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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
4
Readers criticize the drawn out process for finalizing the soldiers bonus in Iowa. They denounce delays and internal politics as unprincipled and call for removing obstacles to ensure timely negotiations and payment to veterans who earned the benefit.
An editorial argues that rising tuition and related expenses hinder access to higher education despite growing state funding. It questions lawmakers' priorities and highlights the broader impact on families and future careers. The column also ribaldly notes local anecdotes about dogs, jobs, and the League of Nations naming quirks.
The piece muses on early 1924 campaign prep with Republicans and Democrats cited as training for the handicap. It jokes that the nation hopes Warren G Harding will win and notes rural wisdom about diverse crops yielding good succotash.
June brides are already lining up for the annual slaughter, which gives promise of exceeding the average in all former years.
The article argues a hick town can ruin lifelong friendships over paving rows. It notes little police activity suggesting sugar thieves are being rounded up and questions Klux Klan credentials amid nationwide rumors. A New York man seeks to preserve his deceased wife by stuffing her body at home.
A Missouri man fires two shots at his coat tail to dodge a neighbor’s furious husband, while Iowa’s legislature is touted as historically impactful though unverified. Iowa banks report a large gain in resources with forty four million more since December and fifty million six hundred thousand more than last year. The piece notes land price slumps and investment volatility, yet Iowa remains steadily progressing amid Ford and other factors.
The piece argues the party is misrepresented by white washed Democrats and Socialists posing as Republicans. It claims they gained power through a rotten primary system, corrupting the party’s image and leadership.
A tense contest unfolds as rum runners and federal officers clash in a high tension pursuit. The event likens their cat and mouse chase to a spirited sprint with both sides eager to gain the lead.
James Furman and wife visited Atlantic on Monday. The Pythian Sisters met Monday night. Ed M Blakesley and family from Wiota visited Anita on Sunday. Ed Wagner and family from Masona spent Sunday with the Wagners in Anita. G M DeCamp and wife drove to Redfield on Sunday to visit the DeCamp home.
Victor B Case his wife and baby from the Wiota vicinity were Saturday evening guests of J T Monnig and his wife.
Mrs A J Lewis of Ellsworth Kansas spends the week in the city as guest of her son Jas B Lewis and family.
N F Stucker of the Paving Company Ottawa Kansas visited the city Friday to inspect the ongoing paving work and monitor progress.
Doc Williams came back Friday from the State Dental Association meeting in Des Moines and immediately started work in his million dollar garden.
Professor Raymond J. Cornell and family of Des Moines visited last week with E. W. Holmes and wife. Also visiting were Clifton Holmes and family from Hartford, Iowa.
Roy Deeming his wife and baby spent Saturday evening in Council Bluffs visiting Mrs. Deeming’s parents at Frank W Luxford’s home. They plan to move to a new home in Auburn Iowa after the farewell.
The editors urge readers to spread the word about the Record to non subscribers. They pledge to put forth greater effort to make the paper the best country newspaper in Cass county and say a word from friends can help attract readers and grow the paper.
Along Main street a self styled test specimen examined the new curb and gutter to see if it could endure kicks from his boot. He is described as a twin to another man who questioned fresh paint until he tested it with his fingers.
Fred M. Shley went to Omaha Monday to consult a specialist about his poor health. He has been largely bed confined for months and his ailments suggest serious complications that may be relieved by special treatment.
A number of mothers in Anite and vicinity look forward to the closing of the state schools and colleges for the summer vacation. They expect the kids to be at home again after a year of good effort, though the break may be brief.
Mrs. B D Alderman of Des Moines fought to inherit the Fontanelle physician Dr. Pierre McDermid estate claiming to be his summon law wife. The district court at Greenfield, before Judge Applegate, ruled against her after the February 1922 death of the doctor.
Des Moines traveler George Burberry, famed for roaming the territory since early days, slowly recovers after a long illness. His two year retirement ends as he mingles with friends in Atlantic last Monday.
Bert Vaughn of Anita Iowa advertises a Ford truck in excellent condition with a good triple box, 1918 model year. Price and contact details not listed.
The Town Council will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder on Saturday May 12 at 4 00 P M the old ice house on city grounds in West Anita. Building measures 40 by 60 feet with 20 foot posts. W T Biggs Town Clerk.
Old paints offered by Anita Drug Company on the bargain counter inviting buyers to repaint out-buildings and structures.
In Audubon authorities struggle as bootlegging cases remain unproven and convictions remain unlikely despite ongoing enforcement efforts. Local officials note persistent challenges in securing reliable witnesses and sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
Henry A. Shannon of this city is among aspirants taking the examination for appointment as Postmaster at Anita. The test will be conducted in Atlantic next Saturday.
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