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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
1
A political opinion column from Des Moines discusses Iowa primary politics, Brookhart’s influence, party loyalty, and the clash between labor and government. It surveys views from multiple papers, raises questions about primary law, and cautions voters amid a busy week of political debate.
Samuel W. Etheredge died at his San Jose home on Saturday July 22 1922 after a prolonged illness. Born August 20 1864 in Great Yarmouth England he lived in Anita from the 1870s before relocating to California towns including Palo Alto Los Gatos Lindsay and finally San Jose. Survived by widow Nellie C Brown Etheredge and two sons Cecil W. Etheredge of Santa Rosa and William R. Etheredge of San Jose. Funeral was held July 25 with burial in a ceremony honoring his lifetime service to the Knights of Pythias.
A broad group of supporters beyond coal miners and operators pushes for continued strike action. The effort mobilizes influence across communities, signaling widening backing for the workers despite the varied roles involved.
The letter cites Clyde Herring claiming superiority over Brookhart and suggests no proof to disprove it. It blasts Liberals supporting Brookhart, warns against tariff concessions, and urges voters to reject radicals while criticizing the Wilson administration as a damaging legacy.
The Albany Journal argues political independence has limits and questions if Brookhart’s brigade can sway the GOP convention. It warns workers against valuing the right to strike over the right to work.
A Marion Sentinel editorial mocks Lloyd George as a world-wide crape hanger and labels wild-eyed Progressives as expectant to win office on Republican votes. It argues Brookhart will gain two Democrat votes per old guard defector, predicting June primary gains but not November electoral success.
The editor of the Greeley News argues that if all time spent in conferences in the modern business world were redirected to work, there would be more money and conferences would not be missed.
Edward D. Foster of Weld County Colorado comments that Gene Debs after a parole year in prison seeks quiet retreat in a sanitarium. Foster argues organized labor suffers as thousands strike for railroads and other grievances and accuses union leaders of condoning outlaw actions.
A Weld County Colorado reader suggests a novel remedy for Mr Harding's trouble offering a bounty of two cents per head on congressmen, likening it to past efforts against English sparrows once deemed a national pest.
T S Fenlon, formerly of Cass county and now in Nebraska, a staunch Democrat, writes to the Des Moines Register endorsing Brookhart for United States Senator. He hails the Popocratic yell of 156 and criticizes Progressive strain.
The Weld County News quotes the Denver Post noting the paradox that even with all miners and mines, U S coal demand may outstrip supply this winter. It cites industry leaders agreeing the main problem is overcapacity of mines and workers.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls a lifelong friendship with Sam Etheredge from boyhood days in the seventies. The writer notes Sam as honest faithful and true while cherishing the enduring bond despite years and distance. The piece mourns Sam as a valued old friend.
The Bellevue Leader reports Mrs. Mabel M. Reed of Bellevue Iowa and Mrs. Hannah Kinser of Anoka Minnesota as the oldest living twins in Iowa and Minnesota combined. Born in 1835 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania they will turn 87 on August 20. They moved west in 1842 and settled in Galena before long and Iowa residency since 1856. Both women are in strong health and active in community life with Kinser now living in Anoka and Reed in Bellevue.
A reflective note on a man who has dedicated his life to helping others and now wonders where those he aided have gone when he himself needs care and company. The piece probes gratitude, aging, and the loneliness that may follow a lifetime of generosity.
Obituary notes J W Crozier longtime county resident died July 24 in Atlantic at age 67 born near Knoxville Iowa son of Robert and Mrs Crozier one of eight children married Nancy Elliott in 1875 moved from farm near Oakland to Cumberland then Atlantic. He leaves widow two daughters Della and Mrs Ray Trainer a son Clyde E Crozier and foster son Rex Amos. Funeral at Christian Church Atlantic with interment Atlantic Cemetery.
The familiar nickname Sonny refers to the filthy scion of a wealthy family facing a bastardy charge in New York. The article urges forced marriage and support for the mother and child, and a named heir for the offspring regardless of the name's value.
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