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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914. Established in 1888 by J. J. Bruce and long run by the J. H. Lighter family.
The United States Navy occupies Iceland to establish a strong air and naval base at a strategic north Atlantic point. Iceland's parliament approved the move, while critics accuse Senator Wheeler of signaling Hitler. The editorial argues Germany ignores neutrality and treaties, and praises U.S. action as lawful and necessary.
The editorial blasts Taft for anti-British and pro German stances and domestic isolationism. It argues both senators seek the White House, misread public sentiment, and should retire to private life. It criticizes prewar talk of military plans and calls for secrecy until action is ready.
Eldora editors discuss Hitler's logic behind invading Russia noting Germany's need for supplies as morale and morals become secondary in war. The piece argues the action could delay U.S. entry and buy Britain time, while warning of Russia's costly resistance.
Excerpts urge civic apathy and anti participation tactics while opposing local committees and urging minimal involvement. Separate passages discuss Hitler’s war moves, Hess’s flight, and a forecasted US expeditionary role in North Africa.
A reader brings beans to the editor by back door to claim a phone order with two kettles of fresh beans. Mrs. Grant shows large green peppers for potato salads. Fashion Shop in Rolfe faces closure and a shopper praises French pottery plates and a blue green crystal brooch.
The piece argues against focusing on who killed Billy Patterson or who halts Nazis in Russia. It states the priority is stopping the invaders to restore Britain’s self defense and prestige. It suggests Hitler’s advance benefits Allied cause and warns against moral quarrels among savages when time is critical.
Ringsted Dispatch notes initial German gains are rapid but costly for each foot of ground. While many doubt Russia can prevail, the World War II situation centers on Stalin persuading the nation to endure and continue the fight, hoping for eventual turning points.
War observers view the German Russian clash as among history's fiercest. Russian forces, deemed inferior, resist Hitler's mighty machine. Reported heavy German losses suggest the dictator may have lost his opportunity to subdue Britain.
A short dish description notes tuna or salmon salad with hard boiled eggs, quartered potatoes, lettuce, and related vegetables. The fragment hints at a cold, plated prep suitable for a light lunch or entrée side.
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