Political ticket listing Iowa candidates names
Entered as second class mail matter January 2, 1913 at Anita Iowa. The document lists candidates for local and county offices including Governor Hammill Britt Auditor Deering Treasurer Jones Clerk Skipton Sheriff McKee Recorder Hobart Attorney Holton Supervisors Armentrout Weise Schulor Justices Millhollin Wilson Trustees Wahlert Morgan Constable Bontrager Kelley Assessor Osen Township Clerk Hayter.
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Anita
Cass County
Iowa
Congress
Say-Lots and Do-Little La Follette in Congress
A political writer questions Robert M. La Follette's record in Congress. He argues the demagogue is elected to promise reforms but leaves taxpayers to pay the bills, leaving the promised achievements unfulfilled.
Have Accomplished Nothing in Federal Statutes Says Candidate
A critic denounces biparty obstruction claiming no constructive measures on federal statute books. He accuses the country of disruption against the constitution and notes a third party candidate from a state that backed Victor Berger. He mentions La Follette running in California on the Socialist ticket.
Voters Face Costs in Railways and Prohibition Debate
A collection of excerpts shows calls for a $750 million annual railway expansion and antipatent tax burdens under the La Follette Wheeler platform. The American Legion campaigns against La Follette, while New York Governor candidate Al Smith is renominated. Provisions seek loosening Prohibition to allow light wine and beer.
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United States
A. B. Cummins
la Follette
Government ownership of rails would raise taxes, study warns
The article argues that federal control of railroads would force government payment, shift taxes to citizens, and create a large burden. It cites Iowa and eight states with combined annual taxes totaling 47.6 million dollars, urging common sense over La Follette's plan and calling critics demagogues seeking power.
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la Follette
Iowa
La Follette’s United Labor Rally Sparks Platform Clash
A commentary questions La Follette's effort to unite labor elements with his candidacy, accusing him of misrepresentations and pledges that cannot be redeemed. The piece likens mixing water and oil to the political alliance, warning voters to see the incompatibility of extreme positions.
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la Follette
Roosevelt speaks on La Follette and Progressives in 1917
The article recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s stance on Robert La Follette and the Progressive label. It cites his Racine talk of September 23, 1917, comparing La Follette to Vallandigham and noting Roosevelt’s opposition to socialist branding and government rail ownership proposals.
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la Pollette
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator la Follette
Racine
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
la Follette
Vallandingham
Valandingham
Lincoln
Debs and La Follette Appeal to One Hundred Percent Americans
The piece notes Eugene V. Debs a staunch socialist figure backing La Follette for President. It recalls Debs imprisonment in Georgia for treasonable acts around World War I and argues such ties conflict with loyal American support for the ticket.
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Eugene V. Debs
la Follette
Debs
Georgia
Crumbling the Constitution in National Congress Debate
A passage warnings against Socialists and Anarchists in Congress and a presidential candidate who would subjugate courts to congressional will. It contrasts 1896 Populist figures with contemporary altered statemen who claim many public ills.
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National Congress
United States Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Campaign Speech Admission Charged at Madison Square Garden
A Socialist Anarchist campaign featured speaker La Follette faced a $2.20 admission at Madison Square Garden New York last week. A collection followed to fund broader distribution of a garlic quality of political succotash and chili conarne. The piece urges openness in political colors.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Governor Smith balks at Democratic early November rally
Governor Al Smith of New York has not yet agreed to participate in the November Democratic rally. The piece mocks recognizing Russia as aligning with radicalism and stresses American patriotism amid party maneuvering.
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al Smith
New York
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W. J. Deering
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F. H. Osen
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