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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
1
A political note argues that a candidate who avoids direct answers on issues of public interest is not fit to be sent to the legislature to craft or aid in lawmaking. The passage stresses the need for clear positions on governance.
An elderly Republican observer predicts a higher percentage of straight party tickets on the upcoming election than in recent years. He cites long experience with party practices as the basis for his cautious forecast.
The speaker castigates those who elected the Democratic party, claiming their victory enabled a free trade tariff law after the Republican protective tariff was weakened, and argues they should cover the revenue shortfall caused by the so called war tax.
The paper urges every Republican to vote on election day next Tuesday. It notes Democrats and Progressives will be present as well, implying they will vote early and stay late.
The text argues W L Harding the Republican nominee for Iowa Lieutenant Governor has stronger Prohibitionist backing than A B Cummins. It recalls Cummins left the GOP over Prohibition and once campaigned on a whiskey ticket while aiding Horace Boies and the Democratic ticket, illustrating shifting political alliances and differing views on prohibition.
A political appeal argues the Democratic party holds a monopoly on business ability in the district. The speaker warns voters to decide the issue at the polls next Tuesday, asserting the outcome will be decided by individual voters.
A reader charges the Anita Tribune with misrepresenting J C Voorhees actions as Anita Town Council member over water works bonds. The letter asserts Bechtel offered 15000 or a 5 percent loan with a 500 bonus, and Voorhees opposed bonuses, later approving a bank split that delayed completion and cost the town 500 in bonuses.
Editor of Tribune defends accuracy after quoting Mr Voorhees on capital extension tax. Letter omitted key figures showing a ten year plan, with 150000 dollars annual levy for eight years and 1/2 mill in 1913 1914. The editor notes the need for exact law language and the public deserves precise facts.
Early Tuesday evening, November 3rd, voters in Anita, Cass county and throughout Iowa anticipate unexpected political developments. The day promises unusual surprises and rapid results as polls close and ballots are counted.
A civic rally extols Cummins and urges all Republicans in Anita Grant township and Cass county to vote next Tuesday regardless of weather. The call emphasizes a brisk turnout and praises the endorsed candidate while urging participation in the election.
The statement argues that knowingly inflating the abilities and value of individuals constitutes deception and amounts to delivering inferior goods to the public. It calls for action under the pure food law penalties to curb such false pretenses.
The editor praises Senator Smith for his candid view and notes past controversies. Smith criticizes Voorhees article and last week’s editorial, arguing omission of words changes meaning. Sehell claims the original article included the figure 150,000, reportedly dropped by the stenographer.
A terse quip questions the taste and legality of paying a locksmith for knocking services. The remark contrasts the act with holding a license and implies mixed feelings about the earned fee and the nuisance of unsolicited entry.
A commentary questions the Democrats fiscal prudence noting they have spent one hundred million dollars more than the prior Republican Congress. It asks how qualified the party is to teach the public about economy in public expenditures.
The Shelby County Republican cites Cass county claims that John C Voorhees letter was written by E A Schell Shelby county auditor with Tribune noting Schell supplied figures. If true Voorhees could not write his own letters or know when they are correct raising questions about his ability to draft laws without errors.
A candidate pledges direct rule by the people via referendums on major laws and road issues. He argues Progressives offer the people final say in State and National affairs, with a focus on constitutional referendum laws and pre spent funds. The speaker cites twenty years in Harlan’s jewelry business as credibility.
N Neilson runs as Progressive candidate for the State Senate representing Cass and Shelby Counties. Campaign emphasizes reform and local issues.
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