Independent Arrow backs open columns and bold views
The editor defends independence as not tied to creed or party and invites all groups to use the paper for public announcements. It declares the Arrow a community paper, ready to host diverse opinions yet unafraid to express strong views. It notes Rowley pays court costs of nearly $400 in anti capitol extension case and Old Dad Porath at Varina champions republicanism amid controversy.
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Arrow
Rowley
Supreme Court
Bo Nea
Dad Porath
Varina
Fonda Journal & Times
Pocahontas Record
Primary candidacy and bosses' approval noted
The piece argues that a successful candidacy in the primary typically needs the backing of party leaders, whom the writer labels as bosses. It concedes the process is acceptable despite the political reality implied.
Speaker Cunningham to seek re election amid political shifts
The Buena Vista county paper notes Speaker Cunningham plans re election to the House, leaving Senator Allen with smooth sailing for a third term. The Laurens Sun reports T D Bellinger is deemed too old for Laurens postmaster, despite strong local and party endorsements. The Arrow comments on age limits, regional bias, and a critique of local press rivalry while urging readers to support the newspaper and reflect on public discourse.
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Buena Vista County
Cunningham
Allen
Laurens
T. D. Bellinger
Democratic Party
Dad” Bellinger
County Central Committee
Bro
Branagan
Pocahontas County Treasurer Candidate Notice
John Forbes announces for Pocahontas County treasurer subject to Republican voters at the June primary. Addressing friends he notes he is not at this time a candidate for this or any other office.
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Pocahontas County
John Forbes
Sam
Christian churchs role in serving humanity debate continues
A reader critiques worship as pure prayer only, arguing Christ used the temple for healing and social aid. The piece asserts Christianity must permeate daily life and acts of service rather than remain confined to a church building.
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Stacey
House of Prayer
Christ
Temple
Temple Trust
The Church of the Future and Its Mission to Care for Lambs
The speaker argues the church must evolve into a comprehensive body that nurtures lambs spiritually socially and otherwise within a century or two asserts only the church can direct people in social athletic and other activities and warns against believers treating it merely as a prayer house claiming it must fulfill a mission of saving healing and helping rather than clubbing goats.
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Church of the Future
Politicians Decline Candidacy Amid Protective Tariff Debate
The letter outlines Sam’s polite refusal to run on the Democratic ticket, leaving the field open for others. It mentions a public notice about debts and marriage, a Progressive wife, and a bed and board abstention. Editorial remarks reflect farmer and grain market concerns about tariff policy and Argentine corn influence.
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Progressive
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