War era political salvo from Shelby County Taxpayers League
J W White president of the Shelby County Taxpayers League denounces Republican candidate John C Voorhees for indirect attacks on Julius Nelson and party opponents. He cites Secretary Baker and warns against disloyalty accusations amid wartime tensions and calls for loyalty and honesty in local politics.
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Kalby County
The
Publican
Voorhees
John C. Voorhees
Self
Cass
Shelby
Julius Nelson
Taxpayers’ League
Baker
J. W. White
Shelby County Taxpayers‘ League
Farmers' Co-Operative Elevator announces manager change
The Farmers' Co-Operative Elevator Co announces the resignation of manager N. C. Chinn and the hiring of George A. Shike of Cumberland. Shike, familiar with grain and farmer needs, will oversee operations in grain coal and feed. The note urges prompt payments and patronage to sustain the business as oil meal and tankage stock arrives.
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C. Chinn
Farmers’ Co-Operative Elevator Company
George
A Shike
Cumberland
Shike
Anita
Farmers’ Co- Operative Elevator Co
N. W
WAY
H. On ‘Stone
Taps to Sound at 6 Each Day for Our Boys Over There
Uncle Abe Biggs reports that R C Rasmussen will sound taps at 6 o clock daily starting Saturday in support of Our Boys Over There. The custom urges men to remove hats and stand at attention and women to bow. Potent political notices follow, urging votes for Mike Metz and criticizing current wartime politics and leadership.
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United States
Abe Biggs
R. C. Rasmussen
Political letters debate school elections and wartime policy
The writer urges repeal of the law on electing County Superintendents of Schools by district presidents and criticizes wartime political propriety. They reference tax bills on child labor products, mail order sales, and chain stores, and discuss military training, language politics, and Republican strategy in the war era.
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Wm. R. Green
Ways and Means
Judge Green
Henry Ford tour prompts questions on motives and politics
The piece questions Henry Ford's country tour and whether it showcased his exempt son. It discusses ongoing political tensions, banking tax proposals, and strains in money circles. It notes local resentment toward Harding and references to government control of transport rates affecting Populist ideas on ownership.
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Henry Ford
Senate
Local Musings on Elections Fashion and Peace
A fragmented editorial blends election legality, fashion notes on skirt length, and celebration preparations in Anita area. It comments on U.S. delay harming national interests and cites protests over flour prices and a search for a scapegoat in congress.
Voorhees Defends Campaign Posts in State Senate Race
Democratic nominee John C. Voorhees argues he has never accused Nelson of disloyalty and accuses Nelson of past ties to the Non-Partisan League. He cites Nelson’s Des Moines meeting attendance, Pierce doctrine sympathy, and bank leadership as indicative of questionable loyalties while defending his farming ties and suitability to represent the district.
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News-Telegraph
J. W. White
Taxpayers’ League of
Shelby County
Nelson
Min
Mrr
Taxpayers’ League
Cass
Fantisan League
M. H. Funk
Des Moines
League
Taxpayers' League
Ksae Paw
Lieague
Tomming
State Senate
Pierce Japatice
Homestead
State Council of Defense
Messrs
Funk
Pierce
Iowa
James Pierce
White
Atlantic Bank
Walf
John C. Voorhees
Ady
Judge Rockafellow Seeks Re election In Cass County
Local supporters urge re election of Judge J B Rockafellow to the district bench to keep probate and court business timely and efficient. They stress his proven knowledge and minimal reversals and call for voters in Cass and Audubon counties to back him on November 5th.
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J. B. Rockafellow
Atlantic
Cass County
Rockafellow
District Court
Cass
Audubon County
Judie Rock
Audubon
Jundge Rockafellow
Iowa
Rocka
Kunz Grain Company pledges rebuild and fair trade
A long notice from Kunz Grain Company Marsh Millhollin promises rebuilding coal houses and resuming top quality coal handling. They will pay highest market grain prices, supply corn, and urge debtors to settle promptly after the recent fire.
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Kunz Grain Company
Marsh Millhollin
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Ie N. Way
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Berlin
Bert
Scarlet
Pensacola
Florida
Kaiser
Col. B. M. House
Uncle Sam
Des Moines Register
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Galiher
Guy
Jim Brewer
Claire Sweney
R. H. Storer
Curt W. Benson
Citizens Savings Bank
Rock Island Station
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