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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1930
Page
10
A Free Press contributor quotes a philosophy about aging and youth. It argues that age is measured by spirit not years and asserts youthfulness comes from faith hope curiosity and courage. The piece links vitality to a heart open to wonder and to messages from life and the world.
The article surveys symbols like the black ox and black cat as portents of misfortune and death, traces proverbs to the 15th century, and links ancient sacrificial places to these beliefs. It also discusses superstitions about Friday the thirteenth, thirteen American colonies, and the US flag, then shifts to Maine history and fort sites at Pemaquid. It quotes Sir Oliver Lodge on longevity and reflects on age related penalties and blessings overall.
The article recalls the Rum Quay and a vast covered Crystal Palace style building in Hyde Park built to house the Great Exhibition activities. It notes massive rum cask storage and vaults reaching waterfronts. It also references 1898 Massachusetts protection for camp meetings and the term camp meeting mile for religious gatherings mentioned in the Detroit News.
In a rain soaked New York afternoon Kitty Gay and George stroll Manhattan waterfront and into a park. They observe three well dressed children savoring apple on a stick while a transformed George recalls his poverty. He buys treats for the kids and confesses feelings for Kitty.
Havelock notes show Wm Reimers from Emmetsburg planning surgery in Ft. Dodge for appendicitis. Locals attend plays at the high school raising funds for the Athletic Association. Numerous visits, parties, and hunting trips fill weekend chatter, with Christmas stitching orders urged to Mrs H F Thomas at Rolfe.
Havelock Methodist Church lists Rev. C. L. Day as pastor with a weekly schedule including Church School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Junior League 7:00 p.m. Epworth League 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship 7:45 p.m. All are welcome to attend and consider the church their home.
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