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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
4
A historical column argues that Grover Cleveland and Mark Hanna influenced U S policy with the slogan Let Well Enough Alone. It critiques Cleveland’s tariffs and free trade measures and contrasts past prosperity with contemporary hardships, asserting Hanna’s adage remains valid.
The piece rails against Henry Wallace suggesting Iowa Republicans vote against their party by backing Al Smith. It mocks Wallace as a political bore and questions the idea of farm relief from Tammany Hall. The author urges voters to seek broader engagement beyond a fifty percent turnout.
Restrictive immigration policy described as raising citizenship quality and aligning with Herbert Hoover's platform, expected to win him thousands of votes.
The letter defends Rev L B Shannon the Methodist preacher from Wiota and Buck Creek as rightful Republican candidate after June primary. It urges all Republicans in the county to support him at the polls on Tuesday November 6th.
Two years ago Cass county rolled up a GOP majority of 4315 which would dampen Democratic nominees reliant on Republican votes and may unsettle their prospects. Other items note community visits and local happenings including Effie Bean in Des Moines and Agnes Lindblom at a country home.
A nine room house is moved from Dexter to a farm near Harcourt covering sixty two miles. The block is blocked by mud on Highway No 32 through Anita. Dexter residents favor paving or graveled routes north. The piece urges Iowa voters to approve the November 6 state bond issue for improved public highways.
The piece argues that in a county with a Republican majority voters should back the party ticket only if the nominees are worthy. It condemns the opposition call to vote straight and asserts that Republicans should support individual nominees at the election to fulfill their duty to the party and its candidates.
In a campaign swing the Democratic presidential nominee says Prohibition is not a campaign issue while in New York and the East, former Republican now NDC chairman James Raskob argues Prohibition is the main issue. The clash frames voters on the key policy during the race.
The article recalls how state and local control led to county and community squabbles over wet or dry dispensaries. It notes liquor sellers operated with little regard to law, causing yearly turmoil and punishment.
A Cass county farmer questions Gov. Smith about plans to raise farm prices domestically while lowering prices for eastern consumers. The piece argues tariffs must be paid before imports and defends the tariff as a protective tax aiding farmers.
Bright tomorrow features Bongers Bros as Rexall orderlies perform care duties through the night.
A railing against mischaracterization of Iowa farmers accuses unprincipled politicians of unfairly discrediting farmers while warning that repudiation and nullification threaten lawful authority.
A presidential year sees Democrats campaigning extensively through the Solid South, an unusual and previously unseen feature in American politics illustrating shifting regional strategies and party reach.
An Iowa farmer died last week leaving an estate valued above 200000 dollars all earned on his farm. Neighbors recall he never complained despite the McNary Haugen veto. The piece notes political quips about Darwinian theory and equality in Arkansas.
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