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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
3
A collection of humorous, pithy maxims on love marriage and society. Observations range from marital advice and flirtation to taxation of virtue and the folly of ambition. The piece casually blends social commentary with product plugs and regional editorial asides.
Iowa debate centers on rising state expenditures and calls to abolish state boards. Proponents argue boards of control and education operate efficiently with Democratic leadership, notably Col J H McConologue and D D Murphy, while critics accuse expansion of spending without waste identification.
Harlan Republican editor uses a sample tax bill and asks John C Voorhees to specify how he would reduce state taxes. He questions potential relief on poll tax electric light water and education levies and warns the reader vote depends on clear savings plans.
The passage argues the Washington pork bill, opposed by Senator Kenyon and Republicans, would have imposed higher per capita costs than state taxes in Iowa. Democrats allegedly sought only political gain and contractor jobs, while calling for a change at Iowa's state treasury despite the supposed expense to voters.
A fragmented note warns against Democrats misinforming the public about railroad assessments and Republican officials. The terse message urges readers to recall facts and avoid partisan misstatements in civic discussions.
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