23 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
1
A long readers’ column argues coal supply and pricing will depend on miners, railroads, and markets, not newspapers. It praises Governor Frank O. Lowden for forcing price reductions and warns against delayed action, urging better roads and improved marketing amid war-related strains.
The piece debates issuing municipal bonds for public improvements, arguing against saddling debt on future generations. It uses Jonesville as an example planning a modern technical training school, considering direct taxation delays and funding over ten to twenty years.
A commentator argues bonds to fund civic facilities save money for the town. If bonds are avoided, future generations face higher taxes and lost education. Issuing bonds makes facilities possible now with manageable interest, and the beneficiaries pay the debt over time through improved livelihoods.
The Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors approves bids and refunds amounts to Gust Erickson A Dolecker E H Tollefsrude Oscar Rydell P Holder H K Squires. A resolution sets a meeting August 24 1917 to review Plymouth Clay Products Company default on Drainage District 92. Damages for Drainage District No 1 are approved with J H Allen listed and crop damage conditions. Engineer final report on Cement Products Company for District 87 is approved and settlement directed. Board adjourns August 24 1917.
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