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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
2
The Anita Tribune issue from June 15 1916 lists publication details and offers subscription rates of 1.50 in advance or 2.00 otherwise. It notes the paper is the official county publication and printed in Anita Iowa with post office entry as second class mail matter.
The Atlantic News Telegraph notes Roosevelt refuses to run with the Progressives and fears aiding Wilson. It brands Hughes as a strong candidate with a square deal and frames Fairbanks as a capable running mate. The piece urges Republicans to overestimate opposition and unite for a victory in November.
A Democratic National Committee bulletin endorses the administrations tariff commission bill as a path to a permanent tariff policy and to end periodic tariff agitation. It cites backing from the United States Chamber of Commerce and emphasizes industrial life's large economic divergences.
The Republican platform praises a tariff board to handle changing economic conditions and criticizes the Democratic party for lacking provisions or funds for tariff information. It notes President Wilson opposed a tariff commission until recently. The Democratic platform remains silent on a tariff board, while two names Daniel C. Roper and Dr. Ewing Pratt surface as potential appointees.
The snippet reflects a call to resist internal rupture and avoid influences that pull away from shared ideals, emphasizing resolve over division despite external pressures. The fragment suggests a plea for cohesion and steadfast adherence to core principles.
President Wilson issues a proclamation calling Americans to celebrate Flag Day with patriotic exercises. The message urges rededication to liberty justice and national unity and asks citizens to express thoughtful love of America and its great mission.
The piece argues meat prices are up 17 percent from last year and 18 percent above six year average due to wartime needs in Europe. It blames Democratic tariff policy for increasing consumer prices, cites Underwood tariff effects, and notes Australia as a future trade partner disrupted by war and embargoes.
The piece notes doubt that American manufacturers will be allowed to import German dyestuffs essential to factory operation. It argues the Democratic Congress failed to pass protective measures, keeping the US dependent on others. It predicts an "America First" policy in 1916 with dyes produced by American labor and capital.
Anita to host the largest wrestling match on Iowa soil with world light heavyweight champion Earl Caddock meeting Greek champion William Demetral in a rain or shine tent event seating 2500. Expected to draw a record crowd at bargain prices, the bout is billed as a $2500 production with Demetral known as the Greek Demon and Caddock famed for a square deal.
A baby boy was born to William Bangnam and his wife on a Saturday afternoon and both mother and child are doing well. A. R. Robinson has rented the Hamilton Campbell residence on East Main Street and will move in within a few days. Mrs. Frank L. Wood, returning from Omaha where she had been visiting, arrived home yesterday with her brother Roscoe Griffith. Three Sunday School classes from the Congregational church, led by teacher Mrs. H. J. Wilkins, toured to Lewis yesterday for an all day picnic.
Ed L Newton returned yesterday from the Chicago Republican convention. He stopped in Princeton and West Bureau, Illinois, visiting relatives and old friends. Overflow meetings are held nightly at the Victoria hotel as more bedrooms are needed.
About forty to fifty delegates from here attended the Casey district convention on Tuesday. The local baseball team, chosen from the delegates, proved the strongest among all towns present. Mrs. Walter Hook returned from Cedar Rapids, visiting Mrs. Bradley in Iowa City. Mr. Hook’s health is improving and likely no operation is needed, with a return home after a Cedar Rapids visit.
As warmer weather arrives the article urges starting a Vacation Savings Account. Save a fixed weekly amount with the bank so that next summer the dream of a lake trip or watering place with cool breezes and splashy waves can become a reality.
Frank Knowlton was an Atlantic business visitor last Friday. C. T. Winder and son Harold were Atlantic visitors Monday.
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