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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
4
Citizens note a 413 mill total tax levy the lowest in 43 counties as Clarence consolidates schools and maintains $1400 in bonds. The district reports upgraded property including a gymnasium and facilities, reflecting cautious budgeting amid 1939 crop yields. Farmers in Unit 4 share mixed harvests amid national grain trends.
The article notes daily government expenses around 3 million during the Civil War and a public debt near 865 million by August, plus state and city costs about 500 million. It also cites South expenditures, wartime destruction, interest, and pensions, estimating total costs likely exceed 10 billion dollars.
A Woledo Ohio glass firm announces a new product combining load bearing and facing units for buildings. It results from a patented process bonding colored glass and vit polite material to create a structured, wear resistant, light weight building material.
The passage describes fog over the Black sea affecting sailors. It notes mysterious lights and electrical plams amid mist, with a maritime mood and weather conditions shaping navigation.
A marauder escaped after a watchman fired a birdshot at him in Atlanta. The blast struck the thief in the rear pocket, ripping out his wallet containing a calling card for Iolus Smith. Police found Smith with a birdshot wound in his hip.
Reports say a new diamond rush has begun along the Vaal river near Samberly after high grade finds. Fresh diggers arrive daily to peg ground and the largest stone noted so far is a 30 carat gem with several other valuable finds reported.
Jewish refugees Otto and Julius Loffler faced a daunting task to cultivate their land in time for planting. Neighboring Oregon farmers organized aid by plowing, cultivating, and seeding 150 acres to ensure a successful crop this season.
United Airlines offers a 17 000 mile round the world itinerary taking 14 days. The fare costs 1785 dollars, equating to about 16 cents per mile. Pan American Airways has begun transatlantic service.
The excerpt presents the pledge of allegiance text as used in the United States. It asserts allegiance to the Republic and to a united nation with liberty and justice for all.
Miss Eloise Hayes of Latta completes fifteen straight years in school without a miss and earns a bachelor of arts from Coker College in Hartsville South Carolina. The record highlights her long sustained academic effort and final degree achievement.
Readable words note the inscription lists the donors and builders including Pass and Stow from Philadelphia and the year 1753 marking the bell’s casting. The text frames the Liberty Bell’s historic origins and location.
A note on the 1893 Chicago World's Fair mentions fried ice cream being created in the Gay Nineties. It describes coating ice cream in batter then frying in hot fat, cooking the batter while the cream remained frozen inside.
Soybean has been a principal Orient crop for about nine centuries but is only now gaining significance in this country as a major agricultural staple.
The AAA says without price or production controls the bright tobacco harvest could yield about 250 million pounds, risking abnormal surplus and market pressure. The report highlights potential impact on farmers and global tobacco markets.
The piece notes many African tribes prize caterpillars as a great delicacy and collect up to 20 edible varieties. It contrasts a robin with keen hearing and eyes, but suggests a robin’s ears are not as acute, citing a worm in the ground as an example.
The article notes that about 21 percent of the atmosphere is oxygen, a crucial element for life, while nitrogen makes up around 78 percent.
Alligators enter a torpid state during winter, burrowing in swamp mud or staying in lamder water as temperatures drop. The behavior allows them to conserve energy until warmer weather returns.
England once paid tribute to the Danes to deter raiding as part of a historical policy. The zircon is noted as the heaviest gem stone among widely used materials.
The Theo dore Benjamin family held a reunion and picnic on the lawn at Fred Benjamin’s home to honor the 51st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Benjamin. Attendees included multiple Benjamin relatives from West Bend Gilmore City Ottosen Rutland and Rutland plus Kinseth and Shupter families.
The Luther League held a Sunday evening social and devotional at the church. Rev. I Olson led the devotional hour followed by a social period and a wiener roast. Hosts were Merlin Sorenson Don ald Sorenson Billy Jensen Lor raine and Roger Isacson.
Dr and Mrs T S Clark attended a district medical meeting at Cor with Monday evening.
The library will reopen Saturday afternoon July 20 in the east room of the former post office. It will be open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 5 pm until further notice. Return any overdue books at once and use the east doors for entry.
W K Williams leads Bradgate Methodist Church with church school at 10:15 and morning worship at 11:15. The service includes a children’s sermon and Epworth Leaguers report on the Oko Boji Institute.
Community notices list a Sunday gathering for all ages, a Monday joint league skate with Humboldt, a Gospel forum at Carroll Adams’ home on July 22 unless postponed by pulpit announcement, and an August vacation school for children and youth with exact dates to be announced.
The Clarence school board voted to reduce property taxes in the town of 688 residents, cutting levy support for district operations and programs. The move lowers annual tax bills for homeowners and reflects a tighter budget strategy by local officials.
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