10 May 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
1
The column blends commentary on price debates with hints about rationing and home economy. It discusses farm prices, gasoline and liquor debates, gardening, wartime duty, and the value of better refrigerators to save ice and food, urging prudent spending and duty. It also critiques cheap refrigerators and praises well insulated, airtight models for health and cost savings.
City residents faced summer ice shortages and rising prices. Housewives seek early refrigeration solutions to cut ice bills while preserving expensive food as ice costs climb and food prices stay high.
Sealed proposals by the Independent Consolidated School District of Des Moines Township Pocahontas County Iowa due May 22 1917 for general building and heating plumbing and ventilating work. Plans at secretary and architect offices deposit ten dollars. bond five percent required. district may reject any bid. contract to be signed with satisfactory bond within ten days.
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