Arbor Day observance and local notes from Anita Iowa
A vintage item with Arbor Day observance on May 1 urged tree planting by Governor Hawill and local readers. The piece critiques public dances, taxes, and social behaviors while noting postal law, subscriptions, and political chatter about Kaiser and Hindenburg.
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Hawill
Pope
Thankful for His Mistakes Prophecy Mockery of Bryan
A retrospective note recalls William Jennings Bryan and his prophesies about a Republican era, stating none materialized and that the public should be thankful. The piece mocks his attempts as a political prophet.
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William Jennings Bryan
United States
Bryan
Farmers Would Be Hard Hit By Tariff Reductions
The American Economist warns that under Democratic tariff cuts farmers would bear the heaviest burden. Foreign competition would intensify and the home market, built by Republican protection, would shrink, harming farmers’ prosperity.
Tax exemption debate presses lawmakers on repeal reasons
The editorial calls for Congress members to publicly state why they oppose repealing the tax exempt securities measure. It argues the policy harms taxpayers who fund government through other means and benefits investors with surplus funds.
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Congress
The Brass Glitter of Politics and War Trade Words
A reflective piece contrasts brass glow with gold quality and notes post election Democrat realignment will need time and statesmanship. It cites Italy expanding air forces and Poland ordering US war matériel as signs of global peace moods and warns against chasing empty trends.
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Italy
Poland
United States
Catching Them All Ways on California Tax Debt
The piece argues if California’s tax levying and collection methods are as claimed the state could have no debt and a large surplus in state and municipal treasuries. It notes the rarity of catching a taxpayer both coming and going and being held up midcourse.
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Jones
California
Reciprocate War Drives Amid Peace Assertions
The author argues that postwar international relations urging unity and honesty should be matched by reciprocation of wartime drives across the United States plus accrued interest, criticizing the idea of peace without accountability.
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United States
Baboon Pet in Public Eye Sparks Debate on Youth Education
A pamphlet argues that cities devote more attention to simians like baboons and monkeys than to the development of boys and girls. It claims educating children into capable adults requires greater effort than training caged animals for entertainment.
Should Change Quarters and Political Alignments
The article notes Senator Porah struggles in the Republican camp and hints he should join La Follette and Prookbart discontents for a warmer reception. It also mentions Mexico moving to return railways to private owners amid populist policy backlash, and muses on the enduring strength of the U S Constitution despite political storms. Former resident in Citi
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Porah
LaFollette and
Prookbart
Spring Attire Sale From The Heart Of The Season
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Creston businesswoman visits Anita with relatives
Mrs. Mary Coyle Allen of Creston Iowa, a leading dry goods and ready to wear shop owner, was in Anita on Monday to visit old friends. She came with her niece and her baby boy.
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Mary Coyle Allen
Creston
Iowa
Two Bryans Fail to Save the Democratic Party in Reconstruction Tone
The piece laments the failed efforts of two Bryans to salvage the Democratic party during reconstruction. It satirizes party pragmatism and the lure of Republican protection while predicting chaos as party elements reconvene. It also muses on business revival and odd warnings about a frightening nervous creature driving people to drink. The Florida Times-Union jokes about Sahara Desert as a training ground for amateur drivers to learn clutches and pedals.
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Democratic Party
Florida Times-Union
Sahara Desert
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