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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914 noting the long running paper founded in 1888 by J I Bruce and later led by members of the J H Lighter family.
The August Fortune issue cites Nazi economic tactics against the United States. It details price fixing on tungsten carbide by Krupp and General Electric, limiting licenses to curb U S production, and German profits soaring while U S output lagged. It notes Alcoa and Bausch & Lomb partnering with German firms to influence war material and warns for government review of such foreign-influenced deals.
The piece argues German progress in Russia faltered due to lack of internal support. It notes resistance by civilians, guerrilla actions, disrupted lines of supply, and effective Russian secret police compared to the Gestapo. It suggests democracies could recruit superior agents to strike back.
Across Iowa heat has threatened crops but Pocahontas County enjoys near zero heat damage due to frequent showers. The county's extensive green corn fields, rich black soil, and drainage improvements highlight its reputation for top Grade A corn land and bumper yields.
A reader essay critiques Italy as a waning Axis member while Japan rises as a tougher foe. It argues for forceful action against Japan, condemns pacifist tone, and warns that propaganda sways public opinion. The piece reflects wartime attitudes and anti-appeasement language.
Fragmentary text describes a general strike or unrest in Britain, with ordinary citizens and firemen mentioned. The piece notes London’s involvement and hints at wartime or social conditions affecting daily life, but clarity is limited due to incomplete OCR.
The text honors firemen who endure extreme risks without rest to fight fires caused by bombs. It notes many have fallen in duty while protecting the empire and contrasts war threats with peacetime dangers. It asserts fire departments are a town's prime defense and best investment.
Readers see recurring errors in military forecasts as experts once favored a Nazi quick victory. The piece argues past wrong calls hint at Stalin’s advantage, noting Poles and rains were once cited as turning points. It questions Japan's Indo China moves and broader wartime bets.
The text critiques wartime experts predictions about Norway the Low Countries and the Balkans, noting past misjudgments. It argues the Pacific and Far East confrontations will involve American Britain and Chinese forces, with Japan facing strong resistance and potential economic boycotts. It downplays Japanese gains and foresees long war implications.
Local restaurant owner Phl Riches recounts navy eating habits noting 146016000 eggs and 1419600 gallons of sauces used annually. He cites 3200 cooks, 720000 meals daily, with pies from ship bake shops reaching 260 daily. Navy menus are medically supervised for balanced nutrition.
Schrader will bring to Algona a new $15,000 Ottenhams car noted for a world record 26.64 seconds from Des Moines. It is credited with straightaway speed over 110 miles per hour. Safe ways are happy ways.
Captain Demetri displays two bears trained from Russia as part of the Kossuth county fair grandstand program. He trained one bear for over a year to pedal an eight foot bicycle on stage while other acts include roller skating, stilts, and pushing a kiddie car for crowd amusement.
Gus Schrader of Cedar Rapids will defend his national championship against a strong field at the Kossuth county fair automobile race in Algona on Wednesday August 20, as announced by Secretary E. L. Vincent.
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