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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1917
Page
1
A vivid local page furnishes county gossip about women primping for public life and men seeking county offices. The column notes a rare total lunar eclipse Monday and discusses Iowa politics, taxes, and liquor laws, including the Webb Kenyon ruling and state sovereignty.
The piece recalls postal expense cuts and potential layoffs touching the BRP.O. The author argues service cannot be crippled amid wartime costs and criticizes disrupted tip practices and enforcement. Influential figures, including Mrs. Harding, are noted for homely duties and public perception. Senator Arney wins senate pro tem. H S VanAlstine earns praise for competence and independence.
Craddock’s Des Moines Letter highlights D D McColl of Perry a former Republican state central committee member from the Seventh District as a top party leader. The piece praises McColl and Sen A M McColl in likeness, notes M B Pitt’s speakership win, Whitmore’s temperance leadership, and comments on legislative pacing and law enforcement norms.
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