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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
4
Today’s markets report prices and bids from local dealers at eight o’clock. Grains feed eggs and butter prices are listed alongside poultry notes. Dealers will buy only sound poultry and reject thin or diseased stock.
Local residents attend visits and social events in Marshalltown Story City and Zearing. Sunshine Mission hosts a parish gathering with mothers honored and a lunch of sandwiches cake and nuts. A Burg beats Zearing 22 to 6 in a Sunday baseball game. Church groups schedule May activities including bake sale catechumens and English services with Rev Holm and Central Iowa Inner Mission dates.
Dialogue shows a mother and Bobby debating birthday cake ideas. Bobby suggests a playful twist by combining one candle with ten cakes to equal his age, while the mother smiles at the whimsy. The exchange captures a lighthearted family moment.
The late Sherman Whipple, a prominent Boston lawyer and colorful figure, chose Yale over Harvard due to expense after his mother requested catalogues from both. Yale sent a catalogues promptly while Harvard required 50 cents, guiding his path to Yale. The anecdote reflects Boston social norms about where locals study.
A king demands a blue pig with a black tail or warfare ensues. Both sides explain their phrases revealing a mutual misinterpretation. The conflict ends in peace once the meanings are clarified, illustrating how many quarrels stem from unclear words and assumptions.
The narrative traces gas lighting spread from London to Baltimore and the United States, noting early skepticism and oil lamp reliance. It highlights New York City’s first gas-light establishment in 1823 and Broadway’s 1826 installation of 120 gas lamps replacing 75 oil lamps, marking the start of the Great White Way.
An article notes that in the final Civil War years garment costs were high and money scarce so shawls were common for men. Many shawls were heavy wool in dark gray or brown with stripes or checks. worn folded lengthwise they protected the neck and shoulders and replaced both coat and muffler. Men wore red flannels and sometimes chamois vests underneath.
The article describes Aalsmeer near Haarlem as a single straight village street flanked by canals on both sides. Small swing bridges connect houses to the path and many homes sit entirely in water, giving Aalsmeer a Venice like charm with famous grotesquely shaped shrubs and abundant flowers and fruit.
Pathfinder Magazine notes that dove and pigeon are largely synonymous within the Columbidae family. Both terms apply to domestic and wild birds, but smaller species are often called doves such as turtle doves and mourning doves to distinguish them from larger pigeons.
A Stamford Connecticut dog owned by Stanley Gavel sought warmth in the Gavel furnace ash pit. The animal warmed quickly but was scorched when coals fell on it. Firemen arrived after a phone call and hauled the dog free with fire hooks.
A dialogue contrasts the old era with today as the Portland Express quotes a saying that modern criminals choose to kill first and then take the money, highlighting a shift in criminal tactics.
Wade Everett expects a promotion at McKellar Paint and Varnish, hoping it will double his salary and lead to marriage with Gene. The board promotes John Langston instead, leaving Everett stunned, defeated, and planning to tell Gene the truth. The boss then offers Nashville expansion, three times his salary, as a fresh chance, lifting Everett’s spirits.
Garden City residents visit for birthdays and family gatherings with names including Mrs J K Aske Mrs Martha Naig Mrs Carrie Peterson Annie Feedan and Elizabeth Fagerland. A schedule of future games lists May 24 May 31 and June 7 with local teams. A Story County bank article from Roland Iowa includes incorporation details directors officers and governance provisions dated May 5 1981 with notary acknowledgment.
Amelia J. Boltenstern vendor declares intent to forfeit the contract with Harry J. Brown and Edna Brown for Lots 3 4 and 14 in Block 2 Wearth's Addition Ames Story County Iowa. Thirty days from service to cure unpaid balance 990.70 plus taxes interest and costs. failure cancels contract. Dated May 2 1981 Ames Iowa. E J Scott attorney.
A speaker corrects a boast about earning $50,000 in a week. It was actually Toledo, over two years, for $5,000, and the money was lost rather than earned.
A mother questions her child after he mutters a rude word. The boy replies that Santa Claus taught him the word when he tripped over the bed on Christmas morning. The anecdote captures a humorous holiday mishap with a child’s blunt honesty.
Articles announce Story County State Bank to be formed in Roland Story County with 25000 capital stock in 100 shares. Board of five to seven directors to be elected from stockholders for one year terms. Conditions include certificate dates, banking statute compliance, and 20 year existence with potential termination by three fourths vote.
Confetti derives from the Italian confetto meaning bonbon. The term refers to sweet edible decorations and lists of plaster or paper imitations once used to pelting revelers in Italian street celebrations.
The undersigned is appointed and qualified as Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Rollin W. Peck, deceased, Story County. Creditors to pay promptly and claimants to present and file claims for allowance with the District Court Clerk in Nevada Iowa. Dated April 29, 1931. L &E. Davisson, Clerk District Court. Nevada, Iowa.
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