Market rush to harvest dominates national grain scene
The column notes a record rush to market with 1500 wheat cars arriving in Omaha and large grain volumes in Des Moines, warning of price pressure if the market cannot absorb the crop. It comments on farm policy, consumer trends, fashion shifts, and political intrigue around Judge Ratcliff and Knights of Pythias disputes in Rolfe and the Ninth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Commission
Omaha
Des Moines
Wiliam C. Ratcliff
Red Oak
Congress
Ninth
Rolfe
Billy Rateliff
He Was All Set to Live to Be a Hundred
The text humorously lists lifelong habits of a man who took no chances on health. It notes daily tooth brushing, regular doctor visits, rubber footwear in rain, sleeping with windows open, a vegetable diet, tonsil removal, occasional golf, eight hours of sleep, and abstinence from smoking or drinking to prolong life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo & St. L
Democracy and leadership in a restless age
Dr Frank Crane condemns clap-trap government by mob or monarchy and praises democracy for allowing people to learn from their mistakes. He argues democracy’s value lies in serving the people, not rulers, and notes both risks and resilience in American governance amid warnings of disaster. A long list of labor and business names and figures follows, ending with a subscription note for The Arrow-Neg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Inge
St. Paul’s
Mussolini
Premio de Rivera
America
Funeral plans set amid sizeable health industry ties
The obituary notes a funeral next Wednesday. It lists survivors as eighteen specialists and six gymnasiums along with four health institutes and many manufacturers of health foods and antiseptics. It mentions a past forgetfulness about trains at grade crossings.
Local Business and Labor Ledger Amid Road Fund Notes
A compact ledger item lists A. W. Patterson medical aid Wilson ee Kaskey & Son groceries Blomberg ne and several repairs and services. Road Fund entries include labor by Vern S. Coon J. W. Alexander Fd Quinsland and others with amounts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Patterson
Medical Aid
Wilson
Ee Kaskey & Son
Groceries Blomberg
H. Brokaw
Wright & Buckwalter
Ee Rolfe Auto Co
Motor Inn
Beneke & Wahlgren
Austin Western Machinery Co
John Sveida
Gilmore Motor Co
J.D. Adams Co
Keeles Hardware
Central State Electric Co
Current
le Harry Greene
D. W. Vote
Geo. Gilleland
Winewarden
Harry Johnson
Chas. R. Lanus
Vern S. Coon
J. W. Alexander
Fd Quinsland
Nothing Ever Happens in Rolfe Town
A nostalgic column extols Rolfe’s sleepy pace and safety noting the town sees no murders riots or scandals. It praises citizens as law abiding patriotic workers, thrifty producers, upright and open, arguing nothing ever happens is its charm and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Noted animal breeder joins Iowa State College staff
Dr. J. L. Lusk, renowned in U.S. animal breeding, is named head of animal breeding at Iowa State College and the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station. He will lead breeding research at Ames and serve as professor with limited teaching. Professor Kildee calls him one of the nation's best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lusk
United States
Iowa State College
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
H. H. Kildee
Lusk
Shambaugh
Iowa
Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
University of Wisconsin
Texas Experiment Station
Ames
Town Agricultural Experiment Station
Kildee
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continued
Board proceedings continue with B A Smillie medical aid and SIGWIE Lins of tale 31 00 noted in the Pocahontas County records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
B. A. Smillie
Sigwie Lins of
Tale
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J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter Family
Marion Bruce
Lowa
Domestic Animal Fund
Washington
Senate Committee
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Ward Ferguson
Ward
kKm
Webb's Drug Store
Rolfe, Owa
Pocahontas Rendering Works
E. C. Olson
Frank Crane
H. E. Dickey
J. R. Sinnett
J. R. Cain
Henry Junkman
Fred Bickhoff
Orvis Gadd
John J. Miller
P. A. Quinn
Miinois Central
Wheeler Lumber & Bridge Co
Hammes & Sons
Boots
Clint Greenwood
Labor
E. Winegarden
Matt Fitzgerald
Bridge Fund H. Channon Co
Jacks
Chas
R. Lanus
J. W
Alexander
Ed Qhinsland
Laboc
Adjoy
Roy A. Johng
Rye County
Anis
Ead
Hote Reed
Waader Bmry
Possesses & Fund of Informatics
Laine Ee
The
Maytag Company
Jeucon
Lows
Maytag
WWNC
Charleston
WORU
Incinpate
WLW
Revevind
Bes Moines
Fargo
Fort Wornh
Hepkinayite
Keanmas
MBC
la Crome
Angeles
Philadephia We. U. Pittabursh
RDEA
Atreal-Cfck
Regingwe
Northwestern Victory Branch
Washington Avenue
North
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Robert G. Hunter
Palmer
Towa
State Savings Bank
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McFiwen
J.B. Went
Chin
W.s.melwen
Jos. McEwen
R. J. Kent
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