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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
5
The piece urges readers to trust advertisements backed by names and signatures. It argues that merchants who advertise own their claims and stand ready to back them up, as anonymous pitches erode confidence and repeat business depends on truthful claims and customer satisfaction.
A 1926 travel account from Francisco to Yosemite Valley describes a group including Mrs Bruce and a dog, traveling with Oakdale and Riverdale Chamber friends. They pass the Golden Gate, plan western visits, and ride a work train to Melones reservoir bed, en route to Yosemite, with details on terrain and climate.
Rolfe Iowa prepares for a two day fall festival September 23 and 24 with a big street parade, educational speeches by J A Tracy and L J Dickinson, free attractions from Purcell and Musical Swangles, daily band concerts, sports including ball games and races, a horseshoe tournament, and a product display in the Knights of Pythias hall. Stores close 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. for participation.
Miss Esther Pond, a noted specialist, begins a five month free clothing course in Pocahontas county. The program covers underwear making, children's wear, clothing care, corsets and shoes, and tailored garments. Sessions run weekly from September through January at multiple township meeting sites with large expected crowds.
The Pythian Sisters convene Wednesday evening September 22 at 8:00 p m sharp with all members urged to be on time. Knights of Pythias gather at Castlehall Monday September 20 and all Knights urged to attend if possible.
The Des Moines Township Community Club will hold a meeting at the school building on Friday evening September 17 at eight o'clock. All residents are urged to attend.
Fred Hille won the Rolfe Golf Club championship in 1926 defeating J. C. Patriot of Gilmore City. Hille, president of the club, beat Jack Hunter, I. G. Colebaugh, Zack T. Carroll, and Parriot en route to the title. The consolation flight and ongoing two-ball ladies and gentlemen match continue as winter approaches.
The Excelsior Society of the Presbyterian church will run a refreshment stand at Rolfe fall festival next Thursday and Friday. Each member is asked to bring a pie. A and B divisions run Thursday. C and D divisions run Friday.
The Des Moines township community fair on the school grounds drew a large crowd last Friday. A one o’clock parade featured fine floats from Rolfe, the Womans Club, the Farm Bureau, and the Farm Union with Rube and clown automotive demonstrations. Rolfe won best float for The key to the city, followed by the Womans Club and the school. Exhibits across field, garden, kitchen, and sewing earned high praise, including a notable garden exhibit by Kob er & Kob er and strong Four H sewing entries. The event saw strong sports, a tied baseball game between Plover high and Des Moines high, and a bustling, cooperative community effort.
The article lists tea events hosted in September at several homes. Mrs J C Olevich and others hosted a Saturday afternoon tea on September 11 at the former’s residence. Tea towels embroidered with a W C mark were gifted to the Women’s Club for the house committee. Additional teas occurred September 11 and September 18 with Mrs C G W Siefkin, Mrs T D Jones, Mrs FH C Barnes, Mrs Z T Carroll, Miss Bridgie Crahan, Mrs M G Herschel, and Mrs C P Lathrop among the hosts.
Members planning to perform at the fall festival are urged to meet at the schoolhouse Friday evening for rehearsal. All who expect to play should attend to determine how much outside help is needed to complete the band. This country will be improved a lot when the home wrecker is put in the same class with the hold up men.
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