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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1926

Page

4

Dave Stewart Named As Iowa's 100 Percent American Senator

Iowa voters are promised a real one hundred percent American in the Senate until March 4 1927. Sioux City attorney and World War II veteran Dave Stewart is highlighted as a Republican and advocate for the Midwest agricultural industry. The piece closes with a dated, informal aside and a stray weather aside about heat in August.

Iowa Senate United States Dave” Stewart Sioux City Marine Corps Midwest Northwest West Nation Dave

Be An All Knit Bathing Suit Might Cover All Territory

A playful note discusses whether an all-knit bathing suit can fully cover important territory, with skeptical doubt about its effectiveness. The line hints at fashion or social mores in a humorous, clipped tone.

Debates on Socialism and Fashion Reflect Wider Reform

The piece argues that shifting social norms drive dress changes and that tattooing may rise as clothing shrinks. It notes the primary system enables socialist and anarchist voices in state and national legislatures, highlighting political controversy over reform and public morals.

Portrayals of social quirks and political talk in a quirky column

A rambling column lampoons porch culture and gossip while commenting on national politics. It notes plans for screens against porch babies, hints at Aimee stepping out, and ridicules Brookhart’s rising influence after a primary win. It also mentions August deaths among Modern Woodmen, life policies in Atlantic, and odd Michigan car etiquette.

Woodmen of America Cubberly Fred Lilienthal Atlantic

Peculiar Brand of Harmony at Iowa GOP Nominating Gathering

The Des Moines meeting of Republican delegates chose a different candidate for the Cummins vacancy, a “new man,” despite Brookhart’s 70,000 primary majority. The vote signals Brookhart’s slipping grip and distant path to November.

Des Moines Albert B. Cummins Brookhart

Iowa Republicans Debate Brookhart in Nominating Contests

Chicago Daily Tribune remarks on the Iowa Republican convention choosing a short term Senator and criticizing Brookhart. It asserts Stewart's nomination reflects party principles, denounces Brookhart as outside Republicanism, and labels him a radical outsider whose labor and farmer-centric rhetoric misfit Iowa.

Iowa Senate Stewart Brookhart Senator Cummins Prockhart Commonwealth Fairfield Chicago Daily Tribune

Brookhart Accused of Inaction in Senate Record

An Iowa farmer advocate, Brookhart, is accused of failing to introduce relief bills or vote for reform measures during his four years in the U S Senate. The piece portrays him as courting attention instead of delivering on pre election pledges.

United States Senate Brookhart Iowa

Des Moines Register accused of not reflecting Iowa’s majority

The text argues that the Des Moines Register does not voice the majority opinion of Iowans and criticizes readers who wait for the paper to cue their views. It questions the paper’s influence and urges readers to form opinions independently rather than relying on the morning Register.

Des Moines Register Iowa

Disloyalty to His Party in Senate Vote Surfaces

The item recalls a Brookhart vote in the U S Senate from Iowa to displace the late A B Cummins as chair of a key committee, leading to a southern Democrat's election and harming Republican party organization in that department of the national government.

Brookhart United States Senate Iowa A. B. Cummins Senate Repubean

Brookhart Seeks tariff support from Iowa farmers

The primary nomination for the United States Senate from Iowa is held by Brookhart. He has not yet voiced support for a tariff measure long identified with farmers and the state, including Cass county, though the policy is framed as beneficial to farmers and the nation.

Brookhart United States Iowa Cass County

Adams Defends Iowa Wealth Amid Bankruptcy Claims

Former Iowa state senator Henry L. Adams asserts Iowa remains highly valuable despite bankruptcy talk. He cites 34 million acres of prime land, leading agricultural outputs, crop and livestock values, and per capita and family wealth metrics to claim broad economic strength.

Henry L. Adams Iowa

One Dollar Prize Awarded for Dog Paragraph

Mrs. Chas F Houer of Van Wert Iowa wife of a former Anita man won a one dollar prize from the Does Moines Evening Tribune and News for a humorous paragraph about a dog filling an empty place in a man's life and a hot dog remark.

Chas. F. Houer van Wert Iowa Anita Man Does Moines Evening Tribune and News

Highland Church Sunday Services Highlight Rev Baron’s Sermons

Regular Sunday preaching at Highland church draws large crowds as Rev. Lawrence E. Baron of Atlantic conducts 8 PM services. Sunday School attendance also grows with sessions at 10 AM each Sunday.

Highland Church Lawrence E. Baron Atlantic

New Auto Establishment Puts Pontiac Showroom on West Main

Dave Raben of Atlantic has leased the room on West Main Street from Mrs. Mary Wilson to create a Pontiac showroom and salesroom. A competent representative will oversee demonstrations and assist buyers with every courtesy and consideration.

Dave Raben Atlantic West Main Street Mary Wilson

Grant-go-Getter Club Meeting Postponed to Friday

Weather delays force the Grant-go-Getter Club to postpone its meeting until Friday afternoon August 13. All members are urged to attend.

Coat Lost at Anita Dance Hall Remains Unclaimed

A blue double breasted dress coat lost Tuesday evening at the dance hall in Anita. The person who has it should leave it at the Record office or Rasmussen's Cafe to receive a reward.

Anita Record Office Rasmussen's Cafe

Ladies Honor Mrs S V Kirkham at Jenkins Home

Mrs Mattie Jenkins and Miss Bessie Kirkham hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering for a group of lady friends in honor of their sister in law Mrs S V Kirkham of Eagle Grove Iowa.

Mattie Jenkins Bessie Kirkham Jenkins S. V. Kirkham Eagle Grove Iowa

Cemetery Drives To Be Paved If Funds Allow

The Board of Trustees of Evergreen Cemetery considers paving the west drive and possibly the east drive at the earliest date if the cost does not exceed available cash.

Board of Trustees Evergreen Cemetery

Mrs Maggie Lone Visits Anita Area With Scholl Family Ties

Mrs Maggie Lone of Mayette Kansas stays in Anita and nearby communities for several weeks. She is a daughter of James Langer a longtime Anita resident with extensive ties to local families.

Maggie Lone Mayette Kansas Anita Scholl Familes Long James Langer

Mrs Evinger renews Record subscription for Joe Smith

Mrs Albert Evinger renews the Record subscription for her son Joe Smith who works in Travers City Michigan. Many society clubs will resume activity between September 1 and September 15 after the summer break.

Albert Evinger Joe Smith Travers City Michigan

Porter to Speak in Anita for U S Senator Run

Local Democratic township committee plans an appearance by Claude R. Porter, Democratic nominee for United States Senator, in Anita for an evening before November's election. Porter is described as an able and pleasing speaker likely to draw interest from residents of Anita and nearby areas.

Anita Claude R. Porter United States Porter

Rain Improves Corn Crop Gardens and Pastures

The recent rains have improved the appearance and condition of the corn crop along with gardens and pastures, bringing better prospects for harvest and fodder.

Season of Juices and Jams Fills Many Homemaker Receptacles

A playful notice describes the annual urge of homemakers to store juices jellies and jams in every container about the house including the coal-pail reflecting seasonal kitchen abundance and domestic humor.

Lewis couple return from Alamoosa visit pleasant

H Clay Lewis and his wife returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends at Alamoosa Colorado. A brief period of severe illness caused Clay to imagine the end near but the journey and visit were unusually pleasant overall.

H. Clay Lewis Alamoosa Colorado Clay

DeCamp Harness Shop Sees Interior Restored by Cy De Camp

G M DeCamp undertakes numerous alterations and repairs inside his harness shop. Uncle Cy De Camp travels from Redfield for rest and refreshment, but Garrett assigns him to work.

G. M. DeCamp Cy” DeCamp Redfield Garrett

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