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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
6
A 1923 discussion questions how to unite political forces on cooperation while opposing factions seek price changes. It notes potential repeal of tax exempt securities affecting investors, praises Rep. W. R. Green’s push, and critiques Democratic machine politics in the South amid brewing and distilling growth and enforcement.
A reflective verse by Ella Bissell Chatfield contrasts the burdens of holiday preparations with the joy of Christmas morning. It suggests that the sight of children, wrapped gifts, and loving gestures awaken kindness and soften hearts, making the season feel worthwhile.
The piece warns against political graft and mixed ideologies from Socialist, Farmer, and Union Labor factions. It urges scrutiny of allegiances before the 1924 meet and questions pledges to American farmers, suggesting many promises have gone unfulfilled and urging the Dough-Boys to weigh in on debt cancellation ideas.
The passage warns that more Brookhart bloc busting is needed to create fresh political roughness before 1924 and suggests Congress may face a flood of European information in the Congressional Record, burdening the record with new material.
The piece argues the paper favors strict liquor controls over the unhaltered reign of the bootlegger, asserting bootleggers ignore laws in liquor manufacture and sale.
A reader's restless persona rebels against the modern order, angered by the world and its contents, and the old-time Populist accusation that Wall Street causes his condition surfaces as a provocative refrain.
The passage warns farmers will receive an unusual number of political gold bricks already being produced, along with leftovers, intended to support an unprincipled politician who remains active regardless of wealth or conditions to serve his own interests.
Mrs. E W Holmes outlines the P E O Educational Fund at a recent Art Exhibit and Tea hosted by Mrs. E D Forshay. The fund aims to aid girls through loans for college, with loans up to $800 over five years and a goal to expand to $200000 by 1923, administered by a three member, cross state board.
The Senior class forfeited the final to the Juniors as the Juniors posted a total of 63 points across three games while the Seniors had 37, Sophomores 36, and Freshmen 31. Upcoming games include a trip to Casey and a home return on December 14. Debora Horne becomes Domestic Science teacher replacing Lois Hartman. The Anita High School Orchestra and Girls Sextette performed at the Atlantic Christian Church, praised by the audience. The Mixed Quartette plans an operetta November 27 and 28 with admission 15 and 25 cents to support the music fund. An assembly featured a program including H. S. Orchestra, Eighth Grade Clarinet, Rev. Mack’s talk on Pershing’s five traits, and praise for honesty and industry.
R. J. Keith of the Wiota vicinity called Tuesday and left two large silver dollars as payment for the home paper.
Persistent crowds fill the Atlantic Opera House all week as moving pictures and vaudeville entertain residents from Anita and nearby areas.
H F CeGler Attorney at Law handles settlement of estates as a specialty and offers general law practice services including opinions on abstracts and collections.
Notice that Paying Assessments on contracts Two Three and Four are due and payable at the Town Hall from now until December 19 1923. Town Clerk W T Biggs will be available weekdays 1 to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 12 noon for payment. The Panama Canal grossed 11 140 000 last year and has earned 16 000 000 more than operating costs in nine years.
Wanted advertisement seeking a representative for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co of Milwaukee Wisconsin in Anita and surrounding areas. Apply by writing or calling H S Rattenberg at Atlantic.
Rev. B. W. McEldowney of Anita M. E. Church has disposed of his old auto and purchased a new Ford touring car.
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