Pocahontas County Rallies Behind Joseph H. Allen for State Senate
The editorial urges Pocahontas County Republicans to back Joseph H. Allen for state senator, arguing he is a clean progressive aligned with Republican protectionism. It notes opposition from some Republicans and stresses unity, local pride, and the value of keeping leadership within the county. It also comments on national issues and local electoral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas County
Joseph H. Allen
Allen
Agin
Mr. Allen
Joe Allen
Arrowman
Senator Allen
New Pastor Brings Change to Struggling Country Church
A sparsely attended country church faces a shift as a new pastor arrives with unconventional ideas, challenging the old Orthodox approach and stirring debates among a few members.
Political Announcements for Pocahontas County
A compilation of Republican primary candidacies for Pocahontas county Iowa in June 1914. J H Allen Scott C Bradford T Johnson W C Ralston Robert Bruce E M Anderson Alex McEwen John Forbes P B Thompson Noah M M County Attorney A J Shaw announce bids for State Senator Representative Auditor Treasurer Recorder Clerk of District Court Sheriff and County Attorney with primary decisions in June.
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Humboldt
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
Scott C. Bradford
Storm Lake
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Meron
T. Johnson
Laurens
General Assembly
W. C. Ralston
State of Iowa
Robert Bruce
Rolfe
E. M. Anderson
Alex McEwen
Plover
John Forbes
P. B. Thompson
Noah.m. M
A. J. Shaw
Bicycle Row and a Growing City Faithful to Its Church
The article recalls how a pastor attracted people by stressing nonreligious community betterment and built a 1500 member church. It notes a historic bicycle row in the northeast town corner where residents once owned bicycles, contrasting with today where six cars and one motorcycle occupy space in the same block, illustrating changing times.
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Bert Kerr
Ward
Ferguson
Charlie Webb
Rolfe Arrow Receives Rave Reviews From Peers
The Rolfe Arrow marks its fifth year under editor Marion Bruce. Readers and rival papers praise its quality, clear editorial stance, and strong community voice, noting it compares favorably with weeklies in similarly sized Iowa towns and remains a valued source in Pocahontas county.
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Rolfe Arrow
Arrow
Bruce
Iowa
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Marion Bruce
Bolle Arrow
The
Sac City Sun
Manson
Manson Democrat
Barney Bruce
Pocahontas County
the Arrow
Varina
Sioux i City Journal
Eloquence andethnicity in a political rally report
A Daily Press item recounts Rev. Charles F. Morris from Virginia delivering a fervent anti saloon appeal. He denounces rum as a devil led army ravaging homes and schools, urging leaders to drive the trade from the republic. Mayor John F. Ford of Fort Dodge tours Pocahontas County backing Ford for state auditor.
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Edwin C. Dinwiddie
National Anti-saloon League
Charles F. Morris
Virginia
Potter’s Field
Hell
Daily Press
John F. Ford
Fort Dodge
Rolfe
Fangone
Pocahontas
Ford
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J. H. Lighter Family
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Official
Mexico
Col. Roosevelt
Columbia
Panama Canal
Coxey
Colorado
England
America
Governor Clarke
Rowley
Pacific
Ing Inwa Iedy
J. H. Allen
W. E. Bollard
Ake
S. H. C. Corn Planter
O. T. Olson
Rolfe, Iowa
W. S. McEwen
James Bruce
Joseph McEwen
Ass’t
D. D. McEwen
Board OF Directors
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce
the State Savings Bank
Axminster
Tapestry Brussels
Brussels
Velvet Colonial
Velvet Royal Wilton
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