Moore for Lieutenant Governor Endorsed by Cedar Rapids Press
The Cedar Rapids Republican lauds E C Moore of Cedar Rapids as a strong lieutenant governor candidate. It cites his three legislative terms and chairmanship of the appropriation committee as evidence of executive skill, integrity, and practical business judgment. The piece contrasts Moore with Democratic nominee Ed Meredith, arguing Meredith lacks a coherent statewide platform and that Iowa voters should back Moore for steady leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
E. C. Moore
Moore
Iowa farmers face June primary on road bonds and taxes
The piece argues farm owners hold sway to nominate and elect a Governor and lawmakers who can stop road bond measures. It urges taxpayers to vote in the June primary on June 5 to choose candidates opposed to tax increases and road bond issues, framing the real contest as the June primary.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Tariffs and roads spark Iowa political chatter
The Liberal News notes tariffs stay in politics as Roosevelt is seen as unlikely peace envoy amid Republican tensions. Iowaains favor a good roads system to avoid perpetual land mortgage burdens across the state.
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Iowa
Iowa Voters Warn Against Racial Coded Campaigns
The piece argues Iowans should focus on real issues rather than a partisan tilt and cautions against political rhetoric that uses race as a distraction. It emphasizes mindful scrutiny of candidates including Mere dith and the broader racial dimensions in campaigning.
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Iowa
Meredith
Primary and state convention plans and road taxes debated
A Cumberland Enterprise item urges neighbors to vote right in the June 5 governor race and notes the Republican state convention in Des Moines on July 9 to settle unresolved contests. It criticizes railroad rate hikes and farmer paving taxes, and cautions about pure food law inspectors enforcing penalties for health violations.
Cummins Heads Toward Nomination With Most Delegates
Local report says friends of Senator Cummins boast he will enter the national convention with more instructed delegates than rivals. Anti Cummins forces in the area would rather see him nominated than Roosevelt, a sentiment said to prevail statewide.
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Onwentsia Gage
Gage Country Club
Senator Cummins
Roosevelt
Cumberland Enterprise
Harding Campaign Swing Through Anita And Massena
Republican governor candidate W L Harding visited Anita on Tuesday morning and Massena in the afternoon. He spoke to a crowd invited by Krause Cufy due to wind and dust and outlined road policy. The visit ended with a large rally in Anita that evening.
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W.L. Harding
Massena
Mr. Harding
Anita
Ed, Newton
Sherm Myers
Mr. Sears
Harding
Krause
Krause Cufy
Cumberland
Mussena Koho
Primary on June Sth Shapes Iowa Voters’ Choice
The piece urges voters to participate in the June primary as the sole chance to approve or reject the hard road tax proposal. It calls for electing candidates who align with taxpayers’ interests and asserts prohibition sentiment is strong and enduring across towns.
Harding’s Opponents Fail to Prove Wet Policy Support
The campaign rhetoric claims opponents have not produced evidence that Mr. Harding favors a wet policy or is aligned with saloon or liquor interests. Campaigns are described as unfair and lacking honorable conduct.
Des Moines July Democratic convention. Abe Biggs to run
The next Democratic state convention will be held in Des Moines July 12. Abe Biggs replaces Ed ll Newton on the Republican County Central Committee for Anita and Grant township, ensuring Republican party interests remain in capable hands. Biggs will appear on the June 5 primary ballot alongside other township candidates. Anita city council passes an ordinance restricting motor vehicle speed to twelve miles per hour with fines from $5 to $10 plus costs. enforcement promised, and publication urged in Ricorp.
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Des Moines
Ed. Ll. Newton
Republican County Central
Anita
Grant Township
Abe Biggs
Mr. Biggs
Ricorp
Kirkham
Nominations for Grant township officers on Republican ticket
Nominations list Trustees John Heck C O Gipple G W McWilliams Merk Ira K Bowen Assessor A M Worthing Constables Chas L Wilson Frank Bontrayper Justices K A Stone M Bf Millholm Abe Biggs Republican County Central Committee member. Incumbents seek another term by popular demand after two previous terms.
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Grant Township
John Heck
C.O. Gipple
G. W. McWilliams
Merk
Ira K Bowen
A. M. Worthing
Chas. L. Wilson
Frank
Bontrayper
Justices of the Peace
K. A. Stone
M. Bf. Millholm
Abe Biggs
Republican County Central Committee
Memorial Day in Anita Observances by Meade Post No 50
On May 30 1916 Meade Post No 50 G A R assembles at the Masonic Temple at 10 AM with the Anita Concert Band as escort. They march to the opera house for a program including songs readings and an address by B A Goodspeed. At 2 PM they reassemble to decorate graves at Evergreen Cemetery and end with a salute of guns. The event invites all to join in memory of the Brave Boys in Blue.
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Meade Post, No. 50
Masonic Temple
Anita
Opera House
F. H. Sears
Anita Concert Band
P. A. Rickel
Boys of the Old Brigade
Bessie Lowell
Bessie Carson
R. C. Rasmussen
Lincoln
Hobart Newton
B. A. Goodspeed
Evergreen Cemetery
Will Iowa farmers accept guardianship by bond issue backers
The passage urges Iowa farmers to decide at the June 5 primary whether to endorse state wide bond issues championed by editors of major papers like the Des Moines Register Leader Council Bluffs Nonpareil and Marshalltown Times Republican. It frames the question as whether farmers will permit such guardianship through road paving bonds.
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Iowa
Des Moines Register-Leader
Council Bluffs
Marshalltown Times - Republican
Five Per Cent Shoe Discount Ends May Twenty-Ninth
An old price policy shifts as world supply changes push costs up. Wiegand & Son announce withdrawal of the five percent discount on shoes starting May 29 in order to keep prices near previous levels while pursuing best value and quality for customers.
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VAL Wiegand & Son
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AEDT
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DE Laval
J. &,. Rockafellow
Wm. McElfresh
Jesse
Dora McElfresh
Gordon Stone
Payette
Idaho
Joseph Klemish
L. Ek. Nichols
W. R. Spence
G. A. Roe
Cass County Taxpayers’ League
Victoria Township
G. S. Daughenbaugh
Roy Derry
Harry Swan
Carl Hansen
F. J. McCord
Atlantic
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A. J. Boe
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