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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
3
In Alabama a Black team driver returns home to find his wife agitated and learns of deaths in the Rogers family. He recounts past pallbearer roles for Asa Rogers’ wives Melissa Mandie and Sallie, then declares he will not accept more favors he cannot repay.
Felix Frankfurter of the Popular Government league ridiculed the claim that high living costs would fall. He warned the authorities, now saying prices will drop, but noted the burden has already fallen on the consumer.
In a bustling social setting, remarks on two women trigger attention. The lighter featured woman draws complaints for perceived aloofness while the darker companion is praised for fluency and ease in conversation. The exchange highlights social stereotypes in play.
A terse exchange at the Extremes meeting jests about danger and a fatality. The quip about a live wire contrasted with a dead one hints at risk and black humor among attendees.
Anita Drug Company advertises a new Christmas display at its store featuring a full line of toys and holiday goods for the family. The notice invites customers to call and see the display and sale items available.
The European Relief Council led by Herbert Hoover plans a 33 million dollar drive to aid 3.5 million European children this winter. Funds fund basic food and medical care with strict oversight to prevent waste and pauperization.
A five year old Vienna girl recovering from severe rickets after surgery at the American Convalescent Home shows improvement as she relearns to walk. The article notes rickets result from under nutrition and reports eight American relief groups joining to fund a European relief effort for a harsh winter, including the A R A and Red Cross along with other organizations.
A description of a Polish girl saved by American relief efforts and the broader European hunger crisis. Eight major American relief groups appeal for aid, including the American Relief Administration, American Red Cross, and Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, to aid afflicted children.
A joint appeal led by the European Relief Council requests 33 million dollars to avert disaster among 3.5 million hungry European children. Polish and Austrian cases show severe under nourishment and disease risk. 28 million is needed for food and 10 million for medical care. Funds support American Relief Administration, Joint Distribution Committee, and affiliated groups.
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