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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
8
A Brooklyn Standard Union writer muses on joke writers and humor in daily life. The piece jokes about a city correspondent and a fatigued joke author, noting the strain of constant irony and the ethics of fresh material.
A reflection on how the dining table mirrors family values and artistry, arguing that table design serves both function and social bonding. The author lauds a luncheon setting showcasing a handmade runner, tea-set, and dish patterns that elevate the experience and memory of shared meals.
In a southern town a septuagenarian, recently widowed twice, drew attention by quickly remarrying a woman roughly half his age. As a pillar of the church, elders convened a meeting where one elder challenged his haste. The old man admitted rushing, citing his age and need to be hasty in everything he wishes to do.
The article traces Frances as a masculine and feminine form with Teutonic roots from frei. It follows its Italian emergence as Il Francesco and notes its ascent in England via Mary Tudor and Frances Brandon. It links the name to Dante, San Francesca, and a Tudor court legacy. The piece adds symbolic talismans: sapphire, Sunday as lucky day, seven as lucky number, and a morning glory of contentment.
The piece argues energy powers action and success much like a turbine converts water to power. It compares education and energy, warns against waste, and urges health and mental exercise to increase usable energy for work and progress. Copyright notice included.
The article traces the origin of OK from possible Indian roots to its 19th century adoption during Andrew Jacksons era and later prominence in Wilsons presidency, noting misreadings as Oll Korrect and variants seen in handwriting and legal papers. It cites Aux Cayes rum marks and Old Hickory era anecdotes as supporting lore.
In a Crimson Gulch exchange, Cactus Joe clarifies a street confrontation about accusations of taking money under false pretenses while another man accuses him of running someone out of town. The terse exchange hints at frontier tensions and whisky selling rumors.
Gruver returned last Thursday from Slifer Town where he had been doing mason work.
A humorous scene finds a Woman and a visitor seeking a theater address. They ask a policeman, who jokes about keeping theaters in his hat and produces a tiny guide book from his cap that reveals the Exchange address.
In Barnstable County a cracked old bell dated 1675 is believed to be the nation’s oldest. Alfred Crocker notes its long life, first in England then at Sandwich church where gratitude bought it after Captain Adolph died in a 1697 wreck off the Massachusetts coast.
A woman longing for a sea trip asks a boy in a department store travel section about Jamaica. The boy, unsure, confuses Jamaica ginger with Jamaica, creating a humorous exchange about travel brochures.
Rolfe residents and guests are listed visiting relatives and friends in Laurens Pocahontas Mason City and Marathon. Notable names include Mrs Frank Brothers Mrs W A Smith and daughter Mr and Mrs Bert Smith Mr and Mrs Henry Smith Steve Zablow to Iowa City for an operation Lucien Hersom and Chas Gruver Pocahontas callers and M R Lloyd of Cedar Rapids on business.
A petition to admit as the last will and testament of Ella Mary Swain, dated September 15 1922, has been filed in district court Pocahontas Iowa. A hearing is set for November 20 1922 at 1:30 PM at the Pocahontas courthouse to prove the instrument and determine its probate.
A novelty key chain uses coiled piano wire allowing the chain to stretch a considerable distance. Inventor M. M. Hunting notes the device expands to meet the user’s needs, as reported in Scientific American.
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