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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
1
A string of editorial snippets questions labor disputes railroads and war policy. The writer mocks middlemen and pledges, weighs Harding Roosevelts era tensions, and critiques honesty and leadership while noting Christmas shopping and civic pride amid a clashing political landscape.
Col Harvey forecast the recent presidential election and may have exaggerated or lied, apparently without knowledge or mercy, prompting doubt about the accuracy of his prediction.
A Dubuque Times Journal critique mocks the 1920s political scene, condemning private banking under state oversight and questioning Republican progressivism. It notes Chas. K. Witt as a potential Woodrow Wilson era aide, and ridicules Col Harvey’s election predictions and GOP unity talk.
Sherman Myers lauds the Republican ticket and predicts strong results for Jovy in the state. The Des Moines letter questions Anti saloon League involvement and urges clarity on committee appointments for Moore and the lieutenant governor race.
A Manson Democrat says the editor who urged Harding to quit the ticket weeks before the election will not be nominated for Congress in the Pent h district on the Republican ticket.
The text notes rumors that William Jennings Bryan seeks the presidency on a Prohibition and Woman Suffrage platform. It also critiques Rolfe Arrow claims that Western women voted against the man who backed their cause and predicts Harding supporters may push for prohibition.
A satirical note recalls the 1916 US presidential race with references to Wilson’s presidency and the November election. It cites Ed Meredith paying 836 351 dollars to show he was not chosen for governor and notes Harding’s gubernatorial claim would not be contested.
After Harding wins by over 140000, he vows to use state powers to enforce all statutes including the prohibition law. The piece criticizes campaign crowds gathering political orphans and urges reform-minded preachers to abandon worn-out rhetoric and methods.
The notice warns of scarce nickels dimes and pennies and signals broader coin shortages. It argues that religious leaders who opposed Harding or Meredith failed to grasp that governors cannot block the prohibitory amendment. The piece urges reflection on the campaign as a political education for some preachers.
Harding's 140000 majority reflects Iowa's belief in honesty and a square deal. Denison Bulletin's Meredith apology for accepting the Democratic gubernatorial nomination is criticized as hollow. A Wyoming resident named Hog nearly wins a state senate seat on an Independent ticket, showing name recognition can sway results.
The evidence suggests a concerted, wider effort will be needed to weed out bootleggers, surpassing past drives used to close saloons.
The President's Message should be concise to save readers time, allowing Steuer to focus on issues of real public importance. The idea emphasizes efficiency in communicating with the general public and prioritizing significant matters.
The text notes an ongoing turkey battle through December with a final attack on the 25th and a hoped-for peace afterward. It frames the events as a seasonal or humorous conflict, reflecting a dated perspective on holiday celebrations.
A writer warns that a future unexpected Supreme Court appointment could trigger backlash against nonpartisan reform. He denounces the so called cliss legislation seen as a victory for President Wilson and the Democratic party in the recent election. The piece laments public blindness to political manipulation.
The record questions whether any prohibitionists voted as claimed on Anita and Grant township election day. It casts doubt on woman suffrage gains after the recent presidential election and hints at ongoing railway controversy before its final settlement.
The article notes a major downturn linked to Hiram W. Johnson in California and an excess attributed to Stubby Stubbs in Kansas, framing a broader economic trend with named figures and regional references.
The Algona Republican notes that some Democrats praise Wilson while suggesting he may be profiting from the European conflict. The piece frames a tension between public praise for Wilson and private belief that war benefits the president politically.
A line discusses how candidates may break a state made between them over rotation, questioning when and where such breaks are justifiable and who determines the right to do so.
The remark suggests Bryan may pursue hot topics to gain cheap notoriety in the coming year. The language implies a critical forecast of political strategy and public interest in 1920.
The notice mentions a reward of about $500 for information naming who John Blake voted for in the governor’s race at Atlantic. It questions whether the Register will support Prohibition two years from now, as the earlier heated issue has just closed and was not a real issue.
The text warns that peace, if announced, would hit the farming class hard as it shifts to postwar life. It suggests many Americans will face abrupt adjustments while noting a large portion of the population, 102,827,309, would be considered content in Uncle Sam's domain.
The readable portion suggests intimidation tactics aimed at Democratic voters or supporters, claiming that pressure will show how easily dissenters can be influenced or coerced. The text remains incomplete and lacks concrete names or dates.
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