What Have They Done The Anita city election assessment
A historical newspaper review defends the current mayor and council ahead of a March 29 election. It enumerates fiscal gains including cheaper street lighting, new water works equipment, added wells, and street improvements. The piece notes reduced operating costs, debt details, and painting of public buildings, asserting economy and progress amid labor and weather challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
Electric Light Co
Bull Creek
Citizen's Savings Bank
Judge Sears Corner
Mary Jane
Anita
Counsell
Anita Leaders Defend City Finances and Sewer Plan
City officials defended wartime economy and tax restraint while outlining funds balances as of March 1 1920. They argue for a sewer system, explain water limits, cite contractor price issues, and refute claims of opposition to public improvements. They note surrounding towns’ debts and voter expressions on sewer and tax measures.
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Kthe
Anita
State Board of Health
Anita Faces Mayoral and Council Ticket Promises
The article outlines petition filing requirements for a municipal proposition and notes bond companies insist on legal compliance to keep bonds negotiable. It profiles The People’s Ticket nominees for Anita’s mayor and council, pledging faithful, economical administration for two years and active pursuit of permanent improvements. It also mentions Judge Walter I. Smith’s health recovery and return to California for treatment.
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People’s
Anita
Kirkham
American Legion
Council On
People's
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
California
Debated town and politics echo in March reflections
A reflective column rails at misrepresentation in politics and the abuse of the term Progressiveism. It laments lack of honesty in elections, critiques economic strain on schools, and notes Thursday night power outages from the March zephyrs and kerosene light era.
Boosters and Boosting in Anita Newsroom
Booster culture is defended as a citizen right and community service in Anita. The piece defends loyal local advocacy for public officials, comments on national politics, and relays local incidents including a horse accident and a deadly Nevada tornado, plus neighborhood moves and a lamp outageToggle
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Anita
Anita town assessor contemplates reelection and reform
Godfrey Miller declares long tenure as Anita Assessor with no solicitation for votes. He stresses truthfulness, promises to adjust real estate valuations to fund needed improvements, and invites residents to present proof before the Board of Equalization if unhappy with assessments. He asks voters to consider his record at the March 29 election.
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Anita
Board of Equalization
Ime
Godfrey Miller
The Iowa School Teacher Reflections on Pay and Recognition
A historical critique urges Iowa lawmakers to honor teachers with fair pay and stable support. The piece laments that legislators seek raises for officeholders while teachers remain underpaid and underrecognized, predicting eventual substantial recognition for educators, male or female.
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City Water Works
de Laval
Coffey & Irwin T
Hardware and Implement CO
N. L. Larson
Iowa
White Pole
FORD
Omaha Auto-Radiator Mfg. Co
Wagner & Shaffer
White House
Paul Becker
Roxville
City
Mary Becker
Orange Wheatley
J. O. Wheatley
Atlantic
W.E. Kellaway
West Main Street
Warren
Ada
Omaha
Nevada
Missouri
Wm. Bothwell
Paul Pierceau
Harry Brewer
Jas. J. Brewer
Lowa
Gaa
Des Moines
Lee
Atlantic, Iowa
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