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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
An anthology of editorial jabs critiques politicians prize fighting public morality and Americanism. It laments corruption in business and railroads mocks profiteers while praising genuine American ideals and patriotism. Mentions Dempsey Carpentier boxing and a Times-Republican stance.
The article criticizes prospective citizens lacking Americanism and urges placing many aboard the first outgoing boat. It also condemns Wilson era excesses in the justice department where 17 assistant attorneys general earn 6000 dollars annually to study the cost of living, totalling 102000 yearly. It notes Henry Ford's profits versus his rumored bankruptcy.
Mrs. Christena Byriel seeks a district court divorce from Peter Byriel on cruelty grounds. Reports mention rattlesnakes killed near Creston and a boa constrictor near Greenfield. Other items note labor figure Bill Haywood’s return from Russia and a dispute over the Indian Creek drain in Cass County. The Logan Observer extols summer beauty in Iowa.
Warm spell brings lake and resort plans as communities toast safer Fourth of July celebrations. Tragedy near Atlantic reports Mrs. Clara Harris, wife of Ed Harris, dying by drinking carbolic acid at her in laws home. Frontier Round-Up in Atlantic charged admission high, crowd calls it a hold up and a round up.
Mrs. Lucinda B. Glass of Atlantic was killed instantly when struck by a car driven by Harold Shrauger as she crossed Chestnut Street. Eye witnesses call it unavoidable. she died before reaching Atlantic hospital. The incident marks a third family death in the Glass line, with survivors including several children and grandchildren.
A strange mix of reflection on canine devotion and local announcements appears. The piece praises a dog’s loyalty during hardship while noting community road work improvements and upcoming sewing and embroidery classes organized by Mrs. F. J. Deeming with contact by phone.
O D McGeorge of Kansas passed away after a brief illness at seventy? seven years. He resided in Everest Kansas for many years. His brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Chas Rogers attended the funeral in Guileford Missouri Monday.
Mr and Mrs Chas Scholl announced the birth of a baby boy to their son Dr Walter Hook Scholl and wife in Lington Indiana. The infant Walter Hook Scholl Jr arrived early July 4 and is described with pride as their twentieth grandchild.
Mr and Mrs S W Clark learned by telephone Tuesday evening that their son W E Curley Clark was seriously injured in an auto accident near Menlo. A broken rod caused the car to overturn several times. a road resident found him unconscious and a surgeon reported serious injuries.
Will C. Moyer 21 nephew of Chas F Chase died from injuries after an auto crash near Grinnell Iowa. He studied for the ministry at Grinnell College and served a small charge near Grinnell. Survived by mother Carlton and Marion Moyer. Funeral held at Tabor.
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