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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
8
Iowa agriculture officials warn potato acreage can yield local markets but require careful planning. Expert C L Fitche notes hot weather and heavy soils limit suitability, urging use of good seed, crop rotation, a 250 wind press sprayer, and proper grading to reap profits.
A columnist bites into local gossip noting that a woman who avoids discussing neighbors may be hinting at scandal about Mrs. Jones or Mrs. Smith. The piece suggests she spins tales to whet listeners' curiosity.
Mrs. Washburn returns from Wisconsin to again operate in the Havelock telephone exchange. A steady stream of visits and business from Laurens Rolfe Pocahontas and Fort Dodge marks a busy week. Community events include a St Patrick Day dance at the IOOF hall and a Laurens Gospel Team service at the Methodist church.
A humorous caption notes the contrast between an old fashioned woman who feared a mouse and her daughter who stands firm under the stare of a traffic cop, reflecting social change.
Seed oats tested by the Farm Crops Department at Iowa State College show germination as low as six percent with many samples at fifty to sixty percent. H D Hughes says much of the oats for seed is unfit this year due to poor germination caused by unfavorable threshing weather. Even with low vitality many farmers will still plant the seed, risking poor yields or a need to buy new seed and reseed.
A reflection on life as a blend of mystery and adventure. Luck is welcome when understood and managed with care. The text cautions that good luck can be dangerous due to its unpredictable nature.
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