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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
1
A special notice states property owners within the corporate limits and Anita Street will vote next Tuesday. It urges prompt, intelligent city council action and highlights the need for a complete vote by property owners on the matter.
The Town Council asks property owners to vote in a non binding referendum on a proposed sewer system costing about 70000 dollars plus 15000 for a disposal tank. The vote will be held at the Town Hall on March ith 1919 between eight in the morning and six in the evening. Mayor Homer Kirkham and Town Clerk Godfrey Miller announce the advisory election.
The Steward of the Cass County Farm reports a yearly deficit over eight years, noting the facility acts as a county hospital with nine inmates—most not fit for labor. A plan proposes selling 160 acres, buying a smaller tract near the county seat, and building a suitable care facility, but requires a public vote.
Frank H Knowlton died at his home Monday night after a year of poor health and a violent bout with diabetes. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Christian Church conducted by Rev W M Boaz, pastor of a Congregational church.
The House passed a measure for county agents and sent it to the Senate where it quickly followed. Representative Newton and Senator Julius Nelson opposed the bill, arguing it should be discretionary and funded by taxsavins. County supervisors statewide oppose the measure, warning of unnecessary expense and potential constitutional challenges if enacted. The editorial urges retrenchment and reform, suggesting closing agricultural schools if jobs are scarce.
Peter Pallensen aged about fifty living on the Simon Smith farm northwest of Anita died by his own hand last Thursday morning, found by his wife and son. Recent farm purchase in Victoria township, with cash paid and another payment due March 1, worsened by financial strain. He leaves a wife and three children. Body shipped to Elk Horn area for burial.
A critique of wartime agricultural advisers who claim credit for farmers output. It argues farmers succeeded via their own efforts despite Washington red tape and advisory bodies, and praises the farmer for his independent work that kept the country fed.
A historical remark notes that a person in the highest office can err, stressing humility in leadership. It underscores the fallibility of presidents and the continuing value of scrutiny and accountability.
The speaker notes the idea that the President should inform the American people of a hunch and argues about who is pushing this approach as proper and orderly.
The remarks reflect on Democratic rhetoric about a claimed billion-dollar congress contrasted with the present congress spending in the tens of billions. The passage notes the absence of a tweet from Democratic headquarters amid the high spending figure.
The piece likens a spoiled child’s pranks to a self-appointed statesman who believes he controls the United States government and must be compelled to yield.
A representative asserts the President should freely disclose information that touches public interests and not object to revealing all that he knows. The remark frames transparency as a democratic obligation and emphasizes informing citizens.
The observer notes that most paved road boosters echo a common message and salaries, suggesting they learned the same school of instruction. Bhike, manager of the Coop, recently traveled east of the state for a trip last week.
A harsh critique urges legislators to resign if they cannot be swayed by lobbyists who spend the winter around the State Capitol. The piece mocks professional lobbyists for trading influence for pay while lawmakers defend personal convictions against such pressure.
The article urges the GOP to unite on a capable high minded nominee to win the 1920 election. It argues against candidates with military, judicial, or academic backgrounds and calls for a genuine red blooded American who will enforce laws rather than legislate from the presidency.
An Iowa farmer criticizes the paved roads program and questions hidden backers from auto, tire, cement, brick, oil trusts, and local business groups. He urges farmers to investigate assumed costs and the motives of Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Clubs amid rising living and death costs.
The text argues for paying city town and country school teachers salaries reflecting their true value and suggests that adequate pay would eliminate the need to pension superannuated teachers. It claims Iowa teachers earn more than they receive and urges action by lawmakers to set fair wages.
Secretary Baker reports complete casualty lists sent to Washington and 1000 clerks at work. The daily list shows about five hundred names with two clerks producing one name per day. He requests 1000 more clerks, totaling 2000, aiming for a daily list of 1000 names until all are printed, per Fontanelle Observer.
Colorado Democrat Senator Thomas denounces Democratic policy as wasteful and headed to national insolvency. He warns that a 200 million dollar post roads provision would fund improvements to every road in the country, far surpassing earlier 75 million limits and boosting federal debts. He urges Congress to reconsider the measure.
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