New Year Wish and Iowa gift prospects in 1923
The Arrow reflects on 1922 and hopes for 1923, praising community spirit and service over selfishness. It notes Ross Wilson’s fit for printing work, Iowa’s potential Rockefeller Foundation gift of 2 225 000 for University of Iowa hospitals, and urges readers to support state action. It ends with a cautionary murder-risk note for the coming year and a contrast with England’s murder rate.
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Ross Wilson
Arrow
Arrow Force
Rockefeller Foundations
Congress
State of Iowa
University of Iowa
Oregon
Colorado
Perkins
Iowa
Proposal for armed versus unarmed crime deterrence
Letter argues England’s practice of not arming criminals reduces murder by keeping offenders unarmed. It urges adopting a similar system in the country, criticizing current legislation as ineffective and calling for drastic, experimental measures to cut crime.
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England
Pension Bill Grants Civil War Widows Monthly Pensions
A December 28 1922 note reports the Pension Bureau approved pensions for Civil War veterans' widows and veterans. Mrs. Castle of Britt receives 72 dollars monthly as a widow. widows get 50 dollars. The bill passed both chambers and awaits the president's signature. Also noted are rural mail carrier recommendations for Woden and Congress schedule hints before Christmas recess.
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Pension Bureau
Mma Castle
Britt
Freeman
G. Castle
House
Senate
Henry Bode
Woden
Hancock County
Post Office Department
Congress
As The Other Fellow Sees It Borrowed Thats An Editor
A reflective note on editors seeing things and choosing when to mention them. The piece recalls a New Year aim to share observations that may serve a purpose, including children seeking recognition from adults and the pain of being overlooked.
New Year Community Plans urged for progress
A call for a 1928 public meeting to gather ideas for community betterment urging citizens to act with willpower and initiative. The piece contrasts drift with engine-like progress, notes opportunities, and comments on manners and charity, ending with a subscription plug for The Des Moines Register.
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Atlantic
Public fuss over a motorist and public nuisance remark
A speaker mocks a motorist as an unmitigated nuisance to the public, noting how reversed roles could spark cussing and self-critique. The writer questions the motorist’s brains and recalls past times when similar scenes amused or unsettled observers.
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Reveille
J. J. Tirso
J. H. Lighter
Aea
Wit
Arrow Man
Des Moines
Harvey Ingham
Scotland Yards
Cedar Chest
J. T. Grant
Rolfe, Iowa
The
Red Arrow Coalumberman
Washington News
Santa
Sy i
Register
Harriss F. Thomas
Rolfe and Vicinity
Seb Renes
J. White & Son
Detroit
Ford
F.O. B. Detroit
Rolfe Auto CO
Petersons’ Clothes Shop
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