Controversy and Politics Mix in Pocahontas Letters
The Arrow comments on a surge of stock tax questions, court house woes, and road repairs while listing sheriff Robert H. Winegarden’s re nomination bid. It notes stalled Pocahontas roads, Sears Roebuck dividends, school consolidation talk, and multiple county races and candidates including C W Gilchrist and T F Lynch.
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the Arrow
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Democrat
Court House
The
Arrowman
Fonda
Democrat
Republican Candidates Endorse Pocahontas County Seat
Political notices announce candidates for Pocahontas County representative. SL McIntire and L Gunderson seek the Republican nomination in the June primary, urging voter support and citing experience as reason for re election enthusiasm.
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Pocahontas County
L. Gunderson
Pocahontas County Auditor Seeks Second Term
Co. W. Gilcrrist announces candidacy for a second term as Pocahontas County Auditor running in the Republican nominating process, subject to voters at the primary June 7, 1920.
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C. W. Gilchrist
Pocahontas
Will
Pocahontas County
Co. W. Gilcrrist
Pocahontas County Elections Announcements
County Recorder candidate Rose McCormick seeks the Democratic primary on June 7 1920. County Attorney candidates include Fred M Hudson for Republican nomination and T F Lynch seeking re nomination on the Democratic ticket. Sheriff candidate R H Winegarden seeks the Republican primary.
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Hudson
Hudson & Hudson, Pocahontas Attorneys
Drake University
Pocahontas County
T. F. Lynch
Local Candidate Hudson Endorsed by Legion and Bar Association
The report highlights Lt Hudson, enlisted April 80 1917 and honorably discharged December 31 1918, Coast Artillery veteran with Hawaiian Islands service. A Poca hontas County Bar member, he seeks votes on Arbor Day eve, with Arbor Day proclamations by Governor Harding and cautions about memorial trees and civic neglect.
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Hawaiian Islands
American Legion
Pocahontas County
Hudson
Harding
Presbyterian Lawn
Canned Editorials Urge Unity Amid Labor and Press Crises
The piece laments widespread strikes and wage demands across unions police and fire departments urging preachers and editors to join in a push for shorter hours and higher pay. It argues happiness comes from intelligent living, cites universal military training debate, and recalls a simpler work day while noting modern labor tensions.
Daily Ledger of Pay and Spending Details
A compact note records daily work pay and subsequent spending. It notes the vesting of funds and outlines how earnings are allocated for immediate use and future needs.
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Aya
Rolfe
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Marion Bruce
Independent
Textra
Iowa
Cotton Belt
Robert H. Winegarden
Winegarden
Robert
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Wilson
Ireland
Lynch
Repulicans
Palmer
the State Savings Bank
WEBBR
Rolfe and Plover
Ford
Rolfe Auto CO
Rolfe, Iowa
SL. McIntire
Rose McCormick
Fred M. Hudson
R. H. Winegarden
F. C. Thomas Company
DEVOE
Nacke’s Pharmacy
Rolfe, Lowa
Keystone Steel and
W. C. Shull
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