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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
A sardonic note questions eastern politics and the handling of last November's egg stock. The piece criticizes verbose rhetoric as potentially dangerous, hints at an eastern cold storage shark seeking to force high prices on the west next summer, and rhetorically asks about leadership and reverence.
The piece critiques franking privileges and free seed grafts while noting shifting border politics and free trade alarms. It laments Des Moines influence on Iowa House speakers, praises state officials for resignation precedents, and questions state fair funding and finances amid rising patronage.
The writer frames Christmas shopping as a tragedy and urges prompt legislative action on Iowa's fish and game commission. The text critiques governance and implies reform is needed within state wildlife oversight.
A Christmas present whiskey poisoned an Arkansas guardsman, ending in a funeral. The piece notes whiskey danger and cites Nebraska liquor license renewals as Omaha dealers foresee a statewide shift next May, choosing to quit amid a public will vote.
The Sioux City Journal notes a push to restore the circle on the official ballot amid broad demand. It highlights Ford factory wage issues with laid off workers losing twice as much as peers elsewhere, and jokes about religious leaders’ reactions to Harding’s Iowa gubernatorial win.
The piece mocks reforms by noting Mr. Pellett the state bee inspector resigned and urged abolition of the office and questions the Democratic platform on woman suffrage amid no state granting voting rights to women. It also quips that plain living is pointless as staples like corn bread and beans are labeled luxuries in current prices.
The passage humorously notes the \"middle man\" deserves fair treatment where he lives and reflects on the abundance of life. It wryly observes people struggle to rise in time for supper and the abundance of daily routine.
The article questions whether giving $10 gold pieces to his large workforce as a Christmas gesture signals a forthcoming rise in petroleum prices. It ties the action to expectations about John D. Rockefeller's business moves and the impact on energy costs.
During the week before Christmas Maryland express companies handled about 35 000 to 40 000 liquor packages daily. The shipments targeted dry states including Virginia West Virginia and the Carolinas.
Hadley suffers tonsillitis while F O Naylor remains at home in a worsening state. VF Dement remains seriously ill under Dr TP Ho Campbell and road nurses. A town farm owner contemplates moving if his hoarse sense permits. Pred Lee, a Henry Lee relative, injured after a bridge incident when struck by a plank. Mickey Farshay breaks both bones in his right arm and dislocates the wrist while skating. Nellie Woods falls between train cars near Anita and sustains minor injuries. F Donelson helps as Casey passengers assist.
A fragment argues the Adamson law as a political tool for the Democratic party and criticizes merchants and individuals for personal gain. It questions legislative focus, mentions Scot Hensber in Des Moines, and reflects on railroad interests and alleged irregularities at the session.
The piece mocks the foghorn carol of a lonesome jackass on Christmas Eve and criticizes Democratic economy as Uncle Sam’s purse shrinks. It notes district judges facing salary cuts from 38,500 to 38,000 and argues many would endure tighter living costs to balance the budget.
The article notes that the primary law failed to meet sponsor expectations and questions whether the training of soldiers returning from the border is worthwhile. It argues that no foreign power can dominate, mentions rising monkey prices, and notes a stubborn demand despite high upkeep costs.
The Record outlines a weekly Legislative Notes column during the January Des Moines session. It notes a clash between Washington administration and border troops on Mexican affairs and criticizes graft and price gouging while urging fair, economical state administration. It also cites editorials from the Arkansas Picayune on hard times and mentions patriotic rhetoric about prudent spending and frugality.
Representative Mann of Illinois, longtime Republican leader in the House, has angered colleagues by backing Democratic policies, sparking a revolt against his candidacy for Speaker in the next Congress. A split could help Champ Clark regain the speakership with a smaller Republican majority.
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