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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
4
The document records the Anita Cass County Iowa newspaper masthead noting editor publisher SHERM F MYERS and that the paper is an official Cass County and Anita town publication. It shows mailing details with second class matter January 2 1913 and price information 2.00 1.00 2.75.
The article predicts that gasoline taxes may rise enough to cost consumers as much as crude oil itself. It notes French sentiment supporting Sacco and Vanzetti and a possible relocation of the American Legion meeting to a more welcoming country. It also critiques a beauty contest entry standard amid harsh comments on contestants.
The text argues police officers deserve display in a world hall of fame for rounding up foreign bomb manufacturers and throwers, excluding many dead ducks unfit for the standard of proficiency and excellence.
A quoted local statement argues that while a few individuals are described as gluttons none have been or will be Presidents. The speaker claims personal acquaintance with these figures and contrasts them with U S presidents.
Congressman Wm. R. Green of this district will travel to Rapid City South Dakota to discuss tax revision with President Coolidge. Green serves as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
The article condemns Emma Goldman and other radicals as outlaw subjects to harsh treatment, arguing they should be expelled or punished. It also notes Sacco and Vanzetti facing extreme penalties despite ongoing appeals, portraying a climate of stern government justice and public sentiment against anarchists.
Virgil D. Foy and wife of Griswold visit Anita and relatives. Sunday School music notes and solo by A B Stone with Lyle Hayter at piano. Mrs Louise Ragan hosts W P G Club at Rose Hill. Frankie Mae Bontrager visits from Atlantic with grandparents. Anita church school workers prepare for new term. Mrs June Karns Reynolds visits from Kansas City. Lyman W Stone and wife visit from Springfield touring Colorado. Lee Crane injures ribs in hay mow fall. Earl Bell auto crash near Wiota injures a passenger. C E Parker travels with Camp Fire Girl to join nine day outing at The Ledges. Attorney E S Holton and wife plan east coast auto trip. Dora Maxwell named Vice-Chairman of London for President Committee. Wm Pilmer visits from Mount Vernon with Anita relatives. Local social opinions comment airs. Des Moines case to be sent to school for education.
Hon Harry Green of Avoca visited Anita on Thursday. Mr and Mrs J A Cosh host this week Mr and Mrs F Howe of Tulsa Oklahoma. Robert Butler and his bride honeymoon in Otis Colorado at Rex Howletts home Anita residents. They travel by auto with many stops planned.
Attorney E. S. Holton was in Atlantic on Friday tending to legal matters. He met with clients and prepared documents for ongoing cases at a local firm.
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