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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
4
The Anita Record issue dated Thursday May 26 1927 reports local news from Sherman F Myers as editor and publisher. It lists community notices and brief items typical of a small town newspaper format of the period.
Senator Norris of Nebraska declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor, to take effect after his term as senator ends in 1930, noting the long interim before the next elected executive.
A gentleman who has given the subject careful consideration states there is no commodity more taxed than oil. He notes taxes apply from surface extraction through refining and into the exhaust of both automotive and stationary engines, covering the energy expended in use.
A Los Angeles woman asserts a husband kissing habit triggers her anger and notes a need for space while smoke-filled fight over bootlegger crime baffles officials. The Iowa Republican Senate field is shaping into a fast moving race with several contenders deciding their bids.
A scornful remark targets self appointed arbiters of farming guidance comparing their expertise to that of a hot tentot in no man’s land. The line satirizes critics offering unqualified agricultural tips.
The notice suggests more firms like Walnut Grove Hog Products Company faced removal actions. Anita is mentioned in connection with the administration, hinting at a coordinated effort among busy centers including Whitneyville, Berea and Canby.
A near-by town prides its new red brick pavement from the rail station to the post office. The street commissioner, in uniform, directs a puzzled visitor asking where to find a taxi or streetcar. The anecdote ends with a comment on maintaining standards in social circles and cinema.
A three day camp for older farm boys up to 21 years from Cass County and southwestern Iowa will be held at Crystal Lake Lewis on June 10 11 and 12. Each participant pays 3.00 for Friday noon to Sunday afternoon covering all activities except bedding and transportation. Ten delegates from Cass County will be selected with preference given to older boys.
Hog mange spreads through Cass County with losses to raisers. M L Gross of Wiota Shipping Association cites 1 to 10 hogs per shipment as affected and packers deduct 1 to 3 dollars for mangy hogs. Treatments include lime sulfur dips at 110 degrees and sprays, with thorough cleaning a must to prevent re infestation.
A Los Angeles church leader caused a stir when it was discovered the female head of the church had bobbed her hair. The incident drew attention from parishioners and local observers.
As evidence that spring has arrived families host numerous Sunday picnics around the immediate vicinity. Community benches fill with neighbors joining in casual meals, games, and conversation as warmer weather brings people outdoors.
The piece notes 235 million dollars spent on newspaper advertising in 1926, a rise of 15 million from the prior year, and cites opinions from various communities about advertising. It references Dr. Jessie Taft on better children, biblical sales in China, a plan for western farmers to open tea rooms, and Modern Woodmen of America death claims for April 1927.
A Washington DC woman weighing 400 pounds sues for divorce on cruelty grounds claiming her husband knocked her to the floor and sat on her making movement impossible. The article notes the husband’s weight is not stated. Oiente and Atlantic reference a Windmill purchase by W Wheatson from Parker Pump Company for a farm north of town.
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