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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
4
The Official Paper criticizes party turnover in federal posts, arguing that Republican postmasters replace Democratic appointees as terms expire. It claims Harding and successors will continue this tradition, asserting that victors deserve the spoils and urging removal of Democratic holdovers where Republicans are available.
A published roster of leaders and near-leaders of a local Scandal Mongers' Union is presented as a warning to those not yet drawn in. The note says it could print detailed accusations and names if needed as self defense against disinformation and misrepresentation by those who enable the group.
Senator H O Bursum of New Mexico drafts an adjusted compensation bill for four million World War I veterans. The measure would pay 1.2 billion dollars and is expected to go before the next Congress with President Harding anticipated to sign if not vetoed.
A column laments scarce blue sky peddlers and predicts a hard winter for laborers while mocking corn volume myths. It criticizes relief to Russia and creditors, accusing leaders of naivety and urging reverence for law as Lincoln’s political religion.
A collage of remarks touches on wartime debts, veteran benefits, farm finances, and political tensions in 1924 Iowa. Observations mock inflated indebtedness, dogged postwar recovery, and interwar European strife while hinting at evolving public opinion on the League of Nations.
The writer notes that high living costs do not threaten the man who can grow onions radishes lettuce and strawberries in his garden. His self supplied produce makes the struggle for bread less daunting and eases food worries.
The speaker argues that the United States has enough to handle saving its own affairs and should not undertake to save other nations that are considered beyond recovery. Additional burdens should not be assumed now or ever.
A satirical local editorial contemplates Klansmen establishing a fixed site, joking about hauntings and goat farms, while mocking secrecy and urging readers to buy life insurance amid fear of violence and uncertain moves.
The Record outlines plans for a Legion Column inviting posts and members to share opinions on American Legion matters. It recalls Memorial Day scenes and notes veterans’ mixed reactions to the 50 cent per day Iowa bonus, praising state efforts and quiet gratitude of service members.
Excerpt chronicles postwar voyage home aboard the Celtic with American servicemen, a Red Cross send-off, and the morale of veterans. It notes state funds covering a soldiers bonus through bond retirements and questions the public funding of the bonus, urging readers to respond.
A cigarette narrator and multiple speakers contest the World Court idea, arguing it erodes free institutions. The Iowa Forum cites tariff fears and critiques the World Court as a twin of the defeated League of Nations scheme from the 1920 election era.
In New York City Debs argues he is a casualty of the war and deserves a veteran bonus. He notes receiving some aid during three years in Atlanta federal prison, and says if he qualifies then every German soldier, including the Crown Prince, should receive a life pension from the United States.
Iowa Legionnaire reports State Commander C. B. Robbins responded with a sharp remark about not engaging in a con test with a skunk at his own game when asked why he did not attack certain un-American influences more forcefully.
A violent anarchist amid chants of liberty and courage threatens to disrupt a peaceful vocation, claiming interference with his work and challenging authorities in a tense public scene.
J. P. Daughton, defeated Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's Eighth District, may contest Judge H. K. Evans's tight victory. The article notes the small margin and possible legal action following last week's special election.
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