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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1926

Page

4

Brookhart attacks and political targets in Iowa rhetoric

The text recounts Smith Brookhart’s past denunciations of Coolidge and Dawes and his current stance, urging Iowa Republicans to favor Claude Porter over Brookhart. It notes Vedane’s county campaign, asserts Brookhart is not a Republican, and criticizes his Senate record while a rural driver safety line and highway bond views are touched on.

Smith Brookhart Emmetsburg Iowa Coolidge Dawes United States LaFollette Wheeler Brookhart Claude R. Porter Do. L. Vedane Anita Senate Chas. D. Bott Harlan Cass - Shelby Booth

Porter Endorsee in Iowa Pastor Letter Highlights Porter

The Rev. Roy H. Brown of Central Presbyterian Des Moines endorses Claude Porter for U S Senator in a letter to Iowa Presbyterians. He calls Porter a principled man active in church life and a credit to the state, noting his advocacy of law and sane economics. No endorsement from Washington Iowa.

Roy H. Brown Central Presbyterian Church Des Moines Presbyterian Church In Iowa Claude R. Porter U. S Porter Claude Porter Central Presbyterian Church of Washington Brookhart

Return of Old Bill Heywood Sparks Election Debate

The letter argues Heywood, living in Russia and fearing execution if returning, supports Brookhart for the U S Senate Iowa. It warns that a Brookhart win could invite Heywoods and other exiles like the Bergers and Emma Goldman back to the United States, turning it into a haven for Socialists and Anarchists versus a nation for true Americans.

Bill Heywood Russia United States Brookhart United States Senate Iowa United States Congress Heywoods Bergers Emma Goldmans

Former Anita Lady Is Ill

Mrs. A. M. Worthing a former Anita resident is seriously ill at the family home in Lake Crystal Minnesota The latest report says her condition is critical Mrs Worthing is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas M Blakesley early residents of Anita

A. M. Worthing Anita Lake Crystal Minnesota

Bankers Enjoying West Coast Convention Hospitality

Iowa Bankers attending the National Convention of Bankers in Los Angeles report a great time and western hospitality. Among attendees are H. C. Faulkner and wife of this city and Leon G. Voorhees and wife of Ardmore Oklahoma.

Los Angeles California H. C. Faulkner Leon G. Voorhees Ardmore Oklahoma

Barber Moves to Kansas After Leaving Sears- Ziegler Shop

Frank Tibben, longtime barber in the Sears Ziegler building on Main street, sold furniture and fixtures last Saturday and says he will relocate in Kansas. The vacated room is now leased to Lewis James, who will keep operating a barber shop.

Frank Tibben Sears- Ziegler Main Street Kansas Lewis James

Cattle Prices Rise in Chicago Market Letter

Chas I Benson's special market letter from the Drovers' Commission Company in Chicago reports cattle prices are unusually promising on good to choice grades. Forty percent of the total cattle received last week were western range cattle.

Chas. I. Benson Drovers’ Commission Company Chicago

Ruth Kopp Receives Weekly Record Caller Honors

Mrs Ruth Kopp was a record caller Saturday earning recognition for accurate and timely entries. The note highlights her steady contributions to the polling or archive process and community service.

Ruth Kopp

Larson for Lenses Punk Tal Lenses and Local Notes

Mr and Mrs C A Carey entertained a company of friends at Sunday dinner. Public sale of western horses was held at the Rock Island stock yards in Anita with Brown and Wallace owning the bunch and Frank Barber as auctioneer. James F Scanlon, former Anita resident now of Mason City, visits. Chas M Blakesley of Winnebago Minn seeks eye treatment in Minneapolis with possible operation.

Rock Island Stock Yards Anita Brown and Wallace Frank Barber James F. Scanlon Mason City City Chas M. Blakesley Winnebago, Minnesota Minneapolis Minnesota

A Sure Doer of Nothing in Senate Returns to Run

The article denounces Smith Brookhart four years in the U S Senate with no measure introduced for farmers or town interests. It argues Brookhart seeks reelection solely for personal publicity, claiming Iowa farmers are being exploited for his own gain.

United States Senate Iowa Smith Brookhart Brookhart Washington Wallace

Sunday dinner guests include roots and relatives

Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Root entertained a houseful of relatives at Sunday dinner. Guests were C. F. Longstreet and family from Red Oak, Sam Root and family from Mascena, Mrs. Susie Barneyback of Seattle, and Walter Root with family from Benton township. Mrs. Longstreet and Mrs. Barneyback are sisters of Mrs. Root.

T. E. Root C. F. Longstreet Sam Rex Red Oak Sam Root Carl Mascena Susie Barneyback Seattle Washington Walter Root Benton Township Longstreet Barneyback

Brookhart Faces Home Vote Opposition in Washington Iowa

An editorial from Washington Iowa argues Smith W Brookhart cannot represent Iowa as senator. It cites lack of local ties in churches and groups, notes a bank failure and poor business records, and claims Washington County will vote against him.

Smith W. Brookhart Washington Washington County Iowa Brookhart Farm Bureau Farmers’ Union Smith Brookhart

Larson Atlantic eye man a good man to tie to

A brief obituary notices a man named Larson described as a reliable figure tied to the Atlantic community. The notice notes his character and steady presence, highlighting his reputation as a dependable person to lean on.

Anita High School Senior Class Elects Officers

The senior class elected Byron Turner as President Wayne Wagner as Vice President Melvin Rogers as Secretary Treasurer Dr Earl S Daughenbaugh, a former Anita student, is now at 4311 Kingswell Avenue Hollywood California and sends regards to old Anita friends.

The Anita High School Byron Turner Wayne Wagner Melvin Rogers Treasur Earl S. Daughenbaugh Anita Boy Kingswell Avenue Hollywood California Anita

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