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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
1
A crowded, opinionated column argues Republicans must unite for the party's 1920 gubernatorial race while arguing prohibition is not the issue. It voices strong support for Justice Hughes as a national figure and criticizes Democratic tactics, urging readiness for a Republican win and noting tax pledges, school books, and primary law features.
A satire on moral duty and reformers amid election talk for a Governor race. The piece cites Des Moines events, prohibition enforcement, and political posturing, noting June themes, Democratic administration claims, and criticisms of pomp, parade, and suffrage debates shaping public sentiment.
The article argues that political inconsistencies should be separated from real conditions and asserts Mr. Cummins’s failure to secure the presidential nomination is not a loss to Iowa or the country. It notes that capable people can be defeated and mentions a prohibitionist touting an unsubstantiated claim that Harding is the wet candidate for governor.
The new treasurer of the national Democratic committee aims to raise a campaign fund, likening it to a man who sees something he wants and has the money to pay for it. It reflects a Democratic view of politics purity.
The piece surveys the upcoming July elections, noting Democratic and Republican contenders, campaign spending, and party dynamics. It references Woodrow Wilson, William Jennings Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt, and Harding, with reflections on suffrage foes, lobbyists, and preparedness. It comments on key figures like Judge Thomas Arthur and W. L. Harding, and hints at autumn outcomes.
The legislature will enact a law placing all private banks under state supervision and control, reducing the number of such banks operating in Iowa and centralizing oversight.
Citizens show faint amusement at Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall's renomination by the Democratic party. The reaction is mainly confined to Democratic areas and not broadly expected to rally national support. Observers note only a few energized onlookers, likened to pie-stealers at a Democratic lunchroom.
The Des Moines correspondent notes Sherm F Myers revels in the election result. Myers, a friend of Harding, praised in his ANITA REcorps paper for supporting the campaign and now basks in political sunshine with evident satisfaction.
A dispatch claims Democratic headquarters push Ed Willard for County Attorney, noting a concerted effort without stating reasons. It urges voters to receive a full bill of particulars to vote intelligently as the campaign unfolds.
The piece argues for preparedness as prudent, not warlike, countering pacifist views and urging readiness to deter disturbances. It ties this stance to Meredith and the push for improved roads, criticizing Congress for past military cuts and urging alignment with urgent needs.
The Astor widow plans to abandon income from a five million dollar permanent fund by marrying again. The remark notes the paradoxical motive and questions the propriety of such a choice.
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