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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
4
The Anita Record, Cass County official paper, lists subscription rates and contact details. One year costs 2.00, six months 1.00, Canada per year 2.75. Published Thursday May 13 1926 with postal information and city references.
The piece argues strikes punish the people, calls for direct voter approval on road bonds, and questions coal prices amid a winter forecast. It targets Brookhart, Coolidge, and Dawes, denounces prohibition enforcement costs, and criticizes Iowa’s primary system and political theatrics. It also mentions divorce rates in Polk County and laments outlawed saloons.
A political critique claims Brookhart uses Iowa farmers for personal gain with few returns and broad national fame as a bankrupt but productive for him. The piece urges farmers to unite and seek true benefit, arguing he remains long on promises but short on results.
The piece questions how Iowa farmers can unite with labor unions to back Brookhart for Senator. It asserts labor demands raise salaries while cutting farmers’ product prices, making farmers the goat. It argues Brookhart seeks votes from both groups with many pledges, noting talk is cheap.
Anita resident L W Kelley spent a short time in Lewis Friday morning as a Republican sheriff candidate subject to the June primary. Jim Zike praises his honesty and integrity and Kelley vows to perform duties without fear or favor if chosen.
A detailed list shows the County Treasurer as custodian of all funds for state, county, schools and towns. Duties include collecting taxes and drainage assessments, paying bonds and claims, advertising real estate for tax defaults, issuing tax deeds, maintaining separate fund ledgers, remitting to the state, distributing taxes monthly, handling licenses and vehicle records, and reporting semi annual balance sheets.
Nettie Rogers Schlotfeldt writes from California describing arrival April 14 and settling near Harry Cate who helped her husband A. J. find a barber job. She celebrates California scenery ripe with oranges lemons flowers and paved drives from San Bernardino to Los Angeles. The family, including baby Betty Mae with chicken pox, plans to write again.
The Anita Telephone Company outlines upgrades from 450 to 600 cable pairs and new switchboard features to provide common battery service with a signaling option. The project, costing over 8000 dollars, includes copper wire, lead sheathing, poles and insulators and aims to connect with surrounding towns before summer. A visiting engineer reviews plans before rebuilding begins.
Jesse N. Jones announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cass County Treasurer in Iowa. The race is subject to Republican voters at the county primary on June 7.
A candidate named W. B. Kelley announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Cass County Sheriff in Iowa. The race hinges on voters in Cass County in the upcoming primary election.
For County Attorney candidate for the Republican nomination in Cass county, the race is subject to decision by Republican voters at the primary on June 7.
M Hobart declares for the County Recorder post as a Republican candidate subject to the June 7 1926 primary election. The statement was filed as a formal nomination in the party process.
A candidate for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Cass County is subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary election to be held June 7. W. A. McKee.
Basil H. Skipton announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Cass County Iowa. The primary election is scheduled for June 7 1926.
A party signals Charles W. Huff as a candidate for the Iowa General Assembly representing Cass County in the upcoming primary on June 7, subject to voter decision within the party.
A candidate for County Treasurer seeks Republican voter approval in the county primary. The report notes the party’s endorsement process within the county and the candidate’s name Co. L. Vedane.
Miss Geraldine Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Parker recently passed the eighth grade examination in Grant township schools and will enter Anita High School at the start of the next school year in September. Her notable story ending contribution to the class story telling program drew a surprised reaction from her teacher whose focus on pickles and puppies was humorously noted.
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