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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
2
Publication lists pricing for weekly Thursday issues and various delivery and advertising options. Rates include 1 year in advance at 1.50, short-term 15 cents per month, outside counties 2.00, foreign 2.50, and advertising readers at 10 cents per line plus 50 cent card of thanks. Display ad rates available on request.
A Uvalde Texas Leader-News editorial argues that newspaper advertising pays when placed in the home paper read by subscribers. It cites New York printer strikes reducing ad availability and department store business by half to show ads reach a broad audience. A fence wedding notice lacks reach. a local paper ad does.
The Roland Parent Teacher Association will meet at the school house next Wednesday at 8 PM. County Superintendent Geo Kellogg of Nevada and Mrs E R Grove of Ames will speak. The high school boys quartet will provide music and teachers will serve luncheon. Boost for home industries.
John Peck of McWalsburg warns customers that a carload of Red River Valley Ohips and Cobblers will be ready around October 14. The crop is short and prices may rise after digging ends. orders should be left with S. T. Rasmussen.
A high pressure seed salesman described with a colored chauffeur and a yellow Packard sedan appears to be reaping rewards. The narrative hints at aggressive sales tactics and a lifestyle tied to his success within the business scene.
Reports from Iowa indicate seed dealers sold grass seed labeled as red top meadow fescue and English blue grass under the name Mi-Ra or Miracle Grass at a dollar a pound, far above its 20 to 30 cent value. Inspectors found mixed seeds and false labeling while warning buyers to investigate before purchasing. Doris Frey and Jeffrey Rasmussen listed as officers. student seniors named Bernice Durby Reva Rhodes Timothy Wheelock in the text.
The 296 cows averaged 859 pounds of milk and 18.4 pounds of fat for September amid a dry summer that forced many to cut corn for fodder. Oscar Vangness led Guernseys with 653 pounds milk and 28.3 fat, while Carl J. Holland’s 10 Guernseys posted 492 and 21.8. May er Johnson’s grade Holstein produced 767 milk and 40.7 fat. Seventeen of twenty-two milking members fed corn fodder or legume hay, with concentrates used to balance rations.
The Palace theatre in Nevada has had its pipe organ dismantled and shipped out after talkies became the main draw. The Palace is now under the same management as Circle theatre, the other Nevada show house. Funeral services were held for Ernest Bordahl 83 of Ellsworth at Ellsworth on Thursday after a gall bladder operation and World War veteran work in the federal forest service.
The Mission classes heard missionaries speak about work in China and Africa last Friday and Monday. Teachers and parents visited various grades. program steps included a debate on athletics and academics with a popular vote. The Juniors rehearse a forthcoming play with scenery painting and tight practice under Miss Carstensen.
The District Court of Story County Iowa announces the filing of a will for Julia Christian deceased dated November 14 1923. A hearing is set for October 21 1930 at 1 30 PM at the Nevada Iowa courthouse before the Clerk of Court to prove validity and probate the will.
On October 24 plans were made to cancel engagements for the evening. Miss Marguerite Gaard of Radcliffe visited over the weekend with Miss Morse. The faculty enjoyed a steak fry at Erickson Park and played miniature golf afterward. The operetta The Sunbonnet Girl was chosen for December, with cast details pending. The World Series spurred lively student chatter and sports talk. Principal Turmo fueled fan excitement. The six week period ends with tests, and a shift in handling second hand books was announced with receipts, pricing, and commissions to cover processing costs.
L. H. Davisson Clerk District Court Nevada Iowa announces M O Rod Roland Tow Addison Smedal as Administrator of Lena Danielson deceased Story County. Creditors must pay or present claims for allowance and file with Clerk of the District Court. Dated September 30 1930.
The Camp Fire Girls convened their second meeting at the school house on Wednesday night October 1. Dorothy Rod read the last meeting’s minutes as secretary and the group planned this month’s program and year’s work.
The Eschbach Music Company of Nevada supplied Milford school with a radio during World Series baseball games. Class officers for 1930 31 show Freshmen President Lucille Larson secretary treasurer Le land Black Sophomores President Doris Sorensen vice president Genevieve Brooks secretary treasurer Amil Tweet Juniors President Lowell Burley
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