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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
1
The piece criticizes the progressive bloc in Congress and praises perseverance by debt repudiation nations. It urges Iowa General Assembly to adopt capital punishment, condemns McClenahan, and supports Governor Kendall’s stance against a $250,000 special session to revise the code, favoring reform and retrenchment.
The piece questions how much real good would be achieved if all current lame ducks are carried over, arguing that some statesmen focused on foreign affairs to the exclusion of domestic concerns should go abroad and stay.
The article argues that another Presidential veto against foreign influence could pave the way for any party to gain power in 1924. It contends that Uncle Sam’s healthy finances and credit should not obligate him to cover the debts of nations seeking to repudiate their obligations.
The article argues a third political party is likely in 1924 and that its capabilities remain largely incomprehensible at this point. It notes public reaction and overall mood toward possible party realignment.
The text argues the Governor wields limited control over tax policy, noting 158 legislators enact laws and that fiscal decisions pass despite the governor’s veto. It critiques the idea that the Governor alone can cut taxes and highlights the broader legislative power.
A compilation of greetings and activities from the Record office week in Anita and surrounding areas. Includes visits by Wm. E Sisler, E. G. Owens, Gerald Kirkwood, and others. subscriptions renewed. illnesses and recoveries. farm leases. and political notes about Frank F. Merriam’s rise to Speakership in California.
A quoted critique from 1923 mocks the cigarette brand for its odor likened to a poorly worn union suit. The remark reflects period attitudes toward tobacco and social satire of public smoking.
A biting quip laments crowded hell with social reformers. It contrasts the truly deserving receiving first degree accommodations with reformers claiming space. The line sharpens satire on moral posturing and hierarchy of virtue in society.
A nostalgic reflection recalls how grand and great-grandparents grew gourds of many shapes and sizes and molded them into dippers pans cups spoons and ladles, celebrating old fashioned thrift.
The editor of the Record is promised one of Art Dean's old vests to assemble a full suit. Friends from the old home town learn of Ollie Conley's serious illness requiring transfer to Atlantic hospital for treatment. community wishes him a speedy recovery.
Sunday visits to Des Moines and Atlantic are noted along with county socials in Anita. Farm activity includes eight thousand bushels of corn delivered to the Farmers' Coop and rumors of a stock company to build a new Anita hotel. Obituary for Dr William S Rose, born 1843, died 1923 in Denver, survived by daughter and two sisters. funeral in Anita Congregational church.
The undersigned relatives express deep appreciation for the assistance and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Miss Fairlop Rofe, Mrs. Mary R. Clark, Mildred R. Sherier, Julius M. Sherier.
Pyra Elvira Purvine born March 23 1863 in New Washington Pennsylvania died January 1923 in Denver Colorado at age 59 9 7. She married Rev J W Havilton at 19 and had two daughters Eliza and Rebecca. Later married Joe F Purvine and moved to Denver. Survived by parents John C Young husband Joe F Purvine two daughters and brother James W Young of Seattle. Funeral at Anita M E Church June 13 and burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs John C Young express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during the recent bereavement following the death of their daughter Mrs Pyra Young Purvine. The kindness will be held in grateful remembrance.
Farmers' Coop sent four car loads of hogs to Des Moines on Monday. A. F. Higgins and Roy Dalzell leased the Wm. Storey ice plant for 1923 and faced two weeks of hard luck as their dam on Turkey Greek broke ranks and washed away. Damage repaired and they aim to have ice harvesting in good order to meet demand.
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