26 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
1
In a sober analysis, lawmakers chose to raise an army by selective draft arguing it shields farming and industry. The plan assigns recruitment to competent officials to avoid disrupting industry while ensuring vital workers stay at home. The public should understand exemptions reflect real needs and not favoritism.
The article argues that lasting school quality depends on a stable, policy driven administration. It criticizes board politics for frequent leadership changes, emphasizes the need for a consistent head, and urges long term planning to build durable educational foundations.
The writer attacks German propaganda as diplomatic dust meant to lull American resolve. He asserts the war will be fought to a finish and will bring an end to kaiserdom and autocracy, urging readers to subscribe to The Arrow.
A column reflects on a night in a city park with four boys described in stark racial terms, then shifts to praise for voting machines and newspaper publicity. It discusses advertising value of papers, urges persistent publicity, and compares Canada’s wartime payrolls with U S policy amid calls for better support for soldiers families.
A reflective column discusses wartime support for families of enlisted men, German sympathizers, and the need for adequate milk supply amid a milk fight. It notes agitators in the west, the risk of armed conflicts, and a loyal French purchase of cigarettes for soldiers. The piece closes with a pastoral reminiscence of elm trees and sheep, hinting at continuity amid turmoil.
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