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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
4
Publication note lists distribution details and postal status for Anita Cass County Iowa. Dated Thursday July 23 1925. Contains standard second class mail matter statement and issue date.
The passage notes publicity-driven ambition among politicians and predicts a Brookhart bank supply soon reaching the public. It contrasts China league membership effects with re-count delays in Steck Brookhart and comments on consumer products, taxes, and curious tourist views of Iowa’s corn for a periodical audience.
The piece argues taxation harms the nation except for holders of tax exempt securities, cites Henry Ford on rail profits and wage increases, and links coal strike outcomes to financial savings and human misery. It calls for fair dealing with Big Business to support both large and small enterprises.
The text notes there are many specimens of a bad example shown to the public making it hard to pick the best looking or most convincing proof to reach an honest verdict.
Members of Congress urge rapid use of the federal surplus as a means to fund programs and boost the economy, arguing that circulating the money will benefit the general public despite questions about efficiency and impact.
Mrs J H Stone spent Saturday in Wiota and Atlantic. Frank A East of Boone Iowa, former Anita resident and businessman, spent Sunday in the city. The wife and children of Jesse Enfield of Delhart Texas visit Anita and Adair for a few weeks. Mrs Jessie Macklin of Dexter stays a week in Anita with her father Henry Houck and Mrs Ed Newton.
Hon. Wm. R. Green, congressman from this district and chair of the Ways and Means Committee, returns from Europe where he studied issues affecting U S policy. He plans to visit all nine counties before October 1 and will reconnect with the committee on October 19 to discuss a new revenue bill and other measures ahead of December Congress. Green is praised for his service to the Ninth Iowa district and the nation.
The Grant Township Farm Bureau gathered at Mrs. F. H. Osen home to study Nutrition lessons four and five. Lesson four, led by Mrs. H. C. Koob with assistance, covered one-dish meals and balanced menus for families with children and varying weights, stressing flavor variety and light desserts with heavy meals. Lesson five, led by Mrs. J. T. Ostrus and Mrs. D. E. Milford, discussed hostess duties and planning meals to maximize time with guests, including buffet-style refreshments.
At a recent Anita Commercial Club meeting the proposal was discussed to add a Thursday open night, giving people in Anita and surrounding areas more hours to shop. The plan, already under advisement, aims to improve public convenience and may be acted on at the next club gathering.
The nursery editor urges townspeople to report all births to the Record nursery department for prompt census returns. It notes the need for information on babies of any race and encourages families to share details to help the census process. The editor entertains the idea that a newborn might grow to become a president, congress member, or constable.
Local readers learn that Whiteway 7 highway through Anita is part of the Columbia Highway auto trail from Washington DC to Portland Oregon. The route is promoted with pamphlets and maps.
A. A. Lysne, examiner in charge of Citizens' State Bank since state control, departs Anita for Sanborn Iowa to assume a similar role. He aided a fair settlement of bank affairs and earned commendation for fair dealing under difficult conditions.
Mrs. R. J. Yates, longtime guest in Anita at the Sherm F. Myers home, returned to Dubuque on Friday. She is warmly welcomed by her sister’s family and friends, with plans to possibly return for a winter visit in Anita.
A pleasant afternoon Thursday with Sunshine Club members at Mrs. Wm Bangham’s home. Mrs. Wm F Kirkham and daughter Miss Margaret, Mrs. J A Wagner, and Miss Iva Mae Wilson attended. The day featured a delicious noon dinner and piecing a quilt presented to the hostess after club business.
Nelse Johnson and son Niel spent last week in Omaha. J T Monnig and son Phillip were Atlantic visitors Tuesday evening. Irvin W Joy purchased a new Chevrolet from O W Shaffer & Son. Azel Ames of the Anita Record visited Osceola with his mother. Harry Huff and wife left Tuesday on an overland trip to Colorado and Arizona. W H Stagger is painting The Homeland for Mrs Elva Howard. Mrs C H McDermott and son Douglass of West Liberty are guests at J D Young’s home this week. Despite prospects for a bumper corn crop, the region foresees a period of good times. Mrs J T Monnig and children Philip and Mary Modesta visited Neola, Moennig accompanying them home. Clarence Weston, son of Wm J Weston, ill and leaving railroad work in Minnesota to rest and regain health.
Weather for harvesting and threshing is unusually favorable. If yields satisfy and prices rise as hoped, the community expects to see progress toward better prosperity.
Leon G Voorhees president of the Anita Bank sustained severe injuries when his high powered car veered into a ditch between Oklahoma City and Ardmore. Reports say he survived and can recount the crash. The wreck damaged the car beyond repair and it was sent to a factory for repairs.
Mrs Mae Hockersmith of Fontanelle is at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota after a major operation performed a few days ago. The serious procedure is reported successful and she makes good progress toward recovery. Accompanied by her husband Ralph Hockersmith, she will remain in hospital for several weeks. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs C S and S Clayter, formerly of Anita now residing in Pine Bluffs Wyoming.
The Original Sunshine Club gathered at Mrs. Wilbur Heckman's home with sixteen members and guests enjoying a one o'clock dinner. Members spent the afternoon cutting and piecing quilt blocks and conducting regular club business. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Helen Duff's home.
A son of Lynn R. Johnson long resident of Anita now living in Grand Junction Colorado spends a few weeks in Anita with Wm. E. and Miss Etta Johnson and the family of Henry Peel.
Mrs. Nettie McInyre celebrated her birthday with children and grandchildren at her Anita residence. The event honored Mother McInyre whose birthday remains in the teens, reflecting her long residence in Cass County and broad circle of friends and well wishes.
The Mutual Benefit Club gathered with Mrs. F. H. Osen in a meeting attended by ten members and many visitors. The session set aside its regular routine for a nutrition program after which guests were treated to ice cream cake and iced tea, with Mrs. Edith Marsh Gibson of Valley Junction as a welcome guest.
A suggested clean-up day would clear remnants of the 4th of July celebration left along Main street. The note argues ignoring the litter harms tourism and transients, urging action before winter arrives.
A local note extols Iowa for offering the best climate, comparing favorably with Colorado and California. The writer highlights savings on rail fares and travel expenses, claiming Iowa provides superior weather and comfort without leaving the state.
Juanita Rebekah lodge installed its officers for the ensuing term at the regular Friday meeting led by Mary Reed and Sadie Wagner. Officers named include Anna Millard Noble Grand Lorinda Wise Vice Grand Vera B Hook Secretary Bertha Lewis Treasurer Emma Dill Warden Jola Turner Conductor Adella Stuart Chaplin with Ellen Biggs Lena Schaake Neitha Hutchinson and Mary Beaver as appointive officers. A large attendance enjoyed a social hour and refreshments after the business session.
Miss Bernice Stone, soon to wed Paul M Hub bard, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. M Millhollins home. Afternoon included luncheon with a long guest list of Mesdames and Misses, many Stones and local residents.
Mrs George Scholl hosted the W C T U at East Main street on Tuesday afternoon. The program featured patriotic readings by Mesdames Peterson Turner Vohs Garlock Ditman, a solo by Anita Barrett with Freda Scholl at the piano, and an address by Mrs W S Reed. Refreshments followed, served by the hostess and her daughters. The August meeting will be at Mrs H H Turner’s home.
Mr and Mrs J T Monnig and their children spent Sunday with friends in Audubon. Ben Kirkham has come back from Des Moines where he worked for months and will lead a steam threshing outfit near Oak Ridge.
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