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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
1
Consolidated with The Reveille on February 12, 1914. The venture, founded in 1888 by J. J. Bruce, was for years successfully run by members of the J. H. Lighter family.
The piece argues Governor Dewey supports a liberal labor policy, Social Security extension, and new deal measures while seeking limited government restrictions on business. It notes potential GOP friction with isolationists and outlines China war concerns and the need for Chinese faction cooperation to aid the broader war effort.
Historic forces drop over Holland as British and Polish troops break through to relieve surrounded paratroopers. Far eastern and northern squadrons landed too far to contact ground units, leaving garrisons cut off and defending with light arms until relief arrives. Survivors will be remembered for their stand at Arnhem.
Wallaces' Farmer notes that soaring soybean output and reduced lard demand will depress heavy hog prices while light hogs with leaner meat dominate profits. Pigs born in spring 1945 should be selected for lighter build to fit winter 1945 46 markets. The piece cites Europe relief tapering and favors lean hogs with well developed ham and sides. An Arkansas widow recounts finding a husband for nine dollars who died in service, leaving ten thousand dollar life insurance.
A Newsweek style column by Ernest K. Lindley discusses hopes for the German war ending soon, the Rhine battle, and the uncertainty of unconditional surrender. It notes Hitler’s aim to secure terms, the possibility of Allied advances, and the risk of guerilla resistance if surrender falters.
The piece notes many farm groups push prices higher hoping for continued demand beyond the war. It cites 1944 as the peak farm income year with doubts about 1945 and 1946 prospects. An Italian POW on a peanut farm in the South jokes that Mussolini promised marching across the U.S. but they would first have to pick peanuts.
Emmetsburg and Knoxville dispatches discuss tire shortages affecting truck and bus operators and the wider US transport system. Officials warn of reduced service and urge efficiency to stretch existing tires for war production and civilian needs. An observation from Rolfe notes local signs and shops as a snapshot of small town life.
Readable notice comments on Rolfe Iowa events and sights. It mentions a Free Bar BQ hosted by The Greater Rolfe Club on September 14 and mentions local signs, a bank clock, a depot painted farmer red, and Clyde L. Herring for Senator. The Advergram teases questions about Chamber of Commerce ad space.
In the Hampton Times column, references to Stalin's four freedoms include worship and church recognition in Russia, hints of Moscow Vatican overtures, and an American Baptist minister invited to visit Moscow. It cites 1937 religious demographics and notes a football lesson for the Humboldt team from Livermore, predicting growth rather than quitting.
State of Iowa Pocahontas County notice to all concerned that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Ben Munson deceased dated June 1 1925 has been filed in the September term 1944 district court case No 2886. Hearing is set for October 17 1944 at 10:00 a m at the Pocahontas County Courthouse before the district court or clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause if any.
Fragmentary legal notice concerning probate of a will at Pocahontas Iowa with unreadable names and dates. Content mentions rejection of probate and designation of instrument as fop tun and delineated terms. Unable to extract full names or outcomes from the garbled OCR.
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