Arrowman Defends Tax Reform Stand Against Opponents
The Arrowman rebuts Pocahontas Democrat efforts to cast him as opposed to equalized assessments and universal taxation. He accuses editors of chasing vote-getters, cites newspaper assessment figures, and argues for a county assessor to fix unfair valuations. He questions Editor Allen and notes past tax reform efforts and income tax concerns. The piece ends noting an antiquated system lingering in legislature.
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Arrowman
Pocahontas Democrat
Allen
Pocahontas County
Democrat
Arrow
Fonda Times
Pocahontas Record
Palmer Press
Laurens Sun
Barney Allen
The
Tax Commission
VanAlstine
Ed M. Smith
Patterson
Political announcements for Pocahontas county races in June primaries
A collection of notices from multiple candidates declaring intentions to seek Republican nomination in Pocahontas county for various offices in the June 1930 primary. Signatories include H. S. VanAlstine for state senator, W. R. Ritchie for sheriff, Guy G. Butler for sheriff, Chas. Stebbins for sheriff, J. F. Carlson for county treasurer, Roy A. Johnson for county auditor, C. G. James for clerk of district court, Burt Forbes for clerk of the district court, Katherine Boozell for recorder, W. W. Harris for county attorney, Randall Melson for supervisor, and R. C. Grant for supervisor.
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Humboldt
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
H.S. VanAlstine
W. R. Ritchie
Pocahontas County
Guy G. Butler
Chas. Stebbins
J. F. Carlson
Roy A. Johnson
C. G James
Burt Forbes
Katherine Boozell
W. W. Harris
Arrow
Randall Melson
Rolfe Arrow
Grant
Rolfe
Melson
Garfield Township
Debate over candidate backgrounds and regional bias in Iowa
The letter argues for using Vance's valuation for ten years and combining media holdings, while correcting misperceptions about Dan Jurner's farm status. It highlights Ed M. Smith as farm rooted and bank robberies as a statewide issue, noting farmers’ past calls for relief and the need for accuracy in candidate portrayals.
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Bro. Vance
Palmer Press
Fonda Times
Pocahontas
Barney
Arrow
Iowa
Dan Jurner
Mr. Turner
Dan
Tawa
Phan
Ed M. Smith
Turner
Farm board fights bumpy grain path and court talk
The column notes strain between the grain trade and the farm board, with traders aloof from future buys until policy stabilizes. It discusses Judge Kenyon as a potential Supreme Court nominee, and announces Richard C. Grant's county supervisor candidacy amid local political regard. It also addresses Ed M Smith rumors and his Presbyterian ties.
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Bolshevists
Ed Filene Urges Teachers Study Abroad Experiences
Boston merchant and philanthropist Edward A. Filene argues that public education cannot excel until teachers gain exposure outside their home countries. He says teachers cannot present a true view of the world without broader international experience.
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Edward A. Filene
Boston
Plan to Send Teachers Abroad for Training
The article notes that educated people must see other countries and that trips to Europe from New York can cost $250 with Week in London and Week in Paris. Mr Filene aims to cut this to $150 for teachers and suggests compulsory trips for teachers beyond primary grades.
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Europe
London
Paris
New York
Filene
Robberies Reported in London and Chicago for 1925
London recorded forty two robberies and hold ups in 1925 while Chicago reported one thousand seven hundred two incidents in the same period.
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London
Chicago
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McEwen
R. J. Kent
R. C. Grant
Congress
William S. Kenyon
U. S. Supreme Court
Sanford
Hughes
Kenyon
Hoover
Richard C. Grant
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Smith
the State Savings Bank
Pocahontas Rendering Works
E. C. Olson
Maytag
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Maytag Company
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Pritburgh
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KSTP
St. Paul
WSM
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Oklahoma City
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Los Angeles
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Vortland
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Minnesota
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Palmer
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