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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
1
The Gallup poll again showed accuracy with less than three percent error in the national vote. Fortune’s poll missed Roosevelt by under one percent, while critics cite bias and poor method in polls during the 1936 campaigns.
The piece contrasts supporters of the president with Clark, notes Leon speculators prosper, and argues Britons miss key bombing targets. It urges airmen to disrupt German breweries and asserts Germans crave beer despite Hitler and the Gestapo, linking shortages to morale.
Cherokee Chief discusses proposals to replace the electoral college with a popular vote, noting constitutional hurdles and advantages. Norris-Lake plan would allocate each state’s electors by its popular vote, potentially ending solid state blocs and reshaping national results. The piece also reflects on postwar American unity and civic duty.
The speaker asserts that teaching children builds intelligent citizens and emphasizes freedom to discuss politics and non political topics without fear of surveillance. The quote highlights pride in being American and the belief that expressing opinions freely counts as a lucky attribute of citizenship.
A civic column urges balanced view of progress, praising U S achievements over Russia. It notes Russia’s five year plan and limited per worker meat, contrasting with American relief aid and higher living standards, and calls to focus on progress rather than criticism.
Iowa sportsmen abandoned hunting to help conservation after a massive blizzard killed thousands of pheasants and froze birds’ eyes and wings. Governor Wilson urged taking grain instead of guns to aid breeding stock. Farm losses rose while chinch bugs may be reduced in southern Iowa.
Notice to Ira Stone and persons unknown that Lot 8 of the NE4 of NE 2 Section 2 Township 93 Range 31 in Pocahontas County Iowa was taxed sold 1931 to 1987. Certificate of sale assigned to Harry Morey. redemption must occur within ninety days from completed service or Treasurer's Deed will be issued. Dated November 15 1940.
In Eagle Grove schools a teach-a-phone setup helps Clifford Orr 9 attend classes while bedridden with infantile paralysis. The system uses two small cabinet radios, one in the classroom and one at his bedside, to enable participation.
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns farmers that baby pigs born in cloudy November weather lack sun exposure and vitamin D. Without sun or green pasture the pigs may develop rickets and weakened joints, so farmers should provide vitamins via grain rations to prevent deficiencies.
Paul M. Burson says farmers in town have shown growing interest in pasture improvement after observing impressive gains in carrying capacity from liming phosphating and reseeding worn bluegrass pastures.
Extension agronomist Burson notes farmers in Des Moines Sioux City and Cedar Rapids with Chambers of Commerce have achieved significant forage gains by following recommended methods. He urges farmers to contact their county agent and plan a detailed 2 year spread, which limits annual costs, mitigates weather loss, and allows gradual grazing program development.
A playful quiz asks to choose answers for two questions. First, if you have few friends you have few friends. Options include several overweight friends or too many wrong kind. second, horticulture is the science of gardening. The prompt invites tallying a score and selecting the correct option.
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