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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
3
News recounts Hitler’s planned September 16 attack on Britain halted by heavy RAF bombing of Channel harbors. It notes boats carrying soldiers were destroyed and wonders how removal of naval and coastal guns would have worsened the carnage. The piece surveys Iowa population trends and wartime morale.
District and state corn husking contests draw many counties with eight district meets. Alvin Roberts of Atalissa, Muscatine county, the 1989 Iowa champion, earns state meet entry on Oct 25 alongside 16 district winners. The national final near Davenport on Oct 30 will feature Iowa’s top two and other states’ winners.
Wallace's Farmer argues for broader tenant-purchase programs in Cerro Gordo County and Iowa, noting 300 applicants for 5 or 6 farms and suggesting increases in federal and state funding, mortgage insurance, and land reform to aid up to ten thousand Iowa tenants. It cites AAA support and calls for congressional and town legislation changes.
A wartime column argues German bombing targets civilians and nonmilitary London districts, insisting the strike marks deliberate punishment rather than military necessity. It praises RAF resistance and warns Germany to expect grave retaliation as city ruins mount.
An Iowa State college farm outlook pamphlet predicts higher feed prices with corn around 61 cents a bushel for loans. Hog prices should rise as pork demand grows, beef demand improves, and lamb feeding stays favorable. Butterfat prices may outpace feed costs, while defense spending could aid poultry and egg producers. farmers report strong 1940 incomes and favorable crops though corn output may drop.
The Emmetsburg Reporter urges preparation for winter with advice on warm clothes repairs and prevention. It highlights buying winter supplies, fixing leaks, and guarding against winter fires.
Have your furnace inspected and repairs done immediately. Ensure chimneys and flues are cleaned. Poorly maintained heating systems cause many home fires. Clear your house of old clothes papers magazines and rags that can fuel fire and spontaneous ignition.
Hampton Times notes W. S. Knudson reports continued rapid progress in defense production with excellent results and cooperation from Congress, industry, financiers and business enterprises. He praises management as non-partisan and capable, stating no better job could be done despite some criticism.
Gear secretary of the Iowa industries committee urged a three cent per barrel levy. The department reports nearly three million in total appropriation through inspection. The petroleum paid 79 465 in inspection taxes to fund the department of agriculture. About two thirds of operating costs go to activities not directly aiding the industry. Of the sum, 69.82 from gasoline pump licenses and 19 642 from oil inspection. The situation is described as discriminatory due to license fees.
A quiz asks to choose correct definitions and associations. It lists seven multiple choice items on astigmatism eye care, leisure terms, hair styling, Old Hickory, bullfighting, Takumquat, and Joe College studying birds with options reflecting various fields of study.
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