08 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
1
Editorial urges labor and capital to unite in Rolfe to plant vacant lots with food crops, likely potatoes, to reduce living costs. Notes unused land could supply all town needs and hints at rising egg prices and local tea price undercutting by outsiders selling cheaper tea.
The piece discusses war powers and Prussianism, critiques Congress and President Wilson, questions road legislation like Elwood Mackie and farmers bills, and notes local remarks on public offices, clergy, and youth programs amid wartime tensions. It references Palo Alto county, Emmetsburg Democrat, and Rolfe high school agricultural class.
The piece urges attracting industries to grow population and wealth, arguing a live town with spirit attracts manufacturers. It emphasizes community generosity, site donations, and a positive business climate over tax breaks, urging cooperation like a cooperative creamery to lure industry.
An editorial argues for providing wholesome, age appropriate entertainment for children and teens. It compares youth energy to impatient colts seeking harmless outlets and calls for an up to date opera house, clean moving pictures, and a gymnasium. It stresses guardianship by churches parents schools and warns against letting pursuit of money erode moral development. Guess Who notes youth shape their own futures.
The article warns that 1917 may cut the country off from international supplies, urging farmers and urban residents with vacant lots to cultivate fully. It stresses that fed armies require farm products, and advises people to avoid lending money to strangers, promoting self reliance and work in local production.
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