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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
1
Farmers weighed the AAA provisions, arguing cooperation gains if benefits flow and independence preserved without coercion. Critics warned that without subsidies participation drops, while a consumer tax or tariff-based funding remains debated. broader aims include soil fertility, prudent production limits, and national stockpiling of essential materials.
The Eldora Herald-Register notes a Prussian Bible society report showing nearly one million Bibles sold in 1939, about one per six or seven families, arguing that religious impulse remains strong in Germany. It contrasts with Hitler’s regime and cites forecasts of intensified warfare and strategic attacks.
The Iowa Highway Safety Patrol suggests judging a prospective fiancé by how he drives. Chief C A Knee warns reckless drivers often become unreliable husbands, while careful drivers tend to be safe, even-tempered leaders in a family setting.
The Iowa Highway Patrol urges girls to tell boyfriends to keep both hands on the wheel and drive slowly. They urge cooperation to stop one hand driving on highways, noting many serious accidents result from this habit. The message emphasizes safe driving as a common duty.
The Pella Chronicle argues advertising is essential for success, noting that patrons reward merchants who consistently promote their name and merchandise. It cites studies showing advertising cost is offset by increased patronage and urges year round budgeted spend. Patrons choose the business that invites them.
The Ouachita Citizen argues banks and newspapers share criticism and must run as they see fit. It notes non paying subscribers, daily challenges for small publishers, and the financial strain of county seat newspapers relying on lawful debt collection.
A humorous column mocks women's hat styles for men proposed by the National Association of Retail Clothiers. It riffs on outlandish designs, playful asides about spring fashion, local jokes, and light sketches, concluding with light commentary on public notices and humorous classroom quips.
The report notes Cray postmaster role and Rolfe high team journeying to Rockne for a game in a small auditorium. Rockwell led by a 30 to 18 margin after a slow start, with a stronger second half showing. Also mentioned are Ladies Athletic Club practice and a lodge offer for wedding arrangements in exchange for a steel range. The corn cost data from Pocahontas County and state average are cited from The Arrow January 1921 files.
A collection of quips and anecdotes spans advertising insight by Bernard Shaw and a judge of customer service. Included are a financier misread, a witty exchange with P. Riches, and musings on reckless drivers. The piece closes with a caution about personal responsibility after careless acts.
Mr and Mrs Hammond Potter of Nashua believe their daughter Gladys is safe in Ripon Wisconsin where she teaches after Christmas. A postal card they received shows Glarys' handwriting on a blank side and carries a Ripon postmark.
Local notes describe a robust ice harvest in Bikader County with harvesters reporting ice up to 12 inches thick and exceptionally clear quality. The brief highlights the skilled workers and prime conditions driving the season.
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Winnebago supervisors approved refinancing a county road bond worth $55,000 reducing the interest rate from 5 percent to 2.8 percent, creating annual savings for the county.
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