Tenant farmers urge sanitation rights and modern comforts
An educated tenant farmer suggested that his class organize and demand sanitary living conditions, including bath tubs running water furnaces electric lights and other modern conveniences. He proposed a sit-down strike until these privileges are granted.
Farmers Debate Moratorium Laws and Court Power
A reader critiques moratorium laws as unconstitutional and urges farmers to track public officials, arguing for government-led reform, maintaining that the Supreme Court and court packing debates reflect ongoing agricultural and economic tensions during the Roosevelt era. The piece links labor, tariffs, AAA outcomes, and political timing to farm policy and voter action.
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Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Congress
AAA
Cote
Raise Chickens Fast For Profit In Hard Times
Frank Priebe advises poultry raisers to expand chick rearing while prices rise and production drops. He cites regional shifts in sales and urges doubling use of equipment, capons, and early market weight to profit, noting lifestyle factors and liquor legislation debates. Iowa State economists predict higher hog prices. Lorence Beecher of Fort Dodge earns 15 jewel watch from the Iowa Brown Swiss breeders.
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Goverment
Los Angeles
California
New England
Middle West
New Hampshire
New Hampshires
Frank Priebe
United States
Iowa State
Iowa
Lorence Beecher
Fort Dodge
Iowa Brown Swiss Jreeders’ Association
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Grant Estate
District court Pocahontas County Iowa probate notice states Fannie L. Grant has been appointed and qualified as executrix of Richard C. Grant deceased. Creditors must pay the estate and claimants must present claims as required by law. Dated February 18 1907.
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District Court of the State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Richard C. Grant
Towa
Rolfe News Briefs and Local Events 25 Years Ago
Rolfe community notes recall a lodge formation moving from Rolfe to Plover led by three linkers. Lulu May Schnug and Fred V. Dumbaugh wed Feb 26 1912 at the bride’s home. The Arrow reports plans for a normal training department at Rolfe school and early chautauqua organization with C B Bowen elected president and 120 stockholders by February issue. Boy Scouts concert featuring Laurens talent. Commercial feeds on Dec 1 run 55 percent above last year.
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Lulu May Schnug
Fred V. Dumbaugh
the Arrow
C. B. Bowen
H. L. Hells
Joe Wiewel
KE. L. .Hollis
W. R. Rogers
M. P. Hancher
Jas. Fox
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continued
County records list expenditures for milk drugs fuel rent transportation and care at various local entities including Gilmore Drug Co Sac City Lumber Co and St Josephs Sanitarium. The board adjourned until January 19, 1697 with A Johnson as County Auditor.
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Henvy Deacon
Gilmore Drug Co
M W Webb
Plover Lumber Co
Sac City Lumber Co
Edgington
Augusta Smith
Rentiay
A Johnson
Win a Free Carton of Coca Cola Promotion
A promotional offer from Mineral Springs Coca Cola Company of Humboldt Jows entices players with a chance to win a free carton of Coca Cola by holding a hand higher than C8 in bridge. Mail in name address and card details plus signatures for verification and a 120 bottle deposit refundable on return.
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Mineral Springs
Coca Cola Bou Company
Humboldt, Jows
Coca Copabre
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Marion Bruce
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C. W. Siefkin
Savage
Lester Leserman, M. D
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Havelock
H. G.frigaard
D.C
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Carl J. White
Optometrist
Geo. A. Shors
Savage Block
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
K. I
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Germany
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Plover
Boy Scouts
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Deciam
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C. C. Delle
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ATLAS
Wilson Standard Service
Chevrolet
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Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Sales Corporation
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