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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
6
Des Moines residents report an improved winter apple crop thanks to horticulturalist Wesley Greene. They note lower flour prices but bakery groups lack word on relief while soldiers overseas crave American tobacco. Exemption debates anger communities as winter snows hit Idaho and sparrow control efforts draw scrutiny.
In southwest Iowa, detective Wilkerson stirs staunch support and mobilizes money as Havner’s trial moves counties. The repeal of venue and biased views linger as Dutch and German residents face suspicion, while Ireland and French war letters energize readers.
The Pocahontas Record notes a state wide seed corn drive led by Federal Agent Hammans with county supervisors, especially Grace Bradshaw of Pocahontas, aiding in organization. It emphasizes that women superintendents perform best, citing examples Miss Caroline Forgrave Adel Dallas County Miss DeJarnette Polk County Miss Jennie M. Ward Lewis Cass County and praises their diligence and results. It highlights Mrs Lighter Rolfe whose appreciation letter to an Iowa editor reflects strong motherhood values shaping future national leadership.
Chester White boars for sale described as long and heavy boned with good breeding. Traced to Wildwood Prince and other lines from a Wonder boar. Cholera immune via double treatment. Inquiries to H F Toben, Phone 15, Palmer Ia.
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