10 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
1
The author argues for reforming taxation to ease farm burdens and reduce property taxes while preserving replacement taxation. A legislature interim tax committee and county groups have examined levies, meeting with taxing bodies to push reductions amid cautious optimism for measurable results.
A series of public notices announces candidacies for Pocahontas county offices including sheriff clerk of court county attorney county recorder and supervisor. Candidates include E R Stahly Luther Thompson S F Hiatt F M Tice A C Carmichael Katherine Boozell and Clarence Jensen seeking Republican primary support in June 1932.
In W Epriebe weekly letter the author notes low egg prices due to storage overlap and spring production but cites cheap feed as a bright sign. He urges efficient production and quality housing to compete, comparing poultry farming to manufacturing and stressing economies and a strong product.
Announcement notes that headquarters for Senator Brookhart have opened in the Polk Building Des Moines with Byron G Allen in charge. Rumors about Allen becoming Brookhart's manager and possibly Brookhart's secretary in Washington are discussed alongside tax proposals, straw votes, and a warning about governmental payrolls and fiscal strain.
A contest committee noted demand for a liquor referendum but argued it could not repeal the eighteenth amendment or existing laws. They warned a referendum would merely enlarge arguments between firebrands on both sides, given the current heated debate.
The article notes a tense stand between the people and government over taxes. It condemns tax spenders for dodging the issue and calls for drastic action soon to resolve the financial strain.
Notice is hereby given of the annual meeting of the Ben Patthea School District in Rolfe. The meeting at the school building runs from 12:00 m to 7:00 pm with officers elected and a director for a 3 year term to succeed Luther Thompson and a treasurer for a term of years to succeed J. B. Kent. The meeting will cover business before it and is guided by lawful notice. J. H. Brinkmen, Secretary. Subscribe for The Arrow-Now.
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