Sioux City Methodist Conference Opposes Harding Bid
The Sioux City conference of the Methodist church on August 29 condemned W L Harding of Sioux City for governor. It urged electing H T Meredith and listed signers from Grace and Morning side colleges. Resolutions warn Harding would delay prohibition and favor saloon interests, while Meredith is urged as a safe choice for prohibitionists.
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Moux City
Iowa
Sioux City
The
Methodist Church
W. L. Harding
H. T. Meredith
Herbert A. Kock
Grace Methoddial Church
Harding
Alfred H. Craig
Morningside College
Ine
Northwest
Methodist Biscopal Church
Commonwealth
T. Meredith
Methodist Episcopal Ee
CG. N. McMillan
Woodbury County Anti-Saloon League
Robert Smylie
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Alfred E. Craig
B. Trimble
George O. Kidder
Whitfeld Methodist Church
Hutchinson
First Methodist Church
Merbert A. Keck
Grace Methodist Church
Bennett Mitchell
Ramos Stuntz
Why Meredith Should Be Wlhoted As Governor
A business man with executive ability. He is forward, sincere, and seeks a bigger, cleaner town. He has no political debts, serves law enforcement, and opposes nullifying prohibition enforcement. He pledges better roads, no tax increases, and steadfastly protects public interests. Not a professional politician, he resists building a political machine.
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Isis
Harding
Harding on record defending the saloon in public life
A historical note cites Harding as defending the saloon during ten years of public life. The record emphasizes his stance amid temperance debates and local political clashes.
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Sina ‘ Mwe
Harding
Meredith on roads and local funding stance in Iowa
A speech by F E T Meredith in Atlantic Iowa advocates local control for road improvements, opposing a statewide $100 million bond, urging gravel beds, proper ditching, permanent bridges, and county tax participation with voter approval. Also includes farm notices and Q&A on aurora borealis, Bertillon system, and rural free delivery history.
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Meredith
F E. T. Meredith
Atlantic
Iowa
Des Moines
Let the People Decide On Roads In Districts And Counties
W T Meredith argues in Atlantic speech that voters in districts townships and counties should determine if roads should be improved and how much tax to raise for road work proposing a law enabling local decision making and revenue to cut hills if desired.
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Meredith
Atlantic
Meredith for Governor Promises Strict Law Enforcement
The speaker urges voters to consider a businesslike governor not tied to special interests and political machines, endorsing Meredith who pledges firm law enforcement for a clean Iowa.
Meredith and Harding Iowa Governor Candidature Contrast
The piece argues Ed Meredith would govern Iowa without conflicting interests and act solely for the public, while William L. Harding would be constrained by political debts and a built apparatus for ongoing office holding. It assesses Meredith as free to serve, Harding as bound by political needs.
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Harding
Ed Meredith
Iowa
William L. Harding
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