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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
1
A mosaic of stray thoughts on names like Jawnita and Juanita, rap about U-Boat 851 sunk by City of Rome, and musings on taxes and crime. The piece riffs on ministers, bootleggers, and social norms, ending with a Spencer garage man anecdote.
The Inter-State Commerce Commission ruled grain freight rates to Texas and Des Moines will match Omaha and Council Bluffs, boosting Iowa grain revenue by about half a million dollars in 1925. The decision ends a two decade dispute tied to Des Moines as a grain center, influenced by J. Dolliver Kent of the Des Moines Board of Trade.
Preachers from varied denominations argue what the world needs from religion and public life. They critique sermons, promote revivalism, and imagine a future Chicago with a landing roof for flying mail and a single-building city to ease traffic.
A guide to evaluating a town by its newspaper. Examine typography and ink quality, then scan news columns for civic activity versus crime, schools, churches, and clubs. Check ads for local merchants and product trends to gauge whether the community leans toward progress or stagnation.
The passage urges strong local newspaper support as essential to town welfare along with churches and schools. It argues merchants should back publications to show loyalty, noting editors’ progress with moves like buying a car or home as signs of advancement and dependable press.
A fragmented line hints at a discussion about meaning and a phrase referencing something fastened at one end. The text is unclear and lacks discernible names or concrete details.
Notice is hereby given that all subscriptions for stock in the Maha Telephone Company of Rolfe may call at the office of the Secretary for receipts for their stock certificates. JH Engel is Secretary.
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