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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
6
The piece argues against fears that road bonds will raise property taxes, noting public sentiment supports bonds funded by vehicle taxes. It questions opponents' tactics, recalls historical tax shifts, and cites Ford and fuelless motoring as context. It also recounts attending a Des Moines Aimee McPherson service and a seminar on advertising copy.
A series of announces for Pocahontas county offices including auditor treasurer sheriff clerk of courts district clerk recorder and county attorney. Voters are urged to support Republican nominees in the June primary of 1928 with named candidates such as Roy A. Johnson J H Wilson John F Carlson G G Butler Chas Stebbins O S Omundson H C West L Anderson C G James Katherine Boozell W W Harris Abe DeVaul and others from Pocahontas Iowa and nearby towns.
A Des Moines gathering of the Iowa Press Association fails to endorse a $100,000,000 bond plan as Tom Long and Willis Overholzer oppose the measure. The write up notes editorials stir discord and mocks political propagandists while surveying road funding refunds and estate notices from a 1928 era page.
Aimee McPherson’s Des Moines appearance drew praise for her dynamic preaching on Naman the Leper, with emphasis on humility and faith. The piece notes her personal power, modern dress, and strong delivery, while urging support for Iowa made products and upcoming roadbuilding projects including 650 miles of paving and 600 miles of grading.
Notice to all concerned that Martha Nelson deceased May 28 1913 is the subject of a probate filing. The district court Pocahontas Iowa fixed hearing for proof of the will April 24 1928 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse before the clerk to determine validity and probate. C G James Clerk of District Court Pocahontas Iowa March 28 1928.
Notice in Pocahontas County Iowa court states that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Maren Nielson, deceased, of Pocahontas County.
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