We must halt noxious weeds in farms say farmers
Senator Brookhart and Fred Hawley call for active Farm Bureau action against Canada thistle and Minnesota quack grass. They warn indifference risks loans denied for infested land and urge stabilized prices and prudent use of war savings to aid farmers. Local essay stresses debt relief, credit limits, and avoiding speculative investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred K. Hawley
Marshall Township
Farm Bureau
Hawley
Canada
Iowa
Joint Stock
A Christmas Message of Joy and Charity
A holiday editorial urges readers to forget sorrows on Christmas Day and spread peace. It recalls childhood memories, calls for forgiveness among neighbors, and encourages giving to the needy while welcoming newcomers with hospitality.
Laurens Sun reports farmer views on coal strike and wages
A Laurens County farmer describes a relative in Ohio earning 18 dollars a day in a coal mine and argues miners should be paid fairly but that price increases burden the public. The piece notes a two million dollar mining fund and predicts a resumed strike on April 1 while criticizing the union and coal barons for financial impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Laurens Sun
Ohio
Miners’ Union
United States Fuel Commission
Editor’s Chair on Newspaper Prices and Biases
A witty critique compares legal, medical, and funeral charges with newspaper costs and ethics. It notes a lawyer, doctor, and undertaker charging various fees, while an editor spends hours gathering facts and writing, yet is accused of bias and overcharging. The piece lampoons critics who fault papers while praising service.
Tickled to Death Riddle Grains Mystery
A humorous verse recounts a grain buyer found dead with a smiling face and no pain. The coroner returns a verdict that he died from asphyxia while “dreaming he got a box car.” Stolen.
Notice to Shareholders of Bank Election in Rolfe Iowa
Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of the First National Bank of Rolfe Iowa that an election of directors will be held at the bank office in Rolfe on January ninth at two oclock PM. The meeting may address other business that may properly come before it. B L Green cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Folfe
Rolfe
Iowa
B. L. Green
The Des Moines Register Tells It First
Town readers receive news 12 to 36 hours sooner than rival dailies in the Register. Harriss F Thomas runs new and renewal subscriptions for Rolfe and nearby areas with phone lines 146 and 1230.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Register
Harriss F. Thomas
Rolfe and Vicinity
Fragmentary OCR Indicates Readiness to Support Wives
The readable fragments show phrases about women and husbands, mentioning willingness to keep expenses and furnish money. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, names, places, or dates to form a full news item.
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Reveille
J. J. Bruce
Smembers
J. H., Lighter
Marion
Bruce
Territory
Healy
Rion
Matter
Post Ofice
At. Rolfe, Iowa
Iowa Press Associato
Fa Prow
Smith W. Brookhart
Seven Seas
Great
Middle West
Congress
A. B. Symes
VEAL
Kent Building
J. A. Carroll & Son
Rolfe, Iowa
Christ
Ises
Furnis Mioney
Jory
W. C. Durant
General Motors Company
Thame
Durant
California
Fox
Gist
H. S. Auditorium
Wilson
Broadway
London
Nacke’s Pharmacy
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