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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
4
Two years ago Democrats searched for a Senate candidate in Iowa amid political sniping and public dust. The piece notes politicians and parties, mentions prohibition, the Kaiser, and capital punishment debates, and reports on Charles D. Booth’s nomination for State Senator and Congressman Wm. R. Green’s hospital stay.
The safe course for Senator A B Cummins is to resign gracefully and thank Iowa for its generosity. Age and infirmities limit his ability to lead, and burdens should not be saddled on the aging public servant who wishes to retire amid a respected career.
Jesse N. Jones, current Cass county treasurer, visited Anita to talk with Republican voters about his candidacy. He touts a record of faithful public service and pledges to run the treasurers office impartially and in accordance with the law if re-elected, seeking support at the June primary.
The article argues President Coolidge should not blame Senator McKinley for losing re election over the League of Nations issue. It asserts the United States is not ready to join the League or World Court and should avoid global policing roles, urging Americans to stay out and let Europe bear its own costs.
State leaders and campaign manager endorse Howard J Clark for U S Senator in Iowa. Supporters include State Senator C T Cessna and W J Goodwin who argue Clark can heal party rifts and win in November. Local farmers and former officials praise his practical program and electability, with broad Republican backing across the state.
A column notes calls to farmers about Brookhart and Iowa politics. Community updates include visits, illnesses, new births, car purchases, porch additions, and local business activity in Anita and surrounding towns.
The Estherville speech by Brookhart two years ago repudiated the GOP ticket of Coolidge and Dawes and endorsed La Follette and Wheeler. The piece argues Brookhart is not a Republican and should not appear on the official ballot as such, urging voters to reject him.
A Republican candidate in the Eighteenth District announces for nomination to the state senate. He pledges to serve the district and state if nominated and elected. The notice also includes brief local social notes about visits and travel in Cass and Shelby counties.
The piece questions how soil saturation in western states and recent Iowa dust storms will impact future crops. It warns of potential insect outbreaks like grasshoppers and other pests likely to follow the dustier conditions.
County caucuses will nominate township officers for June primaries and November election. Grant township Republicans seem satisfied with current officers and expect no changes.
John H. Aldrich has remained at his residence for a week due to illness. He has been unable to perform daily duties as his condition limits mobility and activity.
Dewey Robinson and Cecil Scholl of Lincoln township delivered a large quantity of corn to the Farm ers' Coop last week, reflecting active participation by local growers in cooperative marketing efforts.
The Lincoln Center Club held a Saturday night meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Robinson home with pinochle as the main activity and luncheon to follow. Mrs. Wilma Burns won high score while Ted Edwards, a former Sherm F. Myers employee, is visiting relatives in Adair Anita and nearby towns. he works as a linotype operator at Storm Lake Iowa, for the past ten years.
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