Harding Cabinet Talk Turns to Tarpon and Labor Fears
A writer muses on Warren G Harding choosing a cabinet while fishing the Texas Gulf Coast for tarpon. The piece rails against farmer and labor unrest, questions postmaster general picks, mocks prohibition enforcement, and foresees harsher times with economic strain and potential force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
Gulf Coast
Texas
Mr. Harding
Will Hays
Hitchcock
Burleson
Adversity, wages, and political critique in Pocahontas county
A 1920 Pocahontas county column rails at wage cuts and unemployment, critiques business deals and stock fraud prosecutions, discusses community stores proposals, and reports local election results with candidate votes and an administrator notice for William Henderson's estate.
One More’s the Pity in County Officer Comment
The Rolfe Arrow notes all newly elected county officers are from Pocahontas and asks whose fault it is. It states a Palmer candidate for county treasurer was barred by Rolfe Republican county chairman from the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Pocahontas County
Gunderson
Gilchrist
Winegarden
Rose McCormick
Recorder
Cox
and the Arrow
Wheeler
Rolfe
Rolfe i
Pocahontas
Rolfe Arrow
Palmer
Halls Catarrh Medicine Ad Claiming Blood Action
An old advertisement promotes Halls Catarrh Medicine from J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio offering $100 for any case of fees not cured. The text touts internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces and claims forty years of druggist selling. Testimonials are said to be free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bane ‘Ac
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Notice in Probate In the District Court of Town
In the matter of the estate of William Henderson, deceased, a notice in Pocahontas County directs probate actions in the district court of the state. The filing lists the court as authority and invites interested parties to appear or respond by a stated deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. Henderson
Pocahontas’ County
Iowa
A. D
Edna Henderson
District Court of the
State of Town
Pocahontas County
William Henderson
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Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Marion Bruce
OWA Press
Atoen and Tateteee
Frank Fitzgerald
Lou Larson
America
Nacke’s Pharmacy
Herring
Towa
Bondag
Buick
B. Facary
Flint
Michigan
D. C. McCkay
Eikenberry & Taylor
Rolfe, Iowa
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