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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
3
A wartime urging favors diverse global grains Scotch oatmeal Irish potatoes English barley Japanese rice and Indian corn to spare American wheat for troops. The message advocates varied sourcing to sustain soldiers while supporting national production.
The piece reports a push by market hunters to loosen laws on killing wildlife to boost meat supply and hotel cuisine, with Col Roosevelt opposing changes. It cites Roosevelt arguing for conservation and notes broader political tensions and local stories from Indiana and Iowa.
The article praises American and English efforts in wartime, highlighting Governor Harding's speeches urging war readiness, and praising Spencer and the local Red Cross chapter fundraising led by women. It notes English farmers adapting crops after a tough summer and Italian disaster, with women playing a crucial role in farms and forges. It mentions the Russian war effort and a draft supplying potential bomb throwers.
Notice from the Board of Directors of an Independent School District in Polk County Iowa. A special election is set for May 8 at B A Marcoes to decide a proposition to establish an Independent School District. Voters must appear at the designated polling place during the stated hours. Dated Rolfe Iowa May 8. Secretary H Brinkman signs for the board per state code sections.
On April 27 1918 before a notary public C W Bien Ferguson appeared as president and secretary of Rolfe Light and Power Company to swornly acknowledge a document amending the capital stock and correcting line items. The instrument was signed sealed and executed by the corporation with authority of its stockholders.
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