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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1923
Page
1
Friends of the Record report editor Mr Myers is in Atlantic hospital after an accident while splitting kindling. A wood piece struck his eye, knocked off glasses, injuring the eyeball. he is under treatment by Dr Montgomery. Our newsroom will strive to maintain first class service during his absence.
Rose Alta Page born Illinois January 1 1863 died March 2 1923 at her home in Antta Iowa aged 60 years 1 month 22 days. She married Orlando Reed in 1882 and had three children then married Fred Worm in 1869 producing nine more with many grandchildren. She lived in Anita vicinity and was a respected mother and neighbor with a large circle of friends.
The Pittsburg Gazette-Times notes Samuel Gompers can speak plainly about Arkansas mob outrages but remains strangely silent on Herrin. The remark highlights perceived neglect of Herrin events by the labor leader.
Editorial cartoon style voice urges Old World nations to exhaust themselves with endless fighting until they tire of war and return to work. Ends with call for peace and stability after soldiers withdraw from range of guns.
The Toledo Blade praises the League of Nations for guiding stenographers at the council to dress modestly. It argues the organization still commands influence and enforces its own standards, proving it not entirely dead.
Henry Ford is rumored to run for president on the Democratic ticket if he campaigns with a tail. Ford dismisses traditional economics as bunk and criticizes tariff approaches as at odds with long American experience.
The New Castle Courier quotes that Harding and Hughes see Europe’s plight as their own making and insist America cannot reform European attitudes. They argue Europe pushes revenge, expansion, or communism, making relief effort futile.
England and the United States have reached terms on the English war debt with America’s terms deemed fair. England accepted the final American conditions after no further concessions were offered, and both nations moved to action rather than protest.
Mrs. Mary Wegner of Adair died after a three day illness from pneumonia following lagrippe. Born September 1855 in Benton county Iowa she moved to Adair as a girl and married Gus Wegner. She leaves two children Georgg Wegner and Mrs C E Harry five grandchildren two brothers two sisters and many friends. Funeral services were held March 6 1925 at the Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Otto Kohn with burial in the Lutheran cemetery north of Adair.
The Springfield Republican notes another GOP reform achievement and praises the abolition of the free seeds graft from Congress appropriations, marking a lasting credit to the Republican administration.
Tommy enters the village shop asking for a lamp globe and notes his mother wants one as strong as the bulb she bought there yesterday from Good Hardware.
A Fairmont West Virginian editorial argues the Harding administration will seize any opportunity to advance disarmament and world peace, presenting resolve over rhetoric as proof of commitment.
Beatrice Nebr Express notes the League of Nations appears detached amid the ongoing European crisis, contrasting its ideals with the current geopolitical confusion and inaction.
Voters and analysts note that campaign pledges often falter once officials take office. Experts cite budget constraints, political opposition, and shifting priorities as obstacles to keeping campaign promises, with some promises abandoned or scaled back.
The Toledo Blade article notes Mr. McAdoo’s quote about supporting an intelligence bloc and suggests a possible shift after leaving office. It also opines England should keep warships in Turkish waters and mentions Soviet and French German debt quarrel dynamics.
A Chicago Tribune observation argues that many Americans avoided real danger in France or Flanders in 1918 while clamoring for sacrifice in Europe. It claims vicarious sacrifice thrived in comfortable American quarters after 1914 and persists today.
A columnist urges capturing the so called Turkey gobbler of Europe and securing it or preparing for the oven as a bold left field plan.
The poor, burdened by taxes, could purchase 2,500,000 new automobiles, bringing total owned vehicles to nearly 12,000,000, about one for every nine people, in a bleak national outlook.
Oscar Straus, former ambassador to Turkey, fears Turkish intrigues could pull the United States into a conflict. He argues Kemal Pasha will not drag Straus into quarrels and urges the US to stay out, letting others finish what they start.
A Dayton Ohio Republication notes that Americans would be drawn into European disputes if the United States joined the League of Nations. The column mocks Rome’s politics and jokes about Ireland’s unrest, suggesting the world’s quarrels echo near home.
William J. Bryan starts addressing foreign policy topics, marking his first reference since telling the Austrian Ambassador that the President’s war rhetoric was not a serious threat. The Portland Express notes Bryan’s renewed focus on international questions as tension persists.
The service took place Sunday at 2 00 PM led by Rev Alva Jacobs. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. The text recalls blessed release and eternal love as the spiritual tribute to the departed.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Rose Alta Worm. Henry Lees and children sign. Also notes peanut crop values for 1922 21 and 20 and mentions Rev. Jacobs visit. Lost Ford tire between Anita and Lew Pieper farm. return to Dr J M Soper Anita Iowa. Political jab about 1924 platform and a 1914 French traitor case. Egypt King Tut fashion rumor teased.
A curious fashion note wonders how plaids reemerging in style would interact with varying complexions of French women, imagining diverse effects across color palettes. The idea riffs on the relationship between fabric hues and appearance.
The article notes the United States asking France to settle war debts while France responds it cannot. It ponders whether the U S should mirror France's stance toward Germany and adopt a similar repayment posture.
Lucas county senator James F. Johnson signals interest in supporting a progressive Republican for Congress in the eighth district while friends hint he may seek another campaign bid.
Russell Warren Calkins born June 4 1832 Middletown New York died March 3 1923 at his daughter Grace Wagner's home aged 90 years 8 months 29 days. He served in the Civil War first lieutenant in the 139th Illinois Infantry and was a lifelong Mason and Congregationalist in Anita Iowa. Funeral at Congregational church conducted by Rev A A Robertson with Masonic rites. interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Wm. Carey of Atlantic visited the city Monday. Mrs. W.G. Wilson also called Monday and left two dollars to renew the Record for 1923.
Anita Jows Mrs Fred Aldrich of Des Moines visits Des Moines city for week as guest of her parents Mr and Mrs C A Thompson.
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