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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
4
In a disputed issue from Estherville, politicians debate church governance and temperance. Editorials reference Harding, Woods, and local Republicans, arguing about government aid to religion, ecclesiastical authority, and moral reform. The piece notes contested leadership and calls for political action by party members.
The piece argues against church led political condemnation by Catholics and warns of sectarian mobilization resembling vigilante groups. It laments partisan entanglement in religious actions and defends citizens voting as individuals rather than sects. It references Protestant opposition to Catholic influence and calls for restraint in religious patrons shaping state politics.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a late Friday event in Barhers ville area with references to seats, secretary, and October timing. Names and places are garbled, but mentions county, secretary, and a district meeting or reception in Iowa.
A Des Moines reader, J. A. Wheeler, writes that many Methodists think independently of preachers and will vote for Harding. He accuses the Register and Leader of attempting to sway Meredith votes and urges preachers to stay out of politics.
The piece argues that prohibition gained more support from preachers outside the Democratic Party than from Republicans, who opposed temperance laws despite enacting related statutes. It criticizes Republicans for past shifts and labels legal consistency as essential while noting many preachers aligned with the Democrats.
A long, sprawling passage discusses party strategy and factional disputes. It critiques a political player nicknamed the belter, detailing how personal grudges and clashes with majority opinion erode influence. The piece contrasts loyalty, the concept of political hitching strings, and the punishment of loss of prestige within a party.
In the 1792 presidential election sixteen states cast votes for 132 electoral selections. Washington received all electors, with Adams and Jefferson among top picks. The era’s voting details reflect the early U.S. electoral process and inaugural plans.
The article notes Groote US presidents have college ties. It mentions men like Wat Funton Jackson Lincoln and Khauser among those with college education. Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Mary lead with multiple representatives. West Point is highlighted.
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