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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
1
Republican nominee Frank Van Brocklin of Griswold pledges undivided attention to the County Treasurer’s office and best service for taxpayers. The piece attacks Democrat leaders and E. T. Meredith, accusing them of centralizing control and endorsing a governor candidate who drinks alcohol.
The piece accuses Methodist conservatives of hypocrisy over temperance stance while questioning endorsements of Meredith who admits liquor use at home. It argues Democratic leaders push liquor policy, contrasts with Governor candidates, and notes Attorney-General Cosson criticizes motor laws as enforcement tools.
The Dubuque Times Journal condemns Des Moines politicians for dragging religion into the state campaign. The Menlo Journal denounces the dirty mudslinging around Trowa's two gubernatorial candidates as derailing debate. One measure of a woman is her temper shown on short notice, not hair color.
The writer questions the platform adopted by Republicans at their July state convention and asks how many Iowa Methodist pastors have read it. It argues that if the platform is standing for right action, there is no reason for Republicans seeking the governorship to be denounced by a group that desires more action toward achievable results.
Prohibition is described as the screen that conceals the 365-day paved roads proposition. Candidate Meredith and The Greater Town Association are identified as standing for the measure.
The passage urges church members across Iowa to publicly denounce his candidacy and apologize, claiming the 1916 Republican platform supports prohibition and calling for strict law enforcement to prove his loyalty and sincerity.
The Des Moines Register remains opposed to the paved roads proposal, framing it as a prohibition issue. Members resist following a biased bishop’s lead, signaling a division within the conference over guidance and policy.
The principal opponents to Mr. Harding aim to preach prohibition to distract from the main issue of paving public highways. Candidate Meredith emphasizes the need for better roads, referring to the term H65 clay roads.
The article notes the Methodist Conference backing the Democratic candidate for governor and the party's long stance during Prohibition, suggesting concern over the drift of public opinion and the unusual position in the current political climate.
A newspaper column asks farmers if they support applying President Wilson's eight hour workday rule to farm labor. It discusses potential impacts on productivity, wages, and rural life.
The conference endorses a gubernatorial hopeful who abstains from all liquor and condemns an opponent who drinks. The move is described as unusually bold for the Methodist body and followed with a firm stance on temperance.
The article asserts support for extensive training to place the country in a position to defend its honor and constitutional rights. It frames protection and preservation as Republican principles and counters potential labeling of militarism by opponents like Mr. Bryan.
The piece argues Meredith backs a 365 day roads program and pledges paved roads, while Harding’s election would disrupt the Des Moines political slate. It questions Meredith and his backers’ honesty and hints at county attorney race implications, urging skepticism of prohibition stance and liquor-law strictness if Democrats gain Iowa control.
The Iowa governor is accused of having little to do with legislation and being buffaloed by politicians. The text argues intelligent people are easy victims of a well organized system of false issues and gross misrepresentation.
A critical column accuses a group of dirty politicians of hijacking church affairs in Iowa. It claims deception and misrepresentation aim to obscure true designs, while asserting Iowa Methodists are aware of the manipulation and the threat to church integrity.
The piece asks why Methodist Conferences did not investigate Lieutenant Governor nominees and General Assembly candidates. It notes these men will directly shape legislation through committee appointments and votes in both houses. It warns the prohibitory amendment requires a majority in the next General Assembly and cannot be vetoed by the Governor if passed.
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