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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
1
Iowa State economists cite hog price gains over three weeks driven by reduced hog marketing, rising industrial output, and optimism about exports to England. Higher wages and renewed demand for pork and lard support prices while a 10 percent drop in pig numbers hints at firmer prices next year.
The piece argues British resolve and stubbornness will blunt German attempts across the English Channel. It contrasts French training and leadership with French weaknesses, warning the Nazis they will not find an easy push in England as they did in Norway, Holland, Belgium, and France.
Editors warn that democracies face criticism for slow readiness as dangers rise. Experts estimate 12 to 15 months to arm an army of 1,000,000, facing labor shortages and political bickering. The piece urges prompt action to avoid disaster. It also notes Senator Shaw’s highway No. 221 forecast and comments on tax changes tied to defense efforts.
A mix of party tactics surfaces with talk of Willkie and Taft at national debates and a Marshall Spangler clash. Separate items note Iowa bankers expanding credit amid 1939 loan growth and a broadening 1940 income tax base, boosting awareness of federal finance.
Harold Grafton and others examine the Iowa State Conservation Commission's coarse fish removal program in Spirit and Okoboji lakes. They explain history, funding, and the need to balance lake carrying capacity with the goal of boosting game fish, noting coarse species’ competitive pressure and the role of state crews in removals.
The Hampton Times criticizes Balkan states for arguing over borders as they face likely absorption by Hitler or Stalin. The piece labels the dispute as foolish and highlights the looming threat to sovereignty and independence.
Officer Joy Sutton accelerates patrols in LeMars with a motorcycle capable of 105 mph. The upgrade tightens enforcement on speedsters, signaling a tougher stance for drivers exceeding speed limits.
Iowa State College poultry expert W. R. Whitfield notes a flock may need culling if eggs fall short of half the number of hens. Heat reduces production, with non laying hens consuming 6 to 7 pounds of feed monthly. Sell idle birds early to cut overhead as summer and molting affect laying.
Mrs. C. W. Dutton of Wheatland left two diamond rings in a Pullman washroom. Fred Jones the porter found them and returned them. She declined a reward and asked for a word of appreciation to his employers, which she gladly gave.
A reader quiz lists six multiple choice questions about empires borders baby weight and saboteurs with options a through d. It notes that answers appear on page eight.
Fragmentary note describes primitive plowing with crooked branches guided by manual power, tracing early farming methods and tools before modern plows.
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