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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
4
The Anita Record is the official paper of Cass County Iowa published weekly on Thursdays. It lists subscription information and the posting details including mail matter classification and a December 25 1924 date.
The item blasts road hog behavior and urges every voter to enroll in a two year term school of political instruction. It critiques debtors who pay nothing, notes prohibition enforcement funding, and references England and Egypt in a period tone. It mentions La Follette and Davis and comments on public affairs and civic duty.
Article debates forming a genuine Republican bloc for a two year period from March 4 in Washington. It argues bloc leaders were dispersed by the November 4 vote and suggests a unified GOP effort under administration leadership could advance promised measures.
Southern Democrats demand more than revenue tariff as campaigns recede. The article notes a shift as the South clamors for congressional action to protect many regional industries amid ongoing debates over free trade.
Editorial comments critique farm journals for praising Republican legislation before an election. Authors argue that genuine relief for farmers would require legislative action by the Republican party, citing recent cyclone and landslide events as context.
The Republican party claims overwhelming support after the general election and calls on lawmakers to enact every measure benefiting the American farmer. It insists pre election pledges be fulfilled at one hundred percent, as the sole acceptable standard.
The text notes Cene Debs is in excellent trim for his planned attack on the Republican party, the Republican administration, and the U S Constitution. It suggests that clipping these birds' wings offers little real damage for a short time.
The article lauds national Republican leaders for acting decisively to expose and hinder those within the party who oppose Republican legislation and seek to weaken the administration. It upholds the effort as proper and timely.
The late election in West Virginia favored Protection over Free Trade. Voters backed the policy of looking after American interests first to improve the nation’s ability to aid others. The piece denies isolation and urges continued home support to light the world.
A terse editorial urges readers to absorb everyday political knowledge to avoid dependence on four year school instruction and political rhetoric. It criticizes self serving representatives and warns that voters may act on election day 1924 as a corrective to established patterns.
The text argues that blockade tactics threaten the November election and the full term of the new congress. It asserts blocs have produced wrecks rather than safeguarding public welfare and calls for measures benefiting the country and people.
A satirical column mocks British policy toward Egypt and Iowa politics. It ridicules Brookhart and La Follette while linking Dawes Roosevelt comparisons and Gompers labor actions to the recent election. The piece lampoons party splits and the Arkansas editor's cartoonish description of a labor victory.
The text advocates keeping home fires burning as a Republican policy and defends protection as raising costs briefly but expanding markets for farm and factory products, arguing nationwide prosperity follows farm and factory growth.
In a note on political strategy the text suggests Brookhart may challenge Cummins in 1926. It warns that if Brookhart continues his public campaign and faces the voters again, political opposition will intensify and a thorough campaign to nominate him could be required.
A fragmented note discusses sixty five thousand Republican voters who did not vote in November. It questions or laments missed opportunities tied to Brookhart and Vish and the electorate’s choice affecting outcomes.
A 1809 Northampton Gazette item notes Calvin Coolidge as a frequent visitor in a drug store where Republican talks sparked local campaigns. The piece quotes T C Spalding predicting Coolidge would become president, a prophecy said to have come true after Coolidge’s ascent to the nation’s highest office.
In a plainly stated editorial stance the Philadelphia Ledger rejects the proposed mogpgga framework and rebukes the related initiative. The piece emphasizes opposition to the plan and calls for an alternative approach aligned with public interest.
W H Bilderback Minnesota agent for Bailor Cultivator Company sends a Christmas card and check to an old friend Sherm. He plans a Winnipeg flight for an extended business trip and sends greetings to Anita and nearby towns.
The Friday morning high school program presented a one act play set in The Green Circle editorial rooms. Cast included Ad Items Mildred King Local News Dorothy Weise Jokes Norma Musick Editor Lillian Scholl Office boy Alain Peterson. The performance was well acted and one reporter joked Garnet Pray was late due to a sign reading Schoo Ahead Slow Down.
Judge James Dowell ordered a twenty five percent payment of funds for Iowa State Bank depositors in Atlantic two weeks ago. Cass county funds of 18 183.66 were paid as a preferred claim to Treasurer Jesse N. Jones, while checks for the remaining depositors were mailed for twenty five percent of their claims.
In Anita last Thursday evening the girls beat Stuart 30 to 16, showing strong teamwork and speed. The boys lost 14 to 15 after a tight see saw finish with Stuart holding the final one point lead.
The High School Christmas program featured carols, Bible readings by Louise Trupoul, and acts by students including Stanley Chinn, Dorothy Dinsmore, Kenneth Woodk, and Freshmen participants. Santa distributed gifts, with Olin Bissell receiving the largest animal cracker package and James Osen the smallest handkerchief. Dr. C. E. Harry, Board president, spoke as attendees admired the festivities.
Miss Anna M. Burg died December 3 after a 22 day illness from pneumonia at her mother Mrs John Burg’s home in Greenfield Iowa. She was 33 years eight months nine days old. Funeral services were held December 16 at 9:30 a.m. at St John’s Cathedral with high mass conducted by Rev Father Manihsae, interment in the Catholic cemetery north of Bridgewater.
Miss Clara Karns and teachers from district No. 4 Lincoln township produced a Christmas program Friday afternoon. Students performed with school decor for the occasion and Old Santa drew crowds with a cheerful greeting.
A letter from Dana B of Ward Kansas City Missouri dated December 26 1924 encloses a two dollar fund check for the old home paper. The writer sends Christmas wishes and New Year greetings and asks the recipient to pass regards to friends and add a few trimmings to the Christmas turkey.
A pep contest among four grades at Stuart High School decided the pep leaders for the Stuart-Unit game. Judges Sgt Gaock and Miss Crissie Hohn presided as juniors listened to a St Anita game, freshmen performed How Hank Gets, seniors A Sample Game, sophomores Santa Claus gave bows and pep caps. The Sophomores won due to generosity and thoughtfulness.
Charles Buckner of Bridgewater was arrested Monday and jailed on wife desertion charges. Indicted by the grand jury in the November term. Buckner has a wife and three children and recent work in Kansas and Colorado. He returned home a week ago, surrendered, and admitted helping with family washing before taking a train to Greenfield. Adair County Prep Press. The Christmas turkey was a rare bird in this immediate vicinity.
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