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Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
2
The column rails against progressive Republicans and Gov. Cummins in Iowa politics. It criticizes the state primary law and notes the Cass county tax levy rise during Cummins' term. It mentions Anita residents split over the U S Senate race and predicts political maneuvering in the Ninth district.
A conservative advocate urged alignment with the Democratic camp over tariff policies, arguing Republican Protection is unsafe and that Cass county voters should influence the U S Senate race. He warned of public opinion shaping reputations and criticized tariff tinkering that sparked earlier public disdain.
A columnist notes the phrase big-head stems from lack of sense. Money and clothes can inflate some, a small amount of authority spoils others, and better jobs spark stiffness. True wisdom shows no one should become conceited. the truly sensible avoid the upper story weakness.
Residents report a flood of documents in Cummins county aimed at undermining Governor Allison’s supporters. A circular targeting Lafe Young sparked debate about illegitimate motives and dirty politics as Mere dith faces criticism for compiling the material.
The Tribune announces Prof Byr on J Still as a Republican primary candidate for County Superintendent. Still has ten years as principal of graded schools and holds a four year scientific education from the Education Institute with state certification. The paper commends Still as qualified to improve county school interests.
A series of public notices from Cass county editors announce candidacies for county offices under the Republican ticket. Names include John W. Scott Heath Editor, L. H. Bene, O. M. Hobart, Ralph E. King, A. H. McInttain, E. O. Worthing, G. A. Hill, Lawrence R. Forsythe, Byron J. Still, Geo. Kirw, and S. E. Shannon, all subject to the June primary in 1908.
The letter criticizes Governor Cummins for past votes against a two cent fare bill and against electing railroad commissioners by the people. It objects to ages and leaders, blasts local party factions, and accuses figures like Hart Williams Brown Chase and Sherm Myers of distasteful methods while praising Cummins’ impact on Senator Alison’s interests.
The editorial critiques opponents who repurpose past campaigning material against Mr. Meredith and the Lafe Young meeting at Anita. It notes Meredith mining two years of Democrat files to mail a circular to Grant and nearby voters, while urging decency to seek permission to use earlier editorials. It warns against deceitful political methods and stresses votes, not rhetoric, will decide the outcome.
The text questions Governor Custoins continuing anti prohibition views and debates the scalpel as a symbol of political peace while noting a lack of resistance to current conditions. It hints at cautious observation from an external vantage point without clear resolutions.
The Enterprise of Cumberland reports Gov. Cummins defended his administration, denied charges of extravagance, and said he sought Senator Allison’s seat but offered no proof. He urged audience questions, though engagement appeared limited and the event ended unsettled.
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