Editorial Reframes 1920 Election Divide and World War Vote
A Manson County paper argues the Cox Harding contrast shaped by party lines, noting War participation included Republicans and Democrats. It says peace plans and the League faced mixed Democratic and Republican views, urging voters to weigh leadership and national unity.
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Manson Democrat
Harding
Cox
Jack Dalton
John
Lincoln
Wilson
Peace Commission
U. S
Senate
League of Nations
Speace Commission
House
Lansing
Versailles
Tom Watson
Georgia
Reed
Missouri
Germany
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure Contingent Reward
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason certifies the oath on December 6. The remedy is taken internally and works through the bloodstream to mucous surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Eic
J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Candidate announces run for county treasurer in Pocahontas County
A candidate declares intent to run for the office of county treasurer in Pocahontas County, seeking voter support for the general election in November. The pledge promises a fair and impartial administration and invites voter backing.
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Pocahontas County
Political musings and a baseball note from the era
The piece laments party spouting and political expenses while praising editorials and journalists. It questions labor’s gains and includes a baseball remark about Comisky’s seven-hit inning against the White Sox. It compares modern political tempers to biblical caution and anti-saloon scrutiny.
County Board Proceedings Summary
Pocahontas County Iowa items include Box culvert work in Lizard and Marshall townships. Entries note Insane Fund, plumbing and material costs, hauling corn from county home, shelling corn, and dental work with listed figures.
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Pocahontas County
Chris Kettelson
Lizard Township
Marshall Township
Insane Fund Bollard & Henrich
Harmon
J. B
Pocahontas Plumbing Company
A. W. Vosika
W. C. Furman
Road work and supplies listed for Section G through 9-13
A detailed accounting shows numerous contractors and helpers for road projects including tiling grading blasting and hauling gravel. Names include J Evans J W Donnelly M A Trumbull Varina road workers and firms such as Wheeler Lumber Sherman Nursery and Standard Oil listed with charges for gravel timber fuel and materials. The Journal notes ongoing project funding and a continuation on Page Seven.
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Howard
Sherman: Nursery. Company
JH. Brokaw
Varina
J. A. Dunkel
C.A. Christensen
Merchant Farmers’ Co-Operative ‘Com
J. W. Donnelly
Rolfe-Manson
J. Wi. Donnelly
Fonda-Laurens
Terial ‘ Hardy Auto Co
Lamberton
Shaffer Oil & Refining
Pany
Twin City Company
Bridge Fund Wheeler Lumber
Bridge & Supply Company
C. B. Cunningham
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Rolfe
Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H.lighter
Marion Bruce
Independent
Iowa
Ronan
General Motors Company
Sarah A. Matthews
D. C
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davies’ Milinery
White Sox
Christ
Cana
County Board Proceedings
State of Iowa
Sys
Great Majestic
A. B. Symes, Rolfe, Lowa
Reservoi
Town Mutual Dwelling House Insurance Association
L. W. Kennedy
Webb
Rolfe and Plover
Ethel Clayton i
C. M. Webb
Rolfe, Iowa
Rexall
Webb’s
Ly A
Keystone Steel
Ji&w.c
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