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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
4
The Iowa Homestead argues farmers should hesitate before condemning the protective tariff, a measure in their interest, as a broader critique of party postures. A sweeping critique rails against populist principles and notes ongoing farm policy debates ahead of the November election.
The Lewis Standard notes Zellmer fell short of beating Charley Booth for State Senate, suggesting he could use the near miss as an excuse in contesting the election. The piece comments on a recurring season of political applesauce and criticism from a persistent commentator.
The piece argues Americans should value domestic scenery over foreign travel and asserts the dollar remains worth one hundred cents worldwide when backed by solid standards. It mocks foreign debt dodging and suggests foreign nations should repay obligations to allow honest liquidation without worry.
The piece argues that in Democratic states Free Trade once dominant is waning as industrial interests push back. It contends Republican Protection has proven its value to American industry and persuades readers even skeptics to favor Republicanism.
The piece argues that excessive attempts to aid American farmers have failed to yield clear results and may leave farmers worse off. It suggests the numerous reform efforts are overdone and counterproductive, with no visible prospects improving.
A visiting gentleman reports that much land in the south appears worthless though it may hide underground oil and valuable products. He notes looking farther may reveal less than in any other U S region, and suggests payoffs depend on subsurface riches rather than surface quality.
A Shenandoah resident criticizes California’s promotion of Iowa in a letter to the Record. The piece also jibes at fashion trends, politics, and a noisy dog disturbing the neighborhood, reflecting local concerns and light editorial fare.
The easiest way to eradicate Canadian thistle is the alfalfa method. Mow the thistles, burn, plow deep to unseat roots, cultivate to bring roots to surface, and prepare a firm seed bed. Seed alfalfa at 22 to 24 pounds per acre with hardy varieties like Dakota number 12 or Grimm by August 10th. Ensure hardy seed and proper soil lime, inoculate, and avoid cutting the first year to prevent winter injury. Two hay crops in the following year reduce thistles to few plants.
Mrs. A. J. Earl, long-time Anita resident now in Milo Missouri, praises California. She enjoys the wonders and beauties there and values meeting many Anita friends who have settled in the sunlit state.
June bugs are plentiful this year signaling many white grubs. Anticipate damage to next year's corn and consider avoiding planting on timothy or bluegrass sod. If sod is used, plow and harrow thoroughly.
The American Federation of Labor opposes official ties with Soviet Russia while Brockhart supported by labor unions urged U S recognition of Russia. The contrast prompts commentary on unlikely alliances and political oddities.
Danville representative Howard Mathews accuses the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation of pursuing partisan politics and failing its mandate, urging withdrawal of state subsidies and directing funds to a true farm organization. A giant beefsteak tomato, grown by Lew Anderson, in Anita measures 18 by 17 inches and weighs 2 pounds 2.5 ounces. Relatives in Anita report Virginia Nettlinghouse ill, daughter of Fred and Mrs. Nettlinghouse, formerly Lena Ballou, of Gala tia Kansas.
Mrs A J Earl writes from Los Angeles detailing a joyful California trip with J D Younger family and Anita acquaintances. She recalls an Axte Picnic, meetings with many locals, and sightseeing to Long Beach, Catalina Island, and a glass bottom boat trip. She plans homeward travel via San Francisco and Seattle.
Two pleasant reunions united the Daughenbaugh families in Cass county at the homes of J. E. Brunson and A. J. Nelson in South Anita. Guests enjoyed generous picnics honoring Mrs. H. J. White of Lebanon Missouri, with illness of Mary Brunson and Richard Denney’s rib fracture marring the events. Attending were J. C. Kelley and family, G. S. Daughenbaugh and daughter Cora, F. A. Daughenbaugh and son Max, L. C. Daughenbaugh and three daughters, Roy Daughenbaugh family, Herbert Daughenbaugh, J. W. Denney, Roy Derry, C. D. Armstrong, Fred Bajer, A. J. Nelson, J. E. Brunson, Mrs. H. D. White, Mrs. Burt Stone and kin, Florence and Oliver. All Daucherhaughs in the area except Roy and Rose Penney were present.
Local items note subscribers paying for The Record from Mrs S A Dufford and Mrs Almira Rickel with mentions of Sam G Hansen sending payment from Des Moines for his old home paper. Des Moines lists state auto license districts and county abbreviations across many Iowa counties, followed by civic notices about city council meetings, residents traveling, and a shop installing a new commercial lighting unit at Anita.
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