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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
4
The piece laments party infighting and expense in Washington, noting Democrats and Republicans spar over campaign funding and alleged investigations. It hints at fatigue with Congress and hints at loss of public profit from investigations, while contrasting past and present work styles.
Critics charge Wattnell used a national convention to drain funds and control the process. They warn that such a rally creates a dazed public and echoes 1928 fears. Delegates are described as staged by a few sparking political manipulation in low profile venues.
A fragmented column blends political critique with social notes and light humor. It cites Uncle Mellon and Butler, Dad's Day honors, and questions about voter honesty while touching on Prohibition shifts after World War I. Local names include Bartley’s Feed Store and Des Moines University of Commerce student Thorle Robison.
The district convention to nominate a candidate to succeed Judge Wm. R. Green will meet in Atlantic on Tuesday July 10 promising one of the fiercest contests in years. The piece notes the Nations League defeat as a cautionary tale for peanut politicians and hopes the best man wins.
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