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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
2
The Northfield Independent argues record federal debt issues show plenty of money and goods, yet circulation falters. It urges economists to fix distribution to spur demand and avoid stagnation, noting surplus labor, crops, and factories with insufficient consumer buying power.
A reader from Minnesota Forum argues that clever products fail without advertising. The piece notes how modern merchandising hinges on advertisements for gum to cars, shaping public trust and guiding purchases. It urges readers to study ads as sources of information and enlightenment.
The Cook County forest preserves around Chicago cover about 33 000 acres of natural parks and protected lands, forming a large regional green space. The system supports diverse habitats, recreation areas, and conservation programs across suburban and urban boundaries.
Helen Dougherty and Fred Sloan, once a deluxe Atlantic City hotel couple, adopt triplets from an orphan asylum after a whirlwind courtship. The family moves from a park-view hotel suite to a six room upper west side apartment, altering their leisure lifestyle as three children fill the home and redefine their priorities.
The excerpt presents a child’s view of wonder and belief, imagining transformation from everyday to magical with a fairy godmother in every child. It contrasts innocence with adulthood and evokes limitless possibility through imagery of pumpkins becoming coaches and infinity in a grain of sand.
A German naturalist reports a morning schedule of birds whose songs mark the hour. The chaffinch at 1 30, blackcap at 2 30, quail between 2 30 and 3, hedge sparrows after, then blackbirds larks titmouse and sparrows by five to five thirty.
A Washington Star quip notes Uncle Eben telling children to go to Sunday school and admitting natural curiosity as kids peek to ensure church attendance. The light remark frames a family scene about religion and routine.
Raymond Rasmussen served as health officer for the fifth grade last week while Eva Nelson tops this year’s class with valedictory honors and Stella Moklebust wins the Balfour Honor Medal. The seniors plan a Drake Des Moines tour Wednesday, with a class night program outlining speeches music and awards.
Henry Christiansen 38 World War veteran of Story City attempted suicide Friday by slashing his wrists with a knife. He was found beside his automobile on farmland one mile northwest of Story City where he lives with his wife and two children.
State of Iowa Story County notices that Maynard Johnson of Radcliffe Iowa has been appointed administrator of Mary Thorson deceased. Creditors must settle claims with the administrator and file them for allowance in the District Court Clerk’s office. Dated May 20 1931. Lake E Davisson Clerk District Court Nevada Iowa.
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