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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
4
The piece argues that Prohibition could become Idaho's settled policy after unanimous party platform adoption by Republicans Democrats and Progressives. It rebukes perceived misconduct by Alexander Grissell and laments primary voters being ignored by party bosses and self interested reformers.
Robert G. Cousins, former congressman, headlines this Chau Tauqua season on the lecture platform. Once one of the town’s brightest orators, he is expected to deliver a strong showing and draw eager crowds as he returns to the scene.
A Washington figure names a personal admiration seance in Des Moines this week urging Republicans to participate. The piece questions who would lead the Solid South against liquor power, noting the old Kunnels and Majahs are fading from influence.
Iowa Democrats confront a growing perception that nominating Connolly for the U S Senate jeopardizes their bid to elect a nominee. Party leaders and voters weigh the impact on campaign momentum and general election prospects amid the controversy over the choice.
The piece portrays Senator Cummins slipping into calmer, clearer periods between bouts of rhetoric and showmanship, noting his behavior mirrors a conventional Republican stance during moments of advantage and self gain.
The statement cautions Mr. T. R. to recall Woodrow Wilson's approach of honest effort and action to achieve desired results, implying that prior attempts lacked the same fervor. It frames Wilson as a model for decisive follow‑through in leadership.
Some observers criticize the last session's handling of laws and urge a post graduate course on constitutional testing before enactment.
The farmer questions how Republican Protective Tariff provisions favor his interests and considers revising his views before the Wilson Democratic Free Trade administration ends.
The contemplated improvements along the Rock Island line have already begun and are to cost millions of dollars. They are planned to soak up the unusually large surplus of water that is described as the principal part of the stock.
An editorial urges Atlantic residents to attend the Old Soldiers' Reunion on August 12 14 and the Anita Chautauqua opening August 19. It contrasts Atlantic and Anita hospitality and predicts strong turnout from Anita and surrounding areas for both events, urging a warm welcome.
A noisy crowd challenges decorum during Judge Green's public appearance as some spectators attempt to ignore him. The scene blends political theater with speculation over endorsements and attention in a charged moment.
A heated term sparks debate over the Wilson Democratic Tariff act. Critics question who can truthfully show a surplus under the policy while supporters defend its economic aims.
A chaotic quarrel inside the Democratic camp over the distribution of political advantages threatens party cohesion and promises harmful outcomes for the group.
The passage lauds Woodrow Wilson for his persistent and earnest backing of numerous policies, asserting admiration for his dedication regardless of perceived merits or drawbacks to the country's best interests.
A heated critique argues the pirate on the old ship is angered by Bull Moose tactics slipping into a Republican gathering. The piece contrasts Bull Moose ideas with party rules and mocks the convention’s direction.
O M Clare and wife visited Alliance Nebraska last week. F S Dorsey and J W Todhunter were in Cumberland last week bathing. Eva Weatherly of Des Moines visits her sister Mrs J L Stalcup. Jennie Miller of Omaha visits her parents Val Weigand and wife. Chas Goodwin was overcome by heat Sunday and taken home near Wiota. S C Turner reports profitable digs and deals in new potatoes last week.
Local dealers are delivering hard coal ahead of the coming season. T. F. Dement reported barley yields averaging forty bushels per acre after threshing Tuesday. Chas. Sherrett and family of Wiota visited Des Moines friends Tuesday evening. The Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Association plans its fifteenth annual convention in Des Moines on July 23. Chas. Heck, who suffered a poisoning illness noted last week, is recovering.
The Barber and Dement threshing machine is active this week. Prof. J. W. Piercy, former Anita public schools supervisor, has relocated with family to Des Moines. Mother Sisler and daughter Mrs Myrtle Steinmetz visited Walter Sisler and family in Benton township last week. Grace Ellsworth of Grand Ridge Illinois visits Miss Wilma Stone and will stay several weeks. Maggie and Mae Galiher, daughters of Chas Galiher of Casey, attend summer school in Des Moines.
Tom Grim shipped a load of bright new mown hay Monday. Frank C Petit sold sixty one hogs Tuesday at eight dollars thirty cents per hundred. W E Clark marketed the season’s first fall wheat yesterday to J A Irving. A busted water pipe at B D Porshay’s home last week caused plaster damage. The Masonic Temple exterior has been cement plastered and prepared for rain.
B D Forshay and wife have gone to the lakes for several weeks due to extreme heat. P Medearis, father of Mrs H C Koob, is seriously ill at his Canadian home. W W Eller remains in poor health from injuries in a recent runaway. A band concert Tuesday drew a record crowd with 210 automobiles and 73 bicycles counted along Main street.
Mrs I da Dilts and daughter Harriet return from six weeks visiting relatives in Colorado Kansas and Nebraska. Work on a deep well at the city water works station in West Anita is advancing rapidly. L Rh Galiher Co hold the contract. Wilma Stone returns from Corner Bluffs and Omaha where she visited Grandma Herbert and John Stone and family. Ailen Bros threshing outfit is ready and operating at the B W Linderman farm southwest of Anita.
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