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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
4
The author rails against widespread dishonesty, financial abuse, and broken debts fueled by graft. He urges readers, especially the young, to protect credit, avoid installment traps, and reject mounting deceit that harms justice and the nation. He notes banks tightening and hints at Ku Klux Klan activity in the era.
Roy A. Johnson announces candidacy for Pocahontas County Auditor subject to Republican primary in June. J H Wilson announces candidacy for Pocahontas County Treasurer subject to Republican primary in June. John F Carlson announces candidacy for Pocahontas County Treasurer subject to Republican primary in June.
G. G. Butler of Rolfe Iowa declares candidacy for Pocahontas County sheriff subject to Republican voters decision at the June primary. He notes current appointment by the board of supervisors and seeks election to the office. Omundson 0 8.
Multiple residents announce candidacy for Pocahontas county offices in Iowa. GC G James of Pocahontas seeks clerk of district court and urges Republican primary voters to support him. Katherine Boozell aims for county recorder, W W Harris pursues county attorney, Abe DeVaul seeks county attorney in Rolfe and Pocahontas mentions. June primary election date referenced as 1928.
The article critiques Speaker Hoover and Secretary Jardine in party terms, praises Judge Green for his federal service and possible court appointment, mentions Judge Kenyon and Teapot Dome, and notes Woods Bros. claim that 7,000 acres in Iowa yielded only 3 percent on $60 per acre valuation, disputing higher returns from diversified farms. It reflects midcentury political and economic debates with named figures and places.
The author criticizes a $60 valuation as unfair for improvements and argues for a higher figure to yield a better return. The piece then questions partisan coverups, mentions perpetual motion rhetoric, and notes Lindbergh’s inspection of a motor. It references Hoover-Dubuque and Linn counties, Des Moines delegates for Lowden, and hints at a forthcoming fuelless engine from Ford while calling to “fan Slim” Davidson.
We thank friends and neighbors for help during the illness and funeral of our husband and father and for sympathy and floral offerings. Mrs. Nels Ryen and Children.
In Pocahontas County District Court March Term 1928 a will purportedly of Nels G. Ryen deceased dated October 21 1927 has been filed. A hearing to prove the will is set for 2 o clock pm March 27 1928 at the Pocahontas courthouse before the district court or clerk. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated Pocahontas Iowa February 25 1928.
In The District Court of the gi Toowa Potate county the administrators Andrew M. Simonson and Roy L. Simonson announce appointment as administrators of the estate of Tom M. Simonson late of Pocahonta county Ta. Creditors and others having claims against the deceased must present them as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated February 28 1928.
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