Green is Master Mind on Fiscal Questions
Baltimore Sun views House action on revenue and soldiers’ bonus, citing William R. Green of the Ways and Means Committee as guiding the tax and spending debate. The piece notes Green’s centrist stance, ties to Council Bluffs, and his influence on farm and industrial policy amid calls to pass major tax and estate measures.
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Green
Baltimore Sun
Ind. Dem
House of Representatives
Congress
Iowa
Wm. R. Green
Ways and Means Committee
the Sun
Council Bluffs
Uncle Sam Diversifies Farm Crops Across the Nation
The U S Agriculture Department reports total farm output in 1923 at over twelve billion dollars, up from 1922 by about 960 million. Corn led with 2.222 billion, swine 1.145 billion, while wheat declined. The piece argues diversification protects national income and suggests farmers imitate this approach.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Harry C. Faulkner
Anita Bank
Sam
Trade and Industry Show Record Growth in Early 1924
The article notes a large volume of business nationwide in early 1924 versus 1923, with bank clearings car-loads and production all rising. It highlights unprecedented meat fruit eggs and dairy demand per capita and encourages continued investment in seed corn. It also laments tax reform failures and criticizes diplomatic talk in Europe.
Brookhart in Limelight Boosts for Sweet in Iowa
Multiple Iowa editorials praise Burton E. Sweet as a strong rival to Senator Brookhart. They recount Brookhart’s party-line shifts, critique his leadership in the Interstate Commerce Committee, and note Sweet’s growing statewide support as the likely challenger in the primaries.
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Iowa
Burton E. Sweet
Wease
Cry Freeman
Eldora Herald
Brookhart
Glidden
Interstate Commerce
Senator Cummins
Knoxville Journal
A*r Cummins
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Grundy Register
Hawkeye
Congress
Cummins
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Anamosa Eureka
Burton FE. Sweet
Waverly
Sweet
Congress Wasted Time and Tax Reform Urgency
The Portland Oregonian laments Congress for three months wasted and failing to pass a tax reduction. It criticizes futile oratory while public business stalls and condemns the body for reckless waste amid a few guilty individuals. Attorney General Gibson enforces penalties on cigarette sales to minors, including dealers who ignore written guardian orders.
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Portland
Oregonian
Congress
Gibson
Anita Radio Program Promotes Walnut Grove Hog Remedy
The Anita Iowa broadcast on April 2 1923 from Atlantic Iowa via KFLZ praised Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company led by Howard A. Marshall. The program featured the Walnut Grove Orchestra with soloists and a choir, highlighting cattle farm products and local recovery from agricultural depression.
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Anita
Cass County
Iowa
Atlantic Auto Company
KFLZ
Atlantic
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company, Inc
Howard A. Marshall
Walnut Grove
Atlantic Automobilempany
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Company
Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Pany
E. Kellaway
W. B. Tag
B. D. Forshay
H. A. Marshall
Omaha
Nebraska
Des Moines
Rock Island
Drivenport
Walnut Grove Orchestra
L. R. Johnson
Florence Rickel
Glen A. Roe
R. C. Rasmussen
M. C. Hansen
Mickey Forshay
Perth
R. C. Rassmussen
Bessie M. Ward
The
Local School Quartets Spark Reader Feedback Across States
Anita High School and Walnut Grove quartettes perform a mix of fox trots and songs like The Bee Song and The Twenty Third Psalm. The program drew hundreds of messages from across the United States and even Cuba, and more letters will be printed later.
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Anita High School
Byron Wagner
Ernest Wagner
Jerold Redburn
Lyle Redburn
Marjorie
Walnut Grove Orchestra
Walnut Grove
United States
Cuba
Dear Friend Sherm Letter Praises Program Night
Mrs. Jessie Walker writes to Sherm praising the program she attended with neighbors Ed and Bess. She notes Grand-Dad, Daughter, and Grandson performed, and she wishes them and Sherm the best of everything.
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Sherm
Bess
Remittance Note From George W. Lattig
George W. Lattig of Payette Idaho dated March 2 1924 sends $2 for the Record. He praises the familiar names and happenings in the issue and notes he has been away from Anita nearly twenty years. He wishes better financial conditions in the coming season.
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Sherm
Anita
W. Lattig
Royeneix Friend Sherm Sends Concert Gratitude
Royeneix thanks Sherm for a two dollar fund check and praises the concert at Eagle Grove. He recalls the quartet and old Republican rallies and urges Mickey to play louder on his do funny number while sending regards to the boys and ladies.
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Sherm
Eagle Grove
Mickey
Coolidge
Roy
Dear Friend Sherm from Schuyler Wilson Radio praise
Schuyler Wilson writes from Anita praising a radio program featuring Sherm and "Rass" along with Dorothy Dinsmore and Miss Gundrum. He recalls an earlier visit to the Townsend farm and notes a belated spring, good weather, and upcoming field work. He includes a payment check for the Record and asks for credit.
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Sherm
Anita
Rass
Old Townsend Farm
Walt Faulkner
Ray
All Star 1924 Family Team Hitting 300 in Living League
A Dallas Times Herald column proposes a year round all star team of family roles led by Dad as captain and Mother as manager. Oldest daughter does dishes, youngest wipes, oldest son mows and works, youngest son studies, Grandma brews cheer, Granddad praises daughter in law, and the unit is said to hit 300 in the League of Useful Living.
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Dallas Times-Herald
Granddad
League of Useful Living
Remarkable compliment from Jack Kohl about Anita concert
Jack Kohl praises a hometown Anita concert calling it the best in the air and the quartet a knockout. He says it did him a world of good and ranks it second to none after hearing concerts across the United States.
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Sherm
Anita
United States
Jack Kohl
Wiota Banker Visits City on Friday Evening
Ed M. Blakeley, Wiota banker, was in the city Friday evening on business. A fishermens’ joke prompted a remark that shifts from boasting what is brought back to bragging about what they took along.
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M. Blakeley
Wiota
City
Poitical Announcements for Cass County Treasurer
John Smoller announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Cass County treasurer, subject to Republican voters at the June primary.
Deering Announces Candidacy for County Auditor
W J Deering announces his candidacy for County Auditor subject to Republican primary on June 3 1924.
Hobart Announces Candidacy for County Recorder
O M Hobart declares his candidacy for the office of County Recorder subject to Republican voters at the June 2 1924 primary. He signs the notice as the candidate.
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W. J. Deering
Beader
O. M. Hobart
Cass County Republican Nominates Cockshoot for County Attorney
Ralph W. Cockshoot announces his candidacy for the Republican renomination as Cass County Iowa county attorney pending the June 3 1924 primary election.
Skipton Announces Candidacy for Cass County Clerk Post
B H Skipton announces his candidacy for the Clerk of the District Court of Cass County Iowa. The bid is subject to the decision of Republican voters at the June 1924 primary election.
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Cass County
Iowa
B . H. Skipton
Cass County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination
A Cass County resident announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to succeed himself as sheriff. He states he has served to the best of his ability and will continue if renominated and reelected, contingent on Republican voters’ approval at the regular nominating primary.
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Cass County
Cass County Treasurer Seeks Re-nomination After Service
The treasurer announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for Cass County Treasurer to succeed himself. He says he has given the office his best during the past two years and will continue similarly if re-nominated and re-elected.
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Cass County
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Gilmore City Enterprise
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