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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
2
Public notice announces kerosene pre heating torch between Mallard and Plover to be found and returned to Spencer Iowa. An additional item mentions 26 1 worm hogs and Hick's Red Devil Capsules sold by H C Kauffman of Rolfe Iowa with a stated price.
The column lists visits and travels of local residents including A G Hille returning from Rochester Minnesota and Andrea Kaiser visiting from Eagle Grove with her parents. Gus Perigal spent Sunday with his father in Cherokee. Fort Dodge visitors Olmsted and Merrill visit. D W Trick family and Miss Day travel to Des Moines for a few days. Spencer trip for Clay county fair. W Graff and Agnes Larson Graff welcomed a daughter born Oct 1 in Des Moines. Kauffman returns from ExcelSior Springs rheumatism treatment. J F Kauffman also from Fonda. Mrs E Lighter and son A G visit Aurelia. Art Henderson’s newborn son on Sept 30. Frigate Bird essay on endurance ends with critique of the bird’s flight patterns.
An agriculture expert reports a microscopic fungus causes spoilage of granulated sugar stored damply. It forms threads and round bodies and can be cultivated in labs to inoculate sugar. Three fungus species were found in barrels of spoiled sugar. It also grows on cooked vegetables and especially raw vegetables.
The article lists officers for the MacVey Junior and Freshman groups with sponsors Miss Edna Marcum and Miss Daisy Day. It notes the Sophomores lack organization, a diphtheria scare, a trip to see Smilin’ Thru, library leadership by Catherine Hollis, and upcoming basketball plans with teams from West Bend Humboldt and Bradgate.
A New York writer notes how manikins entertain children in Venice and along the Adriatic. Thursday is the school holiday for carionette performances with four foot puppets and a wire operator narrating fairy tales and Shakespeare.
Geo M Hilton County Agent lists office visits in Fonda Palmer Rolfe Laurens on scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays. The grain show at Plover last week was noted as among the most significant events.
Farmers can boost profits by grinding feed using International Kerosene Engines and McCormick Deering Shellers and Feed Grinders. The store in Rolfe offers engines in 14, 38, and 10 horsepower, plus shellers from hand models to 2 and 4 hole cylinder power units, and grinders in various sizes. Visit to see demonstrations and pricing.
H White owns a new Titan 10-20 tractor and P O plow. Art Mikalek pumps water with a Stover gas engine bought last week. J E Rickard bought a wood tank this week. We offer bargain prices on wagons and remaining Goodrich tires.
An advertisement urges farmers to inspect the Farmers' National Steel Gain Elevator at Rolfe Implement Store. It promises strong grain handling capabilities, a five minute explanation to win conviction, and notes MecCormick Deering farm machines for easy repairs. There is a casual remark about women within the copy.
A humorous reminiscence contrasts old fashioned thrift with modern dairy marketing. The narrator recalls pennybank theft as a caution and promotes milking cows with a Primrose Cream Separator as a means to steady year round income and prosperity.
Chas S E Watts led a successful local show in Pocahontas county with premiums donated by merchants. Judges noted improved grain quality from farmers through better breeding. W W Bruner won grand champion yellow corn. Des Moines Township school placed second. Laura Bryant was the sole female exhibitor finishing fourth. Green Russian oats won by Wm Sheveland. A L Roberts and Tom Simonson also placed. A poultry demo occurred at J B Gilleland farm and residents plan a larger event next year.
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