Local papers clash over exchanges and policy shifts
The editorials discuss The Capital cutting country exchanges and its effect on readers including The Arrow. They reference twilight sleep theology, Ford cash reserves, tax and capitol extension debates, advertising rate changes, and local political contests in Crawford, Emmetsburg, Pocahontas, and Palo Alto counties.
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Des Moines Tribune
Evening Journal
Tribune of
Sioux City
Capital
Lafe
City
Christmas Edition Advertising Appeal Urges Early Spots
The Arrow announces its Christmas edition for December 10 and urges advertisers to reserve space early. It emphasizes advertising as psychology, noting early placement leads to stronger impressions and better sales, and offers ready ad cuts, headings, and copy services for merchants.
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The
Arrow
Will Christmas spenders find funds in this economy
Optimistic note argues there is as much money now as ever. Farmers sold large crops at good prices, federal reserve banks opened, and banks can loan to industries. Demand from foreign governments and American suppliers is rising, signaling renewed factory activity and jobs.
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Federal Reserve
Political fervor marks post election county results
The report notes voters punished rivals and backed Governor Clarke in the county with a larger margin than two years ago. Pete Hepburn urged defeating Cummins while Cummins won a stronger statewide vote than anticipated, reflecting mixed public sentiment after the election.
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Joe Allen
Jon
Jefferson
Capitol
Clarke
Reo
Pete’ Hepburn
Republcan
Cummins
Begged Borrowed and Stolen Lane of Satire
A cheeky column mocks wartime policy and neutrality costs pointing to Uncle Joe and international law puzzles. It jests about tax, prosperity, China and Japan, Swiss miners, and a playful jab at Belgium’s queen dog fancy with a darkly humorous note on dog meat.
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China
Japan
Notice to Contractors Joint Drainage District 63 Emmetsburg
Joint Boards of Supervisors of Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties Iowa set bids for cleaning parts of the Main Ditch of Joint Drainage District No 63 at the Auditor's Office Emmetsburg on December 8 1914 at 1 pm Bids must be sealed filed with 10 cash or certified check and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder The work covers two main segments in Palo Alto and Pocahontas Counties with estimated earth excavated about 28000 and 18400 cubic yards and completion by September 1915 with bond and contract requirements
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Joint Boards of Supervisors
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Iowa
Joint Drainage District No
Emmetsburg
Palo
Alto County
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