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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
4
The record shows an incomplete list of party changes in Cass county. It argues a Bull Moose has no right to a township Republican ticket and notes Cummins lost much of the Bull Moose vigor from the last campaign.
A playful comparison mocks Ed Meredith's Democracy against A B Cummins Republicanism. The speaker likens democratic spread to stopping dandelions and to a festive politician with an ongoing official itch.
The Bull Moose party in Iowa expresses strong expectations from Theodore Roosevelt and doubt any outcome will disappoint. The focus is on Roosevelt's appeal and the party's confidence in gains across the state.
Mack of Fontanelle Observer likens the Iowa primary battle to a keg of nails tumbling down stairs as the campaign heats up. The observation highlights a chaotic, noisy scene with sharp contrasts and frayed tempers among participants.
Iowa Democrats push to capitalize on the senatorial situation with candidates targeting petty offices in Des Moines. The eager approach of these hopefuls is likened to a hungry calf at feeding time, as they seize every available opportunity.
The News Telegraph endorses Senator Savage’s tariff focused message, arguing it will unite older and younger Republicans. It condemns recent GOP leaders for treason to Republican principles and calls for younger men to shape national councils. It urges protectionist support and credits Savage with clear, uncompromising stance.
In Griswold area politics a letter asks Chas. C. Smith if he voted for Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, signaling possible Bull Moose affiliation. The piece argues affiliation hinges on voting choice and notes Smith denies party ties while locals seek clarity before the June primary. Also mentions local social and medical notices in Anita and nearby towns.
The Afton Star-Enterprise prints a favorable column on Art Savage, praising his community leadership in Adair and Madison counties, noting his honesty and friendliness. It suggests the state of Iowa could be proud to call him a son, regardless of election outcome.
Jas Jensen purchased a new Page car. Ed Henderson and family visited Mrs M J Calkins and daughter Ethel. Chas Scholl and wife traveled to Atlantic where son Walter boarded a fast Davenport train. C H McDermott and family from Stuart visited Anita in their new car. H O Stone with Mrs J M Briggs and Miss H A Boyle visited Atlantic, returning by auto.
A daughter was born Tuesday of last week to Mr and Mrs Baier of Audubon county with mother Dol lie Kirkham formerly of Anita. J P and Matt Metz former Benton township residents now near Regina Canada own 1000 acres of small grain in thrifty condition likely to yield well. Sherwood Carney and wife plan to move from Griswold area to Anita. Mike Metz of Benton township visited Saturday as a RECORD office caller noting his mother now in Canada has been in poor health but improving.
Des Moines druggists face a crackdown with one dealer fined 300 dollars for attempting illegal liquor sales. The report notes many shops rely on liquor side sales and half of Des Moines drugstores could close without them. John Pilmer of Gilmer Nebraska and G W Weimer with wife plan moves to Chicago after a stay in Anita.
Miss Nettie Rogers who taught school the past year in Au Dubon county is home on vacation with her parents T. H. Rogers and wife. She will also visit her sisters Mrs. W. C. Diecing at Marshalltown and Mrs. G. D. Mueller near Walnut for a few weeks.
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