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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
8
Fragmentary ad copy mentions catarrh cure and noted names like CHENEY and Toledo Ohio with vague claims of remedies and constipation pills. Text is incomplete and unverified.
Henry Brady writes from Jerry Iowa Oct urging Des Moines Register editors to cease alleged abuse and misrepresentation of Harding. He recounts legislative experience and questions editorials on insurance law temperance and liquor issues while insisting Harding’s campaign is clean and fair.
A satirical portrait of the town meddler who knows every family's history and sows gossip. Her omnipresence, sharp tongue, and jealous mistrust drive neighbors to distraction, yet the community tolerates her. The tale ends with a quip about Dr Ossler’s suggested cure.
Bradgate items note Earl Maupin transacted business in Rolfe last Thursday. Mrs. J. W. Tilton called in Rolfe on that day. Steve Nelson and J. Sheldon spent several days last week in Charles City attending business matters. Mrs. J. Shull of New Sharon, Iowa, also mentioned in the roundup.
Thursday visits highlight a week of social activity with Mrs. Noy Ellsworth and family. Mrs. K O Donnell and children return to Fenton Iowa after visits. Nellie Bowen travels from Humboldt for weekend with relatives. Mrs Dan Hovland of Merrill visits Hovland family. XY Z Club hosts with Mrs Frank Seaman and guest Hoy Adams. Mrs T S Buck wins drawing and hosts a three course lunch. Mrs Buck and Lucile visit Jens Peterson while Buck travels in New York with his father. John Anderson spends time with daughter near Gilmore City. Progressive club hosts twenty three grandmothers. Mrs J W Tilton youngest, Mrs J J Van Horn newest. Mrs S R Hovland wins prize bonbons. lunch served by club ladies. Rolfe visitor O J Ellefson, Jennie Brown visits Dakota City. Mr and Mrs Herbert Benge travel to Sioux City to see Warren Daily hurt on C N W bridge at Sioux Rapids. Albert Hemmerson calls on Dakota City. Mrs W Frick from Sheldon visits daughter Florence.
Advertisement urges rapid use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds. It claims the remedy is non narcotic and has a long established reputation. The ad notes it is available everywhere and cautions that colds can lead to serious diseases.
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