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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
4
H G Armentrou t declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for member of the Cass County Board of Supervisors from the First district. The district includes Grant Benton Franklin and Lincoln townships and the primary is Monday June 4.
Rev. L. B. Shanon declares candidacy for nomination to the State legislature as a Republican from Cass County. He seeks support of Republican voters at the June Primary.
A fragment notes the County Recorder race under the control of Republican voters at the June 4 primary, indicating the decision rests with party voters.
For Sheriff of Cass County, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary election June 4th. W. A. McKEE.
For the County Treasurer position in Cass County Iowa the Republican voters will decide at the primary election held on June 4th. The nomination reflects party choice for the office subject to the primary outcome.
For County Auditor candidate seeks Republican nomination in Cass County Iowa subject to Republican voters decision at the primary election. The notice reflects filing context and eligibility under party rules for the county race.
Candidate for re nomination to the office of Representative from Cass county in the General Assembly of Town, subject to the decision of the election to be held Monday, June.
A County Attorney candidate seeks re nomination under Republican voters guidance in the Cass County primary set for Monday March 4. The note states the election will determine the office holder based on the will of Republican voters.
The statement argues that a public officer who has served honestly and capably deserves consideration for continued role if they can benefit their constituents, whether in county, district, state, or national affairs.
The article argues there is no strong evidence of government interference with major bootleggers whose profits reach millions. It states the real culprits are smaller operators earning little by comparison, while wealthy elites avoid scrutiny and authorities seem to tolerate their activities.
The passage notes a wide range of interpretation of Calvin Coolidge’s remark I do not choose to run for President in 1928 He is not running but this does not rule out accepting a renomination if delegates at the national convention offer it
The passage questions if large-scale budget cuts are affordable and suggests delaying reductions for several years. It argues using surplus to reduce high interest debt could ease the burden and improve national finances.
A resident announces the opening of a new harness shop west of the Record office in Anita. The shop offers a full line of harnesses and supplies, repairs, oiling, and guarantees competitive prices, inviting farmers to call and meet the proprietor.
The piece reports Volstead claiming home brewing is waning and jokes about brewers finishing a batch. It argues Iowa’s political purity and suggests the Democratic party would have exposed graft if the claim were false.
Old resident Mrs Samantha Hansen of Cedar Falls Iowa spends weeks in Anita with Mrs Roy Scholl and family and many former neighbors. She notes her former children have grown to adults and found success in life.
Harley McCord and wife from 614 Brookings South Dakota stayed with relatives in Anita over the weekend to attend Grandma Hill's ninety fourth birthday anniversary, mother of J H Hill of this city. Harley is Mrs McCord’s nephew of J H Hill and Mrs Mary Steinmetz is the mother of Mrs McCord.
The front page features a wry line saying it is always good policy to live so you can go to the movies without making your grocer mad. The note accompanies the issue priced at one dollar.
A satirical comment notes that home-brew beer is not a success and asks how many bottles prove its failure, given that three quart bottles allegedly send a man home to sleep outdoors. The piece uses humorous hyperbole to critique amateur brewing.
Miss Leora Miars notes strong Lenten meetings and calls for union efforts. A final men's gathering is set for Sunday with Rev Bertha Harris, followed by Holy Week services including a special communion Thursday and a Friday cross seven sayings program with regional pastors. Local businesses are asked to close noon to 1 PM for prayer. Easter Sunday features Bible School at 10 AM, special Extender service at 6:30 PM, and evening services at 7:45 PM.
Azel S. Ames of the Record spent Monday afternoon in Cumberland on business. Jerry M. Shay, a prominent citizen and farmer from the Wiota vicinity, visited Anita on Monday to call on several old friends.
Mrs Carl Hansen, ill for weeks, submitted to tumor removal surgery last week performed by Dr H E Campbell.
Jas E Foote, a business visitor, was seen in Des Moines this week. Raven Pig Meal shipments are expected to arrive by car this week. Bar gain paint and stain closeouts offered by Anita Drug Co. Mrs J D Young confined to home with rheumatism.
J. W. Beaver traveled to Knoxville Iowa on Friday for business and to visit relatives. Mrs. W. H. Faulkner of Des Moines, formerly of Anita, spent Thursday in the city to tend to estate matters of her father the late Judge Fred H. Sears who owned several Main street business properties and a residence.
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