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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
1
The Rolfe Iowa newspaper voice critiques political meddling and editorials during primary season. It praises modest endorsements, blasts sensational politics, and calls for voting for candidates who meet issues squarely. It also comments on Iowa Democrats feuding, U S Mexican actions, and local election chatter.
J H Allen announces Republican bid for State Senator Fiftieth District Pocahontas Humboldt Buena Vista counties, thanking voters for support. Scott C Bradford of Storm Lake also declares Republican candidacy with primary date noted as June 1914 seeking GOP nomination.
G T Johnson from Laurens W C Ralston of Pocahontas and Robert Bruce of Rolfe announce campaigns for the Iowa General Assembly from Pocahontas County pending Republican primary decisions in June 1914.
RE. M. ANDERSON of Laurens Iowa and ALEX McEWEN of Plover Iowa announce candidacies for the offices of County Auditor and Iowa state office respectively, subject to Republican voters' decision at the June 1914 primary. They request support from county voters.
A Pocahontas County political notice lists John Forbes as candidate for treasurer and P. B. Thompson for recorder on the Republican June primary ticket. It also notes W. E. Bollard seeks the clerk of district court nomination.
For sheriff June primaries on the republican ticket for the office of Sheriff of Pocahontas county Iowa subject to the decision of said primary thanking all for past favors I solicit a continuation of the same M M Noah.
A. J. Shaw announces his candidacy for County Attorney as a Republican in the June primary, stating the race will be decided by Republican voters.
The piece warns about high auto valuations and asks if current levels are affordable. It notes cars as a major money sink, urges caution on tax levies in coming months, and mentions local figures and a controversial name as part of the fragmented text.
The piece argues Clarke should be supported regardless of primary outcome and questions Allen’s opposition, urged scrutiny of public utility critics, and defended farmers amid tax shifts. It notes valuation changes, road improvements, and calls for prudent budgeting, urging patience until roads and services prove worth the cost.
Within ten days three farms in the locality have changed hands at a valuation of 175 dollars an acre. The farms are average, with nearly all soil now tillable. The speaker notes railway assessments have risen to reflect valuations, urging adjustments to levies so land is taxed fairly as assessed.
An advertisement from Mankato Commercial College in Mankato Minnesota promotes education as the path to paying positions. The ad emphasizes practical training and career outcomes for prospective students.
Special arrangement proposes Arrow club to continue its services with a continued special rate. Details unclear due to fragmented text.
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