Prohibition debate from Des Moines editor sparks mixed reactions
Newspaper column recounts Arthur Brigbane of the Hearst papers criticizing prohibition style, praising gradual reform, and suggesting lighter drinks could reduce stronger liquor use. It notes Brisbane’s preparedness ideas, editorials on pricing, and local political race chatter in Pocahontas County Iowa.
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Des Moines
Arthur Brigbane
Hearst
Briapane
Towa
Brisbane
Brigbane
Dhy Towa City
Briabane
Fonda Times
Casses
Pocahontas
Offic
OUR HOMES AND OUR PEOPLE
A hometown feature extols the community home life as bright and wholesome. It notes happiness thrift and filial devotion in families and portrays a generally fairminded business environment with a rare spirit of cooperation and mutual respect among residents.
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Ife
Fly's Crean Balm Promises Fast Nasal Relief
Claiming quick relief from nasal congestion and catarrh Fly's Cream Balm is advertised to clear blocked air passages. The text urges readers to buy a bottle from their druggist and apply the fragrant ointment to the nostrils for instant soothing effects.
Spirit of Progress Drives Local Community Forward
In our daily rounds we note steady, persistent movement toward a brighter future. The community takes pride in its mirror of home life and citizenship. Rev. Anderson of Lion Grove conducts a revival at Ware with exceptionally large attendance and positive results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Lion Grove
Ware
Kickapoo Worm Killer Advertises Candy Treatment
An advertisement urges parents not to scold fretful children but to use Kickapoo Worm Killer. It claims worms and constipation cause nervousness and illness and promotes laxative candy that moves bowels and expels worms and poisons. Available in boxes at 46 cents from druggists.
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J. J. Bruce
J. H. Bighter
Rolfe
Iowa
Marion Bruce
Independent
Official
Rolfe Fews
Hardin, Mo
Thedford
Masis
Carl’ Kuehnle
Kuehnle
Kuchnle
Strety
Pocahontas County
W. L. Harding
Sioux City
J. H. Allen
Harding
Mfe
Allen
R. B. Fish
la Conner
Wash
Fish
Fanana
C. A. Grant & Son
First National Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Cne Syne
J. & W. C. Shull
Rolfe,owa
W. McEwen
Robt. Bruce
James Bruce
Jos. McEwen
Ass't
D. D. McEwen
Ass’t. Cashier
Board of Directors
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
W. S&s. McEwen
Joseph McEwer
the State Savings Bank
Brewster & Peterson Suecessors
Chas
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