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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
4
The text argues that only a congressional repeal of prohibition can end nationwide bans and legalize liquor, criticizing state laws as ineffective. It claims illicit producers will remain active, bootleggers will evade licenses, and federal agents will keep cushy salaries while enforcing the law.
The Winterset Madisonian expresses hope that Brookhart spends time in Soviet Russia to interview the bobbed-hair female judge delivering death sentences for minor offenses. It questions Russia exporting wheat and accepting American aid, and China shipping eggs while Americans fund relief. It warns Americans may be seen as easy marks by Europe and Asia.
The Webster City Journal argues wages must align with farm product prices. High wages help workers as consumers, but when farm values lag, sales drop and production slows. A sustainable balance requires higher farm prices or lower wages to preserve farmer purchasing power and overall demand.
The author argues that local merchants shoulder responsibility for dwindling trade as city department stores use organized, persistent campaigns. He urges country merchants to match urban rivals who hire experts to devise strategies for attracting customers. The piece emphasizes vigilance and proactive business conduct.
A trusted bank employee allegedly touched up Wichita’s big strong box, siphoning about one and a half million dollars for personal speculation. Bank officials scramble to address the scandal as potential legal action looms and incites fears of further repercussions.
In April the United States imported over 17 000 foreign birds under Biological Survey permits, about 14 000 are canaries. The piece notes other foreign birds and political commentary on President Harding, looming 1924 campaigns, and a prediction that 200 000 American tourists will visit England this year, spending thrice Britain’s debt payment.
The group Be Democracy favors actions that appear nonpartisan as they seek tangible benefits in electoral contests. The text argues this stance serves their interest in the battle of ballots without committing to a specific party.
If reports are accurate, President Harding’s planned 15,000 mile trip will encounter many chuck holes and rough stretches that will need fixing to allow his progress.
A critic warns that a government run without God religion or humanity is doomed to fail and will collapse with a dull thud. The remark underscores concerns about secular governance and moral guidance in public life.
A report notes many candidates for Iowa governor to succeed Nate Kendall may be permanently incapacitated from the next primary or convention. The Manitoba province votes in favor of becoming wetter after a seven year period, with a majority around 35,000 supporting more moisture and longer drinking breaks.
Judging from tracks in the mud a possible intruder alarmed a Red Oak household before morning. Senator Milton B. Pitt, former Iowa House speaker, will be the principal speaker at Red Oak Fourth of July events organized by the American Legion.
The piece notes Henry Ford's refusal to run for President but cites strong public pressure to nominate him. It discusses how supporters can overlook a candidate’s stance and press on despite objections amid a historical context of political maneuvering. It also cites Iowa’s debt reduction from about 100 million to roughly 20 million, highlighting questions about whether this signals hard times or improvement.
A piece by A. W. Shipman and William V. Petty recalls a colossal boat used by the A E F and a soldier graveyard in France. The editor humorously exaggerates ship features while a veteran speaks of guarding foreign graves and honoring fallen comrades.
At 11 00 A M special patriotic service conducted by the pastor will be held at the Congregational church. Members of the Grand Army of the Republic and their families and the American Legion and families are cordially invited. Special music and sermon appropriate to the occasion.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, living in Germany, is said to be awfully homesick for the United States because climatic conditions there are not conducive to his health.
The article highlights honey as a natural resource and cash crop, stressing that bees produce honey that would be wasted without them. It notes Iowa has many bee colonies, ranks fourth in owned colonies, and accounts for five percent of US honey production, second only to California.
Ira F. White, long time Baker Medicine Company representative, has contracted with the Rawleigh Company to retail its products across the territory. He has bought a new car suited to carrying Rawleigh goods and invites customers seeking quality items at reasonable prices.
Local reception committee plans an arsenal in Anita to deter bank raids. A small force will train to respond day or night with orders to shoot to kill, aiming to protect townspeople and businesses from looting by midnight bands.
The Cumberland Marshal recovered six quarts of extra heavy loaded liquor found stowed in a motorcycle’s sidecar. The owner fled town briefly creating suspicion and has vanished while the marshal continues to search for the owner and property.
The writer defends veterans bonuses mocking ex soldiers who criticize how the two dollar coin and twenty-cent hogs are spent. A man claims only one in twenty will benefit yet he has three cars, while the author says a Ford would aid those who served. The piece recounts gifting a $61.50 bonus to a critic.
Three nursing trainees Miss Evelyn Murphy Miss Anna Hansen and Miss Mabel Rasmussen from Atlantic hospital called on the Record editor Monday. They praised the hospital’s care and noted the nurses’ continued attention to patients after graduation. The Record office offers a cordial welcome to nurses both graduates and in training.
Goods valued at four thousand dollars and about one hundred dollars in cash were stolen from two Kimballton merchants C E Carlson dry goods and Freebergs clothing store. The Green Bay Lumber Co office was entered and a small change amount taken. Looted items were loaded into a truck for removal and the theft remained undiscovered until Friday morning.
A medicine show toured Anita on Monday night with faked cures and a standard dose of entertainment. The manager kept the gate money as crowds gathered for the act promising remedies that could cure or harm if directions were followed.
A fragment notes uncertainty about a man’s identity near Anita Iowa with mentions of Sam G. and Mrs Hansen of Des Moines visiting the area. It references John Pearce and his wife and other old friends and neighbors in the vicinity.
After failing as a money making venture the Menlo moving picture show is closed with furniture and fixtures junked and shipped to Omaha.
A robin, turtle-dove, cat-bird, thrush, sparrow, yellow hammer, wren, and jay have settled for summer on the editor’s premises, sharing the space and enjoying a lively avian gathering.
Lewis and Ward have been awarded the contract to install a Green Colonial furnace and Kohler bathroom fixtures in the Dr H E Campbell residence, formerly occupied by Howard D Allanson, now being modernized for Chas B Robinson and wife.
A columnist notes that fines alone fail to deter traffic violators while advocates urge tougher jail terms. The piece also questions when veterans jailed for wartime acts will seek government pensions upon release.
An obscure fragment suggests Europe visit could illuminate American statesmen now abroad. The line hints at learning from European governance to guide actions back home. No further context or details are provided in the text.
English statesman Sir David Lloyd George plans a return to the United States in September. If his aim is to press propaganda, the trip may be postponed indefinitely.
The piece argues Europe’s main interest in the United States is to ensure American resources including men money and sustenance are ready for use in an emergency even if not sent in person.
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