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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
4
Entry dated January 72nd 1913 records second class mail matter at Anita post office Cass County Iowa under act of March 3 1897.
An exhibit of historic female attire including hoop skirts, tilter high neck basques, corsets, bustles, and overshoes is described as an engaging study for modern young women. The piece also notes a belief that jails and penitentiaries are built for certain classes of outlaws, challenging common notions of crime and punishment.
The piece recalls James Monroe’s famous warning to keep off the grass, a doctrine praised by Americans though some foreign readers doubt its value. It notes the warning has been widely heard and remains a cherished standard.
The piece portrays Governor John Hammill as causing unrest about next year's United States Senatorial race while Uncle John sleeps soundly. It notes the lapper-up of bay rum behind the fellow with lemon essence, and references Hoover's farm relief plan praised by voters and urged for quick congressional enactment. A writer criticizes educated elites as parasites, hindering progress.
Miss Stella Timmons and her brother John Jr arrive in town to visit the Record office. The Timmons store and contents destroyed by fire months ago will be rebuilt as soon as road conditions permit hauling materials. Brookhart is criticized for opposing farm relief, with the Republic Bulletin suggesting sun and rain for relief and fewer hours spent warming car cushions. A large share of 1928 tourist expenditures funded European governments facing WWI debts to the United States.
The senior class presents Smile Rodney Smile at the Rialto Theatre with performances on May 16 and 17. Mrs. A B Maxwell, visiting Ames, returns to Iowa after two weeks in the city with her daughter Mrs H E Campbell and friends. A local ad notes Sargent's Hog Feed and Chick Feeds at 211 Bartley’s Produce.
Influential Democrats guide Al Smith toward the 1932 presidential nomination while Washington debates a promised farm relief. The piece condemns Republican lawmakers for politicizing the relief effort and shaming Congress.
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