Rolfe Social Roundup and Local Errands
Rolfe residents and visitors frequent local spots with trips to Rolfe, Spencer, Perry, and Fort Dodge. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Northrop visiting their daughter Mrs. Ray Ferguson, Miss Elizabeth Mueller overnight in Mallard, and box social support for Plover High School at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Northrop
Rolfe
Ray Ferguson
Elizabeth Mueller
Mallard
Ethel Ferguson
Ray
Wm. Stoltenburg
Arnold’s Park
Opera House
Plover High School
Abe Garrock
Fae McEwen
J. W. Mangan
Mulvaney
Spencer
J. B. Jolliffe
Lucile Smith
Willian O'Rourke
Gilmore C
Gilmore
Frank Nacke
Sioux City
Fonda
J. Shaw
P. J
N. M. McKim
Chicago
Miller
Perry
Earl Hughes
Lauren Haven
Pocahountas
Jas. Krejel
J. P. Comer
Fort Dodge
Will Henderson
G. C. Grove
Jas
Krefel
Thos. Meredith
Booking season sales take early reservations advised
H. H. Grove notes heavy bookings for the season and urges those seeking his services to reserve early. Arrangements can be made at The Arrow Office or by telephone. Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone No. 1 Plover, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Hofert and Roberts Take Twin Cities Excursion
Mr Hofert and A L Roberts used excursion rates to travel to the Twin Cities on Saturday and return on Tuesday evening, joining a local outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hofert
A. L. Roberts
Twin Cities
Plover Lecture Course Dates
The Hawkeye Glee Club Male Quartette perform on October 21. Dr Aaron S Watkins lectures on November 7. The Parnells entertain on November 30. Clarence W Wassam lectures on December 30. Josephine H Dominick entertains on January 26.
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Hawkeye Glee Club
Aaron S. Watkins
The
Parnells
Clarence W.wassam
Josephine H. Dominick
Queen of Needle Tiny Mexican Dolls Captivate Cuernavaca
Isabel Belatinsaran, famed as the Queen of the Needle, crafts the world’s smallest dolls in Cuernavaca. A three-fourths inch wire frame is clothed with silk, embroidered with fine threads, and hair dressed to create delicate figures. Each doll sells for 25 cents, with earnings of 1.25 dollars per ten hours, risking her eyesight from steady close work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Isabel Belatinsaran
Mexico
Cuernavaca
Russell Hastings Millward
National Geographic Society
Millward
Back Hurts Use Salts for Kidney Health
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys, claim relief from backache, headaches, and bladder issues. It advises four ounces daily in water before breakfast, noting the lemon and lithia base is harmless and forms an effervescent drink. A local druggist is quoted sellingRad Salts to those seeking kidney relief.
Dolls of Isabels and Fleas in Royal Tales
A fragment recounts Isabel creating dolls loved by royal families and a German traveler mocking Indian fleas trained for feats. The maiden recalls her father saying the trained fleas once came from Mexico to Germany, noting fleas cannot be made to stand still as well as dolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel
Germany
Mexico
McLean's Son Recovers $16,000 Necklace at Devon Show
Vincent Beal Waisi, son of Mr and Mrs Edward R McLean of Washington, found his mother's lost $16,000 necklace in the Devon horse show on the sand by the board walk after a search by her bodyguard and friends. The recovery delighted Mrs McLean who praised the boy's sleuthing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Vincent Beal Waisi
McLean
Edward R. MelLean
Washington
Vincent
Temperance Union Buys Distillery at Auction
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union purchased a distillery seized by government agents at auction in Santa Fe New Mexico. The group plans to destroy the facility, expressing satisfaction at reclaiming the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fé
N.om
Union
Policewoman Afraid Home in Dark Requires Escort
Chicago policewoman Mrs. Mary Co OConnell says she fears the dark at home and would need a policeman to escort her home after late shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
O'Connell
Boston Dwelling Transcript Fragment
A fragmented transcript notes a shopper asking about buying what she wants at the first store she visits. The reply mentions a wife who often does this, returning to her usual store after visiting another in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Boston
Transcript
Fragmentary prompt fragment about a show or method
Readable content is limited to a fragment mentioning a highly recommended item and long usage. No clear event or entities present to identify people places or organizations.
Many Local Visits Highlight Rural Community News
A stream of visits fills the week as Geo Obrecht and family return from Role. Frank DeVaul visits from Fonda to handle business. Miss Pearl Hersom travels to Des Moines. neighbors from Rolfe Pocahontas and Laurens visit relatives. Miss Sadie Loughead from Mallard visits. Wilbur Hamilton arrives from Pecatonica. Beth Clarke visits Rolfe. Ben Herschel travels from Illinois. news of hospital stays and family care, plus church events. Rev W P Webb leaves for Spencer. local social and religious notices include league meetings and prayer gatherings with reminders to attend.
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Geo. Obrecht
Role
Obrecht
A. R. Eno
Frank’ DeVaul of
Fonda
Pearl Hersom
Des Moines
McCrosky
Harry Green
Rolfe
Thos, Philp
A. G. Obrecht
Gladys
W. C. Hansen
Zula Goodchild
Pocahontas
Frank Murray
Havelock
Sadie Loughead
Mallard
Mabel Kathan
Livermore
Wilbur Hamilton
Pecatonica
Inl
J. H. Adams
Hamilton
Wyoming
Montana
Beth Clarke
Will Obrécht
Ben Herschel
Illinois
Walter Sandy
Baby
Town City
Mr. Sandy
Sandy
Lonnie Lambertson
John Coulter
Laurens
Goodman
Floyd DeVaul
Ayrshire
Chas. DeVaul
W. P. Webb
Spencer
Joe Spencer
J. H. Eno Ig
Ray Eno
J. H. Lewis
Monroe
A. H. Nye
Mynot
Nébr
Reception for Rev and Mrs Webb at church parlor
Last Friday evening about 7 o'clock the parsonage telephone announced a gathering at the church parlors. A large number of church friends secretly prepared a formal yet hearty welcome for the pastor and family entering their third year with the congregation. The reception included social time, Barnes playing, refreshments, and a pound party organized by Mr. S. H. Gill for the tora family.
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Barnes
H. Gill
Epworth League Organizes New Chapter in Community
Young community members gathered in the M E church League room last Sunday evening to form a new Epworth League chapter. Officers elected include President J B Sheldon First Vice Zora Stewart Second Vice Magmie Fairbrother Third Vice Kate Goodchild Fourth Vice Grace Hannon Secretary Ina Bloomer Treasurer Clarice Jucas and Organist Winnifred Hunnel.
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Epworthians
M. EB
Epworth League
J. B. Sheldon
Zora Stewart
Magmie Fairbrother
Kate Goodchild
Grace Hannon
Ina Bloomer
Treas
Clarice Jucas
Winnifred_ Hunnel
Sunday School Class Elects New Officers
The Young People’s Organized Bible Class of the M. E. Sunday school elected officers last Sunday. Pres. Kate Goodchild. Teacher A. M. Howrey. Asst. Teacher Magmie Fairbrother. Secretary Ruby Mote. The Humorist remarks about piano lessons conclude the item.
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Young People's Organized Bible Class
M. E. Sunday School
Kate Goodchild
A. M. Howrey
Magmie Fairbrother
Ruby Mote
Hard to Choose Between Fishing and Baseball
A man torn between his love of fishing and passion for baseball weighs his priorities. A lawyer nudges him toward a pragmatic approach, urging deception to win. The bulky client agrees to leave decisions to his counselor.
The Wiggler Dialogue Highlighting Water Comfort
The exchange features Patience noting how she seems at home in water and Patrice agreeing she swims like a fish. The playful banter continues with a jab about wiggling like an eel out of water.
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Wiggler
Patience
Patrice
Tongue Tattoos Among Sandwich Island Women Reported
A brief antiquated note claims that many Sandwich Island women tattoo their husbands with their tongues. The text satirically suggests women who speak freely would soon wear down such marks.
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Sandwich Island
Gotham
Afghanistan ownership claim and age note in fragmented report
Fractured OCR text asserts Afghanistan owns 58 automobiles and mentions a 42 year old man. The readable parts are unclear and stray phrases suggest a report with uncertain details and minimal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Améer
Afghanistan
Sage Tea and Sulphur for Dark Luster Hair Remedy
An old-time scalp treatment promotes Wyeths Sage and Hair Remedy as a simple 50 cent solution. It claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly, restore gloss, and reduce dandruff and itch when applied with a comb or through dampened hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Havelock Lecture Course Announcement
Announcement lists lecture dates and sponsors for the Havelock course with first through fourth talks, ticket sales at local drug stores, and related ads. It also promotes the Made in America movement and Sloan's Liniment with a brief testimonial and price. The piece notes events by Adams Trebly Club Corwin Willard Gorton and dates in October November December with sales at The Arrow and periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.“V-Adams
Trehly Cre Ole Club
Tom ” Corwi
Willard Gorton
Havelock considers municipal lighting and Laurens power deal
Notice outlines a special municipal election in Havelock Iowa on bonds up to 3000 dollars for a lighting system or a contract with Laurens Iowa to buy current. The proposal covers rates five to four and a half cents per kilowatt for up to 25 000 kilowatts and four to three quarters cents for higher usage with terms up to twenty years.
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Havelock
Lows
St Laurens High
Laurens
Iowa
Haves’ Lock
Obrecht
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J. A. Speas
Graettinger
Lillian O’rourke
Chas. Henderson
J. M. Bush
H. H. Grove
Plover, Iowa
Plover
Needle
Towa
Ghe DeWolf
Wells Grain
Fee
Episcopal Church
William P. Webb
p=worth League
Mrs. Webb
Ross
America
Europe
Sloan’s
Sloan
Adv
Dickerson
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