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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
4
The Sioux City politician is seen as an easy winner in November with dry credentials praised, while the Meredith Republicans and Harding Democrats are called to political transformation. Town Democrats accept resolutions and voices alarm at the party's direction amid temperance debates.
The Greater Town Association with offices in Devonport Marshalltown Des Moines and Council Bluffs maintains a 24 hour push for permanent paved and hard surfaced roads branding their effort as 365 day roads They claim farmers are misled by facts and figures and will face the issue when ready and able to fund it.
Dave Scott of Des Moines says Harding will win the governorship, despite Gardner Cowles denial, and that few Republicans will be swayed by the Register and Leader. He also predicts Meredith will not poll well in Des Moines. Des Moines and Iowa politics are the focus, with heated party critique of Democratic inconsistencies.
Meredith's election will not alter the prohibitory amendment effort but will empower him to replace Republicans with hungry Democrats, strengthening the Democratic organization and building a strong opposition to Republicanism through appointments. Even a Democrat’s election to minor posts would add weight to the party’s influence.
In Iowa political commentary, supporters of Cummins label Harding a wet candidate while Democrats allegedly vote in GOP primaries to aid him. The piece discusses temperance, party loyalty, and local figures like Chas. C. Pugh and Warren Garst amid primary tensions.
Charles Locke, a young married man living west of Cumberland, was seriously injured Saturday when his foot was caught in the Ay wheel of a four horse gasoline engine while operating a washing machine. The belt slipped, his foot was torn from the leg, and doctors amputated it immediately. He is reported as doing as well as could be expected, with severe pain but hoped for recovery.
The letters dated June 13 describe arrival in Sydney and plans to travel across Australia including Tasmania and Perth. The writer notes mid winter, short day, soldiers in streets, and rising war impact. Prices compare American car costs and postage rates, with remarks on currency and travel. Other local notes mention residents and property moves amidst the broader wartime context.
Hazel Dell notes list Sunday visits to John Wade and Mrs Turner's brother Ralph Biggs, mentions Grace Lewis near Burwick, and records birthday wishes for O W Van Slyke born May 08, 1860. It covers a traffic accident near Des Moines, social gossip about smocks, and visits by Mrs Elliott and Mrs Gordon to W F Kirkham’s home in Des Moines.
Frank Watkins and Vera Lew were married in Audubon on July 12 witnessed by Marie Gipple, Ross and Roy Lewis. A baby boy born to Floyd and (unnamed) Dement died after a few hours and was laid to Evergreen Cemetery. A large crowd enjoyed a Friday night dance at the new schoolhouse. The War price talk and graft critique appear alongside light personal notes about editors, families from nearby towns, a Wag ner family reunion and a monument base contract with Kimballton Construction.
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