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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
4
The article recalls James J. Hill likening lime legumes and livestock to a three legged stool for agriculture. It notes legumes, especially alfalfa and clover, improve soil, while livestock helps market farm products efficiently. The piece emphasizes that a balanced system relies on all three elements working together.
Editorial critique of praising Smith Brookhart over Iowa Democratic editors. The piece argues Brookhart earned public accountability for past actions and urges repayment of debts to townspeople before being celebrated. It emphasizes measured praise over adulation and cautions against royal treatment.
A collage of remarks jumbles topics from March weather arrivals to fiscal aims and state policy. References include Gentle Annie due March 2, tax ideas on puppets, Secretary Mellon, oil disinfection, California weather notes, bank advert requirements, and a Bergman bill transferring secondary road authority to county boards with Senate support. Senator Booth is praised for backing the measure.
Editorial urges prompt action to incorporate and apply measures that aid agricultural workers. It argues that farmers' prosperity drives overall economic health and benefits all lines of business and professions.
The Iowa House of Representatives voted 91 to 7 to authorize a state board of eugenics and sterilization for inmates in state institutions deemed societal threats. Debate linked the measure to prior calls by Rep. L. B. Shannon, drawing criticism from opponents before the last June primary.
The passage urges farm relief supporters to secure a majority to quickly and satisfactorily address the issues in Congress. It warns against wasting time on professional politicians who may have forgotten pre election pledges to their constituents.
The president denounces all forms of government ownership and operation as business deterrents, urging relief from a system of government printing and selling envelopes. He notes resilience despite winter, and questions the fate of a fanciful old-time couple connected to a comical domestic scene.
The piece extols President Calvin Coolidge as a faithful and honest leader who served the country with dedication and sacrifice. It lauds his retirement to private life with the confidence and welcome of the people, highlighting his impartial and sincere efforts for the public good.
Leon G. Voorhees of Oklahoma City visited Anita and returned to Washington DC for the inaugural ceremonies of Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis, serving as an attendant to the event and tending to business at Anita Bank and other interests.
The speaker urges both houses to know farmers needs and what can be provided under the constitution, preventing prolonged fights by obstructionist legislators and avoid wasting time on deadlocked measures.
A critic argues against a bank guarantee provision that would force a banker engaged in legitimate business to cover losses of a failing banker. The plan is described as socialism and likened to a populist stance from 1896.
Twenty one of twenty seven members fed alfalfa and four fed clover hay this month with all members using grain. Eleven used high protein linseed oil meal. No mixed commercial feeds. home grown feeds used. Lassen Brothers win high herd for February with 17 prebred Holsteins averaging 35.6 fat. Frank Bailey’s Jersey Guernsey mix second at 30.6. Merle Denne’s 18 Holsteins third at 23.8. Overall 287 cows averaging 482 pounds milk with 20.6 pounds butterfat. Wheeler couple relocate to farm near Anita.
The article lists Sunday School at 9 45 A M Junior church at 10 45 A M Morning Worship at 11 00 A M and Evening Worship at 7 30 P M Attendance rose notably from the prior Sunday The Men's Bible Class Chorus performed The Old Church Bell in praise with Rev Dilman Smith Chaplain of the Des Moines Methodist hospital preaching both services in the pastor Douglass absence We invite all to attend.
A historical notice highlights Larson Atlantic as a referenced figure described as a dependable associate. The brief notes a strength in reliability and ties to the project context.
Federal and state agents raided Templeton sweeping up stills of various capacities and mash at different stages of rotting plus hundreds of gallons of finished product. Owners vary spelling of their names. Chester Crandall relocates from near Greeley to a farm near Kersey Colorado.
Mrs Nellie Richards slipped through an open door at Mrs Mayme Peerman s house in Anita and fell the full distance to the basement. She sustained severe injuries to her body and limbs and cut her head requiring a surgeon s care. The incident was described as a very fortunate accident that could have been fatal.
The Record thanks Fred Kauer for a bucket of strained honey sent last week to sweeten the editor. The gesture is noted as a kind local courtesy.
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