09 May 1918
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
A political stance urges removal of “monopoly” on office as C C Pugh calls for open competition. The piece stresses community food production drives, cooperative farming, and efficient transport to support war needs, urging creation of freight car availability and export planning.
The Storm Lake Register accuses The Arrow of slurring Roy Murray, a Senate candidate, and defends its own article as fair. The piece criticizes political dirty tricks, defends public records, and weighs postwar employment issues for returning young men.
A historical clipping shows Republican candidates appealing to voters for the Pocahontas County June primaries. G B. Br on seeks treasurer, while C H Moi announces candidacy for county attorney, requesting support and votes. R L Hudson also announces for county attorney, urging voter backing and influence.
Rosk McCormick declares candidacy for County Recorder subject to voters in Pocahontas County at the June 8 1918 primaries. He announces his intention to seek the office and asks for electorate support.
R H Winegarden announces candidacy for county sheriff in Pocahontas Iowa subject to Republican primary voters on June 3 1918 He is currently serving his first term and pledges to uphold his conduct in office in the upcoming race.
A slate of candidates from Pocahontas County requests GOP voter backing in the June primary. C A Green Rolfe M N Ives Garfield Two and others announce bids for County Supervisor positions in the First and Northeast districts.
The column argues that the upcoming decision will be watched nationwide and may influence law and policy. It recalls wartime days when German ships and imports disrupted the country and stresses a move toward self sufficiency and self reliance.
An editorial argues towns must drop factional disputes to advance the common welfare. It warns against self interest and personal animus blocking community progress and stresses unity in pursuing opportunities for overall growth.
The text laments corn bread as a staple for African slaves and Indians while praising its health benefits. It questions wheat bread abstinence and notes moral concerns about fashion and behavior, referencing Georgia politics and wartime industry ironies.
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