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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
4
The Lehigh Valley Argus of Lehigh Town editorializes that dollar corn should be used to settle debts. It announces a policy paying $1 per bushel on all subscription accounts in Lehigh, inviting others to adopt a similar scheme to square old balances.
Entries for the Annual State Corn and Small Grain Show to be held February 1 to 6 at the Armory, Town State College Ames, pour into secretary Joe L. Robinson’s office. Last year set a record with over 11,000 ears of corn plus many other crops. About $2,000 in cash premiums await winners. amateur and professional divisions apply per crop. Entries close January 28 with a $1 fee granting Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers' Association membership.
Humboldt Iowa report shows Fred C. Lovrien converting a grain operation to dairy. He bought 62 Holstein heifers for 3000, spent 2100 on equip and feed, hired a foreman, and notes about 8000 dollars more value at year end from cows and crops. Civilization appears to lead from the jungle life to the jungle life.
An illustration describes a Jenny dress with box plaits held near the skirt bottom by fur bands forming a double plait while the inner plait remains free. Another silk crepe frock shows plaits arranged in points at the top with tops cut to points and slashed between plaits before turning edges to apply to the upper dress.
A reflective mix of maxims notes that procrastination delays bills, conscience spares few, loud justice cries when served, and hogs slated for slaughter should fast twenty four hours for easier handling and better meat.
Residents share weekend visits, birthdays, and illnesses while schools host games and meetings. Notable items include births in Webster City, a large basketball crowd, Legion Auxiliary officers named, and a dramatic fire near Nowack farm with heavy losses but saved lives.
In the District Court of Iowa Pocahontas County the administrator of Chas Perigal's estate is W. E. McEwen. Creditors must present claims per law and debtors should pay the administrator, dated January 9, 1926.
The church hosts a men's night banquet Friday evening at 6:30 in the basement. A fine supper and program of music and speeches are planned, with a community invitee list and tickets at fifty cents. about 100 sold so far.
Plover loses to Rolfe in a hard fought game as Grinnell, Strong and Fisher lead the scoring for Rolfe while Lighter and Twizg contribute for Plover. The second team won 35-1 as Rolfe visitors crowd the gym and declamatory contest names are announced with Ruth Crock and John Moffett winning.
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