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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1916
Page
2
In home territory yearly in advance rates listed with extra copies priced at 1.59 dollars and small cent figures. The fragmentary OCR notes include c and 12 and 26 cent indicators. The text presents a pricing table style without full context or dates.
Fragment of a local column discusses rural mail routes, consolidation plans, and potential impacts on carriers and residents. It notes Rolfe and Pocahontas Gilmore City route changes, promotes home trading, and urges church advertising and local printing services. The piece lampoons political manipulation and praises community self reliance.
Advertises Blue Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic remedy for head colds and catarrh. Claims to open nostrils and relieve stuffed head by applying a small amount into the nostrils for instant relief and clearer breathing. Describes soothing swollen mucous membranes and ending headaches and nasal discomfort.
Adv promises instant relief from neuralgia rheumatism lumbago neuritis toothache sprains bruises sore stiff muscles by delivering fresh blood to the sore spot and dissolving congestion. Contains 260 and 60c and 1 bottle about six 25c sizes.
A local remark claims Mr Cosson is a candidate for creane and unfairly taking credit for actions he did not perform. A Cosson headquarters circular is cited as asserting these disputed points and prompting political support on a false foundation.
The author of the Cosson or Byers laws is presented with a claim that Cosson authored key reforms. The excerpt cites the 1910 Attorney General report by H. W. Byers, noting Cosson as father of the Removal Bill and the Red Light Law and defining duties for county attorneys and sheriffs. It calls readers to consult the records.
In a former biennial report Byers urged legislature to amend criminal enforcement laws targeting saloons gambling houses and houses of ill fame. He proposed governor removal power for officials, reorganization of the Attorney General's department, and higher salaries. Four drafting bills were directed to empower sheriffs, county attorneys, reorganize AG department, and allow gubernatorial removal for misfeasance. Senator George Cosson aided by introducing these measures in the senate where they passed with some changes.
The writer urges readers to verify records at the State Historical Department about 1909 1910 credit for reform laws and criticizes Cosson for seeking sole authorship. They cite the red light laws and the Thirty Sixth General Assembly journal and claim bootlegging worsens under anti-cigarette law while calling for broader state talent. Fifteen months of war referenced.
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