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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
1
A columnist attacks the League of Nations without the United States, praises Governor elect Kendall, and warns against nonpartisan movements in North Dakota and Iowa. He predicts house cleaning, urges tariff action to aid farmers, and notes moonshining profits amid political caution. The piece reflects pre election sentiment and protectionist themes.
The article argues that American farm products will struggle to reach decent prices as long as foreign farm goods enter without duties. It emphasizes direct competition between domestic and foreign producers and criticizes free entry as harming U S farmers.
A reflective opinion piece laments the value of newspapers amid turmoil and uncertainty, noting their lack of fixed political opinions and solitude in a changing world.
The Dubuque Times Journal argues that if national administration continues for four more years the average American may barely keep his last job.
The real obstacle in passing a tariff by the current Congress is the ill house occupant whose political principles clash with protecting American industries and interests.
The public appears to have little time for long tales of misfortune, preferring shorter, more concise anecdotes over extended narratives.
The report praises improvement by women voters in 1920 compared with 1916 and asserts that sowing genuine Republican principles in the solid south will yield substantial and lasting results.
The piece cites a 17 million dollar shortfall in the postal department as an achievement of the current Democratic administration.
A writer denounces claims that Democratic votes in 1920 were bought with Republican funds, arguing the assertion is unfair, unjust, and contrary to truth while noting the focus on U S movements.
The text notes Wilsonism as nearly forming a tyranny but the populace rose up, overthrowing one man power and government, and restoring collective leadership.
Clara Smith claims a gun discharged without her pulling the trigger, injuring a man who wronged her over ten years. A Milwaukee official asks Congress to modify the federal prohibitory law to allow sale of beer and light wines.
The American people voiced a strong judgment that the nation is unsafe under what are described as destructive democracy policies. The sentiment is presented as a global verdict, reaching even remote regions of the earth.
The Cumberland Enterprise endorses Congressman Wm. R. Green praising his work in Washington D C and urges readers to offer him goodwill and fellowship. The brief editorial signals strong backing for his efforts at the national level.
The statement argues that Democratic Free Trade hurts American farmers and claims the coming Republican administration will promptly correct the policy. It frames foreign competition, notably Argentina, as profiting at farmers’ expense under current laws.
The national election result shows women are entitled to and should be invited into Republican party councils. An intelligent, quiet woman’s judgment is often more valuable than a noisy man’s judgment.
Official results place Warren G. Harding ahead of Cox in Ohio by 401 995 votes with Rev Aaron S Wattins also in Ohio on the Prohibition ticket gaining 294 statewide. The outcome is cited as evidence against a strong demand for a third party in the state.
Governor-elect N E Kendall asks the legislature to trim costs by eliminating unnecessary secretaries and clerks in the Senate and House. He pledges to hold appropriations to a dollar of value and to demand efficiency, receiving broad support from the Albia Republican.
A note expresses hope that the distribution of aid proceeds with minimal drama and public agitation, preferring orderly handling over noisy contention.
The Dubuque Times-Journal notes that while the nation is reproached by alien spirits for selfishness, America is reportedly doing more to feed and clothe Europe’s suffering than all European powers combined.
The passage condemns profiteering in cities and towns across the country and asserts that news of general price cuts for living necessities has not reached the profiteering class despite public demand.
The piece argues farm products are dumped on the market below production cost and asks why the administration favors other loss-making industries while warning that a farmer strike could impact the world balance. It emphasizes the potential consequences of agricultural distress on global markets.
A Des Moines Capital editorial argues small pocket coins are seldom useful for wealth, but regularly saved in a bank grows into a healthy yearly sum, noting that breaking larger coins for wants wastes money and leaves little for a family ledger.
A historical political charge outlines wartime overspending by the administration. It cites sums for airplanes artillery gas shells and horses, plus purchases from the Solid South including 52 million bales of cotton rotting in mire city, arguing these expenditures explain high taxes and promising further disclosures.
The article argues for an upward tariff revision, signaling policy shift and potential impact on trade. It highlights arguments for protecting domestic industries and reducing imports while noting possible consumer costs and international reaction.
The remarks hint at Governor Cox's potential stance on being chosen as the Democratic nominee in 1924. The wording suggests a need for a decisive position and signals political maneuvering within the party.
The piece notes Iowa's General Assembly missteps on printing costs and advocates reestablishing the state printer and binder offices. It comments on slow clover-hulling due to snow, Lafe Morrison's loafing, Christmas weather with ice and frost, icy sidewalks, and an unofficial weather prognosticator predicting a nonopen winter despite signs of winter openness.
Harvey's Weekly reports Curtis of Kansas may introduce a bill to force presidential resignation on disability after March. It notes constitutional vagueness, proposes Congress initiated inquiry, cites Wilson's illness and travel to Paris, and argues for legal safeguards against future executive overreach.
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