Local political chatter and candidacy notices in midwestern paper
A jumble of political talk from Des Moines and Wisconsin area with notes on Jack Dalton Meredith Clarkson and potential party shifts. Mentions Cosson Dewberry and a June 5 primary, plus candidates like Va Peterson for county treasurer and Howard S. VanAlstine for state senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dalton
Manson Democrat
Des Moines
Jack
Meredith
Clarkson
Cosson
Seth Dewberry
Wey A
Weat Affords
Smith
University of Michigan
Hoyt
State Senator Race Draws Candidates Across Several Towns
In Pocahontas and surrounding counties multiple Republicans announce for state senate and county offices ahead of the June 1916 primaries. Candidates include E. H. W. Cunningham Gilmore City H. S. Van Alstine Pocahontas Robert Bruce Rolfe G. B. Peterson Plover J. W. Vader Pocahontas P. B. Thompson Pocahontas W. A. Moeller Pocahontas R. H. Winegarden resignation context noted for local races.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Robert Bruce
Rolfe
Campaign for Strong Schools and Communities
A reader layout argues for a broad campaign to improve education and civic life. It urges better schools churches homes roads stores barns and farms, stressing community effort, moral character, and united action to raise prosperity and future prospects.
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Candidate praises VanAlstine and hints at political turmoil
The speaker endorses VanAlstine as a capable senator candidate who would serve the district well, while noting VanAlstine’s own right to run under the primary system. The passage ends by referencing the political waters of Pocahontas County and a mysterious powder causing agitation.
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New York
Zwinel
Luther
J. Ji. Allen
Pocahontas County
G. B. Peterson
Plover
Iowa
Noah
Pocahontas, Iowa
Senate
VanAlstine
Mr. Enricht
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Reveille
J. J. Bruce
Tor Yesta
J. H. Riehter
Marion Bruce
Independent
Official
Huife
Charley Hoyt
Greenfield
A. Va
Peterson
Howard S. VanAlstine
F. E. Hoyne
E. H W. Conningham
Newell, Iowa
J. H. Allen
Arrow
H. S. Vanalstine
Gilmore City
J. W. Vader
Pocahontas
P. B. Thompson
W. A. Moeller
R. H. Winegarden
J.H. Alien
Howard
Arrowman
Clinton Township
VanAlatine
Bank of Gratitude
Ed Cuningham
SNOOD
Weyerhaeuser
C. A. Grant & Son
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
W. C. Shull
Rolfe, L
Owa
Lowa
Rolt. Bruce
James
Bruce
Jos. McEwen
Ass’t
D. D. McEwen
Ass’t. Cashier
Board of Directors
J. B. Kent
James Bruce
W .S. McEwen
Joseph
McEwen
the State Savings Bank
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