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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
1
A dense column blends commentary on the 1920 election outcomes with observations on party loyalties, leadership positions, and references to figures like Harding Cox Coolidge and Pierce. It notes shifts in state and local offices, predicts political implications, and recalls past campaigns and press leadership.
A lively set of opinions critiques labor union timing and suffrage, praises Nate Kendall for Iowa governor, and questions federal intervention. It notes Harding leads Cox in plurality and predicts future Republican strength, with references to Mexico, Liberty Bonds, and foreign policy, all framed in a blunt editorial voice.
A Republican tariff law replacing the Democratic free trade system may clarify to American farmers the difference between policies. The piece notes expected broad support for the incoming administration but not strong hopes. It reports an Alabama man fined 5000 dollars and jailed two years for sugar profiteering, urging continued enforcement against food gamblers.
The editorial criticizes state primary elections as costly and ineffective. It argues for returning to delegate nominating conventions, predicting repeal of the statewide primary law in New York and urging Iowa to do likewise. It asserts Republicans should replace Democratic officeholders and favors a system where delegates select candidates rather than primaries. The piece laments brainpower and accountability in leadership.
Local column reflects on generosity and wartime debts. Mentions C. H. Bartley visiting the Record, many Atlantic visitors, an Omaha trip, family updates, a deep well on a Lincoln township farm, heating plant upgrades, and residents returning to duties. Ends with commentary on auto price cuts affecting theft incentives.
The newspaper claims a spoiled ballot in the recent election was cast by a man who falsely claimed it was a woman. The writer criticizes the idea that voters must be certain about ballots and asserts the ballot was cast by a horrid man who thinks he knows voting.
Incoming Republican administration faces a tangled railroad crisis described as a mess created by a loose coalition. The piece notes widespread blame and hints at sweeping reforms to restore order in the national transportation network.
W J Bryan proposes cancellation of Europe owes the United States ten billion dollars. The debt is held by Great Britain France Russia Italy and several smaller nations. The suggestion is unusual coming from an American figure.
A compilation of visits, illnesses, elections, and family news from Anita and nearby towns. Highlights include Chas Spry and Mrs Earns visiting, Abe Biggs as Soldiers Relief chairman, 86 year old Uncle Walter Hook voting, Aliie Lee Perry’s death notification, and several residents traveling or attending events in Iowa City, Hastings, and Florida.
Mrs Mayme Duff Anderson of Marshfield Wisconsin writes about life in Anita Colony Wisconsin. She notes the Deane and Dinkey families left but expresses contentment with Wisconsin weather crops and social ties. She mentions Ralph Archie Cochran Elmer Hendricks and Mrs C P Blue relatives and updates on Raymond Imogene Badger state baby and farm work.
The city street is greatly improved as Clardy and Mayor Chas supervise the ditch filling for the new sewer line. Rumors circulate that Charlie earns the mayor's high salary, with a claim the reward will come in this life or the next. Anita colony departs for Tampa Florida for winter. The party includes R C Pratt, wife and daughter Miss Mayme, N W Way, Chas Ragan and wife, Jesse Melifresh and sister Miss Dora, and W I McKee of Massena.
Notice of removal states Roy P Dalzell has moved his shop repairing business to the building north of Citizens' Savings Bank in Anita Iowa and asks for public patronage.
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