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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
1
A reminiscence on the chautauqua program’s inspirational role during youth, urging attendance and education. The piece critiques automobile safety, wartime deportation ideas, and local road funding debates, while noting a Des Moines trip and Minnesota road experiences.
Citizens argue for paving Main Street to ease auto travel and prevent road deterioration. The piece notes Minnesota and Iowa road plans, roller grinding for Rolfe's street, and the impact of car traffic on surface conditions. The column also derides slacker culture and endorses prohibition and dog night patrols.
An editorial argues for drastic immigration law changes to curb quick naturalization, limit voting rights to long-term loyal residents, and reduce labor tensions. It states foreigners’ children adapt better, but voter education is needed, and the nation should prioritize American interests over asylum.
The piece argues housewives face excessive and unnecessary waste advice amid high prices. It claims most American homes waste little, while dining venues and idle wealthiers' mansions show far greater waste due to multi course meals and unsold leftovers. It condemns food waste driven by price rather than necessity.
The author argues that if troops were abroad or unavailable domestically a home guard should exist. Exempts would compose the units, trained by officers, ready for active duty. Communities lacking a guard are urged to organize immediately.
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