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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
1
A Iowa newspaper column critiques budget cuts and reform ideas including pruning the state payroll, raising salaries for county officials, and approving a soldiers bonus bill. It notes unease over Germany's wartime debt, comments on President Harding, and references Des Moines plum-picking politics and a Davenport mayor breaking with his party.
The piece attacks gambling as a vice and urges Iowa and federal action to ease burdens on citizens. It laments taxes under the Wilson administration, notes Sears dividends, criticizes foreign credit, and cites a need for 1,250,000 new homes per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It highlights farmer losses from corn price declines and warns of continued political maneuvering ahead of Harding’s inauguration.
Fordyce cafe serves hot chicken sandwiches and discusses sewerage work for Anita. A Nevada job offer could move the outfit for three years. Kellerton’s Jay McMullen visits Anita. Lawrence Hofmeister sends a bite from Michigan lakes. Rural Telephone Co directors announce no dividends for 1920. Wm Hansen wins a wrestling match against Dr Sheeler. Bill Spence visits from Walnut. board debates air line to Lewis and possible court action against District Engineer Lew M. Martin and his team.
Anita property owners are urged to study the sewerage assessment notice to avoid hardship. First March 1921 payment goes to Town Clerk J C Jenkins, with six percent interest on future installments at the County Treasurer. Owners may pay in full or arrange six year installments, or face full due in March 1922. Open house at City Hall allows inquiries and details.
The editor and family received a mammoth Christmas box from George and Mary Haver now living in Pasadena California. The gift, once from Anita, packed with fresh and preserved fruits nuts candies and flowers, reflects a generous community gesture and gratitude from the donors toward the editor and family.
George W. Gant, once a resident of Anita, arrived from Eureka Kansas and stays with his sister Mrs. A H Talbott. He cites Anita's evident progress and notes many old residents have moved or passed on while others welcome him back.
Fire of unknown origin discovered at three o clock Friday morning destroyed the Berea general store and its contents. The landmark shop was founded by Maxwell Bros later sold to Paul Brown. Frank Harris bought the property a year ago and traded it for a south county farm. ownership then shifted to a Perry resident who planned to take possession March 1 as Harris moved to the farm. The building and contents were partly insured.
Clarence Jewett, once a noted wressler in his youth, resumes competition after years away. Known for speed on the mat and rival of world champion Karl Caddock, Jewett now challenges opponents of equal size and experience to demonstrate his wrestling skill.
Charlie Russell sends a two dollar payment for the Record up to January 1 1922. He praises the paper but notes concern over many obituaries of old friends. He reports mild winter weather with little snowfall and general family well being and ends with a cordial closing.
Cass County issued bonds totaling 50000 at a premium of 8900 to create a fund for paying outstanding warrants tied to building permanent bridges and culverts. The bonds run ten years at six percent interest, bringing total county bonded indebtedness to 245000.
Agnes King writes from Mitchell South Dakota sending payment for the old home paper to January 1st and sends best wishes. She comments on enjoying fine weather and signs as Your Friend Mrs Agnes King.
Isaac Houck and Priend Sherm of Oskaloosa Iowa enclose a fund check dated January 1 1922. They express hearty good wishes and sign off with a friendly closing.
A box social will be held at the White Cloud school house in Lincoln township on Friday evening January 28 1921. Miss Vera Carrier is the teacher. The item Buddies in France notes two WWI soldiers Clarence Rug Ries and Bryan F. Wallace meeting again after the war with an impromptu reunion described by the Menlo Journal. Also mentions regular dinner service and prompt attention to orders.
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