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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
4
The Record of Cass County Iowa announces Thursday publication date January 22 1925 and lists office and residence phone numbers subscriptions rates for Canada and within the U S. It notes second class mail status since 1913 and post office listing at Anita Iowa under federal act.
The piece criticizes isolated self interested blocs and urges organization for community progress. It mentions the United States as a large exporter of electrical machinery and references the Bobby Franks murder case with a $150000 fee for lawyers. It comments on labor politics and a nonpartisan stance by the American Federation of Labor and notes indictments in Polk County for bootlegging.
The Manufacturer and Industrial News Bureau argues economy in public affairs boosted President Coolidge's cross party support. It notes vetoes against popular but costly appropriation bills and predicts continued demand for tax relief and spending restraint into 1928. Per capita taxes rose from 12.50 in 1894 to 68.00 in 1923.
The article asserts Congress will again legislate for America after March 4 1925 and strengthen Protection, noting Free Trade policies were repudiated in the last election with three quarters of U S voters opposing Free Trade Davis and Free Trade La Follette.
Senator Jas E Bruce informs Anita Myers in Iowa of his five week layoff from excessive work and repairs. He notes family health, their LaBelle Florida real estate efforts with Clarence and Henry Ford's $350000 cash starter, and a subdivision Court House Square opposite Ford land among Ford's 8000 acres.
The National Republican argues that defeat in elections does not taint a leader. It cites Lincoln, McKinley, Roosevelt, Cleveland, and Harding to show wartime courage, resilience, and potential for a successful second term. Defeats do not justify rejection of capable, experienced figures.
The piece urges owners and promoters to revive commerce through united action and proactive effort. It argues business won’t grow by waiting and calls advertising a small but essential investment for substantial returns.
President Coolidge’s tax reduction push helped Republicans win a seven million vote margin and supporters expect fulfilled promises. Mrs Gene Henderson of Wiota visited the city. Elijah Birge moved to Barnholdt residence. Denison Pearce and wife hosted friends in Atlantic. Mr and Mrs Joseph Kopp visited Lewis. C H Bartey leased the Henderson acreage on west Main Street and will take possession soon.
Pension Bureau tabulations show total pensions from 1870 to 1924 amounting to 6.836 billion dollars for all wars excluding World War I. Civil War pensions total 6.427 billion. Revolutionary War 70 million. Mexican War 56.5 million. Spanish-American War 176.7 million. Indian wars 25.6 million. War of 1812 6.15 million. Additional regular establishment pensions total 67.56 million. unclassified 16.51 million. World War I pensions handed to the Veterans Bureau 138.54 thousand.
The speaker argues that farmers benefit from a county agent as much as business interests benefit from traveling salesmen. He notes county farm operation outweighs railroads and urges organized agricultural support for informed decisions. The piece also condemns a Des Moines banker who pled guilty to a large-scale fraud.
The figure once a leading defender of Protection is repudiated by La Follette and his supporters as voters reject his policy stance in a decisive shift.
The major dispute between Republicans and Democrats centered on Protection and Free Trade with Protection prevailing decisively. The remark notes Protection winning magnificently as the election’s real issue.
Davis backed the League of Nations, a policy twice rejected by the American public. The Solid South stood as his stronghold, the sole region backing a Free Trader, while the South’s resistance is explained by its well known political loyalties.
Lawmakers are urged to back a constitutional amendment to halt the issuance of tax exempt bonds and send it to state legislatures for rapid adoption. The filing argues the change would streamline fiscal policy and curb favored financing.
Legislators show a preference for calm policy changes after a strong rebuke of radicalism. The national response to the election suggests voters want measured reforms rather than drastic measures.
Dr. E. E. Major of Los Angeles sends a $2.00 bank draft to pay Anita Record subscription through January 1 1926. He recalls a cold winter era in Anita and praises the paper and editor while wishing prosperity in 1925.
The article argues this year brings price volatility for corn and oats and suggests holding grain back for better future prices. It explains warehouse financing on farm at six and a half percent with six months renewal and urges farmers to store grain to influence supply and prices for themselves and neighbors.
Daisy D Cochran of Marshfield Wisconsin writes in January 1925 about pleasant winter weather sleighing long roads and a distant California comparison. She notes Raymond in ninth grade missing school after smallpox vaccination and driving five and a half miles daily from home. She mentions enjoying The Record letters from Harry Cate and Los Angeles sister Mrs Frank Oaks.
Mrs H T Chapin sends $2.00 to pay subscription to the Grinnell Record through January 1, 1926. She expresses fondness for the old home paper and friends. The letter closes with a sincere sign-off.
Enclosed fund check for $2.00 in payment for the old home paper to January 1 1926. Snow this winter gave way to rain and mud but we kept on. Best wishes to you and the family.
Mrs Harrison Spangler of Long Beach California sends $2.00 for the 1925 Record and offers New Year wishes. Andrew Nelson purchases and ships hides pets and furs gathered from local trappers throughout the vicinity.
Nellie M Tompkin of Oconto Nebraska sends a $2.00 check for 1925 Ree nd subscription and wishes good luck for the new year. Cecil D Taylor and family plan to move from the country to Anita and occupy the C L Thomas property. A large turnout attended a recent K K K meeting where many candidates were conferred the hood.
Nina Irving Williams asks to move her paper delivery from Marengo to Mt Gilead Ohio R F D No 5. She mentions heavy snow and cold weather with Christmas temps. She plans to plant fruit trees and vegetables on three acres and sell at the door.
Mary McAfee Perkins of Hurley South Dakota writes about paying $2 for the 1925 Old Home Paper and threats of cancellation. She notes a severe winter with heavy snow and cold, and reports her husband injuring his hand in a corn husker accident seven weeks earlier and slowly recovering with possible loss of a finger.
Hon M N Baker of Nampa Idaho writes December 30 1924 enclosing a $2.00 check for the Anita Record for 1925. He notes heavy snow about fourteen inches and sleighing good with temperatures often thirty below zero before a recent milder day brought rain and ice. He wishes Sherm a Happy New Year. Pennsylvania Oil advertised at Wagners Filling Station.
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