27 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
1
The Des Moines letter writer discusses a German sympathizer during wartime, condemning excuses for Germany and praising American resolve. He notes tobacco, farm prices, local apples, and transportation issues, plus praise for John Fletcher and the drum corps of veterans. He recalls a 1880-81 winter memory and a family scene near Dexter.
The narrator recalls a southern plantation style home with a large barn and thriving hospitality. He recalls a brutal winter with deep snows and sleighing, then contrasts the current view of the property with new houses and stripped timber. He reflects on aging, loss, faith, and the enduring message of hope. Dr. Fairchild comments on Col. Deshon and the need for more medical officers in the army, noting higher pay and improved care for soldiers.
The article argues the war will strain medical staffing as graduations lag behind demand. It urges aspiring doctors to see a calling beyond money, noting the profession rewards effort and that few become rich. It also discusses coal pricing and European affairs, ending with a note from C. C. Pugh.
Typhoid has been found among miners at Carney within five miles of the camp. Two government nurses are assigned to suppress the outbreak. A separate report from Ames notes the injury of C B O Neil of that city by a premature cartridge explosion at Springfield Massachusetts.
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