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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
1
The Iowa Republican edge faces a choice on the senatorial race as Brookhart and Steck threaten Cummins. Farm Bureau and Farm Union clash over strategy but share aims like fair prices and rising land values. Milo Reno faces criticism for opposing a banker backed farm conference in Des Moines.
A fragmented quote depicts Mesabe discussing a loudspeaker with phrases about turning off the radio, tired listening, and adjusting broadcast transmission. The dialogue hints at a "human soul sender" idea and the need to twist or alter broadcasts.
The piece discusses International Harvester offering farm implements at one dollar in exchange for future crops, arguing farming is priced on a fifty cent basis. It notes court rulings against nickel slot machines as gambling devices, calls for bank deposit guarantees, and a warning on bank panics and idle reserve funds.
An English author broadcasts a novel and a critique of gossip. The piece urges self restraint and notes money fades while life is irreplaceable. It laments the enduring power of old lady gossip and praises hymn books as commentary on human nature.
The piece praises corn sugar use and cooperative farming while urging kitchens to rely on corn bread Johnnycake and mush and milk to cut costs. It notes wrestlers Gotch and Leslie Beers trained in the Corn Belt and highlights President R A Pearson of Iowa State College praising corn growers at a Farm Bureau meeting.
The article discusses how farmers view the College’s research and invention as useful for increasing surplus. Pearson’s reception boosted farmer and college cooperation, while a repeated editor joke sparked debate about press role and unity in promoting growth and prosperity.
In Pocahontas Iowa the District Court informs all interested parties that a last will and testament dated December 6 and January 26 1996 has been filed opened and set for hearing proof of validity. The hearing is at 2 o clock pm in the court house before the district court clerk. All interested must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted and allowed as the deceased's will. Dated Pocahontas December 3 19265. 39-3 (((Seal))) G James Clerk of District Court Edna Winegarden Deputy
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