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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
3
The article states that after July 1 1915 elementary agriculture, domestic science and manual training become required in Iowa public schools. It notes outlines and bulletins from Iowa State College Extension, outlines for trained teachers, and new exam requirements for prospects seeking teaching certificates.
A 1915 notice requires twelve weeks of Normal Training or six months teaching for admission to the uniform county certificate exam after July Jet 115. Certificates or proof go to the County Superintendent to forward to the Educational Board of Examiners. Exemptions apply for twelve weeks training credits in new subjects. The first exam will use the twelve week course outlines, with agriculture and domestic science added in June 1915.
The Pocahontas County Superintendent announces two ISU instructors will teach agriculture and domestic science from June 7 to 11 1915. The program targets new subjects, offers an elementary June exam, and asks all certified teachers lacking summer school to plan attendance and indicate enrollment. Grace D Bradshaw urges readiness to submit attendance blanks.
The piece urges ending panic over hard times and calls for early spring buying from home merchants. It argues money is circulating, not resting, and that public confidence should be restored by supporting local businesses and keeping Prosperity in the forefront.
A satirical column mocks neutrality era politics and public attitudes in 1915. It critiques Woodrow Wilson, foreign policy quips, calls for work, and a local heckler, noting England and Germany, Lloyd George, and U.S. preparedness with sharp, humorous jabs.
A reader from Laurens urges balanced view on mail order versus local merchants. The letter discusses the buyer’s and home dealer’s roles, the scale advantage of mail order houses, pricing transparency, and potential misalignments between town and country trade, calling for stronger home commerce and community competition.
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