Hunting for Sympathy and Tax Grievances Across Iowa
The piece argues that non taxable securities across Iowa including Cass county and Anita drive up general taxes. It notes Wm. R. Green’s failed repeal efforts and Chas. D. Booth’s refusal to file a bill of expense. It also covers a Senate clash over a resolution condemning a mystery attacker and a wounded police officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cass County
Anita
Congress
Wm. R. Green
Chas. D. Booth
Harlan
Iowa State Senate
Cass
Shelby
General Assembly
Senate
Booth
Public Opinion Blocks Global Alliance Proposal
The article notes that a seven million majority opposed joining the League of Nations, arguing the verdict would not require resubmission to prove broad national opposition to any world court alliance, regardless of its branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
League of Nations
World Court
Outlived Their Usefulness in the Senate
A sharp editorial contends the United States Senate has become a roost for antiquated figures who have outlived usefulness. It accuses several members of dawdling on their perches and emitting squawks against constructive proposals, arguing their presence harms progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union States Senate
T. Umfa
Fragments Hint at Farm Reform Debate and Disappointment
The readable text hints at discussions of farm reform and anticipated public reaction. It mentions a proposed farm rele and mentions appetite for manners and potential disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretierm
Patriot board recommended for farm relief bill study
A longtime political observer suggests a list of named patriots for a new Board to implement farm relief provisions. The proposal includes salaries and an immediate overseas trip to Russia to study conditions and report to Congress around December 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Murphy
Minnesota
Reno
Towa
Hirth
Missouri
Peek
Illinois
Norris
Nebraska
Russia
Congress
Farm Dwelling Destroyed And Insurance Details Noted
A large modern farmhouse on Ver non J Duthie’s Anita Iowa farm four and one half miles southeast burned Tuesday afternoon. The blaze likely started in the basement furnace room or from the electrical system. Mrs Duthie woke to smoke and neighbors aided but contents and building were lost. insured for 1200 on the building and 1400 on contents with plans to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon J. Duthie
Anita
Mr. Duthie
Duthie
Des Moines Mutual
Death of a Former Resident E W Blakesley
Old friends in Anita Cass county mourn the death of E W Eph Blakesley pioneer citizen lawyer editor businessman and farmer who died Sunday April 28 1929 at his Payette Idaho home after four years illness aged eighty four Survived by three daughters Mrs Ethel Lattig Mrs Louie Woods Beatrice Blakesley and Bayard Clifton Blakesley all of Payette Idaho and by one son Funeral services were held April 29 and interment in Payette A longer notice will follow in next week’s Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Cass County
E. W
Eph”) Blakesley
Payette
Idaho
Blakesley
Ethel Lattig
Chas. P. Lattig
Louie Woods
Robert H. Woods
Beatrice Blakesley
Bayard Clifton Blakesley
Pay
Anita reminiscences and civic notes from the Record
A letter from a delinquent subscriber thanks the editor for Anita memories from former schoolmates and teachers. The writer reflects on early community life in Anita, Missouri, gratitude for mentors, and calls for Christian fidelity. Notes also mention J. T. Monnig’s illness and general tax and national debt musings.
Former Anita Girl Sends Postal Money Order Roots in Anita Area
Laura Myers Miller of Mossank Sask Canada, once a noted Anita girl, mails a post office money order in payment for her old home effective January 1 1930. Her sisters once in Anita now live in Caprio and Los Angeles, with Hettie Knoll wife of Ches Knoll a notable Tapestor and Ve Nelson wife of Billy Nelson former night operator at Tack Island station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Myers Miller
Mossank
Sask
Canada
Anita
Miller
Iler
Caapnio
Hettie Knoll
Ches. Kroll
Well Know
Tapestor
Orterie
Mes Vee Nelson
Billy” Neam
Tack Island Station
Los Angeles
Changeable Conditions Hint at Approaching Winter
The text notes a rapid temperature swing from sixty degrees to freezing, signaling winter's approach and urging readers to brace for the cold. It also jokes about Canadians enjoying the odd weather and hints at keeping warm clothing ready until July 4.
Remembering Past Days Letter From Anita Native Fannie Pratt
A reminiscence from Fannie Moseley Pratt, once of Anita, recounts her youth in the town, marriage to George S. Pratt, and moves to Canada then Missouri. She expresses happiness and health for herself and husband while sending warm wishes to old friends and neighbors who shared a close community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Fannie
Moseley) Pratt
George S. Pratt
Canada
Missouri
American Legion Auxiliary Plans May Meeting at Mrs Stone Home
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday May 12 at the home of Mrs A B Stone. Mrs Ernest Burke and son Gail visited Des Moines last week with Raymond Burke a student at Des Moines Catholic College. The Senate must act promptly on farm relief measures acceptable to President Hoover to avoid delays in any implementation.
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American Legion Auxiliary
A. B. Stone
Ernest Burke
Gail
Des Moines
Raymond Burke
Des Moines Catholic College
Hoover
United States Senate
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RM F. Myers
Casa County
Senator Booth
Alabama
Crawford
Swift
Wall Street
Ladies’ Home Journal
War Cry
Ette
Mr. Blakesley
the Record
Cherry Street
Springfield
Sherm
George
George and Fannie Pratt
Rock Island
J. T. Monnig
Uncle Seam
Saeer
Funce
Nic
E. W. Holmes Co
Ford
Ford MoTror Company
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