Local News Roundup From Rolfe and Nearby Towns
Rolfe and surrounding communities report visits and travels including Mrs R L Hauswirth and Shirley in Turin with the C C Johnson family, and Eldon Olerich taking a post at Drake University. Local events include theater at The Elite with Laurens Jolson, changes in clubs and society meetings, a Gray Wolf dance pavilion opening, and a note on early frost avoidance.
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R. L. Hauswirth
Shirley
Charpel Oesterle
Turin
C. C. Johnson
Eldon Olerich
Des Moines
Drake University
Lie ! Why buy a Fords Milker and others
An old classified ad urges buyers to compare prices on radios fridges washing machines and farm equipment while noting high cash prices paid for hides pelts and furs. It lists Hess Son Cover Towa and mentions R W Witkin Rolfe as sources in 48.
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Hess & Son
Towa
R. W. Witkin
Rolfe
Club Atmosphere Best for Little Poker Game
In a Brockton Enterprise item, local youths meet for a casual five and ten poker game at a friend’s home. A hostess serves sandwiches as players hunt for a third ace and fifth club. The baby’s appearance draws amused reactions before they agree to continue at the club.
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Inds
Effien
Inter
Brockton Enterprise
Englishman First With Idea of Artificial Silk
The article traces the origin of artificial silk to England with Dr Robert Hook in 1664 who proposed mechanical threads after studying real silk. It notes Louis Schwabe’s 1840 Manchester patent and later death, and states spinnerette use declined while England’s synthetic fiber industry attracted about £135 million in investment.
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France
Beaumur
Robert Hook
England
Louis Schwabe
Manchester
Schwabe
Bible Printing Monopoly in English History
The article recalls the English crown monopoly on printing the Bible and cites the 1537 8 imprisonment of Richard Grafton who bound himself to print no more English Bibles without royal permission. It notes the royal grant tied to printers connected with English universities and links colonial taxation to religious publication rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Richard Grafton
Detroit News
Early Bird maid demands high pay and perks
The prospective maid outlines terms: 815 a week in advance, no washing or floor scrubbing, no work after six, evenings off, and a fine reference. The mistress begs for a wait, but the applicant insists on the reference now, saying she never gets a good one upon leaving.
Virtue and Vice Quote Prompts Self-Search From Durant
The New Orleans Item-Tribune essay cites Dr. Will Durant stating every vice can become a virtue and hatred can be respectable in wartime. It invites readers to examine their own habits and border cases to gain insight.
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Will Durant
New Orleans
Iten-Tribune
Presbyterian Church Notes Rally Day Goal Set
Sunday offerings show strong youth turnout and a goal of 250 for Rally Day. Warren Ives reports a lively Christian Endeavor. Sidney Lothian to lead next Sunday. Pastor to preach both services. The Fort Dodge Presbytery meets at LaVerne next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Warren Ives
Sidney Lothian
Presbytery of
Fort Dodge
LaVerne
Harvest Home Service at Methodist Church
Rev W A Wilkinson invites attendance at Sunday School 10 a m Epworth League 11 a m Morning worship 10 30 a m Harvest Home display of fruits grains flowers to honor God. Luncheon after service then Quarterly Conference led by Rev E C McDade. envelope offering to close year clean.
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E. C. McDade
Rubber heart keeps a cat alive for hours
Capper's Weekly reports doctors in a Nova Scotia city removed a cat's heart and replaced it with an electrically operated rubber heart. The artificial heart maintained circulation for several hours while the cat remained alive, illustrating that a natural heart is a complex engine no human genius can fully replicate.
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Nova Scotia
Valencia and its famed Mediterranean fruit and wine region
A travel glimpse notes Valencia on the Spanish coast and its related produce. Mentions Malaga raisins Denia oranges Barcelona nuts and Tarragona wine used on British tables.
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Vidlencia
Climente
Ttaling Riviera
Cote d'Azur
Valencia
Malaga
Barcelona
Tarragona
Going Too Far Satirical Farmers Unite
Satirical note from Farm and Fireside mocks agricultural trends. It mentions Professor Huelson of the Illinois College of Agriculture threatening with an odorless onion, and comments on exaggerated farming practices like ring beans and educated warts on pickles.
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Huelson
Ilinois College of Agriculture
Nain Lutheran Church Notes Rev Kjoller Pastor
Sunday School and Bible Class at 10:00 Morning Worship at 11:00 Evening Service first and second Sundays at 8:00 Prayer Meeting Thursday at 8:00 Services follow weekly schedule All are welcome A camphor tree yields about 5000 dollars in camphor earnings
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Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Nain Lutheran Church
L. J. Kjoller
Card of Thanks for Mother Aigner
We thank all who assisted during her illness and those who took part in the funeral or sent sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Biedermann and Family.
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Mother Aigner
Joe Biedermann
Woman grateful for help at Fall Fest stand
Members thank all who contributed and assisted at the Fall Fest stand. Special thanks extend to C B for guiding them during the rain on Wednesday using his tool and support.
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C. B
Adlerika Relief Promises Quick Digestion Fix
Advert banner claims twenty years of indigestion relief with Adlerika. One bottle provides complete relief by cleansing both stomach and bowels, removing gas and sour stomach in ten minutes. Trial offer through local druggist Webb.
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Adlerika
Jno B. Hardy
Adlertis
Webb
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Little Daughter
Rapid City
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B. S. Bryson
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Ed Quinsland
M. P. Hancher
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J. T. Grant
Jas. M. Smith
Everett
Western Electric Co
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G. C. Harris
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Myron Cook
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Kenneth Leist
Emil Harvey
Richard Bruce
Methodist Parsonage
W. A. Wilkinson
Richard
George Bruce
East High
Y. M. C. Bridge Club
Gerald Chase
Richard Cleal
Orvan Ulrich
Chase Home
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Frank King
C. B. Bowen
H. F. Olerich
Marion Bruce
J. R. McIntire
C. S. Darrow
F. M. Ritchey
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Majestic Range
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D. FE. Young
Shorthorn
Franklin J. Majorowicz
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Clarence Roberts
Theodore Truelsen
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Pat Wood
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