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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
4
Entry shows second class mail matter date January 2 1913 at Anita Iowa Cass County under 1897 act with office and residence phone numbers and rates two dollars one dollar two dollars and seventy five cents.
A reflective editorial voices skepticism about the League of Nations and the US role, questions the 1928-29 money flow to ventures, and notes Iowa politics from abolishing the Polk County Board of Supervisors to farm relief and 1929 legislative activity. It highlights local and national concerns with humor and caution.
President Coolidge selects Claude R Porter of Iowa for a seat on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Record editor praises him as clean and capable, noting his long friendship with Porter and his past willingness to act as a Democrat despite party loyalty.
The tariff supports farmers by guarding against cheap foreign labor and imports. It protects beef, fruits, cattle, wheat, sheep, wool, hogs, eggs, and most farm crops, promoting a home market and well-paid American workers. This enables diversified crops and sustained farm prosperity.
The Iowa legislature begins a regular biennial session in Des Moines on Monday January 14. The three month session is expected to address many state wide issues with notable general constructive legislation anticipated, and the membership is described as highly capable.
A column discusses European government ownership of railroads and utilities versus U S views, noting treasury subsidies and calls for national control. It recalls 1896 Populist aims, a local wager about Al Smith, and seasonal holiday reflections amid local reader notes. Anita High School teams lost to Extra last Friday: girls 14 9 and boys 18 12.
Iowa faces possible loss of two congressional seats as reapportionment looms, with the delegation led by Congressman Lloyd Thurston fighting the bill to preserve agriculture and western influence. The piece credits Herbert Hoover for delaying cabinet actions that could have completed the plan.
Henry W. Chehock former Marion Iowa school superintendent sues the Marion Independent School District in Linn County District Court for 3200 dollars claiming wrongful dismissal after a contested hearing. He alleges lack of due process and that the board acted without authority under Iowa code.
Jensen and his wife are recovering from a two weeks illness with flu. The Wile family including Mr and Mrs Wild and several children have all been confined to their home for two weeks with the flu in various stages. Mr Wild and the children are reported somewhat improved but Mr Wild remains under the care of a trained nurse.
Miss Lillie Smither called at the Record office on Tuesday. Mike Metz and family plan to quit their Benton township farm and move to their Viola residence property. Hayter renewed subscriptions for two Record copies for himself and his mother in Iowa City. Clyde W. Edwards is reappointed Postmaster at Adair. Crescent Cafe front window in Anita displays new curtains. Alla E Bowen and Grace Taylor of Unity Saskatchewan Canada, visiting Anita, called at the Record office Tuesday.
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