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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
1
The piece surveys social tension amid war talk and profiteering, criticizing the era's public profiteers and political figures. It calls for defeats of certain business leaders, questions public lists of profiteers and slackers, and recalls Des Moines police linked to a bribery case. It ends urging accountability for officials Brophy and Harry.
The upcoming July 4 enforcement targets all cigarette sales with licenses issued by city or county authorities. Licenses cost 50 to 100 dollars, bonds required, and sales to anyone under 21 are forbidden. Violations bring fines from 100 to 300 dollars plus possible jail time, while underage possession prompts notices to authorities and potential misdemeanor penalties.
A witty quip questions replacing a bland grape juice with stronger hootch. The speaker mocks tame choices and hints at preference for a sharper drink with more kick. This playful line contrasts mild fruit juice with spirited drinks in a lighthearted way.
The Knights of Columbus announce a war fund balance of 5,000,000 dollars to support public health service in government hospitals and provide comforts for disabled service members.
In a blunt editorial tone the piece rails against the cigarette law set to take effect on July 4 and ridicules lawmakers and self styled upper class figures. It condemns perceived snobbery and claims royal praise for feminine beauty masks corruption and idle excess. The text also criticizes a liquor vendor for inserting an explosive into spirits sales as a misguided stunt.
Val Weigand announces relocation of his shop repair business to the room second door north of the Citizens' Bank Building. He invites patrons to visit the new quarters for first class work at reasonable prices and thanks them for past and future patronage.
The first of the summer concert series will be presented by The Anita Concert Hand on Tuesday evening in June. No special invitation is needed as all are welcome to attend.
The Anita Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at the I. O. O. F. building in Anita on Monday evening June 6 1921 at 8:00 PM for officers' election and other regular business. Full attendance is desired.
Nels L Larson resigned from Coffey and Irwin Hardware and Implement Co after years of service. He becomes traveling salesman for Stover Manufacturing Co in Freeport Illinois, assigned to southwest Iowa territory and will keep Anita as home. He assumed his new duties after a Tuesday evening transition at the Anita branch. Democracy should have a sensible motive in opposition to the Republican President and Congress, urging farmers to think and act for themselves rather than rely on others.
Lee E. Hubbell spent two weeks among southern Iowa stockmen taking orders for Walnut Grove Hog Remedy Co. products. He reports strong demand and a bright outlook, with conditions in that region ahead of other parts of the state.
On Monday May 23 1921 Frances Edwards a former Anita girl married Fred Heddens of Mason City in Des Moines at Mrs EL D Edwards home. Rev Noonan officiated with twenty guests. An elegant three course dinner followed. They will reside on the groom’s farm near Mason City Iowa.
For at least six months Congress passes an emergency tariff measure signed by the President to prevent dumping of foreign farm products. The move aims to provide temporary relief until the main tariff law is enacted.
Ed F. Carson, 45, manager of Joyce Lumber Co in Wiota, was struck and killed by lightning on the main street yesterday around 3:00 PM while hurrying home. He leaves a wife and five children, with a son who served in the war. his mother and siblings reside in Lewis.
The article critiques booster clubs in towns that claimed to serve community interests but instead exhausted resources and energy. It argues such groups removed focus from productive efforts and mutual gains, leading to their own demise.
Merle Denno purchases a registered Holstein bull calf shipped from Appleton Wisconsin. The dam has produced up to 96.41 pounds of milk daily and the sire’s dam won a 1919 20 National Butter Contest prize among 4125 cows. The calf, likely among the most bred shipped to Iowa, will strengthen Denno’s Wisconsin-origin Holstein herd.
After years of joking about babies for Tim Knowlton and wife a daughter arrived on May 21. Relatives pressured many names but the child will be Margaret Jean though Tim hoped for Denny.
Fire at midnight damaged a garage four miles northwest of Anita killing the windmill tower and contents including two gasoline engines and tools. The dwelling and barn were saved with neighbor aid, and partial insurance covered some losses.
The Indianola Record argues home merchants bear hardships and deserve chest support from local printed advertising. It condemns merchants who print jobs out of town and urges local businesses to offer incentives to keep money from leaving the community.
Frank R. K. Howard, a well known farmer on the W. S. Reed farm two miles northeast of Antta, was instantly killed Thursday afternoon when he turned on a washing machine. A faulty high tension transformer sparked the accident. his child found him on the floor as neighbors shut off the current. Survived by wife and three children. He was a member of the M E Church and the Odd Fellows.
The Citizens’ State Bank of Anita gains a charter soon after $75,000 in shares are subscribed and deposited at The Whitney Loan and Trust Bank. Five hundred shares are distributed among 225 shareholders with $50,000 required by law liquidated for Citizens’ Savings Bank. The new bank will open by Wednesday, amid a sparse fruit season.
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