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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
1
Iowa farmers and politicians weigh Brookhart for U S Senate amid strong opposition from Republicans and critics across the state. Editorials warn of a shift toward socialism and potential national upheaval if Brookhart wins.
Dr. Harding in Des Moines declares there are 100 too many Brookhart allies in Congress and denounces Socialist convention tactics. He frames the Brookhart campaign as emblematic of Iowa politics this year and warns against political misrepresentation while insisting the paper will not juggle facts.
The article challenges any Iowa Republican to prove Brookhart has endorsed the Republican party or President Harding since becoming a U.S. Senate candidate. It recalls Kate O’Hare’s World War I loyalty disputes and notes her Chicago convention involvement with Brookhart and support for his Senate bid through The National Rip-Saw.
Loan up to 126.00 per acre available on best farms. Visit Anita Drug Co office for details. J M Trumbull handles inquiries.
The article asserts support for every Republican on the GOP ticket while opposing Socialists and Socialist sympathizers. It criticizes socialism and populism as pathways to national decline and questions the beneficence of the League of Nations, framing loyalty to truth as superior to political lies.
The piece argues that populism aligns with socialism and socialism with anarchy, asserting a link to Russia’s daily reports. It contrasts activists attempting to enter the United States Senate with a warning about radical ideologies in a periodical tone.
A Chicago figure defends freedom of speech over political labels and admits skipping a Socialist convention without offering apologies. He emphasizes personal conviction and rejects reproach, framing the stance as principled dissent.
The remark notes Brookhart presenting himself as a prominent Iowa farmer while owning only thirteen acres, contrasting his image with the typical Iowa farmer and implying a broad influence from a small property.
A mid-winter gathering in a downtown Chicago hall brought together Hilquitt Townley Col Brookhart and Kate O'Hare with Victor Berger to discuss the nation. The crowd chanted against beer and law while anarchist voices urged Republican opposition. The group later moved to a soap-box platform to campaign for Brookhart and Kate O'Hare amid charged rhetoric and accusations of deceit.
The column argues calling Bryan or Debs a Republican is wrong if they reject the Republican platform. It urges standing by the platform and pressuring Republican candidates to honor it, saying the party may need house cleaning but would improve afterward. It insists the party has long stood for public and private credit and warns against shifting sides.
The inquiry imagines an alternate 1806 political shift where Bryan and the free silver platform would challenge the Republican party. It warns Iowa voters to consider the risks of backing a candidate seen as trouble and discontent, urging careful judgment before supporting such a figure.
A clear call that the nation requires a Republican party rooted in core principles and candidates who will espouse them. The emphasis centers on restoring party identity and promoting principled leadership at the national level.
The worst misfortune that can happen to a party is to become responsible for high officers who oppose its fundamental principles.
The statement compares an intended win over Brookhart with an earlier aim to beat Yale. It reflects confidence that once seen as too hopeful, the target proved achievable.
A historical reflection notes Iowa holding steady during greenback populist and free silver movements. It warns that if public honesty falters now, Iowa would be at fault for the first time.
The speaker warns Iowa Republicans they have never dealt with a case like Brookhbart's and urges careful thought and duty, hoping such a situation does not recur.
Miss Jennie M. Ward, candidate for Cass County Auditor, spoke in Anita on Monday to rally support. Ward, former County Superintendent of Schools for several terms, earned a merited reputation for efficiency and public service in the county.
William Stoffs, longtime Anita area resident since the early 1870s, died at his home west of Anita this Thursday at 12:30 after months of illness. He was seventy five years, nine months and eighteen days old. Funeral services are set for Saturday at two o’clock at the Christian Church. An obituary will appear next week.
Announcement from Jennie M Ward asking voters for support for Cass County Auditor. The letter promises to serve people faithfully if elected. Also notes Dr H E Campbell has many buildings on Main Street being painted and a winter vest found and returnable to the Record editor.
Cedar Rapids Oil Co announces all gas and kerosene drums owned by the company must be returned by December 1. Agents warn that parties holding drums should surrender them to avoid further action. G. W. Parker, agent, notes the sale of interests prompted the notice.
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