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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
4
A political notice lists JOHN HAMMILL of Britt as gubernatorial candidate for Governor and CLEM KIMBALL of Council Bluffs as Lieutenant Governor, identifying the ticket in a civic ballot notice.
The piece rails at campaign tactics and party ideologies, blasting Democrats for dependence on war era rhetoric and La Follette in a boss role while defending Republican protectionism. It argues labor protection should align with the party in power and warns of tariff implications for foreign goods.
Excerpts from Coolidge on worship and education, progress through obedience, constitutional living, and confidence in institutions. He argues laws arise from higher foundations, not majority will, and stresses moral standards guiding legislative pace and strong leadership.
A 1920s reflection contrasts New Jersey apple jack output with Milwaukee’s changes after Prohibition. It notes homebrewing, tax and syndicate shifts, and warns against standing pat while urging dynamic reform in industry and society with calls for progressive action.
The National Republican quotes Senator Walsh of Montana arguing that the 1922 tariff harms farmers while noting Montana wool and livestock interests benefited from restored protections. It claims Montana farmers grow sheep cattle and use many agricultural tools now on the free list and questions how the tariff robs the farmer.
The Freeman-Journal outlines a shifting Iowa outlook with La Follette easing from peak support a month ago while Coolidge leads straw polls. It notes Republicans wavering, some Democrats showing cross support, and data from Waterloo Courier showing Coolidge ahead, La Follette 269, Davis 117.
A political column notes distrust of government ownership and calls it masked communism. It cites Maine’s Republican shift, tariff debates, and comments on La Follette and Davis, with a closing personal ad seeking ironing work at Mrs. B. B. Reilly’s home.
An affidavit by George Remus serving time in Atlanta accuses Senator Wheeler and Senator Brookhart of bribing him to testify falsely against Attorney General Daugherty and Jesse Smith in the Wheeler investigation. Remus says the promise of liberty through political influence drove him to perjury, while Gaston Means and Harry Stern are described as instigators.
Discussion argues that tax free public bonds resemble bootleg profits by escaping taxes. The piece claims they should be taxed and carry lower interest due to security, to avoid shifting government costs to other taxpayers. Also notes wheat harvests and a local obituary.
The practice of some mailers to obtain addresses from phone and other directories yields incorrect post office addresses. This causes disappointment and large mailer losses while unfairly burdening the Postal Service since misaddressed mail is usually undeliverable.
The piece argues wages in the United States are higher under Republican protection than in foreign nations, claiming this proves the need to keep the party in power to defend American industry and labor.
The writer notes that Brookhart and La Follette share a similar political background but argues that Brookhart supporters need not back La Follette for President. The piece reflects on the primary’s impact, claiming Hi Johnson has lost power of speech since last June’s vote.
A compilation of political commentary attacking Senator Brookhart and La Follette for tariffs and anti American stances during World War I era. The piece contrasts Progressive ideals with past actions and critiques Democratic figures like John W. Davis and party unity, labeling tactics as harmful to national interests. It ends by warning that harsher penalties for speeding could curb lawbreaking.
The state of Washington has inaugurated a Get Out and Vote movement aimed at encouraging registration and participation. It argues the stay-at-home vote should be supported by both parties and emphasizes that citizens owe a civic duty to vote for the good of the country and parties.
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