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A Straw Man Meets County Board Standoff Over Funding
A debate over Supervisor Smith and Chubb unfolds as the Des Moines county race is reviewed. The piece defends the Courier and counters the Republican charges, detailing bridge work, jail costs, grading, and the poor farm, while noting court cases and budget figures from 1902 to the era.
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Swithh
Covien
Smith
St. Joe
Chubb
Des Moines
Topo County
Blackford
Prairie Township
Black Cat
Jones
Maide Uf
la Verne Township
Raymond
Tom Jones
Peter Punk
Jowest
Union Slough
Titonka
Tellier
Court House
Iill
Porthero
Union Township
Blackford Hill
Vo Crue Rutran
Ovear
Club
Bonwl of Supervisors
Liesanve
Thas County
Board of Supervisors
Lacy
Heskett
Corwith
Lucey
Board of Health
Irvington Township
Lucy
Supreme Court
District Court
Board of Ehealth
Prairie Towneship