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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
4
The piece urges all Americans to set aside party labels and support President Woodrow Wilson and his Mexican policy. It defends the President’s honesty and aims for amicable, firm action to protect the welfare of the United States and Mexico.
The Record weighs in on Grant township politics noting Democrats and Bull Moose supporters likely won’t nominate a Republican for town office. It invites readers to present any justification for a non Republican nominee in detail and predicts a full row of political tubs displaying parties and candidates.
Arthur C. Savage of Adair announces as a Republican candidate for United States Senate. He is described as clean and capable, a lifelong Republican, and a strong local favorite who would bring energy and steady leadership to the state’s highest office. Atlantic News-Telegraph notes strong backing across the state.
A sharp critique urges Republicans posing as Republicans to align with their true party and abandon deception. The author declares hypocrisy in politics is universal and calls for voters to recognize real party loyalty before election day.
The Atlantic Commercial Club member Mr Bradley has decided not to run for Representatives, a move praised for wisdom and foresight. The Atlantic News Telegraph reported the announcement on Tuesday, commending the choice and urging another candidate to bear the legislative burden. My Dear Alphonzo.
A satirical reflection on 1912 Taft supporters and 1914 bolters within the Republican Party. The piece questions welcome for a candidate who backed Taft in 1912 and now seeks favors, while 1912 bolters denounce the current lineup. It challenges party loyalty amid shifting alliances.
The article credits A B Cummins with first advocating reciprocity known as the Iowa Idea. It asserts this idea opened U S ports to foreign products duty free, intensifying competition with Iowa farm goods.
The prosecu tion of Ed Harlan for embezzlement connected to his duties as Receiver of the A. N. S railway was dropped and Harlan declared not guilty. John Y. Stone of Glenwood received from county taxpayers through the Board of Supervisors attorney fees totaling 5000.00. The writer critiques the fee as easy money and hard to judge as fair.
A careful study notes a dangerous political blend in supposed secret circles today. The formula blends tainted policy with only a trace of honesty, yet some will still accept it as good and wholesome.
A Cass county reader urges voters to require more than a tuneable gift for sunshine when choosing the man sent to Des Moines next winter to represent them in the legislature. The plea stresses substantial qualifications beyond charm or showmanship.
The terse editorial argues that a Democrat or Bull Moose cannot expect to win a Republican nomination for township office, stressing the party loyalty and local political continuity.
It will be refreshing news to the aay of Towa to know that Arthur C. Savage of Adair has announced his candidacy for United States Senator to succeed A B Cummins, running as a Republican and expected to win.
A harsh editorial condemns a flag gesture and calls for strong punishment to force recognition of the meaning and importance of Old Glory, arguing respect for national symbols must be mandatory.
Emma Goldman, an anarchist, evidently finds it pleasant to stay and preach her doctrine indefinitely without molestation in this land of the free. Her presence draws attention to debates over liberty and dissent in the United States.
A sharp note warns readers to watch for candidates pledging broad support this year. The piece suggests such “politics” stems from personal motives aimed at securing favors or plum pudding rewards.
E. W. Holmes of this city declines Bull Moose party candidacy for Representative preferring to focus on his business rather than pursue political ambitions.
A note on the upcoming General Assembly opening raises the question of party control in the Senate and House. The piece considers possible new faces and shifts in leadership as the Capitol prepares for next winter.
A Des Moines cap itol rescue praised as reciprocity in action with Gov Clarke backing Capitol extension efforts. The piece critiques tariff and party dynamics, hints at nominations, and criticizes Green’s Rock Island railway investigation as dull.
The speaker condemns atrocities describing sterilization on non criminals and degrades cruel methods such as the baboon kiss and monkey munch. The writer urges caution and rejects rush to general heavy-handed punishment during wartime.
N Neilson of Harlan will run for state Senator in the district on the Bull Moose ticket. Republican strength in northeastern Cass county is not yet sufficient to require a coroner or undertaker. R B Marker, a long time prominent former citizen, will be the Democratic nominee for Representative.
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