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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
4
The piece argues Republicans should rally behind Coolidge, warns against La Follette, and urges Iowa voters to choose clearly between candidates. It critiques labor leadership influence, notes farmer–business interdependence, and questions party organization and regional support ahead of the 1924 election.
Wisconsin’s La Follette drives a factional revolt at the Republican National Convention. Critics say he aims to elevate himself, not the nation, and accuse him of placing his own ambitions above party unity and national interests.
A partisan critique questions the Republican stance on opposing nationalization of public utilities. It accuses the Democrats of expanding government ownership and suggests the nation has not recovered from that policy. The piece uses strong rhetoric to urge restraint and a return to non government controlled utilities.
Senator Brookhart defeats conservative forces in Iowa signaling La Follette’s influence ahead of the Republican convention. The result helps Brookhart align with the regular Republican ticket while boosting La Follette ideas, though he remains linked to Coolidge’s slate and cannot fully back Wisconsin’s senator. The Detroit News notes the victory aids La Follette principles in national politics.
Record shows total appropriations for soldiers sailors and marines at 2.767 billion dollars up to January 1 1924 with major allocations for family allowances compensation insurance hospital work and vocational training A pending Veterans Bureau bill would bring total ex service men funding to about 3.117 billion dollars including administration medical and vocational rehabilitation and insurance provisions
The piece cites Secretary of Labor figures claiming thirty thousand Chinese in Cuba and many more in Mexico and Canada trying to slip into the United States. It notes high fees to be smuggled in, the allure of American opportunities, and mentions political-journal remarks about the 1924 campaign and nominations.
County Board meets with all members present. Dean Landon bond approved. W A McKee quarterly fee report shows 162.55, mileage 95.70, balance 66.85 to Clerk. Road vacate petition considered but no action taken. Assessed value adjustment on lots and tax refunds authorized. Listed disbursements include repairs, fumigation, gas, school books, and pension payments.
In a speech, Marshall argues to reduce laws to ten commandments and the Golden Rule, favors peace yet insists on defending institutions. He warns immigration issues, criticizes flagging government complexity, and urges moral reform to prevent future wars amid a backdrop of a county meeting and financial entries.
A Wisconsin delegation to the Republican national convention backed Brookhart for Vice President. The piece contrasts La Follette and Brookhart, noting their similarities in thought and action and suggesting La Follette may surpass Brookhart in nerve and resolve.
Judge Wm R Green congressman from this district aligns with Iowa people on major fiscal issues. He introduced the bonus bill and the new tax bill which garnered broad support in both houses and passed nearly unanimously. Green has served several terms and chairs the Ways and Means Committee, the congress watchdog.
The piece accuses La Follette of inflaming party foes and labels him a political outlaw and leader of a gang of Republican traitors. It warns Americans to watch lawmakers who align with the La Follette faction and warns of their potential climb onto the bandwagon.
The Iowa GOP renominal Brookhart after a turnout of about 25 percent. he was chosen by roughly 13 percent of voters. The Nation-Republican argues the silent majority’s abstention risks chaos and foreign influence, urging civic participation to uphold representative government.
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