Brookhart politics seen as postwar ripple in Iowa
The Adel Record argues Brookhart’s victory mirrors Civil War era Greenback rhetoric and Wall Street fears. It warns two year Senate tenure will yield little impact, with recovery likely by 1924 as economic conditions improve and rail and coal strikes end.
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E. H. Gillette
J. B. Weaver
Wall Street
Gillette
Weaver
Boards of Trade
Congress
Iowa
Senate
Senator Rawson Endorses Brookhart Rally Draws Castor Oil Metaphor
The Harlan Tribune reports Senator Rawson urged Republican voters to back Brookhart, likening the moment to a boy's memory of taking castor oil at his mother's prompting. The tone recalls childhood scenes as party loyalty is emphasized.
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Rawson
Brookhart
Harlan Tribune
Cass County Sees $1500 Cost Shaping Nominations
The writer argues the Cass county tax payers spent over 1500 to nominate public office candidates, a cost unnecessary under the old delegate system. They urge residents to stop what they call graft and wasteful expense and question ongoing high taxes.
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Cass County
Iowa
Delegates Urged to Attend Iowa Republican Conventions
In Iowa political conditions, the speaker notes little activity at county or state Republican conventions but emphasizes the duty of regularly elected delegates to attend and assist in the necessary convention work.
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Watinel
Washington
Iowa
Will Iowa Support Primary Law Allegiance This Fall
The National Republican questions allegiance to the primary law and asks why France and England do not lend Germany money, instead urging the United States to intervene. The Brookhart nomination pleases Democrats, prompting speculation on how many will vote for him in November as a loyalty test.
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Iowa
France
England
Germany
United States
Brookhart
Former Anita Man Dead John Baumgardner dies in Barnsville Minnesota
John Wesley Baumgardner born February 18 1846 in Wayne County Ohio died suddenly at his Barnsville Minnesota home. He lived in Anita Iowa early in life and owned the farm now held by Robert A. Wilson. He married Martha Ellen Bucher in 1876 and had seven children. He was Civil War veteran and member of the G G A R. Survived by wife two brothers and seven children plus one deceased son.
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John Baumgardner
Barnsville
Minnesota
Mr. Baumgardner
Cass County
Robert A. Wilson
John Wesley Baumgardner
Wayne County
Ohio
Shreve
Martha Ellen Bucher
Alice
H. T. Hawley
Seattle
Washington
John H. Baumgardner
Thompson
North Dakota
C. E. White
Felton
Russel A. Baumgardner
Columbus
Montana
Frank Baumgardner
Baker
Clarence M. Baumgardner
Richwood
Harry Baumgardner
Wooster
Abe Biggs
Iowa
A. R
Devil in Heaven and a Country News Roundup
A column muses on whether Old Satan ever resided in heaven and notes his earthly presence as a social force. The piece reports favorable crops, steady weather, and a busy gossip mill in the town. Obituaries include Dr. Charles B. Burke of Atlantic, a physician found dead from a ruptured vessel. Hospital updates cover Mrs. Chas. Thomas and Mrs. Frank W. Beebe’s surgeries and recovery. A car accident near Anita injures Bert Wasson but yields no serious harm.
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Chas. B. Burke
Atlantic
Burke
Chas. Thomas
Atlantic Hospital
H. E. Campbell
C. L. Campbell
Anita
Frank W. Beebe
Wiota
Des Moines
B. R. Wasson
Bert
Lightning destroys barn and silo near Anita
A barn on Mason Linderman’s farm two miles east of Anita was struck by lightning Sunday night, burning completely with hay and grain. A nearby silo burned. a few pigs died. Neighbors helped save the house and other buildings. wind aided defense. Barn and silo insured for 1000 and 200 dollars respectively.
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Mason Linderman
Anita
Linderman
CAREFUL CROSSING CAMPAIGN BEGINS JUNE 1
Railroads of the United States and Canada launch the CAREFUL CROSSING CAMPAIGN from June 1 to September 30 to reduce accidents at railroad highway grade crossings. The effort urges drivers to show care and restraint and to stop taking chances to save lives and limbs.
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United States
Canada
Boy Befriends Bull Snake Then Comforted by Father
A three year old boy from the Trimmer family was found in a corn crib with a large bull snake after a supper search. The child had shared bread with the reptile, the snake was killed, and the boy cried himself to sleep. In Anita area early cherries are ripe with high demand and a bushel price around 83.00, an unusually abundant crop.
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Stewart Trimmer, Jr
Daddie
Anita
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