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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
4
The Record reviews politics and society with strong emphasis on home shopping for safety and steady wartime prices. It critiques politicians public stance, warns against rash reforms, and urges cautious, permanent road building and preparations against conflict. It also notes public attitudes toward marriage birth control and public welfare in a broad social panorama.
The passage urges that patriotic duty requires the army navy and reserve ready when alleged friends renew allegiance to the country of adoption, presenting such a condition as necessary in the current period.
The National Republic opines that if Democrats nominate Al Smith, McAdoo, and Bryan for the U S Senate in 1926, the year should be prosperous. The Cleveland Times Commercial notes Bryan’s disdain for Florida land profits under the gold standard. The Atlantic News cites a $15,000 cost to transport a congressman’s body from Washington to the Midwest for burial, and that sum exceeds their worth as legislators.
Dwight Davis acting Secretary of War warned against religious and other groups criticizing national defense without study. He urged peace efforts but argued preparedness for war remains essential and aligned with constitutional defense. He cautioned churches to avoid emotional reactions that may harm national security.
Arthur Brisbane criticizes a Wisconsin taxation proposal that would tax big industries and merchants heavily, double inheritance tax, and fund unemployment wages. He argues the plan would force companies like Johns Manville, Palm Olive, and Simmons Furniture to relocate to Illinois, with workers following and demand shrinking as unemployment support fails. The piece warns against overtaxation despite virtuous aims.
Sealed bids due May 25 1925 at the Atlantic Iowa County Auditor office for excavation and culvert work on Federal Aid Project No 44 Section C Primary road. Bids require certified check or bid bond, and may be rejected. Plans available at the County Auditor County Engineer and State Highway Commission Ames Iowa. Contracts subject to State Highway Commission approval.
The article praises Governor Hammill of Iowa for his time and care in appointing a Des Moines judge, stressing the capital city’s need for judicial protection. It notes local social events and community happenings in Anita and nearby areas, with thanks to E. L. Richardson of the Adair News for support.
The Class of 1925 at Anita High School attended the Baccalaureate sermon at the M E church Sunday evening. Rev John W Ferner of Anita Congregational church delivered the discourse linking to the class motto The Gate to Success is Never Locked. He urged students that daily contact with others teaches as much as college work.
The Sunshine Club met on Thursday at Mrs. H. E. Williamson’s home with a one o clock dinner served by the hostess. Visiting guests included Mrs. George Everet of Audubon and Mrs. John Conger and children.
Willard Miller and wife visited Atlantic. Paul Dunham of Griewold spent day with friends in Anita. Wayne Bullock and wife were Chicago visitors. Galiher family of Atlantic visited Anita. Krinke Ped spreads in new fast colored stripe five ninety five. Lewis suggested. Kopp and wife spent Sunday with relatives in Lewis. Geo W Boatright and wife of Stuart visited Anita. Ames of the Record attended to business matters in Cres ton and Osceola Monday. W H McIntyre and Harold Cooper began road grading in Audubon township. White Way 7 patrolman J H Stone keeps his highway section in excellent condition. Country roads in all parts of the country never in better condition for travel. Victoria Hotel and Cafe opened to the public Thursday with a chicken dinner. Lester J Ackerman of Atlantic distributor of Paige and Jewett autos wag a business visitor in Anita. Chas Mershall spent the week establishing a permanent air line route through the northeast of Anita. James Morgan leaves Anita for Burlington next week to visit daughter Mrs Vere duah Eagle.
Mrs Cal Leach of Atlantic attended the Berea school picnic Tuesday and enjoyed visiting friends and former neighbors. Miss Kathryn Galiher of Des Moines spent Sunday in Anita with her parents and many friends.
Miss Mattie Butler of Laurens Iowa former Cass County school teacher spent Saturday in Anita as guest of her sisters Mrs W B Close and Mrs B W Clark.
W. H. McClelland of Lyman visited his brother in the city, staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Lewis while continuing his long running business in fabrics and small pattern silks at 98 cents per yard.
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