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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
1
An analysis emphasizes the value of newspaper advertising for rural merchants. It notes Chicago department store mail catalogs reaching Anita, praising advertising as an investment that supports local business. Merchants are urged to spend 25 to 500 dollars yearly to keep circulation home and grow community prosperity.
Opinion argues that some states where woman suffrage is legal could benefit from a universal political kindergarten. It criticizes the Democratic party as blind to any benefit for the people.
The notice questions if trainmen have fully understood the Adamson act and the proposed changes. It discusses awareness of a "joker" in the law and its potential implications for railway labor.
A political call urges Republicans to distance themselves from what it labels poisoned progressives and Democrats that have been whitewashed, conveying a sharp partisan critique. The statement frames the affiliations as harmful and urges alignment with conservative values.
The writer urges a pragmatic view of ethics, suggesting occasional fugitive behavior may feel more satisfying than lawful confinement when the risk of being caught is low.
The Omaha Bee editorial rails at enforcing a dollar per pound penalty for wife beating, suggesting broad acceptance would shelter those who dominate or abuse. The tone argues against lax morality and highlights the social risk of such policy.
The quote argues that if any remnant of the true Republican party remains in Iowa it should distinguish itself by remaining steadfast in sincerity faithfulness and loyalty. It emphasizes sticking to established principles and resisting changes or factional shifts.
A fresh group of feeders plans to assemble around the Democratic pie counter, signaling an organized effort to influence the cake division in party proceedings.
A reader argues that supporting Republican principles requires less effort than offering apologies for Democratic positions. The text endorses Woodrow Wilson as President for another four years, reflecting a partisan stance about the era's political leadership.
Report notes Adam contemplates hopeful plans despite persistent challenges and limited resources, suggesting perseverance amid uncertainty. The piece frames resilience as a steady personal choice rather than a dramatic event.
The paper notes the Adamson law did not raise trainmen pay yet helped keep Wooden Wilson in the White House for four more years. A Keokuk county case sees a woman win against the Singmaster estate claiming paternity. the jury verdict favors the woman and the attorney's fee is revealed as eighty five thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars, but the woman's final settlement is not public.
The piece laments the death of Clifford Thorne and uses his passing to critique so called progressive ideas. It accuses adherents of the Progressive party of attempting to steer Republican conventions and platforms, warning such influence has no place in Republican proceedings.
The Record praises Anita and the town’s broad interests while criticizing harsh business tactics. It hopes for steady growth in 1917 and urges a clear, fair approach to ensure progress, promising its best effort to cover the year’s contests and topics of general and special interest.
The article mocks preachers and bishops who oppose Governor Harding’s two year stance. It argues most opponents misread Iowa politics and calls for unity behind Harding’s saloon policy despite protest from prohibitionists and church figures.
Both the just and the unjust have been compelled to stand and walk over unusually slippery places during the past week, and the patience and composure of each have been put to the extreme test.
In Elgin Iowa three men are said to fix butter prices for the entire community. By contrast in another Iowa town two or three merchants allegedly fix prices for all farm products and harm farmers. The text laments merchant combines among small towns and their effect on commodities.
Town residents ponder rumors about a matrimonial microbe affecting prices and whether public figures like Billy Sunday or Governor Harding influence costs. A public notice hints at Villa’s capture news, prompting calls to 227 for updates on the dead or alive status.
The hard roads supporters refuse to quit after two campaigns and plan to push the issue in the legislative session despite a huge defeat in the November election.
The piece skewers local and state political chair-warmers who seek salary raises to fund a lavish political procession. It argues public servants desire big pay for duties of little importance and suggests resignations so others may starve on smaller salaries.
Ed L Newton journeys to Des Moines to join the thirty seventh General Assembly and participate in the Capitol caucus for speaker and house officers. The Cass county representative is praised for faithful representation and integrity as he anticipates serving in Des Moines.
Despite heavy snow the festive road-house keeps running, moving swiftly and returning within the same day. The piece highlights the venue’s surprising mobility and reliability amid winter conditions.
The Des Moines Register shifts stance toward hard roads with a vigorous campaign led by The Greater Town Association to push the legislature. Local notes report personal visits, a car purchase by Hotel Victoria proprietor C Ross Wiley, a gold ring for Abe Biggs after leaving the Cass county Board of Supervisors, and a birth and death notice for a Dr. J W Macklin family in Anita Des Moines and Atlantic.
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