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War talk and local politics stir Iowa district chatter
A local column mix of wartime commentary, land values, taxation, and political speculation. It notes German and Russian fighting, taxes on property, and a push for patriotism. It surveys candidate names for Congress including Howard Van Alstine and others, plus a party alignment debate and calls for American unity. It ends with county board minutes on road work bids and contract awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Woods
Woods
Rank P
Cady Chase
Webster City
Joe Allen
Pocahontas
Fred Larrabee
Congress
van Alatine
Iowa