17 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
1
The writer argues for an extra Congress in spring to push farm relief and tariff measures, warning that internal party conflicts and political maneuvering could derail needed food-price actions. They note corn and wheat price rises linked to the session talk, reflect on national bankers and trade, and critique political leadership in Iowa and nationally.
Dr Frank Crane extols deeds over words urging that real reform comes from quitting wrong doing not boasting reformers. He notes promises fail without action and compares virtue to action over prayer. He cites Bible guidance and contrasts cautions about drunkenness with practical self restraint.
The column jokes about legislative delays and “wait for Hoover” to fix infrastructure. It notes the Gilchrist amendment shifting senatorial district lines and questions population as a basis for representation. It observes Iowa pork producers forming a low-fee group, praises Mrs. Pollock’s early day review, and critiques tax increase talk while lampooning political hypocrisy.
The passage notes that tax increases may be needed in time and laments familiarity breeding contempt except when paired with good books. It mentions the 15,000 Useful Phrases as useful for dealing with a road hog.
Mrs. M. Davis reports relief from gas and bloating after Adlerika. The ad claims one spoonful relieves gas, improves sleep, and acts on both upper and lower bowels by removing old waste matter, with Druggist C. M. Webb distributing the product.
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