Wilson Administration Kept Southern Democrats Out of War
In the Newberry debate Senator Moses charged officials altered 1917 census estimates to favor draft numbers for Republicans versus Democrats. Moses cited official figures showing Northern and Western states gain 5,970,693 while Southern states lost 3,716,703, skewing totals against Democratic areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
George B. Moses
New Hampshire
Caraway
Arkansas
Moses
Congressional Record
Omaha Strike-Breakers Viewed Through Local Letters
In a January 20, 1922 Omaha letter, Sherm F. Myers of Apita Iowa criticizes locals labeled strike-breakers. He contrasts their view with Wiota youths who quit Swift & Company after reef soup troubles and low wages. He notes tomorrow’s tag-day to aid workers seeking a living wage and sanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebraska
Sherm
F. Myers
Apita
Iowa
Swift & Company
Wiota
Wiets
A. H. Marsh
Miami St
Is the Primary Necessary
An unsigned Griswold American editorial argues that periodic primaries for nominating candidates are unnecessary and costly. It contends caucus systems produced similar officials without tax burden, noting that the hard work by primary participants does not justify higher taxes and offering a retrospective critique of recent elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Annual Meeting and Officer Election Notice
The Ladies' Cemetery Association holds its annual meeting and officer election at Mrs. J. L. Carew's home on Saturday afternoon January 28 1922. Dues collection will be in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
J. L. Carew
Willis L Stern for Federal Farm Loan board seat
Des Moines Capital reports Willis L Stern of Logan seeks the Federal Farm Loan board seat held by W S A Smith of Sioux City. Iowa delegation largely backs Stern, highlighting his farming, banking background, integrity and long service on the state central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis L Stern
Logan
Iowa
Federal Farm Loan Board
W.S.A. Smith
Sioux City
Washington
Stern
Smith
Wilson
Tom Steele
Republican State Central Committee
Iown
Wallis Stern
Farm Loan Board
Des Moines
Tax Collector to Assist Anita Taxpayers in February
Deputy collector Hughes will be in Anita City Hall on Friday and Saturday February 3 and 4 1922 to help taxpayers file 1921 income tax returns and provide information. The department urges division heads to send blanks and forms to taxpayers in their divisions for prompt delivery. Anita division office is at Council Bluffs. Fry's Colfax Water five cent glass. Best drink at Googes Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Anita
City Hall
Towa
Council Bluffs
Death of J. McLaughlin in Ottawa Kansas
Jacob C. McLaughlin died at age seventy six in Ottawa Kansas after a long illness from Brights disease. He lived with his daughter Dora Tracey and previously worked in Anita and Ottawa and served as city marshal and street commissioner. Funeral services were held at the Tracy home and burial at Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Jacob C. McLaughlin
Dora Tracy
Ottawa
Kansas
Bright
Mr. McLaughlin
Fineastie
Ohio
Linn County
Iowa
Eizabeth Coleman
Dora Tracey
McLaughlin
Bailey & Cadoux
Kaiser & Barker
J. E. Sansom
Joseph Kaiser
Caron
Canada
Ouvtawa
Tracy
North Main Street
R. F. Porter
Trinity Methodist Church
Hope Cemetery
Iowa Tops Nation in Farm Product Value Amid Prairie Prosperity
The Chicago Journal of Commerce notes Iowa led the nation last year with farm product value at 1.255%1,000? and lists Texas Illinois Missouri Kansas New York and Ohio as the Big Seven. It cites farm counts, averages per farm and total value exceeding nineteen billion dollars. An extra good broom is offered for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Texas
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
New York
Ohio
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Miller Naylor wedding in Maryville Missouri 1922
Miss Isa Faye Miller daughter of J S Miller of Atlantic marries Fred E Naylor son of Mrs F O Naylor in a quiet January 3 1922 ceremony at Maryville Missouri The couple will live on a farm near Case after March 1 The bride once worked at the Oransky store in Atlantic and the groom served in World War I returning to work for C H Sparling near Casey Relatives and friends extend their best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Miller
Atlantic
Isa Faye Miller
Fred E. Naylor
F. O. Naylor
Maryville
Missouri
Case
Oransky
Over Seas
C. H. Sparling
Casey
Near Fatal Fire Rescue At Griswold Iowa
C M Lawrence, proprietor of a blacksmith and auto shop, was burned when a fire coaxing oil can exploded. His son saved him by dousing flames, others smothered burning clothing, and the shop sustained little damage. Lawrence remains in precarious condition but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
Iowa
C. M. Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Memorial Oration on Barns honors Fresno leaders
Rev Don A Allen recalls delivering the Memorial Oration for W H Barns before a packed Fresno Lodge audience. He notes financial strain while continuing to serve, compliments the Record as a touchstone, and sends Christmas and New Year wishes to family and old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Barns
The
C.C.F
Canton
Rebekahs
I.c.0.f
Fresno
Central California
East
New York
Fred Sears
Ham Campbell
Don A. Allen
Expensive Awakening Reflected in Tax Office Notes
The land boom fallout shows in the Internal Revenue Service actions. Purchasers fail to meet interest and taxes, causing land to revert to original owners. Sellers, basing tax on 1913 real estate values, face demands on profits never realized. A case involves a $10,000 down payment and defaulted payments, prompting tax disputes amid depreciation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Income Tax Department
Internal Revenue Office
Department
Washington
Paying Roads Cost in Iowa County Paving Lincoln Highway
Captain Albert Head a former Iowa House speaker and Des Moines hotel owner faced a Lincoln highway paving assessment of 11 902 on a quarter section near the highway equal to about 74 per acre. His total share for the project reached about 25 000 with 25 acres inside Jefferson city limits assessed at 100 per acre. John B. McClurg was charged 10 117 for 120 acres. The Jefferson Cemetery Association and Greene County Fair Association paid 2 085 and 4 161 respectively. The county paving contract was set during peak prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Head
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Des Moines
Green County
Head
Lincoln Highway
Jefferson
John BE. McClurg
Jefferson Cemetery Association
Greene County Fair Association
Premium coal on sale from Franklin County growers
Private sellers offer Genuine Franklin County Coal in lump furnace and nut sizes, described as spotless and the best coal mined west of Pennsylvania. Prices higher but claimed to be worth it with a trial suggested to convince buyers. Sul FARMERS' COOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Pennsylvania
Sul Farmers’ Coop
W P G Club Dines at Mrs Jenkins Home
One oclock dinner served for W P G Club members at Mrs J C Jenkins home. Ella Yeager Viola Center visiting city with her father and brothers Hamilton Charles and Clarence Campbell. Orchestra canceled at Legion benefit due to sudden illness of two members. New baby boy named Richard Earl born January 1911 to Mr and Mrs Earl Caddock Walnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. G. Club
J.C. Jenkins
Ella Yeager
Viola Center
Hamilton, Charles
Clarence Campbell
Legion
Richard Earl
Earl Caddock
Walnut
Public sale of Wm. O. Aldrich attracts buyers in tough times
The Friday sale of Wm. O. Aldrich drew a good crowd and yielded solid prices given current conditions. Wheat markets rise and flour may follow. Farmers' Coop mentions Edward Crozier of Knoxville Iowa visiting sister Mrs. W. J. Weston and brother T. A. Crozier. Grandmother's Bread advertised at 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. O. Aldrich
Edward Crozier
Knoxville
Iowa
W. J. Weston
T. A. Crozier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cass County
Congress
Sherm. F. Myers
Record
Iss
Willis L. Stern
Fry
Googe
the Black and White
R. C. Rasmussen
J. McLughlin
Miller-Naylor
Jas. D. McDermot
Benton Township
F.C. Coppersmith
Peter Biggs
California
LaVern
Henry
Jennie
Allen Bunch
Pratt & Naylor
Choice City Property
Henningsen Construction Co., General Contractors
Farmers’ Coop
Goog's
Dun’s and
Bradstreets
Essential Automotive Products Co
St. N. Y. City
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