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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1942
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12 1914. The publication traced its origin to 1888 and credited J J Bruce with founding, later run successfully by members of the H Lighter family for years.
Reported remarks by Chiang Kai-shek on Indian independence amid wartime turmoil note risks of Japanese advance and Hindu Muslim tensions. Observes British restraint possibly postponing self rule while India faces foreign and internal pressures. Also discusses electricity shortages, wartime conservation, and political maneuvers in Congress.
An editorial mix preserves a World War II era call to arms recalling Pearl Harbor and patriotic resolve. It urges vigilance against appeasement, opposition to traitors, and a strong surge to victory while condemning inflation and price control compromises. It also notes concerns over synthetic rubber shortages and wartime economic policy.
The Clarion Monitor notes farm hands should earn 47 dollars monthly with eggs and milk deliveries and two hogs yearly, while Hampton Times says wartime shortages will hit imported foods and flavors from France and Madagascar. Emmetsburg Reporter warns about possible Panama Canal disruption within 10 minutes and criticizes sales restrictions.
The passage argues for extensive defense around the canal including steel netting to shield vulnerable points. It notes Axis Caribbean operations looming near and warns that a self-inflicted strike could trigger rapid destruction within ten minutes, urging the canal to stay open at all costs.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues for a national sales tax as an anti hoarding measure. It would fund the war and curb panic by encouraging purchase of needed supplies and reducing stockpiling.
Editorials urge Americans to support the war effort, replace representatives if needed, and avoid criticizing the government to bolster morale. The Hastings article warns of Axis oil conquest patterns and the value of a blockade, while Sac Sun calls for civilian restraint and steadfast public support for soldiers and policymakers.
The Sun argues civilians must daily bolster troops by supplying food and equipment and maintaining morale for the fighting front. It credits loyal U S support for General MacArthur and his forces as essential to holding the line.
Iowa health officials report four straight monthly rises in pneumonia cases with 227 in January, 169 in December, 112 in November, and 72 in October. They warn that a decline is unlikely before next month or April and stress early diagnosis and treatment to reduce fatalities.
Officials explain early serum use aids both treatment and diagnosis. About 150 pneumonia typing stations Throughout Iowa speed up early diagnosis for serum therapy. Classic onset described as sudden chill fever sharp side pain cough and blood tinged sputum.
The county Farm Bureau offers free soil tests for members to decide limestone needs. Submit samples from each field area with furrow-depth material. Dry samples before sending. avoid placing near heat to prevent rapid drying. Follow guidance while ground is frozen by breaking frozen soil with a pick.
Two or more broods of chicks yearly may best increase output in the Food-for-Freedom campaign. Efficient housing avoids crowding. an early February brood and a second brood 12 weeks later can double the poultry crop with little extra equipment. Some prefer a September or October second brood.
The Osceola township minute book in Clarke county, in use for 70 years, was retired this month for a new volume ordered by the county auditor. The first entry was by Henry Stivers on January 20, 1872, and O. P. Anderson, then township trustee, was Tom Land’s father-in-law.
Foreign subscribers of the Waverly Independent and Waverly Democrat loan their papers to natives in New Guinea who roll cigarettes with newspaper strips. Native women smokers say the papers improve the taste of local tobacco.
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