05 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
A compact proclamation argues that America rests on citizen effort and majority will. It asserts no right to disorder and frames every citizen as a partner in government, with government as a composite of American citizens and no slavery since the Civil War.
The writer praises Eugene V Debs for not seeking special favors for himself and urges unity among men to improve the town. They mock gender roles and urge residents to focus on practical town development and voting by machinery this fall. The tone is editorial and exhortative, calling for public input and action.
The piece argues that communities have two citizen classes: constructive critics who offer solutions and destructive ones who only fault. It urges officials to welcome well reasoned critique and requests citizens to propose methods of remedy, viewing teamwork as essential to progress. It labels destructive critics as knifers and praises constructive input as valuable.
An editorial warns that five years of prosperity led many Americans to overspend while savers held bank books. It urges timely saving as work remains plentiful, noting eight of ten are still not ahead financially and predicting hardship when tougher times return.
The piece defines mama's boy as a well trained son guided by a conscientious mother. It argues such boys grow into truthful, decent men who elevate humanity. It laments modern drift, urging millions of disciplined, peaceable youths.
One industry at least has not felt the depressing hand of the high cost of everything. The divorce courts rapidly dispatch decrees as judges move quickly to grant divorces.
Iowa’s baby crop remains strong despite war and weather with a state wide baby show and health contests planned for the Iowa State Fair from August 25 to September 3. Educational sessions for mothers will also be featured, showcasing the state’s top husky and healthy infants and the draft reports ranking Iowa high in soldier fitness.
A charming maiden defends old maids against jokes about marriage. She notes the old maid’s independence, lack of subservience to an abusive husband, and freedom from an upstart’s control or disrespect for her mother’s sex.
A new 820 by 445 foot cattle barn costing 200000 will house over 1600 cattle under one roof at the Iowa State fair. The building, praised as among the largest on fair grounds, includes a safe pavilion for 1000, dining rooms, sleeping quarters, offices, herdmen lounges, electric lights and running water, with occupancy ready on opening day.
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