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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
4
The piece paints a grim view of the economy with references to empty coal bins and scarce money. It notes Cass County Iowa as a place where few walk and jokes about Henry Ford, amid a broader critique of national business pressures.
The piece critiques John W. Davis and the Democratic Party for promising honesty and efficiency while citing impeached Oklahoma Governor Walton and Texas incidents. It argues government control raises utility costs and warns against La Follette’s platform, predicting the voters will decide in November.
The piece argues the Republican party bears no blame for public misgivings as inflation causes anxiety. It decries demagogues stirring discord and predicts dangerous un American policies in 1924 including socialism and anarchy. It urges November voters to decide the nation’s fate.
A quotation from Daniel Webster referenced in a 19th century Senate speech contrasts 1830s objections to banks and wealth with modern anti establishment rhetoric. The speaker notes opposition to privilege and monopoly, agrarian critiques, and claims of labor oppression.
The article notes a clash between Democratic factions over the Ku Klux Klan at a New York convention. It argues the dispute is internal to Democrats and not open to Republican involvement, urging the party to pursue its own course in handling the issue.
The article notes majorities for Republican nominees for U S Senate Governor and Congress in Maine far exceeding two years prior, suggesting strong Republican support in this presidential year 1924.
The passage argues that total destruction of armament and laws nullifying defenses leave a nation powerless. Once deprived of national preservation, it becomes easy prey to aggressive forces and predators.
An opinion notes the Ku Klux Klan's widening political impact and cautions about opposing it. It questions La Follette’s support among American Legion members and mentions a La Follette Socialist hand-bill. Local items include poultry shipments, Irma Lewis taking a teaching post, and a Parent Teachers Association meeting at the high school.
The piece blames the last Democratic administration for high taxes and debt and argues that voting for Davis or La Follette will not achieve desired reforms. It depicts Democratic rule as costly and emphasizes taxpayer burden and fiscal consequences.
The piece argues the Republican protective policy sustains sugar beet farming in Minnesota Nebraska Colorado Utah and other western states. It claims foreign sugar producers seek tariff removal and notes La Follette’s stance favoring the foreigner, asking how many votes he will win among western beet farmers.
The National Republican quotes a plan to burn $200 million worth of wooden ships built under the Woodrow Wilson administration. The rotting fleet would be towed to a port for a Davis speech, as a jab at claims the last Democratic administration was scandal free.
The piece argues La Follette's policy as an assault on the U.S. Constitution with radical Reds backing. It claims the policy and campaign demand thorough American voter scrutiny before choosing a president.
The article denounces proposals by La Follette and allied radicals to subordinate courts to Congress. It warns that a sufficient bloc of Socialists Anarchists and other radical backs in Congress with a La Follette style president could erode judicial independence and threaten the federal state.
The author rails against La Follette and supporters, claiming they would abolish the supreme court and replace governance with a flawed system. He urges 100 percent Americans to think carefully before embracing such a leap, noting doubt about punishing alleged justice.
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