Iowa Campaign Chatter Circulates Amid Tax and Liquor Debates
A selection of editorials from Sioux City Journal and others discuss the 1920s political arena. Observers question Harding’s defeat prospects while debating single tax incentives and gold rewards for strong arguments. Farmers resist bond driven road funding without tax hikes, saloon issues loom, and Cass county towns highlight Meredith’s stance and campaign scrutiny.
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Iowa
Citheen
Harding
Sioux City Journal
Marion Register
General Assembly
Cedar Rapids
Meredith
Republican
Hardin
Cass County
Fort Ass
Ordinance Sets Sidewalk Grades on Anita Streets Iowa
Ordinance 48 establishes sidewalk grades along Main Street south side starting west from Pose Tab Avenue Anita Iowa with specified reference points and elevations. It defines points 0 to 950 feet west of Rose Hill Avenue and notes descent below datum at multiple lot corners and intersections. Added to Anita town limits is an extension measuring seven feet.
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Main
Pose Tab
Anita
Down
Sae
Ata Point
Flees Bis Ave
Muec
Ld Th
Asave Dututn
Eee Die Ao Nue
Dati
Ata Point Son
Biase Hll Avenue
Rose Hind Avenue
Rose Hill Avenue
Trown
Anita Iowa approves street grade ordinance changes
The council adopts new sidewalk grades for Locust Street and adjacent areas in Anita Iowa establishing exact elevations at key corners and intersections. A bench mark at Brown's Addition is noted and the ordinance authorizes enforcement of general grade rules. Mayor Homer Werikham signs, city clerk Wet. Wilson attests. Printed in the Anita Herald. McDermett recovering from a prior injury.
Appointment of Administrator for Ellen Johnson Estate
In Cass County Iowa probate court the administrator of Ellen Johnsons estate is named Ald Lashes Forshay as Administrator. Creditors are requested to settle debts and claimants to present their claims by a specified date. The notice preserves the procedural details for the estate probate.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Cass County
Ben Johnson
Ciss County
Adi
Sid
B.D. Forshay
Witmere
Elis Stornes
Card of Thanks from W H Bosley
Card of thanks from W H Bosley expressing gratitude to the Masons old Fellows and Eastern Star Lodge of Anita the Rebekah Lodge of Atlantic lodge brothers friends and neighbors who sent flowers delicacies and financial help during illness.
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Masons
Old Fellows and
Eastern Star Lodge
Anita
Rebekah Iodge
Atlantic
Laura Vanettie Harvey Cochran Rites Held In Exira
Laura Vanettie Harvey Cochran born near Mooresville Indiana July 22 1868 moved to Exira Iowa at thirteen married William Cochran March 1 1887 at Exira had seven children and survived by relatives. She died August 24 in Waterloo Iowa at 48. Funeral at Congregational Church Exira with Rev H J Wilkens sermon from Revelation 7 9 17. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
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Laura Vanettie Harvey
Mooresville
Indiana
Exira
Iown
Wm. Cochran
J. B. Harris
Nellie Winder
Archie
Ruth Schwenneker
Arlie
Ralph
Merle
Leo
Waterloo
Towa
California
Wyman Harvey
Extra
Arthur Harvey
Duluth
Minnesota
Congregational
H. J. Wilkens
Evergreen Cemetery
Auto Victim Jay Chapman Dies After Wreck
Jay Chapman age nineteen and his wife were injured victims in a car crash near Greenfield on Sunday morning. Chapman died from mouth and nose hemorrhages while his companion escaped with minor injuries as the Fordorcar flipped two or three times. The car was said to be traveling at high speed. one wheel broke and the top and windshield were damaged.
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Jay Chapman
Sonef Chas
Chapman
Greenfeld
Was Lilly
Greenfield
Chiapanano
Chiaparn
Chaplain
Ladies Maude and Addie William Son Visit Holton Kin
Misses Maude and Addie William son of Holton Kansas neices of the late J W Williamson and cousins of C T Winder spent last week in the city and vicinity as guests of relatives and friends. They proceeded to Wapello Town to stay a few weeks among relatives.
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Maude
Addie Williamson
Holton
Kansas
J. W. Williamson
C.T. Winder
Wapello
Quality horses and glass advertised by local firms
To sell or buy good work horses see us first with a stock on hand. Wilson Bros and partners host and visit lakes and northern Iowa. Ray Asay and family return from Colorado by auto. For first class window glass in any size go to 48-tr. McEvoy and Johnson.
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Ray Asay
Colorado
McEvoy & Johnson
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Sherm. F. Myers
Dayton Review
Anttalowa
Lowa
Brown
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Locust and
Sixth Streets
Lydny «& Shoanaker
Lyday & Shoanaker
Homer Werikham
Wilson
Anita Hhcorp
Tie
Mos
Dames
McDermett
Odie Tout
Ellen Johnson
W. H. Bosley
Jones
Wan. Re Spence
Mijorie
Lee WN. Nichols
Bakes
John S.ianter
Felor
Bows
Fesso
Cees Patner
Famias
Cass County Fair
Newton Fireworks
Chicago
New Jersey
Lil Kerslake
Canada
Farmer Kerslake
Teddy Brothers
Wrsm
M. O
Chas. E. Hoffman
Sec’y
PESTO
OEIC
Zeeuvefiouy
Zeouve Fiouk
THE
Anita City Bakery
Hugo Weise
Telephone Company
Greeley
Wilson Bros
J.H. Hill
Oscar Lindsblom
Mr. Kmarmer
E. S. Wolfer
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