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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
1
A column debates reciprocal trade treaties tied to production cost studies, arguing tariffs should reflect efficient producers and international costs. It questions census data privacy and urges turnout for the upcoming school election to elect a capable board of education.
Voters weigh proposals as supporters push for broad approval. Advocates argue a strong backing will secure a preferred post while opponents urge caution amid mixed opinions.
The Humboldt's Republican cites editors arguing Hitler’s recent public utterance claiming God backs Germany. They challenge how Christ could be aligned with Hitler’s murder and conquest and oppose any claim of divine endorsement for his actions.
The poem notes Britain’s seizure of English prisoners from a German vessel inside Norwegian waters, warning such acts may embroil neutrals. Experts foresee spring air campaigns and a harsh phase in the war with intensified attacks on ships and industry, while allies retaliate. The second topic discusses Montgomery Ward and Sears mail catalogs flooding Iowa, arguing many small merchants reject advertising yet lose sales to relentless mail-order competition.
Northfield Independent argues for a $5000 cap on government farm payments and scaling back above $1000, noting risks of surpluses if large operators stay in. It urges support for moderate size family farms, discouraging corporate farming and tenancy, citing tenant operation rates in the United States versus Sweden and Denmark.
The Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record argues against transient peddlers preferring local merchants who provide value, tax contributions, and community trust. It notes distance can enchant but warns dealing with strangers risks honesty and integrity, urging readers to support neighbors.
A March 11 school election is highlighted urging voters to support strong funding for teachers and schools. The piece emphasizes shaping future farmers, doctors, lawyers and merchants, warns against penny wise cuts, and stresses teaching American values and democracy to youth. Palm Sunday note adds context about calendar quirks.
From Johnstown Pennsylvania a lighthearted look shows pansy blooms pushing through remaining snow in Mrs Regina McCallan’s yard proving the old belief about pansies being fragile is wrong. The piece adds safety humor with a sermon on driving speed paired to hymn verses.
Former president Herbert Hoover leads a drive to raise funds for Finland with collections surpassing 2,000,000. The largest gift comes from John D. Rockefeller and family totaling 100,000. The piece contrasts local trustworthy merchants with questionable traveling salesmen and urges dealings with established local businesses.
In Pocahontas the old courthouse suffered substantial damage from a fire. Ernest Vaughn fractured his right leg above the ankle. J. White and M. T. Blessing returned to Rolfe after a winter in Los Angeles. Local farmers met with the county agricultural agent to form a farmers cooperative elevator company.
Pocahontas County Iowa Board of Supervisors met February 6 1940 with C F Young as chairman and others present. They approved the gravel pit contract with John R Siefken et al and adopted resolutions transferring funds between drainage districts and levies. Bonds for W C Steen were approved and tax compromise for Leon Sinek approved. Various county claims were audited and allowed.
A jumble of names and figures appears with Miller Bryant ribbons and various company mentions. References to World Book Co and Quaker Oats Co mix with Humboldt Fence and supply notes. Numeric sequences like 20:19 22.56 21168 and 88:83 14, 85: 195. 86 appear without clear context.
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