Rolfe News History and Subscription Rates 1914
Consolidated with The Reveille, February 12, 1914. Founded in 1888 by J. J. Bruce and run by the Lighter family for years. Entered as second class matter May 14, 1910 at Rolfe post office. Subscription rates listed for Pocahontas Humboldt Palo Alto and Kossuth counties and nationwide.
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the Rolfe Arrow
Michael R. Soth
Marion Bruce
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
3. H. Lighter Family
Rolfe
Iowa
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Palo Alto
Kossuth
United State
Greater Rolfe 4-H Club Purchases Grand Champion
The Greater Rolfe 4-H Club shows strong support for agriculture by purchasing the Grand Champion 4-H calf at last week’s Pocahontas fair auction. The club aims to boost community welfare and farmer prosperity, with continued capable leadership justifying its organization.
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Greater Rolfe Club
Pocahontas
Rolfa
Morgenthau Warns Against American Occupation Bias
Henry Morgenthau Jr argues that Germany should be policed by European troops who have endured Nazi rule rather than by American soldiers. He says Americans are too tender and sympathetic, risking being seen as weak and inviting German leverage. He cites France Russia and Britain as examples of differing postwar priorities and cautions against excessive mercy.
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Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of Treasury
Germany
Europe
France
Britain
Belgium
Holland
Optimists forecast return to prewar conditions soon
Optimistic voices foresee a rapid end to rationing with beef off lists in weeks and gasoline and fuel supplies improving. Secretary Clinton Anderson expects beef shortages to ease, while autos, appliances, and clothing items are projected to resume or increase availability by late 1945 into October and December.
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Clinton Anderson
Effects of Dropping Lend Lease
The abrupt end to lend lease shipments aligns with Congress goals that aid end with the war. England calls the cutoff abrupt while some Americans praise ending aid. The program had supplied war materials and fuel enabling Britain and Russia to resist Hitler until the United States was ready.
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Congress
England
Britain
Russia
Hitler
United
Farm income outlook after the war estimated by experts
The Wallaces' Farmer cites Theodore Schultz predicting farm production stays strong after the war but prices and per capita income may fall up to one third or two-fifths as demobilization expands farm population. A full employment scenario could limit net farm income decline to about 20 percent. Knoxville Express notes equal nuisance stamp costs for old jalopies and new cars.
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Wallaces
Theodore Schultz
Department of Agriculture
Butter industry eyes postwar recovery and new methods
The Paullina Times notes butter eaters shift to substitutes for a long period postwar. Oleomargarine remains scarce. manufacturers plan continuous process machines to improve spread and flavor. Farmers gain income as dairy states Minnesota Michigan Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin prosper. The Sibley Gazette adds a remark on leadership and world affairs.
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Paullina Times
Minnesota
Michigan
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
North Dakota Man Proposes Simple Postwar Plan
A North Dakota man, head of seven children, describes a self created postwar plan. He says they work hard, pay bills, owe nobody, save money, learn new ways, and will be financially independent. He urges others to adapt the plan now and ignore doubters.
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Knoxville
North Dakota
Bismarck
Lend-lease costs and repayment terms risk delaying aid
States argue lend-lease protected eastern cities and aided allies, but future shipments would require payment obligations. Britain would face large loans and altered trade with Commonwealth nations, potentially affecting U.S. and British economies.
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Santa Claus
Europe
Britain
British Commonwealth
United States
U.S
Demonstration Teams Honored at Annual Contest
Four blue ribbon demonstration teams led the nine entries in the annual contest judged by Mrs. A J Marken of Hampton Iowa. Champion Blue Ribbon Lake Lassies on Bread Box Emergency were Lorna Hodgell and Donna Dunn. Reserve champions D M T Lively Lassies were Roberta Reckard and Donna Capesius with Angel Food Wartime Cake.
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A. J. Marken
Hampton
Iowa
Lorna Hodgell
Donna Dunn
Lake Lassies
D.M.T. Lively Lassies
Roberta Reckard
Donna Capesius
Bonnie Omtredt
Patricia Welty
Althea McCullough
Phylis de Walt
Patty Tinius
Winne Lee Ball
Gladys Allen
Doris Flora
Beverly Majorowicz
Marian Pirie
Joanne
Dick Fisher Elected 4-H President in Pocahontas County
Dick Fisher of the Garfield Hustlers was chosen president of the Pocahontas county boys 4-H clubs at the August 24 meeting. Harold Janssen Lake Boosters became vice president, Merlyn Nomann Bellville Boosters secretary, and Byron Pirie Powhatan Pushers treasurer. Over 70 boys attended. Virgil Shelgren presided in Bob Koebele's navy absence.
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Pocahontas County
Dick Fisher
Garfield Hustlers
Harold Janssen
The
Lake Boosters
Merlyn Nomann
Bellville Boosters
Byron Pirie
Powhatan Pushers
Virgil Shelgren
Bob Koebele
Navy
Large Display Of 4 H Foods At County Fair
Four H girls in the Home Economics department showcased oven products and dairy foods at the 4 H fair August 21 24. Forty cakes and 57 plates of cookies, twenty loaves of bread, and 200 jars of canned foods were exhibited while all 12 clubs were represented. Bellville Busy Bees organized the special booth.
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Bellville Busy Bees
Let Wet Corn Dry On The Stalk Say Wallaces Farmer
The piece weighs options for wet corn after a warmer late July and predicts much soft corn at harvest. It casts drying ideas from siloing to husking early or experimenting with on stalk drying into December or spring. It notes November winds and sun can finish drying. It invites farm views on handling overly wet corn.
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Wallaces
War toll grows as World War II nears end
As the war nears its end the cost in human lives is highlighted. By August 10 total Allied casualties reached 1,068,216 with 251,424 killed and 418,000 wounded across army and other forces, including 44,960 missing and 122,027 prisoners. The piece underscores the price paid and calls for renewed effort to prevent a repeat catastrophe.
Removal Plans For Price Controls Announced
Plan for removing controls in less important fields enables OPA to focus on a new task of pricing civilian goods. Chester Bowles, authorized by William H. Davis, may suspend or exempt items from control under stated conditions while monitoring prices to decide if controls should be restored. Bowles notes about 5,000,000 commodities under control may soon need no ceilings.
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OPA
Chester Bowles
William H. Davis
Mr. Bowles
4-H Dairy Theme Booth Wins Ribbons at Fair
Mary the Doll and Puck the Teddy Bear led a milk themed booth while 4 H club girls earned 106 blue 119 red and 93 white ribbons. A sale brought in 20.70 for the building fund as Mrs J DeWolf presented top demo teams with blue ribbons and honored health winners Lois Carpenter Ruth Mary Ives and Betty Sinek. Marian McLain spoke on Friday evening with the Country Girl's Creed.
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Mary
Puck
G. E. Anderson
Fort Dodge
J. DeWolf
Lois Carpenter
Ruth Mary Ives
Betty Sinek
Marian McLain
Hope Progress Reported On School Lunches
The Iowa state health department urges sustaining wartime lunch progress in schools and expanding it with hot dishes, milk, and better sandwich quality. It favors whole wheat bread, substantial fillings like cheese or peanut butter, and additions such as lettuce to improve nutrition.
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State Health Department
Iowa
Ceiling on Seed Potatoes Extended to 1945 Crop
The Office of Price Administration extends the 1944 seed potato price ceilings to the 1945 crop for sales through June 30, 1946. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
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OPA
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G. A. Everson
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T. D. Jones Building
Rolye
T. S. Clark
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F. H. Molyneux
Savage Block
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Kennedy Agency
T. J. Raynes Insurance
Rolfe Phone
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
B. Rolfe
Lowa
R. B. Ranney
Guy Smith
Real Estate & Insurance
Fuller Bidg
Harry Tyler
Rolfe, Iowa
Apee
Rolfe State Bank
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