Suburban voters weigh Woods loyalty amid war issue
The letter argues charges against Hon. Frank P. Woods are political camouflage and defends his war stance. It cites public support for restricting liquor and details local political tensions as voters assess candidates including Sam Rolfe and Sheriff Bob Winegarden. The piece highlights Judge Dan Coyle’s community involvement through music with youth.
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Frank P. Woods
Register
Kenyon
Frank P. Wood
Congressman Woods
Cosson
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Joe Allen
Dan Coyle
Judge Coyle
Republican primary notices for Pocahontas county candidates
A 1918 ballot notice lists candidates for the June 3 Republican primary in Pocahontas County Iowa. Roy W. Hurray seeks senator 60th district, W. C. Wood runs for county auditor, G. B. Peterson for treasurer, and R. L. Hudson for county attorney, with voting support urged.
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Roy ‘W. Hurray
Lake
Lows
Pocahontas County Republican Primary Sheriff and Supervisor Candidates
Multiple Pocahontas County Iowa Republicans announce campaign bids for sheriff and county supervisor. R H Winegarden seeks sheriff after first term and full protection of conduct. C A Green and M N Ives announce supervisor runs from First District and Garfield Two. J E Schnug seeks northeast district supervisor support in June primary.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
C. A. Green
Rolfe
M.N. Ives
Garfield
J. E. Schnug
Residents urge using English during wartime in United States
A column urges Americans to speak English and avoid German during the war, noting seditious German remarks and celebrations. It also discusses local political squabbles over judgeships, senatorial chances, and delays in sewer and public works projects amid wartime costs and labor issues.
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United States
Independent candidate pledge echoes county will in fall vote
The editorial argues public sentiment should guide party choices and warns against minority control of nominations. It highlights G. B. Peterson seeking renomination as Pocahontas County treasurer, noting his proven service and wartime patriotism. It contrasts broad sentiment with wartime measures and questions orthodoxy of language bans.
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G. B. Peterson
Pocahontas County
Peterson
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