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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
1
A conservative political column argues Gov. London should head the national ticket, praising western states and condemning Democratic policies. It critiques dancing and amusements, mocks Bryan’s prohibition stance at San Francisco, and claims farmers bear the political cost of Democratic governance.
A heated editorial condemns perceived price manipulation by firms and trusts during a sugar shortage, urging government inquiry into living costs and trust practices. It cites income tax rolls, primary law debates, and political maneuvering in Iowa, Des Moines, and national figures, urging voters to engage in the primary process.
Mrs Euphemia Brown was in the city Monday. Hy Clay Lewis has resigned as Street Commissioner. D D Reeves and wife moved to Stuart. Oren Buros made RECORD 4 call Thursday. Mrs W C Turner recoup caller Saturday. The Sunshine Club met at Misses Ada and Eva Morrigan. Louise Brage guest at The New Merchants Cafe Monday. Clyde H Bowen built a garage. Farmers improve between showers. Lula Barber visited Cassy. Currie Anders visited Miss Athel Booth. T Z Saunders and wife to Excelsior Springs Missouri. Peter Scott Jr and Roscoe Turner fixed their new office at City Garage. Supervisor D J Boda building a modern house east of Griswold. Mrs Noble Reynolds moves to Toledo. Sheriff McKee and deputy and County Attorney Follett were in Anita on business. Amos Shipman and A D Dean filed Constable nominations. Farmers Coop scales to move to south side of new building.
Abundant binding twine for 1920 crops promised while wheating juice from Cumberland plant moves to Massena around September. Line work on wiring progresses. some sugar on sale shows strong sweetness. Old BU Cochran tests seed corn. one kernel may have produced twins. Planting progress looks good with Rube Scholl’s North Dakota sun shine. Frank Crosley buys a 240 acre Brayton farm at 235 per acre. H E Campbell and family return from Ames after medical events. Lewis town 250 acre sale to Oder & Brown at 350 per acre yields handsome gains for Metz and Nelson. Local fishing party returns with 400 finoy tribs shared among friends. Editor’s family housed by kindness of Chet Lung for a couple days. Campbell attends State Medical Association in Des Moines. Maya Bros hospital ties noted. Station agent Monnig sports overalls after a playful wrestling bout with Knowlton. Gertrude Richter plans Des Moines study after Anita High School graduation. working at Russmussen Cafe over summer. Bil Karns near vest loss when crow spied it on fence post. vest and Waterbury watch recovered after a field mishap and comic scene.
An article notes a traveling salesman for Watkins line of household necessities will soon call on Anita and vicinity offering a guarantee of value. It mentions local figures, a dam construction by J R Bragg in Pymosa township, and updates on residents including Mrs. Morrow and Miss Louie Carey.
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