Harding Confession Reverberates Through Prospect of Return
The Des Moines Capital notes Senator Warren G. Harding humbly acknowledging limited ability while pledging devotion to country in acceptance of the Republican nomination. It contrasts with profiteering critique and highlights women organizing for the presidential campaign to spur men to wake up.
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Warren G. Harding
Democratic Publicity Bureau
Harding
Senate
United States
Republican Party
Des Moines
Nate Kendall Nominated for Iowa Governor at Convention
Nate Kendall of Albin was nominated by the Republican state convention for governor while staying in his Savery hotel room. Governor Harding was chosen to notify and escort Kendall to the hall as delegates cheered during the lieutenant governor ballot. Kendall urged unity and pledged to serve all Iowans if confirmed in November, while contemporaneous remarks critiqued Democratic figures and policy debates.
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Nate’’ Kendall
Albin
Coliseum
Savery Hotel
Harding
Kendall
Leutenant
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Iowa
Commonwealth
Home Truths in 1920s Political Discourse
A reflective column critiques the Hoover era style of politics and mocks party maneuvers. It questions Cox and Wilson positions, notes Democratic press focus on Roosevelt, and mocks the idea of surrender to Wilsonism while urging American unity.
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Cox
United States
Wilson
Kendall for Governor Leads Republican Platform Push
Nate E. Kendall receiv ing the gubernatorial nomination on a progressive platform for Iowa Republicans. The Des Moines Capital notes his fair primary, strong public speaking, war era loyalty, and pledge to unite the party for statewide and national triumph. Local items include wheat prices, tourism on The Great White Way in Anita, and various community notes.
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Iowa
Nate E. Kendall
Kendall
Des Moines
Cass County Delegation United for Kendall and slate
Cass county Republicans went to the state convention as a harmonious delegation. They supported Nate Kendall for Governor and were nearly unanimous on all other nominees. Delegates voted for every person nominated, "killing the bear" and "bringing home the bacon."
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Cass County
Nate Kendall
Republicans of Iowa praise Des Moines convention ticket
A Des Moines July convention ticket draws praise from Iowa Republicans who call the slate strong and broadly acceptable. The piece notes the “old guard” influence, state officers chosen by the convention, and questions about primary outcomes versus convention selections. It observes upward price trends, rural teacher shortages, and the columnist’s personal views on society and aging perspectives.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Old Guard
Atlantic News-Telgraph
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