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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1928
Page
4
Republican ticket lists Herbert C. Hoover of California for president and Charles Curtis of Kansas for vice president. State and county officers follow, with names for auditor treasurer secretary of agriculture railroad commissioners congressman state and local posts, including H. G. Armentrou t and others.
The document lists elected officials including Clerk Allen A Hayter Assessor Frank H Olen Trustees William Wahlert H C Koob Joe E Morgan Justices of the Peace Lesetta Hereth M E Millhollin and Constables Chas Wilson Frank Bontrager with roles specified for each position.
The governor failed to tell over seventy million radio listeners what percent of the twenty billion decline in farm land value was caused by inflation during a Democratic administration. Citizens deserve clear figures and context.
The Des Moines Tribune-Capital urges every voter to go to the polls on Tuesday November 6 to support changes to the laws. It says those opposed should also vote and bring along female relatives to participate.
Iowa Senator Brookhart asserts in an open letter to John Brenner that Herbert Hoover did not depress farm prices but raised them during the war. He condemns George N. Peek of Moline for backing Al Smith and disputes Peek’s claims about Hoover and the McNary-Haugen veto. Brookhart cites documents from Charles S. Barrett of the Farmers Union supporting his position.
A critical editorial notes women hold balance in the 1928 presidential and congressional vote. It mocks Democratic figures like Bray, critiques economic impacts of a Democratic national administration, questions Wisconsin’s support for La Follette Republicans, warns on personal liberty limits, and mocks party posturing and shifts around Al Smith.
The piece argues Gov Smith lacks real knowledge on farm relief and pledges, noting the vice president is largely a figurehead. It emphasizes that lawmaking rests with Congress and stresses the public's misconception that the president alone controls legislation.
The piece argues newspapers in Iowa push the idea of a passing Chautauqua but quality matters. It contrasts real, talented Chautauquas with barnstorming tours that promise easy money and draw poor patronage, hurting legitimate venues. It warns many events are unworthy of the name and hurt public esteem.
A columnist notes royalty mingling with America’s political scene and suggests even young men can learn. Magnus Johnson, former Minnesota senator, backs Al Smith amid party-crossing tactics and a Republican landslide history.
A political commentary argues for tight immigration limits, claiming widespread foreign born influence in New York and warning that Democratic and free trade policies threaten American industries. It references Joe Robinson and critiques the Sunday Register open forum as propaganda.
The message urges women to vote in November regardless of party, arguing refusal harms herself, her neighbor, and the country while noting current high farm prices make calamity-bowling inappropriate and inconsistent with conditions.
Relatives and friends learn Mrs. Ira E. Bowen is making rapid permanent recovery from a major operation at Atlantic hospital. After years of illness a procedure was performed with good results and she hopes to return home to Anita within two weeks.
Miss Emma M. Griep of Phoenix arrives in Anita with brother Wm Griep and wife from Loveland Colorado to visit sister Mrs Amelia King on West Main. The group traveled by car from Arizona stopping in Loveland then to Clarence Iowa to see relatives and friends in the old home town community.
Miss Winifred Lemon of Ridgway Iowa sixth grade teacher and Miss Ruth Collar of Washington Iowa English instructor in Anita public schools are settled in the home of Mr and Mrs W S Reed on Rose Hill Avenue for the coming school year.
A fragment notes the persistent pattern of unlikely alliances shaping campaigns. The text hints at varying motives and shifting partnerships amid electoral contests.
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