This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
4
A fragmentary column references Herbert Hoover eating corn bread for lunch, debates farmer relief, and notes a shifting political landscape. It highlights Iowa and California election sentiment, party fractures, and the pivotal role of women voters in the November contest.
Secretary of State Ed. M. Smith informs Cass County Democratic chair G. G. Jeck that Carl A. Zellmer cannot appear on the official ballot for State Representative. The June primary did not yield enough votes to qualify Zellmer for the nomination despite the county convention support. A Supreme Court ruling is eyed, else Zellmer may run as an independent.
Iowa senator Dan Steck faces harsh remarks directed at black Republicans amid charged rhetoric. Local notes report Harvest finished, threshing to begin, social visits, club gatherings, and a Cass County Glee Club appearance at Atlantic Chautauqua. The McFarlands prepare to travel to Los Angeles after a Sunday picnic with old friends.
The article details a 9th district nomination battle after Judge Green’s March 4 1929 term end. Vincent led the primary but fell short of the nominating threshold, prompting a convention where M B Pitt Charles E Swanson W C Ratcliff and E W Vincent sought the full term. Swanson won on the 246th ballot amid district cross support.
Delegates to the Republican state judicial convention in Cedar Rapids quickly re nominated the four Supreme Court candidates by acclamation. Truman S. Stevens of Hamburg William D. Evans of Hampton James W. Kendig of Sioux City and Henry F. Wagner of Sigourney were named for six year terms, filling the Vermillion vacancy.
Arthur Brisbane notes the newly elected National Democratic Chairman Raskob resigns from all connected posts to focus on electing Governor Al Smith to the Presidency. Brisbane argues the task faces a prosperous nation and a Republican plurality of seven million, a heavy load for anyone.
A New York voiced speaker at the Houston gathering drew attention after adjournment, with rumblings and mingling tongues heard from rival huts. Jolly faced punishment for asking today’s question as observers note the climate turning tense. A Hoover and Curtis Club of Iowa natives, led by ex-Governor Leslie M. Shaw, forms in Washington D C. American tourists in Europe spend more than debt service, highlighting the burden on foreign debt.
W H Stager is painting the dwelling house of C A Carey, according to a local contractor update. The work proceeds at the residence, with attention to exterior surfaces and finish.
Mr. Clyde Pollock and family spent Sunday at Gobbler's Knob. W. S. Reed and wife visited Ottumwa and Tairfeld last week. Mrs. Cora Stoodt stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Jeim Marshall in Franklin township. Anita Drug Store added a new Prigidaird cooler for ice cream and soda. Fred P. Perkinson and wife returned from a summer fishing trip in northern Minnesota. John L. Carey, with a fractured hip from a fall, shows some improvement after several weeks.
Robert L. Owen former Democratic U S senator of Oklahoma states Hoover is the best qualified man ever presented by any party in American history. As chairman of the Senate banking and currency committee he helped pass the Federal Reserve Act and the Farm Loan Act.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.