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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
1
A Des Moines gathering of Iowa Republicans unanimously adopts resolutions denouncing Smith W Brookhart as a socialist ally and radical candidate. The document urges voters to back the anti socialism Republican alternative and reject Brookhart’s candidacy for senator.
A reader from Spencer argues that Brookhart’s ties to socialist figures and conferences taint his Republican candidacy for the U.S. Senate. The letter cites a February 21 Chicago conference attended by Hillquit Hoan Van Lear Berger Townley Foster and others, plus Brookhart’s evolving public admissions and endorsements from Kate O’Hare.
The article notes Ren S. Bosley, formerly of Anita, resumes publication of the New Hall News in Iowa and is appointed Postmaster at that town. It also discusses political accusations between Col and Mr Herring, referencing the non partisan league and Chicago socialist league with Townley and Hillquit.
Local newspapers discuss Brookhart as a socialist ally and Republican misgivings. Descriptions label Brookhart as unfit for the Senate, with editorials urging voters to back Clyde Herring to avoid socialist governance. Notes cover endorsements, editorials, and party splits across multiple towns.
Carroll H Roe born May 14 1894 in Anita Iowa died October 2 1922 at Presbyterian Hospital Omaha Neb aged 28 years 4 months and 18 days. He served in WWI with 338 Field Artillery 88th Division and managed grocery stores in Anita Red Oak Spencer and Spencer Iowa for the Roe firm. Funeral in City Concert Park with Masons Knights of Pythias Elks and American Legion attending. buried Evergreen Cemetery with full military honors.
An Atlantic Italian fruit stand owner grew irritated at customers who handle and pinch fruit, making it soft or spoiled. He finally posted a sign reading If you must pincha da fruit pincha da cocoanut, reflecting his frustration.
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