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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914 recalls the founding in 1888 by J. J. Bruce and the years of steady guidance by the J. H. Lighter family.
A Gallup poll shows 60 percent in favor of conscription style training. The American Legion supports a year for young men, clergy oppose it. Proponents claim education, discipline, and reduced juvenile delinquency, while opponents warn of infringing rights and war prep dangers.
Editorials from Iowa papers urge establishing an executive mansion for the governor and a salary commensurate with office. They compare with federal practice and note personal financial hardship faced by governors elect while serving the state.
A Darwinian style editorial mocks cigarette shortages and argues quitters would bless society unless tobacco manufacturers and the tax bureau profit from the habit. It references editorials and columns, hinting at editorial tensions and public policy.
Farmers who have combined or picked corn for neighbors are invited to report to the Farm Bureau office to join the Bureau and provide reports on custom combining and corn picking activities.
Farmers in Pocahontas county eligible for War Harvest certificates issued by the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. The notice notes additional farmers who have done custom work may also qualify.
The Garfield Hustlers 4 H club met Monday at Dick and Bob Fisher’s home with 10 members. They discussed Christmas customs in other lands and planned a skating party during Christmas vacation and a sobogganing trip when weather allows. Lunch was served by Mrs. Fisher.
Pocahontas county farmers reported many planting gains by December 2. Farmers stated they had combined over 100 acres of soybeans or harvested over 150 acres of corn for neighbors in response to a recent Farm appeal.
A letter requests recipients to send in information by May and to fill forms completely. It advises care in completing details and mentions cards.
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