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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
1
A blitz of political rhetoric urges Republicans to stay loyal, accuse opponents of democracy, and demand prompt action on high living costs. The piece warns against weak standpatter behavior and insists voters defend fair nominations from party primaries.
The piece notes Miss Jeannette Rankin as the first woman elected to Congress, a Republican from Montana, celebrated for her suffragette work and striking red hair, signaling her warmth as a member. It contrasts with historical shifts and post election reactions across states, including Guthrie County and California’s political realignments.
The Adamson law is described as a political tool and Iowa’s delegation to Washington is identified as solidly Republican, underscoring party strength in the capital.
A lone Socialist holding the balance in the next Congress is considered barely possible, prompting discussion on the implications and public reaction to such a scenario.
The RECORD notes Anita and Grant township as Cass county’s leading Republican precinct. It mocks Kansas as Democratic and urges repentance in old clothes with ashes, arguing the state should change its political direction.
The piece mocks pre election prognosticators as Nebraska remains without saloons nine days after Harding’s election. It ridicules political figures and questions the delay in enforcing drought or temperance measures.
Reading notes suggest supporters in Des Moines may transfer resources to individual members of the upcoming general assembly to aid Meredith's bid. The plan appears to target lawmakers during the session.
A partisan editorial argues a Republican slate should win, contrasts real returns with predictions, and laments Democratic grip on power. The piece notes troubling days and nights despite a well run electric light plant.
The Manson Democrat suggests church domination influences politics, asking why residents who oppose this should not move to Utah where Mormons wield broad power. The remark frames church influence as a political issue with regional contrasts.
The Omaha Bee questions candidate expense filings as likely fiction while reflecting on voter pride among Democrats and debates over women's readiness to vote. The piece probes accountability, gender issues, and public trust in a tense political climate.
A quoted gentleman contrasts fear of Wilson as President depending on whether the war continues or ends, expressing political anxiety about postwar leadership and policy directions. The remark highlights wartime unity concerns and presidential accountability in a transitional period.
The piece notes Indiana's Harry New replacing Kern in the U.S. Senate and a Republican gain as the West grows influential in national politics. It critiques the suffragette campaign, calls out regional voters and press influence, and questions tempering Prohibition policy and party dynamics amid a shifting presidential landscape.
Audubon Republican protests a Des Moines political machine that dominates state affairs. It criticizes Garst Byers Cowles Meredith and allies, accusing them of manipulating elections, religion, and public life for power. It urges Iowa voters to oppose the Des Moines faction and restore balance to the state.
A tersely skeptical remark on how Democrats often seem to ride favorable tides and coincidences, implying luck plays a larger role than conventional strategy in sustaining political momentum. The quote hints at unpredictable swings and the challenge of maintaining advantage.
The piece notes Green's 4905 majority in a district, hints at four more years of uncertain policy, and cites defeats like Otto Witthauer versus J. M. Mantz in Audubon. It laments lingering primary law debates, predicts bootlegger crackdowns, and references partisan swings and wartime era rhetoric.
The article argues Cass county's Republican base remains strong with a historic lead near 1200 votes and predicts the party will maintain a solid majority when elections occur. It mentions anticipated social events and a Delmonico spread for returning figures at Bather's House.
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