True Friends and Hobby Hurts in Civic Debate
The piece cautions that even well meaning friends may mislead by agreeing with us. It argues against rigid hobbies and urges honest admonition when needed. It critiques a proposed Humboldt Republican idea for a youth meeting place that would still allow undesirable behavior.
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Humboldt Republican
Political Announcements for Pocahontas County Candidates 1914
Candidates announce runs for Pocahontas County offices in 1914 June Republican primaries. G T Johnson Laurens seeks Representative. John Forbes for Treasurer. W E Bollard for Clerk of District Court. Also includes election rhetoric, tax repeal platform, fire losses data and social commentary.
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Pocahontas County
G. T. Johnson
Laurens
John Forbes
Iowa
Nrimarpea
Mr Stacy Returns Personal Letters to Editor
In a letter to the editor, Mr Stacy returns to the page, noting pleasure in publishing his letters that reveal deep convictions and cautioning against turning debates into personal attacks rather than addressing the arguments.
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Stacy
Mr. Stacy
Argentine Corn Debate: Tariff, Prices, and World Supply
In a March 16 1914 letter from Havelock Indiana the writer argues corn prices rise and fall with supply and demand not tariffs. He cites 1900 1910 price trends no clear tariff effect and compares US Argentine and world production, urging readers to reject alarmist claims and focus on market fundamentals. He notes 1913 14 price levels and predicts disruptions if policy shifts occur, warning editors and politicians against sensationalism.
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Payne-Aldrich
Mexico
Canada
China
Denmark
Argentine
Arrow
Board of Trade
Chicago
United States
Iowa
Kansas
Lst
Towa
New York
Pocahontis
North
South America
Australia
Europe
Asiatic
Russia
Africa
Liverpool
Offended by Bishop Saloon Remark Debated in Epworth Letter
A letter from Epworth Iowa criticizes a statement about a M B bishop and the church's role. The writer urges Scripture proof and questions why church members chase worldly amusements, quoting Matthew and urging reverence for divine instruction.
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M. B
M. H
M. B. Church
Fragmentary text hints at church funds and speaking with members
The readable lines suggest a church context with members not speaking to each other and mentions of funds and ink, implying a record of finances or a dispute. The fragmentary nature leaves key details unclear.
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Membire
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