Missouri to Oklahoma letter from 1924 notes life and oil gains
A December 1924 letter from Marshfield Missouri resident Ted Vernon to Sherm in Ardmore details life in Oklahoma and Dallas. He discusses settling in with two crutches after an August fall, cold weather, and local warmth. He reports bank deposits rising by about $200,000 then easing, plus oil-well outputs near Voorhees land yielding daily incomes and a $50 bet on oil at $2 per barrel by April. He closes with well wishes and news of the Daily Ardmoreite.
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Sherm
Missouri
Iowa
Leon
Dallas
Texas
South
Oklahoma
No’thener
Towa
Ank
Oil and Gas News
Voorhees Land
Ardmere
Calamity talk and political commentary in Iowa 1924
Excerpts discuss wartime munitions policy and rail government ownership cautions, remarks on La Follette, tax-exemption in government bonds, and a critique of Iowa political figures. Notable figures include A J Banks, James Couzens, Brookhart, and references to the Logan Observer and farm policy. The piece reflects 1924-era economic and political discourse.
Former Governor Calls for Salary Cuts Across State Offices
Warren Garst, former Iowa governor, urges Senator Goodwin to have the legislature cut salaries of all state, county, and township officers by at least twenty percent. He argues taxpayers would approve, noting public office holders should share in broader economic losses. He cautions lawmakers against increasing salaries despite economic pressures.
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Warren Garst
Iowa
Goodwin
Des Moines
Americans or Russians at the railroads
The piece argues the U S government ran railroads at a 45 million dollar monthly loss and warns against re nationalization or adopting Russian systems. It ridicules those favoring costly government control and endorses American identity over Russian models.
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United States
Russia
Iowa Farmers Noted To Pay Off Debts, Moody Talk Debunked
Eldora Herald notes federal reserve district reports show Iowa banks reduced indebtedness more than neighbors in the past two years. Critics claim hardship while banks that borrowed from the Chicago district have largely repaid, leaving few Iowa banks in the borrowing class.
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Iowa
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal
Chicago
Bunk
Eldora Herald
Legislative push to reform marriage and divorce
The code revising legislature aims to regulate marriage and divorce but success is uncertain. The writer notes couples will marry or divorce regardless, and that much time is spent debating minor proposed measures rather than substantive issues.
Political bankers policy harms farmers and misleads voters
The piece argues that fixing farm product prices by law harms Iowa farmers and other states. It condemns the populist politician whom it labels as self serving, accusing him of backing a bank to attract votes and profit personally.
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Iowa
It Pays to Advertise with Adam Good Navy
One effective method to maintain international peace is to own and operate a capable navy. Having sufficient personnel and readiness, plus a local newspaper ad, signals to the world that you can run and mobilize the fleet if needed.
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Adam Good Navy
Government ownership debate sparks unrest discourse
The author criticizes supporters of government ownership as wild-eyed and loud, arguing their rhetoric aims to attract the public while undermining common sense. The piece mocks their demonstrations and questions the legitimacy of theirMovement.
Question to Republicans on missed votes and negligence
The Republican congress faces scrutiny over why promised actions were not taken despite sufficient votes. While in the minority they could not act, and now critics demand accountability for any neglect.
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Republican Congress
Republican Party
Farmers urged to back agricultural interests in elections
The Stuart Herald argues farmers should pursue political involvement and vote for representatives clearly aligned with agricultural interests, stating that such action is timely and necessary for rural needs.
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Stuart Herald
Green Poised to Lead Tax Reduction Fight in Congress
William R. Green of Council Bluffs chairs the House Ways and Means Committee with John Nance Garner and James A. Frear backing him. Baltimore Sun analyst John W. Owens notes the trio will shape the battle over tax reduction as the plan moves from committee to floor, highlighting Green’s steady, plodding leadership and long political rise from Iowa to the chair.
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William R. Green
Council Bluffs
House
Ways and Means
John W. Owens
Baltimore Sun
Mr. Green Il
Owens
John Nance Garner
Uvalde
Texas
James A. Frear
Hudson
Wiscnsin
la Follette
Iix
Way and Means
Old Guard Republicans
John Nance Gardner
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Green
Garner
Frear
Compa
McKin‘ey
Dingley
Unlett
Torrow
Fordney
Republican
Connecticut
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Congress
Heart of a Little Boy Rescues a Pigeon in Snow
A cold winter day finds a young boy spotting a fallen pigeon. He guides it home wrapped in flannel to thaw it, then returns the bird to freedom with the morning sun. The tale highlights a gentle act of kindness and the boy’s joy in saving the creature.
Upkeep Costs For Graveled Iowa Roads Cited
Elmer E. Taylor of Traer quotes Al gona’s Haggard on road maintenance. Al gona reports 11 miles paved and 78 miles graveled in Tama county with $50,000 spent last year and a request for $7,500 more. Of that, 138 went to hard surface roads and the rest to graveled roads. Taylor warns heavy traffic requires frequent regraveling.
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Elmer E. Taylor
Traer
Tama County
Mr. Haggard
Algona
Kossuth
Taylor
Record Callers and Local Movements Noted in Brief
Mrs Nellie Eneix and Mrs Emma Hofmeister were record callers last week. Chester A Crandall and Roy Scholl also appeared at the Record office. R L Whitmore and family plan to move to Council Bluffs. Louis M Johnson shows health improvement. A chick hatchery at Charles City installed a ten thousand egg incubator. Edwin Crozier of Knoxville Iowa attended funeral services for his brother Thornton A Crozier.
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Charles City
Edwin Crozier
Knoxville
Iowa
Thornton A. Crozier
The Homeland Cafe Renamed The Merchants in Atlantic
Bert Campbell completed the purchase from Geo H Highley and renamed The Homeland Cafe to The Merchants in Atlantic. The change reflects new ownership and branding for the local dining spot.
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Homeland Cafe
Atlantic
Bert Campbell
Geo .H. Highley
the Merchants
Iowa Crop Values Reach 511 Million In 1928
Iowa crop values for 1928 excluding livestock products total 511 million 440 thousand 60 dollars, showing a four percent rise from 1922. Stronger prices and higher yields contributed to the gain across grain and commodity markets.
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Iowa
Workmen work daily on Anita-Massena road bridge
Workers on the new county bridge south of Anita continue full time effort despite weather, moving the project steadily forward with daily schedules.
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New County Bridge
Anita
Anita-Massena
Closing Out Sale Of KE H Stor Er At His Residence
The closing out sale of KE. H. Stor er, held at his residence southwest of Anite last week, drew a good crowd and Mr. Storer is well pleased with results from start to finish.
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KE. H. Storer
Hie
Anite
Wanted Good A-Not Man to Work On Farm
Classified notice seeks a reliable man to work on a well improved farm year round. Must provide good recommendations. Call at the Record office in Anita, Iowa. 8-3.
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Cal
Anita
Iowa
Anita Record payment notice from Mrs Diesing
Mrs W C Diesing of Marshalltown Iowa encloses a two dollar check for the Anita Record subscription through February 22 1925 The brief notice is dated January 21 1924 and signed by May Rogers Diesing who died earlier in the transcription context
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Sherm
Anita Record
W. C. Diesing
Two-Sixties Club Stages Bridge and Prizes Night
Gladys Pray hosted the Two-Sixties at her home on Wednesday. Kathryn Galiher won first prize while Ida Porale took consolation. Mrs. Bessie M. Ward stood in for Irene Johnson. Mrs Clarence N. Campbell hosted the L. O. C.’s afternoon with bridge and lunch, with substitutes Mrs. Leo Rongers Mrs. Guy Rasmussen and Mrs. J. D. Young.
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Gladys Pray
Twosixty
Kathryn Galiher
Ida Porale
Bessie M. Ward
Irene Johnson
Clarence N. Campbell
Bridge
Leo Rongers
Guy Rasmussen
J. D. Young
Kirkham family guest in Anita while wife improves
Sylvester Kirkham of Eagle Grove Iowa visits Anita as guest of his brothers Homer and John Kirkham Mrs. 8 V Jenkins and Miss Bessie Kirkham His wife has been in hospital for months and shows marked improvement and recovery progress.
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Sylvester Kirkham
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Anita
Homer
John Kirkham
8. V. Jenkins
Bessie Kirkham
H. P. Ziegler Law Practice and Estate Settlement
Attorney H P Ziegler offers settlement of estates and general law services including opinions of abstracts and collections. Established practice focus on probate and related legal matters.
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H. P. Ziegler
J. D. Peterson in Des Moines for business
J. D. Peterson traveled to Des Moines this week to handle several business matters. He met with local officials and discussed ongoing projects affecting the city.
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J. D. Peterson
Des Moines
Reverends O'Donnell and O'Connor Guests of Massena Couple
Rev. Father O'Donnell of Massena and Rev. Father O'Connor of Wicta were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Tomennig on Monday.
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Father O'Donnell
Massena
Father O’connor
Wicta
Grast Township Trustees to Bid for Highway Superintendent
The Grast Township Board of Trustees Cass county Iowa invites bids for the position of Superintendent of Public Highways for the east and west halves of Grant township. Bids due at 1 PM Merday February 4 1924 at Farmers' Coop Anita Iowa. They may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Trustees
Grast Township
Cass County
Laws
Farmers’ Coop
Anita
Iowa
Grant Township
Wm. Wahler T. A. L. Turner
J. E. Morgan
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Ted” Vernon
Marshfield
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Sherm. F. Myers
The
Record
Canada
Oelwein Register
A. J. Banks
Michigan
James Couzens
Couzens
Ford Motor Company
Logan Observer
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Brookhart
United States Senate
Charming
Congressman Green
Washington
Bessie Myers Ward
Eddie Reimers
Nellie Eneix
Board of Supervisors
Emma Hofmeister
Chester A. Crandall
Record Office
Louis M. Johnson
R. L. Whitmore
Roy Scholl
Rogers
Marshalltown
Ira E. Bowen
Toynship
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