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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
4
A stream of political opinions spans Al Smith in Iowa and national campaigns. The piece riffs on fishin humor, critique of campaign songs, and questions about Smith’s prospects in Missouri and the national race. It mocks both parties and notes talk of Hoovers, Lowden, and McNary-Haugen.
The article argues that many Republicans alleged to back Al Smith show strong anti Prohibition sentiment, while Smith and allies claim relief for farmers as their main goal, suggesting contradictory messaging and accusing someone of lying.
A survey of political clashes shows Al Smith’s views diverging from the party platform on prohibition, prompting a rapid response to the convention and a critique of party unity. The piece also notes economic signals, regional politics, and remarks on candidates including Judge W C Rotelt of Red Oak and Gov Hammill.
A ten pound baby boy named Azel S. Ames Jr. was born on Wednesday July 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Azel S. Ames. The proud family and relatives celebrate the arrival as the father serves as right-hand man at the Record office.
Ring bone spavin fallen arches and curvature of the spine and even S Vitus Dance may develop among participants in the Des Moines Coliseum dance marathon now underway. Contestants will be entitled to any thing and everything they get. Robert Scott and wife were Des Moines visitors Sunday. A baby girl was born last week to Mr and Mrs Don Thomas.
Mrs Cloyd Karns has been seriously ill for two weeks with flu. Mrs H P Ziegler visits Omaha this week with relatives. P R Nichols ill at home southeast of Anita shows little improvement. Chris Baier in ill health for months remains in poor condition. Henry Burg and son of Hillsboro ND visit with relatives in the area. A stray dog suspected of rabies was shot by a city official. F L Wheatley, veteran fiddler, will contest for state-wide honors at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 22 to 31. Lucille Speaker of Lake View is visiting Anita guests Mildred Poreh. both will teach in Lytton starting September 1.
A city program runs in 75 centers with 475 teachers delivering weekday religious instruction. Endorsed by Club Presidents Round Table, Ministers Alliance, PTA, and professionals. Judge Henry Meade notes most youths before his juvenile court lack weekday or Sunday school training. The initiative reaches homes untouched by other efforts and Kansas City claims the largest weekday religious education system in the United States.
Dr W E Fish has sold his corner 4th and Maple residence in northeast Anita to A R Robinson of Anita Bank. The house was partly ruined by fire weeks earlier and, avoiding rebuilding costs, the Fish family sold the property. They plan to move to California around October 1 with daughters Mildred Hallam and Arline. Demolition of the dwelling is underway under W H Stager and Axel Larsen. Robinson intends to build a modern bungalow for himself and his wife once razing is complete.
A Griffith family reunion gathered last week at Levi Griffiths home west of Anita. Attendees included Mrs. Chas Brgan, Mrs. Anna Porch, Anita, Grant Griffith, Adair, Roscoe Griffith, Mrs. Sarah Norton of Omaha. Sister Della Bixler of Hugo Colorado could not attend.
G A Roe and Solon Karns of the Anita Atlantic Adair Concert Band were in Omaha arranging entry for the band contest sponsored by the Omaha Daily Bee News. Prizes totaling 1000 dollars will go to the three best bands. The Anita band hopes to win despite fewer members, citing high quality music.
Former Berea postmaster and longtime merchant Mrs H J Maxwell of Des Moines visited Anita and Berea area this week. She met Denison Pearce and other old neighbors and continues to work for International Harvester Company after leaving the Berea region years ago.
Weather has been unusually favorable for two weeks aiding threshing of grain of better quality. A soaking rain later would secure the corn crop and help producers. Prices hoped to be satisfactory, promising prosperity for those in many lines of business.
Anita readers can view an extensive flower garden on West Main Street by R C Pratt featuring diverse blooms and prize winning dahlias. Some dahlias measure eleven inches across the outer edge and stand out as real beauties.
The passage asserts that a person who pretends to be a Republican before and during the campaign, and until polls close, is an undesirable. It claims some voting precincts have no place for such misfits, who thrive elsewhere.
A conservative commentator scoffs at the populist rhetoric accusing Republicans of extravagance. He notes debt reductions of six billion five hundred million and annual government costs over two billion, arguing the calamity cries echo past Populist excesses.
Mrs Anna Porch served as a record caller on Tuesday, coordinating notes and attendance for the event.
Mrs. J. T. Monnig was summoned to Neola this week due to the grave illness of her sister who is slowly recovering. Several horse races are being staged in the near future across the area.
Mrs. Anna Forsythe has been named administratrix of the estate of her mother, the late Mrs. Helen Dockstader, in probate records.
Misses Babe and Edith Bonney of Greenfield visited the city last week to attend the funeral services for their longtime friend, Mrs. Helen Dockstader, who had passed away recently.
Henry E Hollin of Atlantic, a longtime resident and county politician, was a business visitor in Anita last week and paid a courtesy call at the Record office.
Mrs. C. O. Gipple was severely injured recently after a fall down stairs. She did not suffer broken bones but sustained numerous bruises to her body and limbs.
Mr and Mrs Henry Carlson longtime Anita residents have moved from Albuquerque New Mexico where they lived for several years to the Tadmore Apartments 107 Los Angeles California for the winter staying at 260 South Mariposa.
Mayor J T Monnig and Mrs Monnig with children are on a summer vacation visiting relatives and friends in Neola Iowa St Louis Missouri and Chicago. They travel as a local Rock Island station agent and family.
Floyd Gissib trades his 120acre Lincoln township farm to E G Allanson in exchange for the Allanson 160acre farm. Gissib pays the difference and takes possession March 1st. The Allanson farm is described as one of the best and most improved in eastern Cass county.
A baby girl was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. J. Parkins. Mrs. A. J. Nelson visited the Record office Tuesday. Mrs. C. A. Caldwell and her mother, Mrs. P. F. Anderson of Audubon, stayed with the C. O. Gipple household last week. Dr. C. H. Johnson returned from a pleasant vacation in northeast Iowa. Mrs. Mary Exline, visiting Anita with her daughter Mrs. Geo. Biggs, has returned to Council Bluffs. Eva Holmes of Wichita and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holmes of Omaha visited local families.
Fred H Bell and his wife who have lived on the Barney Coffing farm north of Anita for two years will move this week to Winterset where Bell will work in a pantorium.
Mrs. Wm. Atwood, after weeks of serious illness, is reported somewhat improved. She receives attentive care from experienced nurses Mrs. Ollie Thornburg and Miss Sarah Horton.
Mrs Ella Woods of Chattanooga Tennessee spent the week in Anita with her sisters Mrs Anna Porch and Mrs Chas Ragan. She left Monday for Hugo Colorado to visit another sister and then will go to Denver for a brief stay.
Mrs. C. O. Z. Club members gathered at her East Main Street home for a bountiful one o'clock dinner. Guest of honor was Mrs. Thos. Stephenson of Tulsa Oklahoma, a former club member.
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