Party labels blur as voters face shifting 1912 dynamics
The author notes voters struggle to define party identity amid diverse factions from La Follette to Taft and Bryan to Reed. It discusses presidential prospects, Johnson’s nomination, anti saloon league endorsements, Lowden’s backing, and Bryan’s media influence, with regional notes on Varina and Nebraska ontwikkelingen.
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Balme
Wm. H. Taft
Hiram ‘Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Henry Allen
Bryan
Edwards
Wilson
Reed
Interchurch Movement Gains Wide Newspaper Advertising
The Interchurch Movement receives heavy rollout across nearly all U.S. papers as churches often underutilize promotions, signaling a broad effort to spread its message nationwide. The campaign emphasizes ecumenical cooperation and public participation in church initiatives.
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Interchurch
United States
Pocahontas County Politicians Enter Republican Primary
Voters are urged to support S L McIntire and G L Gunderson as candidates for representative in Pocahontas county. McIntire notes one term experience benefits legislative service and seeks Republican voters in the June primary. Gunderson also announces candidacy to represent Pocahontas county on the Republican ticket.
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Pocahontas County
G. L. Gunderson
County Auditor Announces Candidacy for Second Term
County official W. Gilcrrist of Pocahontas County declares candidacy for Republican nomination for county auditor. The race is subject to voters in the June 7, 1920 primary election.
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Pocahontas County
W. Gilcrrist
Pocahontas County Recorder Candidate Announcement
Rose McCormick announces her candidacy for County Recorder of Pocahontas County Iowa subject to Democratic voters at the June 7 primary election. The notice states the official designation of her campaign and the election date.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Rose McCormick
County Officials Seek Party Nominations for Pocahontas County
County nominees announce candidacies for 1920 primary elections. Fred M. Hudson and T. F. Lynch seek the Republican and Democratic nominations for county attorney of Pocahontas County, contingent on June 7, 1920 voting. R. H. Winegarden runs as Republican candidate for sheriff in Pocahontas County with primary support sought.
Interchurch Movement Costs Rise as Overhead Grows
An editorial warns that publicity for the Interchurch Movement will boost overhead and cut receipts. It recalls postwar price swings, noting print paper costs have doubled from war-time lows and reflecting on Democratic price cycles and political blame.
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Interchurch
Sherman
Graveled roads praised amid spring floods and plans
A letter to the Spencer farm paper argues gravel roads proved their worth after a spring flood. It urges more graveling and hints stock in related firms may be offered to the public. The writer critiques weather forecasts and political vitriol while praising President Wilson.
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Spencer
Farm Bureau
Seed care advice to boost yields and feed people
The message urges careful handling of seed and seed beds to double harvests. It emphasizes prudent cultivation and fairness, reminding that feeding people matters more than individual wealth. The tone appeals to shared responsibility and thoughtful farming practices.
Soil Tests Show Acid Soils Need Limestone Across County
Tests of twenty samples in Laurens show fourteen acidic, Rolfe reports seventeen with acidity, and other county areas sixteen of twenty acidic, all needing two to four tons of limestone per acre. The Farm Bureau offers free tests and has shipped limestone for field trials as clover and alfalfa struggle on high ground.
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Laurens
Rolfe
Farm Bureau
Will Carey
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J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Marion Bruce
the Arrow Man
Mit
Leonard
Wood
Johnson
Taft
Hughes
Varina
Hiram Johnson
Anti-Saloon League
Lowden
Drys
Chicago
Heman
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Hitchcock
the State Savings Bank
C. M. Webb
Rolfe, Iowa
the Regal
Pocahontas’ County
S. L. McIntire
Fred M. Hudson
T. F. Lynch
R. H. Winegarden
Garfield
McKinley
Bureau
F. C. Thomas Company
Ford
Rolfe Auto CO
Keystone Steel
W. C. Shull
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