Anita Record May 15 1913 issue header
An antique rural paper front page note lists publication name Anita Record, weekly schedule, editor Sherm F Myers and the date May 15 1913 with standard postal and advertising statements.
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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
4
An antique rural paper front page note lists publication name Anita Record, weekly schedule, editor Sherm F Myers and the date May 15 1913 with standard postal and advertising statements.
The piece mockingly critiques suffragettes and progressive Republicans led by Cummins, questions party reorganizations, and notes local tariff tensions affecting Muscatine's pearl button industry. It also observes garish dress trends among women and moralizing commentary on Des Moines violence.
The verse urges patient endurance when grief strikes and a trusted Father is questioned. It counsels a wiser hand to pour solace, and to bear sorrow with obedience rather than blame, even as life’s joys mix with bitterness.
The piece argues that future legislatures should not be blamed for attempts to exploit non-existent abilities. It lauds Ex-Governor Larrabee as an able and sensible leader, but says his successors fail to meet expectations based on his record.
A Des Moines Board of Education member condemns election of politicians to school leadership roles. The passage argues a female teacher once stood as the best example, contrasting political figures with dedicated educators.
The piece notes that those responsible for passing necessary death-related measures failed at the just-concluded session. It warns that if the Democratic tariff bill removes protections and keeps the free list, its political costs will be low and easily managed with voters.
The governor acts promptly on official appointments, leaving aspirants little time to prepare. The process moves swiftly, and once decisions are made the matter is closed. The public may find this pace frustrating yet the governor seems to be on top of his duties.
The passage warns against self serving motives in community projects. It stresses honesty as essential, noting true motives reveal themselves over time whether in hardship or success. It condemns half hearted boosterism and urges genuine civic spirit for the town’s good.
The final program of the year in the High School room is set for next Friday May 16. Mrs Williams visited the 2nd and 3rd grades Monday. Miss Hansen and Willie Reed enjoyed a pleasant Oakland visit Sunday and Monday this week. Robert G Ingersoll is quoted for his view of death and the great unknown.
The text praises Mr Bryan’s aim to bring world peace but argues the public demands more than symbolic gestures. It warns against accepting merely the Bryan-Clark burial as adequate, urging tangible, enduring results and practical steps toward lasting harmony.
A private shift in party power centers around A. B. Cummins appears to be expanding nationwide and particularly in Iowa, described as spreading and evident to observers. The remark contrasts this private interest with broader party processes.
A fragment argues that genuine progressivism is inconsistent with democracy and populism. The author contends that attempts to cloak democratic ideals fail to disguise populist impulses and the bias of progressive movements.
The speaker argues there is no such thing as Progressive Republicanism and asserts the Republican party has always been progressive. Citing its history from its founding and notably since McKinley’s 1896 election, the record is presented as proof.
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