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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
3
A political notice urges Frank J. Lund to run for Congress and promises, if elected, to promptly introduce a bill repealing the Esch-Cummins Railroad Law and to seek reductions in freight and passenger rates. It criticizes the current congressman for voting for the law and failing to amend or repeal it, citing the Congressional Record of February 1920.
In Iowa the senatorial contest pits Col Brookhart against incumbent Cummins with Thorne as a factional lever. The Iowa Homestead backs Brookhart as farmers and laborers face pressure from powerful interests in Washington. The piece notes campaign threads, editorial stances, and local reaction amid primary tensions.
Ruthven, Iowa resident John A Berg announces candidacy for State Representative on the Republican ticket pending June primary selection. He cites broad support from friends and community members as the basis for his campaign.
County candidate E. F. Nefatead declares run for Palo Alto County attorney, contingent on June Republican primaries. Another notice by B. F. Freeburg confirms candidacy for the same office with primaries set June 5th.
Raymond A Whitmer of Curlew Iowa declares his run for County Auditor of June County. He asks residents for support in the upcoming election and notes his willingness to serve the public in this role.
Several residents including Thos H Rierson of Ruthven Lost Island Township and J A Suse announce candidacies for the 4th District County Supervisor positions subject to Republican primary voters in June. C H Graettinger of Iowa also issues a similar bid noting support from friends and urging party affirmation.
Pearle Richardson, county recorder candidate, seeks Republican voters backing in the June primaries. The statement notes the race is decided by GOP voters and is dated May 18, 1938.
Leo Shen announces candidacy for county sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to June primaries. J. W. Jackson also listed as a candidate in Palo Alto County with support requested.
L D Smith and J Martin announce candidacies for county treasurer posts. Smith cites June primary as the deciding vote. The notices reference Ayr Shire Town and Palo Alto County under Republican primary processes.
A nostalgic poem laments the loss of the old time family doctor who knew families by heart. A separate news item reports a fatal burn at Edwin Benson home on May 22, where 16 year old Evelyn died after kerosene sparked flames from an ash box and clothing, a nearby hired man attempting to help.
Candidates urge voters to support their Republican bids for county treasurer and auditor in Palo Alto County. Berg vows farming and business friendly policy, economy and modernization. Marvin of Ayrshire campaigns on public economy and state service. incumbent auditor cites duties delaying outreach and asks continued taxpayer-focused service.
The Republican voters form a candidate for the Reywli chi nomination for the office of entip ty. Richardson declares long service in the role has prepared him to render efficient service and asks voters to renew their confidence in the upcoming election.
On Monday June 6 voters head to the polls for a primary election with several Republican contests noted. The Democrats in the district face little opposition, suggesting a straightforward result in several races.
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