Political candidacy and women in politics debated in Iowa
A column reflects on public perception of political candidates and notes the idea of a Women’s League of Voters to unite women across parties. It highlights Iowa’s Democratic gains by women in House, Senate, state offices, and county posts, urging turnout and a “Yes” vote on a paying proposition while previewing a quiet Pocahontas County primary with few contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans League of Voters
Calhoun
Buena Vista
Humboldt
Pocahontas
Standard Oil Launches World’s Greatest Road Test
Standard Oil plans a vast road mileage study enlisting 300000 motorists this summer to measure fuel efficiency under real conditions. Beginning May 1 drivers receive a mileage log, an emblem, and a chance to win cash prizes up to 2700 with reports submitted by Sept 15.
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Standard Oil
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TOC
Standard
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Arrow
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Fragmentary note hints at exam event and parent role
Readable fragments suggest an examination context with references to a father and children and a post show. The wording is garbled but indicates a discussion of trust, misdirection, and a figure called Venger in a performance or exhibitory setting.
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Venger
Notice In Probate In the Pieter Vows as the State of fowiinand
Notice of probate for John S. Roberts estate in Pocahantas County appoints Adaline M. Roberts as executrix. Creditors to present claims by law, with dates and duties specified. Filing dated April 4, 1946.
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Pieter
Pocahcantas
John S. Roberts
John S. Rober
Counly
Adaline M. Roberts
County Political Announcements for Pocahontas County
Public notices show multiple Republicans seeking Pocahontas County offices including County Attorney Clerk of Court County Auditor and renomination as county auditor with June 1 1936 primary. Also includes Rolfe Iowa ordinance on power transmission lines and special election details with polling at Yahnke Motor Co Garage May 5 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett F. Reid
Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Ray A. Crummer
Roy A. Johnson
F. E. Grant
Yahnke Motor Co
J. H. Brinkman
Special Election on Rolfe Ordinance 48 Approval
Rolfe Iowa will hold a town election on June 17, 1936 to decide approval of Ordinance No 48 granting Central States Electric Company of Cedar Rapids rights to build operate and maintain an electric plant and transmission system within Rolfe including a high potential line and street work. The measure requires consent of electors for twenty years and details procedures for street repairs and construction schedule. The document notes franchise terms and conditions and town obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Iowa
J. H. Brinkman
Belaw
Central States Electric Company
Cedar Rapids
Central States Electric Compan
Towa
Colt Et
Sad Tosen
Branter
Yue Meyer
France
Divorce Absolute Sought in Pocahontas County Iowa Case
The petition of Emma Crouch Reiter asks for a divorce absolute from A E Reiter. The court action seeks costs including attorney fees and further relief, with a May 21 1936 deadline to file, and June 1 1936 term start for defense.
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District Court of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Emma Crouch Reiter
A. E. Reiter
Clerk of the District Court
Plaitiff
Pocahontas
A. C. Carmichael
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