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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
4
The Anita Record notes weekly publication with historic postal info and an illegible advertising line listing prices and contact details. The fragment reflects early 20th century newspaper formatting and local Cass county Iowa origin.
The excerpt argues against La Follette style proposals and radical movements, praising constitutional government and Republican protection. It critiques agitation and warns about Socialists Reds and Anarchists, urging voters to choose between Republican, Democratic, or Russian governance in November. It notes employment gains under protectionist policy.
The piece argues third party agitators demand government ownership of railroads. It claims tax shifts would hit farmers hardest as state and county taxes rise if railways were government owned. An example county shows railroad taxes at 493326 last year, implying a half million more in county taxes if nationalized.
The piece claims the Socialist party led by Eugene V. Debs, jailed in Georgia for crimes against the government, supports Robert La Follette’s presidential bid. It asserts Debs pledged party backing the same day La Follette nominated himself.
The piece recalls William Jennings Bryan's push for free silver at sixteen to one and notes that history disproved his forecast, with the government and the dollar remaining strong despite Democratic predictions. It frames the episode as one of many failed prophetic claims by the party.
A political pamphlet cites First Samuel to claim the Socialist third party leader gathers distressed and indebted citizens around him. It describes a following of about four hundred men and portrays La Follette as a captain in a biblical frame of reference.
A prose snippet criticizes men praised by Republicans, arguing they are being elevated beyond merit to undermine the party by leveraging recognition and influence. It contends these figures are pulled from obscurity to prominence for public display.
The piece notes a few individuals who bias against the party while supporting Republican nominees and aiding the party organization. It compares their disruptive impact to a few noisy bull frogs, amplifying local political tensions.
A Grand Army of the Republic member from Atlantic Iowa argues veterans should not switch votes over the Coolidge veto of the Bursum pension bill. He recalls sustained G A R support, loyalty, and pension increases from 1905 to 1920, warning that abandoning the party would tarnish the soldiers' record and patriotism.
A speaker in Arcadia warned against electing anyone who champions Russia as equal to the United States noting potential dangers in future governance. Brookhart praised La Follette yet faced scorn for war records and alleged anti American sentiment amid contest for labor votes. Mrs A N Crow was a Record call on Tuesday.
A historical critique claims the La Follette program would confiscate African rights and property, subjugating Black people to laws enacted by Congress with no court appeal as judicial power is stripped away. The piece argues constitutional protections would be eroded and courts would lose authority over disputes.
The article argues that protection serves American manufacturers and workers, and also American farmers by preserving the home market. It contrasts this with free trade, which it says allows foreign farm products to compete with American goods without duties.
A reflection on how primary elections produce nominees for public office and the idea that party damage by wreckers may spur authorities to act to salvage the pieces.
The text argues that La Folletteism would trigger nationwide panic and chaos. It frames the movement as causing widespread destruction to governments and citizens, likening it to the instability seen in Russia and attributing such tactics to Red-Rag political leaders.
Robert Scott and his wife, visiting Des Moines, were noted in a brief social item. The piece also references the first fall rain in the area on Tuesday night and includes a for sale or trade farm wagon notice from Mrs. Albert Evinger.
Unredeemable pledges from organized labor demand wage increases and cheaper food while American farmers insist on a living price for farm products. Both groups rally around the La Follette platform in hopeful expectancy, but are warned they may face disappointment as they are used to secure votes. Larson the Eye Man stands out as a notable tie.
Proceedings at Atlantic Iowa August 27 1924 show Cass county board with Zellmer Bode Armentrout Hansen Malone reviewing minutes and canvassing cattle owners petition. Bridges contract let to George W Condon of Omaha for 52500 and maintenance pay up to 10 per mile per month. adjourned to August 28.
Cass County Board of Supervisors met at 8:00 AM with four members present. A petition by cattle owners was found sufficient and enrollment under the County Area Eradication Plan was authorized. A road in Pleasant township was vacated after no objections. Esther Collman appointed Deputy County Superintendent with a $95 salary and $2000 bond. Numerous payrolls refunds and claims approved, including road work, pensions, and supplies. extensive list of payments to individuals and firms.
September 9 1924 meeting notes show the Board advertising for bids on 8000 feet of enaw foner per specifications with bids opened September 22 1924 at 1500 hours. They also approve purchase of 36 sixteen foot piling 28 eighteen foot piling and 30 twenty foot piling at 34 14 cents per foot delivered to Cumberland Iowa and accept the resignation of county engineer A J Gates effective September 1 1924.
The Soldiers' Relief Commission held its annual report to the board on September 8, 1924. Members present included C A Zellmer chairman and others. F M Nutter was reappointed as commissioner for a three year term beginning September 1 1924. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and objections raised by E Malone to the motion approving the T B eradication. The commission approved the notes of the previous meeting upon recommendation of the County Attorney. Levy decisions were deferred to September 8. The meeting adjourned to 9:00 AM September 8 with motion carried and C A Zellmer signing as chairman.
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