28 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
1
The Rolfe Business Men's Club, formed in September, advances local commerce through promotions and prizes. It funded events such as a Jay Gould circus and Christmas shopper boosts, including cash prizes and fowl giveaways. The piece also notes debates on water supply and compares Poland Finland and Stalin Hitler actions in a wartime context.
The fragmentary text hints at a German national message urging the people that war is over and requesting endurance this period. It references the idea of peace and national resolve, but lacks concrete details, dates, or names.
The Hamp ton Chronicle reports Henry Horstman, a German immigrant with $200 debt, saved and bought a 160 acre Tama County farm near Gladbrook for $150 an acre. He built a life through hard work, dowries, and careful management, proving opportunity exists beyond war-driven growth. The piece links this to broader economic optimism and rising industrial activity.
A Gunnison News-Champion clipping recounts a highway collision after a farmer veered into a side road without signaling. The pursuing truck hit the farmer’s car, wrecking it, prompting the trucker to demand a signal before the turn.
The Cherokee Chief discusses how public relief fuels voters and keeps people dependent, noting congressmen face jobseekers and long recess crowds. It warns reducing relief and payrolls will take courage amid demands and potential political fallout, with drought and falling wheat output shaping 1940 prospects.
The 100th county area held by insurers since January 1 1989 has been liquidated back to owner farmers. Governor George A Wilson and Insurance Commissioner Charles R Fischer led a plan to end emergency holdings, selling about 2 000 farms into private hands. The process created a market despite prior fears of large losses.
Mr and Mrs Art Wiirtjes of Grundy Center were arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after a fire in their home revealed articles paid for by an insurer in other places. In Hampton a cafe explosion injured head chef Clarence Fox lightly as he relit a gas burner, blowing out five windows.
Adolph Weber of Wadena died when his clothing was caught in a circular power saw last week. The accident occurred at his workplace and resulted in instant death.
Clay Hiner of Bloomfield received a five year term at Fort Madison after a prior felony conviction. The judge ordered 15 months for each chicken stolen, reflecting a harsh penalty for poultry theft.
Willard Adcock of Chariton slept through a blaze that destroyed his house and furniture. Neighbor Joe Oliver rushed to alarm him, forced entry, and pulled Adcock from bed before flames engulfed the home.
Audrey Johnson an 18 year old farm youth near Dayton suffers a serious wound when a shotgun discharged after being dropped last week. The injury is a through and through wound to his left thigh with condition listed as serious.
Leslie Schollerman, a Belle Plaine resident, was injured last week when inflating a tire he was repairing. A hammer-tap caused the tube to explode, a rim fragment struck his forehead, and he was knocked unconscious for several hours at a local hospital.
Fred Tillotson of Pierson was driving through Battle Creek when a pavement dip threw him forward. He sustained three broken neck vertebrae and will wear a cast for several weeks.
John Anderson, a retired farmer, presented a crisp $100 bill to the Atlantic News-Telegraph office for a bid to the people of Finland. Anderson and his Danish-born parents feel a kinship with the Finns due to shared heritage.
Guy Hogan of Monticello发现一家农具店火灾时在凌晨三点四十五分呼喊 Fire 促使当地志愿者迅速出动。消防员正好在火警站两扇门之外吃年宴前准备，迅速赶至现场灭火。
Amos Swartzendruber of Wellman was fatally injured when his clothing became entangled in a pulley shaft while preparing to grind feed. He was stripped to the waist and suffered head and facial bruises before dying several hours later without regaining consciousness.
Chester Rasmussen of Jacksonville found a $1000 bill mistakenly given by a teller instead of a $100 bill. He returned the larger note to the bank and received a cordial thank you from staff.
In Sac City last week a three year old, Mary Francis Schultz, caught fire from a Christmas candle. Her nine year old sister, Elizabeth, carried her to the bathroom and held her under the faucet until the blaze was out. Mary suffered 25 percent burns but should recover. Elizabeth sustained severe burns to hand and arm yet stayed to finish the job. The family credits Elizabeth with saving their Christmas.
Mayor George Timmons invites bids for the purchase and removal of Bridgewater’s 40 year old bandstand structure. Officials plan to replace the tower with a new public entertainment area, promoting continued use of the municipal band program.
The piece urges careful poultry and car buying choices. It stresses evaluating long term value over price, starting chicks early for better market timing, and raising them on clean ground to ensure health and productivity. It advises checking producer reputation and after sale support for cars as well.
A cookbook style tip urges farmers to start chicks early and place them on clean ground. It claims better land and improved profits as flocks move along a field from hatching to maturity, promising stronger returns with smart timing.
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