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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
4
The paper features endorsements and opinions for Coolidge Dawes Davis Bryan and La Follette amid commentary on government forms and voter participation. It notes juror service for women and cites regional support shifts in Iowa Cass County and broader sentiment toward an American government.
The piece contrasts Roosevelt with the Progressive label, asserting Roosevelt did not favor destroying the Constitution or stripping courts of review. It argues Roosevelt rejected government ownership of railroads, a Russia like system, and sweeping rate cuts or wage boosts, concluding these items show what the author claims the real Progressive did not support.
A partisan political attack urges action against immigration and foreign influence. The piece criticizes open-door policies and calls for united effort to oppose perceived anti American elements ahead of an election on November 4th.
A farmer who held six thousand bushels of corn refused to sell at $1.87, hoping for $2.00, and sold later for 30 cents. He blames the Republican party for not securing a higher price and supports La Follette and Smith Brookhart, whose pledges are accused of pandering to farmers for votes in November.
In Council Bluffs a Republican crowd reacted strongly when a voter urged voting a mixed ticket to support Steck. The moment drew booming applause across the hall, described as louder than for La Pellette or Davis, signaling Brockhart's potential impact with the audience.
The piece argues Brookhart has failed to advance any notable policy benefiting Iowa farmers during two years in Congress. It contends he wasted time undermining the Republican party rather than pursuing promised reforms and spent effort on travel and pay rather than substantial achievement.
The text argues that U S courts protect weight and rights of all women and men and warns that election of La Follette as president and a Congress allied with Socialism and Anarchy would destroy this guard. It cites Smithrockhart and others as advocates for socialist principles.
The notice explains how a cross in the circle marks a straight Republican or Democratic ticket and how crossing in front of a candidate on the opposite ticket affects counts. It details exceptions for U S senator and other candidates and advises voters to understand the system or seek trusted guidance.
The article urges Cass County voters to support Earl S Holton for County Attorney on the Republican ticket. It notes Holton won the June Primary by a substantial margin and pledges to faithfully enforce all laws if elected. It also mentions Daniel F Steck opposing Smith Wildman Brookhart and references broader statewide party dynamics.
The piece claims the Ku Klux Klan in New York could block the state's electoral vote for Democratic nominee John W. Davis and vows to use their influence. The tone cautions that such talk offers little basis for celebration by Democrats at this late hour.
In the event of electing men aligned with La Follette and Rockhart the cabinet formation at Washington would be composed of radical Socialists and anarchists such as Debs Berger and others.
The tariff law, defended by the Republican stance, aims to protect American industries, labor, farmers, and business interests, seeking to rally every American voter to support the measure and the national economic agenda. The rhetoric stresses patriotism and broad citizen backing for tariffs.
The piece urges voters to punish the Wildcat on November 4th by decisive force to end its influence. It claims the Republican party bears no responsibility for the inflation and deflation seen during the prior Democratic administration.
A political op ed warns against experiments that could worsen economic conditions and calls for voters to support B H Skipton for Clerk of the district court. It criticizes Brookhart and La Follette, accusing them of socialist leanings and alignment with radical Reds.
Arthur Ericson piano tuner and state service man for the Cable Piano Company will be in Anita on November 6 and 7 tuning and repairing all makes of pianos and pipe organs. Tuning and voicing four dollars. Examination free. Leave orders at the Record Office.
A local notice offers a 7009 stock of groceries for sale or trade for a Cass county farm and mentions town properties and farms for sale or exchange. Readers are invited to list wants and contact Anita Record or Nelso Johnson at 45-1 A.W. Wiebold. A separate line notes a polling place phone setup for polling day support.
Republican H G Armentrout of Lincoln township runs for a second term on the Board of Supervisors from the first district encompassing Grant Benton Franklin and Lincoln. He asks voters for support citing honest effort and faithful county service and pledges to guard district interests if re elected.
An article questions Senator La Follette's support for farmer interests noting he abstained from voting on key measures. It cites votes on wheat price fixes, farm aid for poultry and sheep, drought relief, and a War Finance Corporation loan bill. The piece portrays his record as inconsistent with farmers' aims while seeking farmer loyalty.
The piece attacks Brookhart for harming Iowa farmers by declaring the local farmer untrustworthy. It claims his nationwide denunciations caused lenders to reject renewals and demand loan repayments, pressuring many farm families while provoking backlash from others who support Brookhart.
An Iowa farm owner endorsing La Follette and Brookhart is accused of supporting government ownership of railroads, which the piece claims would raise farm taxes by 32 to 60 dollars per farm. It cites state figures showing railroad taxes totaling over seven million dollars, with Cass County facing 38 213 dollars in added tax. The piece urges voting Republican and labels La Follette a socialist, ending with an unrelated note about horehound cough drops at 29 cents per pound.
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