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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
Des Moines editorial notes blasts at political campaigns and high living costs. It questions Ed Meredith in a farming stunt, discusses Governor Harding prospects, and laments bitter campaign tactics, while urging reform and unity in Iowa politics. It also touches tariffs on turkey and local governance debates.
The piece rails against Prohibition and strict enforcement while mocking electoral college outcomes. It jokes about apologies in politics, mentions Governor Harding, Bishop Stantaz, and calls for fair dealing in party race. It ends with a sharp line on snubbing neighbors and the need for sociable conduct.
The piece portrays Governor Harding as having close ties with newspaper men during primary land election campaigns and insists he is freer to act than many in office. It blames political merchants for exploiting voters and criticizes the way the primary law is treated by supposed friends.
Local column highlights various residents traveling to Des Moines and Southern Illinois on business, family illnesses, and social visits. Reports mention water system finances, a son enlisting in the military, medical procedures, Thanksgiving gatherings, and surrounding town activities with several named residents and locales.
The piece urges a capable campaign team from any region, denounces bootlegger corruption and calls for harsher penalties. It notes women support suffrage yet rejected the Republican nominee, arguing some women still have much to learn before voting. It warns against false issues creating dangerous sentiment.
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