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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
4
In a Masena Echo opinion piece the author argues lopping off taxes is needed to relieve farmers and small businesses. They warn about price pressures on agriculture and note postmaster punishments and war news as contrasting topics while urging action from Congress to reduce levies and support regional economies.
The National Republic laments the decline of party loyalty as it condemns self styled independents. It recalls Indiana Senator Samuel M. Ralston as a trusted Democrat who stood by his party principles amid broad citizen support. It contrasts his example with current so called statesmen who desert party lines for popularity.
Governor Hammill and the State Executive Council arranged a power contract with the Des Moines Power Company reducing yearly Capitol utilities from 22000 to 11000 dollars. The savings, about 11000 annually, will cover two years of executive salaries totaling 21000 per year, while critics note public ownership often lacks private initiative.
Congressman Lozier of Missouri denounces exempting securities from tax as un-Democratic and un-American. He argues the policy creates a privileged class, undermines the income tax system, and shifts the burden to moderate earners.
David Sutherland of Montezuma reports Fred Ewing and son Carr sold six year old sorrel Percherons to Nelson Gormley of Bondurant for 800 dollars cash. The team weighing over 4000 pounds will ship to New York for exhibition at the New York Horse Show this winter. Gormley calls them the best he has bought. Ewing has sold 21 sorrel horses in recent years.
Enclosed check for the Record, praising the paper for news of people and hometown. W. H. Pearson writes that all are well and enjoying the publication as a light snow hints at approaching winter.
A Des Moines summary argues farming must stay profitable for individual farmers or land will be bought by labor and managers. It warns that if farming fails, the Corn Belt risks loss of prosperity, food supply instability, and higher prices, urging national support for agricultural sustainability.
In pursuance of a District Court order the residence property of George A Becker on North Walnut Street Anita Iowa comprising two and a half lots will be sold at private sale to the highest bidder. For details contact Attorney H P Ziegler 464.
A note on Halloween party mischief suggests punishing participants with thirty days in confinement in back-houses and a diet of strong limburger cheese and garlic, reflecting a local tone of moralizing toward rowdy pranks.
Mrs Georgia Taylor and family mourn the death of Mrs C L Thomas of Peru Iowa who was a guest this week at their home her passing leaving family and friends in sorrow Funeral plans not detailed in the fragment.
A long reminiscence from Cassie Peters Thornton praising California sun and growth. The writer references many named former Anita residents including Hattie Russell Aberdeen South Dakota Homer Boatright Searcy Arkansas Charlie Goodpasture Nevada Missouri Mary Whitmore Stone Springfield Missouri and others. The piece notes Natalies of Florida vs California travel, family visits, church, radio, real estate activity in California, and invites readers to share letters for the Record while praising Sunny Southern California.
Charles Perry writes from Nebraska sending a check for the Record and praising the newspaper He mentions visiting Anita and old friends P R Nichols Charlie Scholl Joe Trimmer Dug Young Ed Allanson and others He notes a good crop and rising prices and recalls Ash Turner’s death in Hastings Nebraska with an invitation to meet if the recipient visits the area.
James Morgan of this city, who left several weeks ago for Florida to spend the winter, mails a postal card to the Record editor with a brief note.
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