01 May 1930
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
1
The piece critiques old constitutional limits on bonding and taxes, advocates a constitutional convention, and argues for a healthy opposition party. It questions party switching, urges honesty in politics, and endorses Barney Allen's withdrawal from the race for representative.
A series of Republican campaign notices from Pocahontas county announces candidacy for state senator state representative sheriff county treasurer auditor clerk of district court clerk of the district court county recorder county attorney and supervisor in the June 1930 primary. Names include H S VanAlstine Ritchie Beneke Butler Stebbins Carlson Johnson James Forbes Boozell Barris DeVaul Melson Grant Jensen and others.
From across the Tenth District comes favorable praise for Fred C. Gilchrist of Pocahontas County as a U.S. representative candidate. Support centers on his rural-leaning record in the state senate and his constructive service, with voters noting his fairness, ability, and gentlemanly conduct.
In Pocahontas county residents favor Mr. Gilchrist over other congressional candidates praising his aggressive legislative ability. He writes bills for others and is described as a born legislator true to regional interests. A turnout discussion notes daylight saving and a political fight shaped by Governor Hammill and Congressman Dickinson, likely by June 2.
A Iowa commentary notes the state already pays about 3 million dollars in federal income tax with three quarters borne by corporations. It argues adding an income tax would mainly hit salaried workers and fail to reliably raise revenue, suggesting exemptions would need to be high to force almost all voters to file. The piece questions the appeal of replacing sales methods with an income tax.
The Mt. Vernon Record notes rising alarm as farmers and others face new filing requirements and taxes. The piece suggests a likely political reaction and broad impact if the obligation to file returns becomes universal.
The publisher editor manager and owner of The Rolfe Arrow a weekly newspaper in Rolfe Pocahontas County Iowa swears to ownership under the Aug 24 1912 act in accordance with law.
An incomplete notarization fragment notes Mahony sworn and subscribed on the 24th day of April 1939 with Jos. McEwen acting as notary. It mentions absence of mortgagees or other secure holding interests in paper.
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