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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
6
Fragmented OCR passage discusses communal responsibility and the idea that individual wealth derives from environment and collective support rather than sole personal effort. It argues that most wealth results from the community and surrounding population rather than isolated exertion.
An editorial urges compulsory schooling to raise literacy nationwide. It argues ignorance breeds crime and treason, and that universal education is key to national strength and informed citizenry. It compares education to national preparedness and stresses enlightenment as society’s solution.
Fragmentary text hints at a column or satire with scattered lines about elections, domestic betting, November in Europe, and miscellaneous images including animals. The garbled phrases imply a humorous or editorial piece reflecting social commentary and disorder. No cohesive event or identifiable names emerge in readable form.
John Syjeda suffered severe injuries while helping move a windmill tower on Charles Lewis’s farm. He climbed the tower to tie ropes. the structure fell, he jumped but was caught, breaking a leg in several places and tearing skin on his face. He was taken to Dr Parker's office and is expected to be laid up for some time. The Pocahontas Record notes the near miracle of his survival and his friends’ sympathy.
Tax rates for towns Fonda Gilmore City Havelock Laurens Palmer Plover Pocahontas Pathegees hoacydel Tucks Warina listed with figures. The excerpt ends with political commentary on rural press influence and candidate appeals to rural voters.
H. R. Lemen, manager of the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa, appeals readers to support the 34 year old charity facing rising living costs and a growing resident roll of 270 homeless boys and girls. He notes shortages of winter supplies and staple foods like potatoes and flour, urging donations to meet higher expenses and keep pace with need.
A warning that lingering colds weaken the system and invite chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. Advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, affordable cure, claiming thousands rely on it and it never disappoints. Only 25c and available everywhere.
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