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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
A fragmented Iowa column rails at food prices and political figures while praising Governor-elect Harding’s circle and criticizing Democrats. It notes congressional probes, labor clashes, and a looming school vote reform. It ends with a tongue in cheek reference to December 28 as Iowa’s statehood anniversary and the editor’s own marriage milestone.
Harding favors eliminating laws over expanding Iowa’s code. Proposals suggest moving the electric light plant from Adsir to Anita to exploit local coal water and gas resources for efficiency.
A Massena Echo editorial attacks the idea of an independent Republican as a flawed stance, arguing true allegiance lies with Republican, Democratic, or Populist labels. It criticizes broader liberal policy claims and questions local political moves, including Iowa railway appointments and statewide party costs.
A Des Moines man was convicted and sentenced to a penitentiary term for enticing a girl from Aberdeen South Dakota to Des Moines for immoral purposes. The case raises questions about differences in enticing across states and highlights ongoing concerns that existing laws fixed long ago still require reform.
The author accuses newspaper editors of bias and malice in the primary and general campaigns against Mr. Harding. It argues the press refused a fair chance to redeem pledges on legislation and law enforcement as Governor of Iowa, challenging the motives behind coverage and refusals.
A reader questions why a 50 pound sack of Minnesota flour costs 3.00 in Anita and 2.15 in Des Moines. The note urges a prompt investigation into possible leaks or theft and calls for a railway commission hearing, citing 85 cent freight as a factor.
A jumbled regional critique argues the Adamson eight hour law is flawed, questions Wilson’s Mexican policy, and predicts prohibition becoming party policy before 1920. It laments high living costs on editors and hints at suffrage setbacks while urging reader input to reform laws.
L. J. Neff of Walnut, a Republican state legislature candidate from Pottawattamie county, announces run for speaker of the Iowa House. He has cordial backing from Council Bluffs Nonpareil, accused of attempting to derail Governor Harding’s bid. The column mocks the paper and its influence in the race.
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