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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
8
G Wilkins of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station notes alfalfa seed costs are rising relative to clovers and red seed. He describes a scheme to keep alfalfa in fields through multiple crop years then plow under for corn, offering several practical advantages for farmers adopting shorter rotations.
In a brochure and through references to Antioch College and the Shakers, DeFrank Crane argues honesty outperforms deceit in business and life. He cites Ed Howe and old adages, urging youths to live with constant integrity and to keep hands clean and heart right to face any challenge.
The Iowa Experiment Station promotes a short alfalfa rotation to curb wilt and root rot sweeping the state. Benefits include reduced bluegrass spread, more harvests in a second year, and less plant injury. Variegated varieties Grimm Ontario Variegated Hardigan and Baltic are recommended where stands are hard to maintain.
Proceedings list expenditures and approvals including payments to firms for supplies and services and to officials for fees mileage and costs. Names such as J H Keleher C G James R H Winegarden Ed Kizer C Crummer and organizations Farm Bureau Peerless Chemical Company and Klipto Loose Leaf Company appear among the line items with various small amounts.
A mixed list presents district notices of funds and expenses in roads and charities with many names and figures, followed by a community column detailing local visits, retirements, medical care, relocations, and moves across Havelock and surrounding towns with multiple residents changing homes farms and attending events. It notes public matters, church and legion activities, and personal updates from Gladys Holt to Ed Meredith care.
Members of the Intermediate League enjoyed a guest party at the M F E church parlors Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobson were Rolfe callers Wednesday evening. Thos Edge was a Laurens business caller Friday.
D H Bower and Annie Veazie wed at the Christian church parsonage in Laurens with Rev W H Knotts officiating. The bride, daughter of E Veazie of Havelock, studied at Moody Bible Institute and taught locally before church work. the groom, a New York native and World War I veteran, is a young farmer. They will reside on the Oleson farm and plan a Fort Dodge and Illinois visit before settling home.
Church notes list Rev. Wilson Gow as pastor with Sunday Services at 10:00 Sabbath School and 11:00 Morning Worship. Evening activities include Intermediate League at 6:30 and Epworth League at 7:30. Midweek features Junior and Adult Choirs, Prayer Meeting, and Junior League. The notice invites attendance and hints at prosperity for wage earners with fifty three reasons.
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