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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1926
Page
4
The piece argues the Iowa primary law undermines the Republican party, blaming A B Cummins as the founder and claiming the law allows Democrats to influence nominations. It warns Republicans must repeal the law to avoid political disaster and accuses Democrats of gloating over GOP misfortune.
A chaotic collage of partisan jabs and social vices critiques includes calls to vote Republican for Brookhart, denunciations of Democrats with “moss on his back,” mockery of bootleg liquor, praise for a Kentucky spelling champion, and sharp tirades about political folly and satire.
Receipts and disbursements report for all funds of Wiota Consolidated School District, Cass County Iowa, covering July 11, 1925 to June 30, 1926, as required by Section 4242 of the 1924 Iowa Code.
Roy A. Stacey, former Anita native and editor of The Guthrian, wed Kathryn Bower at the bride’s Guthrie Center home. The couple then traveled to Los Angeles for the National Editorial Association meeting and plan further Western visits. Friends extend best wishes from the old community.
A survey of expenses shows wide spending on prohibition enforcement while salaries remain steady. The column questions tax fairness and the impact on farmers and governance. Miss Venasante of Atlantic visited Guy Smith and family northwest of town this week.
Notice to bidders invites bids on two hundred tons of Eastern Kentucky coal fob Atlantic Court House Iowa with bids due at the Auditor's office by 3 00 p m July 26 1926 Jennie M Ward County Auditor. Chas C Allen of Red Oak is in the city this week A S Perryman of Atlantic was a visitor in Anita Wayland Wright of Morning Sun is spending a few days in Anita and vicinity Attorney S H Rudolph of Atlantic attended business matters in Anita Tuesday A French actress allegedly killed herself over an untrue lover reflecting old world romance.
The piece discusses Al Smith’s 1928 presidential bid and the dwindling Democratic pro prohibition faction while highlighting Ed Meredith of Iowa as a key latehope. It recalls Iowa’s wet vote stance and warns that resubmitting wet or dry questions could trigger a flood of sentiment, with biblical imagery.
A immigrant who arrived in the early 1970s with little and now owns more than fifteen hundred acres argues against a candidate who says Russia is as good as the United States. The critic warns such views betray American citizenship and full rights.
Des Moines police chief faces turmoil as an officer tied to a hijacking party is shot in the foot and his female companion wounded during revelry. An insufficient inquiry follows, and the entire affair ends with the dismissal of the officer.
Des Moines businessman L H Bush accuses Brookhart of dodgy wealth and misrepresentation. He cites a ranch near Washington Iowa and a herd of sows amid tax evasion charges while noting political influence and primary election campaigning tactics.
The piece argues Governor Hammill of Iowa was early in backing Governor Louden of Illinois for President in 1928. It notes a harsh federal policy towards the agricultural West has created a difficult political climate for the administration ahead of the November elections.
A former Anita girl explains moving from Long Beach to Los Angeles and continuing her Beauty Shoppe. She notes Betty's enrollment in Bechler Dancing School for Ballet, plans to visit Beach in August for Iowa Day, and hopes to see old friends soon while asking for last week's Record.
Town Council of Anita Cass County Iowa will meet August 2 1926 at 730 PM at the Town Hall to hear taxpayers on the estimated expenditures. The record lists receipts and disbursements including bonds interest and district funds with a certification by John P Metz Secretary of the Wiota Consolidated School District and notarization by A R Robinson Notary Public Cass County Iowa.
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