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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
1
A collection of opinions and quips on the Democratic party, the postwar U S political scene, tariffs, and public utilities. It critiques former Democratic governance, praises the new Postmaster General, mocks Germany, and notes Des Moines crime trends and legislative theatrics with a conservative tilt. The piece reflects early 20th century partisan sentiment and rhetoric.
A column rails at national policy unity and wartime Kaiser guilt notables. It laments rising crime in Des Moines, warns of coal shortages and idle cars, and critiques impending taxes on sand and gravel. The piece notes spring anticipation and ends with a baffling wartime pardon reference for L. W. Boehner.
The piece notes that federal agents are given names and addresses of all home brewery and still buyers by vendors, suggesting a nationwide crackdown. It also recalls local history with Cass county students, the Hotel Victoria renovation by Mrs. Sith, and various community updates including school board actions and family news.
A two mill tax to support the local home band was approved by both houses with a petition required from legal voters and a referendum to the people. If approved, funds will be dedicated to the municipal band, celebrated with weekly summer concerts for the town.
A local notice invites breeders to inspect two pure bred Belgian stallions in Anita around April 1 1921 with breeding plans to be announced later. Also included are community updates on housing, taxes, highway funding, a bogus check incident, sewer connections, and a Debs espionage act case review by President Harding.
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