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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
5
The piece recalls Columbus discover ing America on October 12 and notes the impact of his voyage on Europe. It then discusses Fire Prevention Week and a national push to educate citizens on fire safety and prevention strategies.
A Gallup inquiry finds three quarters of U S citizens believe they pay no taxes. High income groups acknowledge their tax share with 97 percent admitting burden, while low income voters show only three of five recognizing they pay taxes.
A Gladbrook man Toby Peterson released a passenger at the Marvin Richmond home then was struck and killed by a passing car in Gladbrook. The incident ends a Minnesota fishing trip and prompts local grief.
The report notes Harry Nevin of Taylor county farms yielding 200 bushels per acre on six acres. It also celebrates Cy Ridenour’s 49 years at Chicago and Northwestern’s Belle Plaine round house ending with shop foreman rank. It warns of accidents at Devil’s Backbone State Park after a 18 year old CCC worker’s fall and a recent fatal fall of a girl.
Government aeronautics inspector Lester Orcutt warns Spencer that corn cannot be grown on the city airport. He notes past allowances created a blind intersection and says the Spencer field is unique in serving as both airport and corn field, threatening action if it continues.
Local notice invites readers to consider selling items through the Arrow Ad ler column offering quick responses. The terse appeal markets rapid ad placement and cash offers for unwanted goods.
The undersigned announces appointment as administrator of the Joseph B Weishaar estate and requests all creditors to present their claims for payment. Notice dated October 4, 1939, requests formal probate actions and orderly settlement of the estate.
Agriculture official warns frost killed sorghum can be dangerous if fed without proper handling. Frosted sorghum should be cut immediately or allowed to dry before feeding or silage. Avoid grazing on frost damaged fields and fence livestock off until sorghum is processed to reduce prussic acid risk.
A terse note discusses converting discarded newspaper content into cash using an Arrow? platform. It presents a general idea without concrete details, focusing on monetizing unused articles for value.
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