The Campaign and National Politics in a Melting Pot Era
A fragmentary, period-tinged reflection discusses American identity, political disputes, and the 1919 era tone. It critiques immigrant assimilation, calls for constant American Day, criticizes Prohibition debates, and questions Wilsonian schemes while noting a distracted public and slangy warnings about crime and governance. It mentions Des Moines police needs and hints at state and national political dynamics and a Republican governor candidate.
One Term Promise Questioned by 1912 Democrats
A 1912 political exchange questions whether Democratic platform claims of economy retrenchment reform and cost reductions hid a pledge for one term for the President. The source debates if this was a joking remark or deliberate falsehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Hoover Treatments For An American Federal Policy Debate
The writer mocks a political stance advocating surrendering U S private business to foreign powers. He urges a full course of Hoover style remedies for the deluded, criticizing William Jennings Bryan for decades of coddling a harmful policy and passive political behavior.
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Uncle Sam
William Jennings Bryan
Noted Warnings as Campaign Closes Prompt Public Alignment
The piece warns that during the closing phase of the national campaign, elements of destruction or discord may emerge like a dog in the manger or a steer in a china shop. It urges citizens to promptly and permanently align with what a true American should stand for.
Populists of 1896 Missed Modern Utility Debate
The writer laments that many Populists of 1896 who advocated government ownership of public utilities did not live to see the tested results of such ideas over the past two years, implying a shift in their stance through observed outcomes.
Probing Investigations Fuel Public Cries for Action
Investigations multiply with limited results, triggering public demand for accountability. Citizens voice frustration and press authorities to address matters of public interest without delay.
Lowden Leads in Regional GOP Delegates Survey
A New York Sun and Herald poll of Republican county chairmen shows Gov. Lowden of Illinois as the first choice of fourteen states with 274 delegates and the second choice of twenty one states with 376 delegates. The results imply a strong chance of a London year bringing national political impact.
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New York Sun and Herald
Lowden
Illinois
Local gossip and family notices from Anita and Orient
Clinton Carey of Orient Iowa visits Anita with brothers John L William K and Clayton Carey. Mrs Jay C Calkins learns of stepmother L P Frost death in Cleveland Ohio at 87. Lydia Payne returns to Ohio after Frost death. Claverice Simmons family from Atlantic escapes Guatemala City bombardment as shells hit the Simmons grocery store area. Their living room mostly intact except parlor damaged. content unclear due to damaged text.
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Clinton Carey
Orient
Iowa
Anita
John L
Wm. K
Clayton Carey
Clint
Jay C. Calkins
L. P. Frost
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Frost
Lydia Payne
Mrs. Frost
Guatemala City
Claverice H. Simmons
John H. Simmons
Atlantic
Simmons Grocery Store
Obituary of Harry Lowry Carey from Anita Iowa
Harry Lowry Carey son of Mr and Mrs John L Carey born Lincoln township Cass county Iowa May 4 1883 died in Anita Iowa at 3 00 Sunday afternoon May Ninth 1920 age 37 years 5 days after a long illness He worked with his father in business since youth and was known as a genial loyal friend in business social and fraternal circles Funeral services were held at the M E Church Tuesday at 2 30 led by Rev N Paul Barton Interment in Evergreen Cemetery with Elks and Masonic rituals The community mourns deeply at his loss The obituary notes from local papers and mentions questions and notices about crops sugar prices and a road drag project
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Harry Lowry Carey
John L. Carey
Lincoln Township
Cass County
Iowa
Anita
Harry Garey
Harry Carey
M. E
N. Paul Barton
Elks
Masonic
Barton
Notable Appointments and Moves Around Anita and Iowa Cities
Dallas E. Rummell, longtime aide to the late Senator Voorhees, is named City Inspector of Plummets in Cedar Rapids. Dr. I. H. Sheeler returns to practice in Council Bluffs joining brother Dr. R. L. Sheeler. Joe Dougherty returns to Iowa from Cheyenne with a new Council Bluffs job. The piece notes several residents in Casper and Denver, and records the death of Martin J. Clovis in Shenandoah after long Cass county residence.
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Dallas E. Rummell
Anita
J. C. Voorhees
Cedar Rapids
I. H. Sheeler
Massena
R. L. Sheeler
Council Bluffs
Joe Dougherty
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Iowa
Joe
West
Roy Bills
Ernie Smith
George Galiher
Casper
State Highway Commission
Denver
Adam Haist
Caroline
Fred Haist
Mrs Hohanshelt Visits as Conference Opens in Des Moines
Mrs Bessie Parkinson and companions guests of W J Weston on return from Omaha visit. Rev W G Hohanshelt, longtime Anita pastor and Des Moines Conference elder, returns to Iowa for May sessions of the General Conference in Des Moines. He is warmly welcomed by former parishioners.
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Bessie Parkinson
C. B. Parkinson
Bertha Marlow
Massena
Omaha
W. G. Hohanshelt
Los Angeles
California
Iowa
Des Moines
Hohanshelt
Anita M. E
Creston
Peacock & Baxter Furniture Ad in Atlantic Iowa
Peacock and Baxter promote a new up to date line of furniture and house furnishings with emphasis on quality and price. They claim delivery anywhere and invite customers to visit and compare, promising savings.
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Peacock & Baxter
Atlantic
Iowa
Concert Bands Consolidate For Summer Open Air Shows
The Anita and Atlantic bands merge to form a joint musical group for economical, seasonal concerts in both towns. Carl D. Carson will lead at $25 weekly, with each musician earning $3 per concert, as citizens are urged to support the plan.
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Anita
Atlantic
Carl D. Carson
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de ‘Gai
America
Des ‘Moines
Wilson
League of Nations
Sam
Hayner
Town
Lovise
Bragg, Paprigtor
Wm. R. Green
Leon G. Voorhees
The
Anita Bank
Oklahoma
George Shike
Paul MecBuoy
Turkey
A.S. Churchill
Buffalo
New York
Wisconsin
22Nd
Wisconsin Infantry
Libby
Nebraska
Red Star
Offey & Irwin] Hardware & Implement CO
N. L. Larson
J. J. Overmier
J. M. Deeming
Chris. Vohs
Adel
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Martin J. Clovis
C. B. Clovis
Shenandoah
Manhattan
John Lightfoot
Record
Greeley
Colorado
Lee
Atlantic, Iowa
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