Iowa Road Funding Sparks Debate Over Gravel Primaries
The Shaff road bill directs motor tax and gas tax revenue to state and primary roads under the State Highway Commission, leaving Pocahontas and similar counties with little for years beyond maintenance. Advocates warn bonds totaling about sixty-five million across sixty-one counties threaten future funding and urge a state bond issue for nonmaintenance needs. The piece cites John F D Rue of the Iowa Good Roads Association praising his long effort and independence in the road program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Pocahontas
House of Representatives
Iowa
The
Arrowman
John F. D. Rue
Iowa Good Roads Association
John
White
Statesidway Commission
Povspontas County
Pin
Pocahontas County
Mr. White
Republican Candidates for Pocahontas County 1928 Primary
A series of political announcements declares candidacies for Pocahontas county offices in the June Republican primary. Individuals named include Byron G. Allen Roy A. Johnson J H Wilson John F Carlson G G Butler C S Omundson H C West A L Anderson Co G James Katherine Boozell W W Harris and Abe DeVaul seeking roles such as state representative county auditor treasurer sheriff clerk of courts county recorder and county attorney with emphasis on primary voter will.
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Pocahontas County
Roy A. Johnson
Pocahontas
Iowa
J. H. Wilson
John F. Carlson
QO. S. Omundson
H.C. West
Havelock
Katherine Boozell
Paved roads and fair finance spark Iowa readers debate
In a candid letter exchange, residents discuss road building payments and banking losses. The writer argues against shifting all bank or borrower losses, urging fairness to all parties while denying political ambition and endorsing progress. Local editor Jas McCutchen features among critics and supporters.
Farmers debate tariffs and farm bill influence in Iowa context
The piece discusses the McNary-Haugen tariff plan and equalization fees, arguing they could aid agriculture like Iowa drainage law once deemed unconstitutional. It mentions political figures, a Washington jury verdict on Harry Sinclair, and upcoming meetings in Cherokee with Lars Skromme and M. L. Bowman on the program.
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Iowa
Washington
Harry Sinclair
Senate
Sinclair
New Mexico
Cherokee
Lars P. Skromme
M. L. Bowman
Sheriff Sale Notice for Pocahontas County
State of Town Pocahontas County notices a sheriff sale on May 4, 1928 at 2 10 pm. The document lists the official proceeding and the time for the public action under a sheriff's sale order.
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Pocahontas County
Public Auction of Sunset Hill Lots in Rolfe Iowa
The north half of Lots 19 20 21 and 22 in Block 8 Sunset Hill Addition Rolfe Iowa will be sold at public auction for cash to satisfy a 1928 special execution from Pocahontas County District Court in favor of Ed Kirby against Ernest Cox and Ava Cox. Sheriff Chas Stebbins deputy Chas Pattee dates Mar 31 1928.
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Pocahontas
District Court
State of
Iowa
Ed Kirby
Ernest Cox
Ava Cox
Sunset Hill
Rolfe
Chas. Stebbins
Pocahontas County
Chas. Pattee
Pocahontas Iowa
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J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Arion Bruce
Rolfe, Tow
Inde
American Steel & Wire Company
A. B. Symes, Rolfe, Lowa
Byron G. Allen
G. G. Butler
Board of
Supan One
A. L. Anderson
Fonda
Co. G. James
W. W. Harris
Pocahontas, Iowa
Abe DeVaul
Ayanitee Flan
Jas. McCutchen
Mt. Vernon Record
Mae
David Harum
Ogden Armour
Armour
the State Savings Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
White Rock
Kennedy’s Hatchery
Rolfe, Lova
J. H. Engel, Rolfe
McCormick - Deering
Rotary
Rolfe Implement Co. Rolfe
Towa
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