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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
4
An ad touts a home brew using garden sage, sulphur, and alcohol to darken gray hair, stop dandruff, and curb itching. It promotes Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphas Hair Remedy sold 50 cents a bottle at drug stores and claims easy, even results without stain or mess.
A collection of local notices reports Miss Ivis Helvig and others traveling to Fort Dodge Rolfe Estherville and Waterloo Columbus area gatherings and social calls including visits from families Heathman Hess Grove and Mulvaney. Royal Neighbors and Ladies Aid announce meetings in October with plans for a bazaar. Martin Helvig is seriously ill.
Joseph Soucek a Plover butcher bound over to the grand jury for cattle theft has fled, Sheriff Noah issues wanted cards with his likeness hoping to locate him. Farmers reported cattle missing near Plover and suspicions centered on Soucek, who vanished before trial.
Local residents push upgrades with steam and hot water heating plans. J M Bush reports numerous improvements from Fred Hecker’s country residence to Meredith and Heathman store rooms. Senator Joe Allen to speak on local issues Monday evening October 12th.
Mrs. Esther Baker of Spencerport New York writes that Chamberlain’s Tablets cured her of bilious attacks sick headaches and a tired feeling. She used several bottles and says they buttoned up her whole system. For sale by all dealers.
Fort Dodge visitors and Pikertown residents are featured in a roundup of social calls. The piece notes church services, a 14 by 82 hog house built with hollow brick, a Friday dance at O J Cruickshank's, and upcoming talks by Murl McDonald of the Pocahontas County Y M C A. It ends with a promotion for Arrow farm sale publicity.
Thousands suffer eye strain with multiple symptoms like headaches neck pain and dizziness. The text claims improper glasses cause the problem and offers a remedy by visiting the speaker, who presents it as a specialty service.
Laurens and surrounding towns show a flurry of visits and travel with Mrs W A Goodchild in Laurens for dental work. Visitors include Mrs Rovart of South Dakota Mrs Willey and children at Humboldt Mrs Onnen Rolfe and Miss Mae Brady Laurens. Local residents journey to Fort Dodge Des Moines and Illinois and return with news of health and family gatherings.
The article notes residents from Rolfe and nearby areas including Havelock plan to attend a public discussion on political issues Tuesday evening October 6. It mentions Dr. Staggs the eye specialist will visit Dr Heathman’s office Monday afternoon from 2 to 6 to examine eyes for glasses.
Mrs Knight visits son Merril Knight in the city then returns to Alta Iowa. Mrs A Herrick spends Sunday with friends in Fort Dodge. Miss Rose McCormickVacation with sister Elizabeth returns to Pocahontas. John Loftug buys the Maxw ell from Carl Himrod. Mr Himrod plans to move to California. L A Sidmore ships household goods to Gilmore from Fremont and will occupy Harmon Kennedy residence. Will Brown of Rutland ill with typhoid fever. Miss Cora Lighter moves stock into new building north of Exchange bank. A social dance at Breckwald theatre Wednesday October 7 with Ideal Ladies Orchestra Estherville. BE Wagner family moves into Richard Mullen residence. Rolfe High football beats Gilmore City 94 to 0 last Saturday. Lorenzen couple motor to Fort Dodge Friday. Jue Bonne Navy pitcher gains notice with Maryland Naval Militia and praised in eastern paper for 4 to 1 victory over U S S Missouri.
An old advertisement touts four ounces of Salts to flush kidneys and cure bladder irritation. It claims lemon juice and lithia create a cleansing effervescent drink that supposedly neutralizes urine acids and restores normal kidney function. The copy urges readers to buy Jad Salts from local pharmacists.
Reported incident at town hall describes three boys who cut shade trees on school grounds to clear third base. They faced the school board, arguing the trees blocked play and admitting they hid the axe until discovered. References to periodicals and prices appear in the text.
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