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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
4
The Cumberland Enterprise notes a single Ku Kluxer in Cumberland and questions what would happen if this person acted, while broader discussions touch on politics, postmaster news, road funding in Iowa, and various social commentaries from the era.
The passage notes that while paying the price guarantees profit for profiteers, it is hard on those compelled to pay. The tone reflects the burden on everyday individuals facing increased costs amid business endurance.
The article argues tax-exempt securities reduce total incomes by billions, shrinking the number of million-dollar earners from 206 in 1916 to 121 last year. It claims $30 billion absorbed by investors, forcing taxpayers with $5,000 or less income to pay 46 percent of federal tax. It calls for a law banning tax-exempt securities and criticizes current politics and a senator’s Russia understanding.
In Des Moines Clifford Thorne former chairman of the state railway commission said Brookhart was a crook if he was correct last summer and suggests the Senator may be mistaken or acting wisely today depending on perspective.
Between July 1 1921 and July 1 1923 Iowa collected 1 253 013 dollars in cigarette tax. In the past year cigarette dealers contributed 639 733 89 dollars to the state while the tax yielded 593 279 74 dollars in the first fiscal year.
Chicago Tribune Paris correspondent labels Brookhart as Iowa's own pet radical and notes his stance has grown more extreme after Russia trip, saying he is past the pink stage.
An editorial argues the United States should refuse entry to any world court until Europe stabilizes and shows a desire to deal fairly with the United States. The piece criticizes ongoing U S involvement in European matters.
Wm. V. Petty argues the Legion backs a stronger all branch force ready to mobilize within 24 hours, a major fleet, and a subsidized merchant marine to project U S power. He warns isolation is impossible with American financial influence abroad and urges precaution for future conflicts. The piece cites past Paris talks and calls for enforcement near Armenia.
A satirical column rails at the Ku Klux Klan meddling in a neighbor’s domestic life and mocks Radical politics. It laments editorials, coal strikes, and rising paper prices while spoofing figures like Brookhart and Anita.
The report states Brookhart is coming back to the United States from Russia praising Bolsheviks. Observers note his prior affinity for that circle before he traveled to hobnob with them.
The speaker demands another congressional session to push his radical governmental views learned from foreign circles. He backs Kenyon for president and hints at many additional goals to be revealed as days pass.
General John J. Pershing plans a nationwide tour visiting the Citizens' Military Training Camps in August. Camps run August 1 to 30 for males ages 17 to 24 with all expenses paid by the government. Apply via the Military Training Camps Association local representative, Postmaster, or railroad agent. Major General Geo. B. Duncan will answer questions.
Jay Calkins was a record caller yesterday. S. V. Jenkins shows continued improvement in general health.
E L Fleetwood spent Thursday and Friday in Anita attending to business matters and meeting local contacts.
Harold Donohoe returned from a visit with the Otis Worthing family in Marengo Iowa.
The report states that Iowa shipped 43,489,000 pounds of butter to New York in 1922. It also notes that home-grown potatoes show promise of a larger and better yield this year than in several previous years.
Buyer instructed to purchase Ply mouth Standard Binding Twine only at THE FARMERS' COOP for a price of 27 tf.
Miss Margaret Macklin of Dexter visits the city for a week residing with her uncle Ed L Newton and wife and her grandparents Henry Heuck and wife.
D Aldrich came back to Iowa City on Tuesday evening after a several week stay in Anita with relatives and friends. Mrs Aldrich also returned to the city last week.
Home-builders and investors push for a thriving city with sensible taxes and secure investments. The article notes security of capital, steady payrolls, and thriving industries as essential to developing any town or city.
Plymouth Standard Binding Twine has an established reputation for quality. The Farmers' Coop endorses it as the best twine on the market, urging buyers to choose confidently.
Miss Mary O Leary of the Institute for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, and Misses Mary and Sarah Lynch from Omaha and former Anita residents, were in the city this week as guests of Dennis O Leary.
Homer Millhollin of the Anita Bank enjoys a two weeks vacation and may travel to Adams county to explore the Nodaway river in search of a rumored large fish said to lurk in the stream.
The Agriculture Department estimates 1923 wheat production in principal states at 816.58 million bushels, based on current acreage and crop conditions, compared with 862.09 million bushels for 1922.
E. V. Burke, long active in abstract and land business in Atlantic with Charlie Meighan, visits old friends and neighbors after thirty years away. His wife Miss Jennie Barnett died years ago, and he is father of the late Bobby Burke, once a well known Anita boy.
Mrs Lizzie Hartshorn of Atlan tic spent Tuesday evening in Anita Miss Minnie Forshay returned from a week at Lake Okoboji W A Ward of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil was in the city yesterday
Miss Marie Smith spends the week at Cumberland with her sister Mrs. Frank Eblen. The Anita Live Stock Exchange shipped hogs to Valley Junction Tuesday evening.
Chas. H. Bartley with his wife and son Paul are spending several weeks visiting relatives and friends in Missouri.
Mrs Everett J. Palmer has stayed the past week with her sister Miss Beulah Kennedy in Atlantic.
A promotional note from Citizens' State Bank touts a savings account as a profitable and satisfactory investment and invites customers to learn more about the offering.
Miss Ruby Pawley and Master Duval Pawley of Lincoln Nebraska spend the summer vacation with their grandparents Mr and Mrs T E Root.
Fred L. Angell his wife and baby from Atlantic were among many out of town visitors enjoying the Anita Band Concert night meeting numerous old neighbors and friends.
World War II era Iowa veterans have received warrants totaling 12,684,987.25 dollars from the soldiers' bonus fund. A Minnesota senator elect signals support for recognizing Russia, suggesting broader changes that may clash with prevailing U S public interests.
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