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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
1
A collage of discarded phrases reflects on civil service aims in Des Moines, guardian roles for wealth, stock markets, and the blue sky of speculation. It touches on mutual interests ending farmer fleecing, race and hanging, Japan fears, Uncle Sam gratitude, U S debt payoff, and trade policy contrasts.
A strong organization of agricultural interests across the United States is presented as the sole hope and salvation for the entire farming sector.
Most editors of country newspapers, admired and beloved by locals, have retired from business and received floral tributes and gentle music as tributes to their careers.
A harsh call for civic spine emerges from a jumble of opinions urging residents to back their communities. Critics say local knuckleheads and profiteers harm progress while references to national politics and currency anchor the discussion in a broader public discourse.
The paper asserts the public expects relief from Democratic administration conditions and urges the Republican party to mobilize all influence to fulfill that pledge. It expresses confidence the people will not be disappointed and believes they will be rewarded for their trust.
The text suggests Germany is willing to pay its French and British war debts to Uncle Sam, seeking Propér credit and a possible arrangement. It hints at easing obligations to avoid delays and worry for the involved countries.
Mrs Helen McEvoy McCarthy of Adair rendered assistance at The Anita Bank during the absence of Leon Voorhees and A R Robinson. The siblings of the late Henry Johnson, former Anita boy who died en route to France in 1918, placed a beautiful marker in Evergreen Cemetery in his memory.
Short health update on Mrs S W Clark remains serious after two weeks of illness. Notice invites readers to order furnace coal now to avoid trouble next winter. One car of furnace size coal unloaded this week and another car of chestnut coal on the road from the Farmers' Co op.
Fifty three non elevator men have joined the Shipping Association, signaling a shift in local labor alignments. 20 N. L. Larson resigns as manager of Coffey & Irwin in Anita and takes a traveling salesman position with a wholesale house, with his wife remaining in Anita.
The body of S. B. Huse, founder of Atlantic, who died last week in St. Paul at 85, was brought to Atlantic Monday for burial beside his first wife. He was remembered as a prominent citizen and active business man by early settlers.
The Citizens' Savings Bank of Anita closes its doors after heavy deposit withdrawals tied to low farm prices and failed collections. State Banking Department officials take charge, with 750,000 in bills receivable noted. President Forshay promises full repayment to depositors.
Stockholders and depositors of The Citizens Savings Bank and all interested are asked to meet at the Masonic Temple in Anita Iowa on Saturday afternoon May 21 at 2 30 to discuss preventing the bank falling into receivership and to take action. State Bank Examiners who completed the examination will present their report and Atlantic banks representatives will attend. Full attendance urged.
Unanimous resolutions from the Congregational and Methodist church boards express sympathy and confidence in Byron Forshay and Ed L. Newton of Citizens' Savings Bank after its Friday closure. Signatures include J D Petterson G E Stone S V Jenkins and others.
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