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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
1
A compilation of Iowa and national political notes from Des Moines and neighboring voices. Warnings on bonuses and tax ideas mix with tariff praise, railroad safety bills, and reflections on A. L. Hager’s public service.
The piece questions future arrivals from foreign governments who would advise the United States on governance. It also notes several condemned murderers in Iowa receiving time extensions instead of punishment.
In November exports from the United States reached 883 million dollars, 90 million more than November 102, as the Tariff law is described as paralyzing foreign trade by Lewisburg Pa Saturday News.
A humorous remark notes King Solomon’s ability to live harmoniously with hundreds of spouses and companions, contrasting the ease of his balance with the difficulty of managing a single partner today.
The piece argues U S dependence on foreign shipowners who carry over sixty percent of exports and charge fees. It urges crediting American accounts to save the surplus and reduce reliance on others who do not value Uncle Sam or the United States.
The piece argues that after three years the League of Nations is an admitted failure. It notes that supporters of U S membership now advocate American intervention in Europe to achieve aims the League supposedly would. It questions how America could enforce behavior when great powers fail to manage their smaller neighbors.
Mrs. John Given widow of a former Rock Island railway superintendent died last week at her Des Moines home aged eighty four.
The tail end of a blizzard passes over prompting reminders to check chimneys. Fire risk rises this season and earlier notes about a defective chimney are recalled. A man who rushed outside after hearing a supposed baby cry found only a tom and tabby. he reacted by throwing stove wood in a moment of anger.
Signs point to the Gilly-goat season opening soon with Clare Carey entering the open market for a pew and fresh brand of choice meat. The Record editor has placed an order for a hind quarter, confident of quality.
Residents wake to frozen water systems from basement to top floor impacting churchgoers. The disruption reduces appetite for attending services that day due to cold and plumbing issues.
Benjamin F Sisler born May 10 1838 in Alexander Pennsylvania died January 31 1923 at his home in Anita Cass County Iowa aged 84 years 8 months 21 days after a brief illness. Survived by widow Susie Keister and ten of twelve children Will E F Sisler Ida Muntendam Frank L Sisler Myrtle Steinmetz Charles Sisler Alla Bowen Carrie Galvin Fannie McDermott Walter Sisler Grace Taylor with 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Friday February 2 1923 at M E Church Anita conducted by Rev C H Miller and Rev Alva Jacobs with interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Grateful thanks expressed to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness of husband and father and for the last tribute of respect. Thanks to quartet for hymns and to friends for floral offerings. Mrs B F Sisler and children note Box Social at Miss Helen Black's school raised 73.00 with a fine program by the scholars.
Willard Burdick James died Sunday morning February 4 1923 at his Anita Iowa home at 76. He was born February 2 1847 in Exeter Rhode Island youngest of ten and married Hannah Sherman in 1867. After her death he married Eva Towne in 1876. three children Georgia Lewis Arthur C. survive plus thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. He worked as a salesman and farmer, wrote poems and sermons, and his funeral sermon was prepared long before his death. Funeral at M E Church conducted by Rev. Alva Jacobs with interment Evergreen Cemetery.
The Vogue in Atlantic announces a final clearance on coats with all stock at $11.75, including fur trim and silk lining. The sale features ladies coats in Normandy Bolivia Suedene and Velour with sizes and colors, aiming to attract Anita and vicinity shoppers.
After a jury was secured and multiple witnesses examined, Bud McCarthy the railroader settled his lawsuit against his aunt Mrs. Anna Malone of Atlantic for 150 dollars plus costs. McCarthy claimed regular payments from the late William Malone and continued payments from his widow. Malone denied owed sums and cited profitable real estate deals. McCarthy sought 1800 dollars, while higher postal figures are noted in reference to Post Office Department expenditures and New York City Lane post office business.
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