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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1931
Page
2
A Canton South Dakota News note recalls 1918 1919 sugar at 33 dollars and 33 cents per 100 pounds and shows a modern table of groceries and goods costing the same. It argues today offers broad bargains in farm lands and city property for those with money and vision.
The Story City Herald notes profits come to those who stay out of debt and have cash or credit to buy low priced investments. It cites farms and town property now near bottom as excellent opportunities to make money in difficult conditions.
In first grade students create a Pilgrim sand table and booklet while a third grade visitor shares insights. The school notes November border updates, a corn husk turkey project, and posters on China Hawaii Japan India and Africa. Eight graders receive merit awards for Palmer Method writing. Carnival Night draws crowds with a minstrel show and a crowning queen Josephine Nelson. basketball season prep begins with a schedule from coach Mr. Serrit.
Barbara, living in Collingswood with husband Billy Graham, endures a tense evening as a prowler threat looms. A neighbor's visit, a radio broadcast command, and a chilling assault unfold before dawn, intersecting with a note on wartime naval enlistment for women.
The Roland Iowa council met in regular session with Mayor presiding. Minutes and September treasurer reports were approved. Audits of warrants and bills were authorized for payment to numerous vendors and utilities. An exemption from road poll tax was granted for Herbert Bakka. The meeting adjourned to October 21. An additional session on October 21 discussed sewage plant inspection remedies with Marshall Canning Co. representatives. one bill to Minneapolis St Louis By. for light was approved. A further session on October 28 adjourned to the mayor's residence due to no quorum. a transfer of funds resolution was adopted and warrants authorized.
A woman revokes a large bequest to a life saving society after it saved the life of a poor relation whom she grudgingly aids with a small weekly dole, illustrating the curious grounds for will revocation.
The council directed the Mayor and Clerk to order 1931 codes for the Mayor and Clerk offices and to issue warrants in payment. Motion carried.
Jeffrey Michaelson, Clerk, states the meeting adjourned following a motion by Larsen seconded by Erickson. The motion carried.
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