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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
4
The piece rails at politicians and parties including Coolidge Dawes Hammill Kimball and Green, mocks Russia and the Solid South, and attacks La Follette, Bryan, and radicals. It condemns primary disruptions, predicts Democratic tickets, and warns against Socialists and Reds while lamenting farm price hopes and governance.
A column extols an old fashioned Republican campaign urging party members to support every Republican on the ballot. It notes the duty to back the party and questions how many will line up. The piece mentions Atlantic’s attempt to back a business guarantee and Iowa auto license revenue of over nine billion dollars as context.
The piece dismisses La Follette and his backers, mocks Bryan and Debs, and warns that government ownership of utilities would create vast new public offices. It frames the 1924 campaign as a clash of old world riffraff against American governance and laments cost and bureaucratic growth.
The passage argues that the Democratic party in 1912 to 1920 had ample officials and funds, accusing critics of false claims of no organization. It attributes campaign resources to the Wilson administration and mocks claims of lacking funds, urging readers to dismiss such statements as untrue and unserious.
The text suggests John W. Davis plans close ties to campaign interests and hints at Democratic talent available to shoulder campaign burdens. It references La Follette and others as potential public officials, likening the situation to a bygone Populist era.
The Anita Service Star Legion held a Tuesday afternoon meeting with a debate on the Japanese Immigration Act led by Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Shaffer followed by refreshments. On August 12th a Kensington at Mrs. Frank DeMent’s home invites the public with a 15 cent refreshment. The next social will be August 26th at the American Legion Rooms.
Pastor J. W. Ferner notes W C T U convention causes the Aid Society to meet Wednesday at the parsonage. Sunday services include "Mental Dynamics in the Social Problems" at 11 o at the church and "The Challenge in Man's Faith" at 8. C E meets at 7 to appoint delegates to the Cres ton convention.
The Boy Scouts and Scout master Rev. B W McEldowney spend the week at Lake Glenwood. Our church will hold services next Sunday and delegates to the Ipworth League Institute may give a full report in the evening.
William Jennings Bryan criticized John W. Davis as a presidential candidate. He cited Davis's ties to J. P. Morgan and major industries, predicting big business will desert the ticket. He warned against campaign plans west of Pennsylvania and noted railroad presidents speaking in support. He condemned Bolshevik ties and criticized party leaders seeking Europe after defeat.
The piece questions whether Dawes influenced the Democratic nomination or if it was accidental. It notes Brookhart's role and Iowa politics, mentions a new Iowa Code priced at 7.50 dollars, and criticizes government ownership of utilities while probing the relation of the Democratic nominee to Jefferson Davis.
Government operation and control of the railroads during the Wilson administration was a principal influence leading to the unloosening of McAdoo in the recent national Democratic convention.
A provocative editorial line advocates removing individuals labeled as Leob and Leopold strains of degeneration to ensure safety for law abiding citizens. The text frames licensing to live and enjoy life as contingent on ridding the nation of these perceived threats.
The item notes that twenty eight years after winning a world championship in Chicago in 1896, William Jennings Bryan still speaks with a broad mouth and minimal words, a remark on his characteristic public style and wit.
Misses Edith and Mary Thompkinson of Council Bluffs, former Dexter residents now teachers there, were guests this week of longtime friends Mrs. T. T. Logan and Mrs. Chas. Hettinger. They traveled home from a vacation with relatives and friends in their old community.
Dr. Phil. T. Williams and his relatives enjoyed a quiet Sunday with Pap and Mother Williams near Menlo, sharing fellowship and meals in a family gathering.
Mrs. A. B. Maxwell had spent a few weeks in Anita with her daughter Mrs. H. E. Campbell and has now returned to Ames, Iowa.
Henry Carlson, familiar to Anita residents, has taken a position with a St. Louis wholesale house headquartered in Omaha. His territory covers southwestern Iowa Missouri Nebraska and Colorado.
R S Kiehl, after a several week stay in Anita and at Lewis, left Saturday for Indianola for a short visit and may decide to return to California to spend the winter.
John McDermott of Bridgewater returned from Des Moines where he accompanied his wife who is receiving special treatment in the hospital last week.
Sherm r Myers and his wife Mrs Bessie M Ward and son Shermer visited Omaha on Monday travel by car along Waiteway 7 highway and returned on the River-to-River road.
Mrs Mildred Haltom with her son Russell and daughter Margaret have spent two months with Dr W E Fish and family and left Friday for a new home in Portland Oregon.
Uncle Tom C. Winder, a subscriber since March 1 1883, visited the Record office last week and left a check to cover twelve more months of the newspaper.
Mrs Bertie Hunter and daughter Helen of Mission Texas visiting relatives in Anita with Burkhart and other families. They traveled to Anita by car.
Mrs. E. B. Wood of Omaha has stayed with her sisters Mrs. Carey and Mrs. M. M. Stauffer and other relatives. She plans an indefinite stay in the eastern part of the state with her son Bert and his family.
Mrs Faye Carlson from Omaha traveled with brothers Ray Saunders of California and Leland Saunders of Albuquerque to Anita where relatives hosted a Saturday night gathering. The Oscar Johnson family and about thirty guests enjoyed a meal and friendly time before returning home. Florence Smith, once an Anita resident now in Omaha, plans to teach in a rural district near Exira next school year.
C G Wycoff who ran a jewelry business in Anita for three years has sold his stock and household goods and plans to move with Mrs Wycoff to another location. The community says they are good people and will be missed as residents.
R D Vernon left Thursday morning for New York state to spend weeks among his boyhood and manhood scenes. After more than a quarter century in Anita, friends wish him a pleasant visit and safe return home. Miss Vera B Hook appointed Vice President from Juanita Rebekah lodge to represent at a convention in Atlantic October 30. She attended a district vice presidents meeting in Atlantic Monday to plan the program.
Mrs J D Young hosted the Friday Bridge Club with refreshments after a lively game. High score was earned by Mrs Guy Rasmussen while substitutes included Mrs Lena Pratt, Mrs Frances Harry and Mrs Madge Faulkner.
The editorial urges the state senate to reaffirm Gov. Kendall's picks Senator Fred L. Maytag as Commissioner and Glen C. Haynes. It criticizes tying up the budget law and argues the legislature should repeal the law next winter.
J Bert Callison encloses a two dollar check for a record and reflects after twenty years since leaving Anita. He expresses pleasure at seeing old-timers mentioned in print and sends best wishes to all, signing Yours Truly.
The piece ridicules belief as outlawry and mocks campaign talk. It warns of many blue ribbon “hulled nuts” after the November vote and attacks political reform efforts and Sunday laws as muddled, proposing a complete remaking of the statutes.
A pointed editorial argues the ten dollar hog earns respect in the campaign and credits for its existence. It denounces Insurgents Socialists Reds and Bolsheviks for not bearing responsibility for expensive goods and warns against supporting Russian sympathizers in the November election. The piece cites Uncle Sam’s tobacco trade and the U S output of cigars and cigarettes.
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