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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
1
A critique of treaty compliance and foreign policy calls for prompt demobilization of troops by the incoming Republican Congress. The piece questions American presence abroad and notes continued need for a hospital for inebriates, denying a Knoxville facility closure as Iowa lawmakers see a jag house remains needed.
The passage argues that indemnities paid by nations under heavy influence should not be labeled as charitable efforts. It contends such payments reflect coercive power rather than genuine aid and warns against romanticizing them as benevolent gestures.
A historical remark notes that using armed force will not remain popular in the future, regardless of the sincerity and persistence behind the wish to settle issues by such means.
The speaker questions the value of an effort to organize a peace pact that aims to reduce conflict but risks creating broader international trouble for the United States and its role in global affairs.
The piece critiques widespread promises of blue sky profits sold by untrustworthy figures and links many auto accidents to careless driving. It notes interest in poker and recalls a lawyer in Ida Grove who allegedly milked a $5,000 slush fund from Old Man Rathbun as a political payoff to Governor Harding for a pardon.
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The piece argues that local governance and labor issues remain costly and ineffective, while national leadership is in flux with a de facto absence of a president. It predicts rough campaigning for 1920 and suggests Germany will learn peace won’t be palatable.
Ida Grove rises from obscurity to claim top honors and sweepstakes style glory in a real one hundred percent sport scene, achieving prominence the town has long sought.
Stuart News hopes the American president can squeeze a short vacation to meet constituents on this side of the Atlantic. The editorial notes the president’s arduous overseas duties and calls for a timely homecoming to strengthen ties with supporters and friends.
A traveling evangelist at Fairfield was compelled to pay $500 in damages for slander after accusing a soldier’s wife. The case underscores the need for proof before making public defamatory statements and reflects the era’s legal recourse for damaged reputation.
A political clash looms between union heads and the people over who governs the United States. The piece urges placing a true representative of the people at the helm to keep the government intact.
Slackers who served terms from one to thirty years are now pardoned by the administration and compensated for time served, causing volunteer boys to question where the line between loyal and disloyal lies.
Some fellows involved in the governors investigation face a hard time securing a Republican state office nomination. The piece notes direct or indirect involvement, openly or covertly, and references a broad group of “feelers” in the political maneuvering.
Weather conditions were ideal and attendance at Anita churches on Mothers Day was unusually large for the observance, reflecting strong local participation in services.
A butcher asks a lawyer if a dog can be made to pay for stolen meat. The lawyer agrees but bills him five dollars for the legal advice, prompting the Adair News recount of a humorous case about charging for counsel.
County Auditor C EB Kringel notes two sons in overseas service. One returned this week while the other remains in France after re enlisting in the army of occupation.
Some residents argue the Cass County Soldiers Monument belongs to the county, not just Atlantic, inviting others to glimpse its beauty and grandeur despite regional claims.
Bernal Trumbull of Adair, serving with American forces in Germany, writes his uncle that he met Fred Naylor and Herbert Bartley and that the boys are in good health. It is noted that when Iowa boys meet overseas, especially from Cass and adjacent counties, a homecoming reunion often happens then and there.
Elba Garside, son of Geo. Garside of Massena, returns from overseas service. The town fires its big cannon whenever a local soldier arrives home, and Garside served with the balloon squad.
Grand Master J. M. Hazlett of Mason City and Grand Secretary W. L. Smith of Des Moines were guests of the local lodge I O O F between trains last Friday night. They reported the order's Iowa jurisdiction in satisfactory and encouraging condition as they traveled to Atlantic for a special meeting.
Under a legislative act, deputy county officers gain 15 dollars per month, except the deputy Sheriff fixed at 1170 dollars yearly. Board of Supervisors members rise from 4 to 5 dollars per day plus 10 cents per mile. The piece also denounces the Democratic administration over railroad deficits and comments on army pay, German peace terms, and America’s Made in Germany policy.
Memorial service for the late Oscar Bartley will be held at the M E Church next Sunday at 3 p m. Veterans of the G A R and others in service are invited to come in uniform, meeting at the Hotel Victoria at 2 30 and marching to the church. The program includes music, prayers, scripture, and multiple addresses by Rev W M Boaz Rev Odell Rev Eden A Thomas Rev A D Beckhart Comrade Hubert Newton Rev E Holton Rev Jnon H Boozer and Mr Rasmussen performing taps.
Memorial services in Anita on May 30 begin with a 10:00 a.m. gathering of all returned service men in uniform at the Masonic Temple, then a 11:00 a.m. program at the Christian Church with speeches and music. At 2:00 p.m. veterans and escorts proceed to Evergreen Cemetery to decorate graves. Other city notes follow, including local visits and opinions on political candidates.
The piece laments rising scarcity and rising costs as wheatless, meatless, sugarless periods recur. It notes bond issues must be funded despite demands, and mentions Ex Congressman Robi G Cousins delivering an address at a county soldiers’ dedication.
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