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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
2
Rates listed for subscriptions and advertising across regions. In advance prices shown for local and foreign deliveries, plus a 50 cent card of thanks and 10 cent per line reader ads. Rates vary by county and foreign subscriptions, with second class mail status noted for Roland Iowa.
Northfield Minnesota independent notes writers of the 19th century warned of decline if wage earners and farmers lost ground. The piece argues life standards have advanced overall, wealth grows but so does generosity, and predicts possible calm toward 1988 despite high wealth concentration. It then cites Sac Sun on newspaper advertising influence for the Town State Fair.
A prominent business figure argues newspapers remain the best way to reach the public. He notes the state fair board spends ten times more on newspapers than on circulars or billboards, and cites home weekly papers as deeply read in every family.
A humorous exchange where a student notes the teacher’s poor explanation, while a pupil recalls better teaching from the past and contrasts experience with current instruction. The dialogue highlights generational shifts in math education and teaching quality.
A first snow storm arrived Saturday night bringing six to eight inches of snow. Strong winds Sunday night drifted the fresh snowfall and made travel difficult until snow removal equipment cleared the roads.
Eighth grade tests will be held Friday February 6 at three county sites. Geo H Kellogg and Mrs Kellogg supervise exams for Franklin Union Washington townships at Roosevelt High Ames. Indian Creek Nevada New Albany Richland Sherman townships at the court room. Lafayette Howard at Story City High Agricultural room. Morning sessions start 9:80 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. with reading music writing in the morning and geography physiology in the afternoon.
The Dairy and Food Division of the Iowa Department of Agriculture reports 2744 inspections this year with reports showing Iowa consumers largely receiving a good milk supply. Inspectors note improved sanitation on second visits, and regional dealer groups push graded dairy purchases. Dr. Peter Malcolm cites progress in animal disease control, aided by better production methods and veterinary cooperation. Cass and Harrison counties near completing bovine tuberculosis cleanup, expanding to 56 accredited counties. five counties lag in area testing and will begin soon.
A map outlines Great Lakes Pipe Line routes crossing Iowa in two directions an eight inch line to Kansas City then Des Moines with branches to Minneapolis and Chicago a four inch line from Osceola to Council Bluffs and pumping stations fifty miles apart around Iowa with one mile east of Roland building in summer at each site costing about 175 000 dollars.
Boland Iowa council met December 8 1930 at 7 30 p m with five members present. Minutes warrants treasurer and bills were read and approved with warrants ordered issued to listed individuals and firms including Iowa Railway Light Britson Lumber and local suppliers. A resolution designated banks as depositories for public funds for Story County town of Roland.
The town of Roland Story County Iowa authorizes deposits of municipal funds up to specified depository limits and adopts a transfer of 152.48 from Light Bond Fund to Corporation Fund after noting no nay votes. The meeting adjourned with Clerk Jeffrey Michaelson recording the actions.
Mary asks for compliments while Jack calls Cynthia his peach and apple of his eye. George notes the contrast, asking how he can be praised when he works in fish and Jack in fruit.
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