Political combat and national policy in a busy year
The piece rails at Newberryism and League of Nations talk, defends capital punishment, urges honest elections and fair treatment of African American voters, praises Kansas Governor candidate Nate Kendall, and criticizes southern Democratic influence. It also reports local society notes, a Christmas Cantata call, and a highway accident in Anita with community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Election
National Congress
Meade Post No 50 G A R elects 1923 officers
At the regular annual meeting of Meade Post No 50 G A R officers were elected for 1923 Abe Biggs Post Commander Hamilton Campbell S M Commander Benj Wagner J W Commander Fred H Sears Adjutant Wm White Surgeon S C Turner Chaplain R W Calkins Officer of the Day D B Harrison Patriotic Instructor Bert Stauffer Officer of the Guard John Kelley Sergeant Major J S Hunter Q M Sergeant The attendance included J S Hunter Benj Wagner Hamilton Campbell Abe Biggs T C Winder Wm White S C Turner D B Harrison S F Cooper Bert rand Stauffer John C Kelley Absent were R W Calkins Fred H Sears W J Weston S H Wilson W O Anderson W C Trego George Deeming A D Bullock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade Post
Benj. Wagner
J. W
Fred H. Sears
W. J. Weston
Wm. White
S.C. Turner
R. W. Calkins
D. B. Harrison
Bert Stauffer
John ©. Kelley
J.S. Hunter
Q. M
Hamilton Campbell
Abe Biggs
T. C. Winder
C. Turner
S. F. Cooper
Bertrand Stauffer
John C. Kelley
W.J. Weston
S. H. Wilson
W. O. Anderson
W. C. Trego
George Deeming
A D. Bullock
Democratic Grumbles on 1924 Prospects and Relief Costs
The Pueblo Chieftain notes discontent with political futures and relief funding. It recalls public support for veterans and the wartime spirit, praising Iowa for its gratitude toward service members who helped push the nation forward.
Distinct Republican and Progressive Blocs Hinder Public Service
The text argues that the heart is not to blame for head mistakes and warns delays in promises regarding war debt. It notes a clear split between Republican and Progressive blocs in Congress that would block efforts to guard and serve the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Congress
Solid South
Local Business Notes and Market Update
Mrs Dollie Denning served as a record caller today. W C Nichols from Omaha visits Anita on business for a few days. Local merchants report unusually strong holiday patronage. Clare Carey sold fourteen head of stock to William Nimm Jr this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Denning
W.C. Nichols
Omaha
Anita
Clare Carey
Wm. Nimm, Jr
Anita High School concert and local sports results
The Anita High School schedule shows a December 21 22 concert at the Unique Theater with a Cantata A Festival of Happy Days performed by intermediate and harmony classes under Miss Bessie Bell. School sports note a 25 21 boys basketball practice win at Wiota, and a close loss for both teams at Cumberland 14 12 boys 14 6 girls 6. The column closes with Chas C Pugh reflecting on inflation and farm prices over thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Anita Public Schools
Audrey Allanson
Evangeline Ruggles
Marjorie Dean
Santa
Calvin Jewett
Elaine Smithers
John C Voorhees
Bessie Bell
Wiota
Cumberland
Chas. C. Pugh
Rural Tel Co Notice and State Highway Official Visit
All telephone rates are due and payable by January 1. F J Deeming, a state highway commission employee, spent Sunday in Anita with his family in southern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Tel. CO
F. J. Deeming
State Highway Comission
Iowa
Anita
California Congressman Scolds a Cheap Fan
Congressman McLafferty scolds a penny pincher in California who dodged admission to a football game by borrowing a boat. He crossed a river, waded through mud, ruined ten dollar pants, and got poison ivy while climbing the bank. He sneaked over a back fence to find no charge for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman McLafferty
California
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Uncle Sam
League of Nations
American
Kansas
Nate Kendall
United States Senate
America
Warren G. Harding
H. A. Delahoyde
Bert Scarlett
Wmn
Raymond Myers
Los Angeles
Bessie M. Bell
D.C. Reed
James Cooper
Corning
J. E. Stauffer
Pine Bluff
Wyoming
Robi. Scott
Alpha Nelson
Walter
James Jordan
Hubbard
Oregon
Wolfer
Harold Doephoe
Berea
Overmeyer
Iocal Institute
Geo. Scholl
Chris. Wobs
Methodist Church
C. Ex Poreh
On Earth
Lees Drug Store Atlantic
Jewelry
Brunswick and
Columbia Phonographs
Corona Typewriters
Eggers Bros. Jewelers and Phonograph Dealers
S. M
Union
Merry Christmas
Atlantic Jewelers
Kenilworth Studios
Des Moines
Daily Capital
Burkhart Bros
Prince Albert
Velvet
W.N. Andersen
John Atwood
Allene Bel
Jane Scholl
Dr. L . Johnson
I. E. Campbell
Campbell Block
Wagners Restaurant
M. E. Church
G. M. Adair
Citizens’ State Bank
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