Des Moines and Polk county go for a term of Sheriff Robb
The editorial urges Des Moines and Polk county readers to decide on a possible second term for Sheriff Robb. It criticizes Congress for farmers and calls for decisive action by a Republican majority. It questions Dempsey and Sims, and mocks labor as well as foreign policy voices. It notes gasoline prices and parole case judges. It claims Anita lacks public pool halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County
Robb
Congress
Iowa
Anita
Governor Kendall Calls for Freight Rate Drop in Iowa
Gov Nate E Kendall launches urgent campaign to reduce freight rates on Mississippi River valley food commodities, focusing on Iowa. He blasts Iowa's U S senators and representatives with letters urging swift action, sending copies to A B Cummins W S Kenyon W F Kopp H E Hull B E Sweet G N Haugen J W Good C W Ramsmyer C OC Dowell H M Towner W R Green L J Dickinson and W D Boies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River Valley
Iowa
Nate E
Kendall
National Congress
A. B. Cummins
W.S. Kenyon
W. F. Kopp
H. E. Hull
B. E. Sweet
G. N. Haugen
J. W. Good
C. W. Ramsmeyer
C. OC. Dowell
H. M. Towner
W.R. Green
L.J. Dickinson
W. D. Boies
Dear Senator Cummins on rail rates and commodity prices
A letter from Hon. A. B. Cummins to a senator discusses Iowa farmers shipper costs, reduced railway pay, and proposed freight rate cuts for Mississippi Valley food commodities. It warns of political upheaval if relief is not provided and calls for lower oil and sugar lemon price discrepancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cummins
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Tidewater
Mississippi Valley
United States
War profiteering crackdown urged by Washington
Washington calls for extreme criminal prosecutions of war grafters and profits captured nationwide. After riotous excess and misrule, railroads demand government guarantees for economical operation. People fear continued rail price gouging and await Congress action before the 1924 election returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giltedge
Congress
Common peepul seek to cut cost of essentials not steel
The comment argues that people care more about lowering prices for necessities than steel, noting a steel surplus exists alongside "steal." It reflects economic frustration and street-level concerns over affordability and inflation.
Pledges to be redeemed with changed conditions
With a Democratic president and congress in place the country did not expect much but now faced radically changed conditions. The piece argues the nation has a right to expect pre election pledges to be redeemed with the least possible delay.
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Congress
Weekly Band Concerts Draw Crowds To Anita
The Anita Concert Band draws large crowds from many directions with weekly performances. Residents welcome visitors and strangers within the gates and hope they return often to enjoy the music and community spirit.
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Anita
Government aid to farmers boosts national interests now
The government would serve broad national interests by giving farmers a good, generous lift at a time when assistance is needed, arguing such support benefits the entire country more than any other influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal and state courts clash over liquor haul in Des Moines
In Des Moines a dispute erupts between federal and state authorities over a large liquor seizure by Sheriff Robb. A federal writ demands surrender of the goods, while Sheriff Robb, following Judge Utterbeck, refuses. The piece attacks Washington officials for misreporting business conditions and urges local farmers to study market quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robb
Utterbeck
Washington
City Marshal Lodges Man After Altercation in Kansas
A local report claims City Marshal A D Dean gave lodging Tuesday night to a black man who resisted being thrown out. The man reportedly told Dean he never had such reception in Kansas, and the marshal suggested he should have stayed in Kansas.
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A. D. Dean
Africa
Marshal Dean
Kansas
Spotted adder confusion near Greenfield sparks debate
A traveling man killed a snake claimed to be a spotted adder near Greenfield. The piece notes seasonal misidentification with harmless bullsnakes, warns about misreadings from liquor brands, and humorously questions local police and officials about recognition of a real crew and American sentiment as ad ministration faces critics.
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Greenfield
Fatal auto crash claims Cass County figure Oll Coomes
Hon Oll Coomes dies instantly when the car overturns near Storm Lake while returning from Rock Rapids Iowa. His wife Mrs Coomes and son are injured with ribs fractured and internal injuries. Mayor A K Coomes of Atlantic brings the body home for funeral services at the Atlantic First M E Church. An obituary will appear next week.
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Oll Coomes
Cass County
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Storm Lake
Coomes
Atlantic
M. EK
F. W. Simpson
Wiota Lodge
C.C. F
Atlantic Cemetery
Town’s character and daily life in Anita and Adair county
The column surveys Anita and nearby Cass counties noting social ills and everyday concerns. It laments traffic needs, warns about hooch in Adair, hints at auto gas credits in today’s Record, mocks old maid views on child culture, and jokes about sugar profiteers, beer, air routes, and the Mary Pickford divorce. It references a coal-house accident involving Bill Stager and discusses Early Ohio potatoes.
Indicted for Manslaughter in Moonshine Death Near Briscoe
Adams county grand jury indicted Frank Fuhr Ted Lantz and Elmer Fane on manslaughter charges over Emanuel Fisher death from alcohol poisoning after drinking moonshine on April 3 at a Grant area farm. Fisher 51 died April 14 in Atlantic hospital after severe illness. Bonds set at 2500 each. Fuhr and Fane jailed in Corning. Lantz released on bond. Fisher previously lived in Cass county with several siblings.
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Adams County
Frank Fuhr
Ted Lantz
Elmer Fane
Briscoe
Emanuel Fisher
Atlantic
Fisher
Bacon
Grant
Fuhr
Fann
Corning
Fred Knees
Hay-Mon
Cass County
Henry
Chris Fisher
Elwood
Nicholas
Griswold
Lydia Rose
Amanda Cozad
Cumberland
Young Man Drowns Near Massena
Burl Pearson ten year old son of John Pearson and wife of Massena area drowned Wednesday evening while swimming in a pond near town. Although skilled swimmer he was pulled below in deep water by cramps after being joined by three companions. Hank Stanley fourteen recovered the body and aided in revival efforts in vain. Funeral services were held at Massena M E Church conducted by Rev Breedling of Cumberland.
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Burl Pearson
John Pearson
Massena
Hank Stanley
Massena M. E
Breedling
Cumberland
Free gasoline giveaway promoters at Manhattan Oil event
Chas. D. Robinson and W. V. Sig lin won ten and five gallons of free gasoline from Manhattan Oil Company last week. Readers are instructed to watch the Anita Record for auto numbers eligible for more free gasoline. To claim, bring a copy of the Anita Record with the published numbers and the automobile bearing those numbers to the office by 6 PM on Monday, July 4.
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Chas. D. Robinson
W. V. Siglin
Manhattan Oil Company
Anita
Anita Record
Trustees of Grant Township Meet to Pay Bills July 2 1921
The Trustees of Grant Township will meet Saturday July 2 1921 at The Farmers'Coop at one o'clock to pay all bills and transact any legal business. Ira E. Bowen, Township Clerk. C.T. Smith & Son announce an extra special sale of seasonable goods for next Saturday July 2 offering bargains unprecedented in Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Farmers’Coop
C.T. Smith & Son
Anita
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Dempsey
Sims
Sam Gompers
League of Nations
Lee
Martha Washington
Whitman
S Nop
Karry
Atlantic, Iowa
Col. Harvey
Admiral Sims
Wagner & Shaffer
Moocher
Cass
Counties
National Treasury
Adair County
Bill Stager
Ohio
Mary Pickford
O. K’d. Throu
Township Meeting
Ira E. Bowen
Chestnut Street
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