Iowa farmer politics and Minnesota trip reflections
The piece rails at Capitol extension and five mile limit debates, labeling them tactics to attack state policy while Iowa farmers face tax pressure. It recounts a Minnesota visit via M and St L bargain fares, describes northern land prospects, drainage costs, and dairy and stock gains for Pocahontas County farmers. It includes political notice content and reflections on campaigns and church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Extension
Iowa
Iowa City
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Pocahontas County
Towa
Vadeville
War era quips and notices drift through the page
A collage of jokes and social quips on war, diplomacy, and daily life appears. Items reference peace talks with Ecuador, new dance fads, tax debates, rare stamps, and disarmament talk. The tone blends satire with brief observations about politics, sports scores, and public morale.
Stebbins for Sheriff in Pocahontas County
Democratic candidate Stebbins appeals to voters as the long serving Gilmore City marshal proposing impartial sheriff duties. He pledges fair administration and asks supporters to back his run.
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Stebbins
Pocahontas County
Gilmore City
Candidacy Shaped by Weather and Tariff Debate
The piece notes voters' reluctance and candidate charm during favorable weather, then shifts to a 1909 tariff speech by Senator Cummins. It argues protectionism may not benefit Iowa’s corn hog and other agricultural outputs, claiming U S farm products value exceeds $700 million and tariff effects are unclear.
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Iowa
Pocahontas County Mutual Insurance Company
Board of Supervisors
Cummins
Congress
North Dakota
Macumber
United States
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Rolfe
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter Family
Marion Bruce
Independent
Official
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Scott M. Ladd
Silas
M. Weaver
Winfield S. Winthrow
Supreme Bench
Saved
Bryan
Ecuador
New York
Poland
Europe
Bones
Skull Lumber Yard
J. & W. C. Shull
Geo. Zickrick, Mgr
Sandwich Cypress Farm
Sandwich Oak Horse Powers
Sandwich Farm
Sandwich Horse
O. T. Olson
Anc An
Rolfe, Iowa
W. S. McEwen
Robert Bruce
James Bruce
Joseph ‘McEwen
D.D. McEwen
Board OF Directors
J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce W
McEwen
Joseph McEwen
the State Savings Bank
the Updike Grain Co
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