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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
4
The Iowa City Republican reports Rep Green alleging wartime exports created artificial prosperity. He cites a 2 billion dollar rise in exports from 1914 to last fiscal year, driven by war conditions including breadstuffs meat barbed wire and more. Campaign rhetoric critiques tax and liquor stances in Iowa gubernatorial race.
The Iowa City Republican comments on Engle of Newton mocking Harding's address, noting Engle’s Jasper ties and a history of Democratic and populist leanings. editors oppose street carnivals as unfit and unlawful amusements, while acknowledging not pleasing all readers.
In a Des Moines editorial the Herald argues that liquor availability should not vary by wealth or status. It contends that if the rich can obtain alcohol at home, the poor and working classes should have the same right, insisting the law’s spirit must apply equally to all drinkers.
President Wilson supporters eight hours as a standard for all workers while opponents warn of politics amid railroad strikes and labor fights. The piece notes farmers face rising farm labor costs and fear an eight hour shift could spread to agriculture, challenging farm owners and land use.
Joshua A. Gipple born October 10 1834 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania died September 12 1916 at his home near Anita Iowa He moved to Louisa County Iowa in 1852 married Kath ryne Sineman in 1855 and had seven children four sons and two daughters survive plus 26 grandchildren He died from a stroke while getting up and funeral services were held at the Evangelical church with interment in Evergreen cemetery
Simon Smith born in North Slesvig Germany May 1 1857 died in Nevada Iowa September 1916 aged 59 4 7 came to the United States 1868 settled near Anita Iowa later moving to the town He married Caroline Lund and had eight children seven surviving Charles in Washington state Mary Waterbury Los Angeles Rona Durrow Bridgewater Vernie Miller Adair Guy C and Robert Anita Iowa Funeral at South Anita by Rev P A Rickel Highland Cemetery nearby news of relatives visits and health notes plus a potential new electric light franchise discussion in Anita with public interest and civic sentiment noted.
The Sioux City district Methodist Episcopal conference opposes W L Harding and backs E T Meredith for governor. The piece notes Harding is a church member but not governor material while Meredith admits wine at home, raising a clash between church discipline and political support. Also mentions Mr Basher aiming to corral the Bull Moose and boost campaign speed.
H H McKee of Grange City visits the Grinnell Register praising W L Harding as a capable, temperate man with strong family values. He predicts Harding will win by over 50 000 votes and notes Harding’s long acquaintance with his parents and character. The piece ends with a satirical remark about political disappointment and rail spikes.
The Sioux City Journal and others argue voters must support the party will in the primary. They say Harding reflects a genuine Republican nomination, while critics and reformers should align with party decisions and avoid disloyalty.
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