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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
6
The town of Rolfe Iowa passes Ordinance No 59 setting street rules for drivers including right side driving, yielding at intersections, signaling, and parking directions. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail with enforcement starting after publication. The measure takes effect upon passage and publication.
Iowa State College dairy experts report a cheap DIY fly spray costing about one cent per cow, made from coal tar dip, fish oil, coal oil, whale oil, oil of tar, soap and water. The spray reduces flies and improves milking efficiency. cows are treated twice daily, with a portable two-man cart spraying forty cows in five minutes.
Iowa State College experts warn blue grass is a major enemy of alfalfa and advise lime and early cultivation after first cut. A disc detaches shallow rooted grass but may risk alfalfa crowns. other tools are weaker. With proper cultivation alfalfa lasts longer, potentially boosting yields and value for Iowa farmers.
A visiting editor A G Bagge drove to Rolfe last Friday with Burt Iroesen and son Merle. They toured main sites including James Fox’s store, Carroll & Son auto ride, a three story school, a forty acre race park, the Rolfe Arrow shop, Nacke Drug store, and a call on Attorney Moon. The piece notes Rolfe as a live burg with fine country roads and thriving landmarks.
Mayor C H Moon urges all drivers to read the two ordinances published in The Arrow. Effective after 12 noon Saturday June 12 1920 the rules cover speed and street use to reduce accidents and protect health life and property. Citizens are asked to report violations to the mayor.
The town of Rolfe Iowa adopts Ordinance 60 restricting motor vehicle speeds to 15 mph in the business district and 20 mph elsewhere. The business district is bounded by Oak Grant Railroad and Des Moines avenues. Penalties include fines up to 25 dollars or up to five days imprisonment. Town Clerk Co H Moon Mayor June 10 1928.
A reflective line warns that rapid friendships breed enmity and that few attain their ambitions as there is always a higher goal beyond reach, suggesting perpetual striving and caution in alliances.
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