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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
11
An old advertisement promises a One Hundred Dollars reward for any case Hall's Family Pills fail to cure. It invites readers to send for testimonials and lists F. J. Cheney Toledo as the contact. The pills are sold by druggists in various Vic markets. The copy promotes constipation relief and urges purchase.
Ted White and Bob Ostrich tended telephone lines last Saturday. Miss Esther Smith hosted a miscellaneous shower for Abbie Anderson awaiting marriage to A B Oleson of Alta. Rev Looney preached at the Baptist church. Several residents moved, visited, or returned from trips to Des Moines Rochester and Montana.
A fragment discusses indigestion causing despondency and cites hopeful words from a broadcast or publication. It hints at a personal struggle with eating and suggests encouragement themes. The excerpt mentions a long-ago remedy or message intended to uplift.
The column lists numerous visits and events in Bradgate and nearby towns. People from Rolfe Des Moines Humboldt Eagle Grove Fort Dodge and Gilmore City are mentioned with attendees at church meetings plays hospital visits and school events. Illnesses include tonsillitis and a graft of eye injury with ongoing care at Mayo Rochester.
The Embroidery Club invites ladies to a social at McCreary hall on Monday evening November 23. Proceeds fund new apparatus for the school grounds. Each attendee should bring a dish for two. coffee will be served at five. Everyone is invited to attend and support a good cause.
The Embroidery Club enjoyed a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Ole Sheldon’s home with a business session followed by literary contests. Four members answered all questions correctly triggering a straw-draw for a prize won by Mrs. John Logan. A Yellow and White themed dining room featured a delicious menu and yellow chrysanthemums. Guest Miss Amy Lancaster of Whittemore attended.
Attention pupils. The final spelling contest will close the Farmers Institute on Friday evening December 8. Township contests follow December 9 in the afternoon at announced locations. Prepare for a great contest. Grace D. Bradshaw, County Superintendent.
A notice explains hoof and mouth disease as a highly contagious animal illness caused by a virus, with symptoms in livestock and potential milk transmission to humans. It urges destruction of infected animals and notes minimal human danger, followed by a Christmas giving appeal to support church funds.
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