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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
6
The state fair will host a special department featuring electric lighting, tractor and truck implements during August 25 to September 3. Manufacturers have submitted numerous farm home improvement exhibits, reflecting broad growth in practical farm convenience on display for farmers and their wives.
Officials warn that spontaneous combustion in stored hay causes frequent barn fires each year. Damp hay, large bulk, and proper ventilation drive the risk, with clover and alfalfa most affected. Prevention hinges on careful curing and storage to avoid four to six weeks after storage ignition.
The brief assesses the strengths of the articles and outlines planned improvements for the upcoming year. It highlights content quality, reader engagement, and editorial priorities to guide future work.
One of the most interesting exhibits in the state fair’s new cattle barn is the Cow Test show supervised by C. L. Blackman. The display aims to warn against judging cattle by appearance and will feature cows and their dairy outputs along with advice on selecting stock for dairying.
The essay argues against shallow displays of piety and rejects the idea that a saintly smile proves virtue. It calls for genuine daily honesty and unobtrusive good deeds over public praise or religious posturing, urging men to live simply and truthfully without seeking rewards.
The passage criticizes Sunday papers for picturing young women in skin tight bathing costumes. It notes bare arms backs chests legs and other parts, claiming such images parade a culture of scant dress. It mocks gallery displays in bachelor dens and bets readers will object in bays and farms alike.
A 1920 council meeting in Rolfe notes bills for gravel supplies dog tags and street work. The record shows salary adjustments for the street commissioner and marshal set at 135 dollars per month effective June 1 1920.
The nuthatches crack nuts by wedging them in tree bark crevices and pecking with their bills. Unlike woodpeckers that use their tails for support, nuthatches climb with their tails raised. Their call sounds like yank yank yank according to the American Forestry Association of Washington.
The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Moon and Councilmen Bowen Brinkman Carroll present. After motions and discussion, the council adjourned to meet Thursday July 8 1920 at eight o clock p m. C H Moon Clerk.
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