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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1931
Page
4
Market brief from local dealers at eight this morning shows corn varying by grade with oats and butter prices listed. Poultry prices include springs under and over five pounds, leghorn and hen categories, with cocks noted and a caveat that buyers will exclude diseased or overcropped poultry.
Miss Hazel Omundson of this place wed Mr Isaac S Enderson of Platteville Wisconsin on Thanksgiving Day November 26 at Bergen church. Rev M O Sumstad officiated a single ring ceremony at 7 80 p m with a candle light service. Attendants included Blanche Hanson maid of honor and Olive Swenson bridesmaid. Best man Floyd Omundson, ushers Leslie Johnson and W N Kennedy. A three course dinner followed at the bride's home with fall foliage decor. The couple plan to reside in Platteville Wisconsin after a reception and guests from several towns attended.
Miss Ramona Selts married Mr Truman Jondall at Princeton Missouri on Saturday November 21. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Howard Jondall and Floyd Jondall. Mrs Jondall is daughter of J A Selts and Mr Jondall is son of S H Jondall. The couple will reside here.
Col C O Highland Auct December 5 P Lund Thor December 7 Mrs Omer Lindebak Ellsworth December 8 Frank Cerka Zearing December 9 Axel Wold Ellsworth December 10 Gust Larson Estate southwest of Roland December 11 Wm McGonigle northeast of Roland December 14 Mrs Nels Nelson six miles north half mile west of Roland December 22 LeRoy Marcus Ellsworth December 16 John Hattery Estate Collins December 17 Bert Erickson Estate south December 18 Community Sale Amos O Jacobson Roland December 20 Elmer Frette northeast of Story City
A historical note cites an Arab proverb about a western prophet driving the Turk from Jerusalem. It recounts General Allenby’s British force of about 96,000 troops and 18,000 mules advancing from the Suez region to drive the Ottoman army from Jerusalem, aided by logistics including a 200 mile water pipeline.
A scholarly note traces the word grimace to grim from French roots and surveys possible links to Spanish grimaza and Italian grimmacia. It mentions grimaciers who carved architectural heads and Saxon masks, but concludes that the origin remains uncertain.
The Montains appeal notes that thousands visit the St Bruno monastery at Chartreuse each summer and skiers and sleigh parties flock to nearby St de Chartreuse. The hollowed village lies beneath Pic du Grand Som Cucheron and Channechaude peaks, creating a sheltered winter resort with unique ski fields and indescribable winter scenery.
The Parthians flourished about 250 B C in the Persian empire region. They were famed as horse archers with mail clad riders who struck from a cloud of horses and darts before fleeing. The phrase Parthian shot describes a sharp remark given with no chance to reply.
Nothing can replace the examples of patriotism courage and manly virtues found in ancient writers. Albert Ballin a leading figure in German economic life stated that a candidate who could read Homer and Vergil in the original would be preferred over one skilled only in double bookkeeping and stock business, as recalled in Prince von Bulow’s Memoirs.
Medieval life denied widespread literacy and precise reading. The printing press changed access to knowledge, triggering a rise in reading and self-reliant work.
A playful exchange shows a couple evaluating a marriage proposal. One remarks his proposal looked stupid while she counters by noting the foolishness of his action. The dialogue captures light banter about romance and judgment.
Hamilcar Baran son Hannibal Carthaginian generals rose to challenge Rome. Hamilcar led siege at Crete Mount Eryx maneuvers in Sicily and Spain. Hannibal, born 247 B C, crossed Pyrenees and Alps with vast force and elephants. He died after Rome pressed surrender and poison.
Leopards rank among Africa’s five most dangerous game animals along with the rhinoceros elephant rathesa gta and the lion. The danger assessment depends on encounters and the hunter’s position, making consensus elusive about which beast is truly the most perilous to hunt.
Pathfinder Magazine explains naval stores as a trade name for resinous pine products used in shipbuilding. Once used for calking and waterproofing sailing vessels, tar and pitch were stored for navy needs and fueled colonial English settlement aims.
The article describes Afghanistan as a land of continual fighting and plots. Secret service beggars mingle in bazaars and overhear rival factions' conversations. They sell gathered intelligence for good prices, making a lucrative though dangerous living.
Police seek a man who stole an eight inch stalactite from Wookey Hole Somerset England. If not recovered, decorations will be delayed about 82000 years as stalactite grows roughly a quarter inch per millennium. Wookey Hole, famed cavern near Mendip hills twenty miles from Bristol, near Hyena's Den where prehistoric finds were made.
A 240 acre farm northeast of State Center was sold last week at a price of 125 dollars per acre, totaling 30 000 dollars. The buyer and further details were not disclosed in available text.
Plutarch recounts Julius Caesar divorcing Pompeia after a trial alleging her involvement with Clodius. Caesar says he did so to preserve his wife's chastity, claiming he knew nothing of the charges and acted to protect her honor.
Irene Dunne stars in Consolation Marriage at Des Moines theaters. Pat O'Brien and Myrna Loy play lead roles in a story of a Texas man and a wealthy woman whose former romance ends in disappointment. A chance marriage between Mary and Steve becomes stable after a baby changes their lives. Elaine's return tests their union.
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