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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
1
A collage of editorials and quotes critiques profiteering and postwar policy. It contrasts disarmament hopes with high living costs, wartime taxes, rail and shipping woes, and calls for accountability of leaders and financiers. The piece weaves reflections from Indianapolis News and Cincinnati Times-Star among others.
The piece reflects on Kaiser worries and universal taxation burdens. It notes Uncle Sam’s leniency contrasted with dishonest competition. It cites Bureau of Labor stats and NICB figures: wholesale prices 51 percent above prewar, living costs 62 percent higher, with continued readjustment and price declines already visible mainly in eastern states.
A reader rails against lax cleanup in Des Moines and urges tough measures to remove waste. The note urges the U S to repay soldiers and criticizes Britain for unpaid wartime debts while many veterans remain neglected and in need.
A critical discussion of Commercial Clubs and booster groups, arguing many fail by serving self interest. The Anita Record editor attacks selfish boosters, defends honest town promotion, and notes shipping trends from City Department Stores affecting Anita and surrounding communities.
A fragment describes Skinners Row defeating Crupe-Hangers in a twilight Friday game for the championship. It mentions Tim Knowlton fumbled late and faces potential taunting from fans in future games.
The Cass county board awarded the first federal aid highway project to Carlson & Miller of Omaha at 22.3 per cubic yard for about 79 000 cubic yards of dirt on a three mile route along the White Pole from Anita to the Cass Adair line. Bridge and culvert work to Des Moines Engineering and Construction Co. at about 25 000. Work to start immediately and finish this year.
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