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Fragments of a Hardin County political critique
A reader ridicules candidate Nichols for self praise and bouquets, questions tax and printing records, and challenges his stance on liquor, insurance, and roads. The letter accuses the editor of partisan bias, urges voters to scrutinize his public service and campaign promises, and contrasts local politics with broader national themes.
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Brother Wichols
Hardin County
Des Moines
Nichols
United Tax Payers League
Bere
Bentleman
Temperance Association of Town
ET. Meredith
ET. Meredith, “Dry”, W. %, Harding, “Wer, Wm. Schmedika, “Dry”! I, A. Nichols
Tims
G. A
Board of Supervisors
Citizen
Hardin Oounty
Hardin Councy
House
Senate
Marshalltown 1. A
Register and Leader
Greater Iowa Association
Nicholes
Gilant
Dewmoorst
Hig County
W. L. Harding
E. ‘J. Maredinh
C. A. Gineman