Local items note moves and weather in January 1924
Ira E. Bowen clears title to the Record through January 1 1925. Levi M. Walker visits the Record office. Belle Dougherty and Grace spend time in Des Moines with relatives. Water pipes freeze due to weather shift. L C Campbell welcomes a baby boy. Farmers plan year end moves in the mild spell. Lee Peterson and wife visit from Clarion. Anita Produce ships a carload of live poultry to New York with D R Donohoe. Edna Carey, Anita Public School teacher, home recovering from tonsillitis.
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Anita Produce Company
New York
D. R. Donohoe
Lincoln township man renews home paper subscription
Harry C. Highley of Lincoln township sent a renewal to the editor, extending the home paper subscription to January 1, 1925.
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Harry C. Highley
Lincoln Township
Elmer McElroy Returns From Nebraska Holiday Visit
Elmer McElroy and his wife returned Tuesday evening after spending Christmas and the holiday week with relatives and friends at Wilbur Nebraska.
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Elmer McElroy
Wilbur
Nebraska
Bill Kelley Threat to Slay Editor Foiled by Talk
Bill Kelley called at the Record office Friday with intent to slay the editor over an imagined grievance, but the editor talked him out of the plan.
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Bill” Kelley
Christmas Cantata at Congregational Church Delighted Audience
The Christmas Cantata at the Congregational Church was a complete success led by Mrs Dr Sheeler with assistance from Miss LaVerne Bontrager.
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Congregational Church
Dr. Sheeler
LaVerne Bontrager
Ladies Aid Society Holds All Day Meeting at Mrs Weise
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church met with Mrs Hugo Weise for an all day session. Members contributed to a bountiful dinner that was greatly enjoyed.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Hugo Weise
Salesman Nelse Johnson Joins Hippee States Auto
Nelse Johnson has engaged his services for 1924 with the Hippee States Auto Supply Company of Des Moines and begun duties this week. He will cover territory that allows more home time than last year and will receive a higher salary.
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Nelse Johnson
Hippee- States Auto Supply Company
Des Moines
What Our Subscribers Think of The News-Telegraph
The Atlantic Daily News-Telegraph features reader opinions on The Anita Record and mocks civic leaders while noting cold New Year Eve weather and the nation’s muddled state. A remark about the long wait for an old maid’s social opportunities hints at four more years.
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The
Atlantic Daily News-Telegraph
News-Telegraph
Brookhart Votes Across Party Lines on Key Senate Seat
Lafe Young reports from Des Moines Capital that Senator Brookhart, elected as a Republican, voted for Democrat Smith of South Carolina over Republican Cummins for the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee chair. The action splits Iowa Republicans and raises questions about party loyalty and qualifications for a major post. Further developments will show if a Republican vote will hand a top committee chair to a southern Democrat lacking qualifications.
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Cummings
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Brookhart
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Senator Brookhart
Senator Cummins
Cummins
Iowa
Congress
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Senate
Smith
Madrid
Interstate Commerce Committee
Center Point Independent
Brookhart's role split with his party sparks Iowa debate
Editorials across several papers attack Senator Brookhart for opposing Senator Cummins and for using the Republican label as a lever to seek power. Critics accuse him of damaging farming and financial interests, and call for a strong, genuine Republican candidate to challenge him.
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Brookhart
Iowa
Adair News
Pocorn
Gift of the People
Estherville
Iowa Republicans hold meeting on Brookhart challenger
In Des Moines leaders discussed a candidate to oppose Brookhart for re election with E R Moore Cedar Rapids and Henry Wallace among those named. Attendees included B B Burnquist chair and Senator A B Cummins as discussions continued through the noon hour.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Brookhart
E. R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Henry Wallace
Agriculture
Coolidge
B. B. Burnquist
Republican State Committee
A. B. Cummins
Great Minds Seem to Differ on Credit Policy
In the Mt. Vernon Hawk-Eye commentary senator elect Magnus Johnson from Minnesota again shocks observers by declaring that farmers do not need more credit. The piece contrasts Johnson, a soil farmer, with Brookhart, described as a lawyer and real estate promoter, noting differing political stances within the same faction.
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Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Brookhart
Johnson
Senator Brookhart
Mt. Vernon
Republicans On Guard In Iowa Forum Commentary
A political column argues Republicans must stay vigilant to aid the party and country. It mocks La Follette Brookhart factions and jokes about a bootlegger fined lightly, noting Iowa remains largely Republican except Brookhart and satirically recalling Adam and Eve lodge tales.
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Adam
Troublesome Machinery and Two-Told Town Sourness
A noisy piece of machinery keeps knocking and needs repair. A local man who criticizes his town must reflect and seek a remedy for his discontent.
Cut the cloth to fit a World War relief fund
The article criticizes lavish government spending on commissions and investigating committees and urges diverting funds to a World War Boy fund. It accuses the Iowa legislature in special session of acting as a political information bureau and a school of instruction for the public.
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United States
Iowa
Bureau of Political Information
Christmas Dinner Hosts and Subscriptions Noted by Courier
The West Des Moines Courier records a polite Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Mallory for relatives. It also notes Chris Birk phoned on Saturday and extended his home paper subscription to January 1 1925.
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West Des Moines Courier
John Mallory
Chris Birk
Local Happenings From Anita and Belle Plaine
John Bear of Belle Plaine Iowa is spending the week in Anita. Nelse Johnson visited the Record office Saturday morning. Joe Dourherty a former Anita boy is spending the holiday week in Anita. Miss Florence Smith has returned from a visit with friends in Nahin. Frank Roberts and son were among the Record callers Saturday. Mrs Frank Bontrager remains confined at home with bronchial trouble.
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John Bear
Belle Plaine, Iowa
Anita
Nelse Johnson
Record Office
Joe Dourherty
Anita Boy
Florence Smith
Nahin
Frank Roberts and Son
Frank Bontrager
Reed Family Visiting Omaha With Son in Tow
W S Reed and his wife visited Omaha to spend a few days with their son Wm Reed Jr and his family. F A Black Standard Oil resident manager renewed his subscription to the home paper during the stay.
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W. S. Reed and
Omaha
Wm. Reed, Jr
F. A. Black
Standard Oil Company
Lawyer Practice in All Courts Specializing Estates
Lawyer advertises practice in all courts with focus on land titles and settlement of estates.
Lost Dog Peg Missing Two Year Old Brindle Female
One female brindle dog, two years old, answers to the name Peg. Has collar with initials W. T. R. If found, contact the number 11.
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Peg
Mozart Club Session Delights Guests Over Holidays
The Mozart Club met Saturday at Miss Wenonah Forshay’s home for a pleasant session. Guests Neva Strates Madeline Reynolds Donna Vportees and Maudie Walker returned from college to spend the holidays with relatives and friends.
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Mozart Club
Sesson
Wenonah Forshay
Christines
Neva S* Rates
Madeline Reynolds
Donna Vportees
Maudie Walker
Frien
Methodist Church Notes Weekly Worship and Prayer Week
Nine teen dollars were given for rebuilding Japan at the Methodist Church service on Sunday. The week of prayer runs January 6 to 13. A new member joined the church as part of the Lord's people. Wednesday prayer meeting continues. Epworth League led last Sunday evening services and did well.
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Japan
M. E
Epworth League
Local School and Community News From Ames Area
Lester Heckman returns to school duties in Ames College while Neva Turner Alene Weatherby and Ruth Wahlert resume high school. S. W. Metheny aided by others after a snowbank delay on rural route. Sunshine Club held annual oyster supper at Wahlert home with Jazz Orchestra provides music.
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Lester Heckman
Ames College
Neva Turner
Alene Weatherby
Ruth Wahlert
Sunshine Club
Wm. Wahlert
Anita
Trial for August Damnow in Treymor bank embezzlement case
August Damnow former head of the Bank at Treymor Ina which recently closed its doors faces embezzlement charges this week at Council Bluffs.
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August Damnow
Treymor
Ina
Council Bluffs
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J. D. Peterson
H. C. Bangham
Edna Carey
Corps of
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Knoxville Journal
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Lodge
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People’s Meat Market
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Lee
Mozart Girlies
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Wm. McCosh
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