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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
A collection of opinions on the 1922 campaign, Irish peace, and U S politics. It mentions Mr Bryant, Senator Pitt, Judge Green, Debs, and Stillman Fatty Arbuckle cases with broad references to international issues, post office security, and prophesied political shifts.
The article lambasts Democratic editors for blaming the Republican administration for low farm prices, calling their stance either deliberate misrepresentation or utter ignorance.
The speaker urges women to wear wool garments including underwear long socks and regulation-length skirts to drive demand for U S wool products and raise prices, making wool growing a worthwhile investment.
The text argues that men guilty of law violations who face fines should show evidence of penitence as a basis for clemency. It cautions against pardoning the felon who pretends to be a martyr and persists in the same views despite denial.
The piece notes a rapid divorce court split of two great fortunes and hints at new distribution of wealth. It argues that divorces are easy for those who can pay. It predicts a unified farmers movement could force politicians to yield on many rights and privileges.
A Democratic newspaper hails Eugene V. Debs as pardoned and virtuous, calling the relief a vindication and praising the administration for redress of perceived disloyalty.
A man argues that patriotic effort grows when his work is appreciated. He notes it is hard to rally passion on an empty stomach and implies public support motivates stronger service to country.
The text argues that if other nations matched the United States in honesty sincerity and eagerness to disarm the conference would end soon and delegates return safely.
The Iowa political campaign aims to extend its reach across the state, with observers predicting involvement that reaches into township politics and local governance, portraying an unusually intense electoral season.
Critics argue that foreign conflicts exploit American production, noting that wartime demand feeds foreign and domestic interests at the expense of a generous American public, while the nation bears the burden of conflict.
Debs receives an ovation as Emma Goldman is boarded for home amid tears. Mrs. Over Burns ill. R A Suplee and wife visited Atlantic. Amelia King returns to the farm Marenst. December praised for her conduct. Uncle John C. Young confined with lagrippe. Mrs A B Smith of Atlantic visiting Anita area. M M Lowe of Wiota visits Anita. Ladies Union Club elects officers for the year: G M Chal president, W C Turner vice president, H Harrold treasurer, Tom Burns secretary.
The writer reflects on communal life during Christmas and praises a state's seventy five years of stability, suggesting residents can face the world confidently without regrets or apologies. The tone is reflective and patriotic.
The article notes publishers cannot print and sell newspapers for less than two dollars per year given current production costs, and in many cases even this price point leads to losses.
A jumble of editorial asides, retail ads, and local notices describes a semiannual Half-Price Clearance for coats and dresses at The Vozue Atlantic, with prices slashed by half. Nearby items cover family news, subscriptions, illness, travel, and community events from the Record, including deliveries to Omaha and Greenfield, and updates on residents and church activities.
A Masonic Temple collapsed during the night leaving a lone survivor found under the wreckage. He recalled what he had eaten for a late lunch, adding a grim note to a tragic incident.
Among the many Anita visitors in Atlantic Monday were Mrs. Dr. C. E Harry H. G. Stuart and wife Mrs J. C Calkins Mrs S. V. Jenkins Miss Dora McEfresh John Row and wife Lula Faga Bessie M Lowell W. K. Carey A. M Worthing B. C. Calkins and F. W. Stuger.
The Cass county Board of Supervisors met in regular session and elected Mike Metz of Wiota as Chairman by acclamation. On motion, The Atlantic News Telegraph The Griswod American and The Anita Record were named official newspapers for 1922.
Mrs Frank Evlen of Cumberland spent a few days in Anita this week with her mother and siblings at the Hotel Victoria. A new dwelling rises on Fordyce farm east of Wiota replacing a fire‑destroyed home. Anita ice buyers place orders with an Atlantic firm for next summer delivery with price and quality guaranteed. Miss Lydia Kuehn leaves Citizens Savings Bank and Forshay Insurance for a Parkersburg Iowa bank to begin new duties this week.
A Local writer questions gendered attire and notes breeches as practical wear for women of all ages. The piece contrasts love and a wetercam style approach, then shifts to Amos Shipman owning a bright bull pup with early signs of business savvy as shown by a deposit at the bank.
The note questions a $68000 cut on a car brand implying profiteering or losses. It argues readers pay $165 to $359 plus travel to Des Moines to view costly nude shows, while better, cheaper goods are available in Anita. The writer laments perceived poor judgment.
Sheriff Rebb and deputies seized liquor last June which the Des Moines hospitals receive as a vat of whiskey champagne wine and alcohol totaling 149 cases 22 cases and 18 drums containing 1700 gallons plus 6 barrels of whiskey and 10 cases of wine.
A Des Moines youth, a church pulpit occupant at Elk Horn, appears as defendant in a breach of promise suit filed by a local young woman seeking 9590000 as heart balm. The wedding set for October 17 is postponed as he dorces toward another relationship.
All Anita students at state institutions who came home for the holidays have returned to their school duties.
Notice announces a choice residence lot for sale two blocks from Main Street. The seller A. D. Dean invites interested buyers to contact for purchase, indicating desirability.
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