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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
A 1921 column mocks League of Nations, rail rates, and Democratic honesty while urging resolve for political battles ahead. It warns of alcohol and cognitive folly, lampoons leaders, and promotes a March 4 Evacuation Day parade as a remedy for national ills.
Ralph Stephenson marketed hogs Friday and corn Monday while Gus Reimers shifted several loads of hogs Monday. Arch Bain visited Rob Bain on Friday as sleighing declines after recent warm days. The holiday break closed Oak Ridge School and resumes January 5. Telephone lines were out several hours due to frost and wind. Other items note New Year visits and local dances with limited attendance.
At the January Board of Supervisors meeting the Atlantic News Telegraph Anita Record and Griswold American were selected as Cass county official newspapers for 1920. Subscriptions lists were filed by the publishers and there was no contest.
A reflective note urges calm during primaries and elections avoiding feuds. It discusses Wilson’s veto on prohibition, road funding for farmers, and critique of movie star fashion trends, with local figures like Uncle Shelby Clark and editor referenced in a light, editorial tone.
Mrs J B Smith recovers from illness and Chas Benne returns from Atlanta trip. New store proprietor Frank Harris began Jan 1 and inventory work closed Jan 5. Ona New Year marriage Everett Palmer and Hazel Kennedy to reside near Berea. Grace Broadfoot visits from Iowa City. Several relatives travel to Denver for holidays. A Pie Social at District No 9 schoolhouse raised spirits, with a Christmas program and kiddies tree. Saturday guests at the Steele home enjoy an oyster supper and a Good-bye party for Cecil Palmer at Davenport training.
A noon birthday dinner and cake honored S F Cooper on Saturday December 27 marking his eighty first year. Relatives neighbors and friends joined Uncle Sam and Aunt Mattie in a pleasant surprise with attendees including Wm Stoffs and wife D M Dunham and wife E M Kohl and wife L E Bean wife and daughter Arthur Harris wife and son of Casey Joe Cooper Valley Junction Mrs Laura Soper Chas M Felt and J W Berry.
A rural telephone company announces rate increases effective January 1 1920 for all business residence and country lines raising business and residence rents and adds a monthly pay for five workers. The directors defer a dividend for 1919 to fund an eight percent reserve while aiming to improve service. A three minute call limit is enforced with reports of violations.
Mrs. Cora Stoodt visits her sister in Wiota as families of J. D. McDermott and Clarence Jewett join Chas. W. McDermott for Christmas. J. H. Dill, Oscar Lin biom and families share a bountiful meal at W. H. Armstrong’s. Louie Bartelle shells corn for multiple neighbors, and a party at Clarence Stewatt’s honors Ralph McDermott with games, music, and lunch. Dozens of local residents attend, in a home festooned in red and green with candles.
Anita Post, American Legion notes a destructive societal element in every community. The piece attacks cynics and faultfinders, calling them prejudiced critics who fail to offer remedies. It warns such individuals hinder progress and cites local leasing news involving Roy and Bert Daughenbaugh on the R.H. Campbell farm near Anita.
The text notes the remains of Gen B Clarkspur were brought to Anitas for burial. It mentions his Kansan home and a Des Moines connection, with ties to E G Stuart of the city. The year 1919 is referenced amid reflections on floods and price worries.
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