Rolfe News Began 1888 By Bruce and Lighter Family
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914. Founded in 1888 by J J Bruce and long led by J H Lighter family. Entered as second class matter May 14 1910 at Rolfe post office under act of March 3 1879. Subscription rates listed for Pocahontas Humboldt Palo Alto and Kossuth Counties and other US addresses.
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the Rolfe Arrow
Michael R. Sotr
Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Palo Alto
Kossuth
United States
Rolfe Council Faces Water Fire and Street Plans
The new Rolfe town council weighs three key propositions for progress. Water supply improvements include a filter to remove gas and minerals. funding may come from higher water rates over years. Fire protection would require better equipment and possibly a larger tax. A report on blacktop street surfacing was reviewed but action held. The council plans to address the most vitally needed improvements one by one to avoid burdening taxpayers.
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Rolfe
Greater Rolfe
Determined Stand Against Russia Approved United States and Britain
The UNO Council hears Iran's delegate deny any Iran Russia agreement as U.S. and Britain press a firm stance against Russia. Russia's withdrawal threat is noted. Western powers seek to defend small nations and oil interests, insisting on compromise over bluffing to curb encroachments.
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United States
Britain
Russia
Iran
Gromyko
Cuno Council
Triain
U. S
Hitler
UNO Council
UNO
Army investigates officer caste system and uniform change
Complaints of an officer caste system in the army prompt an inquiry and a 1948 uniform plan with identical jackets and trousers for officers and enlisted men. Grievances cite favoritism in courts, superior food and quarters for officers, and rest area restrictions. A nylons sale offer for officers only worsens tensions. Most criticisms stem from individual officers' arrogance and competence.
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Army
Quartermasters
Gasoline surplus could lower prices, but
Omaha World Herald notes ample gasoline supplies and storage tanks spilling over, causing a small wholesale price cut of three-tenths of a cent. It hopes competition may replace disliked controls and curb future prices.
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Omaha World-Herald
Happe
Danbury and LeMars Rally In Iowa City State Tourney
Northwest Iowa celebrated Danbury and LeMars as surprise runners in the Iowa City state basketball tournament. Danbury, a town under 800 with under 100 in attendance, pushed through to the semifinals before losing to Iowa City by a single score. LeMars, once favored, held a lead until the final 15 seconds when Iowa City rallied to win.
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Cherokee Times
Iowa
Danbury
LeMars Bost
Iowa City
le Mars
Northwest
LeMars
County Seat Hospital push grows in county wide support
Humboldt County voters show strong approval for a municipal hospital as towns like Clarion Eagle Grove Laurens and Storm Lake report bonds gifts and fundraising efforts. Editorial urges full turnout for a special election to back the hospital plan.
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Humboldt
Clarion
Eagle Grove
Cone
Laurens
Storm Lake
Board of Supervisors
Spring chores and snow shoveling keep people active
The piece notes that spring brings more exercise from farming gardening mowing and housecleaning. An Ackley World Journal item mocks rental ads from Reno newspapers with a quirky chicken house for rent and a playful line about a person nicknamed Checkers who reacts to a move.
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Fonda
Ackley World-Journal
Reno
Army Discipline Clash With Democratic Principles
Officers argue for a gap between officers and enlisted men to enforce discipline while critics say Prussian autocracy has crept into the army. They contend that earning a few bars on a uniform does not make a soldier superior in a democratic system.
Russians advance and test America in postwar tension
A compilation of editorials from the period laments Russian expansion into Manchuria and other regions, questions Soviet censorship and aims at the United Nations. It notes Byrnes may publicly push back and questions if the US should loan more credit to Russia while atom bomb secrets remain guarded.
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Storm Lake
United States
United Nations
Russia
Stalin
Eagle Grove
Byrnes
Marshalltown
Health checks with chest X rays to beat tuberculosis
The article argues periodic chest X rays detect tuberculosis early, before symptoms appear, reducing lung damage and treatment time. It warns neglect is as foolish as ignoring railroad crossing signs and stresses the value of timely checkups for health. It emphasizes short X ray times and long hospital stays avoided with early discovery.
Mack Announces Candidacy for State Senator in Iowa District
Guy E. Mack of Storm Lake Iowa announces candidacy for the office of State Senator in the Fiftieth Senatorial District at the June 1946 primaries subject to approval of Republican voters in the district.
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Iowa
Guy E. Mack
Storm Lake
Butler Announces Run for State Representative in Iowa Mines
Guy G Butler of Rolfe Iowa announces candidacy for State Representative subject to Republican voters in the June primaries. He appeals to Pocahontas county voters to support his campaign as he seeks a seat in the legislature.
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Pocahontas County
Guy G. Butler
Rolfe
Iowa
Humboldt Senator J. F. Miller Seeks 50th District Seat
Senator J F Miller of Humboldt announces candidacy for the 50th district seat covering Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties subject to June Republican primary. He has served four terms in the state legislature as Humboldt county representative. 3 F Miller Humboldt Iowa
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J. F. Miller
Humboldt
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
A. J. Shaw
Miller
Humboldt County
F. Miller
Iowa
County Supervisor Candidate Files for 1947 Primary
Henry C. Oaken of Palmer Iowa announces candidacy for County Supervisor in the Republican primary for the term beginning January 2 1947. The statement lists his name and hometown and indicates running in the local race.
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Henry C. Oaken
Palmer, Iowa
County Attorney seeks reelection in Pocahontas County Iowa
F E Van Alstine of Pocahontas runs on the Republican ticket for re election as County Attorney in Pocahontas Iowa. He announces his candidacy and urges support from local voters.
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Pocahontas County
F. E. van Alstine
Pocahontas
Iowa
Date Set for Corn Belt Plowing Match and Field Day
Date for the Corn Belt Plowing Match and Soil Conservation Field Day sponsored by Radio Station WHO and the Soil Conservation Service is September 21 in Iowa. The event will resume a national plowing championship and promote converting farms to conservation practices with demonstrations and contests open in contour and level land plowing. State champions from across the nation will advance to finals in Iowa.
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WHO
The
Soil Conservation Service
Iowa
University of Iowa Faculty to Speak at High School Graduations
Twenty three University of Iowa faculty members will speak at high school commencements this spring. Speakers cover contemporary problems and several hold three or four topics. They are scheduled through the extension division.
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University of Iowa
Candidate Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor
Republican candidate Aved J. M. Bush of Plover Iowa declares run for county supervisor in the June primary for the term beginning January 1. Page notes his affiliation and bid on the ticket.
State Senator from 50th district on Democratic ticket
LeRoy A. Rader of Storm Lake Iowa seeks the Democratic Party nomination for State Senate in the 50th district subject to voter will in the June primary. He faces competition within the party as voters choose the nominee for the general election.
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Democratic Party
LeRoy A. Rader
Storm
Lake, Iowa
County Treasurer Candidate Files Republican Run
Duncan C Grant of Rolfe Iowa announces candidacy for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primary.
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Pocahontas County
Duncan C, Grant
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas County Clerk Campaign Note
County Clerk of the District Court Pocahontas Iowa seeks Republican primary support for June 1946 vote. Katherine Boozell urges voters to back her candidacy in Pocahontas Iowa.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Katherine Boozell
Pocahontas
Millard F Carlsen Seeks Pocahontas County Sheriff Office
Millard F. Carlsen of Laurens Iowa announces candidacy for sheriff of Pocahontas County subject to primary voters in the upcoming election.
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Millard F. Carlsen
Laurens, Iowa
Sheriff Candidate Stahly Seeks Republican Primary Support
E. R. Stahly announces candidacy for Pocahontas County Sheriff on the Republican ticket, subject to voter will in the June primary.
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Pocahontas County
E. R. Stahly
Pocahontas
Iowa
Remark Sparks Talk of a Possible Match
Dialogue shows Helen teasingly pressing for marriage while Betty jokes that she enjoys the attention. The exchange hints at romantic interest and social pressure.
Pneumonia to be Discussed in Next Article
The text notes that a healthy set of lungs will show no disease on an x ray and that pneumonia will be covered in a subsequent article. It emphasizes certainty about not harboring disease and hints at forthcoming discussion.
Europe faces long hunger before harvestHope
Europe remains hungry but relief may come if feed is secured and 1946 crops are fair. US food exports to Europe poised to drop as European farmers recover, signaling a return to self supply and limited American aid.
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Europe
Wallaces
United States
Hen vents over work reward with a complaint about chicken feed
A hen voices discontent over labor and reward, asking what she gains from her efforts and lamenting that the return is merely chicken feed. The line turns on the irony of giving but receiving little in return.
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Murray
Knoxville Express
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J. M. Bush
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Carl J. White
T.S. Clark
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F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Auto Bonds
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
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Mason City
Rolfe State Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Dr, R, B, Ranney
Dentral
Guy Smith
Real Estate & Insurance
Fuller
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