Campaign discourse on land purchases and tax issues comment
The letter quotes Mr Cunningham opposing a proposition due to land included in a purchase. Rolfe Arrow notes the stance could win over some voters while suggesting editorials should check records. The piece argues such campaigning benefits rival Mr VanAlstine with strong Humboldt County support.
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Cunningham
Rolfe Arrow
The
Arrow
Capitol Extension
VanAlstine
Humboldt County
Bode Bugle
Cunningham Supports Capitol Extension in House Journal Record
Humboldt Republican notes confusion over candidate H. H. Cunningham’s stance on capitol extension. It cites the 1913 House Journal page 2039, showing Cunningham as Speaker voting for the measure, while The Rolfe Arrow previously claimed a vote against. The paper calls for Cunningham to explain discrepancies.
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Capitol Extension
Cunningham
House Journal
Rolfe
H. Cunningham
Iowa
Capitol
Des Moines
Journal of the House
Humboldt Republican
the Arrow
The
Arrow
House
Norwegian suffrage ideals urge Iowa men to support women
Ole O Roy state fire marshal urges Iowa to back equal suffrage, citing Norway's 1909 full citizenship grant. He notes Gina Krog's 1901 municipal and 1909 national victories and quotes Castberg on justice guiding emancipation. Roy asks Iowa men to match Norwegian generosity toward women.
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Tota
Ole O. Roy
Towa
Norway
Mr. Roe
Ooora
Gina Krog
J. Castberg
Wom- Roeen
Iowa
Voters split on Capitol extension and public memory
The piece notes 69 Yes votes to extend Capitol grounds with 27 No and critiques double standards in record keeping. It argues Americans forget quickly after scandals and major events such as preparedness parades, fires, and road improvements.
Forgetfulness and Time in American Progress
A reflective essay extols American greatness in commerce, invention and intellect while noting a repeated pattern of forgetting. The author argues time moves inexorably and forgetfulness follows with every passing moment, urging persistence beyond memory.
Locking the Door Too Late to Protect America
An editorial warns that the United States, rich with wealth, has no real security measures. It cites Congress' army expansion as insufficient and warns of dangers from Japan and Mexico. The piece argues immigration curbs, potential alliances, and rapid threats loom if the nation does not act now to defend its wealth and borders.
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National Guard
Japan
United States
Philippines
Pacific
Mexico
México City
Tokyo
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