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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
1
The 1910 founding by Marion Bruce and weekly Thursday publication date are noted with a 1914 merger with The Reveille. The earlier 1888 inception by J. J. Bruce continued for years under J. H. Lighter family management.
President Roosevelt’s Sunday night radio talk drew the largest audience yet, defending U S support for England and rejecting appeasement of the Axis. He named Verne Marshall and the No Foreign War committee as misguideds and urged broader industrial aid, insisting neutral nations supply war materials can still influence the conflict. He predicted Axis defeat and future free governments, and called for increased American production alongside government, capital, and labor cooperation.
A critical letter argues that a pro Nazi, anti English group aims to pressure Congress to let England fall. It warns that keeping America out of war risks Nazi dominance in Europe and calls for continued American military aid to Britain to prevent a Nazi victory. The writer questions Verne Marshall and associates over Nazi propaganda influence in the Americas.
A Knoxville Journal piece describes a morning street scene with a devout couple in winter attire. It contrasts winter clothing with summer outfits and ends with Dr. Edward Spencer Cowles noting mind power affects illness, where functional symptoms often stem from fear and fatigue rather than physical disease.
The piece notes eleven states have adopted constitutional amendments to prevent lawmakers from diverting gasoline tax revenue from highways. Iowa in 1939 submitted such an amendment awaiting 1941 action, with lawmakers urged to let voters decide. It argues gas tax fairness ties funds to road improvements or maintenance and urges timely action.
Iowa helps feed Greece as part of war aid efforts. A Keokuk mill begins producing 18,000 fifty pound bags of oatmeal for a 22 car shipment to be completed. Cherokee Chief notes Iowa's role in supporting heroic Greeks.
The report notes a steady stream of bills prepared for introduction as the Iowa General Assembly nears, with about fifty ready. It highlights concerns over redistricting for congressional and state senatorial maps and mentions wartime supply efforts supporting a resilient, heroic frontline.
Dyersville Commercial notes the Iowa Taxpayers Association outlines a bill for 60 percent property assessments, seeking change from current 100 percent. The Iowa State Tax Commission has used 60 percent but must abandon it if statutes remain. Frank Pierce, secretary of the Iowa League of Municipalities, led litigation to enforce 100 percent valuations. Changing the tax setup risks shifting burdens among units and requires comprehensive adjustment to preserve fairness.
Government stores 150,000,000 bushels of corn from 1937 38 and 1989 at 65 cents a bushel a price aimed to stabilize markets. If local prices exceed 65 cents the national price rises to match them. The move may push shipments from the corn belt as new crop prices firm.
Cherokee claims top spot among northwest Iowa cities of similar size for aggregate grocery sales due to aggressive merchandising and advertising. The Daily Times notes its long record of heavy retail grocery advertising and near full field coverage, crediting grocers for expanding Cherokee’s trade area and benefiting merchants across trades.
A collection of light humor and anecdotes shared over time includes a preacher joke about chicken thieves, a coroner verdict saying it was an act of God under suspicious circumstances, and various quips about optimists, job seekers, and social mores. The piece trails into a few city and regional jokes and a Swedish society reference.
A fragment from the Cold Springs Times notes honesty pays dividends in peace of mind. It also mentions a story of a man seeing his wife upstairs and both trying the same thing at night, with a stray line about a penny dreadful tone.
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