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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
1
The piece attacks the primary law amid Iowa politics, condemns party bosses, notes Meredith and Harding as gubernatorial candidates, and questions prohibition stances, church involvement, and media influence in the campaign. It mocks reform rhetoric and hints at underlying partisan strategies across multiple counties and papers.
The editorial argues for a Republican win to undo the Democratic Free Trade law and restore Republican protection. It criticizes church leaders for political meddling and misrepresentation in the governor race, and advocates restoring the head of the official ballot to reduce ticket scratching.
The piece argues Democrats lied about tariff repeal lowering costs and funding government through a tariff for revenue only. It predicts voters will reject the Democratic attack on the Republican gubernatorial nominee in the November 7, 1916 election, delivering a decisive rebuke.
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