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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
The passage argues that voters will not be swayed by a smile from Coolidge as long as he is seen as knowing his stuff on public concerns. It compares politicians to animals capable of brief glee but stresses substance over appearance.
A reader letter page airs satirical jabs at politicians and parties. It mocks arguments about war and peace, comments on La Follette, party divides, and calls for responsibility amid intense political debate. The piece notes public election costs in Cass County and questions the value of the primary system.
In Iowa the Republican primary gave a thirty to thirty five thousand vote majority for Smith Brookhart as the party’s senatorial candidate to succeed himself. The piece criticizes Brookhart’s record and party loyalty, arguing he aligns more with foreign rather than Republican principles. It questions the primary system and the future representation in Washington.
The essay condemns wartime sugar conservation claiming the effort failed to aid soldiers while creating a class of sugar profiteers. It argues the plan betrayed its stated purpose and left the public with lasting resentment toward the profiteers.
The piece argues dogs have days while cats dominate days and nights with no safety for felines. It mocks cats privileged status and their elusive actions on fences and escapes, noting their nine lives offer little protection.
The text reports on a man named Banks who misread his own ambitions and believed he was running for Governor of Iowa. As primary returns arrive, his remarks reveal a sour reception from across the state.
A farmer rejected an offer of 1.87 per bushel for his corn hoping for 2.00, then faced a lower sale price of thirty cents. The column notes his decision left him to blame for the loss.
A century of two thirds rule in nominating President and Vice President is blamed for distrust. The Democratic party openly confesses a lack of faith and confidence in entrusting a bare majority of its representatives with choosing party standard bearers.
Iowa taxpayers howl for tax cuts while primary election costs remain a burden. The Cass county total nearly $2000 highlights statewide waste, urging voters to press senators and representatives to repeal the costly primary election law.
The Sioux City Journal voices a provocative push to use the Dawes reparation plan as leverage to prompt foreign interest. It mocks reliance on Daneses and urges leveraging influence to spur action and prompt payment of interest coupons.
A foreign country with mixed affection for the United States should be watched even during peace. The piece warns that even calm times require vigilance as dangers can arise unexpectedly like a dog or snake in the home.
The piece describes a circus like show with the Republican elephant and Democratic jackass as the main attraction under the big top. The Radical Reds dubbed Crimson Beauties perform side show stunts with flood curdling effects. Amusement and entertainment are promised for all, ensuring no one leaves disappointed.
Report notes a large gathering in St Paul last week to nominate a radical ticket for President and Vice President amid strong Democratic jibes at Republicans. The column hints the scene illustrates freedoms in the land and mocks GOP image during a Madison Square Garden flurry. Nearby, Mrs. Andy Miller hosted the Ride A Wee club with a full attendance and an afternoon of fancy work followed by a three course luncheon at 5:30 with Mrs. Guy Steinmetz helping.
In Maryville Missouri a man convicted of writing and distributing threatening letters signed K K K without being a Klansman was sentenced to sixty days in jail by Judge Reeves. The piece argues the Klan does not endorse such acts and condemns misuse of its initials.
The fifty third annual commencement at Iowa State College conferred degrees and certificates on 525 graduates with 199 more graduated earlier, totaling 724 for the year. Glenn Frank of Century Magazine gave the address urging leadership for a future leap in western civilization. Cass county students Bernice Kirkham Anita Peterson and E O Bierbaum were among the graduates.
The wife of H. L. Frost long a Cass county resident since 1869 died at Atlantic hospital after several years illness at sixty seven. She was born in Butler county Indiana and married H. L. Frost November 20 1874. Survived by husband and six children. Funeral services were held Friday.
The Thompkins Orchestra of Omaha is slated to appear at Congo Church next Sunday in both morning and evening services. The evening program will start at 7 30 to allow the group to return to Omaha by auto after services. Harry Osen leads the 6 45 endeavor meeting on the topic The Congregationalists and the World-Wide Kingdom. The morning theme is Religion and Patriotism in anticipation of the national holiday. Nine Sunday School delegates are named for the Institute in Atlanta on Tuesday July 8.
By special execution from the District Court of Cass County Iowa dated June 13 1924 Theodore Krogmann plaintiff vs Remmer Dinkla Bertha Dinkla Bruno Waldau and Rob in L Leach Receiver of Citizens State Bank Anita Iowa defendants to satisfy a mortgage decree and costs the west half of the northeast quarter section five township seventy five range thirty five Cass County Iowa will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door Atlantic at 11 00 a m on July 15 1924 attendance required
John Wade and family spent Sunday in Adair. Chas H Graham of Oak Ridge was a Record caller yesterday. No band concert in City Park Tuesday night due to road conditions and threatening weather. T T Saunders returned from Omaha where his brother Fred Saunders lies ill. A Lakes visit described as a brief sojourn along the Dead Sea shore. Pen A Wood and Ed Shannon were Anita visitors Monday. Mrs Lulu Gotsche returned to Grand Island Nebraska after visiting G M Adair and B D Forshay. C Rasmusen taught the Adair band Monday evening with a visiting Anita Band Boy member.
Miss M. Boyle offers treatment for nervousness neuritis and rheumatism in Atlantic Iowa. She provides Electrical Vapor Baths High Frequency Electricity Swedish Treatments and a mineral water line. Rooms for men and women available in the Opera House Block. Call to visit.
A local notice invites readers to review a vacation needs list before travel and offers mail handling while away. The ad promotes Bongers Bros and asks for washing to be done at Mrs. Reilly’s home, seeking service requests from residents.
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