13 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1934
Page
1
The piece debates corn imports and rail freight impacts on hogs and farming, questions Argentine and European markets, and critiques relief and New Deal policies. It highlights transportation as a bottleneck, comments on local law and advertising, and notes Boone's franchise vote and municipal plant prospects. It also mocks highway safety rhetoric and discusses local media and Prohibition Party mentions.
Kansas grown potatoes sold in Rolfe at 1.50 per bushel. Clint Miller injured when his team ran away. Two schoolhouses were being fixed up. Dr. J. L. Young moved into a newly purchased house. J. T. Grant led boys to Clarion for a pony cart purchase. Pollock family moved to Plover. Max Brenton of Havelock, former featherweight champion, defeated by Jack Finn in Manchester. A. G. Hancher family moved to Estherville. Pocahontas County assessed value set at 15 900 676 with land averaging 847.87 per acre. Ditchwork provided jobs as re-dredging continued. Rolfe nearly depopulated as locals heard W. J. Bryan speak at Humboldt. Windstorm knocked down trees and windmills in Des Moines township. Eugene Lighter discharged a loaded gun in McIntire store, window glass damaged but no injuries. Water shortage tallied in local notes. Oats fair but corn worry persisted. All Rolfe baseball team listed with pitchers Earl Richmond and Harry Coffin, and players including Clint Core Joe O’Keefe Lee Johnston Duck Boyce Billy Taylor Claud Horner and Raymond Rogers.
Fay Wax built a new garage on his Rolfe property northeast of town. G S Shriner transported Mrs Dan Urquart and children to Rodman Monday forenoon. Lois Jessie Brinkman left Friday for a Detroit visit. Ralph and Mrs Dailey dined with Henry and Mrs Angel in Clare. Glenn McClure of Charleston W V stayed with George Ham Tuesday. H N Hamilton, Mrs Earl Ferguson and Lois Jean visited Paul Lothian at Palmer Wednesday.
The column praises Johnston and Boyce as capable catchers and notes all outfielders could play infield. It claims many good players exist but favors an all Rolfe lineup, ending with a question about today’s softball players.
Disjointed OCR notes mention H. D. Brinkman v. Moines Monday and several visitors including Calvin Jacobson Sheila Jolliffe D. A. Cook and Clarenen family. References to Jos Humboldt home at aan Sunday and Glyde Brinkin with family visiting Okoboji Lake imply a rural Iowa community gathering context.
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