fiscal management and public accounting.
State Senator F C Gilchrist of Laurens is a veteran attorney and former representative seeking re election to the 59th District seat. Chas Jarvill of Laurens seeks his first term as Second District Supervisor, described as highly qualified to serve.
P. B. Thompson, the present incumbent, thoroughly understands the Clerk's office. He asserts records under his care will continue to be properly maintained as in the past.
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