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Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

4

Political Forecast in Cass County Letters and Bets

The article notes Republican votes in Cass County could elect the entire ticket but questions whether that will happen. It calls out a $25 auto law fine used by Atlantic justices of the peace, and comments on Senator Cummins and Democratic efforts to re-elect the County Treasurer. It also mentions the Democrat nominee for Lieutenant Governor being a prohibitionist and possible friction with Republicans.

Cass County Atlantic Justices of the Peace Harding

Old caucus system praised over present primary method

The author argues that the old caucus and delegate system produced deeper voter interest and better candidate development than the primary law. They claim caucuses for county state and district conventions are safe sane and sensible and not an unnecessary expense to candidates or to the county and state.

Dr Elery Improves as Recovery Hopes Rise

The Republican reports Dr Elery shows improved condition with attending physicians confident he is on a rapid road to recovery. Mr Elery fell ill late last week and the sick room reports were discouraging for several days. A danger has passed and friends hope to see him back on his usual trips soon.

Republican Elery

Swearing to campaign expenses and ballot woes

A collection of varied notes on political spending, social advice, and farm reports. W.K. Carey reports a satisfactory alfalfa harvest from twenty acres while Willard Miller and G Nichols describe an equally strong crop. Atlantic visitors, including S.S. Watson and wife and Dan Ferguson and sister, spent Sunday with Ham Campbell and wife.

Willard Miller G.&. Nichols Colorado S.S. Watson Dan Ferguson Miss Erden Atlantic Ham Campbell

Tax on bachelors and old maids to wipe deficit

A harsh levy on single men and single women would quickly erase the growing budget shortfall under the current administration, if properly applied.

Rest for Mr. T.R. aids national quiet posture

The passage notes that giving Mr. T.R. his talking apparatus a rest will contribute to a broader national need for peace and quiet, helping the country recover a calmer state of affairs.

T.R

Mud-splotches to be cleaned before November political reunion

The speaker calls for cleanup of dirty political practices in the Democratic household before the November event. They suggest that laws with no loopholes would allow real justice for the public, hinting at broader reform and accountability.

Primary System Debate Cited as Not Necessity or Convenience

The text argues there is no evidence supporting the claim that the primary system is essential or a reliable method for selecting the best candidates. It challenges the notion that nominating via primary ensures superior official material.

Young and Ziegler Entertain With 500 Games

Mrs J D Young and Mrs A H F Ziegler hosted a large ladies gathering at Mrs Youngs home last Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. They played 500 and at 5 PM served a two course lunch. The house was adorned with roses and out of town guests included Mrs Henry Daken Atlantic Mrs Clarence Day Clarion and Mrs Raber Stuart.

J. D. Young A. H. F. Ziegler Young H. &. McDermott Geo. Pratt Henry Daken Atlantic Clarence Day Clarion Raber Stuart Reba Trimmer

Piano Repair and Tuning Services in St Joseph MO

In St Joseph Missouri R Rasmussen offers piano repair tuning and hammer refinishing to restore tone quality and power. Specializes in fixing muted tones and overlong notes at a small cost while spending the summer at home. Phone number 200 available for inquiries.

St. Joseph Missouri Rasmussen

Kensington Tea Honoring Mrs Piercy At Mrs Young Home

Mrs J D Young and Mrs A H Ziegler hosted a Kensington Tuesday afternoon at Young home honoring Mrs M F Piercy. Karl Caddock of Chicago, newly emerged light heavyweight wrestler, is visiting Berea area for the week. A letter to Mrs J W Beaver from her daughter Mrs Mabel Johnson reports Oklahoma crop conditions well above average and prospects favorable.

J.D. Young A. H., Ziegler Kensington Young M. F. Piercy Karl Caddock Chicago Berea J. W. Beaver Mabel Johnson Oklahoma

Justice Court Defers Assault Charge Against Amos Chapman

Information filed Tuesday morning charges Amos Chapman with assault on wizard Kennedy and threatening to shoot him. The case was heard in justice's court and ended with a verdict of not guilty.

Amos Chapman Wiz Lard Kennedy Justice’s

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THE Anita Record Anita Iowa Congress Sherm. F. Myers Cummins PAIGE Glenwood Gray & Daviarge Stern Brunswick Spassenger Easure Paige- Detroit Paige-Detroit Motor Car Co Detroit, Michigan Soper & Beekman DR. Elery OPERA Mutual Film Co General Villa Cornet Prof R. C. Rasmussen Limburger W.K. Carey Miss McIntyre Emma Melintyre Lawrence Hofmeister Vera B. Hook F. G. Lattig J. A. Linehan H. FE. Boatright J. C. Voorhees O. E B. D. Forshay H. ©. Faulkner Arlene Fish Vera Rexall L. P. Hadley Robert Hartkopf West Room Chambers Building Anita, Iowa
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