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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
4
Entry details for second class mail matter dated January 2 1913 at Anita Iowa under 1897 act. Office and residence phone numbers listed. Rate table shows Canada year pricing and annual/ semi annual charges. Dated Thursday November 8 1928.
A candid, sharp column surveys post election mood across parties and states. It notes Iowa lawmakers elected, Gov. Smith stepping back, and a shift toward peaceful four years ahead while lampooning campaigns and pop culture references of the period.
In Cass county a two to one vote approved good roads bonds. Announcement calls for paving federal highway No. 32 through Anita first, then highway No. 71 north and south, and the Massaena Cumberland Lewis Griswold routes.
An Ohio governor led inquiry into fraud charges from the August Cuyahoga county primary at the behest of the Cleveland Bar Association. The piece argues the primary harms representative government, inflates costs, invites fraud, and erodes elector morale, citing Indianapolis as a parallel.
Under the leadership of Mrs. W. S. Reed and Mrs. Iona Smither local chairwomen of the Anita Republican county central committee women voters were listed and urged to attend the election. Their efforts, aided by numerous lieutenants, were shown to have produced a strong showing at vote counting.
The article argues that true relief comes from a strict personal discipline of economy in all areas. It suggests sacrificing perceived luxuries as the direct path to meaningful relief, asserting this method is straight and effective for widespread benefit.
A reflective column laments the public mood after a Tuesday shock across the nation. The writer argues only a diehard Democrat devoted to Jeffersonian ideals could endure the wreckage while maintaining faith and hope in the human spirit.
Editor Charles E. Willey of the Lewistown Standard challenges the average reader to discern the editor's stance on public issues. He cites a recent American column seen as a Zehmler for Representative bid that reads like a mashup of the Arkansas Traveler and the Ten Commandments.
In Iowa near Williamsburg three farms sold for 127600 dollars in cash. The 160 acre farms brought 81250 and 37600 dollars at 512.50 and 235.00 per acre respectively? The 200 acre parcel sold at 200.00 per acre totaling 40000 dollars. The piece asks if Iowa land is coming back.
The remark questions Milo Reno and the Republican faction's asserted satisfaction after the election and implies someone should expose or reveal more about their stance. The quote frames a demand for disclosure or confrontation with the group dynamics.
Larson, an optician known as the eye man, visits Atlantic and nearby towns, offering eye exams and frame fittings. Local patients report steady appointments as he extends his service routes and promotes affordable vision care across the region.
Weeks later the Record editor remains consistent claiming Gov Smith will be the worst presidential candidate. Critics branded them insane but election returns now support the prediction, confirming the editor’s long held view.
The county returns prompt calls for Miss Jennie M. Ward Auditor-elect Cass county and Uncle Dick Bode Griswold-Lewis district supervisor to join the Republican ranks. The piece notes Carl Zellmer's two year continuation and highlights the race where the Wicta and Puck Creek Preacher defeated C A Zellmer by 1059 votes.
The passage recalls critics who blamed Hoover and voted for Al Smith. It contrasts corn bread endured during the war with soup, arguing corn bread is preferable even under Republican rule and reflects on political accountability in a democratic country.
A speaker denounces a disturbance rumor claiming Hoover starved Germans after the war and asserts truth in Hoover’s aid to Berlin's women and children. The piece predicts fulfillment of opposition prophecies if Hoover becomes premier of the United States.
Voter approval of the $100 million highway bonds carried by 4340 yes to 1676 no, a 2664 margin. Washington and Grove townships opposed. Grant precinct No 1 Anita favored by 392, Grant precinct No 2 favored by 34, Atlantic voters supported by 1397.
Mrs Maggie McDermott, a Record caller, wrote a letter to her three sons urging them to vote for Hoover and Curtis and the straight Republican ticket before the election. The note is described as another form of electioneering aimed at achieving the desired result.
Frank B. Suplee son of Mr and Mrs Wm A Suplee and Bayard Clifton Blakesley son of E W Blakesley both former An Ita residents win county commissioner seats in Payette Idaho on Independent ticket in first and second districts. The piece notes lingering war era yellow imagery and mentions Ralph Suplee and wife planning a California auto trip for health reasons. Also references Swift's Tankage at Bartley's Produce.
O Lacey and wife visited Boone Iowa this week at the home of Mrs Lacey s grandmother. Lew C Bangham and wife of Des Moines spent Sunday in Anita at the Biggs home and with relatives and friends.
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